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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19750714CCMeeting1 1 1 21 Savannah Beach Georgia July 14, 1975 The Regular Monthly Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council was held this evening at 7:00 P.M. with Michael J. Counihan presiding and a quorum consisting ofithe following Councilmen present: Richard DeLoach, James Bond, Joseph Agnew, and Edward Fahey. City Attorney, Willian H. Pinson, Jr., was also present at the meeting. Prior to the opening of the meeting for the regular business permission was granted to Mr. Bob Williams of the Tides Motel to again appear before Council for the purpose of protesting the budget recently adopted by dity Council. Mr. Williams stated that in May he appeared before Council requesting a Public Hearing on the Budget and that was refused. Mr. Williams stated further that in June he appeared before Council with a petition containing 235 names requesting a Public Hearing and that too was refused. He then stated that tonight he was appearing before Council again to offer for their consideration a new budget. Mr. Williams said that this was a balanced budget and it showed an anticipated revenue for the fiscal year 1975 - 1976 of $587,026.00.and for the Water and Sewer it allows for.$145,875.00 thereby allowing a reduction in the General Fund of $35,500.00 and in the Water and Sewer Fund a reduction of $40,875.00. Mr. Williams stated that these reductions in the Budget would enable Council to repeal the Gargage Collection Charge and also repeal the increased Water and Sewer Charges recently enacted, all of which could be accomplished without any decrease in services to the citizens of this community, he stated. Mr. Williams stated that he had put in alot of work in preparing this new proposed budget and urged that the Mayor and Council give it their deep consideration. He then distributed copies of it to the Mayor and members of Council. Mayor Counihan informed Mr. Williams that they would accept this proposed budget in the same manner in which it was presented and that he was referring it to our Finance Committee for their study. Mr. Ed Cohen and Mr. Joe Chicosky of the American Dredging Company, which company is performing the restoration work on the beach, was then introduced by the Clerk. Mr. Ed Cohen answered questions from the members of Council in regard to the manner in which this job was to be done. Mayor Counihan then opened the meeting for the transaction of business legally presented. -2- COMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk then read the first letter which was a letter of resignation from Councilman Ernest C. Hosti. to be effective. July 1, 1975. LETTER There being no objections the resignation was accepted effective July 1, 1975. The next letter of communication was from Barbara Hoffman requesting the City Council to write a letter to the Department of Natural Resources requesting that they promulgate a rule imposing a 1,000 yard limitation on all motor boats in public bathing areas of Savannah Beach. LETTER Councilman Edward Fahey made a motion that this matter be referred to the Department of Natural Resources as requested in the letter. This motion was seconded by Councilman James Bond and unanimously carried. The Clerk then read a letter from Therese A. Koupas concerning injuries which she and friends had sustained by barnacles on underwater jetties while visiting Savannah Beach. She suggested that possibly the City could mark the jetties in some way to warn swimmers. LETTER Following the reading of the letter from Mrs. Koupas the Mayor stated that this will be taken care of by the Beach Restoration Project. The next letter read by the Clerk was from the Savannah Beach Jaycees requesting the possibility of leasing the old fire house building on Cedarwood Drive for their clubhouse. They offered to do any repairs necessary if this could be arranged and asked that the lease be set up similar to the lease they have with the City on the concession stand which is $1.00 a year. LETTER Following the reading of the letter, Councilman Joe Agnew moved that this be referred to the General Government Committee for a discussion with the Jaycees Board of Directors. This motion was then seconded by Councilmen Fahey. He then amended the motion to give the General Government.Committee the authority to act on it. This was seconded by Councilman James Bond and unanimously carried. -3- 23 The final letter read by the Clerk was from Mr. H. G. Mullens making application for a shallow or surface water well for.the purpose of watering lawns, flowers, shrubbery, etc. LETTER Following the reading of this letter, Mayor Counihan stated that we have an Ordinance permitting this upon payment of a fee and if there were no objections the permit would be granted upon payment of fee. Minutes for the meeting of June 16, 1975 were approved as written. Bills of the various departments for the month of June were approved for payment. Councilman Agnew approved bills for the Recreation Department in the absence of Councilman John Wylly. Mayor Counihan then opened nominations for Councilman to replace Councilman Ernest C. Hosti. Councilman Agnew nominated John Robert Davenport. There being no further nominations the Mayor closed the nominations. Mr. Davenport was elected unanimously. Councilman Joe Agnew presented Council a Resolution for the conveyance and exchange of certain properties owned by Mitchell Dunn for the purpose of completing the project of restoring and replacing the City's Sanitary Sewer System. He then read the following Resolution: RESOLUTION Councilman Agnew then moved its adoption on first and second readings at this meeting. This motion was seconded by Councilman Bond and unanimously carried on first and second reading at this meeting. The next order of business was for the enactment of a proposed Ordinance to adopt a Personnel System for the City of Savannah Beach. This lengthy Ordinance was then read by the Clerk with the help of Councilman Agnew and Fahey. PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH Following the reading of the. Ordinance, a motion was made by Councilman Agnew that this Ordinance be adopted on first and second readings at this meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fahey and unanimously carried on first and second readings at this meeting. Mayor Counihan then announced that Mr. Bob Davenport, newly elected Councilman, had arrived at the meeting. He then 1 24 -4 -. requested that Mr. Davenport come forward to be sworn in as Councilman for the City of Savannah Beach. The Oath of Office was then administered by City Attorney William H. Pinson. OATH OF OFFICE - JOHN ROBERT DAVENPORT Following his taking of the Oath of Office, Councilman Davenport received congratulations from the Mayor and Councilmen and then took his place at the Council table. Mayor Counihan then announced that the next item on the agenda was an amendment to the Flood Control Ordinance to be read by City Attorney Pinson. Mr. Pinson stated that subsequent to the adoption of the Flood Control Ordinance as required by federal law, he met with Mr. Franklin Burnsed, Building Inspector, Mr. Earl Anderson, Zoning Administrator and a member of the Federal Insurance Administration and determined that it would be permissible to grant a variance under this Ordinance and -it would be permissible under the State and Federal Regulations. Therefore, he continued, he has prepared an amendment to the present Ordinance which does provide the granting of a variance and also provides penalties for violation of this Ordinance. He then read the following amendment to the Ordinance: ORDINANCE Following the reading of the Ordinance, Councilman Agnew moved that this Ordinance be adopted on first and second readings at this meeting. Councilman Bond seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried on first and second readings at this meeting. City Attorney Pinson stated that at the last Council Meeting he was asked to review the deed and documents surrounding the conveyance of the property being used by the American Legion and particularly concerning the legal requirements and duties of the City. He stated that he had reviewed this and found that the City conveyed this property to the American Legion in May of 1946 and that the deed had certain restrictions in it, among those were that the American. Legion must keep the property in good repair at its own expense, that it must permit the use of this property by other organizations for social, educational and athletic events and if there is any conflict as to the time, that is to be resolved by the City Council. Also, it specifically noted that the American Legion is responsible for paying all expenses in connection with the upkeep and operation of the property specifically including the taxes thereon and the American Legion is not authorized to convey the property to another person or organization without first obtaining the written permission of the City. This was received by Mayor and Council as information_ - 5- 25 City Attorney Pinson then stated that after some problems . and questions were raised concerning the:)Garbage Tax which was adopted by members of the Council, a meeting with members of the Administration and particularly with the Finance Committee, it was decided that we should amend this Ordinance, therefore, he prepared an amendment which will become effective on August 1, 1975 if adopted by Council at this meeting. He stated further that the Ordinance is a very encompassing Ordinance which includes refuse and not just garbage as the old Ordinance, and also does away with any tax advantage which may have come about as a result of the old Ordinance. He then read the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE Following the reading, the motion to adopt the Ordinance as read was made by Councilman Fahey and seconded by Councilman Agnew. It was adopted by unanimous consent on first and second readings at this meeting. On June 3rd, 1974, Mr.: Pinson stated that we received the first conviction under the Sand Dune Ordinance in the name of one Alvin Davis who was found to be in violation of the Sand Dune Ordinance and a fine was assessed by then Judge of Recorders Court, Lance Smith. This was•later taken up to the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia where Judge Frank Cheatham declared that a specific provision of our Sand Dune Ordinance, specifically Section 113 which prescribes that a violation of this Ordinance to be a misdemeanor, to be unconstitutional, therefore, the • conviction was reversed. He stated further that he had checked . the law on this matter and is in accord with the Judges ruling and therefore cannot, in good faith, recommend that the City appeal this order. However, if it is not appealed in thirty (30) days the City is in a position of having an Ordinance without a penalty clause and therefore he has prepared, for °Coundi1s consideration,an amendment to the Ordinance,.a copy of which has been sent to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Attorney'Generals office for approval and adoption at this meeting. He then read the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE City Attorney Pinson stated that the effect of this amendment is to make the violation of the Ordinance a violation of City Ordinance rather than a misdemeanor which is a violation of State law and beyond the jurisdiction of City Council. Councilman James Bond then moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fahey and unanimously carried on first and second reading at this meeting. 2G The next item on the agenda was a Resolution pertaining to the Transfer of Title on the city ambulance to Chatham County. Councilman Fahey stated that the reason for this title transfer was that the City of Savannah Beach does not have legally qualified personnel to operate the city ambulance. He then read the following Resolution: RESOLUTION Following the reading of this Resolution, Councilman Fahey moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman DeLoach and unanimously carried. David Piper, President of Savannah Beach Jaycees, :spoke :to Council in regard to the request of their organization set forth in the letter read earlier in the meeting. Mr. Piper asked for the consideration of the City Council on the request stating that he felt that the Jaycees do alot for the community and for the youth of Savannah Beach and hoped to have the old fire house to call their home. He stated further that any help they could get on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Mayor Counihan thanked Mr. Piper for his comments and stated that the Council has a committee handling this and he would hear from them shortly. Councilman Jim Bond brought up the matter of the sewer construction company now being at a point where they can no longer II delay crossing Butler Avenue. Councilman Bond stated he had tried to delay this until after the summer months but the construction people were running out of pipe line to lay, therefore, he felt there is no other alternative but to let them go ahead. He stated further that they were going to try to stay away from the southend area as much as possible. Mayor Counihan asked if there would be a suitable alternate route such as Jones Avenue and Councilman Bond answered there would be, but that they would not block off Butler Avenue all the way across. He also stated that they would maintain traffic control in the area. This was agreed to by Councilman Fahey, Police Commissioner. r Councilman Fahey asked that all buisness licenses issued at the Beach be subject to investigation. Mayor Counihan stated he would take this up with City Hall and see what they think about it. At this time Mayor Counihan appointed Councilman Davenport as Chairman of the Beach Erosion Committee and all the Councilmen as members of the Committee. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular or special called meeting. CLERK OF COUNCIL 1 June 30, 1975 Mr. Ernest C. Hosti Van Horn Drive Savannah Beach, Georgia Mr. Edward M. Patterson Clerk of Council Savannah Beach, Georgia Dear Mr. Patterson: Due to conflicts between my daily working hours and meeting hours and inconviences to my co- workers I hereby tender my resignation as councilman and Mayor- Pro -Tem of Savannah Beach effective July 1, 1975. I would like to extend my thanks to all of our citizens who showed their faith and confidence in me during my three years as a public servant. I would like also to extend my thanks to a dedicated group of council - men, office workers, and city attorney for the privilege of being associated with them to work for the betterment of Savannah Beach. My help will be available to council at any time. Sincerely, Public Servant Ernest C. Hosti 1 1 1 1 June 23, 1975 Mr. Ed Patterson P.O. Box 128 Savannah.Beach, Ga. 31328 Dear Mr. Patterson, The citizens of Savannah and Savannah Beach swim in unneces- sarily dangerous waters because of the lack of protective legislation. Under present laws, all motor boats are per, mitted to come as close to shore as they wish, even while swimmers are in the water. Motor boats frequently come within several feet of swimmers at dangerously high speeds. The greatest hazard seems to be caused by the shrimp boats. Shrimp boats frequently come within 200 ft. of shore. Not only are the boats endangering the swimmers, but the large nets also pose a safety problem. Yet, the most important danger is what often follows the path of shrimp boats: sharks. Sharks instinctively follow the food trapped in the nets. With the growing publicity of the novel and the movie Jaws, the public is becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of sharks. The residents of Jekyll Island had the Boating Safety Act imposing a 1,000 yrd. limitation on motor boats in public bathing areas. Savannah Beach should follow their example. As citizens of Savannah and Savannah Beach, we would like the City Council of Savannah Beach to write a letter to the Board of Natural Resources to request they promulgate a rule imposing -_1Q n yrd. limitation on all motor boats in public laqthing QM-4._ of Savannah Beach. Tom Taggart; mate House Representa- tive of the 4th Distr ct, supports us in our request. Sincerely, Barbara Hoffman PLC ce. 17. Frank 1 1 1396 Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, Georgia 30309 July 11, 1975 The Mayor and City Council Savannah Beach, Georgia 31328 Dear Sirs: Over the July 4th weekend I was fortunate to spend several days with two friends in the beautiful area of Savannah and Savannah Beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, exploring the city and relax- ing at the beach. Only one unfortunate experience detracted from the pleasure of our visit to your city. I am writing to tell you of the danger we encountered, in the hope that something could be done to alleviate this problem for future beach - goers. While at Savannah Beach we went swimming in the ocean, being careful to locate ourselves far from the jetties. "bile in the water, however, the waves eventually carried us near to the jetty posts without our realizing it. As you know, the posts are ex- posed on land and for a short distance into the ocean are visible above the water level, but soon they go completely under water and are not visible to swimmers. Those who are unfamiliar with your beach do not realize that the line of posts continues far out into the ocean. The submerged posts are covered with barnacles, which are very sharp and dangerous. All three of us ran up against these posts, sustaining cuts and bruises on our hands and legs. None of us were seriously injured, as the scratches, while extensive, were not deep. Certainly no permanent damage was done, but some of the pleasure was taken out of our stay at Savannah Beach. Perhaps there is some way in which these underwater jetties could be marked for the protection of swimmers in the area. Flags or some sort of flotation devices marking the posts would warn swimmers that the jetties do continue out under the water and should be avoided. I hope you will take this recommendation into consideration, for the benefit of the many visitors who have the opportunity to enjoy your otherwise delightful beach. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Therese A. Koup s Savannah each ,Jaycees '. 0. BOX 81 1 Honorable Mayor and Council: Dear Sirs; SAVANNAH BEACH, GA. 31328 June Its, 1975 We appreciate your representative attending our Board meeting Thursday night, June I0. At this meeting we dis- cussed with him the possibility of leasing the old fire house building on Cedarwood Drive for the Savannah Beach Jaycees club house. We would now like to bring up this matt- er before the entire Council. We are presently holding our regular chapter meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month and our board meetings on the second and fourth Thursday at the Community house. In addition to these meetings we hold many special meetings in conjunction with our little league baseball and football projects. These meetings often cause a conflict - with the Golden Age Club and others who desire the use of the Community house. Also, we have accumulated many plaques, tro- phies, and awards in service to the community which we would like to display permanently. We would also like to keep our files and records in a central location which would enable us to be more efficient -in our service to the community. One of the many projects on the drawing board presently is the renovation of the teen club on the island. Our thoughts along this line include special youth programs such as movies, physical fitness, hunter safety, and other special suggestions from our National Youth Programming Chairman. As you can see, from the outward appearance of the building, it is in bad condition. We will, if allowed, restore the build- ing by performing such repairs as painting, replacing windows, repairing the roof, electrical, plumbing, and paneling. After complete restoration we will also assume:all normal mainten- ance to maintain the building in excellent condition. After all, it will be our home and a place in which we can be proud. The many visitors we enjoy during the year will have a place to identify with the Savannah Beach Jaycees. We are aware of the resolution established in I970 between the City of Savannah Beach and certain named firemen, whereby they can use the building two days and two nights each month and do not find where there would be any conflict. I. 0. BOX 81 Sa vannab aCh ycees -2 SAVANNAH BEACH, GA. 31328 We propose a three year lease agreement similiar to the lease on the concession stand, which is $I.00 per year. We also would appreciate an answer as soon as possible so that the outside repairs can begin while the weather remains nice. Thank you for any consideration on the above proposal . and we look forward to serving the community in many new areas from our new home. Sincerely yours, President Savannah Beach Jaycees July 7, 1975 TO: Mayor and Council City of Savannah Beach Gentlemen: I hereby make application for a shallow or surface water . well which will be installed in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach. There shall be no human consumption of water obtained from this well and such well shall be used only for purpose of watering lawns, flowers, shrubbery, etc. Shall appreciate your approval of this application. (7, Yours very truly, 1'2 LA- ALL H. G. Mullens 0 0 1 1 COUNCILMAN: JAMES S. BOND, III DEPT: WATER /SEWER DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1975 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE SOUTHERN METER & SUPPLY COASTAL CHLORINATORS T.S. CHU BEARINGS & DRIVES W.J. BREMER, INC. BADGER METER, INC. MY TANIK SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. DAN VADEN CHEVROLET ANSA CALL INC BUTLER SUPPLYS VWR SCIENTIFIC THERMOLYNE EASTERN CONSTRUCTION CO. SOUTHLAND OIL SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER STANDARD OIL CO. RENT A TOOL CO. MAYS' EZ MO LAWN EQUIPMENT LIBERTY PLUMBING & PIPE HERB ELECTRIC CO., INC. HACH CHEMICAL HIXON BATTERY CO. FISCHER & PORTER CO. FREDDIES SOC STATION W.S. DARLEY & CO. CHAMPION MACHINE VOLPIN'S LOCKSMITH TYBEE GARAGE KARP & ARONSON EZ AUTO PARTS PAPER CHEMICAL SUPPLY CO TOTAL WATER SEWER CONSTRUCTION FD. THOMAS & HUTTON THOMAS & HUTTON 1 APPROVED I RSIGNATURE V (//, mer / TOTAL 1975 TO BE APPROVED. 12.60 439.20 44.71 8.26 19.51 46.35 69.00 161.40 6.30 10.45. 469.40 34.48 35.83 1152.10 13.29 113..13 1563.82 56.00 190.13 240.00 72.60 26.40 144.00 6.03 27.52 21.28 6.20 10.10 55.00 15.75 6.00 225.00 15.09 6.95 5,323.88 .1,500.00 381.43 1,881.43 INVOICE # 474 4600, 4728. 13 INVOICES 23 -31313 58157 588077 BRAGG, ALGOOD 19.53147,14975007 13493 6/18/75 NO # 3441,3420,3381 640700 86316,85876 JOB 663.7 3 TICKETS 46164 PARTS OF 649 E 1363 52117 3046,3038,3040,3034. 4802 1800 569837 3368 1 -61619 14939 -23, 14556 -4. 38619 3400 P.O. 981 NO INVOICE 8 6/24/75 NO # 1380,PART OF 1429 139 J -1907 J -1918 COUNCILMAN: JOHN C. WYLLY, JR. DEPT: RECREATION, LIBRARY, PARKS MUSEUM DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING .1111 Y 1,4, 1.975 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JIINF 1975 TO BE APPROVED. INVOICE # THOMPSON'S SPORTING GOODS 19.86 P.Q. #993 NO INV. # SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 38.42 SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER 201.55 GALAXY CERAMICS, INC. 40.81 2298 2299 CHRISTY'S 150.00 P.O. #1043 NO INV. # TOTAL 450.64 COUNCILMAN: RICHARD T. DELOACH DEPT: FIRE DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1975 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 1975 TO BE APPROVED. INVOICE # SOUTHLAND OIL CO. 34.77 910671,485573,485471 SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 39.61 SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER 63.51 SAVANNAH COMMUNICATIONS 65.20 6963,7614,7937. AUTO ELECTRIC 21.72 34681 TOTAL 224.81 OVED 4Lz, SIGNATURE DATE 1 COUNCILMAN: JOSEPH M. AGNEW DEPT: FINANCE DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1975 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE XEROX SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER STAMP & STENCIL SAVANNAH BOARD OF REALTORS SAVANNAH GAS CO. SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS - REVIEW OFFICE PRODUCTS PLAT MAPS. INCORPORATED NCR KARP & ARONSON ELECTRONICS 21 JAMES M. CARGILL CO. 7 -11 MART CHATHAM COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR TOTAL REVENUE SHARING FUND NCR TOTAL 1975 TO BE APPROVED. 247.50 56.01 127.02 1.60 30.00 5.87 85.70 38.00 50.00 56.03 450.00. 48.02 159.89 1.49 .86 1,357.99 INVOICE # 30248986, 103235719 14522 NO # JULY -DEC. 47 15275 7775 0 7 6/2 6/22 22853 P.0.1052 NO # M 829612 6/24/75 NO # 7008 5180,5033,4999,4610. 502 47053,54,55, 279.20 12125 279;20 1 PAGE 2 COUNCILMAN: EDWARD FAHEY DEPT: PARKING METER DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JUL6 14, 1975 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE SOUTHLAND OIL SOUTHERN BELL TEL C TEL. SAVANNAH CIGARETTE C AMUSEMENT STANDARD OIL CO. THE PAINT CENTER HERNANDEZ PRINTING CO. HOSTI ELECTRIC CO. FRANK'S UNIFORMS FREDDIE'S SOC STATION JAMES M. CARGILL CO. CINCINNATI TIME RECORDER T. S. CHU BEASLEY E CARLSON, INC. EZ AUTO PARTS PERRY'S STANDARD SERVICE STATION TOTAL REVENUE SHARING FUND ELECTRICAL-MACHINERY CO. (CUSHMAN MODEL #40475W SCOOTER) LAPPROV SI NATURE 7/// 7" DATE 1975 TO BE APPROVED. 36.89 47.73 125.00 87.14 74.44 24.82 22.50 38.35 17.00 6.30 38.80 1.50 47.50 7.90 3.25 579.12. 