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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19490616CCMeetingand it is hereby resolved by the authority of the same that the result of said election be and the same is hereby declared as electing; Edward A. Dutton PS mayor John A. Peters as Councilman Alexander Meddin as Councilman William S. Lovell as Councilman Benno P. Hosti as Councilman James A. Brown as Councilman Thomas F. Smith as Councilman for the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to hold office until their successors are elected and duly qualified; said results appearing from the returns of said election managers, which said returns are hereby adopted and made a part hereof. There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. 223 Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. June 16, 1949 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 8 P.M. in the Town Hall an' was attended by the Mayor, who presided, and Councilmen Peters, young, Brown, Meddin, Lovell, Hosti, Town Attor- ney Solms, Jr., Councilman -Elect Smith and Mr. Tommy Reed. Mr. Reed stated that the concrete slabs are about through and work should start upon the sea-wall very soon and that as soon as the weather permitted he would start spraying the island with DDT. The ditches are all in good shape. He hes eleven (11) prison- ers on the garbage end ten (10) on the sea -wall jobs. Councilman Young moved that a blinker traffic light be placed on the auto road and Campbell Street. Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Brown presented a petition from Mr. I. A. Wilson protesting against the noise at night during the operation of a Bingo game located on 16th Street, she contending its a nuisance. 224 Councilman peters stated that any unreasonable noises should be toned down and toyed that all outside loud speakers should be dis- continued after 9 P. M. Councilman Brown seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Young informed Council that this would be his last meeting as a member of the Board, he appreciated the courte- sies extended him, he enjoyed working with the Board and was leav- ing with the best of wishes and n successful tenure of office to all. Mayor Dutton stated that he was going to be greatly missed and that he would always be welcome st future meetings. Councilman Meddin moved that a vote of thanks be extended Councilman Young on his lenving. Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. The petition of the Savannah each Volunteer Fire Depart- ment requesting the building occupied by them be deeded to them was again brought up, after some discussion a committee consisting of Councilmen Prown, Lovell and Peters were appointed to check on the matter and report beck. Councilman Peters moved that bills for the month of May amounting to $2937.45 for the general fund and for the groin and sea-well account amounting to $6614.47 be paid. Councilman Meddin seconded and the motion passed. An old bill presented by the Tybee Water Works covering water service was referred to Councilman Lovell for handling. The Savannah Pesch Volunteer Fire Department invited the Mayor and Councilman to hold their inaugural ceremonies at the Fireman's Club Building. The matter was referred to a committee. Some of the property owners on Horse Pen Hammock request- ed that severs1 street lights be placed on Campbell Street in thet area, referred to Councilman Brown. Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey presented a bill for $8.00 for some work done by a private plumber, she contending that the Town was at fault. Referred to the Town Attorney. Mr. Solms informed Council that the suit of Mrs. Mary Gignilliat was now in the Court and eaked whet he should do. Councilman Peters moved that he proceed with the case in Court. Councilmen Lovell seconded and the motion passed. Councilmen Brown stated that the Town had a number of rock- ing-chairs that were not being used and moved thpt the matter be referred to the Finance Committee with power to act. Councilman Meddin seconded and the motion pnssed. The Mayor stRted that inauguration ceremonies for the new Board would take place on July 46th st 8 P. M. in.the auditorium and that Judge B. B. Heery would adtinister the onth. The Mayor introduced Councilman-Elect Thomas F. Smith as the new member of Council, he was greeted by the men of the Board who welcomed him as P new member of the official family. Mr. Smith 225 thanked all for their well wishes end stated that he will need help and will cooperate. Councilmen Peters moved that all of the Appointive Officers and Erployees of the Town be re- appointed. Councilman Hosti second- ed end the motion passed. There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the all of the P' yor. Cle of Counc Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia July 5, 19+9 A special meeting of Town Council was held at 6 p. M. in the Council Room end was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, Council- men peters, Brown, Meddin, Lovell end Town Attorney, Solms, Jr.. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering or not the Town wishes to convey Lot 3, Block 15, Ft. Screven ward and the improvements to the Savannah Reach Volunteer Fire Department for services which they have rendered to the municipality. The Committee appointed to investigate the matter reported that the property should be turned over to them, Councilman Peters moved that the following resolution be adopted, Councilman Brown seconded and the motion passed. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Savannah Beach Volunteer Fire Department has requested that the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach make available to it the property and improvements owned by Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, located in the old Fort Screven Reservation and used formerly by the United States Government as a fire house, so that it may be used by the members of said Department for club rooms and recreational purposes, and has expressed its desire to make certain permanent improvements on the property; AND WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, are very appreciative of the excellent work that has been done by the members of the Department in past years, and desire to assist the Department in providing such facilities; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled that the Mayor of said Town be, and he is hereby authorized to convey to the Sc.v v:h Beach Volunteer Fire Department, the following c.escribed 1 -, -r4J, to-vit: