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Savannah Beach, Georgia
October 13, 1976
The Regular Monthly Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council
was held this afternoon at 3:30 P.M., with Mayor Michael J.
Counihan presiding and a quorum consisting of the following____
Councilmen present: Edward J. Fahey, Bill Fleetwood, Jerome
Bettencourt, Fred de Borde, Karen Losey and Nick Alexander.
City Attorney W. Lance Smith, III was also present.
Mr. Willy Whalen appeared before Council complaining that
the City was sending him a water bill once a month but his
water was disconnected three years ago quite a distance from
his meter. He feels he should only be required to pay the
sewer bill. Mayor Counihan turned the matter over to Council -
man de Borde for study.
Marcia (Berry) Donaldson appeared before Council describing
the many problems that have arisen from the continued parking
of marina customers along Venetian Drive near the home of her
parents. After showing Council pictures of the problem and letters
between the previous Council and City Attorney on the problem,
she requested that Council approve the enforcement of the
No Parking Signs she plans to put up. She asks that this be done
only until they can sell the house.
Mrs. Tom Bradley, owner of Tyee Marina, stated that this
same problem existed when the Berrys' purhcased their house
but it did not stop them from buying.
At this time Mayor Counihan stated that the matter would
be handled by Council.
Pat Nelson and Richard Hood were introduced to Council by
the Mayor as two young men who had interviewed him for a school
project.
Chief John Solomon of the Savannah Beach Volunteer Fire
Department presented Council with a Fire Department Master
Plan which consisted of several suggestions on what the present
department lacks and what is needed to produce and maintain a
highly trained and experienced department. Among these suggestions
were the purchases of a new truck, more beepers, and a paid
fireman. The Mayor said that he and the Council would look
into these recommendations and thanked the Chief for coming
before Council.
The meeting was then opened by the Mayor for the conduct
of business legally presented.
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The Minutes of August llth, September 8th, and September 13th,
1976 were approved as written.
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Bills of the various departments for the month of October
were approved for payment.
At this time, City Attorney Lance Smith gave a rundown on a
Quit Claim request by Col. Zender V. Dean for a portion of
:eechwood Drive. Upon applying for a financial loan with
First Federal it was discovered that the house had been built
on a portion of Beechwood Drive for which First Federal is
requiring a Quit Claim from the City of Savannah Beach to
Col. Dean.
After a discussion between Councilmembers on the location
of the house and whether the property should be sold or given,
a motion was made by Councilman de Borde that a survey and a
Real Estate Appraisal of the property be made at the expense
of the Deans, at which time the City could determine a reasonble
price for the property. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Bettencourt. An amendment to the motion was made by Councilman
Fahey that a special meeting be called when this information is
reviewed.
Following the amendment made by Councilman Fahey, the
motion was carried on a vote of four in favor with Councilmen
Fleetwood and Alexander abstaining.
Councilman deBorde gave Council a rundown on a problem
Mrs. Irene Williams of 73 Chatham Avenue has had for seven years
with a collapsed storm sewer line running through the middle
of her property. He stated that it was his understanding that
she was willing to give an easement in order to install a new
line. Mrs. Willaims stated that she was willing to give
easement on the southside of her property adjacent to a vacant
lot. She added that a new outlet through the seawall will
need to be added at the City's expense.
City Attorney Smith asked Mrs. Williams if she would sign
an agreement releasing the City of all past present and future
damages to her property as a result of the storm sewerline.
Mrs. Williams stated that she was not after any of the City's
money but that she felt the past damages were the fault of the
City's. She was, therefore, willing to sign a release on the in-
stallation of the new line only.
After further discussion, the City Attorney suggested that
upon receipt of the releases which Mrs. Williams attorney is
to draw up, a motion be made that immediate action be taken to
relieve Mrs. Willams of this problem. Following a phone call
to her attorney, Mrs. Williams stated that she would be willing
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to accept $250.00 from the City to help pay for legal services.
This was agreed by the entire Council.
Councilman Bill Fleetwood stated that the present Personnel
Ordinance needed to be revised or completely removed and a new
one put in its place. He continued by saying that a Special
Meeting had been set for the 27th of October for the purpose
of making any changes the Council felt were necessary.
Councilman Fleetwood brought up the Franchise Agreement
between the City and Savannah Electric and Power Company stating
that it was outdated and needed to be revised. He had received
a new agreement from them but felt the reading should be held
off until the next meeting giving the City Attorney time to go
over it. This was agreed by the Mayor and Council.
City Attorney Smith read an amendment to an Ordinance
updating the Franchise Agreement between the City and Southern
Bell stating that the license would now be based on 3% of
the receipts from Southern Bell. The amendment read as follows:
ORDINANCE
This was accepted as the first reading, the second reading
to be at the next regular or special called meeting.
At this time Councilman Alexander read a letter received
from Mr. Shuble Boling of the Chatham County Health Department'
setting up a time schedule for house inspections and showing
a fee of $1533.00 for the year of 1976. Mr. Alexander made a
motion that the clerk write Mr. Boling for a schedule and fee
for 1977 and that the inspections be re- established for Savannah
Beach. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fleetwood and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Counihan told Council he felt Mr. Bob Williams of
the Sewer Plant should be required to sign a contract agreeing
to repay the City for the expense of sending him to school.
Councilman deBorde stated that the Ciyt Attorney should be
allowed to study this before an agreement is drawn up.
It was decided to hold this in abeyance for further study.
At this time City Attorney. Lance Smith brought up a sub-
division request by Mr. Abe Javetz for his property described
as Lot 45, Ward 2, Savannah Beach, Georgia. Mr. Smith stated
that when he received the request from Mr. Javetz he turned it
over to City Hall inorder that they might let the Zoning Admin-
istrator go voer it. He then called on Mr. Earl Anderson,
Zoning Administrator, to give his findings. Mr. Anderson stated
he found everything in order and recommended approval by Council
for the subdivision.
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Mayor Counihan asked whether the plat showed an easement
for garbage pickup, etc. Mr. Anderson stated that an easement
of 10' was shown. Chief Johnny Solomon of the Savannah Beach
-------Volunteeepartment explained to Council that the 10'
easement was considered a walking easement and was not suitable
to handle a fire truck.
After a long discussion, Councilman deBorde made a motion
that the subdivision request by Mr. Abe Javetz be approved on
the grounds that he allow for a 12' easement. In addition, he
stated that the property owner adjoining Mr. Javetz must be
required to give 12' also, if and when he decides to subdivide.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Fahey and was carried on
a vote of five for and one abstention by Councilman Fleetwood.
Councilman Bill Fleetwood stated that Mr. Sidney Register
on Tenth Street wished to purchase the portion of 10th Street
running east from his property line to the corner of Fourth Ave.
He suggested that the neighbors, Mr. Walsh and Mr. O'leary,
be notified of Mr. Registers request before Council wades a
decision. Mayor Counihan suggested the City sell only a portion
of the area he requested so as not to land lock the neighbors.
This was agreed by all Councilmembers. At this time, the Mayor
appointed Councilman Fahey to find out exactly how much land
Mr. Register needed and to report back to Council at the next
Regular Council Meeting.
Councilman Nick Alexander presented to Council a proposal
to turn 16th Street into a two -way street. He presented Council
with several drawings showing 16th Street and the parking lots
from 14th Street to 18th Street and the proposed changes to be
made. Following a question and answer period by the other members
of Council, it was decided that Council would meet at 16th Street
before the Special Meeting called for October 27th to discuss the
proposal.
Councilperson Karen Losey stated that at the present time
the Savannah Beach Volunteer Fire Department has a total of
29 regular members, ten of which were on the pension plan. She
made a suggestion that the City of Savannah Beach begin paying
the $5.00 a month for the ten members as well as any new members,
not to exceed 30 members. She hoped this would encourage new
members. Councilman Fleetwood moved that the City pay for the
first ten members and any new members not to exceed 30. The
payments were to begin after the first of the month. This was
seconded by Councilman de Borde and unanimously carried.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
to the next regular or special called meeting.
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCILMAN:
DEPT:
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1976
AUTO ELECTRIC
COASTAL CHLORINATORS SERVICE
T. S. CHU
JOHN BRABHAM HEATING & AIR
COASTAL CHEMICAL CO.
MERRITT AUTO SUPPLY CO.
MOTION INDUSTRIES
MAYS EZ MO
MCKENNA
SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER
USEMCO INC.
