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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19760804SCMeeting42 Savannah Beach, Georgia August 4, 1976 A Special Called Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council was held on August 4, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. for the following purposes: 1. Making the official call for a Special Election to be held on September 13, 1976 to fill the vacancy on Council created by the death of Mr. Kent. To act on an appeal from Mr. William S. Lovell whose vote in Savannah Beach Elections was denied by the Registrars. 3. To get approval of City Council for the Lease Purchase of new accounting machine provided cost is less than that being paid for the present equipment and for other purposes. The meeting was presided over by Mayor M. J. Counihan and a quorum consisting of the following Councilmen was present: William C. Fleetwood, Edward J. Fahey, Fred de Borde, Jerome Bettencourt and Karen Losey. City Attorney Lance Smith and Mr. James Fabrikant, Chief Registrar were also present. Following the opening of the meeting by Mayor Counihan, the Clerk read the purpose for which the meeting was called. City Attorney Lance Smith then read a Resolution for the adoption of City Council calling for a Special Election for the office of Councilman to fill the vacancy created by the death of Councilman -elect S. R. "Robbie" Kent said election to be held on September 13th, 1976 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Savannah Beach City Hall. Also setting the time for qualifications naming the deadline for registering to vote. The Resolution also requests the Chatham County Board of Elections to act as Election Superintendant and names the following to be poll workers: Chief Manager - Pat Pagan Assist. Manager - Mildred B. Hobbs Clerk - Kathrine J. Fabrikant 2. right to Board of 1 -2- Upon motion made by Councilman Fleetwood and seconded by Councilman Fred de Borde, the Resolution was unanimously adopted. The next item on the agenda was a ruling by council on the appeal of Mr. William S. Lovell for a right to vote in municipal elections. This item brought about a lengthy dis- cussion with many questions by -councilmen being directed to Mr. Fabrikant. Mr. Fabrikant answered all the questions and explained the position of the Board of Registrars in disquali- fying Mr. Lovell as an elector. At one point during the dis- cussion Mr. Fleetwood made a motion to allow Mr. Lovell's name to be placed on the list of qualified electors and it was seconded by Councilman de Borde but there followed more discussion and finally, with the consent of Mr. de Borde who seconded the motion, Mr. Fleetwood withdrew his motion with the request that the Board of Registrars explain to Mr. Lovell the procedure he must follow in order to be a qualified voter of Savannah Beach. Councilman Fleetwood, Chairman of General Government, summarized for council the negotiotions we have made with the firms of NCR, Burroughs and Wang in regard to replacing our accounting machines which is being leased from National Cash Register Company and with which we were dissatisfied. This dissatisfaction stems from the fact that in many instan- ces NCR did not keep their part of the agreement insofar as programming is concerned. He stated also that there were other areas of disappointment with the equipment. Mr. Fleet- wood continued stating that of all the equipment we had looked at, the Wang machine seemed to fit our work the best. Councilman de Borde felt a little bit apprehensive that we might have to take too great a loss in getting rid of NCR but was assured that because of their non - performance we felt this loss could be held to a minimum. With this in mind, the Finance Committee was given permission to pursue their negotiotions with power to act if everything else was in order and the cost was less than we are now paying. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to the next regular or special called meeting. EDWARD PATTERSON (DECEASED) CLERK OF COUNCIL MAYOR 43 1 -2- those desiring same in accordance with the rules and reg la- tions of the Georgia Municipal Election Code and the Ord nances of the City of Savannah Beach. The City • er . M. Pa terson, is hereby appointed Absentee Ballot Cler 4. Registration books shall b clos Monday, August 16, 1976, at 5:00 P.M. 5. The Municipal Election Supe tendent of s -id election shall be the Chatham County Boa of Elections, which Board is hereby authorized to incur such enses as th deem necessary for the preparation and conduc such Spec -1 Election as authorized by the "State of G Municipal Election Code ", and by Section 24 of the Ch.- �•�e Cit •f Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. 6. Furthermore, the shall be authorized to publish required by law. 7. Furthermore, the go hereby appoint the follo ng •oll assist the Municipal E Supe Election. erning body fficers to intendent . Patterson, lection as of said City does conduct and in such Special CHIEF MANAGER agan 1 ASS ► MA GER Mi .fired Bu ke Hobbs RK thrin' J. Fabrikant ERK ERK The fo ••ing Resolution is dopted in Open Council this 4th day August , 19 6. (SEAL) CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: 0/), ATTEST: Mayor Clerk of Council 1 -2- those desiring same in accordance with the rules and regula- tions of the Georgia Municipal Election Code and the Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach. The City Clerk, E. M. Patterson, is hereby appointed Absentee Ballot Clerk. 4. Registrations books shall be closed Monday, August 16, 1976, at 5:00 P.M. 5. The Municipal Election Superintendent of said election shall be the Chatham County Board of Elections, which Board is hereby authorized to incur such expenses as they deem necessary for the preparation and conduct of such Special Election as authorized by the "State of Georgia Municipal Election Code ", and by Section 24 of the Charter of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. 6. Furthermore, the City Clerk, E. M. Patterson, shall be authorized to publish notice of such election as required by law. 7. Furthermore, the governing body of said City does hereby appoint the following poll officers to conduct and assist the Municipal Election Superintendent in such Special Election. CHIEF MANAGER Maude Mutter ASST. MANAGER Leona East ASST. MANAGER Mildred Hobbs CLERK Irene Brown CLERK Ethel Chandler CLERK Margaret Guilliams The foregoing Resolution is adopted in Open Council this 4th day of August , 1976. (SEAL) CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: Mayor ATTEST: EDWARD PATTERSON (DECEASED) Clerk of Council