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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19490210CCMeetingschedule of charges for clearing lots in the future, and report back. A partition was presented by Mr. T. E. Fitzgibbon re- questing permission to block off part of Meddin Drive in front of his property, matter referred to the Town Attorney. A partition was presented from the Tybee Community Club requesting that several lights be placed in the Fort Screven area,. The matter was refrred to Councilman Brown for handling. There being no further business, Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. Clerk •f Council 195 Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. February 10, 1949 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 P. M. in the Council Room, and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presideyi, and Councilmen Peters, Young, Brown, Hosti, Lovell, Town Attorney Solms, Mr. A. L. Alexander, Thos. Reed, John Brannen and C. J. Stewart. Mr. Brannen stated that he and Mr. Stewart were appear- ing as a committee representing a group of property owners having property behind that portion of the sea -wall from Tilton to First Streets that are very much concerned about the bad condition of the sea -wall in this area, and requested that something be done immedi- ately to repair that portion of the sea -wall, Councilman Young mov- ed that this work be authorized and that the Mayor and Councilman Lovell appoint a committee to handle the matter with power to act and without reporting back. Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. The minutes of the meeting of January. 13th4 ,were read . and,adoptect;',. Mr. Reed called attention to the bad condition of the bulk -head in front of the property of Mr. Wm. Helmly and stated that it was endangering other property in the immediate vicinity, the Mayor stated that adjacent property owners are responsible, that the Town is not. Mr. Reed also stated that the number of prisoners at the camp was getting low and more men are needed. Councilman Lovell asked what was the status of the 6th Street bridge, Mr. Alexander stated that he had handled the matter with Mr. Lynes of the Tybee Beach Company, but had not heard from him. 96 The question of whit was to be done about Tybrisa Pavillion was brought up, Councilman Young stated it would cost about $21,000 to repair it, the Mayor asked if the Town could condemn it, Mr. Alexander said the Town could if it was dangerous, the Mayor stated that last year signs were placed around the pavillion warning of its dangerous condition. Mr. Alexander stat- ed that the owners suggested having an appraisal made then they would talk price, Councilman Brown stated that the pavillion should not be left in its present condition for another season. Councilman Young moved that the Engineering Transit owned by the Town be sold to the Cotton Oil Company for $220.00 as is, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed. The Mayor asked the committee on cleaning lots for their report, they stated they were not ready. The Mayor informed Council that the Charter Amendment calling for a special election on June 11+th had just been signed by the Governor, and asked if anyone had a copy of it, the regis- teration book was opened as required, Mr. Alexander stated that the mayor and Town Attorney should beauthorized to take whatever action is necessary after receipt of an official copy of the act, and Council should approve it at the next meeting, Councilman Brown moved that the Mayor and Town Attorney be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to comply with the requirements of the recent Amendment to the Town's Charter, approved by the Governor. Councilman Young seconded and the motion passed. Councilman peters moved that $500.00 be transferred from the general fund account to the groin and sea -wall account. Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Peteis moved that bills for the month of January amounting to $ 119 •25be paid, Councilman Young seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Lovell asked what had been done with Mr. O. B. strong relative to the strip of land necessary so as to straighten up the sea -wall, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Solms were requested to see Mr. Strong in an effort to get the matter strightened out with out going into Court. Councilman Brown stated that he had looked at the two cash registers of the Town and that they were in bad shape that the cost of repairing would be considerable, he had located one that could be purchased for $395.00 which was slightly more than would be the cost of repairs. Councilman Young moved that the cash register be purchased when needed, Councilman Brown seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Young informed Council that the Sewerage Department is very much in need of a truck, what is needed is a 31L ton pick-up type, Councilman Lovell moved that the Fi* nance committee be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of truck for the Sewera Mepartment. Councilman peters second- ed and the motion passed. Mr. A. Leopold Alexander submitted his resignation as Town Attorney effective at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council, Mr. Alexander stated that he regretted taking this action as his connection with the Town had been so harmonious, but as he was accepting the position as Assistant City Attor- ney of the City of Savannah it was necessary that he sever his connections with the Town, all of the members of Council accepted Mr. Alexander's resignation with regret and wished him success in his new work. Councilman Young moved that the following resolution be adopted, Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS,,A. Leopold Alexander, Jr. was appointed Town Attorney on May 3rd, 1944 and has served in that capacity