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Savannah Beach, Georgia
January 12, 1976
The Regular Monthly Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council
was held this evening at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall with Mayor M. J.
Counihan presiding and a quorum consisting of the following
Councilmen present: Edward Fahey, J. M. Agnew, Richard DeLoach,
John Wylly and Bob Davenport. Councilman Jim Bond was absent
from the meeting. City Attorney William H. Pinson, Jr. was
also present at the meeting.
The minutes of the meeting of December 8, 1975 were
approved as written.
COMMUNICATIONS: Under Communications the Clerk read a
letter from Mr. Eugene J. Kirkland of 1214. Venetian Drive in
which he complained that workmen of sewer project contractor
had inadvertently damaged a retaining wall adjacent to his lot
by knocking some boards out of it resulting in a cave -in of same.
He requested the repair of this damage; also that he be connected
to the new sewer line. Following the reading of this com-
munication, Councilman Fahey moved that this matter be referred
to the contractor. This motion was seconded by Councilman
DeLoach and unanimously carried.
A communication from Mrs. Kathleen Hutton was then read
by the Clerk. In her letter Mrs. Hutton stated that on December
3, 1975 her.-water was turned off for about four hours in the
middle of the day without advanced notice. She stated further
that the following day the water was milky and unpalatable,
and members of her household suffered diarrhea, stomach cramps
and vomiting. She stated that approximately 1600 gallons of
water was used to flush out their line and asked that this
amount be adjusted off her bill. Councilman DeLoach recommended
that this communication be turned over to the Water Department
for their investigation and an adjustment be made if found
in order. There being no objections to this procedure, it was
so ordered.
The next communication read was a copy of a letter from
Mr. Joe Tanner addressed to Col. Edwin C. Keiser, D.E., U.S.
Corps of Engineers, Savannah,with reference to the release by
Governor Busbee of an additional $160,000 to fund the completion
of the Tybee Beach Erosion Control Project; together with the
terms and understanding which have justified the expenditure
of the additional funds. This letter is attached to and forms
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a part of these minutes.
TANNER LETTER AND MAYOR'S LETTER AND TELEGRAM
The above letter was received as information.
The next communication read was one from the Georgia State
Firemen's Association addressed to "Firefighters ". It requested
all Firefighters contact their State Senators and Representatives
asking for their support for the following legislation:
Pension (Actuary Bill)
Pension - Georgia Fireman's Pension Fund
Housecleaning Bill
Workmen's Compensation Act
Mutual Aid Act
The Clerk informed Council that this communication had
been passed along to him to be read to Council requesting that
a letter concerning this legislation be sent to the local
members of the General Assembly. The Mayor stated that he
would handle this if there were no objections. There were none.
The next communication was from Mr. Shuble A. Boling,
Supervising Sanitarian of the Chatham County Health Department, .
enclosing a report on the Housing Code inspections and enforce-
ment work for the City of Savannah Beach for the year 1975;
together with a proposed schedule for Housing Code Inspections_
and enforcement work for 1976. Following this reading, a motion
was made by Councilman DeLoach that this service be discontinued,
and the Health Department be so informed. This motion was
seconded by Councilman Wylly and unanimously carried.
Bills for the month of December were approved for payment.
Copies of these bills as approved are attached to and form a
part of these minutes.
BILLS OF ALL DEPARTMENTS FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER
With reference to the proposal of Chatham County for a
joint animal control agreement, Councilman Fahey requested time
to study the proposal and report his recommendation at the
next meeting of Council. This was agreeable with Council.
The next item on the agenda was the parking problem on
Venetian Drive concerning Mrs. Berry. Councilman Fahey reported
that at the insistence of Mrs. Berry, he had gotten permission
from Council to ban parking in the curve of Venetian Drive
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in front of her property. He stated that after this was done,
it was pretty well accepted by the marina people, and then
Mrs. Berry began planting shrubbery on the other side of the
street which, in his opinion, she did not have the right to do.
Mr. Fahey stated that he would like for some of the Councilmen
to meet with him at the site to look into this matter again
in an effort to resolve the situation. It was decided to
meet at the site on Saturday at 4:00 P.M..
A discussion then followed on whether or not new parking
meters should be purchased. Mr. Fahey stated that if new meters
are not bought, a means other than meters would have to be used
in the proposed new 15th Street Lot to collect a parking charge
and the meters also eliminated from the 14th Street Lot, we
would still be 13 meters short on Butler Avenue and the side
streets. Mr. Fahey then moved that we make one continuous
parking lot from 18th to 14th Street and transfer all these
meters to the side streets, and that this work be started
immediately. This motion was seconded by Councilman Davenport
and unanimously carried.
A Resolution was read by the Clerk fulfilling the various
requirements of the State Code and the Municipal Charter in
connection with the coming General Election for Mayor and
Councilmen on April 5, 1976. These requirements concern the
publication of notice of the election, the appointment of the
Election Board, the closing time for registration, the opening
and closing time for candidates to qualify.
RESOLUTION
Following the reading of this Resolution, Councilman
Wylly moved its adoption. This motion was seconded by Council-
man Fahey and unanimously carried.
Concerning plans for a Bicentennial celebration at the
Beach, Mayor Counihan appointed Councilman Agnew Chairman
of a committee to work up plans for this affair. Mr. Agnew
stated he would like to work up a committee to serve with him
and would report further on this at the next Council meeting.
Councilman Fahey informed Council that he was with Repre-
sentative Tom Taggart in Atlanta today and was told by him
that in order for us to get the necessary legislation enacted
to amend the Charter to change the terms of office of the Mayor
and Councilmen, it was necessary to insert an advertisement
in the press giving notice of intent to introduce such legislation.
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Councilman Agnew moved that the Clerk be instructed to insert
such ad. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fahey and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Agnew brought to -the attention of Council a
problem that has come about due to a force main in our sewer
project which is scheduled to run across property owned by
Mr. Henry Hosti, of the Triangle Drive In. Mr. Agnew stated
further that Mr. Hosti would like to trade with the City by
giving us the right to cross his property if the City in return
would quit -claim whatever right it may have in the land between
his property and the right -of -way of both Butler Avenue and
Inlet Avenue. Councilman Agnew then moved that, in exchange
for the property we need on the north end of the triangle
for this sanitary sewer force main, that the City convey to
Mr. Hosti what interest we have in the property lying east of
Inlet Avenue and the Triangle Drive -In property and west of the
right -of -way of Butler Avenue and the Triangle Drive -In property.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Fahey and carried by a
vote of 4 to 0; Councilman Davenport abstained. The Mayor
requested the records to show that he was opposed to the motion.
Councilman Fahey stated that he would like to recognize
Mr. Fred de Borde and thank him for his efforts in getting the
additional funding for the.Erosion Project. Councilman Davenport
requested the Mayor to write Mr. de Borde behalf of the
citizens of Savannah Beach, thanking him for his efforts and
accomplishments in getting the additional sand pumped on to
the beach.
Mr. Franklin Burnsed, Building Inspector, made the Annual
Report of the City's building activities for 1975. This report
is attached to and forms a part of these minutes.
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S ANNUAL REPORT - 1975
Mr. Burnsed then recommended that Council amend the present
Building Ordinance to change the permit fee from $5.00 for the
first $1000.00 of value to $10.00; and change the $2.50 for each
additional thousand or any fraction thereof, to $3.00. Councilman
Agnew moved that the Ordinance be amended and that this amendment
be prepared for adoption at the next meeting of Council. This
motion was seconded by Cou Gilman Fahey and unanimously carried.
There being no furthe business, the meeting was adjourned
to the next regular or spe ial called meeting.