3',350.64 TOTAL 3,350.64 INVOICE # 10 TICKETS 6/19/75 NO # PARTS OF 649, E 1363 1651 148 .P.0.1082 NO INV # 38605, 38726 14943 -13' 4998 1031 7046 2555 1776 P 0 1083 NO INV. SLIP 52827 1 1 COUNCILMAN: EDWARD J. FAHEY DEPT: DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING .1111 Y 1,41 1,975 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE K -MART HOME FURNISHING SOUTHLAND OIL SOUTHLAND OIL A.C. COMMERCIAL REFRIDERATION YOUMANS SIGN CO. TYBEE MARKET TYBEE MARINA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL. SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER SOUTH GA. OXYGEN. SAFETY PROGRAMS -SAV'H CHAPTER SAVANNAH GAS CO. JACK RICKS GLASS CO., INC. NATIONAL LINEN THE MEDICINE SHOPPE IBM ROBERT JAMES CO., INC HERNANDEZ PRINTING CO. GEORGIA SUPPLY FRANK'S UNIFORMS TRI -AN PHOTO JAS. M. CARGILL CO. T. S. CHU BEASLEY & CARLSON, INC. STATE CHEMICAL MFG. CO BEASLEY & CARLSON, INC. (POSSIBLE L.E.A.A. FUNDS) COASTAL PAPER COMPANY BARRETT OIL CO., OGLETHORPE SPORTS'DIST., WILLIAMS STUDIOS OFFICER SASSER - REIMBURSE APRIL CHU 7 -11 MAY CHU 7 -11 JUNE CHU 7 -11 JUNE CHU 7 -11 KENNICKELL PRINTING CO., EZ AUTO PARTS WHACTEL'S 1 APPROVE POLICE & PARKING METER 1975 TO BE APPROVED. 568.76 75.00 473.07 6.92 15.00 15.00 6.99 21.98 89.16 395.54 44.00 37.85 54.00 7.37 2.50 12.00 :3.1.60 21.06 23.78 24.83' 5.75 151.55 4.00 76.70 44.41 175.4.4 186.73 315.00 69.40 997.98 1.35 12.50 10.30 10.47 18.90 24.30 26.50 50:70 3.53 108.00 TOTAL 4,219.92 PARKING.MTR. & REV. SHARE FD. / ON PAGE 2 SIGNATORE DATE INV # 961190 . CONTRACT 3183 MANY TICKETS 910762 1018 P 0 1104 NO INV # 50 NO INV. # 40197 31648, 31809, 6/26/75 NO # 47 13275 5546 0 3 P..0. 1005 INV.5535 450568 12319 8JS5667, 79220 148 9671 38729 6222 4808, 4805 10 INVOICES 2553, 2523, 6120048 13025 86245, 96178 , 81542 20426, 2166, 13292 5/6/75 NO # 20686 39706 486,487,488. 492,493,496,498,508 -510, & 8115. 517,519,520,526,529,530, 536,538,543,548,8123 534,544,546,8124. 27415 1777 P.0.1102 NO INV. # COUNCILMAN: MAYOR DEPT: DPW & SANITATION DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1975 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE DPW: DEARING CHEV. CO. DAN VADEN CHEVROLET THE PAINT CENTER WELDING SERVICE CO. SOUTHLAND OIL CO SOUTHC =RN BELL TEL & TEL SAVANNAH ELEC. & POWER STEPHENSON CHEMICAL CO. STANDARD OIL CO. MAY'S EZ MO LAWN EQUIPMENT GEORGIA SUPPLY CO. FLORIDA HARDWARE CO. FINCHER FORD TRACTOR CORP. E Z AUTO PARTS T.S. CHU BRADLEY LOCK & KEY AMERICAN STANDARD WHOLESALE CORP. PAPER CHEMICAL SUPPLY CO. JONES EQUIPMENT CO TYBEE GARAGE MORGANS INC. MORRISON SERVICE CO. TOTAL SANITATION: TYBEE MARKET SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER STEPHENSON CHEMICAL CO. STANDARD OIL CO. ROAD MACHINERY PURITAN CHEMICAL CO. HUTTON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION H & H EQUIPMENT CO. CHAMPION MACHING & MANFG. EZ AUTO PARTS J. C. LEWIS CO. TOTAL l 7J" DATE 1975 TO BE APPROVED. INVOICE # 26.22 42243, 42359 14305 2329,1632,1581,16.82, 121344 910721 10.29 201.40 6.00 4.80 42.01 1232.52 140.60 261.44 167.75 16.13 113.08 3.50 143.07 22.29 7.20 181.40 303.00 35.08 47.95 12.16 64.35 3,042.15 1.99 159.08 8.58 253.52 998.18 42.80 49.60 164.51 111.00 10.03 82.96 1,882.25 48496 PART OF 649, &1363 3028,3048 9591, 377143 11511 10 INVOICES 11 INVOICES 6/10/75 NO # 22083 966,996, 7/8/75 NO # 5,50,4 :3,50 - 1,6,5 -1,4' 26955 799, SERV.CHG ON468 36 39850 49110 PART OF 649, & 1363 2593825945 5448 716 2727 3362,3402 13811429 7632, 8050. 1 1 1 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Savannak Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, is a Municipal Corporation chartered under the laws of the State of Georgia, and under its charter, acts through its Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, is in the process of extensive restoration, and replace- ment of its sanitary sewer system for the benefit of its residents and visitors; and, WHEREAS, in order to complete the requirements of the project, it is necessary that the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, acquire certain lands that are owned by H. M. DUNN, JR., J. LAURENCE DUNN, and AUDREY DUNN RHANGOS; and, WHEREAS, the said H. M. Dunn, Jr., J. Laurence Dunn, and Audrey Dunn Rhangos have agreed to convey the lands to the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in exchange for certain lands presently owned by the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. 1 1 1 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council duly assembled authorizes the Mayor of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to execute any and all Quit Claim Deeds to the following property: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT AND PARCEL OF LAND LYING TO THE NORTH OF BAY STREET, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, AND BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY THE EASTERN PORTION OF BLOCK TWO (2) AND MARSHLANDS, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, AND ON THE NORTH BY THE CITY LIMITS, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, ON THE EAST BY LOT 2, BLOCK 3, BAY WARD, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, AND ON THE SOUTH BY BAY STREET, BAY WARD, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA. NOW THEREFORE, be it further resolved that the City Council duly assembled authorizes the Mayor of Savan- nah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia to accept in exchange for the above described conveyance the following described land: 1 LOTS 9 AND 9A, BEACH BLOCK 6, BAY WARD, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, AND THAT TWENTY (20) FOOT STRIP OF LAND LYING TO THE EAST OF LOT 9A, BEACH LOT 6, BAY WARD, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA. ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL this the 14th day of July, 1975. THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: ATTEST: CITY CLERK 1 1 1 AN ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of Savannah Beach, Georgia that the following personnel policies shall govern the appointment, salary, promotion, demotion, dismissal, and conditions of employment of the employees of the City of Savannah Beach, Georgia. ARTICLE I. THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM Section I. Merit Principles. The personnel system herein established shall be consistent with merit principles so as to assure: 1) Recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills, including open consideration of qualified applicants for initial appointment; 2) Providing equitable and adequate compensation; 3) Training employees, as needed, to assure high - quality performance; 4) Retaining employees on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, correcting inadequate performance, and separating employees whose inadequate performance cannot be corrected; 5) Assuring fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens; and 6) Assuring that employees are protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election or a nomination for office as stipulated in this Act. Section 2. Responsibility of City Administrator. The City Administrator shall be responsible for the administration of the following personnel policies and rules which shall apply to all appointed employees except those specifically exempt. Section 3. Personnel Officer. The appointing Authority may appoint a full -time or part -time officer to assist in the preparation and maintenance of the position classification plan and the pay plan, and perform such other duties in connection with 1 1 1 -2- a modern personnel program as the City Administrator shall require. The Personnel Officer shall maintain a complete system of personnel files and records. In the event no Personnel Officer is appointed, the City Administrator shall act as Personnel Officer. Section 4. Employees Subject to Ordinance. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be applicable to all employees except as provided below: 1) elected officials, City Attorney and Recorder shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance; 2) the City Administrator and any other employees not covered by the classification plan of this Ordinance shall be exempt from Articles II, III, and IV. 3) part -time and temporary employees shall be exempt from Article IV. ARTICLE II. THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN Section 1. Coverage of the Classification Plan. The position classification plan shall be the classification plan which will be adopted by Mayor and Council subsequent to the effective date of this Ordinance. This classification plan shall include all permanent classes of positions except those exempted in Article I, Section 4. Section 2. Allocation of Positions. The City Administrator shall allocate each position covered by the classification plan to its appropriate class in the position classification plan. Section 3. Maintenance of Classification Plan. The City Administrator shall be responsible for the administration and maintenance of the position classification plan. Department heads shall be responsible for bringing to the attention of the Personnel Officer: a) the need for new position, and b) material changes in the nature of duties, responsibilities, working conditions, or other factors affecting the classification of any existing position. Following the receipt of such information concerning any existing or proposed position, the Personnel Officer shall restudy the position and report his finding and recommendations to the City Administrator. New positions shall be established only with the approval of the governing body, after which the City Administrator shall either a) allocate the new position to the appropriate class within the existing classification plan or b) recommend that the governing body amend the position classification plan to establish a new class to which the new position may be allocated. 1 1 1 -3- When the City Administrator finds that a substantial change has occured in the nature of level of duties and responsibilities of an existing position, the City Administrator shall a) direct that the existing class specification be revised, b) reallocate the position to the appropriate class within the existing classification plan, or c) recommend that the governing body amend the position classifica- tion plan to establish a new class to which the position may be allocated. Section 4. Amendment' ofNClassification Plan. Classes of positions shall be added to and deleted from the position classification plan upon the recommendation of the City Administrator and with approval of the governing body. ARTICLE III. THE SALARY PLAN Section 1. Coverage of Salary Plan. The schedule of salary ranges and assignment of classes to salary ranges shall be the salary plan which will be adopted by Mayor and Council of Savannah Beach,. Georgia subsequent to the effective date of this Ordinance. The salary plan shall include all permanent classes of positions included in the classification plan. Section 2. Maintenance of Salary Plan. The City Administrator shall be responsible for the administration and maintenance of the salary plan. Each year, prior to the preparation of the annual budget, the Personnel Officer shall secure information concerning the general level of salaries paid for fringe benefits provided in private industry in the area, the salaries paid and fringe benefits provided in private industry in the area, the salaries paid and fringe benefits provided to comparable municipal, county and state employees „and any change in the cost of living in the area during the fiscal year. The Personnel Officer shall conduct continuing studies of the internal relationships between classes in order to reduce or eliminate inequities between classes of positions. Based on the studies and recommendations of the governmental unit, the City Administrator shall recommend to the governing body such increases, reductions, or amendments of the salary plan as he deems necessary to maintain the fairness and adequacy of the salary plan. Section 3. Transition to New Salary Plan. The following four principles shall govern the transition to a new salary plan. 1) No employee shall receive a salary reduction as a result of the transition to a new salary plan. 2) All employees being paid at a lower rate than the minimum rate established for their respective classes shall have their salaries raised to the new minimum for their classes. 