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Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
February 3, 1944.
The regular meeting of Council was held today at 4=00 P.M.
and was attended by Mayor Jones who presided, and Councilmen
Walsh, Henry, Young, Biotin, Leopold, Lovell and Town Attorney
Dutton.
The minutes of the meeting of January 13th were read and
approved.
The matter of employing personel for operation of the
Treatment Plant was discussed, Councilman Young estimated that
it would require at least three men probably four to operate the
plant, two of whom would be colored helpers. The name of A. C.
Carter was suggested as the plant operator. Mayor Jones informed
Council that the selection of operator and men be left to the
Sewerage Committee, no action was taken at this time
Councilman Biotin requested as to how long it will be
necessary to keep Mr. Vinson on the job, he was informed that
Vinson's work would be through by April 30th. The Mayor stated
that at the present time Mr. Vinson was making a survey, drawing
plans etc for the construction of the proposed Public Play Grounds.
Mayor Jones informed Council that Councilmen Leopold and
Henry had tendered their resignation due to pressure of business.
Both of these gentlemen informed Council that they regretted
that it was necessary that they take this step, but it was some-
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thing over which they had no control and which they were reluctant
to do. All the menbers of the Board expressed regret at their
leaving, Stating that their relations had always been so pleasant,
Councilman Lovell moved that their resignation be accepted with
regret, Councilman Biotin seconded and the motion passed.
Mayor Jones stated that he would entertain a motion for the
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election of Joel T. Farrell & B. P. Hosti as Councilmen to
fill the unexpired terms of Councilmen Leopold and Henry,
Councilman Walsh seconded and the motion passed. The Oath of
office was administered to Mr. Farrell.
OATH
I, Joel T. Farrell, 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. •
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Councilman Farrell was welcomed to the Board and he
stated that he looked forward to working with all of them with
a great deal of pleasure.
Councilman Walsh wanted to know when the bad condition of
the streets will be corrected. He was advised that some of the
Contractors equipment was disabled, which was holding up the
streets.
The Mayor stated that in a number of places the Street
Signs were down but that it would be well to wait until the
Attaway Co. finished their work, also the Police Department
needs some signs and the Pipe Railing on the walks in the Park-
ing areas needed to be worked over and painted.
Councilman Biotin stated that the Play Ground it is proposed
to erect should not cost over $1000.00.
Councilman Biotin moved that bills for purchases made during
the month of January amounting to $ 450.43, for General Government
be paid, Councilman Young seconded and the motion passed.
The Mayor presented a new list of the Committees of Council
effective February 4, 1944 as follows:
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FINANCE &
ASSESSMENTS:
TAXES &
LICENSES: C. V. Walsh Chairman
Morris Siotin Vice Chairman
B. P. Hosti
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL.
Morris Slotin Chairman
C. V. Walsh Vice Chairman
Mitchell R. Young
PUBLIC WORKS:
POLICE, LIBRARY'
& SCHOOLS:
J. T. Farrell Chairman
B. P. Hosti Vice Chairman
C. V. Walsh
B. P. Hosti Chairman
J. T. Farrell Vice Chairman
Wm. S. Lovell
SEWERAGE, HEALTH Mitchell R. Young Chairman
& SANITATION Wm. S. Lovell Vice Chairman
Morris'Slotin
FIRE, LIGHTS,
SEAWALL & EROSION
Wm. S. Lovell
Mitchell R. Young
J. T. Farrell
Chairman
Vice Chairman
There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject
to the call of the Mayor.
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Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
February 10, 1944.
A special meeting of Council was held today at 3:30 P.M.
and was attended by Mayor Jones who presided, and Councilmen
Young, Farrell and Hosti.
The following oath was administered to Councilman elect
Benno P. Hosti:
OATH
I, Benno P. Hosts, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully
and honestly perform the duties of Councilman of the Town of