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Tybee Island, Georgia
July 12, 1978
A regular meeting of the Tybee Island City Council was held
at City Hall on July 12, 1978 at 3:30 p.m. Mayor M. J. Counihan presided, and
the following members of Council were present: William C. Fleetwood, John J.
Owen, Edward Jung, Karen Losey and Nick C. Alexander. Councilman Jerome W.
Bettencourt was not present. Also present at the meeting were the City
Administrator, Danny C. Johnson and Edward Hughes, who represented the City
Attorney, W. Lance Smith, III.
The first visitor to appear before Council was Jim Lynes
who asked if anything is being done to control the problem of loose dogs on
the island. The Mayor stated that Chatham County patrolled the beach for two
days last week and that only one dog was apprehended. He stated that the
County will continue to patrol as often as is possible.
The second visitor before Council was Dr. Sam Rosen, who
was represented by legal counsel. His counsel requested that the City take
action on a zoning violation in the vicinity of 18th Street, at the Bettine
Carroll property. Dr. Rosen states that this property is being used as an
apartment building in violation of the zoning, which is for single residences
only. Mayor Counihan requested that the City Attorney take charge of this
matter and take action to see that the violation ceases.
The minutes for the meetings of June 7, 1978 and June 14,
1978 were approved as written.
Under Communications the City Administrator read a letter
from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks asking the Clerk of
Council to serve on the IIMC Minutes Committee. The Mayor congratulated
the Clerk on this appointment.
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The bills for the month of June were approved as follows:
General Government - $1,846.94
Water Department - $2,346.03
Sewer Department - $8,691.94
Police Department - $2,124.78
Meter Department - $6.42
Public Works - $4,443.21
Sanitation - $5,663.48
Fire Department - $283.73
Recreation Department - $810.33
Ceramics - $299.35
Capital Outlay for the month of June totalled $3,981.54, of which the
largest part ($3,042.19) was paid to Porter - Huggins, Inc. for removal of jetties
on the south end of the island.
A Resolution was read and unanimously adopted. The Resolution read
as follows:
"Whereas, at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia, held on July 12, 1978, a motion was made
and duly seconded that the City of Tybee Island agree to the terms of the contract
between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the City of Tybee Island
authorizing the Mayor to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Tybee
Island, and accept the grant provided for in said contract in the amount of
$50,000.00.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of
Tybee Island, that the terms and conditions of the contract between the Georgia
Department of Natural Resources and the City of Tybee Island are hereby agreed
to, and that the Mayor is authorized and empowered to execute said contract on
behalf of the City of Tybee Island, and the grant provided for in said contract
in the amount of $50,000.00 is hereby accepted to be used under the terms and
conditions of said contract."
Mr. Julius Hornstein petitioned the Council for an adjustment of a
water bill for the reason that there was a leak at his residence during the
billing period. After discussion Councilman Owen moved that the petition be
denied; Councilman Fleetwood seconded the motion; it was unanimously carried.
The City Administrator read the committee assignments designated by
the Mayor. They are as follows:
Finance and General Government - W. C. Fleetwood, Chairman
Karen Young Losey
Jerome W. Bettencourt
Fire Committee -
Karen Young Losey, Chairman
John J. Owen, Jr.
Nick C. Alexander
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Police Committee
Public Works Committee -
Water & Sewer Committee -
Recreation, Library and
Education Committee -
Edward Jung, Chairman
Nick C. Alexander
Jerome W. Bettencourt
Nick C. Alexander, Chairman
John J. Owen, Jr.
William C. Fleetwood
John J. Owen, Jr., Chairman
William C. Fleetwood
Edward Jung
Jerome W. Bettencourt, Chairman
Edward Jung
Karen Losey
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A list of appointments by the Mayor was also read by the City
Administrator. They included: W. Lance Smith, III as City Attorney, Danny C.
Johnson, Rowena B. Fripp, Clerk of Council, Phyllis L. Cary, City Treasurer,
Loran E. Taylor, City Marshall, John J. Price, Police Chief, John P. Solomon,
Fire Chief. The firm of Hussey, Gay and Bell were appointed as consultants
to the City for engineering.
The election of a Mayor- Pro -Tem was postponed at the suggestion of
Councilman Alexander because one Council member was not present. This was
agreeable to all, and the election of the Mayor- Pro -Tem was postponed.
The Mayor then stated that the City has received its new fire engine
and that these engines have traditionally been named for a former Fire Chief.
He named those former chiefs who are eligible to be so honored and the Council
then voted by secret ballot. The new fire engine will be named for former
fire chief S. R. Kent.
Mr. Jim Lanier petitioned the Council for permission to operate a
travel agency from his home. Councilman Fleetwood stated that there is no
schedule of fees for this type of business license and asked Council for an
opinion as to what the charge for such a license should be. Zoning Administrator
Earl Anderson reminded Council that Mr. Lanier's home is located in an area which
is zoned residential. After discussion, Council decided that Mr. Lanier would be
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allowed to begin operating temporarily, pending a final decision from the
Council.
Councilman Fleetwood reported on the fiscal condition of the City.
He reminded the Council members that staying within budget is not enough, the
City has a cash flow problem until the second billing of real estate. He re-
minded them to limit overtime if at all possible.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the
next regular or special called meeting.
CLERK OF COUNCILV
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MAYOR
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