OCTOBER 27, 2022, 6:30 p.m. -  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY GOVERNMENT

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

The regular meeting of the City Council was held at 6:31 p.m. Mayor Johnson recognized Alderwoman Gibson-Carter to introduce Chief Apostle Zinnia L. Williams from The New/Historic New Ogeechee Church, Inc. & Tak’em Ministries Inc. to offer the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

PRESENT:

Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, Presiding

Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter, At-Large, Post 1

Alderwoman Alicia Miller Blakely, At-Large, Post 2

Alderwoman Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1

Alderman Detric Leggett, District  2

Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan, District 3

Alderman Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman

Alderwoman Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro-Tem

Alderman Kurtis Purtee, District 6

ALSO, PRESENT:

City Manager Joseph A. Melder 

Chief of Staff Daphanie Williams

City Attorney Bates Lovett

Clerk of Council Mark Massey

Deputy Clerk of Council Margaret Fox

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to adopt/approve the agenda as amended thereby removing agenda Items #4 and #9, and adding-on agenda Item #23 as requested by Mayor Johnson, seconded by Alderwoman Miller Blakely, Alderman Leggett and Alderman Palumbo.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Items #2 and #3, seconded by Alderwoman Miller Blakely, Alderwoman Lanier and Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Items #2 and #3, seconded by Alderwoman Miller Blakely, Alderwoman Lanier and Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

REMOVED Item #4 upon the adoption of the agenda, as requested by City Manager Melder.

APPEARED members of the Veterans Council of Chatham County.

Chairman of the Veterans Council Joseph Higgins acknowledged and thanked Alderwoman Miller Blakely for her twenty plus years of service and congratulated Alderwoman Gibson-Carter on her son's recent graduation from basic training.

Chairman Higgins introduced the 2022-2023 Veteran of the Year, Greg Hendrick, US Navy retired.  This year's parade will honor Vietnam Veterans, with President of the Savannah Vietnam Veterans Chapter Joseph Mitchler leading the parade.

Chairman Higgins invited Council, staff, and residents to join the Veterans during the parade.  Parade Adjutant Mike Brady announced the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps coming from Fort Lee, Virginia will be in town to perform on the night before the parade at the Veterans Memorial and during parade.  Mr. Brady stated twelve bands will be participating, and then he distributed a Veterans Council shirt to all members of Council.

Mayor Johnson presented Chairman Higgins and the other members present with the Parade Permit.  The Veterans Parade will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m., finishing up on Oglethorpe this year.        

Mayor Johnson recognized WSAV news anchor Tina Tyus-Shaw, along with Breast Cancer survivors and advocates, for their life-saving Buddy Check 3 program.  Ms. Tyus-Shaw described the program of WSAV which seeks to remind people to do their breast self-exam on the third day of each month.  Ms. Tyus-Shaw then recognized the others present.

Symenthia Shuman Allen shared her personal story with breast cancer.  She is healed and doing well now.

Bevery Miles Oneal shared her personal story with having a mastectomy.  She is now a survivor.

Crysal Higgins shared her personal story as a two-time cancer survivor.

Sharon, who is not a cancer survivor but an advocate, stated she lends her support because of people she lost, like co-workers, friends and family.  She stated Mayor Johnson will be ripping the runway on Sunday at the Savannah Theatre at 5pm for the Go Pink 365 Fashion Show which benefits the Buddy Check 3 program and honoring all cancers, not just breast cancer.  She asked the City Manager to get there at 4pm, as well, to wear his nice suit.

Tina Tyus-Shaw also addressed the issue of uninsured and under-insured women.  To help, she asked everyone to support the St. Josephs/Candler Mammography Fund which provides no cost breast health services to uninsured/underinsured individuals.  You can call 912.819.7055, or text "mammo" to 50155.

Mayor Johnson recognized Tina Tyus-Shaw for her role in the U.S. Senate Debate held recently in Savannah, GA on October 14, 2022.

