HomeMy Public PortalAbout19400202CCMeetingSavannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
February 2nd, 1940a
The regular meeting of Council was held to -day at 3:00 p.m., in
the Council Chamber in the Town Hall, and was attended by Mayor
Righton, who presided, and Councilmen Lovell,Slotin, Young,
Haar, and Town Ateorney Dutton.
The minutes of the meetings of November 3rd, 27th, December lst,
22nd and January 5th were read and adopted.
Councilman Slotin stated that theamountnof funds on hand on
Feb, lst was $1757.00, he suggested that the Town should be on
a monthly paying basis and also that the $1500.00 likadukasxlmax .
ptazactxtaxidmagaxamalmitaxdx which was expectedfrom the sale of
the property where the jail is located, to D.D.Hankins, should
be ear - marked for use of the proposed new jail. That from the
expected income and disbursements statement to April 30th, 1940,
he antleipated a deficit of over $2,000.00.
Councilman Slotin :submitted a number of bills against the Town
covering materials purchased amoynting to $1464.19 acid moved: C
that they be paid, Councilman Haar seconded and the motion passed.
The Tybee Waterworks submitted a bill for water service rendered
to the beach erosion project and cancelled the charge, Councilman
Logan moved that a vote of thanks be extended to the TWW for their
fine cooperation, Councilman Slotin seconded and the motion passed
Mayor Righton asked where the proposed new jail-was to be located
and was informed that it thought of putting it behind the Town
Hall but that some objections had been raised to that as some
' people had objected to putting a jail in the public park and in-
timated that if it was started that legal action might be resorted
to to stop it. The committee Was requested to check up on the
location of a site, the costs ect., and report back at the next
meeting.
Councilman Haar moved that lots 32 and 33, wagrd 5, be sold to
D.D.Hankins for $1500.00 this being the best offer that could
be obtained for them, this property is where the jail is located,
Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed.See resolution
on ID) g, ;= 101
Mayor Righton informed Council that recently quite anumber of
documents were drawn up and signed by him, without.obligation to
the Town, for the proposed new sea -wall extending from 2nd to
14th street.
The matter of purchasing a roadworking machine for use on the
streets of the island were discussed and the matter was referred
to Councilman Logan to investigate and report back.
Councilman Slotin moved. that Mrs. Rose S.Doolan be allowed the
20% discount on her 1939 taxes provided that they are paid within
thirty days, Councilman Logan seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Logan moved that a floral wreath be_sent to Mrs.John
£.Bergman, who recently died, Councilman Harr seconded and the
motion passed.
As therw same discussion between two of the insuaanee agents
who handle the Town's insurnace on the motor vehicles in reference
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, owns a tract of land
known upon the map or plan of said Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island as
Lots numb ered 32 and 33, . Ward 5; and,
WHEREAS, D. D. Hankins of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, has offered
to buy the aforesaid tract of -land for the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($1500.00) cash; and,
WHEREAS; it is to the best advantage of the said municipality to sell
the aforementioned property to the said D. D. Hankins for the sum of One Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars (1500.00) cash;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen-of the Town of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled, that the Mayor be and he
is hereby authorized to sign and execute a fee simple deed on behalf of the
Mayor and Councilmen of the To of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to Lots
numbered 32 and 33, Ward 5, now awned by the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, to D. D. Hankins of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, for the sum of
One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ( Ib00.00) cash, the said municipality paying
for the revenue stamps whioh shall be attached to said deed.
to the savings on premiums on fleet policies. The Matter was
referred to Councilman Slotin.
Councilman Young moved that thanks be extended to Mr. Edward
S.Stoddard for his kindness in permitting the use of his office
at 224 E. Bay. Itreet during the time that the registration} book
was kept open in Savannah, Councilman Harr seconded and the motion
passed.
Councilman Haar moved that the salaries of W.T.Veronee be restored
to $110.00 per month; Of:- ::Hoke ..,Smith berestored to $100.00 per
month; and that of J.A.Bergman be restored to $125.00, effective
February 1st, 1940, Councilman Logan seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Logan moved that the following resolution be adopted
Councilman Haer seconded and the motion passed:
RESOLUTION.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of
Savannah Beach. Tybee Island, in Council assembled:
WHEREAS, there exists a casual deficiency in the revenue of
this municipality and it is necessary to make a temporary
loan to supply this deficiency;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the authority aforesaid that the
Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, for the
purpose of supplying the said deficiency in revenue, be and he
is hereby authorized o borrow in the name of the Mayor and
Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island from
the Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Savannah, Georgia, the
sumtp to and not exceeding Three Thousand ($3000.00)Dollars
and /give and execute a note and /or notes of the Mayor and
Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, for
any sum up to and not exceeding the sum of Three Thoudand
($3000.00 Dollars bearing interest from date of the execution
of said note and /or notes at the rate of four per cent 04%)
per annum.
There being no urther business Council adjour
th call of t e, .yor.
Jerk o, Council.
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
February loth ,1940.
A special meeting of Council was held to- day -at
in the Council Chamber, and was attended by Mayor Righton,
who presided, and Councilmen May, Biotin, Lover., Logan,
Young and Haar, and Town Attorney Dutton, also Mr. 4.P.
Morgan.
Mir. Morgan presented data on a road working machine that
118 was endeavoring to interest the Town in purchasing.
Mayor Righton informed Council that that the convoits had