HomeMy Public PortalAbout19760216CCMeetingSavannah Beach, Georgia
February 16, 1976
(Postponed from Feb. 9, 1976)
The Regular Monthly Meeting of Savannah Beach. City Council
was held this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room of Savannah
Beach City Hall with Mayor M. J. Counihan presiding and a quorum
consisting of the following Councilmen present: Edward Fahey,
J. M. Agnew, Jim Bond, John Wylly, Richard DeLoach and Bob
Davenport. City Attorney Bill Pinson was also present.
The first visitor to appear before Council was Mr. John
Smith who complained to Council about dogs running loose on the
island. He recounted one incident where one bit his daughter on
the leg. Mr. Ryan, a neighbor of Mr. Smith, also gave several
incidents where he had been molested by dogs. Police Commissioner
Fahey replied to Mr. Smith that this matter came under his juris-
diction and that he was working with the County and also our
local police and doing everything in his power to solve this
situation.
Next to appear on the agenda was Attorney John Brennen who
appeared on behalf of his client,Mrs. Mary Clare Dulohery, to
request the City to issue a Quit Claim Correctional Deed due to
a discrepancy in the footage of land conveyed and to conform to
a recent survey. No action was taken on the matter at this time.
Next on the agenda was Mr. Jim Aliffi who spoke on behalf
of the bike races and to ask cooperation of City Council in getting
the streets ready. He stated that the event would be held on
the 20th of March and he would certainly like all the streets to
be in good condition.
Mr. Byrd of the Trailer Park on Polk Street appeared before
City Council to request that a City sewer line be extended to his
property. He was told that due to the poor grade of the land this
would be impossible without the use of a lift station.
Mayor Counihan then formally opened the meeting for the
transaction of business legally presented.
The Minutes of the meeting of January 12th were approved
as written.
Communications: A letter was read from Mr. Earl Anderson
resigning his position as Zoning Administrator was accepted with
regrets.
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A letter from Mr. W. H. Gibson complaining about the receipt
of water bills from the City at a time when his meter and lines
were completely destroyed by the Construction Company.
A letter from Mr. George of Thomas and Hutton quoting a
price of $10,405.00 to run a sewer line to the site of the new
Veranda Restaurant.
A letter was read by the Clerk from Thomas and Hutton relaying
to the City Request No. 9 of Griffin Construction Company for a
periodic payment on the contract in the amount of $233,373.21.
The Clerk explained to Council that he had ten days in which to
meet this request without default but that if he did not receive
some money from somewhere, through a loan or otherwise, then
he would not be able to meet this payment. He stated that the
payment request was for $233,000.00 and that his assets in this
fund were $133,000.00 as follows:
Bank Assets
C of D
$ 33,000.00
$100,000.00
$133,000.00
The Clerk then asked for some kind of authority to make
a short term loan to cover this deficiency. A motion was made by
Councilman Bond that arrangements be made with the bank to borrow
the money needed on a short term basis. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Agnew and unanimously carried.
The Clerk stated, as requested by Council, he had placed
an ad in the Savannah papers in the prescribed manner announcing
intent to introduce legislation, but since placing the ad he
has received no further instructions and wondered about it.
Councilman Fahey replied that Representative Tom Taggart had
everything ready when we give the word. No further action was
taken on the matter at this time.
The Clerk then reminded Council that we had heard nothing
from Chatham County in regard to our Animal Control Agreement
since we had written them of several conflicts between their
proposal ordinance and our present ordinance. Mr. Fahey stated
that he would take this up with Mr. Joseph Lambright, County
Administrator.
At the request of the Mayor, the Clerk then read a letter from
Mr. Shuble Boling of the Chatham County Health Department report-
ing on the Housing Inspection Work for 1975 and proposing a
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schedule for inspections and enforcements for 1976. Following
a discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Fahey that the
proposal of the Health Department be accepted. This motion was
seconded by Councilman Davenport and when voted on, was defeated
by a vote of four (4) to two (2). Councilman Wylly, Bond,
DeLoach and Agnew voting against the proposal and Councilman
Fahey and Davenport voting for the proposal.
The Clerk read a communication from Mr. Ed Towns, Ocean -
side Nursing Home, thanking the City for the use of the chipping
machine in cleaning out the underbrush on his property at Eagles
Nest.
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Council again took up the question requested by Mr. John
Brennen, Attorney, of a Correctional Quit Claim Deed from City
Council. The Quit Claim Correction was then read by the Clerk.
Following the reading a motion was made by Bob Davenport that
' this correctional quit claim be adopted. It was seconded by Council -
man Wylly and unanimously carried.
QUIT CLAIM
Bills for all departments for the month of January were
approved for payment. These approved bills are attached to and
form a part of these minutes.
After many months of study, Councilman Wylly stated that he
and his group had come up with an Ordinance which he felt would
be acceptable until such as a survey can be run on the north
end of the island. The main reason for doing this, he stated, was
due to an inequitable sand dune line on the northern end of the
island. He also said that this particular ordinance, the way
it was written, was difficult to enforce. He also stated the
title was being changed from the Dune Protection Line to the Shore
Protection Line. He then read the new Ordinance in its entirety.
Following the reading, Councilman Wylly moved that this new
Sand Dune Ordinance be adopted on first and second readings at
this meeting.
ORDINANCE
This motion was seconded by Councilman Agnew and unanimously
carried.
Following the adoption of the new Sand Dune Ordinance, City
Attorney Pinson then read a repealing Ordinance which he stated
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would nullify the old Sand Dune Ordinance. He then read the
repealing Ordinance.
SAND DUNE ORDINANCE REPEALER
Following the reading of the Repealing Ordinance, a motion was
made by Councilman Bond that this Repealing Ordinance be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Councilman DeLoach and unanimously
carried.