Mayor Johnson recognized Karen Denise Austin Hall, Valerie Williams, Sean White, and Felicia White Williams.

Karen Denise Austin Hall thanked the Council members and she spoke of the experiences of domestic violence which is very serious.  Their platform is education plus education is the key to prevention.  She stated she is a survivor of domestic violence and described those experiences.

Valerie Williams from Brunswick, GA indicated domestic violence can be a one-time experience, whereby she detailed her personal experience.  She has a nonprofit called LoveSmart which assists teens experiencing dating violence.  She stated she is an overcomer versus a survivor.

Sean White indicated he was representing the White, Williams and Henderson families.  His family lost Barbara White Williams (his sister) to domestic violence.  He detailed and re-lived that experience.  He also spoke of the Barbara White Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund which has benefited the Safe Shelter, Wesley Community Center, and Savannah State University.

Felicia White Williams spoke about losing her only daughter Barbara.  She also had four sons.  Upon Barbara's passing, she raised her daughter's two children.

Mayor Johnson read the Proclamation and recognized CREA President Annette Mitchell and Dr. Brenda Roberts, a retiree.

Ms. Mitchell thanked Mayor and Council for the recognition on behalf of Savannah retired educators.  On November 6th all retired educators, active or inactive with CREA and GREA, will be recognized.

Dr. Brenda Roberts thanked Mayor and Council for the Proclamation and stated the retired educators are still involved in children's education because they love educating our future leaders.

Alderwoman Gibson-Carter acknowledged Dr. Roberts as President of Wilshire Neighborhood Association and commended her on also giving back to the community.    

REMOVED Item #9 upon the adoption of the agenda, as requested by City Manager Melder.

Mayor Johnson declared the zoning hearing open for Item #10.

Speaker(s):

• Marcus Lotson, MPC representative
• Robert McCorkle, representing the applicant

Alderwoman Miller Blakely asked if the establishment was near a church.  Mr. Lotson stated the church is two block away.  Mr. McCorkle showed pictures of a site plan for a forty-five hundred square foot office building for the location.  There is no neighborhood association in the area but communication was sent to residents to attend the MPC meeting.  Only one resident attended the meeting and was concerned with the purpose of the site.

Alderwoman Lanier asked Clerk Massey if he received any comments (no).  She asked Mr. McCorkle regarding the opposition from one resident.  The resident wanted to know what would be placed on the site.  After the office building was explained the resident was satisfied.

Alderman Palumbo moved to close the zoning hearing for Item #10, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.  (See related agenda item #12.)

Mayor Johnson declared the zoning hearing open for Item #11.

Speaker(s):

• Marcus Lotson, MPC representative

Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan asked what safe gap does the neighborhood have to protect a historic building.  Mr. Lotson stated there is a process before demolition to protect historic buildings.

Alderwoman Lanier asked if there was a specific incident to require the amendment.  Mr. Lotson stated an inquiry was made by a resident.

Alderwoman Gibson-Carter expressed concerns about arson in the area.  Mr. Lotson indicated there is no build back advantage, the language only permits to build back what was previously on the site.

Alderman Palumbo discussed conservation districts, their purpose and MPC's interest in preserving the districts.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to close the zoning hearing for Item #11 closed, seconded by Alderman Leggett and Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.  (See related agenda item #13.)

After the first reading was considered the second reading and a request that an ordinance be placed and passed upon its adoption, Alderman Palumbo moved to approve Item #12, seconded by Alderwoman Miller Blakely, Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan and Alderman Purtee.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

After the first reading was considered the second reading and a request that an ordinance be placed and passed upon its adoption, Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Item #13, seconded by Alderwoman Miller Blakely, Alderwoman Lanier and Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Item #14, seconded by Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan and Alderman Palumbo.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Item #15, seconded by Alderwoman Miller Blakely, Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan and Alderman Palumbo.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Alderwoman Gibson-Carter asked if the returning retired employee would lose benefits.  City Manager Melder explained the entire process for a retired employee returning to work as a full-time employee with the City.  Alderwoman Gibson-Carter asked if pension advocates, such as Stanley Mosley, are aware of the changes.  Mr. Melder answered, yes, Mr. Mosley's concerns are mainly with the cost of living adjustments.

Alderwoman Miller Blakely asked if a retiree returned to work part-time and the salary is less than the pension, will the retiree need to stop pension payments.  City Manager Melder explained the pension would be paused until the retiree returns to full-time retirement status.  Alderwoman Miller Blakely recommended staff explore the part-time police retirees ability to maintain their pensions while working part-time for the City.

Alderman Palumbo asked City Manager Melder if a retiree could work with the City on a contractual basis (yes, as long as they are not full-time employees).  A retiree could contract with the City and still receive their distributions.

Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan congratulated Alderman Palumbo, a Pension Board Member, on passing the Public Pension Trustees exam. 

Alderman Palumbo moved to approve Item #16, seconded by Alderman Leggett.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Items #17 and #18, seconded by Alderwoman Miller Blakely and Alderwoman Lanier.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Items #17 and #18, seconded by Alderwoman Miller Blakely and Alderwoman Lanier.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

HEARD after Item #3.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Item #19, seconded by Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan and Alderman Palumbo.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Johnson explained Item #20 is an opportunity to receive public comments.  Mayor Johnson indicated that Savannah is the oldest planned city in America.  He discussed Savannah's history as it relates to the 22-24 squares in operation.  One of those squares in named for John Caldwell Calhoun, a resident of South Carolina and 7th Vice President of the United States.  He has no known real connection to Georgia.  He was a U.S. Senator, a Secretary of State, a Secretary of War, and a South Carolina Congressman.  He was a staunch defender, champion, and purveyor of slavery.  Over the last several years there were several attempts made to rename the John C. Calhoun square.  He has heard names like Freedom, Jubilee, W.W. Law, Obama, and Susie King Taylor.  The renaming of the square to Susie King Taylor has been the longest, sustained effort.  Mayor Johnson stated it should not be easy to change the name of a public asset.  If it was easy, it would happen all of the time.  Savannah is known and revered for its history.  The City has a set of rules/protocol/procedure for changing the name of a public asset.  Steps have to be taken before the matter gets to the City Council, who owns and decides the names for these assets.  There has been a group/coalition in place who has endeavored to rename Calhoun Square to Susie King Taylor, and they have been meeting for quite sometime.  He stated they have met with him (the Mayor) and the City Manager on several occasions.  The process requires the approval of a certain number of immediate property owners who abut the square.  In this case, one involved a church and one involved a public institution.  At one point, it appeared they had the required numbers, but additional comments came in later leaving this matter in question.  Ultimately to him (the Mayor), there ended up being two questions.  What should the square be renamed to?  And, should the name be retained, as is?  This is not an effort to erase history, given Mr. Calhoun's documented legacy in U.S. History, Congress, or South Carolina, but an opportunity to expand and include history.  He has had several conversations from people who have felt both ways on the issue.   He has asked the question, should the name remain on the square in 2022?  He queried Council on this opportunity to receive public comments to remove the name of John C. Calhoun.  A threshold has not been met, and if the threshold is met, there is a Board (Historic Sites and Monuments) who hears a proposal as well.  He stated, he does not want to remove that from their purview.  The conversation today is whether they should remove the name of John C. Calhoun.  He stated, we will see what direction Council wants to go in by the next meeting.  The singular question is whether the name of John C. Calhoun shall remain.  If Council decides to rename it, then the naming of the square will be determined later.  He recommended keeping the name of John C. Calhoun associated with the square (formerly known as), as well as a descriptive placard/documentation, so visitors will know who Calhoun was, why the square was named for him, and if the name is removed, why.  We are not voting on this matter today.  It is on the agenda to receive public comments only and not to rename anything today.

Mayor Johnson stated public comments will be timed and he will ask members of Council where we are (stand) in two weeks.  If Council desires to rename the square an agenda item will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.  If not, things will remain as they are, and nothing will be placed on the next agenda.

Mayor Johnson stated, this is not going to ruin our community, regardless of where you fall on the spectrum.  Everyone is entitled to their opinion.  We will be respectful of everyone.  

Alderwoman Miller Blakely asked Mayor Johnson if the City Council (we) will vote on this in two weeks.  He stated no, if Council decides he will place the matter on the agenda in two weeks.  Alderwoman Miller Blakely asked how will we know if Council decides.  Mayor Johnson indicated he (we) will send something to Council asking for their pleasure.

Mayor Johnson indicated a minute will be fair for public comment, per person.  He stated he has the speaker cards in front of him, and he requested the Clerk to serve as the timekeeper.  He asked the speakers to state their name and he stated that the Mayor and Aldermen have received a lot of communications, emails, letters and phone calls.  Those received will be recorded and given to the Clerk for the public record, and they will be available for public consumption.

Public Comment Speaker(s):

• Patt Gunn – In Favor of name change
• Sharon Galin – In Favor of name change
• Christiana Turner – In Favor of name change
• Ross Sheppard – In Favor of name change
• Gwendolyn L. Glover – In Favor of name change
• Rev. Jamie Maury – In Favor of name change
• Carol Teasley – Opposed to name change
• Kerry Breitbart – In Favor of name change
• “Tommy” Thomas L. Grooms, III – Opposed to name change
• David J. Tootle – Opposed to name change
• Jeanne Glover – In Favor of name change
• Lemuel Patterson – In Favor of name change
• Pete Robyn – Offered a personal perspective

Written Comment(s) received:

• Sharon Gailin – Supported name change
• Ben Goggins – Supported name change
• Rossie Norris – Supported name change
• Miranda Brwaner – Supported name change
• Patrick Longstreth – Supported name change
• Andrew & Gretchen Bowden – Supported name change
• Daniel Snyder – Supported name change
• Pastor Valerie Grimes – Supported name change
• Rev. Jamie Maury – Supported name change
• Gwendolyn Glover - Supported name change
• Christopher Cay – Opposed name change
• Martha McCarthy - Opposed name change
• Bill Borresen – Opposed name change
• Kathy Wise – Opposed name change
• Gary Witbeck – Opposed name change
• Richard Nelson – Opposed name change
• Stephen Brenneman – Opposed name change
• Kathleen Brenneman – Opposed name change
• Jeanne Jessee – Opposed name change
• Terri and Monty Losey – Opposed name change
• Rebecca Player – Opposed name change
• Chris Player – Opposed name change
• Holly Kesler – Opposed name change

Mayor Johnson handed the Clerk of Council a stack of letters in support of retaining/keeping the name Calhoun Square, as indicated during Carol Teasley’s public comment.

The City Manager’s office received emails/communications which will be transmitted to the Clerk of Council’s office for record keeping purposes on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen.

Following public comment, Mayor Johnson indicated that members of the City Council may now offer their input.

Alderwoman Lanier stated she has attend rallies and activities at the park.  She supports the work going on there.  She imagines the dirt is quite fertile, given the remains of her ancestors who are buried there.  Having a pro-slavery advocates name on top of the land that is the grave of those enslaved men and women is just more than we can bare, and that is why we are here today.  She stated she is in full support of removing the name of Mr. Calhoun, and she supports the naming of the square to Susie King Taylor, a naming process which we (the City Council) will come back to in the future.

Aldermen Leggett stated this is a sensitive subject, as the aldermen representing the area/district where this square lies.  Conversations need to continue regarding this subject.  He has already attended multiple meetings, on Sundays, and even in the rain.  This is something we have to deal with, regarding the removal.  We also need to be sure that people know who Calhoun was.  He looks forward to the conversation with his colleagues on this situation, and he looks forward to making Savannah better regardless of what direction we go.  