THE MASURY PAINT CENTER
EZ AUTO PARTS
MOUNTAIN, ELECTRONICS
THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE
WESCO
SOUTHLAND OIL
STANDARD OIL
WATER /SEWER
TO BE APPROVED
#2795 42.98
#6852 $100.00
#12400, 12450
12347 8.58
#1209 65.00
#40730 360.00
#6370 5.53
#23,52941,
23 -54717 149.52
#12547 14.00
#19467 136.28
#11958,11987,10826 230.20
#3875 220.00
#5036
#8613
#65207
#76529
#827214
#685333
#7769, 2669
TOTAL
40.56
29.75
19.15
10.70
13..80
2.00
287.60
1,735.65
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER.AND SOUTHERN BELL BILLS ARE NOT IN AT THIS
DATE. MAY I HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY WHEN RECEIVED.
SOUTHERN BELL TEL &,TEL
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
APPROVED
)?/7
_7).eLL
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
155.15
2,503.51
2,658.66
$4,394.31
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COUNCILMAN: FRED J. DE:BORDE DEPT: D.P.W. & SANITATION
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1976 TO BE APPROVED
D.P.
AUTO ELECTRIC #2593,29378 $101.13
DEACY WELDING SUPPLY CO. #142861 17.79
EZ AUTO #8492, 8561 12.60
FINCHER FORD #8231 306.57
JONES EQUIPMENT CO. 2 DRIVE BELTS 34.47
TYBEE 66 SERVICE #099675 3.00
TYBEE GARAGE #472 -50 3.00
GUERRY LUMBER CO.
STANDARD OIL
SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER
SANITATION
EZ AUTO PARTS
STANDARD OIL
SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER.
#20571 45.40
#7769, 2669 . 512.59•
53665
#10826 20.00
TOTAL
1,056.55
#8492,8625
8605 31.52
#7769, 2669
53665 416.72
#12033 25.50
TOTAL 473.74
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER AND SOUTHERN BELL BILLS ARE NOT IN AT THIS
DATE. MAY I HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY WHEN RECEIVED.
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
APPROVED
1,290.01
14.53
TOTAL 1,354.04
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COUNCILMAN: KAREN LOSEY DEPT: FIRE DEPT.
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1976 TO BE APPROVED
ANDERSON'S SER. STATION #9011 -18 $ 9.00
SAVANNAH COMMUNICATIONS #6245 23.95
STANDARD OIL #7769,2669 19.17
KUTCHEY AUTO SUPPLY #17725,9252 34.02
SOUTHERN MARINE & SUPPLY .#29778 17.50
TOTAL 103.64
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER AND SOUTHERN BELL BILLS ARE NOT IN AT THIS
DATE. MAY I .HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY WHEN RECEIVED.
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC 19.25
BELL 47.40
APPROVED
COUNCILMAN:
WILLIAM C. FLEETWOOD.
DEPT: - FINANCE
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1976
COLEMAN OFFICE OUTFITTERS, INC.
JAMES M. CARGILL CO.
EAGLE EXTERMINATING
ELECTRONICS 21
HERNANDEZ PRINTING
KENNICKELL PRINTING
PITNEY -BOEWS
CITY OF SAVANNAH
THOMPSON'S SPORTING
SAVANNAH NEWS - PRESS
XEROX CORP.
ZONING BULLETIN
TO BE APPROVED
#4150 25.86
#4140, 4303 169.32
SEPT. SERVICE 6.00
#8719,8786 44.74
#1772 31.02
#33339 172.30
#893803 33.00
#951 -1263 30.02
#3689 -17.39
264.86
- #038939693 291.24
1 YR. SUBSCRIP. 22.50
TOTAL
1,108.25
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER AND SOUTHERN BELL BILLS ARE NOT IN AT THIS
DATE. MAY I HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY WHEN RECEIVED.
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
TOTAL
41.93
72.14
.114.07
COUNCILMAN: JFROMF EFTTFNCOURT
DEPT: PARKS, RECREATION, LIFEGUARDS
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976
IIBILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1976
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CERAMICS:
THE CERAMIC SHOPPE
DEL -DOTS
DOWN SOUTH CERAMICS
GALAXY CERAMICS
J. PETREA
FRANCES SOLOMON
PARK RECREATION:
T. S. CHU
RECREATION EXPENSE VARIOUS:
SAV. UMPIRE ASSOCIATION
THOMPSON SPORTING .GOODS
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER.
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
TO BE APPROVED
#3170 - 22,3170 -12 14.26
4177 -19
GREENWARE 9/15/76 40.84
#1591,621,620 63.28
1127,953,742,1185,1680 143.93
GREENWARE 69.34
AUTO EXPENSE 33.00
TOTAL
#13011, 12331
TOTAL
TROPHIES
TOTAL
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
364.65
6.40
6.40
710.00
213.80
923.80
101.88
17.46
119.34
$1,414.19
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COUNCILMAN: EDWARD J. FAHEY
DEPT:
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING ncrnBFR 13, 1976
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SFPTFMRFR, 1,976
POLICE DEPT.
ANDERSON'S SOC. STATION
AUTO ELECTRIC
BREAKFAST CLUB
BARRETT OIL CO.
BEASLEY & CARLSON
COASTAL PAPER CO.
CHU'S 7 -11 MART
T.S.:CHU CO.
EAGLE EXTERMINATING
FRANK'S UNIFORMS, INC.
IBM CORP.
SOUTHLAND OIL
SAVANNAH GAS •
SEA BREEZE ELECTRONICS
TRIANGLE DRIVE IN
YOUMANS SIGN CO.
ZIP.: CODE DIRECTORY
J.C. LEWIS •
LINDERMAN'S FLORIST
TYBEE 66
SOUTHERN MARINE SUPPLY
PARKING METER DEPT.
TYBEE GARAGE
T. S. CHU CO.
Pnl TCF 7iITY2ARKTNC MFTFRS
TO BE APPROVED
TEN TICKETS
REPAIR ALTERNATOR
#1444
#20278
#5691
#77242
#887,894,867,
5419,873,1106 17.65
#12826,12394,12335 5.33
SEPT. SERVICE 6.25
#52321,52274 72.46
#1KDF983 19.80
#395177 1.97
47 13275 5546 0 3 9.18
#34 279.42
#781,49,797,28 4.60
RESERVED PARKING SIGN 5.00
$ 140.22
78.61
4.95
772.50
59.79
18.27
#9065
JUSTICE FUNERAL
#99607 •
#29778
TOTAL
#469 -46
& CAR STUCK IN
SAND BY METER
#12995
TOTAL
4.95
188.66
15.00
15.00
17.50
1,737.11
13.75
1.76
15.51
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER AND SOUTHERN BELL ARE NOT IN AT THIS TIME.
MAY I HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY WHEN RECEIVED.
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
AYTEY
.TEL & TEL
/077y7
TOTAL
283.05
145.97
429.02
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH,
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, PROVIDING THAT THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH,
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, BE AMENDED BY REVIS-
SECTION 11 -8, SCHEDULE OF LICENSE TAXES,
UNDER "TELEPHONE COMPANY" OF SAID CODE:
PROVIDING THAT THE SCHEDULE OF LICENSE TAXES
FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANY BE CHANGED.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, that: Section 11 -8, Schedule
of License Taxes, under "Telephone Company" be amended so that
such Section under "Telephone Company" shall read as follows:
Section 11 -8 Schedule of License Taxes
Telephone Canpany
(a) Each telephone company operating in the City shall pay an occupational
license tax in the amount of three percent (3 %) of the recurring . local ser-
vice revenues received by such company from subscribers located within the
City or one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), whichever is greater.
Said occupational license tax shall be paid in quarterly installments, each
of which shall be due on or before the last day of the second (2nd) month
following the end of each calendar quarter and shall be based on recurring
local service revenues billed during such calendar quarter.
(b) "Recurring local service revenue" shall mean:
(1) Monthly charges for local exchange service, including:
a. Charges for additional listings and joint users;
b. The guarantee portion of the charge for semi- public
pay station services;
c. Charges for local message rate service, including
mobile service local messages; and
d. Subscriber station revenues from teletypewriter
exchange service;
(2) Charges for Morse transmission, signaling, date transmission,
remote metering and supervisory control, where both terminal
points are within the City limits; and
(3) All charges for local private line services (except audio
and video program transmission services) where both terminals
of the private line are within the City limits.
Nothing in this definition shall preclude the charging of a separate
franchise tax for the transmission or audio or video programs to customers
by CATV companies.
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It is the intention of the governing body, and it
is hereby ordained the Code or Ordinances, City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, may have its sections renumber-
ed to accomplish the revision of this ordinance.
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
revised.
ENACTED in open Council this the 27th day of
October , 1976.
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE
ISLAND, GEORGIA
BY:
ATTEST:
First Reading: October 13, 1976
Second Reading: October 27, 1976
Enacted: October 27, 1976
CLERK OF OF COUNCIL