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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19541208CCMeeting44-E There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. Cler,' of Council 44-E Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. December 8, 1954 The regular meeting of Town Council wes held today at 4 P. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Strong, who presided, Councilmen Peters, Powers, Lovell,,Meddin, Hosti, Brown, Town Att- orney Solms, Chief McCutchen, Manager Lang, and Supt. Reed. Chief McCutchen stated that the roof of the Jail needs to be repaired, rats have gotten into the building and have damaged five mattresses, they are coming in thru the roof,` also that the metal ridge caps on the roof need painting, it was decided that this be done, Councilman Hosti will get the paint. Chief McCutchen also stated that the new police car will be available during the month of February. The minutes of the meeting held on November 10th were read and adopted. The Mayor informed Council that the State Highway Department had agreed to fix the culvert and install a flood gate under the road, which is part of Route 80, where Horse Pen Creek flows under it, provided that the Town would furnish the flood gate. The work would start after the first of the year. It was moved, seconded and passed that bills- for the month of November for General Government amounting to $1,340.05, for the Water Department amounting to $663.29, for the Groin & Seawall amounting to $667.20, be paid. Mr. Lang informed Council that the supply of the booklets Covering the Building Code were exhausted and that a new supply should be printed bringing the Code up to date. The Mayor appoint- ed a Building Committee consisting of Councilmen Hosti, Brown and ° Poi *ors. Councilman Powers stated thet in connection with the proposed new ambulance,' that the Fire Department should convey title to the ambulance to the Town that the Town should carry insurance after the first of the year if it takes over the ambulance. It was moved, seconded and passed that cigarettes and etc., be given to the Guards and. Prisoners at the Prison Camp at Christas time. Councilman Hosti will handle the matter. Councilman Peters asked what value was placed on the buildings and land (Lot 13, Ward 1) when it was purchased from the Tybee Water Works. He was informed that the price was $12,500.00. Councilman Peters also stated that a Doctor is need- ed on the Island now since the death of Dr. Barfield and also that the Town should help if necessary, Councilman Brown stated that the Town should not pay any money but provide a home, rent free, Mayor Strong stated that he was against paying out any of the Town's money. It was dedided to let the Mayor handle the matter. The Mayor informed. Council that the fishing pier is now the property of the To as all of the necessary papers had been completed and filed. Council was informed of the bad condition of the curtain over the stage in the Auditorium, it was moved, seconded and passed that the curtain be properly repaired. Councilman Hosti will handle the matter: It was moved, seconded and passed that street lights be installed at 17th Tbrraele& the Strand and also 17th Terrace & Butler Avenue. It was moved, seconded and passed that the following Resolution be adopted. See Page 46-A for Resolution. There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. ClerY of Council 1 45 1 1 1 1 1 46 -A 46 -A A R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, DR. WILLIAM E. BARFIELD, a distinguished citizen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, departed this life on Monday, November 29, 1954; and, WHEREAS, he served our nation well during the years of World War II as a surgeon with the 101st Airborne Division for many years including the memorial days of the invasion of the European Continent and the critical days of the Battle of the Bulge, all of which instilled in him the true spirit of the devoted citizen to his country; and, WHEREAS, after the conclusion of the world conflict he moved to Savannah Beach, Tybee Island and became a most faithful citizen of the community carrying on nis profession in such a manner that he was loved by all citizens and also contributing to his Municipality and County by his constant efforts to show the need and necessity of a strong civil de- fense. He was untiring in his efforts and strong in his faith toward the responsibility and duties of citizenship and was a leader in the community in this field and every other civic enterprise undertaken by the civic groups of the community; and, WHEREAS, these outstanding and truly valuable character- istics were a part of his belief and a very strong motivating factor in every undertaking of the community; and, WHEREAS, the character of our departed friend and esteemed citizen is an exemplification of those virtues of friendship, citi- zenship, and trust which shall always shine in the light of making this community and whole world greater for mankind. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled that in the death of Dr. William E. Barfield, the Town of Savannah Beach has lost one of its most valued and beloved citizens and a true friend, and that the sympathy of the Mayor and Councilmen and those of the citizens of the Municipality be extended to the family of Dr. William E. Barfield; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of Council and that a copy thereof be sent to his wife and family.