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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
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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.