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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19520311CCMeeting184 a claim against the Town for injuries sustained by her when she fell over a piece of pipe in the street at smith Road and the Strand at 8 p. M., August 8, 1951, the claim is for 1192.95,. which mr. Raskin claimed if it is not settled, then he will sue for $2500.00. It was moved and seconded that the claim be denied. it was moved, seconded and passed that eighteen (18) Venetian Blinds be purchased from the.Kool Vent Co., as per their estimate, for 1135.00, installed. At the last meeting of Council the Santa Elena Company petitioned for permission to subdivide Beach Lot 114, Ward 5, this permission was granted, but the question has subsequently come up as to whether the planning Board should pass on this matter first. The matter was referred to the Town Attorney for his opinion. There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. Cler. of Council Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. March 11, 1952 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 p. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, Councilmen Meddin, Lovell, peters, Coleman, Town Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed, Chief MoCutohen, Mr. Lang, Mr. Frank Futrelle and Mr. Milton Ard. Dr. Robert S. Coleman was administered the oath of office by Mayor Dutton as follows: I, Robert 8. Coleman, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and, honestly perform the duties of Councilman of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to the beet of my skill and ability, without favor or affection, so help me God. Councilman Coleman was welcomed to the Beard and he stated that he would endeavor to do his very best. Mr. Ard and Mr. Futrelle representing the Route 17 Association requested the support of the Town in getting changes made to Route 17. The Mayor informed them that the Town was for it and would endorse it and would present it to the Savannah Beach Chamber of Commerce as they should also handle it. It was moved seconded and passed that the following Resolution be adopted. 1 135 136 CC 1 137 Supt. Reed stated that the Savannah Electric Co. had made a cheek and report on the burning out of the motors in some of the pumping stations, Councilman Lovell stated that the Town was partly at fault as the motors will not kink out when over- loaded, Savannah Electric Co. recommended putting heating elements on the motors, he suggested that a competent electrician be employed to run a test on all stations, there are several firms in Savannah that could do the work, he also stated that he would talk to several of them and get suggestions. Mr. Reed stated that the labor situation was bad, the Mayor stated he had spoken to Mr. Burns who said he would try to get 20 men for him, Mr. Reed said that common labor will not work for .75% per hour, Councilman Meddin recommended in- creasing labor pay if necessary. Councilman Meddin stated that the bulk head near Tilton Street is giving away and a ditch is needed along Tilton to drain surplus water to the back of Island, Councilman Strong stated that a larger pipe should be placed under 2nd Avenue, he suggested the Highway Department might help. Councilman Lovell stated that there were a number of water meters being installed and that Mr. Reed does not have time to do it, he suggested having a plumber do it for the fee that the Town charges, the Mayor asked if Mr. Lang could do it using unskilled labor. Mr. Reed stated that there were two more water mains to run, he has salvaged some galvanized pipe. The Mayor asked if Pine Street near Campbell subdivi- sion had been opened, Mr. Reed said that part was cleared sever- al years ago. Councilman Lovell stated that the Whitmire Tank Co. would start repairing the water tank on the 20th, Whitmire es- timated $750.00 to repair the inside of the tank less $400.00 for cathordio protection. Referred to Councilman Lovell with power to act. Chief McCutchen stated that regarding parking meters the Dual Co. agreed to install gaskets while their Mrs, Harlow was here, the gaskets did not come while he was here, his men will not have time to install now, he said when the gaskets are shipped the Dual Co. will wire him. The Chief was instructed to contact Mr. Somme in connection with this. Chief McCutchen requested that one of his men be sent to the Dual Factory for a weeks course in servicing. Dual will train without expense to the Town, but the Town will be required to pay other expenses, Chief McCutchen also stated the Town needs a new police Carvand the motorcycle nedds overhauling. It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for Gen- eral Government for February amounting to $2,686.60 and bills for Construction Account, Water Dept., $1,066.68 and Revenue Account, Water Dept., $1577.91 be paid. Mr. Solms informed Council that Mr. Sidney Raskin, Att'y. for Mrs..Qussie Sherman had filed a. claim. against the Town for injuries sustained by her, he also stated that re- garding delinquent taxes of Mrs. Marguerite Dooley that they had paid 4 years and agreed to pay the balance in 90 days, it was moved, seconded and apeeed' that payment be accepted without interest and the balance be paid in 90 days from date. The Mayor issued instructions that no licenses be issued for whiskey or beer if parties were in arrears in their taxes. It was moved, seconded and passed that the following persona be named Managers in the election to be held on Mon- day, April 7, 1952: Mrs. Ewa Yagle Mrs. Elizabeth Farrell Mr. T. B. McCarroll # *�.� Mrs. Catherine Blackburn, Alternate There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. Cle, k of Council Mayor €: * **• ** ** It was moved, seconded and passed that the discount be allowed on the 1951 taxes of T. Z. Rushing. Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. April 7, 1952 A special meeting of Council was held taday at 9;30 P. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, Councilman Meddin, Lovell, Strong, Hosti, peters, Coleman and Town Attorney Solms, The meeting was held for the purpose of receiving a report of the Managers of the election held today as follows: We, the undersigned, who were duly appointed as Managers of the election for Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, by resolution adopted by Council at a meet- ing held on the llth day of March, 1952, and who have conducted 1 1