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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19761027SCMeeting1 15 Special Called Meeting October 27, 1976 A Special Called Meeting of City Council was held this after- noon in the Councilroom at City Hall hearing a request by Col. and Mrs. Zender V. Dean for a Quit Claim from the City on their property described as Lot 1, Block 33, Beechwood Drive, Fort Ward. The second purpose for which the meeting was called was to discuss an offer made by Mr. and Mrs. William McCusker on the property known as the "Tybrisa Property ". The meeting was presided over by Mayor M. J. Counihan with a qorum consisting of the following Councilmen present: Edward J. Fahey, William C. Fleetwood, Fred de Borde, Nick C. Alexander, Karen Losey and Jerome Bettencourt. City Attorney W. Lance Smith was also present. Others attending the meeting were Mr. and Mrs. William McCusker and Col. and Mrs. Zender V. Dean. The meeting was officially opened for the transaction of business. Councilman de Borde stated that at the last regular Council meeting when the Quit Claim request by Col. Dean was discussed, he moved that the City try to give them a buffer of 15 feet necessary for the protection of their house. He continued by saying that the Deansi were also to have a survey by an indepen- dent surveyor. According to the survey dated August 18, 1976, presented by Col. Dean, the house was built almost entirely on Beechwood Drive. He, therefore, cannot go along with his earlier motion due to the fact it would mean the City would be giving all of Beechwood Drive to the Deans. Mrs. Dean presented Council with another plat of the property drawn up by Mr. George Oertel of the Oceanagraphic Institute showing a more detailed description of the layout of the house which brought about several questions from Councilman de Borde on which plat showed the correct situation of the house. Councilman Fahey stated that according to what he could see, the house was not built on Lot 1. Col. Dean answered by saying the entire area was Lot 1. 16 -2- City Attorney Smith explained to Council that a warranty deed is only as good as the person who writes it. The Deans should enforce their warranty because goes back to the party who gave Col Dean the warranty deed on Col. Dean spoke saying he though Council demonstrated a great deal of passion at the last meeting but he feels that they are beginning to take a different course. All he asks is for the City to grant his Quit Claim Deed. Councilman Alexander suggested that rather than grant a Quit Claim, Col. Dean should pay for the additional 750 to 800 square feet he is requesting quit claim on. Councilman Fleetwood stated he feels that since the City never dedicated Beechwood Drive they therefore have no right to sell it because they do not own it. Col. Dean asked that Council go ahead and vote on whether to grant him the Quit Claim or not. Councilman Bettencourt suggested that Col. Dean exchange a portion of Lot 1 of comparative size for that portion of Beechwood Drive on which the house was situated. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Fleetwood moved that the City give the Deans a Quit Claim for a 15 foot buffer for the sum of $50.00. There being no second, the motion died.. After continued discussion, Councilman Fahey moved that the City sell the property on which the house is built for the sum of 1,00.0 The motion ood abstained duedtoy Councilman Alexander. personaiterest and Councilman n Fleet Councilman de Borde opposed. The next item on the agenda was an offerrb yaMr. aandT rs. William McCusker to purchase the property Tract" on Butler Avenue. According to Councilman Q aheydthey were willing to give the City a $5,000.00 downpayment and were asking for a 90 day option. At the end of the 90 days if they could not come up with the remaining balance of $205,000.00 the City would keep the binder. At this time City Attorney Smith read a Resolution authorizing Mayor M. J. Counihan to sign the proposed contract with Mr. and Mrs. William McCusker. RESOLUTION 1 17 -3- Following the reading of the Resolution, Councilman Fahey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman de Borde and unanimously carried. Councilman Alexander asked that it be made clear that the parking lot between 14th and 15th Streets remained with the City and also asked that the small street running behind the Wilson Hotel on 16th Street be left open for use by the Police and Fire Departments. This was agreed to by the McCuskers. City Attorney Smith presented to Council the contracts between the City of Savannah Beach, architects, engineers and the U.S. Department of Commerce on projects for Title I of the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act. The contracts were as follows: 1. Between the City of Savannah Beach and Meyer - Gray Architects for the Municipal Building Project. 