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REGULARMEETING
BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS,
GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA
HELD THURSDAY,APRIL 17, L975
AT 7:30P.M.
PRESENT:
Chairman Percy F. Harrell, Commissioners Lorraine Dusenbury,
Roy Boyd, Robert Owens, Henry T. Smith
ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator
Harold H. Baer and County Attorney James Bishop
The meeting was opened with invocation by Commissioner Robert Owens
Four resolutions of appreciation were read as follows:
WHEREAS Mrs. Josephine Wilkes has voluntarily served ably and efficiently
as a member of the Glynco Development Commission, and
WHEREAS, she has worked diligently to develop a plan for civilian reuse of
Glynco that represents the highest and best use of these facilities,
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wilkes has demonstrated that rare and special talent to work
efficiently and harmoniously with others for the betterment of Brunswick and Glynn
County, and
WHEREAS, it is the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners, Glynn County,
Georgia to extend compliments to Mrs. Wilkes for the expert knowledge, devotion and
superior skill in fulfilling
the responsibility and confidence bestowed upon her.
NOW, THEREtrORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of
Commissioners, Glynn County, Georgia in regular session, held this 20th Day of March,
L975, commend Mrs. Wilkes for having pertormed a most efficient and outstanding
service as a member of the Glynco Development Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this resolution be
presented to Mrs. Josephine Wilkes as evidence of the sentiments expressed herein.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA
/s/ Percy F. Harrell,
Chairman
/s/ Lorraine Dusenbury, Vice Chairman
/s/ Roy Boyd
/s/ Robert Owens
/s/ Henry T. Smith
Attest:
/s/ HAROLD H. BAER, Clerk
WHEREAS, Mr. Bill Brunson has voluntarily served ably and efficiently as a
member of the Glynco Development Commission, and
WHEREAS, he has worked diligently to develop a plan for civilian reuse of
Glynco that represents the highest and best use of these facilities,
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brunson has demonstrated that rare and special talent to work
effectively and harmoniously with others for the betterment of Brunswick and Glynn
County, and
WHEREAS, it is the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners, Gllmn County,
Georgia to extend compliments to Mr. Brunson for the expert knowledge, devotion and
superior skill in fulfilling
the responsibility and confidence bestowed upon him.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners,
Glynn County, Georgia, in regular session, held this 20th Dayof March, 1975, commend
Mr. Brunson for having performed a most efficient and outstanding service as a member
of the Glynco Development Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this resolution be presented
to Mr. Brunson as evidence of the sentiments expressed herein.
BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS,
GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA
/s/ Percy F. Harrell, Chairman
/s/
Lorraine Dusenbury, Vice Chairman
/s/
Roy Boyd
/s/
Robert Owens
/s/ Henry T. Smith
Attest:
/s/ Harotd H. Baer, Clerk
WHEREAS, Mr. Joe Isenberg has voluntarily served ably and efficiently as a member
of the Glynco Development Commission, and
WHEREAS, he has worked diligently to develop a plan for civilian reuse of Glynco
that represents the highest and best use of these facilities,
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Isenberg has demonstrated that rare and special talent to work
effectively and harmoniously with others for the betterment of Brunswick and Glynn
County, and
WHEREAS, it is the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners, Glynn County,
Georgia to extend compliments to Mr. Isenberg for the expert knowledge, devotion
and superior skill in fulfilling
the responsibility and confidence bestowed upon him.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of
Commissioners, Glynn County, Georgia, in regular session, held this 20th Day of
March, t975, commend Mr. Isenberg for having performed a most efficient and outstanding
service as a member of the Glynco Development Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this resolution be presented
to Mr. Joe Isenberg as evidence of the sentiments expressed herein.
BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS,
GLYNN COLTNTY,GEORGIA
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/s/ Perct'F. Harrell, Chairman
/s/ Lorraine Dusenbury, Vice Chairman
/s/ Roy Boyd
/s/ Robert Owens
/s/ Henry T. Smith
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WHEREAS, Mr. A. W. Jones, Ir. , has voluntarily served ably and efficiently
as a member of the Glynco Development Commission, and
WHEREAS, he has worked diligently to develop a plan for civilian reuse of Glynco
and
that represents the highest and best use of these facilities,
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones has demonstrated that rare and special talent to work
effectively and harmoniously with others for the betterment of Brunswick and Glynn
County, Georgia, to extend compliments to Mr. Jones for the expert knowledge,
Devotion and superior skill in fulfilling
the responsibility
and confidence bestowed
upon him.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of
Commissioners, Glynn County, Georgia, in regular session, held this 20th Day of
March. 1975, commend Mr. Jones for having performed a most efficient and outstanding
service as a member of the Glynco Development Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this resolution be
presented to Mr. A. W. Jones, Jr. as evidence of the sentiments expressed herein.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA
/s/ Percy tr. Harrell, Chqi149q
/s/ Lorraine Dusenbury, Vice Chairman
/s/
Roy Boyd
/s/ Robert Owens
/s/ Henrv T. Smith
Attest:
/s/ Harold H. Baer, Clerk
Mrs. Ann Wages, of the Glynn County Civic Association, appeared before the
Commission requesting clarification
Reid Harris,
of the easement regarding Neptune Drive.
Mr.
attorney for Jack and Walter Ashmore, stated that in his opinion the status
of the area from Neptune Drive to the ocean is the same today as it was before the County
took action, and that nothing legally was done to any other atea.
Commissioner Roy Boyd made a motion that the discussion be tabled until the
issue is resolved in court.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Boyd moved that the discussions be tabled. Commissioner Smith
seconded the motion.
Unanimously adopted.
It was the consensus of the Board that a resolution regarding Civil Defense
Communitv Shelter Plans should be held for further studv.
Pursuant to advertisement, Public Hearing was held on the applications of Mr.
Jack E. Wilson for license to sell Beer and Wine at retail, in packages only, not to be
consumed on the premises at Thrifty Mart No. 1, Highway 17, South, at Thrifty Mart
No. 8, Highway 303, Blythe Island, and at Thrifty Mart No. 7, Cypress Mill Road,
Brunswick, Georgia..
The Rev. Sheldon Chapman of Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church opposed all
three applications.
He asked for clarification
of the distance of churches from liquor
stores throughout the County. Commissioner Roy Boyd stated that alcoholic beverage
licenses could be affected by legislation passed this year.
Commissioner Smith noted that Thriftv Mart on U. S. 17 South is little more than
a gasoline Station.
Commissioner Owens made a motion to defer action on all three applications until
the distance required between an establishment selling alcoholic beverages and schools
and churches could be ascertained.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion.
Unanimously adopted.
Mr. Ed Stelle, Director of the Joint Planning Commission, reviewed a proposed
Planned Development zoning of Malcolm Mcl(innon Airport on St. Simons Island, which
would allow light industrial uses of a portion of the airport property.
He explained that
the rezoning of Malcolm Mcl(innon Airport from GC General Commercial to PD-G
Planned Development - General would allow future development of that facility aceording
to the Airport Master Plan approved by the Federal Aviation Agency with conformance
to the Glynn County Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. W. J. "Sonny" Bryan, who proposes to build a light industrial tool and die
shop on Airport property,
stated that his proposed industry would not generate noise
or air pollution.
Commissioner Dusenbury made a motion that the Board go on -site for a study
of the proposal being considered before voting on a planned development zoning.
Commissioner Boyd made a motion to approve the rezoning as presented.
Commissioner Dusenbury withdrew her motion.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion made by Commissioner Boyd.
Mr. Richare Egeland objected to the rezoning, enumerating his objections as
noise, traffic,
and the wisdom of an industrial park on St. Simons Island.
Chairman Harrell called for a vote on the motion made by Commissioner Bovd.
