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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19700706SCMeeting1 1 1 Savannah Beach, Georgia July 6, 1970 A special meeting of Council was held this evening in City Hall Auditorium at 7:30 P.M. It was attended by Mayor -Elect Michael J. Counihan and Councilmen -Elect John H. Daniels, Jr., Edward Jung, Robert F. Cary, George F. Schwarz, Edward W. Towns and James M. Stettler and was for the purpose of swearing in the newly elected Board of Councilmen for the ensuing term. The Meeting, to which the public was invited, was officially opened by the Mayor, after which the Star Spangled Banner was sung by the entire assembly. Mr. Douglas Weathers of WTOC -TV, who acted as Master of Ceremonies, then introduced the Rev. Lewis W. Strickland of the Trinity Methodist Church, who pro- nounced the Invocation. The Election Resolution, confirming the official results of the Municipal Election held on April 6, 1970, was read by City Attorney Bart E. Shea. The Honorable Edwin A. McWhorter, Judge of Superior Court of Chatham County, then administered the following oath to Mayor - Elect Counihan: "I, MICHAEL J. COUNIHAN, do solemly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties devolved on me as Mayor of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; that I will faithfully execute and enforce the laws and ordinances of the City to the best of my ability, skill and knowledge; that I will support and uphold the Constitution and laws' of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia; and that I am not a member of the Communist ;Paarty and I have no sympathy for the doctriines of Communism and I will not lend my aid, support, ad- vice, counsel nor my influence to the Communist Party nor to the teachings of Communism. SO HELP ME GOD. (signed) Michael J. Counihan Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of July, 1970 (signed) Edwin a. McWhorter Judge of Superior Court, Chatham County, Georgia Judge McWhorter then administered the following oath to the six Councilmen - Elect: 8 uWe do solemly swear that we will faithfully discharge the duties devolved on us as Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; that we will faithfully execute and enforce the laws and ordinances of the City to the best of our ability, skill and knowledge; that we will support and uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia; and that we are not members of the Communist Party and we have no sympathy for the doctrines of Communism and we will not lend our aid, support, advice, counsel nor our influence to the Communist Party nor to the teachings of Communism. SO HELP ME GOD. (signed) Robert F. Cary John H. Daniels, Jr. Edward Jung Sworn to and subscribed George F. Schwarz before me this 6th day of July, 1970 James M. Stettler (signed) Edwin A. McWhorter Edward W. Towns Judge, Superior Court Chatham County, Georgia Judge McWhorter then congratulated Mayor Counihan and the members of City Council and wished them every success in their endeavors during the ensuing term. Mayor Counihan thanked Judge McWhorter for the interest shown in coming down to administer the oaths and spoke a few words of thanks to the citizens of Savannah Beach for the vote of confidence given to him and his Board by re- electing them for another term. City Clerk, E. M. Patterson, then read Mayor Counihan's temporary appointments of City Officials, Council Chairmen and Committee Assignments for t1 re tennbeginning July, 1970, as follows: Chairman of Council, Mayor Pro Tem and Police Commissioner John H. Daniels, Jr., General Government, Finance and Licenses Edward Jung Commissioner of Water, Health and Sanitation Robert F. Cary Chairman Department Public Works George F. Schwarz Fire Commissioner Edward W. Towns 1 1 Chairman Public Parks, Recreation, Education and Library James M. Stettler City Clerk, Clerk of Council, Ex- Officio Treasurer and Clerk of Recorder's Court... Edward M. Patterson City Attorney and Judge of Recorder's Court. Bart E. Shea Engineer Consultant Joseph Hutton Certified Public Accountant Thomas J. O'Brien Chief of Fire Department Edmund J. Solomon City. Marshall and Building Official S. Robert Kent Deputy City Marshall Michael F. Hogan, Jr. Chief of Police and Ex- Officio Tax Collector -James W. Price, Sr. Captain of Police John J. Price Police Lieutenants Roy Lawton Daley & Chas. J. Bishop Superintendent Department Public Works, Water and Sanitation Departments Thomas M. Reed Electrical Inspector Walter Crawford - Electrical Advisor and Consultant C. J. Herb Plumbing Inspector Robert E. Harper Health Officer Dr. Wilbur D. Lundquist Assistant Health Officer Dr. Walter W. Otto The following are the Standing Committees and Special Boards and authorities: (John H. Daniels, Jr. CHAIRMAN POLICE COMMITTEE: (Edward Jung (Robert F. Cary GENERAL GOVERNMENT ) FINANCE, LICENSES ) (Edward Jung, CHAIRMAN BEACH EROSION CONTROL) (M. J. Counihan 1 1iO WATER, SEWERAGE &) HEALTH DEPT. PUBLIC WORKS) & SANITATION (Robert F. Cary, CHAIRMAN (George Schwarz (James-M. Stettler (George F. Schwarz, CHAIRMAN (John H. Daniels, Jr., (Edward Jung FIRE COMMITTEE ) (Edward W. Towns, CHAIRMAN (Robert F. Cary (John H.