2. Between the City of Savannah BEach and J. Paul Hansen Architects for the Bathhouses Project. 3. Between the City of Savannah Beach and Thomas and Hutton Engineering Company for the Paving Project. 4. Between the City of Savannah Beach and Thomas and. Hutton Engineering Company for the Storm Water Pumping Stations Project. 5. Between the City of Savannah Beach and Thomas and Hutton Engineering Company for the Parking Lot Project. Mr. Smith stressed that the City was under no obligation to come up with any money unless the contracts were accepted and we received the funds. The fees quoted in the contracts are in line with current fees for such services. Councilman Fleetwood made a motion to accept the contracts. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fahey and unanimously carried. At this time Councilman Alexander stated that he and several members of Council had met at 16th Street to discuss his proposal of making changes in the parking situation and traffic flow. Councilman Fahey stated that if this was approved, it would be necessary that a Policeman direct traffic every weekend at the corner of 16th and Butler Avenue. This was agreed to by all. 1 18 -4- Councilman Fleetwood made a motion to go ahead with the change. The motion was seconded by Councilman Losey and unanimously carried. Councilman Fleetwood then brought up the Ordinance, which was read at the last regular meeting, for changing the schedule of licensing utilities. He stated the only change that has been made since the first reading was changing the minimum . pay- ment to $1,500.00. At this time he made a formal motion to adopt the Ordinance which was seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried. Mayor Counihan again presented the Personnel Ordinance to Council stating that he felt it should be completely abolished and the running of the town back to the hands of the Mayor and Council. Councilman Fleetwood explained that doing away with the Ordinance would bring about unionization because the employees need some type of representation. He suggested that the Ordinance be revised, not abolished. Councilman de Borde suggested the Mayor appoint a committee for the purpose of reviewing the Personnel Ordinance and then presenting any changes before the Council. .Mayor Counihan asked each member of Council to read the Ordinance thoroughly in order that it can be handled at the December meeting. City Attorney Lance Smith read a Proclamation declaring the second week of November as Youth Appreciation Week. PROCLAMATION Councilman Bettencourt read list of activities he had planned for the chilSreri participate schools on Tybee during werethat i ethe He continued by saying that the process of electing a child Mayor and Council. Councilman Alexander made a motion that the Proclamation be accepted as read. This motion was seconded by Councilman Losey and unanimously carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned till the next regular or special called meeting. Mayor 1 1 The Optimist Club of Savannah Beaeh Tybee ; . 2' Island Georgia Dec. S. 1976 Michael J. Counihan Mayor Savannah Beach, Georgia Dear Mayor Counihan, The Savannah Beach Optimist Club would like to say "Thanks" to you and your council for the big part you played in making our "Youth Apprecia- tion Week" project a real success. We feel that the Honor Youth Mayor and the six Honor Council Members that attended the regular Council meeting will be better informed citizens and voters as a result of the courtesy which you showed them. You have been a real friend to the Optimist Club and to the children who live or go to school at the beach and we wanted to let you know that we appreciate it. sS Sincerely, David Thomas Secretary "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK" PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the vast majority of the youth are concerned, knowledgeable and responsible citizens, and WHEREAS, the accomplishments and achievements of the young citizens deserve recognition and praise of their elders, and WHEREAS, Optimist International has since 1954 developed and promoted a program entitled Youth Appreciation Week, and WHEREAS, the citizens of Savannah Beach, Georgia have indicated a desire to join with the Optimists in expressing appreciation and approval of the youth, I, M. J. Counihan, Mayor, therefore proclaim the second week of November a Youth Appreciation Week in Savannah Beach, Georgia. By this action, let it be known that we have faith in the ability of today's youth as they assume responsible roles in the future of Mankind. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA '71 _ J. COtn THAN, MAYOR - E. M. PATTERSON, CITY CLERK (SEAL)