1 1 1 -4- 3) All employees being paid at a rate below the maximum rate established for their respective classes shall be paid at a rate listed in the salary schedule; all employees not at a listed rate shall have their salaries raised to a listed rate. 4) All employees being paid at a rate above the maximum rate established for their respective classes shall remain at their present salaries as long as the maximum rate is below the employees' present salaries. Section 4. Payment at a Listed Rate. All employees covered by the salary plan shall be paid at a listed rate within the salary ranges established for their respective job classifications except employees in a "trainee" status, or employees whose present salaries are above the established maximum rate following transition to a new pay plan. Section 5. Entrance at the Minimum. Each new employee shall be appointed at the minimum salary which has been established for the classification in which he is employed except: a) if the new employee does not meet the minimum requirements of the position and qualified applicants for the position are not available, the Mayor and Council may designate the employee as a "trainee" to be appointed at a salary below the minimum; b) when the Mayor and Council shall determine that there has been a demonstrated inability to recruit at the minimum salary or that an applicant possesses exceptional qualifications, the Mayor and Council may authorize the employment of an applicant at a higher rate than the minimum in the salary range. Section 6. Salary of Trainee. A new employee who does not meet all of the established qualifications for a position may be appointed with the approval of the City Administrator at a - "training" salary no more than two steps below the minimum salary established for the position. The employee shall continue to receive a reduced salary during the probationary period until the appointing department head with the approval of the City Administrator shall determine that the trainee is qualified to assume the responsibilities of the position, or until the end of the probationary period when the employee is either discharged or moved to a listed rate in the salary range established for the position. Section 7. Earned Salary Increments. Salary increases above the minimum established for each class of positions shall be granted only in recognition of superior or improved performance. The City Administrator shall each year include funds in the budget proposal for providing earned salary increments. Insofar as practicable, each department shall receive a share of the salary increment funds which is in proportion to the department's share of the total salaries paid employees eligible for salary increments in all departments. A salary increment given Ito any employee shall consist of no less than one full step in the salary range established for his class. Salary increments shall be effective only upon the 1 -5- recommendation of the supervising department head and with the approval of the City Administrator. If an employee is recommended for more than a single one -step increment in any fiscal year, the increment shall be effective only with approval of the City Administrator and the governing body, Section 8. Salary of Reclassified Employee. An employee whose position is reclassified to a class having a higher pay range shall receive a one -step salary increase, or and incr.ease'to the minimum step of the new salary range, whichever is higher. An employee whose position is reclassified to a class having a lower pay range shall not receive a reduction in salary as a result of the reclassification. Section 9. Salary of Promoted Employee. An employee promoted to a position in a class baying a higher pay range shall receive a one -step increase, or and increase to the minimum step of the new salary range, whichever is higher. If an employee tails ; to complete sucessfully his probationary period following promotion, he shall be reinstated in his former position or in a position in the same class at his former salary. Section 10. Salary of Transferred Employee. The salary of an employee reassigned to a position in the same class or to a position in a different class with the same salary range shall not be changed by the reassignment. Section 11. Sa1ary,of Demoted Employee. The salary of an employee demoted to a position in a class with a lower salary range shall be adjusted to the maximum of the new range or to one step below his former salary, whichever is lower. Section 12. Salary of 'Part -Time Employee. The pay plan established by this Ordinance is for full -time employees' service. An employee appointed for less than full -time service shall be paid at a rate determined by converting the established monthly salary of the position into an hourly rate. Section 13. Effective Date of Salary Adjustments. Salary adjustments approved after the first working day of a pay period shall become effective at the beginning of the next pay period or at such specific date as may be provided. ARTICLE IV. APPOINTMENT, PROBATIONARY PERIOD, SEPARATIONS, REINSTATEMENTS Section 1. Applicability of Article. The provisions of this article shall be applicable to all employees except those exempted in Article I, Section 4. 1 1 1 -6- Section 2. EmplOymeigREPOrtunities. The Personnel Officer shall publicize opportunities for employment with the governmental unit including the salary ranges and employment qualifications for positions to be filled. a) Department Heads -- Those positions designated by resolution of the Council as Department Heads shall be appointed by the Mayor and Counicil form eligible lists submitted by the Personnel Officer. Section 3. Appointments. b) Other Employees: Each department head shall be responsible for assisting the Personnel Officer in recruiting and employing such employees as are authorized for his department by the classification plan and by the budget. Before any commitment is made to an applicant or employee, the appointing department head shall forward the applicant's completed application form to the Personnel Officer with a recommendation as to the position to be filled and the salary to be paid. After investigating the duties, responsibilities and the qualifications and experience of the applicant, the Personnel Officer shall accept or reject the applicant and if accepted, shall allocate the position to a proper class in the classification plan and recommend the starting salary. In the case of police officers or firemen, the Personnel Officer shall, after investigating the duties, responsi- bilities, qualification and experience of the applicant, make a recommendation as to whether or not the applicant should be accepted, as proposed by the Department Head, and he shall recommend the classification and starting salary of the new or promoted employee to the governing authority in the event that they accept and approve said applicant's employment. Section 4. Substitute Appointments. The appointing authority may approve a substitute appointment of a city employee to fill temporarily a position with a higher classification. No such substitute appointment shall continue more than six months. If the employee serves in the substitute capacity for five working days or longer, he shall be paid at the minimum rate of the-7.-pay-grade- assigned to the substitute position, or one pay step above his regular salary, whichever is higher. Section 5. Qualification Standards. Employees shall meet the employment standards established by the position classification plan and such other reasonable minimum standards as to character, aptitude, ability to meet the public, and physical condition as may be established by the governing authority with the advice and recommendations of the Personnel Officer and department heads, provided, however, that such minimum standards are necessary for satisfactory job performance and do not discriminate against any race, sex, nationality, or religion. Discrimination in the employment of any person who is an applicant for a merit system position because of race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation, or national origin is prohibited. 1 1 1 -7- Section 6. Probationary Period. All employees appointed to or promoted to permanent positions shall serve a probationary period of six months. Employees serving a probationary period following initial employment in a permanent position shall receive all benefits provided in accordance with this Ordinance with the following exceptions or as otherwise provided: 1) The employee may accumulate vacation leave but shall not be permitted to take vacation leave during the probationary period unless the denial of such leave shall create an unusual hardship. Vacation leave may be granted to such employee only with the approval of the City Administrator._ 2) The employee, if dismissed during the probationary period, shall not be eligible for terminal pay for accumulated vacation leave, nor shall he be entitled to exercise the right to appeal his dismissal. Employees serving a probationary period following a promotion shall continue to receive all benefits provided in accordance with this Ordinance and under supplementary rules and regulations. Before the end of the probationary period, the appointing authority shall indicate in writing to the City Administrator. 1) that he has discussed with the employee the employee's accomplishments, failure, strengths, and weaknesses, 2) whether the employee is performing satisfactory work, 3) whether the employee should be retained in the position, 4) whether the employee should be given a merit salary increase, 5) whether the employee, if a new appointee, should be discharged,-or 6) whether the employee, if on probation following a promotion, should reinstated in his former class. A new appointee may be dismissed at any time during the probationary period if the appointing authority determines that the employee is incapable of doing his assigned duties satisfactorily. Section 6. Separations. An employee may be separated from government service by any one of the eight different methods as described below: A. Resignation. To resign in good standing, an employee should give his appointing authority at least fourteen calender days prior notice. Normally failure to comply with this rule shall be entered on the employee's personnel records and may be grounds for refusal to reemploy. However, the department head or City Administrator 1 1 1 -8- may exempt an employee who has given less than required notice if in his judgment exceptional circumstances warrant such exemption. B. Compulsory Resignation. An employee who, without valid reason, fails to report to work for three consecutive days without authorized leave may be separated from the payroll and reported as a compulsory resignation. Such an employee is not eligible for re- employment. C. Lay -Offs. Lay -off is the termination of employment of a merit system employee when, for any valid reason, it may be necessary to abolish one or more positions or reduce the number of employees in the city service. Lay -off does not reflect discredit upon the service of the employee, Prior to the lay -off, the department head shall make recommendations to the appointing authority who shall consider work records, employee evaluation ratings and length of service in determining which employees shall be laid off. The chief basis of the decision shall be the relative competence of the employees for the job that remains. In choosing between two employees, the employee most competent for the job that remains shall be retained. If it is found that two or more persons in the organizational unit in which lay -off is to be made have equal ratings as determined by review of employee records and evaluation ratings, the order of lay -off shall be the last employee to enter the service shall be the first to be laid off. No permanent career employee shall be laid off while another person in classified position is employed on a temporary or part -time basis in the same class if the employee is willing to accept the temporary or part -time work. Permanent career employees shall be notified in writing at least fourteen calendar days prior to the effective date. D. Disability. The appointing authority may direct any employee under his jurisdiction to be examined by a physician employed by the city. When a disability of any kind is discovered which impairs the effectiveness of an employee or makes his con- tinuance on the job a danger to himself or others, one of the following actions shall be taken: 1) If the disability is correctable, a specified period of time shall be allowed for its correction. Failure to correct shall be grounds for disciplinary action or lay -off. 2) If in the opinion of the examing physician, the disability cannot be corrected, the appointing authority may place the employee in another position which he can perform satisfactorily, or take steps to separate the employee from government service through retirement or lay -off. E. Loss of Job Requirements, Any employee who is unable to do his job adequately because of loss of a necessary license or other requirement may be separated by a lay -off or placed in another position for which he may be qualified. -9- F. Dismissals. A permanent employee whose work is not satisfactory over a period of time shall be notified in what way his work is deficient and what he must do if his work is to be satisfactory. A permanent employee may be dismissed by the appointing authority if he fails to perform work up to the standard of the classification which he holds or if he is guilty of any of the acts listed in Section 2, Article V. When an employee is discharged, the appointing authority shall immediately provide the City Administrator and the discharged employee with a written notice of the discharge indicating the effective date and the reasons for the discharge. A permanent career employee shall have the right of appeal as provided in Article V, Section 3. G. Death. When a permanent employee dies while in the classified service, his estate shall be eligible to receive the accumulated annual leave and any other compensation due the deceased employee. ARTICLE V. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, APPEALS, GRIEVANCES Section 1. Types of Disciplinary Action. Except as otherwise provided by General Statutes of the State of Georgia, the following provisions shall govern disciplinary actions affecting employees in the classified service. An appointing authority, subject to the approval of the City Administrator and appeal rights of the employee stated herein, shall have the following alternatives for disciplinary action: A. Dismissals. See Article IV, Section 6; B. Suspensions. The appointing authority may, for disciplinary purposes, suspend without pay any employee under his supervision for a length of time as he considers appropriate, not exceeding ten working days. A written statement specifically setting forth reasons for such suspension shall be furnished to the affected employee by the appointing authority and a copy filed with the Personnel Officer. With the approval of the. City Administrator an employee may be suspended for a longer period, pending the investigation or trial of any charges against him, The fact that a person is acquitted of any charges or that the charges are dropped does not necessarily mean the suspension or other disciplinary action will be revoked. C. Demotion. With the prior approval of the City Administrator a Department Head may reduce the salary of an employee within the range provided in the Pay Plan or demote the employee for cause to a lower grade. A written statement of the reasons for any such action shall be furnished to the affected employee by his appointing department head and a copy filed with the Personnel Officer at least five days prior to the proposed effective date of the action. 1 -10- Section 2. Reasons forNIisciplinary Actions. Listed below are some of the reasons Which might be cause for disciplinary action referred to in this Policy, but disciplinary action is not limited to the offenses listed: 1) Insubordination or uncooperative attitude, tending to lower discipline and morale. 2) Failure to do work at an acceptable level of competence as determined by appointing authority (may include excessive tardiness, lost time, or inefficiency). 3) Conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude. 4) Inexcusable absence without leave. 5) Abuse or misuse of city property or vehicles. 6) Willfully giving false statement to supervisors, officials, or the public. 7) Violation of city ordinances, administrative regulations or departmental rules. 8) Drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of illegal nonprescription drugs while working. 9) Discovery of a false statement in an application which had not been detected previously. 10) Acceptance of gratuities in conflict with Policy. 11) Physical or mental disability which precludes satis- factory performance of duties or refusal to be examined by a city - authorized, licensed physician when so directed. 12) Political activity in conflict with the Personnel Ordinance. 13) Acts during or outside of duty hours which are imcompati- ble with the public service. 14) Discourteous treatment of the public or other employees. Section 3. Appeals. A. Employees Eligible for Appeal, Any permanent- status carver employee who has been demoted for cause, suspended, or dismissed shall have the right of appeal to the Mayor and City Council. The employee or his authorized agent shall file such an appeal in writing, with the office of the Personnel Officer, within five work days of the effective date of such action and shall file a copy of 1 of such an appeal at the same time with his appointing authority. B. Time and Place of Hearing. The Mayor and City Council shall set a time and place for a hearing to be held not less than five or more than twenty working days after receipt of the request and shall notify the employee thereof. C. Hearing Procedures. Hearings shall be conducted informally and technical rules of evidence shall not apply. All testimony shall be under oath. A majority vote of the members of Mayor and City Council shall be final. D. Notification of Results of Hearing. The affected employee shall be promptly notified in writing by the Personnel Officer of the final determination with respect to the disciplinary action. In the event the Mayor and City Council finds that the disciplinary action was not well founded, the affected employee shall be paid in full for such portion of time as he was unjustly suspended, reduced in pay, or removed. In the event that the disciplinary action taken was removal or reduction in pay, the employee affected shall be restored to his former position and pay status, or to a position in the same class and pay status. E. Rules for Conduct of Appeals. 1) The time limits specified above may be extended to a definite date by mutual agreement of the employee and the reviewer concerned. 2) The employee may request the assistance of another person of his own choosing in preparing and presenting his appeal at any level of review. 3) The employee and his representative may be privileged to use a reasonable amount of work time as determined by the appropriate department head in conferring about and presenting the appeal. 4) Employees shall be assured freedom from reprisal for using the grievance procedures. Section 4. Grievance. A. Policy. It is the policy of the City Government to foster employee satisfaction and to give careful consideration and attention to any complaint. For the purposes of this rule, a grievance shall be considered to be any matter concerning an employee's status or conditions or employment for which appeal to the Mayor and City Council is not provided in these policies. 1 1 1 -12- B. General Procedures. 1) An employee may submit a complaint on a continuing condition or action at any time. For other specific one -time occurrences, the employee must submit the initial complaint within five work days from the date the matter arose. Otherwise, it will not be accepted. 2) An employee desiring to continue a grievance to a higher step must submit it within three work days after receiving the lower step decision, or within three work days after any management official fails to observe the time limits established by this procedure. Otherwise, the grievance will be cancelled. 3) If the employee complaint is the result of an action or decision of a management official above the first line supervisor, the initial complaint will be submitted to that person. 4) For each grievance a file will be maintained of all written material submitted by the employee or management for use at every step. 5) Rules for conduct of appeals listed under Section 3E shall also apply to grievances. 6) Informal discussions and meetings will be held within three days from receipt of the complaint. Formal hearings will be held within 10 days from the date of the filing of written complaint or notice of appeal. 7) Written grievances must explain the complaint and what remedy is sought. 8) Employees cannot use this procedure to complain about any proper order, directive, regulation, policy or adminis- trative decision issued by any supervisor or management official who is acting within his delegated authority. If there is reasonable evidence that proper authority has been exceeded, this procedure may be used to challenge this issue. C. Informal Grievance Procedure. Step 1. An employee submitting a grievance for the first time must discuss it informally with the immediate supervisor unless the complaint resulted from an action of a higher level manager. The employee will be given an oral decision within three days after the discussion. Step 2. If the employee is not satisfied with the decision in Step 1, or the supervisor fails to comply with the time limits established in this procedure, the employee may continue the grievance by discussing it with his supervisor's immediate superior in the administrative service. Every effort should be made to find an 1 -13- acceptable solution by informal means at the lowest possible level of supervision. If the employee is not in agreement with the decision reached by informal discussion, he shall then have the right to file a formal grievance in writing within five work days after receiving the informal decision or decisions. D. Formal Grievance Procedure. Step 1. If the employee is not in agreement with the decision reached under the informal grievance procedure, he may present his complaint in writing to his department head. The department head shall render his decision and comments in writing, and return them to the employee within five days after receiving the appeal. If the employee does not agree with the decision reached, or if the department head fails to provide resolution of the grievance as outlined above, he may present his appeal in writing to the City Administrator. Step 2. The City Administrator upon receiving the grievance, shall discuss the grievance with the employee, his representative, if any, and with other appropriate persons. The City Administrator shall render his decision and comments in writing, and return them within five work days after receiving the appeal. Decision of the City Administrator shall be final (note: Appeals Procedure should be used as outlined in Section 3 for cases involving demotion, suspension, or dismissal). ARTICLE VI. ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE Section 1. Hours of work. The work week shall be established by the Mayor and City Council, and shall be the same for all persons occupying full -time positions in the same class under the,same conditions. The work schedules for each department shall be established by the City Administrator. Section 2. Attendance. Each department head shall be responsible for the punctual attendance of all employees under his administrative supervision and shall keep such attendance records as shall be required by the City Administrator. Section 3. Overtime.. Supervisors shall arrange the work schedules of their employees so as to accomplish the required work within the standard work day. Employees shall be required to work overtime only with the prior approval of the Administrator. Over- time work shall be considered work performed by an employee at the direction of a department head or his authorized representative which exceeds the established work week of the employee. Employees covered by provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act shall be paid for overtime in compliance therewith; other employees may receive compensatory time off or be compensated at a rate set by the Mayor and City Council. 