Unanimously adopted.
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Chairman Harrell called for nominations for an appointment to the Brunswick Glynn County Hospital Board. (Dr. Hartwell Boyd's term expired March 1, L975.)
Commissioner Boyd nominated Dr. Hartwell Boyd to another term.
Commissioner Dusenbury nominated Mrs. Joy Garner.
Chairman Harrell nominated James L. Wiggins.
Commissioner Smith made a motion to defer action on appointments until the
procedure of submitting three names could be clarified.
the motion.
Commissioner Owens seconded
Unanimously adopted.
Chairman Harrell asked for nominations to the Industrial Development
Authority. (The term of Frank Deloach expired on April 2, 1975.)
Commissioner Smith made a motion to defer action until the next regular
meeting.
Commissioner Owens seconded the motion.
Unanimously adopted.
Motion was made by Commissioner Owens, seconded by Commissioner Dusenbury
and unanimously adopted to ratify contract for demolition of the Brunswick Library
to Realco Wrecking Company, of Jacksonville, Florida.
Motion was made by Commissioner Owens, seconded by Commissioner Boyd
and unanimously adopted to delay action on adoption of a resolution to conform to t973
Federal Aid Highway Act, regarding steps to realign the Federal aid Secondary System
in Glynn County.
Commissioner Boyd requested that the Board meet in a work session to compile
list of roads to be included.
Motion was made by Commissioner Boyd, seconded by Commissioner Dusenbury
and unanimously adopted to refer a petition from the Blythe Island Boosters Club requesting
a tax exemption for Lot 1, Block M, Blythe Island Subdivision to the Board of Tax Assessors
for a decision.
County Administrator Harold Baer read a letter from Ms. Louise Olsin requesting
the County to build steps over the rock sea wall at the foot of Second Street, St. Simons
Island.
County Engineer, Don McCaskill, estimated the steps to cost approximately
$350.00, adding that a permit will have to be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers.
He also noted that there is a set of steps one block down from Second Street.
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Commissioner Dusenbury commented that any future steps constructed should be
evenly spaced.
Administrator
Harold Baer pointed out that although he is not opposing the steps,
that they are difficult to maintain due to sand washing out from underneath the last step.
Mrs. H. T. Smith commented that residents of the area would probably be willing
to contribute one -half the cost of construction.
Mr. Mccaskill was asked to submit a cost report to the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Boyd, seconded by Commissioner Dusenbury
and unanimously adopted to approve allocation of $5,000 from Causeway funds to the
Brunswick - Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce to cover a portion of special promotions
and activities.
Motion was made by Commissioner Dusenbury, seconded by Commissioner Owens
and unanimously adopted to approve F'inancial Reports, Operational Reports and List
of Vouchers issued for the month of March, L975.
Chairman Harrell stated that the Commission had agreed to have one member
of the Board review all vouchers each month and approve. He asked Commissioner Smith
to review the reports for April.
The Chief of Police was requested to investigate a complaint that people were driving
down the sidewalk in front of the Golden Isles SeafoodMarket.
Commissioner Dusenbury expressed appreciation on behaLfof the Board of Commissioners
to Mr. Baer, County employees and Mrs. Dorothy Cavanaugh for the time and effort
devoted to making the Convention of the County Commissioners Association an outstanding
su cce ss.
The Police Department was also asked to investigate a report of valdalism in local
cemetaries.
A request from Mr. E. D. Snoyer to lease a plot of land for a vegetable garden
in the vicinity of Malcolm Mcl(innon Airport was referred to Mr. George Stevens,
Airport Manager, for recommendation.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Dusenbury, seconded by Commissioner Boyd
and unanimously adopted to ratify contract to Atlantic Land and Development Company,
low bidder, for construction of a Surveillance Station on the Sea Island Causeway.
Meeting adjourned.
BOARD OF' COMMISSIONERS,
GLYNN COLTNTY.GEORGIA
Attest: