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Home My Public Portal About19761110CCMeeting1 Savannah Beach, Georgia November 10, 1976 The regular called meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah Beach was held this afternoon in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 3:30 P.M. The meeting was presided over by Mayor M. J. Counihan with a quorum consisting of the following Councilmen present: Edward Fahey, Jerome Bettencourt, Karen Losey, Nick Alexander, Fred DeBorde and Bill Fleetwood. City Attorney Lance Smith was also present. Also present were the childrens Mayor and Council elected by their schools for Youth Appreciation Week. They were as follows: Brian Hendricks, Mayor, Angel Hosti, Kathy Hood, Patrick Nelson, Chris Odom, Christina Boyd, Sean Williams and. Katryn Anderson as Council. Before the meeting was officially opened, Mayor Counihan presented a problem to the young Mayor and Council, that being that they must decide whether the elections should continue to be held in the City Hall or moved to the schools. If moved to the schools it would involve closing them for a full day, thus, giving the children a holiday. A motion was made by Sean Williams to leave the elections as they are at City Hall. This was seconded by Chris Odom and unanimously carried. There being no further business for the children, this portion of the meeting was closed by Mayor Hendricks. At this time, Al "Rooster" Williams appeared before Council repeating a request he had made in the past for a stop sign at Second and Miller. He offered to pay for the stop sign if Council would have it installed. He also requested Council to approve some fill dirt in the same location. These requests were seconded by Mrs. Stella Case. Mayor Counihan turned these matters over to Councilman Alexander for his handling. Mr. J. A. Yarborough wished to go on record stating that during any heavy rain his yard is flooded. Mr. W. A. Brogdon appeared describing a problem he has been having of sewerage backing -up into his house at #91 Cedarwood Drive. He also complained of an overgrown lot near him that is owned by Lawton Daley. Mayor Counihan turned the sewer problem over to Councilman DeBorde for his handling and directed Mr. Brogdon to the City Hall on the overgrown lot. 22 1 1 -2- Mr. Sam Whittington, #24 Lew;;; Avenue, asked that the speed limit signs on Lewis Avenue be rry aced as the present signs were either knocked down or too faded out to see. The matter was turned over to Councilman Alexander of the Department of Public Works. Mrs. Irene Williams again aeared before. Council asking that Council please do something about the storm drain running through he property. She stated ;:hat she no longer can give easement on the south side of her property as the contractors who repairing the seawall have gcle and she had offered to give the easement only while they were there and the yard was dug up from construction. She aced that as long as the storm drain ran through 50 feet of her property, she could never build on top of it. The Mayor and Council assure.,i Mrs. Williams that they were studying the situation and were t; -ying to resolve it. The meeting was opened for t-he transaction of business legally presented. The first item was the second reading of an ordinance amending the Savannah BEach Zoning Ordinance by changing the square footage requirements for multi- family housing and cor- recting a typographical error. 1she Clerk read the ordinance as follows: ORDINANZ E Following the reading of the- ordinance, Councilman DeBorde moved that the ordinance _be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman-. Alexander and carried on a vote of five (5) for the adopt__ cm and one abstention, that being Councilman Fleetwood. Councilman Fleetwood explain: ed to Council that he had made an extensive study on group insurance for the City's employees but felt Council should hold this matter in abeyance until anew Personnel Policy is e- stablished. This was agreed to by all. Councilman DeBorde stated to Council that he felt that every house, whether a duplex or whatever, that is tied into the City's water system, should - >e required to install a water meter. He moved that the City WI-te each of the people who are not metered at this time and explain that they are required to do so. Councilman Fleetwood ::'made a motion to amend the original motion to say all house,; that are not metered should be required to install a meter i___ practical. The motion with the amendment was unanimously carried. 