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May 6th, 1941
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The poseponed regular meeting of Council was held today at 4 p.m.
in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Jones, who presided,
and Councilmen Griffin, Biotin, Lovell, Henry, Ferguson and Town
Attorney Dutton.
The minutes of the meeting of April 22nd were read and adopted.
The Mayor informed Council that with regard to the Sewerage Disposal
Plant, sealed bids had been received from two concerns. One was
from Espy Paving Company and the other from J.G. Attaway Construction
Company. J.G. Attaway Company submitted the lowest btdAwhi�ih` was:
$2g%iF s` but : that although this was lot, it was still .too , high, and
the bid was not awarded. After several conferences the Attaway
Company agreed to reduce their bid down to $15,943.30, provided that
the Works Projects Administration furnish certain items as shown in
Attaway Company's letter, copy of which is shown here.
Statesboro, Georgia,
April 28th, 1941
Mayor and Council,
Town of Savannah Beach,
Savannah Beach, Georgia.
Dear Sirs: Re: Sewerage Disposal Plant
With reference to the above project we agree to construct same
in full accordance with the plans and specifications and W.P.A.
regulations for the sum of $22,118.00 as per our bid. We Also
agree to construct this project in full accordance with the above
plane, °specifications and W.P.A. regulations and allow you to
deduct any or all of the following items that W.P.A. may furnish
and pay the cost of:
Pipe, fittings & valves for plant $ 2,274.70
Reinforcing steel 1,200.00
Doors, windows, louvres, skylights 700.00
W.P.A. labor in the amount of 2,000.00
6,174.70
If all the above items are furnished by W.P.A. and deducted from
our original bid of $22,118.00 'this leaves an amount of $15,943.30
for which amount we agree to construct the project.
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Very truly yours,
J.G. ATTAWAY CONSTRUCTION CO.
Signed: J.G. Attaway.
The Mayor stated_that Mr. MacSheehan was agreeable to cutting
equipment and material requirements to the very minimum in an effort
to stay within the cost of the project. The Mayor stated that he had
signed the contract with J.G. Attaway Company for the Mayor and Council-
men, and also that Mr. Attaway had placed a surety bond to cover their
carrying out the contract, and asked that his actions be ratified.
Councilman Siotin moved that the actions of the Mayor be ratified.
Councilman Griffin seconded and the motion passed unnanimously.
The Mayor informed Council that he had been approached by.John
Curry, colored,•with the request that he be permitted to operate a"
place for colored people on the property on the Western side of Inlet
Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets. Council agreed that he be
permitted to operate and sell whiskey, beer and soft drinks, provided
that an opening be made from the rear of the building; the front door
to be kept locked, and that he will not allow groups to congregate.on
Inlet Avenue in the vicinity of his building, and that he will keep an
orderly place at all times.
Some discussion was had relative to the. feasibility of selling
metal tags of some sort to be placed in a convenient place on automobiles
that will permit people to have entrance to the parking areas. No action
was taken.
Upon recommendation of the Police Committee, Councilman Henry moved
that a whiskey, -.beer and soft drinks license be issued to James41. Brown
located in Sea Breeze Hotel, with the proviso that the place must be
conducted in -an orderly manner. Councilman Griffin seconded and the
motion passed:
Councilman Ferguson informed Council that he had been approached
by a taxi operator requesting that a high license be put on the
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operation of taxi cabs on the Island, but after some discussion it
was decided that this would tend to Great a monopoly and should not be
permitted. Council decided that taxi operators be required to post a
personal liability bond, and this bond to be placed with the town after
being taken out through a bonding company.
The Mayor informed Council that the present building that is now used
by the Library was in real bad shape, and something must be done about it
or else the Works Projects Administration would discontinue the service.
He suggested that the Council Room and the Police Court in the Town Hall
would be suitable. After some discussion it was decided to have Council=
man Ferguson check up and see if the present building could not be re-
paired sufficiently so that the library could remain where it is now for
the time being.
The Mayor informed Council that he had written several communications
to Major Wallace with reference to the construction of a jail on the
Island, requesting a conference with him to ascertain if it could be
built for $3,000.00, but up to date he had been unable to contact Major
Wallace.