1 -14- Section 4. Holidays. A. General Policy: Holidays Designated. It shall be the policy of the City to insure that all permanent full -time employees enjoy the same number of holidays each year. In order to achieve this end, seven eight -hour working days' leave shall be added to the vacation leave for each full -time employee working on a shift basis. All other full -time permanent employees shall be eligible for holiday leave for the following days and such other days as may be disignated by the Mayor and Council: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Permanent employees working less than full -time shall also be eligible for the above named holidays with pay for their regular number of hours at their regular rate of pay. In order to receive pay for an observed holiday, an employee must not have been absent without leave either on a work day before or after the holiday. B. Official Holiday which falls on Sunday. When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be designated as the holiday. Section 5. Annual. Leave (Vacation). A. Persons Entitled. All permanent employees, after six months continuous employment, working full or part -time and career employees serving temporarily in substitute or acting capacities, are eligible to accrue vacation leave as outlined below. Temporary, seasonal, and other part -time or substitute employees are not eligible for vacation leave. B. Accrual of Annual Leave. Full -time, eligible employees with at least six months satisfactory service, shall be given one week (5 working days) of paid vacation; full -time eligible employees with at least one year of satisfactory service, shall be given two weeks (iOworking days) of paid vacation. Fire Department employees shall be charged two day's vacation leave for each duty day taken. C. Accumulation limitation. In no case shall a city employee have his annual leave extended more than one year beyond the year it was earned, unless due to work schedules or unforeseen events, and then only at the discretion of the employee's department head and with the consent of the City Administrator, an extension of six months may be granted for use of said leave. Any deviation from this policy shall require specific approval of the Mayor and Council. D. Pay in Lieu of Second Week of Vacation Leave. Any employee eligible for two weeks vacation time may elect to be paid for one week by notifying the City Administrator on form provided for this purpose. E. Time for using vacation leave. Vacation leave assignments will be made in accordance with the preference of the employee where possible; however, leave must be taken at the -15- convenience of the department, and the department head's decision as to when leave may or may not be taken will be final. Seniority will be a major factor when preparing leave schedules. Section 6. Sick leave. A. Sick Leave Defined. Sick leave is paid leave that may be granted to each eligible employee who through sickness or injury becomes incapacitated to a degree that makes it impossible for him to perform the duties of his position, who is quarantined by a physician because he has been exposed to a contagious disease, or for medical, dental or optical examination or treatment. B. Persons Entitled. All permanent employees, working full or part -time, and career employees serving temporarily in substitute or acting capacities, are eligible to accrue sick leave as outlined in "D" below. Temporary, seasonal, and other part -time or substitute employees are not eligible for sick leave. C. Sick Leave for On -the Job Injury. An employee who sustains an injury on the job must at the time of the injury or as soon as possible thereafter notify the supervisor on the forms provided. The Personnel Director shall review the case and make his recommendations for appropriate compensation. If the injury necessitates the employee's absence from work, the employee shall receive only that compensation provided under Workmen's Compensation. D. Accrual of Sick Leave. Full -time eligible employees shall accrue sick leave at the rate of one eight -hour working day per month, or major portion thereof, for a total of twelve (12) such days per year. If unused, up to ten days sick leave may be carried over each year and added to previously accumulated sick leave. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely at the rate of no more than 10 days per year. Permanent employees working less than full -time shall have their sick leave reduced proportionately as their normal hours of work are to the 40 -hour work week. Sick leave shall accrue from the date of employment, but no employee shall be entitled to sick leave until he shall have completed ninety days of service. An employee who has taken sixteen or more calendar days sick leave with or without pay in one month, shall not earn sick leave credit for that month. For purposes of accumu- lating sick leave, full time employees of all departments shall be considered to be working a regular week, a "week" so designated by the Mayor and City Council. Each full -time employee of the City at the time this Ordinance is enacted shall be given a sick leave credit in the amount of six (6) days per year for each full year of employment prior to the enactment of this Ordinance. E. Reporting of Sick Leave. An employee who is absent from work because of illness is responsible for reporting to the appropriate supervisor or department head within two hours after the designated reporting time on the day of absence, and will be expected to keep his supervisor or department head informed of his progress on a regular basis; such leave will be charged against sick leave. Where a relief employee is required in a department 1 1 -16- which must provide 24 hours sustained service, the employee must report his absence two hours before the designated reporting time. In the event of failure of compliance with this provision, the employee will be charged on the payroll with leave without pay. F. Use of Sick Leave. Sick leave is not to be considered a right which an employee may use at his discretion, but a privilege not to be abused. Department heads who feel an employee is abusing the sick leave privilege may require the employee to furnish a doctor's certificate for each period of absence regardless of the provisions of "G" below. Fire Department employees shall be charged two days sick leave for every "duty day" missed. G. Doctor's Certificate. Sick leave with pay in excess of three consecutive working days for reasons of personal illness or physical incapacity shall be granted only after presentation of a written statement by a licensed physician, or dentist, certifying that the employee's condition prevented him from performing the duties of his position. H. Sick Leave on Termination of Employment. An employee, upon separation from the City service, shall not receive payment for accumulated sick leave. Section 7. Military Leave. Military leave shall be considered to be leave without pay and all the rules, procedures, and rights outlined in Section 9 of this Policy shall apply. Section 8. Civil Leave. Any employee shall be given necessary time off without loss of pay when performing jury duty or other duties required by law, or when required by proper authority to be a witness in legal proceedings, provided such call to duty is reported in advance to the individual's department head. The City shall pay the employee his regualr rate of pay minus any fees received by the employee other than meal and travel allowance. Section 9. Maternity Leave. Maternity leave shall be granted to merit system employees upon written request filed by the employee at least two weeks prior to effective date (unless emergency conditions prohibit the filing of such prior notice, in which case it shall be filed as soon as possible). Time for beginning of maternity leave shall be when the employee, with the approval of her doctor, deems she is no longer able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of her position. Time for termi- nation of maternity leave shall be when the employee's doctor certifies that she is able to return to work. Maternity leave shall consist of the following: use of any accumulated sick and annual leave, at the expiration of which permanent- status career employees may apply to the City Administrator for leave without pay as pre- scribed in Section 10 of this Article. Re- employment rights available to employees granted leave without pay shall apply to employees granted leave without pay because of pregnancy and childbirth. 1 -17- Section 10. Leave Without Pay. A. Leave Without Pay Defined. When it is deemed in the best interest of the City service, a permanent status career employee may be granted leave without pay for personal or other reasons, provided such leave is recommended by the department head and approved by the City Administrator. Non - career employees are not eligible for grants of leave without pay. B. Reasons for Granting. The City Administrator may, with the approval of the Mayor and City Council, grant leave without pay for a period not to exceed one year, when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the city. Valid reasons shall include, but not be confined to, the following: prolonged illness or disability of the employee or a member of the employee's household, educational or training enrichment, pregnancy and childbirth, and military service. C. Precedure for Requesting Leave Without Pay. Application for leave without pay shall be submitted in writing in advance showing the employee's reason for requesting such leave and shall contain a statement that he intends to return to the City service upon expiration of such leave, and that he agrees to the terms and conditions as outlined in these Policies. In emergency situations, when an employee does not have accrued leave and is unable to return to work as scheduled as a result of illness or emergency reasons, his department may recommend approval of the granting of leave without pay without prior application by the employee, or the Personnel Officer may investigate and make such recommendations in the absence of the department head. D. Temporary Filling of Position of Employee on Leave Without Pay. During the employee's approved leave of absence, his position may be filled by temporary appointment or substitution. At the expiration of leave without pay, the employee (subject to "E "below) shall be reinstated in his former position, and the sub- stitute employee returned to his former position without loss of status or benefits. E. Rights of Employee on Leave Without Pay. 1) Reinstatement to Former Position. Employees granted leave without pay not exceeding two calendar months shall be entitled to reinstatement in their former positions. For employees granted leave without pay exceeding two calendar months, every effort will be made to return the employee to his former position or to a comparable one. He shall be listed on re- employment lists in the same manner as employees who are laid off in good standing. 2) Continuity of Service. Employees granted leave without pay shall not be considered to have effected a break in service except as outlined below: (a) In cases of leave without pay exceeding two calendar 1 -18- months, the effective date of an employee's merit increase shall be adjusted month for month for each month he is on leave without pay in excess of two months. (b) In the case of a probational status employee (either from initial or promotional appointment), the effective date of the probationary period shall be adjusted month for month for each month he is on leave =. without" =.pay. (c) For purposes of Retirement benefits for eligible employees, breaks in service shall be as defined in the Retirement Ordinance. (d) Continuation. of Insurance benefits for eligible employees during the time the employee is on leave without pay shall be in accordance with the provisions of employee group insurance contracts, and providing that such employees reimburse the city for the cost of premiums of such insurance during the leave period. (e) Employees granted leave without pay under this policy shall not accrue sick and annual leave while in leave status. However, any sick leave accrued at the time leave is granted shall be continued upon return to duty. Any employee who fails to return to duty and is terminated shall forfeit any sick leave that had been accumulated. ARTICLE VII. EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT Section 1. In- Service Training. The Personnel Officer, under the direction of the City Administrator shall be responsible for fostering and promoting in- service training of employees for the purpose of improving the quality of service and to assist employees in preparing themselves for advancement. Section 2. Educational Enrichment. Upon the recommendation of the department head and the approval of the City Administrator and the Mayor and Council, an employee may receive payment for the cost of tuition and books for any job- related course successfully completed. Such courses shall be taken during employee off -duty hours unless it is necessary training for the job which is specifically approved by the department which involves travel; the City Administrator may also approve compensation based on regular city travel policies. Section 3. Retirement S stem. Provisions for Retirement System for city employees shall be as outlined in any Retirement Ordinance passed or amended by the Mayor and Council. 1 1 1 -19- Section 4. Insurance Benefits. Provisions for group insurance and group medical coverage for employees shall be as outlined in existing group contracts and plans, or as they may be amended. Section 5. Uniforms and Equipment. Uniforms for police and fire department employees and such other employees as the City Administrator may authorize may be furnished by the city. Equipment deemed essential to job performance may also be furnished if authorized by the Administrator. ARTICLE VIII. RECORDS AND REPORTS Section 1. Records Open to Public. All personnel records, except examinations, employee performance reports, personnel histories, and such other as may be specified in these rules or by action of the City Administrator as confidential, shall be public records and shall be open for public inspection during office hours and reasonable times in accordance with such procedures as the Personnel Officer may prescribe. Section 2. Establishment and Retention of Records. There shall be established and maintained such personnel records as the City Administrator deems necessary for the administration of the merit system. The Personnel Officer with the approval of the City Administrator shall prescribe the form and scope of these records. When not in conflict with state or federal laws, the City Administrator shall determine the time limit that personnel records shall be kept on file, and shall determine the final disposition of such records. Section 3. Employee Performance Reports. Immediate supervisors shall initiate employee performance reports in such form and at such times as directed by the City Administrator. Performance reports shall be reviewed and approved by the department head and the City Administrator prior to the granting of merit increases. Reports of substandard performance shall be reviewed and signed by affected employees prior to their submission to the City Administrator. ARTICLE IX. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT No employee shall engage in any other employment, or in any private business, or in the conduct of a profession, during the hours for which he is employed to work for the city, or outside such hours in a manner or to an extent that affects or is deemed likely to affect his usefulness as an employee of the city. Toward this end, all outside employment must be reported to and approved by the employee's department head and the City .` Aministrator and filed with the Personnel Officer. 1 -20- ARTICLE X. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND GRATUITIES An employee shall not accept gifts, gratuities or loans from organizations, business concerns, or individuals with whom he has official relationships on business of the city government. These limitations do not apply to articles of negligible value nor loans from regular lending institutions, nor shall they prohibit employees from accepting social courtesies which promote good public relation. It is particularly important, however, that inspectors, contracting or procurement officers, and enforcement officers guard against relationships which might be construed as evidence of favoritism, coerciaon, unfair advantage or collusion. ARTICLE XI. USE OF CITY VEHICLES Employees driving city vehicles are required to have such driver's licenses for the vehicles being driven as is required by Georgia state law, irrespective of whether the employee drives the vehicle on regular, occasional or other basis, and whether or not this requirement is included or omitted in the description of the class to which the employee was appointed. Violation citations, fines or other actions taken by any police jurisdiction against any employee while driving a city vehicle in violation of this rule shall be the responsibility of the employee and may be cause for disciplinary action. Anyone misusing or abusing city vehicles, using a city vehicle for other than approved purposes, or taking a vehicle home when not approved by the City Administrator shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including dismissal if deemed appropriate. ARTICLE XII. AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED A. The government is authorized and empowered to enter into reciprocal agreements upon such terms as may be agreed upon, for the use of equipment, materials, facilities, and services with any public agency or body for purposes deemed of benefit to the public personnel system. B. The personnel officer, acting in behalf of the Mayor and Council may cooperate with other governmental agencies charged with public administration in conducting personnel tests, recruiting personnel, training personnel, establishing lists from which eligibles shall be certified for appointment and for the interchange of personnel and their benefits. 1 1 1 -21- ARTICLE XIII. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES A. No Savannah Beach City Employee in the career service shall offer for or hold elective office in the city, county, state or national government; nor shall he give or solicit any contributions or assessments, or publicly endorse any candidate for any City elective office. B. Nothing herein contained shall affect the right of any employee to contribute to, hold membership in, serve as an officer of, or support a political party, to vote as he chooses, to support or campaign for political candidates of other governmental jurisdictions, to express privately his opinions on all political subjects and candidates, to maintain political neutrality or to attend political meetings. Exception to "B" above: Any Savannah Beach City employee who, as a normal and forseeable incident to his principal job or position, performs duties in connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by federal loans or grants, comes under the Federal Hatch Act which prohibits the following: 1) Use of official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with an election or nomination for office, or affect- ing the results thereof. 2) Directly or indirectly coercing, attempting to coerce, commanding or advising any other such officer or employee to pay, lend, or contribute any part of his salary or compensation or anything else of value to any party, committee, organization, agency or person for political purposes. 3) Active participation in political management or in political campaigns. ARTICLE XIV. UNLAWFUL ACTS PROHIBITED A. No persons shall make any false statements, certificate, mark or report with regard to any test, certification, or appointment made under any provision of this law or in any matter commit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of this law and policies. B. No person shall, directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer, solicit or accept any money, service, or other valuable consideration for any appointment, proposed appointment, promotion or proposed promotion to, or any advantage in, a position in the career service. C. No employee of the personnel department, examiner, or other person shall defeat, deceive or obstruct any person in his right to examination, eligibility, certification or appointment under this -22- law, or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the career service. ARTICLE XV. PENALTIES Any person who willfully violates any provision of this law or of the personnel policies established thereunder may, upon action of the proper authority as outlined in the Personnel Policies, have one of the following judgments rendered: 1) Dismissal from Savannah Beach City service. 2) Demotion in rank or grade. 3) Suspension for a period of time not to exceed thirty days. 4) Ineligibility for appointment to or employment in a position in the Savannah Beach City service for a period of time or indefinately. ARTICLE XVI. STATUS OF PRESENT EMPLOYEES Employees holding positions in the career service herein for six months or more immediately prior to the adoption of this Ordinance shall be continued in their respective positions without further examination until separated from their positions as provided by law. Those holding position for less than six months immediately prior to the adoption of this law shall serve a probationary period as prescribed by the Personnel Policies. Those who shall have failed to qualify as provided herein shall be dismissed from their positions within 30 days after establishment of an eligible list for their respective positions. Nothing herein shall preclude the reclass- ification or reallocation as provided by this law of any position held by any incumbent. ARTICLE XVII. SEPARABILITY If any provision of this law, or if any policy or order thereunder, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this law, and the application of such provision of this law or of such policy, or order to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. ARTICLE XVIII. REPEALER Any ordinances or rules and regulations previously adopted by Savannah Beach which may be in conflict with this act are hereby repealed. -23- ARTICLE XIX. OFFICIAL COPY The official copy of this law and of the Personnel Policies shall be attested by, and placed upon file with the City Clerk. ARTICLE XX. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective upon adoption by the City Council of Savannah Beach, Georgia. ADOPTED in open council meeting this 14th day of July, 1975. BY: ATTEST: CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA 1 YOR First Reading: July 14, 1975 Second Reading: July 14, 1975 Enacted: July 14,1975 1 CITY CLERK 1 STATE OF GEORGIA ) COUNTY OF CHATHAM ) I, JOHN ROBERT DAVENPORT, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties devolved on me as Councilman of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; that I will faithfully execute and enforce the laws and ordinances of the City to the best of my ability, skill and knowledge; that I will support and uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia; and that I am not a member of the Communist Party and I have no sympathy for the doctrines of Communism and I will not lend my aid, support, advice, counsel nor my influence to the Communist Party nor to the teachings of Communism. SO HELP ME GOD. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of July, 1975. // \;50/ A0( Court William H. Pinson, Jr. Savannah Beach Record Savannah Beach, Georgia e JOHN ROBERT DAVENPORT .11 (L.S. ) 1 1 1 O R D I N A N C E AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF OR- DINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA PERTAINING TO SPECIFI- CATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUC- TION OF RESIDENTIAL AND NON- RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND FOR SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVE- MENTS OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL AND NON- RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES IN SPECIAL HAZ- ZARD AREAS AND COASTAL HIGH HAllARD AREAS UNDER THE FLOOD CONTROL REGULATIONS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and councilmen of the the CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA in regular monthly council duly assembled, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same that the FLOOD CONTROL ORDINANCE of the CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, Tybee Island, Georgia, is hereby amended by adding a new section designated as Section 14 which shall read as follows: "SECTION 14 - Variances The City Council, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, upon recommendation from the Building Inspector, may grant a variance of requirements under this ordinance for new structures or substantial improvements on a lot of 1/2 acre or less in size where the lot is surrounded by existing structures constructed below the flood pro- tection level. Such variance shall be granted by the City Council where it will not be contrary to the public interest and where owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of'the ordinance will, in individual case, result in unnecessary hardship, so that the spirit of this ordinance shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done. Such variance may be granted in such individual cases of unnecessary hardship upon a finding by the City Council that: 1. There are extraordinary and exceptional conditions pertaining to the particular piece of pro- perty in question because of its size, shape, or to- pography. 2. The application of this ordinance to this particular piece of property would create an unneces- sary hardship. 3. Relief through variance would not cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair the purposes and intent of the ordinance. When a variance is issued pursuant to the above noted conditions by the City Council, it shall be the duty of the City Attorney to insure that a notice will be in- serted within the real property title records, Chatham County, Georgia, stating that the structure for which a variance has been granted is located in a flood prone area and that actuarial insurance rates commensurate 1 with the risk involved apply to the property. Said notice shall be prepared and recorded at the expense of the applicant to whom the variance has been granted. Upon the issuance of a variance, it shall be the duty of the Clerk of City Council to notify the administrator of the Federal Insurance Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, in writing of the issuance and stating the justification for said variance which had been granted, and a copy of said notification shall be sent to the office of planning and research, Georgia Department of Natural Resources." "SECTION 15 - Penalities Any person convicted of violating any provision of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine not to ex- ceed TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) or imprisonment not to exceed THIRTY DAYS, or BOTH, at the discretion of the Judge, Recorders Court, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: ATTEST : First Reading: July 14, 1975 Second Reading: July 14, 1975 ENACTED: July 14, 1975 CITY CLERK O R D I N A N C E AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 1 THROUGII 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVAN- NAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA PERTAINING TO "REFUSE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE ", ADOPTED APRIL 22, 1970, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA PERTAINING TO A SPECIAL TAX FOR TIIE COL- LECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, AS ADOPTED APRIL 28, 1975; TO PROVIDE FOR THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH BY REGULATING THE STORAGE, COLLECTION, AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE; TO PROVIDE CHARGES FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDE BY THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE BILLING AND COLLECTION OF SAID CHARGE; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EF FECT DATE; AND TO REPEAL ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen-of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia in regular monthly Council duly assembled, and it is hereby or- dained by authority of the same that Sections 1 through 8 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia pertaining to "Refuse Disposal Ordinance ", as adopted April 22, 1970, and Sections 1 through 5 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Georgia pertaining to a special tax for the col- lection and disposal of garbage, as adopted April 28, 1975, are hereby stricken in their entirety and a new ordinance inserted in lieu thereof which shall read as follows: SECTION 1 This ordinance shall be known as the "Refuse Disposal Ordinance ". SECTION 2 - Definitions (a) The term "garbage" shall mean all animal and vegetable wastes resulting form the handling, preparation, cooking, or consumption of foods. (b) The term "ashes" shall mean the residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible material. (c) The term "rubbish" shall include glass, metal, paper, plant growth, wood, or non putrescible solid wastes. (d) The term "refuse" shall mean all solid wastes, except body wastes, and shall include garbage, ashes, and rubbish. (e) The term "disposal" shall include the storage, collection, disposal, or handling of refuse. (f) The term "person" shall include any natural person association, partnership, firm or corporation. (g) The term "Family dwelling unit" shall mean a structure providing housing for a collective body of persons forming one household under a common head. (h) Apartment, rooming houses, hotels, tourist courts, motels, shall include those •facilities licensed as such bythe City of Savannah Beach in which two (2) or more units are rented or offered to the public for rental. SECTION 3 - Storage Practices (a) Preparation of refuse 1. Rubbish shall be (1) placed in approved containers or, (2) cut and bailed, tied, bundled, stacked or pack- aged so as not to exceed 36 inches in length and 50 pounds in weight. (b) Refuse containers. 1. Refuse containers shall be made of durable, watertight, rust- resistant material having a close -fit- ting lid and handles to facilitate collection. 2. Refuse containers for residences shall be of not less than 10 gallons, nor more than 32 gallons in capacity. Containers for commercial establishments shall not exceed 30 gallons in capacity. 3. It shall be unlawful to permit the accumula- tion of residue of liquids, solids or a combination of such material on the bottom or sides of containers, it being the intention of this provision that the interior of containers shall be kept clean by thorough rinsing and draining as often as necessary. (c) Storage of refuse. 1. Each householder, commercial establishment, orperson having refuse shall provide himself with approved refuse containers and shall place and keep all refuse therein as provided in this ordinance relating to handling of rubbish. 2. It shall be unlawful to place refuse in any street, alley, or any other public place, or upon pri- vate property, whether owned or not, unless such:refuse is placed in an approved container, as provided in this ordinance. 3. It shall be unlawful to place refuse in any stream, or body of water, or in any place inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance. cont. of c Per Month Where eleven (11) to twenty (20) units are rented or offered to the public for rental $10.00 Where twenty -one (21) to thirty (30) units are rented or offered to the public for rental 15.00 Where thirty -one (31) to Forty (40) units are rented or offered to the public for rental 18.00 Where forty -one (41) to fifty (50) units are rented or offered to the Public for rental 21.00 Where fifty -one (51) or more units are rented or offered to the public for rental. 25.00 d Department Stores 12.00 e. Grocery or Provision Stores 10.00 7.00 20.00 f. Business Establishments engaged in the sale of gasoline, oil, and /or automobile maintenance and repair Campgrounds(per central pick -up site) h. All other Business Es- tablishments not specific- ally covered herein 3.00 "Where one establishment is subject to two (2) or more charges under the rate of assessment contained in this section, and where said establishment provides one central pick -up location for the collection of its refuse, then its monthly rate of assessment shall be the greater of those individual assessments to which are applicable to it." 1 1 SECTION 4 - Collection Practices Refuse containers shall, for the purposes of col- lection, be placed at ground level, and be made readily accessible to the collector. They shall be placed on the side of the street from which collection is to be made. SECTION 5 - Disposal of Refuse. It shall be unlawful to dump, burn, bury, destroy, or otherwise dispose of refuse within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Savannah Beach except at the City approved refuse disposal site. SECTION 6 - Imposition of Charge - Schedule of Assessments Pursuant to the authority granted the City Council in Section 66 (gg) of the Charter of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia from and after the effective date of this ordinance there shall be established a charge for the pro- viding of the service of collection and disposal of re- fuse within the City Limits, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. The rate of assessment of this charge for establishments within the City limits of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, shall be on a monthly basis and shall be as follows: a. Family Dwelling Unit b. Business Establishments Engaged in the Selling, Offering for Sale, or Giving away of Intoxi- cating Liquors by the drink and /or Restaurants c. Apartments, Roominghouses, Hotels, Tourist Courts, Motels: Where three (3) to ten (10) units are rented or offered to the Public for rental Per Month $ 2.00 12.00 6.00 SECTION 7 - Billing and Collection. Bills for this charge shall be rendered monthly and the assessment shall be listed as a separate item on the same bill with the water and sewerage charges. _ Such bills shall set forth therein the separate charge for water service, sewerage service, and refuse charge, and the total thereof. No payment shall be accepted for any one of these charges unless all of the charges are paid at the same time. There shall be no discount allowed for prompt payment. If any bill shall not be paid before the tenth (10th) day following the original date of billing, it shall be declared delinquent and the City Clerk or his designated assistant shall mail out to each customer, whose bill is delinquent, a notice of delinquency which notice shall be deemed to be a last and final notice. If any bill for this charge shall not be paid within twenty (20) days from the original date of billing, water service to the delinquent customer shall be immedi- ately shut off and discontinued. Such water service shall not be restored or turned on until the delinquent bill has been paid in full; together with a disconnec- tion charge and a reconnection charge in the amount of FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00) each. SECTION 8 - Penalty Any person who violates provisions contained in Sections 1 through S of this Ordinance shall, upon con -. viction, be subject to a fine not to exceed TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) and a jail term not to exceed TWENTY DAYS, either or both, all at the discretion of the Judge, Recorder's Court, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. SECTION 9 Validity All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, but to the extent of such conflict only. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence . or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part of this ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts. SECTION 10 This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on the first day of August, 1975. 1 1 SECTION 11 - Repealing Clause. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. CITY OF SABANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: ATTEST : City Clerk First Reading: July 14, 1975 Second Reading: July 14, 1975 Enacted: July 14, 1975 SEAL 1 1 1 O R D I N A N C E AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 113 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SAND DUNE PROTECTION ORDINANCE, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 28, 1973, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in regu- lar monthly Council duly assembled, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same that Section 113 of the Code of Ordinances, Sand Dune Protection Ordinance, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, adopted November 28, 1973, is hereby stricken in its entirety and a new Section 113 is inserted in lieu thereof, which shall read as follows: "SECTION 113 - Penalties If any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, moved, converted, or maintained in violation of this Ordinance, or any building, structure, land, or vegetation is used or disturbed in violation of this Ordinance, the offender, upon conviction shall be subject to a fine not to exceed TWO HUNDRED DOL- LARS ($200.00), by sentence of imprisonment not exceed- ing two months, and to work on the streets or public works for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days, any or all such penalties in the discretion of the Judge, Recorder's Court, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. Each and every day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense and the violator shall be served with a citation for each day the violation continues." ADOPTED in open Council this 14th day of July, 1975. 1 CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA FIRST READING: July 14, 1975 SECOND READING: July 14, 1975 ENACTED: July 14, 1975 SEAL 1 1 1 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, due to the high exposure of emergencies within the City limits of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia during the summer months on weekends and holidays, it is necessary that emergency medical services be provided to the City during those times; and WHEREAS,the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia holds legal title to one 1969 Ford Ambulance, but said City does not have legally qualified personnel to operate said vehicle; and WHEREAS, Chatham County Georgia has agreed to pro- vide to the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia emergency medical service so long as facilities are avail- able and conditions warrant on each Friday evening through and until each Monday morning and on other days where war- ranted by the exceptionally large exposure of emergency situations in return for consideration by the City of Savan- nah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia conveying legal title to the above noted ambulance to Chatham County, Georgia and the City of Savannah Beach, providing facilities for the emergency medical crew during those hours they are stationed within the City limits. 1 1 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council duly assembled authorizes the Mayor of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia to execute any and all transfers of title to the 1969 Ford Ambulance now owned by the City of Savannah Beach in return for the considerations cited in this resolution to be approved by the Commissioners, Chatham County, Georgia. ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL this the 14th day of July, 1975. THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk