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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19520707SCMeetingSavannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. July 7, 1952 A special meeting of Town Council was held today at 6 PM in the Auditorium of the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor Dutton, Councilmen Lovell, Meddin, peters, Hosti, Strong, Coleman, and Town Attorney Solms. Those also present were, Judge B. B. Heery, Rev. Hoke O. Hatcher, Kirk Sutclive, Rev. Father John Kehoe and Sol Clark. The meeting was called for the purpose of inaugurating the new Board of the Mayor and Councilmen into office for the ensuing term, complying with Section 6 of Act 64, B. B. 6o, passed February 9, 1949. TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA We, the undersigned, who were duly appointed as Managers fo the election for Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, by resolution adopted by Council at a meeting held on the llth day of March, 1952, and who have conducted said election held on April 7th, 1952, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and the laws of the State of Georgia applicable thereto, do hereby certify that said election was held on April 7th, 1952 in accordance with the law, and that the following candidates received the number of votes set forth opposite their names fro said offices, in said election: For Mayor Edward A. Dutton 516 Votes Blanche L. Solomon 85 Votes For Councilmen who are residents and domiciled in Chatham County, outside the corporate limits of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and own property at Savannah Beach, Tybee Island. William S. Lovell Alexander Meddin Gurney W. Milliken John A. peters Frank A. Teeple William A. Thomas 469 Votes 457 Votes 81 Votes 466 Votes 91 Votes 81 Votes 150 For Councilmen who are bona fide residents and domiciled within the corporate limits of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island. William A. Clark Robert S. Coleman Benno P. Hosts Weis C. Snell Stanley F. Stark John L. Strong 110 Votes 461 Votes 442 Votes 87 Votes 84 Votes 465 votes We therefore certify that Edward A. Dutton has received the highest number of votes cast for any candidate for Mayor of said Town; that William S. Lovell, Alexander Meddin, and John A. peters have received the highest number of votes cast for any candidate for the office of Councilmen of said Town who are bona fide residents and domiciled in Chatham County, outside the corporate limits of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and own property at Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; and that Robert S. Coleman, Benno P. Hosti, and John L. Strong have received the highest number of votes cast for any candidates for the office of Councilmen of said Town who are bona fide residents and domiciled within the corporate limits or the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island. This seventh (7th) day of April, 1952. /s/ Eva H. Yagle Manager /s/ T. B. MoCarroll Manager /s/ Elizabeth Farrell Manager /s/ Catherine Blackburn Alternate Manager sworn to and subscribed before me this seventh (7th) day of April, 1952. /8/ Henry M. Buckley Notary Public, Chatham County, Georgia. The oath of office was administered by Judge B. B. Beery as follows: 1 1 1 GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY) TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH ) TYBEE ISLAND ) I, Edward A. Dutton, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and honestly perform the duties of Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to the best of my skill and ability, without favor or affection, so help me God. This 7th day of July, 1952. /s/ Edward A. Dutton Oath administered before me this 7th day of July, 1952. /s/ B. B. Heery Judge, City Court Savannah, Georgia GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY ) TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH ) TYBEE ISLAND We, William S. Lovell, Alex Meddin, John A. Peters, Robert S. Coleman, Benno p. Hosti, and. John L. Strong, do sol- emnly swear that we will faithfully and honestly perform the duties of Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to the best of our still and ability, without favor or affection, so help me God. This 7th day of July, 1952. /s /William S. Lovell /s/ Alexander Meddin /s/ John A. Peters /s/ Robert S. Coleman /8/ Benno p. os /s/ J. L. Strong Oath administered before me this 7th day of July, 1952. /s/ B. B. Heery Judge, City Court Savannah, Georgia 151, 152 There being no urther business, the meeting adjourned, subje to the call the Mayor. Tayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. July 1b, 1952 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at S pM and was attended by Acting -Mayor Meddin, who presided, Councilmen Peters, Hosti, Coleman, Strong and Lovell, Chief McCutchen, Supt. Reed, and Mr. J. W. Lang. Mr. Lang reported that there were 828 water takers includ- ing meter users, he also stated that the Seaview Aptis. were charg- ed $95.00 for water rent and it should have been 155.50, they are due a refund of $9.50, also the Nic Nac Stand on loth Street was charged $27.00 for water rent and this stand is on the meter own- ed by T. B. Mc Carroll, the x$27.00 should be refunded. Tt was r Moved, seconded and passed that these refunds be made. Councilman Lovell asked the status of M. B. Clarks water line to his new house on 2nd Avenue. Mr. Reed said he would get to it as soon as he could. Mr. Reed informed Council that Mr. Hamilton Long of the State Highway Dept. and Mr. J. A. Logan of the County Engineers are making a survey of the automobile; road and wanted to know if ■ sea water had ever gone over the road and he informed them that it had, they also wanted to know if concrete side wqlks were put on Butlwe Avenue where would they be placed. The weeds in Venetian Terrace had been cut and in doing so the residents in the area nave complained that rats have come into their houses. The Clerk was instructed to write the U. S. P.H. S. to ascertain if they would send some rat exterminating crews to the Island in an effort to minimize the rat situation. Chief McCutchen called attention to the parking meters, stating they are giving lots of trouble, the Dual Co. sent repre- sentatives who think that the fault is the Town's, Mr. Shaw of MIA, Dual Co'.. came down and checked the meters, he will recommend gseWding some one with authority from_the'Dual Co. so they can straighten the matter out, the meters are rusting and coroding, the Chief stated he had written some letters to the Dual Co and in some instances had received no answers, recently 139 calls had been made due to people putting money in the meters and they fail- ing to work, he recommended that the park9ifg meters be taken out. It was moved, seconded and passed that the matter be referred to the police Committee with power to act. Chief McCutchen stated B. Karp had complained about parking meters placed in front of his property, on 17th Street and he did