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Savannah Beach, Georgia
September 14, 1977
A regular meeting of the Savannah Beach City Council was
held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 1977 in the City Hall
with Mayor M.J. Counihan presiding. Council members present were:
William C. Fleetwood, John J. Owen, Ed Jung, Jerome Bettencourt and
Nick C. Alexander. The City Administrator, Danny C. Johnson and the
City Attorney, W. Lance Smith, III were also present.
Immediately prior to the regular council meeting a public
hearing was held to discuss the use of Revenue Sharing Funds for the
period beginning October 1, 1977 and ending September 30, 1978. The
Council proposed the following uses be considered for the use of these
funds: down payment on a fire engine, the purchase of a truck for the
Department of Public Works, air conditioning and sound system for the
City Hall auditorium, and the remodeling of the Community House. Mem-
bers of the public who expressed opinions believed that the remodeling
of the Community House should be placed high on the list of uses for
the Revenue Sharing money. Other citizens present suggested many needed
items including paving of roads, repair of the public dock on Back
River, construction of a public swimming pool and drainage. The public
and the Council were all interested in discussion of the planned purchase
of a new fire engine which was approved for last year's Revenue Sharing
budget, but has not yet been delivered. It was explained that the fire
engine had been ordered and should be delivered within the next month.
The possibility of selling one of the older fire trucks was also dis-
cussed with interest. In the absence of Councilwoman Karen Losey, who
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is chairman of the Fire Committee, some of the questions asked concerning
this issue could not be resolved.
During the regular council meeting the first visitor to be
recognized by the Mayor was Mr. J.C. Lynes. He raised the question of
how many buildings on the island were not being metered by the water
department. The Mayor explained that this issue was on the agenda to be
discussed by the Council at this meeting. Mr. Lynes then asked about the
problem of storm drainage for the island. He said that the problem
was particularly acute in the area of the St. Michael's Convent and School
on Lovell Avenue.
The second visitor was Mr. Ray Zoucks who congratulated the
Council for hiring an efficient and knowledgeable City Administrator. He
stated that Mr. Danny C. Johnson had alleviated a drainage problem on
Lovell Avenue for him which had been causing problems for several years.
He stated that he would like to see a permanent solution to the storm
drainage problem.
Mrs. Georgia Griesbach presented to Council a trophy won
by a local boys' softball team coached by Mr. Wayne Hamm. This team
was awarded the Third Place Trophy in the nine to twelve age group at
the 1977 ASA Youth State Tournament.
Mr. Willie Whelan was recognized by the Mayor and spoke
concerning the causes of the drainage problem on the island.
The Mayor then opened the meeting for the transaction of
business legally presented.
The minutes for the meeting of August 24, 1977 were approved
as written.
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COMMUNICATIONS: Under Communications the Clerk read a letter
from Nick C. Alexander addressed to the Mayor and Council of the City of
Savannah Beach which commended the actions of a lifeguard and a police
officer in their efforts to aid a heart attack victim. This letter was
accepted as information and forms a part of these minutes.
Also under Communications a letter was read from Mayor M.J.
Counihan to Colonel Frank Walter of the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Also
a reply from Colonel Walter addressed to Mayor M.J. Counihan was read.
These letters were accepted as information.
Councilman Bettencourt read a resolution commending the
lifeguards for their services during the summer of 1977. He moved that
this resolution be adopted and that a copy be mailed to each lifeguard.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Fleetwood and was adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION
Bills for the month of August, 1977 were approved. These
bills are attached to and form a part of these minutes.
Councilman Jung moved that a pump be purchased for the use
of the Department of Public Works and the Water /Sewer Department. Council-
man Owen seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Councilman Jung moved that the Council authorize the City
Administrator to seek engineering services to make a study of the storm
drainage system and also to study methods of funding a new storm drainage
system. Councilman Fleetwood seconded the motion which was passed un-
animously.
Councilman Jung reported a strike by the workers in the De-
partment of Public Works. After discussion Councilman Jung moved that
all City employees be given a five percent (5%) increase in salary to be
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effective as of September 14, 1977. Councilman Owen seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by a vote of four (4) to one (1) with Councilman
Alexander opposing.
Councilman Bettencourt moved that all users of city water be
required to install water meters. Councilman Owen seconded the motion.
The motion was passed with a vote of three.(3) to two (2). Councilmen
Alexander and Fleetwood opposed.
Councilman Alexander brought the matter of the water /sewer
rate structure before Council. After a lengthy discussion the Council
agreed to ask the City Administrator to review the rate structure pro-
posed by Councilman Fleetwood and bring this before the Council in the
next agenda meeting.
Councilman Alexander reported that the meter department has
some obsolete parking meters which have been advertised for sale. Council
authorized the sale of the obsolete meters to the highest bidder.
Councilman Jung moved that the Council approve the appoint-
ment of an assistant to the Recorder to act as Judge for Recorder's
Court in the absence of the Recorder. Councilman Bettencourt seconded
the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Counihan asked for a motion that all bills and expenses
discussed by Council during the course of the meeting be approved for
payment. Councilman Jung made the motion that all bills discussed be
paid; it was seconded by Councilman Fleetwood and was passed unanimously
by the Council.
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There being no further business, Council was adjourned to
the next regular or special called meeting.
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IEDWARD M. PATTERSON
CITY CLERK
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RECORDER AND
CITY ATTORNEY
PHONE 786 -4573
M. J. COUNIHAN, MAYOR
CITY OF HYMN BEAC
Executive Offices — City Hall
P. O. Box 128
SAVANNAH BEACH, GA. 31328
September 7, 1977
Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
Savannah Beach, Georgia
Sirs:
COUNCILMEN
JEROME BETTENCOURT
FRED DE BORDE
EDWARD J. FAHEY
WILLIAM FLEETWOOD
ROBBIE KENT
KAREN LOSEY
I wish to bring to your attention the tremendous efforts made by Officer
Floyd Way, Savannah Beach Police Department, and James Aliffi, Jr., Life-
guard, in attempting to save the life. of Mr. Willie Lopez.
The Police Department was notified at 1:55 pm on August 14, 1977 that Mr.
Lopez hai apparently had a heart attack while assisting Mr. Leonard Guyer
with some work at Cobb's Apartments. The Emergency Medical Service was
called but it was approximately thirty -five minutes before their unit
arrived.
Officer Way responded immediately and was on the scene in one minute at
which time he started mouth -to -mouth resuscitation in an attempt to
revive Mr. Lopez.
James Aliffi was also on the scene immediately and began Cardio- Pulmonary-
Resuscitation.
These efforts were continued until the Emergency Medical Unit arrived and
the technician inserted an air tube so mouth -to -mouth resuscitation could
be discontinued. James Aliffi continued Cardio - Pulmonary- Resusication
while Mr. Lopez was transported to Memorial Medical Center by Emergency
Medical Unit.
These two men should be highly commended for their efforts and the record
show our appreciation for their outstanding qualities.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nick Alexan•er
Chairman, Police Committee
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DEPARTME1` 0 OF THE ARMY
SAVANNAH DISTRIC CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P. O. BOX 889
SAVANNAH. GEORGIA 31402
Honorable Michael J. Counihan
Mayor, City of Savannah Beach
Post Office Box 128
Savannah Beach, GA 31328
Re: Tybee-Island Beach Erosion Control Project
23 August 1977
Dear Mayor Counihan:
Reference my letter to you of 29 June 1977 in which I expressed a concern
regarding the lack of vehicular access and parking for the area of the
project from First Street to the terminal groin.
The District must proceed immediately and submit our proposed Fiscal
Year 1979 budget requests to the Office of the Chief of Engineers in
Washington. I would very much like to request that funds be allocated
for additional beach nourishment at the.Tybee Project in Fiscal Year -
1979, beginning on 1 October 1979. However, I cannot request funds for _
Fiscal Year 1979 unless the local sponsors provide firm written assurances
by 2 September 1977 that the most recently proposed parking and access
facilities for the north reach.of the'project will be let to contract by
a definite date, with a completion date in the next twelve (12) months.
We at the Corps of Engineers are very interested in the continuing deve ►op -
ment of the project. I strongly urge the close cooperation of the City
of Savannah Beach and the State of Georgia in providing for cons.:mmatioc
of the aforementioned contractual commitments regarding public. parking
and access.
Sincerely,
FRANK WALTER
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District. Engineer
Copy furnished:
Hon. Shelby Myrick, Jr.
Chairman, Chatham County Commission
Mr. Joe D. Tanner, Commissioner
Department of Natural Resources
Oil-. Dan Johnson
Savannah Beach Administrator
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o f p a r k i n g f a c i l i t i e s i n t h e F o r t S c r e v e n a r e a .
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