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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19720920SCMeeting1 1 i Savannah Beach, Georgia September 20, 1972 A Special Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council was held this afternoon at 4 :00 P.M. in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of: 1. Inaugurating the new Mayor and Council. 2. Organizing the new Council and electing a Mayor Pro Tem who will also be Chairman of Council. 3. Adopting the necessary Resolutions authorizing signatures and certifying certain persons for handling the City's banking business at the various banks and depositories. The first part of this Meeting, to which the general public was invited, was held in City Hall Auditorium. The Mayor and Councilmen elect were as follows: Mayor, William Alien Hendrix; and Councilmen, Edward W. Towns, Ernest - C. Hosti, Edward Jung, Perry A. Zittrauer, Jr., Walter Parker and Earl Anderson. The Meeting was opened by City Attorney Bart E. Shea who read the Election Resolution certifying the results of the Ordered Special Second Election for Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach held on August 31, 1972. Mr. Clayton Miller, friend of the Mayor, pronounced the invoca- tion. Attorney Shea then introduced the Honorable Frank S. Cheatham, Jr., Judge of the Superior Court of Chatham County, who administered the oath of office to Mayor Elect William Allen Hendrix. OATH ADMINISTERED TO MAYOR Judge Cheatham then administered the oath to the six Councilmen elect. OATH TO SIX COUNCILMEN Mayor Hendrix and his new Board of Councilmen were then congratu- lated by Judge Cheatham who wished them every success in their endeavors during the ensuing term. Mayor Hendrix thanked Judge Cheatham for the interest shown in coming to Savannah Beach to administer the oaths. Mayor Hendrix and the new Council then retired to the Council Chambers for a brief business meeting. The first order of business was the election of a Mayor. Pro Tem and Chairman of Council. Councilman Towns moved that Edward Jung be named Mayor Pro Tem and Chairman of Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Zittrauer. The voting was three in favor of the motion and two abstained. Mayor Hendrix then proclaimed Councilman Jung Mayor Pro Tem and Chairman of Council. Mayor Hendrix stated that he was appointing the Committee Chairmen only at this Meeting and that the other appointments would be made at a later date. His appointments of the various Committee Chairmen were as follows: POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS FINANCES & GEN. GOVT. SEWER & WATER FIRE RECREATION - Walter Parker - Ernest C. Hosti - Edward Jung - Earl Anderson - Edward W. Towns - Perry A. Zittrauer, Jr. City Attorney Shea informed Council that, in the transition from one City government to another one, one of the most important functions was the official authorization of certain persons to carry on the banking business of the Municipality. He stated that this was accomplished by Resolutions and explained to Council that the purpose of this was to make a smooth transition of governments without interruption in carrying on the City's business. He explained that the proper procedure, which was covered by these Resolutions, was for the City Clerk and Ex- Officio Treasurer to sign all checks and these checks were in turn to be countersigned by either the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem. The City Attorney then explained the Resolutions necessary for Savannah Bank & Trust Company and the Liberty National Bank, both of which carry certain of our accounts. He then read the General Resolution permitting the continuance of the City's business and naming the authorized signers of checks, drafts, notes, etc. as follows: GENERAL RESOLUTION Councilman Parker then moved the adoption of this Resolution. It was seconded by Councilman Zittrauer and unanimously carried. Attorney Shea then read the Resolution naming the persons and authorized signers for any business conducted at Savannah Bank & Trust Company. RESOLUTION Councilman Jung moved the adoption of this motion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Zittrauer and unanimously adopted. 1 1 1 Attorney Shea then read the Resolution naming the certified persons and authorized signatures at Liberty National Bank. Councilman Jung moved the adoption of this Resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Zittrauer and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular or special called meeting. CLERK OF COUNCIL LLULD. ayl&L;11 MAYOR 1 STATE OF GEORGIA ) COUNTY OF CHATHAM ) I, WILLIAM ALLEN HENDRIX, do solemnly 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 Party and I have no sympathy for the doctrines of Communism and I will not lend my aid, support, advice, counsel nor my influence to the Communist Party nor to the teachings of Communism. SO HELP ME GOD. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of September, 1972. FRANK S. CHEAT , JR. Judge, Superior Court Chatham County, Georgia (L.S.) WILLIAM ALLEN HENDRIX 1 1 1 STATE OF GEORGIA ) COUNTY OF CHATHAM ) We do solemnly 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 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 Party and I have no sympathy for the doctrines of Communism and I will not lend my aid, support, advice, counsel nor my influence to the Communist rty nor to the teachings of Communism. SO HELP ME GOD. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of September, 1972. FRANK S. CHEATHAM,'JR. Judge, Superior Court Chatham County, Georgia EARL R. ANDERSON EDWARD W. TOWNS Ai S.) RRY ° . Z ITTRAUER, JR. 1 1 A RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF SEC. 2 -6 CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA WHEREAS, William Allen Hendrix was duly elected Mayor of the City of Savannah Beach at an ordered Special Second Ection held on August 31, 1972; certified by Ben P. Axson, election Superintendent on September 19, 1972; and duly installed as Mayor together with the six successful candidates for Councilmen on September 20, 1972; and WHEREAS, Edward Jung was duly elected Mayor Pro Tem and Chairman of Council by a majority vote of City Council at an Official Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council held at Savannah Beach City Hall on the 20th day of September , 1972;and WHEREAS, it is necessary that checks drawn against the several accounts of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in the various banks in the City of Savannah, Georgia, for the withdrawal of funds, be signed and /or countersigned by the Mayor and the Treasurer of said City of Savannah Beach, and in the absence of the Mayor, then by the Mayor Pro Tem and the Treasurer of said City of Savannah Beach; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said William Allen Hendrix, as Mayor and Edward M. Patterson, as Treasurer be, and they are, hereby authorized to sign and /or