The Clerk announced that the recommended changes had been
made in the Building Ordinance and then read the Ordinance as
amended
ORDINANCE
Following the reading, a motion was made by Councilman
Agnew that the Ordinance be amended. It was seconded by Council -
man DeLoach and unanimously carried.
Councilman Agnew then read our revised Election Ordinance
which he stated cleaned it up and eliminated everything that was
in conflict with the State or Federal Law.
ORDINANCE
Following the reading, Councilman Agnew moved its adoption.
It was seconded by Councilman Davenport and unanimously carried.
The next Ordinance also had to do with our Election Process
such as naming the Board of Registrars, the Absentee Ballot
Clerk and the Poll Workers for the coming election. This Ordinance
was read by Councilman Agnew.
ORDINANCE
Following the reading, Councilman Agnew moved its adoption.
It was seconded by Councilman DeLoach and unanimously carried.
In addition to the Ordinance amending our Election Ordinance,
a complete Ordinance reflecting these new changes is attached to
and forms a part of these Minutes.
The conveying instruments regarding the swap of the land
between the City and Mr. Hosti of the Triangle Drive In Restaurant
were then read by Mr. Agnew who moved that they be adopted by
Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bond. Following
the seconding, Mayor Counihan announced that he did not feel the
whole thing was done properly and he was, therefore, not signing
the Quit Claim. City Attorney Pinson advised Council that the Mayor-
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Pro Tem could sign it. The motion was then put to a vote and
unanimously carried.
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Councilman Agnew of the Bicentennial Committee announced
his Committee as follows: Reverend James Bond, Jr., Mr. Dexter
Bates, Mrs. Lucy Patterson and Mrs. Diana Solomon. Mr. Agnew
stated that their first meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m.
tomorrow afternoon.
Police Commissioner Fahey stated that a favorable recommenda-
tion had been received from the Police Department following their
investigation of Mr. George Spirides and that he would, therefore,
recommend that a Beer and Wine License be granted to this es-
tablishment.`
Councilman Davenport suggested that a letter of thanks be
sent to American Dredging Company for driving the pilings at the
site of our public dock.
Councilman DeLoach complained about two fire plugs that
have been ruined recently, one by American Dredging and one by
Griffin Construction Company.
Councilman Wylly asked for and received permission to
replace the pressure switch at the 14th Street pumping station.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
to the next regular or special called meeting.
Mayor
Clerk of Council
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island conveyed to Jacob
W. Lang, Sr. on November , 1948 by Warranty Deed for a
consideration of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) the property
described in the attached Quit Alaim Deed of Correction and which
instrument is recorded in Deed Book 48 -Y 192 of the Records of
Chatham County, Georgia, and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Warranty Deed conveyed Lot 1
having a frontage of Eighty -eight and forty -five one hundredths
(88.45) feet on Lewis Avenue and a portion of Sixth Street having
a frontage of Sixty (60) feet on said Lewis Avenue totaling
One hundred forty -eight and forty -five one hundredths (148.45)
feet thereon as will appear to reference of said instrument,
and
WHEREAS, the survey by S. P. Kehoe, Jr. dated April 11,
1959 and Barrett & Exley, Inc. dated November 14, 1975 show
afore - described property as having a total frontage on Lewis
Avenue as One hundred six and three tenths (106.3) feet, and
WHEREAS, said Town of Savannah Beach intended to
convey all that property lying between Lot 1, Palm Terrace
Subdivision and the 4 -H Club property, and
IT APPEARING that the purpose of said Quit Claim Deed
of Correction is to correct this discrepancy by quitclaiming
said property as shown on aforementioned plats to Mary Clare
Dulohery, of Chatham County, Georgia, she now being the proper
grantee as will appear to reference of said instrument.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and
Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia (formerly known as the Town of Savannah Beach), in
Council assembled, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to execute said Quit Claim Deed of
Correction to Mary Clare Dulohery on behalf of said City at and
for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and the Clerk of Council
is hereby authorized to attest the same and to affix the
corporate seal of said City thereto.
ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL this /6" day of FP6/eciAR y ,
1976.
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CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND,
GEORGIA
BY: kr‘
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
I, EDWARD PATTERSON, Clerk of Council of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of a Resolution adopted at the regular meeting of the
Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
held on FE-6R'i y /6 , 1976.
Witness my hand and the seal of said City this 2® rf
day of Feaii2G, p yi , 1976.
/4...Ue71-1-4
EDWARD PATTERSON
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COUNCILMAN:
JflSFPH_M. C�GNFW
DEPT: FTNAN( F
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING FFBRUARY 16. 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF
JANUARY. 1976
TO BE APPROVED
ALEXANDER'S GROCER $112.50
COLEMAN OFFICE OUTFITTERS 13.10
IBM 405.83
MASON INC. 48.31-
V. W. EIMICKE 166.55
EAGLE EXTERMINATORS 12.00
STUCKEY LAND SURVEYORS 100.00
SAVANNAH GAS 67.86
N.C.R. 70.33
PITNEY -BOWES 95.50
REVIEW OFFICE PRODUCTS 90.20
TYBEE MARKET 249.27
XEROX. 338.19
LEVY'S OF SAVANNAH 47.33
STAMP & STENCIL 21.70
-SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER 113.22
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 66.17
SAVANNAH NEWS_PRESS 10.50
STANDARD OIL 89.86
TOTAL 2,118.42
REVENUE SHARING FUND:
N.C.R. CORP. 810.00
TOTAL $810.00.
