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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19770525SCMeeting1 Savannah Beach, Georgia May 25, 1977 A Special Called Meeting of the City Council of Savannah Beach was held at 7:00 p.m. on May 25th, 1977 in the Council Chambers at City Hall for the following purposes: 1. The Appointment of a new Councilman to finish the unexpired term of Fred deBorde 2. To discuss the Business License Fees 3. To discuss classifications and salary increases for the people involved. The meeting was presided over by the Mayor, Michael J. Counihan with a quorum consisting of the following Councilmen present: William Fleetwood, Karen Losey, Edward Jung, Jerome Bettencourt and Nick Alexander. City Attorney Lance Smith was also present. The minutes of the meetings of February 14, 1977 and May 10, 1977 were approved as written. The Clerk read the purpose of the meeting. Councilman Fleetwood suggested that item number three (3) concerning the personnel classifications and salary increases, be handled in executive session, immediately following this meeting. There being no objections, this was so ordered. The first order of business was the appointment of a new Councilman. Mayor Counihan opened the floor for nominations. Following a brief background description, Councilman Fleetwood nominated Mr. Dennis Hutton. 2 The following nominations were also recorded: Jack Owen, nominated by Councilman Jung; Bill Streeter, nominated by Coun- cilwoman Losey; and Edward Fahey, nominated by Councilman Bettencourt. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed. The Mayor read the results of the election as received: Dennis Hutton 1 vote Bill Streeter 1 vote Jack Owen 2 votes Edward Fahey 1 vote Councilman Fleetwood raised the question as to whether a majority vote was required. Mayor Counihan instructed the City Attorney to check the Code of Ordinances and report back later in the meeting. The next item of business was the changing of the Business License Fees. Councilman Fleetwood stated that the Finance Committee had met and reviewed all fees and presented to Council the list of fees they recommended for adoption. Councilman Bettencourt questioned why only the small fees were increased rather than increasing the entire scale on a per- centage basis. At this time Councilman Fleetwood moved that the list of fees be approved as recommended by the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. The motion was carried on first reading with a vote of three (3) for and two (2) against, the two negative votes being cast by Councilwoman Losey and Councilman Bettencourt. The Second Reading was scheduled for the Regular Meeting in June unless Council received much opposition. The City Attorney read Section 31 of the Savannah Beach Charter which read as follows: Section 31. Plurality of votes elects. "A candidate for municipal office shall be elected in a general or special election by receiving a plurality of the votes cast to fill such public office. The candidate for mayor receiving the highest number of lawful votes cast shall be elected as mayor of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia." Following the City Attorney's statement, Mayor Counihan declared Jack Owen the new Councilman to finish the unexpired term of Fred deBorde. Councilman Bettencourt moved that all votes be cast in favor of Mr. Owen. Upon receiving opposition from Councilman Fleetwood, the motion was lost. The City Attorney was instructed to swear in Mr. Owen immediately following the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned for Council to go into Executive Session for handling of the personnel issues. In Executive Session, Mayor Counihan officially opened the meeting for the transaction of business formally presented. Councilman Fleetwood discussed the first item on the agenda which was the salary increase for Barbara B. McCoy, City Clerk. Several suggestions were made but a final motion was made by Councilman Jung that she receive a car expense of $75.00 monthly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fleetwood and carried on a vote of five (5) to one (1) with Councilman Alexander opposing. Next on the agenda was the discussion of the position of Mr. Buddy Blair, presently Water & Sewer Superintendent. Councilman Fleetwood explained that with the problems involved with the upkeep of the Water /Sewer Department and the Depart- ment of Public Works, he felt that one man could not handle the two departments. After further discussion, Council appointed Mr. Blair Superintendent of Water /Sewer and the Department of Public Works. It was then suggested that Mr. Blair be given a car expense instead of a salary increase. A motion was made by Councilman Fleetwood that Mr. Blair re- ceive an $80.00 per month car expense. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jung and unanimously carried. Councilman Fleetwood moved that upon Mrs. Phyllis Cary's new appointment to City Treasurer, she should be given a $10.00 per week increase in salary. The motion was seconded by Council- man Owen and carried on a vote of five (5) to one•(1) with Councilman Alexander opposing. The Mayor informed the Clerk that the preceding changes were to be retroactive from May 11, 1977 which was the original date of appointment. 1 At this time Councilman Alexander described to Council the duties and responsibilities Kathy Youmans is presently handling. He moved that she be appointed Meter Maid Supervisor with a salary increase to $2.50 per hour. Councilman Fleetwood seconded the motion which was unanimously carried. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned until the next regular or special called meeting. 1 1 1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF CHATHAM I, John J. Owen, Jr. , do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties devolved on me as Councilman 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.. SO HELP ME GOD. Sworn to and subscribed before me this y da of k, . , 1 W. Lance ,, ith, III, Savannah Beach Reco Savannah Beach, Georgia