Alderwoman Wilder-Bryan stated she is against any person or persons who glorified slavery, who lost the Civil War.  It is a painful reminder of our past, and the still continued institutionalizing of slavery mentalities and racism, which we all want to eradicate.  She stated she is for the removal his name.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz stated with over/close to 40 years of fighting for social justice in the City of Savannah, this State, and this Nation, she sits today with a clear conscience knowing there is a time and a place for everything.  Within the city, there are names of streets, monuments, buildings, and everything of everybody.  The majority of those names, as history and her-story will tell you are named after a majority of white men in the City of Savannah.  Throughout her years of struggle, fighting, and standing for African Americans, this is a time for celebration for having this conversation here in Council.  With struggle on your mind when you go to sleep, dreaming struggle as you sleep, and in your body as you wake up and stand, this is the time for celebration right here.  She indicated that she does not take this lightly, even though most people know where she stands on everything.  She does not hide her feelings or her work.  She and her husband have been doing it and fighting it too long.  The thing for her about Calhoun Square is when it was discovered and related to her that bones of her ancestors are buried under the Calhoun Square.  This took her to a place of no surprise, given how things are in the City of Savannah and the South, and because ancestors of African descent are under that square.  Her last name is not going to change.  It is going to stay Shabazz, which means a lot to her and her family.  The time has come for not just this square, but she is glad we are starting here.  There are thousands of names in Savannah for everybody but us.  She indicated that she takes her hat off to applaud those in the struggle.  This work is not easy, or for the faint at heart.  She indicated that she stands for all who are in support of this work, including herself, her family, and the people in her district.  She will support the removal (if we can do it today) of John Calhoun's name off of that square.  She stands with the Mayor regarding the processes that need to go-through, and following the rules.  Therefore naysayers cannot say that we are not following our own laws and ordinances.  Let's be patient.  She stated she believes we are going to win this thing.

Aldermen Palumbo expressed appreciation for having this discussion.  It is not an easy one, but it should be had.  History is not was, but it is.  It is a part of us, it reflects us, and he stated he is glad we are talking about this.  He thanked everyone for taking the time to come out this evening and sharing their thoughtful responses with us, it matters.

Alderwoman Gibson-Carter recited "What's in a name?  A rose by any other name still smells just as sweet," a line offered by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  He offered that line to denote the naming of things is irrelevant.  On this day as a professional, educated, talented, smart, loving, caring, beautiful, black woman she stated she was called a black ghetto b (expletive) by a sitting Councilman on this Council (a white man), and it went unchecked.  The naming of things, people, and labels mean a lot.  She stated she is so proud of Ms. Pat Gunn and all the other advocates who have been laboring and serving along side of you.  The work done will not be in vain.  On this day you will rise and prove to be victorius.  To the advocates of the Weeping Time Coalition, this is the same Council who voted to desecrate what we know to be Weeping Time land.  Don't you give up either.  To this Council, she stated she will never shut-up, will never give-up, and will never let-up: not until we take a unified stand and represent, as the people of Savannah have sent us to do so.  To those in opposition of this effort, she said "God bless you.  God keep you, and change your heart and your minds, as we go forth."

Alderwoman Miller Blakely stated folk who know her know where she stands automatically.  And from what she heard from her Council colleagues, it is already a done deal.  She stated she is one-hundred, one-thousand percent in support of removing that individuals name off of that square.  To the lady who gave the history of name changes on the streets, she stated if we can change the names of the streets, we can certainly change the name of the square.  

Aldermen Purtee said he is glad we are having the conversation today.  There's a lot to learn from history.  He thinks the conversation needs to continue, but he knows what it's like to feel oppressed.  He even had a member of Council to call him a child pedophile, a faggot, and a predator.  He further stated that even though he may have said "a ghetto b," which he apologized for; he does not like to be called a child predator, a predator, or a child pedophile.

(Away from the microphone)  Alderwoman Gibson-Carter called Alderman Purtee a liar.  She said she did not call him that, he is a liar, and he dare not say that lie about her.  She told him to own what he did, she is sick and tired of him.  Then she asked Alderman Purtee if he was going to support removing the name of Calhoun from the square, or not.