23 1 -3- Councilman Alexander stated that as the Council was aware, he was interested in having directional street signs installed on Butler Avenue directing traffic to the beach front parking lots. He moved that the City write to Mr. T. S. McKenzie of the State Department of Transportation on the feasibility of the State of Georgia installing the signs. The motion was seconded by Councilman DeBorde and unanimously carried. At an earlier meeting, Councilman Alexander had proposed that Council designate the beach area north of 18th Street as a surf - fishing area with no swimming allowed. City Attorney Lance Smith read two ordinances on the proposal which read as follows: TWO ORDINANCES Following the reading of the ordinances, Councilman Alexander moved their adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fleetwood and unanimously carried. Councilman Fleetwood stated that a franchise agreement with Savannah Electric and Power Company was not completed, but that it would be in its final form in time for the December agenda meeting. Councilman Alexander presented a schedule of Housing Inspections and a fee schedule he had received from the Chatham County Health Department. Councilman Deborde moved that the agreement with Chatham County Health Department be re- established based on the Schedule of Inspections and fee schedule. The motions was seconded by Councilman Losey and unanimously carried. At this time Mayor Counihan had the Clerk read a Resolution stating that the City of Savannah Beach endorses the re- establishment of passenger rail service on a north to south corridor which would bring rail service from Chicago through Atlanta and Savannah to Miami. The Resolution read as follows: RESOLUTION A motion to adopt the Resolution as read was made by Councilman Alexander. It was seconded by Councilman Fahey and unanimously carried. City Attorney Smith stated it was his understanding that the Council had several revisions in the City Charter they would like to present to the General Assembly in January, as well as a bill for the sale of liquor on Sundays. He proposed that the Mayor appoint a committee to work up the revisions and submit them to Council for approval. There 24 -4- being no objections, the Mayor so ordered. Chief John Price appeared before Council representing the Marine Rescue Squadron who were requesting a telephone to be installed on the outside of the meeting house at Chimney Creek. He proposed that it would be enclosed in a locked box and only certain people would be issued a key. After some discussion, it was decided a more extensive study was needed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular or special called meeting. City Clerk 1 Mayor 25 COUNCILMAN: WILLIAM C FLEETWOOD DEPT: FINANCE DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1976 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1976 TO BE APPROVED ELECTRONICS 21 HERB ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL INST. OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS MASURY PAINT CENTER OELSCHIG - FLORAL W. LANCE SMITH SMITH'S WATCH REPAIR SOUTHERN PRESS XEROX RAMADA INN EAGLE EXTERMINATING SAVANNAH GAS REVENUE SHARING FUND: NCR CORP APPR,OVE11)—_—. d � ' /, '' fl a. 1 /": 7 #9731, #3.440 #12027 SUBSCRIPTION DUES 5101,5035,5381, 5229 FLOWERS FOR GEORGE FUNERAL THIGPEN LITIGATION ALEXANDER NAME PLATE. INV. #12278 #39375530 LUNCH TICKETS FOR ELECTION 195.48 27.50 70.00 20.00 210.90 21.50 #47 15275 7775 0 7 TOTAL . 0 X600`7 1 (C O 6.00 7.10 1,774.75 #M517320,M506726, M504198,M- 508231, M522751,10- 21459, 09- 020434,10- 021458. 09- 020433 $2,254.10 TOTAL $2,254.10 1 COUNCILMAN: NICK ALEXANDER DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING DEPT: D.P.W. S SANITATION NOVEMBER 10. 1976 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1976 TO BE APPROVED AUTO ELECTRIC #2890 $35.11 T S CHU #13026,13039, 13047,13035, 13024 16.83 EZ AUTO #8822,8787, 8773,8718 99.52 JONES EQUIPMENT REPAIR MOWER 18.80 A.P. SOLOMON,IV INSTALL CB 7.15 STANDARD OIL #2770,53773 221.91 SEMMES HARDWARE #605 .37.05 AMOCO OIL #969920 124.95 DEACY WELDING SUPPLY #145339 6.00 ** TOTAL 567.32 SANITATION: ROAD. MACHINERY #11068 6.72 SIMCO SUPPLY #21482 20.13 STANDARD OIL #2770,53773 173.97 TOTAL 200.82 **NOT POSTED TO EXPENSE CARD SAVANNAH ELECTRIC AND POWER AND SOUTHERN BELL BILLS NOT IN AT THIS DATE. MAY I HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY THESE BILLS WHEN IN. COUNCILMAN: - _ •niL RD _1_ FAHFY DEPT: -PfI ICF & PARKING MFTER DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1976 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF POLICE DEPT: F. ANDERSON SOC STA• BARRETT OIL CO. T S CHU'S CHU'S 7 -11 MART. FRANK'S UNIFORMS' HARRISON UNIFORMS OCTOBER, 1976 TO BE APPROVED BOB MADDOX CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH RADIO SHACK SAVANNAH GAS. A P SOLOMON, IV STRICKLAND'S SUPERMARKET TRIANGLE DRIVE IN WORLD —WIDE CAMERA FAIR. EAGLE EXTERMINATING PAPER CHEMICAL SUPPLY CO. PARKING METER DEPT: AMERICAN PARKING METER APPRQVED - l 1i.7L -.7) #4014- 12,4184 -34, 4014 - 14,4183 -32, 1131 - 23,1131 -25, 1131 - 24,1131 -21, 1131- 22,1131 -20 187.22 #20090,8659,2834, 2833 322.80 #13049,13051,13045, 13095 5.83 #1167,1137,1141,1147 1152,1115,1157 19.12 #52596 4.00• #9295,9312,9365, 