for the Town of Savannah Beach and its citizens in a superior manner with honor and distinction; and, WHEREAS, due to his appointment on January 24, 1949, as Assistant City Attorney of the City of Savannah, Georgia, it has become necessary for him to resign as of February 1, 1949 as Town Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That the resig- nation of A. Leopold Alexander, Jr. be accepted with regrets; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the thanks of Mayor and Councilmen as well as the citizens of the Town of Savannah Beach be extended to him for his valuable services, opinions, and advice and that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Council and a copy thereof be given to him in sincere appreciation of a job well done and, with best wishes for his success as Assistant City Attorney of the City of Savannah. The Mayor informed Council that he had appointed Mr. Anton F. Solms, Jr. as Town Attorney to succeed Mr. Alexander subject to the pleasure of Council, Councilman young moved that the Mayor's action be confirmed, Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed, all the members of Council greeted Mr. Solms and wished him success, Mr. Solms stated that he would endeavor to do as good a job as his predecessor.. Councilman Morris Slotin tendered his resignation as councilman due to ill health, all the members of Council expressed their sincere regrets at losing the services of Mr. Slotin and wished for him a. full recovery from his ill- ness. Councilman peters moved that the resignation of Coun- cilman Slotin be accepted and that the following resolution be adopted, Councilman young seconded and the motion passed. 198 A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Morris Slotin was elected Councilman on October 10, 1939 and at each succeeding election thereafter was duly re- elected and as a member of Council has served as Chairman of the Finance Committee, Chairman of Council and in other important capacities; and, WHEREAS, in all of these capacities he has served the Town of Savannah Beach and its citizens in a meritorious manner with honor and distinction; and, WHEREAS, due to business it has become necessary for him to resign as a member of Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the resignation of Morris Slotin be accepted with regrets; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the thanks of Mayor and Councilmen as well as the citizens of the Town of Savannah Beach be extended to him for his valuable services and advice and that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Council and a copy thereof be given to him in sincere appreciation of a job well done and with the wish that he will be with us as a friend and citizen for many years to come. Councilman Peters nominated Mr. Alexander Meddin as Councilman to succeed Councilman Morris Slotin, there being no other nominations Councilman Brown seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Young moved that Councilman Lovell be elected Chairman of Council, Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. Councilman peters moved that the following resolu- tion be adopted, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Morris Slotin, a Councilman of Savannah Beach, submitted his resignation to the Mayor and Councilmen on February 10th, 1949 and his resignation was duly accepted on that date; and, WHEREAS, Morris Slotin before his resignation was Chairman of Council and in said capacity was authorized to sign checks on the bank accounts of said municipality at the Savannah Bank & Trust Company of Savannah and the Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Savannah, Georgia; and, WHEREAS, William S. Lovell was duly elected Chair- man of Councilman by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Morris Slotin on February 10, 1999; 199 BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Councilmen Savannah Beach, Tybee Island that William S. Lovell be and he is hereby authorized to sign checks for the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, on its accounts located at the Savannah Bank & Trust Company of Savannah and Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Savannah, Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Savannah Bank & Trust Company and the Citizens Bank & Trust Company be directed to sub- stitute the name of William S. Lovell in lieu of the name of Morris Slotin on the signature cards of the accounts of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island and they, Savannah Bank & Trust Company of Savannah and the Citizens Bank & Trust Company are hereby authorized to accept the signature of William S. Lovell in the premises. Councilman Lovell moved that to operate a movie theater showing 16mm pictures the license be fixed at $10.00, Councilman Young seconded and the motion passed. A request was presented soliciting contributions toward defraying the cost of erecting a chapel at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., the request was denied upon the opinion of the Town Attorney that it could not be legally done. A petition was presented from the property owners in the vicinity of 17th Street and the Strand requesting better storm drainage facilities, the matter was referred to the Town Attorney. Attention was called to the unsafe condition of the public dock, matter referred to Councilman Hosti for handling. A petition was presented by the Tybee Water Works requesting permission to erect a small building to be used as a sub- station where a new well is to be sunk, in connection with an expanded water service, the matter was approved subject to the type of building that is to be erected, a committee consist- ing of Councilmen Lovell, Brown and peters were appointed to handle the matter. There being no further business, Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.