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COUNCILMAN: ROBERT DAVENPORT DEPT:D.P.W. & SANITATION
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF
D.P.W.:
FEBRUARY 16. 1976
JANUARY, 1976 TO BE APPROVED
T. S. CHUBS $ 17.44
DEACY WELDING SUPPLIES 30.39
E Z AUTO 85.63
J. C. LEWIS FORD 21.96
MORRIS ELECTRIC 25.92
PAPER CHEMICAL 176.45
SCOTT CONCRETE 2,396.80
AMOCO 149.21
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 31.83
STANDARD OIL CO. 402.37
PAINT CENTER 9.44
TOTAL 3,347.44
SANITATION:
DEACY WELDING
E Z AUTO
J. C. LEWIS FORD
T. S. CHU
STANDARD OIL
TOTAL
.58.55
15.70
71.50
6.99
206.67
359.41
GRAND TOTAL $3,706.85
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COUNCILMAN: JOHN C. WYLLY, JR. DEPT: PARKS, RECREATION,LIFEGUARDS,
MUSEUM
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1976 TO BE APPROVED
CERAMICS:
GALAXY CERAMICS
DOWN SOUTH CERAMICS
LUCY PATTERSON
T. S. CHU
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
TOTAL
COMMUNITY HOUSE:
AMOCO
PAINT CENTER
TOTAL
MEMORIAL PARK, J.C. PARK &
J.C. BUILDING':
64.83•
179.01
60.00
1.04
74.21.
17.30'
396.39
26.03.
52.00
78.03
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER 7.32.
TOTAL 7.32
MUSEUM:
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
TOTAL
OTHER:
THOMPSON SPORTING GOODS
TOTAL
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83.69
20.00
103.69
30.18
30.18
GRAND TOTAL $615.61
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COUNCILMAN: EDWARD A. FAHFY
DEPT: POLICE & PARKING METERS
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF
POLICE DEPT:
JANUARY, 1976 TO BE APPROVED
ANDERSON'S SOC STATION
BREAKFAST CLUB
BEASLEY & CARLSON
COASTAL PAPER
.CAP'N CHRIS' CRAB HOUSE
T. S. CHU'S
JAMES M. CARGILL'S
CHU'S 7 -11 MART
FRANK'S UNIFORMS
J. C. LEWIS FORD MOTOR CO.
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
TRIANGLE DRIVE IN
TRI AN PHOTO
NATIONAL LINEN
SOUTHERN MARINE SUPPLY
SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER
EAGLE EXTERMINATORS
SAVANNAH GAS
STAMP & STENCIL
BARRETT OIL CO.
SIRCHIE LAB.
STATE CHEMICAL
PARKING METER DEPT:
E Z AUTO
MASON INC.
BRADLEY LOCK & KEY
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
APP ED
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TOTAL
$154.40
4.40
67.45
36.38
11.55
35.57
22.00
13.89
80.05
446.20
143.56
112.58
84.84
66.53
24.00
9.00
34.90
12.50
171.68
40.00
485.64
78.79
208.80
2-344.71
15.00
4.10
2.00
23.30.
TOTAL 44.40
GRAND TOTAL $2,389.11
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COUNCILMAN: RICHARD DELOACH DEPT: FIRE
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1976 TO BE APPROVED
T. S. CHU 17.47
K —MART 23.77
SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER 46.65
SAVANNAH GAS CO. 58.38
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC 6 POWER 55.75
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 49.59
STANDARD OIL 44.93
296.54
INSURANCE PAYABLE:
D I X O N SftE E Fk +- TTY T' c. 3-1
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COUNCILMAN: JAMES S. BOND, III DEPT: WATER /SEWER & WATER /SEWER
CONSTRUCTION
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1976
WATER /SEWER:
W. J. BREMER
BRADLEY LOCK & KEY
COASTAL CHLORINATORS
T. S. CHU
CAMBRIDGE FILTER CORP.
CHAMPION MACHINE
DAVIS SUPPLY
E Z AUTO
T. H. GUERRY LUMBER CO.
BUTLER SUPPLY
RENT -A -TOOL
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & MAGNETO
SHAW'S AMOCO .
TRI- STATE MILL
BADGER METER INC.
MAY'S EZ MO
TYBEE 66
CHU'S 7 -11
WHITE'S HARDWARE
SAVANNAH GAS CO.
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
STANDARD OIL CO.
SOUTHLAND OIL
SAVANNAH LABORATORIES
WATER /SEWER CONSTRUCTION:
THOMAS & HUTTON ENG.
k BLUE RIDGE PAVING
/APPROVED
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TO BE APPROVED
9.45.
2.22
100.00
60.98
99.00
10.42
132.89
49.53
22.25
1,612.80
100.33
22.50
1.21
103.00
470.32
13.35
18.75
.98
8.04
19.71
80.41
1,341.64
447.03
15.30
640.00
5,382.11
1,500.00
100.00
1,600.00
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AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A SHORE PROTECTION LINE;
TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR GRANTING VEGETATION AND
DUNE DISTURBANCE PERMITS; TO DESCRIBE NONCONFORM-
ING USES; TO OUTLINE PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING
AND REVEIWING PERMIT APPLICATIONS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR AN
EFFECTIVE 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 Council duly
assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority thereof
as follows:
SECTION 101. Definitions Shore Protection Line.
The Shore Protection Line is defined as being 40'
landward of the seawall. In the event no seawall exists, this
line will be 40' landward of the crest of the most seaward
stable dune. In the event no seawall or stable dune exists,
then the line will be 50' landward of the shore line which is
undisturbed by tidal waters.
SECTION 102. Intent of the Ordinance.
It is the intent of this Ordinance to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the people of Savannah Beach by
affording some degree of protection from tides and high water
storm surges, winds, and erosion; to insure that development
adjacent to the Shore Protection Line occurs without adversely
affecting the existence, future, or natural functions of the
beach and dune areas; and to insure that development adjacent
to the Shore Protection Line occurs without subjecting property
adjacent and further inland to additional potential danger from
actions of wind and water.