9471,9490,9471 #9850 #57697 47 13275 5546 0 3 INSTALL CBS DOG FOOD #735 - 16,791 -35 #11503 #6126 2,327.85 4,84 14.94 18.70 28.55 3.95 4.10 72.75 6.25 22.50 TOTAL 3,043.40 #12098, 12044 246.18 TOTAL 246.18 1 1 COUNCILMAN: JEROME BETTENCOURT DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING DEPT: - RECREATION, PARKS, LIFEGUAR NOVEMBER.10, 1976 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1976 CERAMICS: THE CERAMIC SHOPPE GALAXY CERAMICS KATHY HANES MRS. THELMA PETREA COMMUNITY HOUSE: HERB ELECTRIC AMOCO OIL CO. MEMORIAL PARK: HERB ELECTRIC. TO BE APPROVED #13201 - 15,13193 -21 11.45 #1414,1511 55.70 #2207 -5 26.00 GREENWARE 9.01) #3448 #969917 #3438 TOTAL '102.15 198.60 30.35 TOTAL 228.95 TOTAL 207.34 207.34 • GRAND TOTAL 538.44 SOUTHERN BELL AND SAVANNAH ELECTRIC 5 POWER BILLS ARE NOT IN AT THIS TIME. MAY I HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY THESE WHEN IN. 111 /PROVED COUNCILMAN: KAREN_ 1 OSFY DEPT: DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1976 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF F. ANDERSON SOC STATION JAMES M CARGILL HAROLD SALES & SERVICE STANDARD OIL OCTOBER, 1976 J C LEWIS SAVANNAH TIRE AND RUBBER * *NOT POSTED TO EXPENSE CARD #4184 -29 #4802 #30777,30966 #2770 #300 #12663 TOTAL FTR_F TIFPARTMFNT TO BE APPROVED 1.75 22.93 1,007.95 9.59 18.00 199.90 ** 1,260.12 IISAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER AND SOUTHERN BELL BILLS ARE NOT IN AT THIS TIME. MAY I HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY THESE WHEN IN. 1 COUNCILMAN: FRED DE B0RDE DEPT: WATER /SEWER DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1976 BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF BADGER METER, INC. CHERNE SCIENTITIC JAMES M CARGILL COASTAL CHEMICAL T.S. CHU EZ AUTO PARTS HERB ELECTRIC JONES EQUIPMENT CO. LAKESIDE EQUIPMENT MCKENNA SUPPLY MOTION INDUSTRIES MORGAN, INC. MERRITT AUTO SUPPLY PAPER CHEMICAL SUPPLY A.P. SOLOMON, IV SOUTHLAND OIL UTILITIES SUPPLY SLOAN ELECTRIC CO. WATER S SEWAGE WORKS SOUTHERN MARINE E IND. STANDARD OIL CO. F...ANDERSON SOC STATION BUTLER SUPPLY NALCO CHEMICAL CO. OCTOBER, 1976 ** NOT POSTED TO EXPENSE. CARD TO BE APPROVED INV. #657850 INV. #13503,13775, 13614 INV. #4806 INV. #41074 #13041 INV. #8677 INV. #3071,2640 REPAIR MOWER INV. #9583 INV. #21482 INV. #52988 INV. #76598 INV. #8194 INV. #6668 INSTALL CBS INV. #685402 INV. #25929,25731 INV. #623,622'621. 620 SUBSCRIPTION INV. #30270 INV. #2770 #1131 -26 #5480 #B71857 TOTAL $117.40 540.81 11.35 360.00 .49 27.14 654.60 18.80 1,284.90 312.00 44.89 36.82 13.52 26.95 14.30 2.70 479.11 372.98 20.00 6.00 143.84 4.00 1,050.15 401.21 ** 5/943.96 SAVANNAH ELECTRIC AND POWER AND SOUTHERN BELL BILLS ARE NOT IN AT THIS TIME. MAY I HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO PAY THESE WHEN IN. 1 1 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- ING ARTICLE V, SECTION A, PARAGRAPH 11 OF APPENDIX A OF SAID CODE: PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR AND TO CHANGE THE SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI - FAMILY HOUSING. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, that: Article V, Section A, Paragraph 11 of Appendix A, of the Code of Ordi- nances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, be amended so that such Article shall read as follows: One - family Two- family Zone Lot Area Lot Area R -1 12,000 Sq.Ft. Multi- family Lot Area 1 0 0 R -2 4,500 Sq.Ft. 6,750 Sq.Ft. R -T 0 Minimum Yard Requirements Front Major, Minor Streets 35 30 35 30 30 7,000 Sq.Ft. 8,000 Sq.Ft. Add for each 35 additional unit over two 2,000 Sq.Ft. per unit Minimum Yard Requirements Rear 2 Each Side 3 35 10 15 10 25 10 1r'he board of zoning appeals shall have the power to increase or decrease the foregoing lot area per apartment unit by twenty (20) per cent upon considering light and air space, character of neighborhood and health and welfare of the tenants. 1 1 2Where a rear yard abuts a side yard of an adjacent lot, add one foot to the rear for each one foot above thirty -five (35) feet in height. 3Add one foot to the side yard for each one foot above thirty -five (35) feet in height (Ord. of 12- 19 -73) It is the intention of the governing body, and it is hereby ordained the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, may have its sections renumbered to ac- complish the revision of this ordinance. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect im- mediately upon its adoption. All ordinances or parts of ordi- nances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby revised. ENACTED in open Council this the 10th day of November, 1976. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: ATTESTED: First Reading: November 3, 1976 Second Reading: November 10, 1976 Enacted: November 10, 1976 C YO IV RK OF COU /IL 1 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, PROVID- ING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED, CHAPTER 13, PARKS AND RECREATION, SECTION 13 -15; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS AS SURF- FISHING AREAS, CHAPTER 13, PARKS AND RECREATION, SECTION 13 -14 BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, that the Code of Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, be amended by adding a Section to be numbered Chapter 13, Section 13 -15, to read as follows: Any person who shall swim or bath in the area that has been designated as a surf - fishing area shall be punished as provided in Section 8 -1 (Ord. of 8- 14 -68, §3) It is the intention of the governing body, and it is hereby ordained the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, may have its sections renumber- ed to accomplish the addition 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 repealed. ENACTED in open Council this the /olt day of 1976. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA 1 1 1 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 ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED CHAPTER 13, PARKS AND RECREATION, SECTION 13 -14; PROVIDING FOR A SURF - FISHING AREA. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, that the Code or Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, be amended by adding a Section to be num- bered Chapter 13, Section 13 -14, to read as follows: It shall be unlawful to swim or bath in the area of the beach beginning on the south side of 18th Street as projected and thence running in a southerly direction along the strand to the corporate limits of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, which is the southern boundary. The water in this area is to be used exclusively for surf - fishing. It is the intention of the governing body, and it is hereby ordained the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, may have its sections renumbered to accomplish the addition 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 repealed. _ ENACTED in open Council this the /0/X_ day of , 1976. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA 1 1 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States in its wisdom has enacted legislation cited as the Rail Passenger Act of 1970: to provide inter -city rail passenger service as a vital part of a balanced transportation system; to require im- provement in rail passenger service, that such service can help to end congestion on our highways; that the traveler in America to the maximum extent possible should have the freedom to choose the mode of travel best suited to his needs, and WHEREAS, the growth and progress of Savannah Beach as an ocean resort city has always been and is profoundly influenced by transportation, and WHEREAS, this locality and surrounding area has access to rail passenger facilities at Savannah, Georgia, the present rail passenger service available being principally between New York and Florida, and WHEREAS, the establishment of rail passenger service between major cities of the coastal area of Georgia and Macon, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville, Chicago, and the pricipal inter- mediate cities would reinstate the service of the Savannah - Atlanta "Nancy Hanks "; would serve the public need, the public safety and convenience; and in light of the present unfavorable energy situation would readily be welcomed by the citizens of Savannah Beach and the entire coastal area of Georgia, and WHEREAS, the proposed inter -city route corridor through the state of Georgia from Atlanta to Macon and thence turning eastward toward the Georgia -South Carolina boundary into Savannah and the developing coastal area of Georgia would provide certain specific advantages over other routes through Georgia from a revenue producing potential, viz: 1. Population 2. Increasing tourist industry 3. Commerce and industry on or near the route corridor 4. Permanent military bases on or near the route corridor 5. Supporting South Carolina counties including Hilton Head Island NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in a regular meeting assembled on this 10th day of November 1976, hereby unanimously endorse the above described rail passenger service to improve our transportation system; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Honorable U.S. Senators and Congressmen of involved Congressional districts, the Mayor and Council of Savannah, County Commissioners, the Governor of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the recently appointed U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Coastal Area Planning and Development Commission, the Board of Directors of the AMTRAK Corporation, the President of AMTRAK, the General Assembly of Georgia, and any other public interest group of concerned citizens. ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL this 10th day of November , 1976 THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, GEORGIA 1