countersign any checks on any bank in the City of Savannah, Georgia, where funds are now deposited or may hereafter be deposited to the account of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and the several banks are hereby authorized to accept their signatures; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in the absence of the Mayor from his official duties, that Edward Jung as Mayor Pro Tem and Acting Mayor, be authorized to sign and /or countersign checks against the several accounts of said City of Savannah Beach in the several banks in the City of Savannah, Georgia. THE WITHIN RESOLUTION IS HEREBY ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 20t1day of September , 1972. ATTEST: CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA By Clerk of Council (SEAL) A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA IN COUNCIL DULY ASSEMBLED, THIS2Oth DAY OFSE, m r, 1972, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: RESOLVED: That an account or accounts in the name of this corporation with SAVANNAH BANK & TRUST COMPANY of Savannah, Georgia, Victory Drive Branch, that the persons whose titles are listed below are authorized to sign and agree to the provisions of said Bank's customary corporate signature cards, and that the Bank is hereby authorized to pay or otherwise honor any checks, drafts or other orders issued from time to time for debit to said account or accounts when signed by: Mayor and Treasurer - and in absence of Mayor, by Chairman of Council. FURTHER RESOLVED that Savannah Bank & Trust Company of Savannah be and it hereby is authorized to honor, receive, certify or pay all instruments signed in accordance with the foregoing resolution even though drawn or indorsed to the order of any officer signing the same or tendered for cashing, or in payment of the individual obligation of such officer, or for deposit to his personal account, and said Bank shall not be required, or be under any obligation to inquire as to the circumstances of the issuance, or use of any instrument signed in accordance with the foregoing resolution, or the application, or disposition of such instrument, or the proceeds thereof. FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor and Treasurer and in absence of Mayor by Chairman of Council, is /are hereby authorized for and on behalf of this Corporation to: *Discount and /or negotiate notes, drafts or other forms of credit; borrow money, directly or indirectly with or without security; Pledge, alien, convey, assign or other- wise hypothecate any property of the corporation and transact any and all business with said Bank as at any time may be deemed by the said person(s) transacting the same to be advisable. In connection with any transaction entered into with the Bank on behalf of the Corporation, the above designated officers are hereby authorized to make, enter into, execute, attach the seal of the Corporation to and deliver to the Bank such negotiable or non- negotiable instruments, indemnity, guaranty, or other agreements, conveyances, assignments, endorsements, hypothecations pledges, receipts or other undertakings or obligations as may be required by the Bank. FURTHER RESOLVED that all withdrawals of money and /or other transactions heretofore had in behalf of the corporation with the bank are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of Council is directed to furnish to the bank a certified copy of these resolutions, the names of all officers herein authorized to transact business with the bank as aforesaid, together with a specimen signature of each and the Treasurer shall from time to time hereafter as changes in the personnel of said officers are made, immediately certify such changes to the bank, and said bank shall be fully protected in relying on such certifications of the Secretary and shall be indemnified and saved harmless from any claims, demands, expenses, loss, or damage resulting from, or growing out of, honoring the signature of any officer so certified, or refusing to honor any signature not so certified. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the following are the names and official signatures of the present officers of this corporation. William Allen Hendrix 1972. Mayor Chairman of Council Treasurer Edward Jung Edward M. Patterson ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL THIS 20th day of September CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ,ISLAND, GEORGIA By l AaLXP/v� 1!!i�.Cl/��c Mayor ATTEST: C 6 ,1-- Clerk of Council (SEAL) 1 1 1 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, IN COUNCIL DULY ASSEMBLED THIS 20th DAY OF September , 1972, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: RESOLVED That the Liberty National Bank & Trust Co. be designated a depository of this corporation and authorized to accept for deposit to the Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, Water System Revenue Fund; account of this corporation checks and other instruments payable to the order of the corporation and that two (2) of the following officers is authorized to enter into the bank's checking account agreement and two (2) of the following officers, Treasurer together with the Mayor (Chairman of Council signs in absence of Mayor) are authorized to sign checks, drafts, and other orders on said account and said bank shall be authorized to honor all checks, drafts and other orders so signed even though payable to or deposited to the account of the person so signing. 'RESOLVED FURTHER that two (2) of the following officers; Treasurer together with the Mayor (Chairman of Council signs in absence of Mayor), are authorized to borrow money from, pledge or convey any property as security to, discount or sell any note, account or other instrument to said bank and to enter into any agreement with said bank in regard thereto on behalf of this corporation. RESOLVED FURTHER that the Clerk of Council is authorized and directed to furnish said bank a certified copy of this resolution and the names and specimen signatures of the persons from time to time holding the above positions with the corporation, together with said bank's usual form of signature card, and that said Bank shall be authorized to rely thereon until written notice to the contrary is received by it. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the above resolution is in conformity, and not in conflict with the charter and by -laws of the corporation and that the same has not since been rescinded or modified. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the following are the names of the persons holding the positions set out above whose specimen signatures appear on the signature cards submitted herewith: Mayor Chairman of Council (in absence of Mayor) Treasurer William Allen Hendrix Edward Jung . Edward - -M. Patterson ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA THIS 20tlaay of September 19 7. BY (iji: 110/ Mayor ATTEST: Clerk of ,Council (SEAL)