SECTION 103. Vegetation and Dune Disturbance.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation
in any manner to damage, destroy or remove any sand dune, or part
thereof, lying seaward of the Shore Protection Line as defined
herein, or to kill, destroy, remove or alter the form of any
trees, shrubbery, grass or other natural vegetation growing
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seaward of said line, without first having obtained a permit
from the Savannah Beach City Council.
SECTION 104. Criteria for Granting Vegetation and Dune
Disturbance Permit.
No permit, as requested in Section 103, shall be granted
unless the applicant shall have sufficient proof for the Savannah
Beach City Council that the particular action proposed will
not materially weaken the ecology of the area within the shore
protection line, including its vegetation, or reduce its effective-
ness as a means of protection from the effects of high wind and
water, taking into consideration the height, width, and slope of
the dune or dunes; the amount and type of vegetation thereon
and wind processes affecting the development of the dunes. Such
proof shall be kept as public record and filed with the application.
SECTION 105. Nonconforming Uses.
Any lawful use of land or building existing on the
effective date of this Ordinance or on the effective date of any
subsequent amendment thereto and located seaward of the Shore
Protection Line is hereby declared to be a nonconforming use.
a. A nonconforming use of building, structure or land
may be continued with the following limitations:
1. Extension of Use. It shall not be extended to
occupy a greater area of land or space seaward of the
Shore Protection Line.
2. Vacant Use. A tract or structure of land which
has housed a nonconforming use shall not be reopened
to a nonconforming use after it has remained vacant
for a period of twelve (12) months.
3. Damaged Use. A building or structure which housed
or houses a nonconforming use shall not be reoccupied
by a nonconforming use after it has been damaged to
the extent of seventy -five (75) percent or more of the
total tax value; provided, however, if a structure is
not intentionally damaged or destroyed by the owner
or the occupant, then the owner may reconstruct or repair
the structure to a comparable status, provided further
that the structure does not occupy more land or space
than the original structure and that construction is
begun within twelve (12) months after the structure is
destroyed or damaged.
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SECTION 106. Procedures For Submitting and Reviewing Permit
Applications.
a. Permit Required. All uses or improvements proposed
seaward of the Shore Protection Line shall require a permit
from the Savannah Beach City Council. Permit applications, sub-
mitted in triplicate, will be either preliminary or complete
as follows:
1. If the activity lies seaward of the Shore Protection
Line, in whole or in part, a complete application is
required. All applications shall be accompanined by
site plan(s) and all other appropriate data required
to indicate to the Savannah Beach City Council that the
particular improvements proposed will not materially
weaken the ecology of the area within the Shore
Protection Line, including its vegetation, or reduce
its effectiveness as a means of protection from the
effects of high wind and water, taking into considera-
tion the height, weight, and slope of the dune or dunes;
the amount and type of vegetation thereon, and wind
processes effecting the development of the dunes. All
applications shall be submitted to the Building Official
for processing for the City Council.
The Building Inspector shall post notice at the sites
of the applicant within five (5) days after acceptance
for filing of any application.
b. Referral to Planning Commission. Within Five (5) days
after acceptance for filing of any application, the Building
Official shall transmit one (1) copy thereof to the Savannah
Beach Planning Commission for its review and recommendation.
The Planning Commission shall have thirty (30) days within which
to submit its report to the Mayor and Council. If the Planning
Commission fails to submit a report within a thirty (30) day
period, it shall be deemed to have approved the requested change
or departure.
Within twenty (20) days after referral to the Planning
Commission, any interested party may request a public hearing
prior to any final action being taken on the application. When
such a hearing request is made, the hearing procedure outlined
in Sub. paragraph C. herein shall be complied with.
c. Hearing Procedure.
1. Hearing Called. Once a request for public hearing
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has been made, the Mayor and Council shall hold a public
hearing thereon after giving a least fifteen (15)
days notice of the time place in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City. Such notice shall state
the application number and shall contain a summary of
the proposed application and the location of the property,
its area, name of owner and the proposed use.
2. Notice of Interested Parties. A notice shall be
sent to the applicant and the Planning Commission by
mail of the date, time and place of hearing. All
application files shall be placed in the custody of
the Building Official and shall be open to public
inspection during regular office hours.
d. Referral to City Council. Immediately after the
requirements of Sub. Sections b. and c. (if applicable) herein
have been complied with, the application shall be submitted to
the Savannah Beach City Council for final consideration.
SECTION 107. 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 DOLLARS ($200.00), by sentence
of imprisonment not exceeding two (2) 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.
SECTION 108. Severability.
If any section, clause, provision, or portion of these
regulations shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by
any Court of competent jurisdiction, said holding shall not
affect any other section, clause, or portion of these regulations
which is not itself declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 109. Conflicts and Repeal.
Where this Ordinance imposes greater restrictions
upon the use of the building, structure or land, or upon the
height, bulk or size of a building or structure or requires
larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ord-
inances, rules, regulations or permits, or by easements, cove-
nants, or agreements, the provisions of this Ordinance shall
govern. Where any other ordinance, rules regulations or permits,
or easements, require greater restrictions upon the use of a
building, structure or land, or upon the height, bulk or size
of a building or structure, or require larger open spaces than
are required under the regulations of this Ordinance, such
provisions shall govern. All existing ordinances or parts of
ordinances or maps which are in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 110. Code of Ordinances.
It is the intention of the governing body, and it is
hereby ordained, that the provisions of this Ordinance shall
become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered to accomplish such intention.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its adoption. All Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby
repealed.
1976.
Enacted in Open Council this day of
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND,
GEORGIA
BY:
ATTEST:
Mayor
FIRST READING: February 16, 1976
SECOND READING: February 16, 1976
ENACTED: February 16, 1976
Clerk of Council
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 42, SEC-
TIONS 42 THROUGH 30, SAND DUNE PROTECTION
ORDINANCE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY
OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
IN ITS ENTIRETY.