-Daniels PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATION,)(James M. Stettler, CHAIRMAN EDUCATION & LIBRARY ) ,69 (Robert F. Cary. - (Edward W. Towns BOARD OF REGISTRARS PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD OF PURCHASES (E. M. Patterson, Chief Registrar (Beverly P. Hatch, Registrar (Margaret M. Spellman, Registrar (Richard L. Gross, CHAIRMAN (Joseph J. Hutton (A. C. Strickland (Mrs. Louise Sasser (Cecil Kennedy (Perry A. Zittrauer, Jr. (Jack G. Knauz (M. J. Counihan (Edward Jung (Edward M. Patterson After introducing many of the distinguished guests and dignitaries in the audience, Mr. Doug Weathers then read a Resolution honoring retiring Councilman Dr. C. "Louis Hohenstein. (R E S O L U T I 0 N) Mayor Counihan then presented Dr. Hohenstein with a framed copy of the Resolution. Doug Weathers then read a Resolution honoring Milledge C. Jones, also a retiring Councilman. (R E S O'L U T I 'O N) He was also presented with a framed copy of the Resolution by Mayor Counihan. 1 1 Mayor Counihan then presented both of these retiring Councilmen with an oil painting of "Tybee Light" done by Mrs. Sally Pierce, local artist. Dr. Hohenstein and Milledge Jones expressed their appreciation to the Mayor and Council for this gift. The Rev. Father Terrance Kernan, Pastor of St. Michael's Catholic Church, gave the Benediction and God Bless America was sung by the entire assembly. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. CLERK OF COUNCIL 1 11. 12 d 1 1 1 1 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. C. Louis Hohenstein was appointed a Councilman of the City of Savannah Beach, Georgia on March 23, 1964 to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John A. Peters, Sr., assuming office on April 6, 1964, and was overwhelming re- elected in 1966 and 1968, during which time he performed many important services for the advancement of the City of Savannah Beach, all of which have endeared him in the hearts of the citizens of Savannah Beach, especially the officials of this Municipality, and WHEREAS, "Doc " Hohenstein, as he is affectionately known by his many friends, is a prominent member of the Dental profession in the City of Savannah and is also an Honorary Life Member of both the Georgia Dental Association and the American Dental Association; also, a Past President of both the Savannah and the Southeastern Dental Society, and WHEREAS, Louis Hohenstein served his country with great distinction in World War II; and together with his devoted wife, Mimi, is an active member of the Temple Mickve Israel. In spite of these many and varied activities and the time required by his demanding profession, he still managed to devote many hours per week to his work as Councilman of Savannah Beach. And his ardent and sincere efforts in the area of recreation and our public parks and museum, have resulted in many improvements and much progress in the City of Savannah Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, in Council assembled, that Council express its thanks and grateful appreciation on behalf of the citizens of this Municipality for his valuable services and untiring efforts to bring about a better Savannah Beach. And that it officially recognize the professional ability and wise guidance with which he filled the office of Savannah Beach Councilman. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of Council and a copy thereof be presented 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. THE WITHIN RESOLUTION is hereby adopted and approved, this 6th day of July, 1970. M. J. COUNIHAN MAYOR ATTEST: (SEAL) E. M. PATTERSON CLERK OF COUNCIL 1 1 1 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Milledge C. Jones was elected a member of Savannah Beach City Council on April 1, 1968, polling 437 votes, highest of all non - resident property owners running for office and took the oath of office on July 1, 1968 which office he served with distinction until he became ineligible to offer for office due to the change in the Georgia State Election Laws, and WHEREAS, during his service on Council, Mr. Jones was able to get the job done and brought about many improvements in the operation of the City government, particularly in the Department of Public Works, And, by conscientiously and sincerly performing his duties as Councilman, he earned the admiration and esteem of the citizens of Savannah Beach and especially his fellow Councilmen with whom he served, and WHEREAS, Milledge Jones and his wife Lilly are active communicants of the Chapel in the Gardens Presbyterian Church in Garden City where he now serves as deacon. He has been a resident of Garden City since 1937 but has also owned a home at Savannah Beach for almost twenty years. He and his wife have a lively family consisting of a son , a daughter and seven grand- children. He is the owner and operator of Jones Equipment Co. in Garden City, Georgia. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of Savannah Beach, in Council assembled, that Council express its thanks and grateful appreciation for the intense interest he has always displayed in all areas of community improvement, thus showing great pride and confidence in the future growth of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to Milledge C. Jones in sincere appreciation of his untiring efforts on behalf of our community and with the g Y hope that he will be able to continue his interest in Savannah .P Beach for many years to come. THE WITHIN RESOLUTION is hereby adopted and approved, this 6th day of July, 1970. (SEAL) rv� M. J.'COUNIHAN MAYOR ATTEST: E. M. PATTERSON CLERK OF COUNCIL