Clerk of Council
COMMISSIONER
pepttr#rtent of il'atxrttl esaurres
270 WASHINGTON ST.. S.W.
ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30334
(404) 658 -3500
January 7, 1976
Colonel Edwin C. Keiser
District Engineer
Department of the Army
Savannah District, Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 889
Savannah, Georgia 31402
Dear Colonel Keiser:
As you are aware, Governor Busbee has approved the release
of an additional $160,000 which you requested to fund the comple-
tion of the Tybee Beach Erosion Control Project. These funds
have been provided from the Department of Natural Resources
budget and will require that other worthwhile projects be delayed
until additional appropriations are made available.
1 want to take this opportunity-- with.Governor Busbee's
concurrence - -to clarify to you the terms and understandings which
have justified the expenditure of these additional funds. Mayor.
Counihan and the City of Savannah Beach have provided assurances
to the Governor and myself that the City will immediately alle-
viate the drainage problems associated directly with the project
and will also provide adequate access and parking at the north
end of the beach by the Spring of 1976 (copy of letter and telegram
attached).
The State is funding the entire requested amount with the
understanding that the City of Savannah Beach will carry out their
commitment to alleviate these problems. We also understand that
this additional funding will complete the entire project in accordance
with the original design profile and plans and will ensure that the
old seawall and other obstructions at the north end of the beach
will be adequately covered by sand so as not to recur as a public
safety hazard in the near future.
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January 7, 1976
The Governor is also going to discuss with the Honorable
"Bo" Ginn the possibilities of-obtaining Congressional authori-
zation to extend the federal involvement in this project from ten
years to forty years. This extended authorization would ensure
continued Corps assistance in the maintenance of this project as
a long-term asset to Georgia's citizens.
I have initiated an aerial photography monitoring program
to periodically evaluate the effect of this project. I suggest
that the Corps of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources
work together to establish an adequate, on-going monitoring program.
This will also assist you in periodically reporting to the Governor
the impact and effectiveness of the project as he requested in
his letter.
Sincerely,
Joe D. Tanner
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Jim McIntyre
Attachments (2)
EDWARf r-t. PATTERSON
CITY CLERK
WM. I-f. P11VSbN. JR.
RECORDER AND
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SAVANNAH BEACH, GA. 31328
December 12,1975
Hon. George Busbee, Governor
STATE OF GEORGIA
State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Governor Busbee:
COUNCILMEN
JOSEPH M. AGNCW
JAMES S. UOND 111
RICHARD T. D,LOACH
EDWARD J. FAHtY
ERNEST C. HOSTI
JOHN C. WYLLY. JR.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you
for your continued interest in our Beach Erosion Control
Project as shown by you in sending Joe Tanner and Jim Tally
to meet with Congressman Bo Ginn and the Tybee City Officials.
And we also appreciate your sincere efforts to find some
additional funds to complete this project as planned.
Please be advised that the drainage problem at 17th
Street which resulted from this project will be alleviated
by the City immediately. We realize this is necessary due to
the fact that public welfare and the safety of the residents of
Savannah Beach requires it.
There has been a question raised concerning the proposed
parking facility at the north end of the beach. Please be
assured that if the extra funding is obtained and the project
completed accordingly, thus insuring that a safety hazard no
longer exists, the City will provide an adequate parking facility
• and access road by the Spring of 1976. When the Project has been
completed we will begin preparing plans for the parking facility
and supply them to both your office and the Corps of Engineers.
I have just held a meeting with our Council and they concur with
these actions.
We look forward to hearing from you and your earliest
possible convenience.
Yours very July, - e
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M. J ounihan, Mayor
Cys: -non, Bo Ginn, U. S. Representative
Col. -Edwin C. Keiser,. Division Engineer
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COUNCILMAN: JOHN WY! 1 Y, ,1R. DEPT: RFCRFATIO_N, PARKS. MUSUEj4,ETC
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 12, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1975 TO BE APPROVED
CEARMICS:
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
L. PATTERSON
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
MUSUEM:
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SOUTHERN BELL TEL .& TEL
PARKS:
103.11
48.00
17.30
168.41
72.87
20.00
92.87
MORRISON CHEMICAL 3.50
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER 3.45
6.95
OTHER:
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER 7.66
. 7.66
GRAND TOTAL $275.89
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COUNCILMAN: RICHARD T. DELOACH DEPT: FIRE
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 12, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1975
ANDERSON'S SERVICE STATION
SAVANNAH COMMUNICATIONS
DR. R. L. NEVILL
SOUTHLAND OIL
STANDARD OIL
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SAVANNAH GAS CO.
E Z AUTO
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TO BE APPROVED
86.39'
668.60'
20.00
1.93 ,
43.15
47.45•
54.76
23.88
15.59
TOTAL $961.75
COUNCILMAN: EDWARD J. FAHEY DEPT: POLICE DEPT. & PARKING METER
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 12, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1975 TO BE APPROVED
ANDERSON'S SERVICE STA 34.05.
BAKER & JARRELL 32.76•
BARRETT OIL 564.80
BRADLEY LOCK & KEY 7.50•
BEASLEY & CARLSON 154.20.
CLARK BOARDMAN CO. 15.99
JAMES M. CARGILL 22.24.
FRANK'S UNIFORMS 7.50,
IBM 10.53•
K -MART 47.52.
SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER CO. 54.93.
D•E 1f4 EV "- ET T. . 484.89.
AUTO ELECTRIC 46.00•
CAPT'N CHRIS CRAB HOUSE 3.04•
COASTAL PAPER 35.69.
THORALD C. SMITH 35.60
BOB MADDOX CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH 52.83.
SOUTH LAND OIL 51.08
EARL SCHEIB 39.95'
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 103.20.
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER. 109.24•
SAVANNAH GAS CO. 83.98•
SGOS 50.20.
TRIAN PHOTO 60.25•
CHU'S 7 -11 MART 2.44'
PARKING METER DEPT:
E. J. SOLOMON
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
TOTAL $2,110.41
38.85.
23.30
TOTAL $62.15
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COUNCILMAN: JOSEPH NL A_GN_E AL DEPT: FINANCE
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 121 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1975 TO BE APPROVED
STANDARD OIL CO.
SAVANNAH BLUE PRINT
CENTRAL ADVERTISING
HARRISON CO.
SOUTHERN BELL TEL. & TEL
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER CO.
SAVANNAH GAS CO._
SA -SO, INC..
BARNETT. :NOVELTY
COASTAL PAPER CO.
JAMES M. CARGILL
COLEMAN OFFICE OUTFITTERS
CENTRAL ADVERTISING CO.
DOW JONES
ELECTRONICS 21
ISLAND FREIGHT
KENNICKELL PRINTING
REVIEW OFFICE PRODUCTS
ROBBINS PACKING CO.
SAVANNAH COCA COLA CO.- CIVITAN CLUB
SKIDAWAY HARDWARE
XEROX CORP.
TOTAL
67.12•
49.40•
529.44•
180.00•
50.28.
111.39'
4.21
69.45
65.16
8.99•
12.25
323.55
325.84.
77.84•
30•96
14.84-
:29.80
39.73•
251.96
120.00•.
12.39'
451.50.
$2,916.10
INSURANCE:
DIXON, SHEEHAN E. TITUS 280.00
REVENUE SHARING FUND:
NCR COPR.
TOTAL $280.00
1,703.92
TOTAL $1,703.92
COUNCILMAN: JAMES BOND, III DEPT: WATER /SEWER FD. & CONST. FD.
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JAN 12, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1975 TO BE APPROVED
COASTAL CHLORINATORS 100.00
HACH CHEMICAL 30.80
MAY'S EZ MO 441.16
RENT -A -TOOL 184.32
SAVANNAH ELECTRO & MAGNETO CO. 71.30
DAN VADEN CHEVROLET 10.81
TYBEE 66 109.67
BUTLER SUPPLY CO. 32.37
DAVIS MATER & SUPPLY 35.85
E Z AUTO- 50.76
MCKENNAASUPPLY 27.95
SAVANNAH GAS CO. 10.43
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER 1,287.33
SOUTHERN BELL 41.42
SKIDAWAY HARDWARE 5.46
TOTAL
WATER /SEWER CONST.
& HUTTON ENG. CO.
THOMAS & HUTTON ENG. CO.
THOMAS & HUTTON ENG. CO.
TOTAL
$2,439.63
1,500.00
2,055.15
270.14
$3,825.29
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COUNCILMAN: ROBERT DAVENPORT DEPT: DPW & SANITATION
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 12, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1975 TO BE APPROVED
DPW:
AMERICAN OIL CO. 138.80.
DOLLAR DISTRIBUTING 78.00.
T. H. GUERRY LUMBER CO. 160.50'
TYBEE 66 5.50•
DEACY WELDING 6.00.
STANDARD OIL CO. 244.95.
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 33.46.
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER 1,199.00'
TYBEE GARAGE 3.25'
E Z AUTO 1.50'
TOTAL $1,870.96
SANITATION:
C. LEWIS 13. -90.
TOTAL $13.90
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH
BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, TO CONDUCT AN ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE
OF MAYOR AND SIX COUNCILMEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE LAWS
OF THE 'STATE OF GEROGIA AND CHARTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council duly assembled and it
is hereby resolved as follows:
WHEREAS, every two years on the first Monday in April
of each even year the City shall call an election for the purpose
of electing a Mayor and six Councilmen of the municipality who
are qualified to hold such office as is provided in said City
Charter and in accordance with the Georgia Municipal Election
Code; and
WHEREAS, in accordance, furthermore, with the provisions
of Section twenty -three and twenty -four of the Charter of said
municipality various election officers are created and are to be
appointed by the governing body of the City in connection with the
conduct of said election; and
WHEREAS, public notice of such election shall be published
by the governing authority in a newspaper of general circulation
in the municipality at least thirty days prior to the election
stating:
(a) The dates and hours of such election (34A -702)
(b) Opening and closing time for qualification of can-
didates for the various elected offices together
with the amount of the qualifying fee, if any. (34A -904)
(c) Cut off dates for the registration of electors (34A -507)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED
as follows:
1. The City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, shall conduct
an election on April 5, 1976 from seven a.m. to seven p.m. for
the purpose of electing a Mayor and six Councilmen to hold office
from the first Monday in July, 1976, until the first Monday in
July, 1978, or until their successors have been duly elected and
qualified.
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2. The Election Board of Chatham County shall be requested
to act as Municipal Election Superintendent of said election and
shall be authorized to incur such expenses as are found to be
necessary for the conduct of such election as authorized by
Section twenty -four of the Charter of the municipality.
3. Furthermore, the City Clerk shall be authorized
to publish notice of such election as required by law.
4. Qualifications for all offices shall begin at Nine
A.M. on Friday, February 20, 1976 and shall close at Five P.M.
on Saturday, March 6, 1976.
5. Registration books shall be closed Saturday, March 6,
1976 at Five P.M.
6. That the method of casting votes shall be by voting
machines and absentee ballots will be available for those desiring
same in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Georgia
Municipal Election Code and the Ordinances of the City of Savannah
Beach.
7. Election Managers and Clerks shall be appointed at
the regular meeting of City Council on February 9, 1976.
ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL this 12th day of January, 1976.
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
BY:
ATTEST:
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S
ANNUAL REPORT
1975
56 Building Permits Issued -
13 New Houses - Single Family $286,000.00
3 Commercial $398,000.00
Total . $684,000.00
Repairs and Additions $143,005.00
Grand Total . $827,005.00
5 Homes Torn Down -
Health Department
Franklin Burnsed
Building Inspector