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 ordained by authority
of the same as follows:
Chapter 4 %, Sections 4? through 30, Sand Dune Pro-
tection Ordinance, of the existing Code of Ordinances, City
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, is hereby repealed
in its entirety.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Enacted:
THE CITY OF SAVANNA BEACH
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
BY:
ATTEST :
Mayor
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 -4;
PARAGRAPHS (a) AND (b) "BUILDINGS" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, SO AS TO PROVIDE
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS; TO PRESCRIBE THE
FEES THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE 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 ordained by authority of the same
that Section 5 -4, Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Chapter 5, Article I
"Buildings" of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach
adopted January 17, 1973, is hereby stricken in its entirety and
a new Section 5 -4, Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Chapter 5, Article I
is inserted in lieu thereof, which shall read as follows:
"SECTION 5_1. Building Permits.
(a) Application for a building permit must be made
by the owner, or his agent, accompanied by a set of plans
of blue prints, together with specifications of the work
to be done. All applications for a building permit for
building a new building must be accompanied by a plan showing
size of lot and portion of lot to be built on, and shall
show that the lot has been surveyed by a licensed surveyor,
or that lot stakes have been placed in position in accordance
with such a survey. No work of any nature shall be started
until building permit has been issued. A permit must be
secured for all new construction, all alteration and all
repairs. No permit shall be issued until the prescribed
fees for same have been paid in accordance with the following
schedule.
Repairs less than $50.00 NO CHARGE
Where the value exceeds $50.00
but is not over $1,000 $10.00
For each additions $1,000 of
value or any fraction thereof . . . $ 3.00
(b) Any applicant for a building permit shall have
the right to appeal to Council should the Building Inspector
refuse to approve the issuance of a permit"
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It is the intention of the governing body, and it is
hereby ordained, that the provisions of this Ordinance shall
become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered to accomplish such intention.
This amended Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect on the date of its adoption. All Ordinances or parts
of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted in open council meeting this 16th day of
February, 1976.
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND,
GEORGIA
BY:
ATTEST:
Mayor
First Reading: February 16, 1976
Second Reading: February 16, 1976
Adopted: February 16, 1976
Clerk of Council
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AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH,
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, TO PROVIDE THAT
THE ELECTION SUPERINTENDENT MAY BE A COM-
MITTEE; TO SET FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS; TO PROVIDE THE
TIME OF REGULAR ELECTIONS; TO REPEAL CON-
FLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PUR-
POSES.
SECTION I.
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 ordained
by authority of the same that Section 6 -3 (a), Chapter 6
of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia, is hereby amended by adding the following:
"The Municipal Election Superintendent
shall be a person or Committee selected
in the manner prescribed by this Ordinance."
SECTION II.
By striking Section 6 -6, Chapter 6 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a
new Section 6 -6 to be read as follows:
"Section 6 -6 - Voter Qualifications
A person shall be eligible and qualified
to vote in any election of the City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
when he shall be:
1. A Citizen of the State of Georgia and
of the United States;
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2. At least eighteen years of age;
3. A resident of the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia;
4. Possessed of all other qualifications
prescribed by law; and
5. Registered as an elector in the man-
ner prescribed by law.
Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Ordinance, any person who was quali-
fied and registered to vote at the time
of the adoption of this amendment shall
not be required to re- register under the
terms of this amendment unless such per-
son shall have become or becomes disqual-
ified to vote by reason of having been
purged from the list of electors or for
any other reason whatsoever, in which e-
vent, such persons shall, in order to be-
come registered to vote, re- register un-
der the terms of this Ordinance as amended."
SECTION III.
By striking Section 6 -7, Chapter 6, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof
a new Section 6 -7 to be read as follows:
"Section 6 -7 - Registration List; Time of
Registration
The City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, shall maintain its own registra-
tion list. A resident of the City who de-
sires to vote in a municipal election must
apply to be registered as an elector with
the Board of Registrars of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia, at least thirty (30)
days prior to such an election. The ap-
plicant must appear in person before the
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Registrar and must possess those qualifi-
cations herein prescribed in order to
qualify as an elector of the Municipality.
The procedure and form of registration
card shall conform to the provisions pres-
cribed by Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 34A -505, 506.
SECTION IV.
By adding Section 6 -19, Chapter 6, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, to be read as follows:
"Section 6 -19 - Time of Regular Elections;
Succession by incumbent
Every two (2) years, on the 1st Monday in
April in each even year, a regular election
shall be held in the City of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia, at the City Hall or
at such other place or places as the City
Council may designate, for the election of
a Mayor and six (6) Councilmen, qualified
for office as herein before and here and
after provided; and any incumbent Mayor
or incumbent Councilman who shall qualify
as a candidate and be qualified to hold
the office sought under provisions of the
Charter, may be a candidate in any elec-
tion to succeed himself or for office on
the City Council.
SECTION V. All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI.
It is the intention of the governing body, and it
is hereby Ordained, that the provisions of this Amendment
shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances,
City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia and the Sec-
tions of this Ordinance may be re- numbered to accomplish
such intention.
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FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
ENACTED:
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
Mayor
City Clerk
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A RESOLUTION
BEACH, TYBEE
OF MAYOR AND
OF THE STATE
RESOLUTION
BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH
ISLAND, GEORGIA, TO CONDUCT AN ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE
SIX COUNCILMEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE LAWS
OF GEORGIA AND CHARTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council duly assembled, and it is
hereby resolved as follows:
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of section
34A -101 et seq., known as the "State of Georgia Municipal Election
Code" as amended through the Regular 1975 Session of the Georgia
General Assembly, and in conformity with the provisions of Section
Nineteen of the Charter of the Municipality, the City shall call
an election for the purposes of electing the Mayor and six Council-
men of the Municipality; and
WHEREAS, in accordance, furthermore, with the provisions
of Section Twenty - three, Twenty -four and Twenty -seven of the
Charter of said Municipality and Section 34A -1303 of the Georgia
Municipal Election Code as amended through the Regular 1975
Session of the Georgia General Assembly, various election officers
are created and are to be appointed by the governing body of the
City in connection with the conduct of said elections;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED
as follows:
1. That the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, shall
conduct 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.
