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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19440320SCMeeting24 Chisholm, and one sons. Lieutenant Jam e.s•Ferris Cann, Jr. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and - Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assembled, that in the death of Major Cann, the town of Savannah Beach has lost one of its most outstanding residents, and one whose contributions to it over a period of many years will per- petuate his memory in the hearts of the people of the Town. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED'that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and that the Clerk of Council transmit a copy to Major Cannes family. There being no further business, Council adj• rned subject the call o: the Mayor. Mayor Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. March 20, 1944 A special meeting of Council was held today at 4 :30 P.M. ANd was attended by Councilmen Walsh, Young, Farrell, Hosti, Lovell, and Town Attorney Dutton. The Meeting was called for purpose of: 1. Pass.a Resolution on death of Mayor Roland R. Jones. 2. Election of a Mayor to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Jones. 3. Pass a Resolution naming the mangers for the General Election to be held April 3, 1944. 4. Pass a Resolution approving actions of Morris Slotin, Acting Mayor in conjunction with Chairman Young of the Sewerage Committee authorizing J. G. Attaway Company to change location of pipe and so forth. 5. Pass a Resolution approving letter written by Edward A. Dutton, Town Attorney, to New York Casuality Company with reference to the Bond of the J. G. Attaway company, and con- 25 sider a reply to a letter from the Attaway Company. 6. Pass on new and old matters concerning Sanitary Sewerage System. 7. Pass a Resolution authorizing Edward A. Dutton, Morris Slotin, and Henry M. Buckley to sign checks. 8. Consider paving from the wslk on the Strand to the Tybrisa Company property in front of Brass Rail between 15th street and Atlantic avenue. 9. Consider offer of Colonel C. B. Meyer to purchase Lots 67 and 68 on the Hammock owned by the Town in Ward 1. 10. Authorize the payment of selary.of Meyor Roland R. Jones for month of March. 11. Authorize the repair and overhauling the two registers used at Parking Arears. 12. Authorize increasing _salary of the Assistant to the Clerk of Council to $80.00 per month. 0ouncilman Young moved that the following Memorial to the late Mayor Roland R.. Jones be adopted. Councilman Lovell se- conded and the motion passed. Memorial Roland R. Jones Roland Robert Jones departed this life on the 8th day of March, 1944, at the age of 54 years. He was a native of Cerro Gordo, North Carolina, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones. Mr. Jones served for two terms as Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, end was nominated for the third term in the Democratic Primary held on March 6, 1944. He was very much interested in the welfare and progress of the • Town and its affairs and his many good deeds and improvements on the Island alle acting as Mayor will be a memorial and a shrine to his memory. He worked day and night to see the Is- land grow not only in the number of inhabitants but for the improvements in the affairs of the municipal government. Among some of the improvements made in the municipality during Mayor Jones' tenure of office was the construction of the beach bulkhead, construction of the combination fire house and jail, paving of 17th and 18th Streets and having them in- 26 eluded in the State Highway System, constructing a hard- surfaced walkway down Butler Avenue, construction of public rest rooms .and bathhouses for service men, construction of street markers - and having them placed at all intersections, the numbering of all houses on the Island, opening the Public Library, organizing the American Red Cross supply depot and first aid station, sec- uring and supervising adequate lifeguard. personnel, and securing WPA funds to install the Sanitary Sewerage System which is now nearing completion. During his term of office end also in his private life, his manner was both courteous and sympathetic, and no man ever de- rived greater satisfaction in doing a kind deed for another. Capable of strong friendship, he begot in others similar emot- ions and as he grew in years and climbed in 'high positions they clung to him with a devotion that never faltered. Mr. Jones was beloved because of his tender sympathy, his tolerant understand -. ing and his loyalty. He was respected for his straight thinking, his fearless honesty and his outstanding public service. His private life and public career was one which we may proudly hold up for emulation and tribute as the ideals of .the highest American citizenship. Mr. Jones was a patriot in the truest sense of the word. He served in the United States Army in World War•1 as a Second- Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps. He was one of the char- ter members of the Fort Screven Post of the American Legion. He was Chairman of the Savannah Beach and Fifth District of the Savannah - Chatham County Defense Council. As a layman in civic matters,. he manifested a keen interest and helpful attitude. He was a member of Solomon's Lodge No. 1, F. & A.I.: he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason; and was also a member of Alee Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Savannah Lodge No 1$3, B. P. O. Elks; and a charter member and past president of the Propeller Club, Port of Savannah. Mr. Jones was very much interested in sports. He was a good golf player and enjoyed baseball, football, racing and many other sports. He served as president of the Savannah High School Athletic Association, of which he was a member for many years. He enjoyed helprIng and counseling young boys and girls. Mr. Jones was one of the original officers of the Atlantic Towing Company,. having been with it since its organization 23 years ago. He also served as secretary of the Savannah Bar Pilots until its members entered the Coast Guard service. Mr, James had been in ill health for a number of years but he carried his pain and suffering with a smile, never complain- ing to his family, friends or colleagues, but only he and his God know how he actually suffered. In the passing of our departed friend from this life, we have lost an honored son who loved and served faithfully and well. His everyday work symbolized those things that have 1 made possible the progress of character appear- ed to have been carved of the un11emished granite of truth,'loyal- ty and sincerity. So, when through this memorial, we honor our departed friend, we come not with a forlorn hope as did the Ancients, but a living, radiant hope end faith that transcend the present state.. -We live in the hope and faith that we shall meet and clasp again the vanished hand.and hear again the voice that is stilled. "Tho his eyes have closed in rest upon the joys of EartltA, "Tho his ears no longer hear the voices of love whisper- ing their tender messages, "He is not.dead nor shall'he ever die, for in the memories Of friends and comrades the recollection of his life and fellowship survives -- "In the Kingdom of our hearts they still reside- - "No power can separate us, and by our faith we know that we have said farewell but for a little while. "So sure are We that 'tip but a temporary parting pre- ceding the happier reunion for eternity that we do not say 'Goodbye', but only 'Good night' and voice our parting in the .words of another who lived and loved, and lost: "'Yon mellow sun melts in the sea -- A somber ship sweeps silently Past Alcatraz toward Orient skies- - A mist is rising to the eyes. Good night, deer friend, Good night.'" Therefore, be it resolved by the Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assem- bled, that this memorial be inscribed in the minutes of the Town in memory of our departed friend and servant, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the members of his family. Nominations were called for to fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Jones. Councilman Hosti moved that Edward A. Dutton be elected Mayor to fill the unexpired term of Mayor. Jones. Counoilma.n Lovell seconded and the motion passed. The following oath was administered to Mr. Dutton. OATH I, Edward A. Dutton, do solemnly sw r that I will faithfully and honestly perform the duties Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, :-orgies, to t-` bes, of my skill and ability without favor or af ction, S y M D. Mayor Dutton took the Chair and thanked the board and stated that he would do his beet with the help and cooperation of 28. of the board. Councilman Lovell moved that the following resolution be adop- ted naming the mangers for the election to be held April 3, 1944 providing each Manger be paid six dollars for their services. Councilman Walsh seconded and the motion passed. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the General. Election for Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, is to be held on the 3rd day of April, 1944; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for Council, by resolution, to name three (3) freeholders to act as managers to conduct said election; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, that W. J. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Laura M. Moore and.Mrs. Sarah L. Curry, be and they are hereby named managers to supervise the election for the Mayor and Council- men of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to be held on April 3, 1944. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mrs. Mary Bell Bordley be and she is hereby named as an alternate in the event any of the above ,r named three managers are unable to serve. q Mayor Dutton informed Council that he had written a letter' to the Bonding Company representing J. G. Attaway Company under the date of March 10, 1944 at the request of Mayor Jones informing them of some of the conditions existing in connection with the sewerage project, he stated that Mayor Jones had requested him to sign the letter and mail it, Councilman Walsh moved that the act- ion of Mayor Dutton be approved and that the following resolution 29 be adopted. Councilman Lovell seconded, the motion passed. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assembled, that-they do approve, confirm and sanction the letter written by Edward A. Dutton, Town Attorney, dated March S, 1944, to Mr. R. H. Littlejohn, Assistant Manager, New York Casualty Company, Suite 1120 William- Oliver Building, Atlanta, Georgia, with reference to Bond No. 421615E, J. G. Attaway Construction Company, Statesboro, Georgia, to Town of Savannah Beach, Georgia, $77,056.75, dated 6- 18 -43; construction of sanitary sewerage system. Councilman Young stated that Mayor Jones had had a Mr. Craig make an estimate of the cost of resurfacing sidewalk in front of the Brass Rail adjacent to the seawall on basis of town and Tybrisa.Company sharing costs. Mr. Craig estimated twenty cents per square foot whereupon Councilman Walsh moved that the town pay its part of sidewalk in front of Brass Rail provided that Tybrisa Company take care of relative same area adjacent to the town's also. Councilman Hosti seconded, motion passed. Councilman Farrell was appointed a Committee to look after town's interest. Councilman Walsh moved that the salary of Mayor Jones for the month of March be paid to his sister, Mrs. Maude Brightwell. Councilman Young seconded, motion passed. Councilman-Walsh moved that lots 67 r.nd 68, Ward 1, in the sub division .on the Hammock owned by the town be sold to Colonel C. B. Meyer and that he be given option to the tri- 30 angle at.entrance to this hammock adjacent to lst street and that the matter be referred to Mayor Dutton for handling with the pow- er to act. Councilman Young seconded, motion passed. The Clerk called the Council's attention to some necessary repairs to the two (2) registers used at the Parking areas. He stated it would cost over one hundred dollars ($100.00)_at least to have machines thoroughly cleaned and adjusted. Councilman Young moved that work necessary to put the machines in first class running order to be done. Councilman Hosti seconded,';the motion passed. The Clerk called the council attention to the eery small sal- ary now paid the assistant in his office. The salary being sixty dollars per month and at the present time he has been unable to employ anyone. Whereupon Councilman Lovell moved that the salary of assistant be increased to eighty dollars per month effective at once. Councilman Walsh seconded, motion passed. Councilman Young moved that the following resolution be adopt- ed. Councilman Hosti seconded, motion passed. RESOLUTION W WHEREAS, Edward A. Dutton was elected Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, at a special meeting of Council hel d'at the Town Hall of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, on March 20, 1944, to fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Roland-R. Jones; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that checks drawn against the several accounts of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Geo- rgia, in the various banks in the city of Savannah, Georgia, for the withdrawal of funds, be signed and, or countersigned by the Mayor and the Treasurer of said Town, and in the absence of the Mayor, then by the Acting Mayor: NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the.sei d Edward A. Dutton as Mayor and Henry M. Buckley as Treasurer be and they are here- by authorized to sign and /or countersign any checks on any bank in the city of Savannah, Georgia, where funds are now deposited or may herafter be deposited to the account of the Town of Sav- annah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, mid the several banks are hereby authorized to accept their signatures; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the absence of the Mayor. 31 from his offical duties, that Morris Slotin, as Acting Mayor, be authorized to sign and /or countersign checks against ehe several accounts of said Town in the several banks in the city of Savannah, Georgia Councilman Farrell moved thpt the following resolution be•adopted. Councilman seconded, the motion passed. .RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on the llth day of March, 1944, Morris Slotin, Acting Mayor and/or Mayer Pro Tem, authorized Henry M. Buckley, Clerk of Council, to write_a letter to the F. W. A. requesting elimination of and substituting certain streets, with 8 sewer lines under Project No Ga. 9- 244 -NF, and also show justifaction for certain lines of streets not included in original application.. WHEREAS on March llth, M. R. Young, as Chairman of the Sanitary Sewerage Committee certified tht the above mention- ed letter, dated March 11, 1944, which included said list of streets, had been checked., and the Committee recommended that the changes requested be made according to said list and let- ter certifying as to this need. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Coun- cil assembled, that the actions of the said Morris Slotin, Acting Mayor and /or Mayor Pro Tem, and the said Mitchell R. Young, as Chairman. of the Sewerage Committee, in signing a letter dated the llth'day of March, 1944, to the Federal Works Agency authorizing the J. G. Attaway Construction Company th change the location of nines, etc., be and the same is herby approved. There being no further business Cou i1 adjourned, sub- to the ca ^,1 of the Mayor. Clerk Counei Mayor Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. March 22, 1944 A special meeting of Council was held today at 5 :00 P.M. and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, and Councilmen Walsh, Hosti, Farrell, and Young. The meeting was called for the purpose of: 1. To pass a resolution authorizing additional sewer lines and grant J. G. Attaway Company an extension of 75