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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19400607CCMeetingSection 2: Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Councilman Slotin moved that bills amounting to $382.00 be paid. Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Slotin moved that the request of W.J. Fitzpatrick for allowance of discount on 1939 taxes be denied. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. It was called to the attention that the Police car was in a bad condition and to be put in a good state of repair would cost about $150.00. Bids were submitted by several automobile dealers in Savannah offering the different prices for their particular make of car, and the lowest bid and the most attractive was made by Chatham Motor Company. His bid was for a Pontiac two door sedan to cost $386.00 and the old Police car. Councilman Griffin moved that an order be placed with Chatham Motor Company. Councilman Henry seconded, and the motion passed. Councilman MacMillan was stricken ill at- 6:15 p- 4m.,;and4assed away while being given first aid. 00 oo 0 0 Savannah Beach, Tybee Island' Georgia, June 7th, 1940 The regular meeting of Council was held today at 3 p.m., and was attended by Councilmen Griffin, Slotin, Lovell, Daniels, Henry, Town Attorney E.A. Dutton, and also H.B. Brennan, Fred Rosen, Sam Cann, and 0.J. Mullininx, Jr. Mr. Brennan appeared for John D. and Helen Robinson protesting against the assessments on the property recently acquired by them. Mr. Cann protested against the assessments on the property recently acquired by him, and Mr. Rosen protested against the assessments on his property. The matter was referred to the Assessment Committee, and the gentlemen were excused. Mr. Mullininx represented several operators of Automatic Phonographs, and protested against the $25.00 business license for 1940. The matter was referred to the License Committee. Mr. Mullininx was excused. 42 Minutes of the meeting of April 6th, April 19th, April 26th and May 3rd were read and adopted. It was moved and seconded that the following resolution be adopted and a copy of same be sent to the family of former Councilman J.E. McMillan. RESOLUTION James E. McMillan departed this life at Savannah Be -eh, Tybee Island, Georgia, in the 3rd day of May, 1940. Mr. McMillan was born on the 8th day of October, 1871, in the Town of Blackville, South Carolina, and was 68 years of age at the.time of ' his untimely death. He became connected early in life with the H.B. Davis Paint Company, which Company he served for forty years, until his retirement in 1938. He was considered and recognized as one of the most outstanding employees of his Company. . Mr. McMillan moved to Savannah Beach a7short time before his retirement, and lived there continuously until his death. He was elected Mayor of this municipality on the 2nd day of May, 1938, and served until legal proceedings invalidated his election. The citizens of this community, having confidence in his ability and integrity, returned him to public office on the lst day of April, 1940, .as Councilman, for.;.periodofl..two years. At the time of his passing, he was engaged in his official capacity as Councilman, for.it was at the regular May Council meeting that he was stricken ill and died. During Mr. McMillan's administration as Mayor, he gave his full time and service to the development of the fsland. He floated a bond issue of $30,000 to erect a steel and concrete bulkhead to check the erosion of the beach and to build a handsome new Town Hall. The $30,000 was supplemented through Mr. McMilland efforts by securing a grant of $100,000 or more from the Works Progress Administration. Mr McMillan, realizing the necessity .of having a municipal park and playground for,the children, acquired a sixty -acre hammock from the Tybee Beach Company as a site for the convict camp. It als6 appeared that the United States Government wanted to secure some property on which to erect a Coast Quard Boathouse,_ and through his efforts and the members of his Board, the municipality bought a tract of land and deeded it to the Government for this purpose. Mr. McMillan was one of the outstanding citizens of our community, always having the interest of the community foremost in his mind. In his passing, 43 the citizens of Savannah Beach have lost an honored citizen who loved and served his city faithfully and well. His everyday work symbolized those th ngs that have made possible the progress of our coi=Unity. His religious life was exemplified as he walked up- rightly and righteously among the people of our community, and his private life and public career was one which we very proudly hold up for emulation and tribute. Mr. McMillan was a member and served . as a Deacon of the Bull Street Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia, for thirty years. He was also a member of Ancient Landmark Lodg No 231, F. & A.M., the St. Andrews Society and the Khania Club of Savannah. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Estelle C. McMillan, a daughter, Mrs. Earl Hastings., of Denver Colbrado; a ;, brother, C.M. McMillan; and four grandchildren. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Memorial be '`inscribed on a page of the official minutes of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia in . memory of our departed friend and faithful servant and that a copy of these Resolutions be furnished to his family. It was also moved that Mr McMillan's picture be hung in the Town Hall in recognition of his efforts in having the building constructed. Mr. Biotin moved that a committee be appointed to get the picture of each of the former Mayors of the Town from the time of its organization, and hang them in the Ton Hall. Mr Lovell seconded the motion, and Mayor Righton appointed Councilmen Daniels, Henry and Lovell to handle the matter. Mayor Righton informed Council that he had been in conversation with Colonel Fowler relative to applyin g asphalt behind the seawall from 18th Street toward the inlet, and he appointed the following committee to handle the matter: Councilmen Lovell, Griffin, Daniels, and Henry and Attorney Dutton. The Mayor appointed Councilman Griffin acommittee of one to call on Judge Houlihan in an endeavor to get the use of the convicts on week ends and holidays for hauling garbage as was formerly done. Councilman Slotin moved that the census figures put out by the United States Bureau of Census for 1940, showing a permanent population of 636, exclusive of the Fort Screven Garrison, be adopted. Councilman Lovell seconded, and the motion passed. Councilman Griffin moved that the total assessment for 1940 on the property of the Desoto Beach Club be fixed at $27,700.00 with the understanding that this assessment will ,be increased next year. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Slotin read a receipts and disburseme is statement for May 1940., showing a balance of $8,949. Rec ived as information. Councilman Slotin moved that bills amounting to 0,397.10, be paid. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Henry moved that Union Society be allowed ten percent discount on 1938 and 1939 taxes provided 1940 taxes are paid and that payment be made at once. Councilman Griffin seconded, and the motion passed. The matter of charging several business licenses to DeSoto Beach Club was referred to the License Committee. Councilman Griffin mooted that the salaries of W.J. Moore and W.S. Kendricks, who are now paid *100.00 per month, be aid this to June 15th, and thereafter, each is to receive 75.00 per month. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Lovell moved that effective June 1st, the small house owned by the Town in the rear of the Savannah Electric Power distributor, be rented to Thomas Reed for $15.00 per month, payable in advance, with a 30 day notice of removal' requirement. Councilman Griffin seconded and the motion passed. A letter was read from John Morel requesting that the Town sell to him that portion of 19th Street from Butler Avenue to the Strand. The matter was referred to the Town Attorney. Councilman Slotin moved that hereafter, future regular meetings of the Town Council be held on the first Thursday at 8 p.m. Councilman Lovell seconded the motion. The motion passed. Councilman Griffin moved that a large pedalstal type fan be bought for the Town Hall. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. The Chairman of the Finance Committee was requested to make the purchase. Mayor Righton informed Council of the reappointment of E.A. Dutton as Chairman of the Savannah Beach Red Cross Committee. Mayor Righton notified Council of the vacancy existing on the Councilmanic Board by the death of J.E. M & &'illan, and asked for nominations. Councilman Griffin nominated Roland R. Jones. Councilman Henry seconded the nomination, and the motion passed. Mayor Righton called for nominations for Chief of Police. Councilman Griffin nominated A.R. Stewart, he to be hired on a month to month basis. Councilman Daniels seconded the nomination and the motion passed. Mayor Righton called for nominations for Superintendent of Public Works. Councilman Griffin nominated M.A. Goette, he to be hired on a month to month basis. The Mayor called for nominations for Town Surveyor. Council - man'Lovell nominated S.P. Kehoe for the gnsueing year on a no salary basis. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. The Mayor called for nominations for the office of Health Officer. Councilman Griffin nominated Dr: C.C. Hedges for the ensueing year. Councilman Slotin seconded and the motion passed. Mayor Righton at this point tendered his resignation effective at once. He stated that he came in to office reluctantly, and was persuaded that it was his duty to carry on, but he finds that his work as a physician takes a great amount of his time and that he finds it necessary to step down. He informed Council that any time he could be of service in the Town's interest, he will be only too happy to do so. Councilman Slotin stated that it was the sentiment of Council that they hated to see him leave and regrets that he finds it necessary to take the steps that he did, and that the best wishes of all went with him, and every one was his friend. Councilman Lovell moved that a vote of thanks be extended to Mayor Righton for his untiring efforts to give the Town the best that he had for administering a good Town Government. Councilman Griffin seconded and the motion passed. At this point Attorney Dutton administered the oath to Roland R. Jones as Councilman. Oath I, Roland R. Jones, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and honestly perform the duties of Councilman of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to the best of my skill and ability without favor or affection, SO HELP ME GOD. Councilman Slotin informed Councilman Jones that the Board was glad to have him as a new member. 