2. The Municipal Election Superintendent of said election
shall be The Chatham County Board of Elections, which Board is
hereby authorized to incur such expenses as they deem necessary for
the preparation and conduct of such election as authorized by the
"State of Georgia Municipal Election Code ", and by Section 24
of the Charter of the City of Savannah Beach.
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3. The following voter registrars are hereby appointed
to serve a term of two years and until their successors are
appointed and qualified.
James L. Fabrikant . . Chief Registrar
Louise Shaw Registrar
Evelyn Butler Registrar
The Chief Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer
of the Board. These Registrars shall receive as compensation
$20.00 per working session and $40.00 for Election Day; and,
shall exercise those powers and duties and be subject to such
regulations as set forth in the Georgia Municipal Election Code
and any regulations established by the governing authority.
4. The City Clerk, E. M. Patterson, is hereby appointed
Absentee Ballot Clerk.
5. Furthermore, the governing body of said City does
hereby appoint the following poll officers to conduct and assist
the Municipal Election Superintendent in such election.
CHIEF MANAGER Mrs. Hortense Doyle
ASST. MANAGER Mrs. Maude Mutter
ASST. MANAGER Mrs. Pat Pagan
CLERK Mrs. Leona East
CLERK Mrs. Mildred Hobbs
CLERK Mrs. Irene Brown
CLERK Mrs. Margaret Guilliams
The foregoing Resolution is adopted in Open Council
this day of , 1976.
(Seal)
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND
BY:
ATTEST:
Mayor
Clerk of Council
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO SUPPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS OF
THE GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (TITLE 34 -A) AS ADOPTED BY
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, SO AS TO PROVIDE
FOR THE REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE
OF MAYOR OF THE MUNICIPALITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS AND
ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEN OF THE
MUNICIPALITY; TO CREATE THE OFFICES OF SUPERINTENDENT AND POLL
OFFICERS CONSISTING OF CHIEF MANAGER, ASSISTANT MANAGERS AND
CLERKS FOR SAID ELECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION SUPERIN-
TENDENT IS AUTHORIZED TO INCUR EXPENSES FOR PREPARATION AND
CONDUCT OF ELECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE ELECTION DISTRICT WITHIN
THE CITY AND THAT CITY HALL SHALL BE THE DESIGNATED POLLING PLACE;
TO SET FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS BOTH
WITH THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF CHATHAM COUNTY AND WITH THE BOARD
OF REGISTRARS OF THE MUNICIPALITY; TO PROVIDE FOR A SEPARATE
REGISTRATION LIST BY THE MUNICIPALITY TOGETHER WITH THE PROCEDURE
AND FORM REQUIRED FOR REGISTERING; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHALLENGING
OF REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND
DUTIES OF REGISTRARS, THEIR REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSORS;
TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION PERIODS OF CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL
OFFICE FOR GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES
SEEKING ONE OF TWO OR MORE PUBLIC OFFICES EACH HAVING THE SAME
TITLE AND TO BE FILLED AT THE SAME ELECTION SHALL NOT DESIGNATE
THE SPECIFIC OFFICE HE IS SEEKING, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SIX
CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL RECEIVING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES
CAST SHALL BE ELECTED AS THE SIX COUNCILMEN OF THE MUNICIPALITY;
TO PROVIDE FOR NON - PARTISAN ELECTIONS AND THAT POLITICAL PARTIES
SHALL NOT CONDUCT PRIMARIES FOR PURPOSES OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES
FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL
SHALL BE ELECTED BY A PLURALITY OF THE VOTES CAST AND THAT CANDIDATES
FOR MAYOR RECEIVING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF LAWFUL VOTES CAST SHALL
BE ELECTED; TO PROVIDE FOR RUN -OFF ELECTIONS IN EVENT OF A TIE
VOTE BETWEEN TWO OR MORE CANDIDATES; TO PROVIDE THAT VOTES SHALL
BE CAST BY VOTING MACHINES AS ALLOWED AND PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS
OF THE GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE; TO PROVIDE FOR ABSENTEE
BALLOTS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROVISIONS FOR CONTEST OF ELECTIONS AND
THE PROCEDURE FOR SUCH CONTEST; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF
SUCH ELECTION AND TIME OF REGULAR ELECTIONS; SUCESSION BY INCUMBENT;
TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;TO MAKE THIS ORDINANCE A PART
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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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 ordained by authority
of the same that:
SECTION 6 -1. Qualification for Office - Mayor.
To be eligible for election to, and to hold at any time,
the office of mayor of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island
a person shall be at least twenty -five (25) years of age, shall
have resided in the city for a period of two (2) years next
before qualifying as a candidate for the office of mayor, and
shall be duly registered and qualified to vote in municipal
elections of the city and of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 6 -2. Qualification for Office - Councilmen.
To be eligible for election, and to hold at any time,
the office of councilman of the city, a person shall be at least
twenty -five (25) years of age, shall have resided in the City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island for a period of two (2) years
next before qualifying as a candidate for the office of council-
man, and shall be duly registered and qualified to vote in
municipal elections of the city and of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 6 -3. Election Officers.
There is hereby created the following offices in connection
with the conduct of elections in City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia, as well as the duties required of such offices:
(a) Superintendent. The governing body of the city
shall appoint a municipal election superintendent who shall
receive such compensation as provided by the governing body of
the city. The superintendent shall exercise those powers and
duties set forth in the Georgia Municipal Election Code. The
Municipal Election Superintendent shall be a person or Committee
selected in the manner prescribed by this Ordinance.
(b) Poll Officers.
1. Chief Manager. A chief manager for each election
district shall be appointed by the governing
body of the city for each election. The chief
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manager shall receive such compensation as
provided by the governing body and shall exer-
cise those powers, and duties as set forth
in the Georgia Municipal Election Code.
2. Assistant managers. Two (2) assistant managers
for each election district shall be appointed
by the governing body of the city for each
election. The assistant managers shall receive
such compensation as provided by the governing
body and shall exercise those powers and duties
as set forth in the Georgia Municipal Election
Code.
3. Clerks. Prior to the opening of the polls in
each district of each election the governing
body of the city shall appoint a sufficient
number of clerks to serve at such election.
The clerks shall receive such compensation as
provided by the governing body and shall exercise
those powers and duties as set forth in the
Georgia Municipal Election Code.
SECTION 6 -4. Expenses.
The election superintendent is authorized to incur expenses
in the preparation and conduct of an election including the cost
of purchasing indentification badges for poll officers,the printing
of ballots and voters certificates, and the purchasing of all
other supplies necessary for the conduct of an election. The
superintendent is further authorized to incur all necessary
expenses to provide voting booths for the proper conduct of all
elections.
SECTION 6 -5. District; polling places.
The area within the corporate limits of the city shall
constitute an election district within the City of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia. Those persons living within the designated
election district shall vote at city hall. The superintendent
shall cause all polling places to be provided with sufficient light
and heat.
SECTION 6 -6. Voter qualifications.
A person shall be eligible and qualified to vote in
any election of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
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when he shall be:
1. A Citizen of the State of Georgia and of the
United States;
2. At least eighteen years of age;
3. A resident of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia;
4. Possessed of all other qualifications prescribed
by law; and
5. Registered as an elector in the manner prescribed
by law.
Not withstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, any
person who was qualified and registered to vote at the time
of the adoption of this amendment shall not be required to re-
register under the terms of this amendment unless such person
shall have become or becomes disqualified to vote by reason of
having been purged from the list of electors or for any other
reason whatsoever, in which event, such persons shall, in order
to become registered to vote, re- register under the terms of this
Ordinance as amended.
SECTION 6 -7. Registration list; time of registration.
The City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
shall maintain its own registration list. A resident of the
City who desires to vote in a municipal election must apply to
be registered as an elector with the Board of Registrars of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, at least thirty(30) days
prior to such an election. The applicant must appear in person
before the Registrar and must possess those qualifications herein
prescribed in order to qualify as an elector of the Municipality.
The procedure and form of registration card shall conform to the
provisions prescribed by Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 34A -505, 506.
SECTION 6 -8. Challenging registration of a voter.
Any elector of the municipality shall be allowed to challenge
the right of registration of any person whose name appears
upon the electors list or who is applying for registration with
the registrar. The elector making the challenge shall appear j
before the registrar on or before the election day, and state
the grounds for the challenge in writing. The initial decision
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shall be made forthwith by the registrar with a right of
appeal to the governing body of the city. If possible, the
registrar will notify the challenged elector and provide him with
an opportunity to answer the challenge. If a registrar does not
find probable cause for sustaining the challenge, the challenged
elector will be given the right to vote or the right to be
registered to vote. If in doubt as to the merit of a challenge,
the registrar shall notify the chief to vote or the right to
be registered to vote. If in doubt as to the merit of a challenge,
the registrar shall notify the chief manager in the challenged
elector's election district, and the challenged elector shall
be allowed to cast a challenged ballot.
SECTION 6 -9. Registrar- Appointment; powers, duties; term; removal,
resignation.
The governing body of the city shall appoint three (3)
registrars one of whom shall be designated as chief registrar
and who shall be the chief administrative officer of the board.
The registrars shall receive such compensation as provided
by the governing body and shall exercise those powers and duties
and shall be subject to such regulations as set forth in the
Georgia Municipal Election Code and any regulations established
by the governing authority. The registrar shall provide a list
of electors to the chief manager of each election district for
each election.
The registrars shall serve for a term of two (2) years
and until their successors are appointed and qualified, except in
the event of resignation or removal as herinafter provided.
The governing authority shall have the right to remove one or
more of such registrars, at any time for cause after notice
and hearing. Any registrar shall have the right to resign at
any time by submitting a resignation to such governing authority.
In the event of any such removal or resignation of a registrar,
his duties and authority as such shall terminate instanter. In
case of the removal, death or resignation of a registrar, the
governing authority shall appoint a successor who shall serve
the unexpired term of such term is specified. Each such appoint-
ment or change in designation shall be entered on the minutes
of the governing authority.
SECTION 6 -10. Registration periods.
Qualification of candidates for municipal office shall
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begin at 9:00 a.m. on the forty -fifth day before the general
election and shall close at 5:00 p.m. on the thirtieth day
before the general election, and shall begin at 9:00 a.m. on the
thirtieth day before a special election and close at 5 :00 p.m.
on the tenth day before such special election.
SECTION 6 -11. Designation of office sought; election of Councilmen.
A candidate seeking one of two (2) or more public offices
each having the same title and to be filled at the same election
by the vote of the same electors shall not disignate the specific
office he is seeking. The six (6) candidates for city council
receiving the highest number of lawful votes cast shall be elected
as the six (6) councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island.
SECTION 6 -12. Election to be nonpartisan.
All elections held for the purpose of filling municipal
offices in the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island shall be
nonpartisan, and no political party shall conduct primaries
for the purpose of nominating candidates for such municipal
elections.
SECTION 6 -13. Plurality required to elect; election of mayor.
A candidate for municipal office shall be elected in a
general of special election by receiving a plurality of the votes
cast to fill such public office. The candidate for mayor receiving
the hgihest number of lawful votes cast shall be elected as mayor
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia.
SECTION 6 -14. Tie votes; runoff election.
In event of a tie vote in any election between two (2) or
more candidates for any office, whether mayor or councilman,
a new election between only the candidates thus tied in number
of votes for the particular office shall be ordered held by
the council of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island
on the fourteenth day after the holding of the first election
in accordance with the provisions of section 34A -1407 of the
Georgia Municipal Election Code, and the person who shall
receive the highest number of votes cast in the second or
runoff election, shall be declared to have been elected to the
office.
SECTION 6 -15. Secret ballots; use of voting machines.
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All votes cast in every municipal election held in the
City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island whether such election be
regular, special, general or other shall be by secret ballot;
but the ballots or votes at any such municipal election may,
at the option of the mayor and council of the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island be cast, registered, recorded and counted
by means of voting machines meeting the requirements of voting
machines that are allowed to be used as provided by the provisions
of the Georgia Municipal Election Code.
SECTION 6 -16. Absentee ballots.
Absentee ballots shall be used in all municipal elections.
The use of absentee ballots shall be governed by Chapter 34A-
13 of the Georgia Municipal Election Code.
SECTION 6 -17. Contested elections.
A contest case governed by the provisions of this section
shall be determined in the county in which the city hall is
located.
Any person who was a candidate in an election or any
aggrieved elector shall be permitted to contest the election
of any candidate upon any of the following grounds:
(1) Malconduct, fraud or irregularity by any election
official sufficient to change or place in doubt
the result.
(2) Ineligibility of the defendant for the office of
dispute.
(3) Illegal votes received, or legal votes rejected,
sufficient to change or place in doubt the result.
(d) An error in counting the votes or in declaring the
result of an election, if such error would change
the result.
(e) Any other cause which shows that another was the
person legally elected.
A petition to contest the results of a general or special
election shall be filed with the city clerk within five (5) days
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after the results of an election are certified to the governing
body of the city. A hearing shall then be set before the govern-
ing body. Written notice shall be given to all affected candidates
by the governing body of the city. The notice shall state the
time and place of the hearing and shall contain a copy of the
petition of contest. The hearing will take place not more than
ten (10) days nor less than five (5) days after service of the
notice upon the affected candidates.
The governing body shall have the authority to examine
the qualifications of electors concerning their right to vote,
order a recount of ballots, examine the registration lists and
perform such acts and conduct such examinations as may be
deemed necessary to determine the validity of a contest of an
election.
The final determination of the governing body of the
city may be appealed to the superior court in the manner of appeal
from a court of the ordinary, except that such appeal shall be
made within ten (10) days after determination of the contest
by the mayor and council by issuance of an order so signifying.
SECTION 6 -18. Qualifying fee not required.
The municipality shall not require any qualification fee
for any individual offering as a candidate for mayor or for
councilman either in a general or special election of the munici-
pality and shall publish such fact that no qualifying fee is
required together with the notice of the date of such municipal
election.
SECTION 6 -19. Publication of election, time of regular elections,
Succession by incumbent.
Every two (2) years, on the 1st Monday in April in each
even year, a regular election shall be held in the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, at the City Hall or at such other
place or places as the City Council may designate, for the election
of a Mayor and six (6) Councilmen, qualified for office as herein
before and here and after provided; and public notice of such
election date shall be published by the municipality in the
Savannah News -Press at least thirty (30) days prior to such
election, together with any other information required to be
published by the Georgia Municipal Election Code; and any in-
cumbent Mayor or incumbent Councilman who shall qualify as a
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candidate and be qualified to hold the office sought under provisions
of the Charter, may be a candidate in any election to succeed
himself or for office on the City Council.
SECTION 6 -20. Repealing conflicting ordinances.
All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6 -21. Code of Ordinances.
It is the intention of the governing body, and it is
hereby ordained, that the provisions of the Ordinance shall
become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia and the Sections of this
Ordinance may be re- numbered to accomplish such intention.
1976.
ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL this 16th day of February
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
Mayor
First Reading: February 16, 1976
Second Reading: February 16, 1976
Enacted: February 16, 1976
City Clerk
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Savannah 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, at the present time, Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia, is undertaking to construct a new
sanitary sewer system for the public health and welfare;
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 presently owned by B. P. and C. J. Hosti; and
WHEREAS, said B. P. and C. J. Hosti have agreed
to convey the lands to the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia, in exchange for any and all interest the
City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, may have in
certain other lands.
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:
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All their right, title and interest in
that tract of land between the western-
most lot line of Lot 1, Ward 5, City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
and the existing right -of -way of Inlet
Avenue and between the Easternmost lot
line of Lot 1, Ward 5, City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and the
existing right -of -way of Butler Avenue.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Council duly assembled authorizes the Mayor of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to accept in exchange for
the
the above described conveyance the following described
land;
All that lot, tract or parcel of land
lying and being in the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia
and being known as a portion of Lot 1,
Ward 5, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, as it appears on a map of the City
of Savannah Beach, located at Deed Record
Book 9 -T, page 42 and 43 of the records
of the Clerk of the Superior Court of
Chatham County, Georgia. Being more particu-
larly described as beginning at the inter-
section of Inlet Avenue and Butler Avenue
proceeding in a generally Southerly direc-
tion thirty -six (36') feet along the western
boundary of Butler Avenue to a point, thence
proceeding at a right angle to the tight-
of-way of Butler Avenue twenty -seven (27')
feet to a point on the easternmost right -
of -way of Inlet Avenue; thence proceeding
forty -six (46') feet along the Easternmost
right -of -way of Inlet Avenue to a point,
that being the POINT OF BEGINNING.
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ADPOTED in open Council this 16th day of
February, 1976.
FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
ENACTED:
THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
Mayor
City Clerk