Alderman Palumbo made a motion to recess, then he made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mayor Johnson declined to accept the motion and he asked Alderman Purtee to continue his statement.

Alderman Purtee stated he can't continue because Alderwoman Gibson-Carter keeps speaking.  He thanked everyone for their comments.  This is a decision that should not be taken lightly.  Doing what is right is not always about doing what is easy.  Anybody that knows him, knows where he stands on the issue.  He stated he will stand with his constituents, always, as they have asked him to.  

Mayor Johnson stated he appreciates everyone.  He indicated that he intentionally wanted to be fair, and judicious, and thoughtful.  To the City Attorney, he stated that Council can change the name of whatever we want, whenever we want.  On the other end of it, it creates other opportunities for other people to change things back, or change things worse.  If this name is removed, he stated he thinks we should have a full, inclusive opportunity for this community to determine what one of our squares should be named.  Savannah is a composite of her people, her experiences, her good and bad struggles, and her triumphs.  Mayor Johnson stated he wants to have this grown-up conversation about race in 2022.  It's about time for us to talk about it and respect people's views, and rights to their views.  It does not take anything away from you because you have a view that is different from mine.  Ultimately, he wants us to be on the right-side of history.  He wants to be able to celebrate more people to ensure we take account for all of our history.  He stated he is still convinced that Savannah's greatest history is before us.  We work everyday to ensure that we take into account all of our history.  The things we like about Savannah, and the things we don't like about Savannah.  He stated the question ultimately to Council he thinks has been answered.  Before he even asked it, he questioned what are we going to do at this time.  He stated we could change all of the names of the squares.  He is not familiar with the conversation about Whitefield Square, he is only familiar with the conversation about Calhoun Square.  So, he thinks Council members have weighed-in.  In two weeks on the agenda, Mayor Johnson requested the City Attorney to draw-up a resolution for the City Council to approve, vote-on, consider to remove the name of John C. Calhoun from Calhoun square.  In doing this, we've done public comment.  We are getting letters, and we'll still get letters.  Two weeks from now, we vote.  Wherever we are -- before a vote we are Savannahians -- after the vote we are Savannahians.  Imma still love y'all, and y'all still gon love me.  Cause y'all still gonna see me in WalMart and wherever we are hanging out.  We're still gonna pray together, we're still gonna work together, we're still gonna struggle together.  We are still gonna be the beloved City that Dr. King, on our beloved MLK Jr. Blvd. talked about.  

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Items #21 and #22, seconded by Alderwoman Lanier.  The motion passed, 8-1-0.  Alderwoman Gibson-Carter voted no.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve Items #21 and #22, seconded by Alderwoman Lanier.  The motion passed, 8-1-0.  Alderwoman Gibson-Carter voted no.

23.  A Resolution Honoring the Life and Service of Anthony Key, Water Operations Supervisor. 

HEARD, after Item #5.

Mayor Johnson paused to recognize the life and service of an employee, Mr. Anthony Key.  He was the father of three, grandfather of one, an uncle, and a cousin. He was originally from New Jersey.  Mayor Johnson and Heath Lloyd attended his home going services.  His family was present and Mayor Johnson asked them to approach the microphone, whereby Mayor Johnson asked for a moment of silence and he presented the Family of Anthony Key with a Resolution. 

Antonio Key, son of Anthony Key, thanked the Mayor for attending the funeral service, and he thanked the members of the City Council and the staff members in the Water Reclamation Department.

Brian Shaw, a City of Savannah employee, stated that Anthony Key was a really good employee and he is really going to be missed.

Alderman Leggett moved to approve Item #23, seconded by Alderman Palumbo.  The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:10 p.m.

A video recording of the Regular Meeting can be found by copying and inserting the link below in your url:

https://savannahgovtv.viebit.com/player.php?hash=X2c5LTakw7Th

Mark Massey, Clerk of Council

Date Minutes Approved:     November 10, 2022 

Signature:   MM