45 46 Councilman Slotin, as Chairman of Council, took the chair, and called for nominations for Mayor to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Righton. Cou Councilman Griffin nominated Councilman Jones. Councilman Daniels seconded, and the motion passed. Attorney Dutton administered the oath of office to Mayor -elect Jones. Oath I, Roland R. Jones fo solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully and honestly perform the duties of Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to the best of my skill and ability, without favor or affection, SO HELP ME GOD. After his induction into office, Mayor Jones stated that he was grateful for Council electing him Mayor. He said that the Mayor was not the head of a municipality, but that the Councilmen were. He asked for the cooperation of all the Councilmen as they agreed by oath to do, and if they had any differences they should be forgotten. He said that every hour of his twenty -four was at their disposal, and. he asked for friendly cooperation from all. Councilman Siotin stated that the Board had no serious differences, and that they extended their heartiest cooperation. The Mayor called for nominations to fill the vacancy existing on the Councilmanie Board. Councilman Griffin nominated George A. Ferguson to fill the term of ex- Councilman Roland R. Jones. Councilman seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Griffin moved that a fee of $250.00 be set as payment for professional services covering several court cases, etc., handled by Attorney Dutton, and be paid. Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed. Oath I, George A. Ferguson, do solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully and honestly perform the'duties of Councilman of the Town of Savannah Beach to the best of my skill and ability, without favor or affection, SO HELP ME GOD. (S i g1'4 ) (Teo v e- %�` � r w s . n 47 Mayor Jones informed Councilman Ferguson that is was a great deal of pleasure to have him on the Board. Councilman Griffin moved that the salary of Lieutenant of Police W.T. Veronee be increased to $115.00, effective June let. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Griffin moves that the salary of the Superintendent of Public Works be placed at $125.00 per month, without any provisions for a house, rent - free. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Griffin moved that the officers of the State Highway Board and their guests, who are meeting at the DeSoto Beach Club on Saturday, June 8th, be entertained by the Town at a cost of not more than $100.00. Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Ferguson stated that he was happy and grateful to be elected a member of the Board, and he would do everything in his power to carry on in the best interest of the Island. Councilman Griffin moved that the following resolution be adopted. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. Resolution BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen ,of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council, assembled: WHEREAS, on the 7th day of. June, 1940, Mayor H.Y. Righton resigned as Mayor of said Town, and his successor, Roland R. Jones was elected by a majority vote of the Councilmen, of which there was more than a quorum present, EAS, there are monies on deposit in several banks in Savannaa, Georgia, and the only persons authorized to ,sign checks are H.Y. Righton as Mayor, and Henry M/ Buckley as Treasurer, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Savannah Bank and Trust Company, the Liberty National Bank and Trust Company and the Citizens Bank and Trust Company, be and the same are hereby authorized to recognize the signatures of Roland ,R.. Jones as Mayor and Henry M. Buckley as Treasurer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the absence of Roland R. Jones, ,the aforementioned -banks be, and the same are hereby authorized to accept the signature of Morris Siotin as Chairman of Council. A communication was read from a group of Church people requesting the use of one of the rooms in the Town Hall once a week, but it was the opinion of Council that the Town could not permit the permanent use of any one of the rooms in the building. 48 There being no further business Council was adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. �irtd4 ler of Con c11 Mayor. o� o — 00 0 Savannah Beach, Georgia, June 18th, 1940 A special meeting of Council was held today at 8.p.m. in the Council Chamber in the Town Hall, and was attended be Mayor Jones, who presided, and Councilmen Griffin, Henry Lovell, Daniels, Slotin and Ferguson, and Town Attorney Dutton. The matter of cutting weeds and grass and cleaning ditches was discussed. It was reported that this work was under way, but that the ditches were in a bad condition and needed prompt attention. It was suggested that help be gotten from the State Malaria Control Board, and that they be requested to work in connection with the Town to put concrete bottoms in the ditches. It was suggested that Mr. Kehoe, Town Surveyor, prepare blue - prints of all the• ditches on the Island, figure the cost, and advise the Mayor. The matter of the erection of the proposed new jail was discussed. No action was taken. The matter of having the Town Charter amended to charge a tax for the maintenance of the groins on the beach was discussed. In several location, W.P.A. material was left on some private and public property, and it was the opinion of Council that the Engineer in charge of the W.F.A. be requested to have same removed. It was decided to give those business places that requested them, on the streets that trafficc.is regulated, signs reading "NO PARKING -FOR GUEST ONLY''. It was also decided te;have signs put up at the head of the streets bordering the strand, regulating parking from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. These matters' were referred to the Police Committee. The Mayor appointed the following committee, Councilmen Lovell, Griffin and Henry, to obtain the cost of paving 14th 15th, 17th and 18th Streets, working through a W.P.A. Project.