The Mayor informed Council of the splendid work done by the State
Highway Department on Second Avenue leading from the Fort, and 155th,
17th and lgth Streets, and stated that the whole work had improved
the surroundings to a considerable extent.
Councilman Lovell stated that the condition :gat the head of Second
Street on the beach side was very bad, and also that Mrs. Carter had
a very serious condition created on her property since the construction
of the seawall, and something should be done to correct this. He
stated that apparently South End was getting all of the work done by
the Town, and nothing was being done to hel0 the people on the North
end of the Island, and suggested that an effort be made to help the
people in this section also.
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Councilman Griffin moved that current bills presented for payment be
paid after the Finance Committee had approved them. Councilman
Ferguson ca monde& and the motion passed.
The Mayor informed Council that he had signed a contract with
H. Roy Smith to build the proposed rest rooms on 15th Street on the
Strand, and that objections had developed to this location. After
'some discussion Councilman Griffin moved that the rest rooms be re-
located on 16th Street, on the property of Tybrisa Company, west of
the water tank, and that thet:land be leased for five (5) years for
$1.00 per year, and also that the Town reserve the right to renewe
the lease or move the building. Councilman Slotin seconded and the '
motion passed.
W.A. MacGregor, as agent for B.J. Carbo, protested against the
high assessment etirthe Carbo property. After some discussion,
Council was of the opinion that since the time allowed for filing
protests had expired, nothing could be done at this time.
Councilman, Ferguson informed Council that Dr. Hedges would check
all food places on the Island in the near future to see that they
were properly operated.
The matter of creating a license for Merchandise Vending Machines
with a one cent (1 %) play was discussed. Councilman Griffin moved
that one cent (10) Merchandise Vending Machines be licensed for $25.00
each. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Slotin moved that the regular meetings of Council be
changed to the first Tuesday in each month and be held at g. p.m.
Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Slotin informed Council that he had a<requaatY!ornAhe
operation of a "Penny Arcade ", using one cent (1¢) and five cent
t5¢) machines, and moved that the one cent (1¢) machines be licensed
for $3.00 each, and the five cent (50) machines be licensed for $5.00
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each, with the proviso that upon the payment of $225.00, the operator
may use an unlimited number of machines. Councilman Griffin seconded
and the motion passed.
Councilman Slotin moved that the following officers and employees of
the Town be re- elected for the ensueing fiscal year.
Henry M. Buckley, Clerk of Council and ex- officio Treasurer at a
salary of $2400.00 per year,' by the month
R.A. Stewart, Chief of Police and ex- officio Tax Collector at a
salary of $1500.00 per year, by the month.
W.T. Veronee, Lieutenant of Police at a salary of $1380.00 *per year,
by the month.
W.G. Kendrieks, Motorcycle Officer, at a salary of $1200.00 per year,
by the month.
M.A. Goette, Superintendant of Public Works, Sanitation, and Drainage,
at a salary of $1500.00 per year, by the month.
S.D. Fitzgerald, Building and Plumbing Inspector, and assistant
Superintendent of Public Works, at a salary of $1200.00 per year, by
the month.
Mrs. Marion W. Meeks, assistant in the office of the Clerk of Council,
at a salary of $720.00 per year, by the month.
Edward A. Dutton, Recorder of Police Court, at a salary of X400.00 per
year, by the month.
Edward A. Dutton, Town Attorney at a fee of $300.00 per year, by the
month.
Councilman Henry Seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Griffin submitted his resignation to take effect at once.
Councilman .Griffin stated that he regretted very deeply having to
sever the ,pleasant relationd that had existed between him and the
Mayor and the Members of the Board, and he was only resigning for
the reason that he was going to be on the Board of Aldermen of the
city of Savannah. The Mayor stated that he hated to read the
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resignation, ,as he personally felt that he did not want to accept it,
and that having Councilman Griffin on the Board was one of the bright
spots of his Administration. He hated to ==bee him go, but since he
was being elevated to something higher where he could carry on his
good work for the betterment of the city of Savannah, he asked that
Council accept it with regrets. It was the consensus of opinion of
all the members of the Board that they hated to see Councilman
Griffin withdraw, and all wished him success in his newly chosen
work.
\,J\Councilman Henry moved that the resignation be accepted. Councilman)/
Slotin seconded and the motion passed.
There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the
call of the Mayor.