Meeting minutes volume kept by the Town of Sullivan Island City Council. This volume covers topics such as local elections, new ordinances regarding children and animals, and various financial and infrastructural reports.
A two-page typed document of the meeting minutes of Sullivan's Island Board of Township Commissioners. The topics include reports on finances and streets, constituents concerns, and a letter from the United States Engineer Office regarding garbage disposal.
A one-page typed copy of the ordinance "preventing the improper exposure of one's person; and loitering in bathing suits on the public street, except when going to and from the beach." The document is signed and contains a handwritten note with the ratification date of July 7, 1925.
A one-page typed copy of the "Rules of Bureau of Health Regarding the Removal of Weeds and Grass from Premises," passed by the Board of Health and with a handwritten note at the bottom of the page.
A one-page typed copy of the ordinance prohibiting "automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles" from using the "front beach." The document is signed and a handwritten note indicates it was ratified July 7, 1925.
A one-page typed copy of the ordinance governing the operation of "automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles" on Sullivan's Island. The document is signed and a handwritten note indicates it was ratified July 7, 1925.
A one-page typed document containing a list of companies and their license bill for the year 1921. The document is signed by Edwin J. Blank, the town clerk.
A newspaper clipping with the headline "Attention Residents of Sullivan's Island." The article announces a pause on the late fees for $10 assessments. The article declares the town's need for money to help revitalize streets and cut grass in preparation for the busy season.
A newspaper clipping with the headline "Lot Owners Are Being Warned" and the subtitle "City Health Officer Green Cites Rules as to Weeds." The article quotes an ordnance which dictates weeds cannot grow over a foot in height, and that lot owners are responsible for maintaining their lawns.
A newspaper article with the headline "Banner Season Beach Resort" and the subtitle "Sullivan's Island Outlook Bright New Road Work." The article discusses road work in preparation for the "banner season," that all "Free" lots have been claimed, and the construction and renovation of properties on the island.
A newspaper clipping containing an article with the title "Island Board Meeting: Delinquent Taxpayers Asked to Pay Their Assessments." The article lists the commissioners for Sullivan's Island, then states that the town sheriff will start selling the property of delinquent taxpayers if they don't pay their assessments soon.
A newspaper clipping with the headline "Edwin J. Blank Named Solicitor Sullivan's Island Township Board." The article also announces the new standing committees a
A newspaper clipping with the headline "Searching for 'Tiger Woman.'" The article describes the murder of a shopkeeper in Scarborough, GA, and a suspected woman wearing "a peculiar striped coat."
A typed letter from Town Clerk Edwin J. Blank and I. Blank to M. K. Barroll of the United States government thanking Barroll and his men for their relief assistance after "the recent storm."
A two-page typed document of meeting minutes from January 1930. It mentions payment to contractors, the "disposition of grass on the Island," and a matter concerning four lots.
A brief letter by George Truesdale, applying for Town Marshal. The letter mentions a petition asking the Commissioners of Moultrieville to consider his application.
A brief letter by T. J. McGolrick, applying for Town Marshal. The letter mentions a petition asking the Commissioners of Moultrieville to consider his application.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes with reports on finances and correspondence with the U. S. Engineers and the State of South Carolina Highway Department. There was a vote to postpone roadwork, licensing fee charges, and the reelection of H. C. Bowman as town clerk. There was also discussion and a report on the Board's visit to a citizen's lot to clarify that no dwelling could be built without permits. The minutes conclude with the Board instructing the clerk to write an article about the fire hazard related to overgrown grass and shrubbery.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes with reports on finances and streets given and the Township of Sullivan's Island's demand that the United States government clean up and get ride of mosquitoes on the east end of the island or the township would take back the land. The minutes also discuss a local person who was previously jailed for robbery and was again accused of theft.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes with updates on road work improvements, letters from a citizen wanting to erect a post office on one lot and "servants quarters" on another, and discussion of the need to change the law to allow commercial establishments be built.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes with reports on finances and roadwork given as well as the Board voting to replace the broken down car of the town marshal.
A typed and signed letter from [illegible] Devereux to the Board of Commissioners' attorney, E. J. Blank, regarding a proposed settling of bills and taxes between himself and the Board.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes of a special meeting which was called and then immediately recessed, after which the "Chairman resolved himself into a Court in the case of the State VS W. F. Richardson."
A one-page letter from I. Blank, Chairman of the Board of Township to South Carolina Attorney General Thomas Hays Peeples inquiring as to how to reply to the United States government regarding their requirement "that the Town jail on lot # 79 Sullivan's Island, be removed..." Blank states that the lot "is claimed by grant from the State of South Carolina" and therefore he is seeking the state attorney general's official advice before conceding the ownership of the lot to the United States government.
A two-page letter from Lieutenant Colonel CAC M. K. Barroll on behalf of the United States government to "Mr. I Blank, Chairman of Township Commissioners" regarding the United States government requiring the removal of a Sullivan's Island township jail from a lot occupied by the United States government.
A three-page typed copy of the ordinance regulating licenses for Sullivan's Island in 1927. Page one is the ordinance regulations, and page two and three list every business type and its associated licensing fee.
A two-page documents stating who is required to have a business license and the penalty for failure to obtain one. It is signed by the Chairman of the board of township commissioners and the town clerk.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes with discussion topics including the preemption of land and an arrest warrant of a citizen for failure to cut their grass. Commissioner Jervey also discussed "the morals of the Island" stating that "the Board should back up its officers and other persons trying to correct this evil and that the Commission keep in mind the question of zoning the Island for Negro bathing and that the same be held abeyance until June 1932."
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes with reports from the Sullivan's Island Improvement Society requesting, discussion of the seriousness of anonymous complaints, a vote to lower the license fee for the Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company. The minutes conclude with a discussion about citizens grass not being cut and the penalty for ignoring the town clerk's notification to cut the grass leading to a warrant for arrest.
A typed document of meeting minutes with reports on finances, lighting, and streets read. The town clerk was instructed to write to the State Highway Department regarding delays of road improvements and send notices to citizens who needed to cut their grass "on account of the fire hazard and dry weather."
A typed document of meeting minutes with a financial report read, bills ordered paid, and mention of "servants quarters" built on a citizen's lot. The Board also voted to allow Black laborers on the Island, referred to as "colored help," take a half day of on Saturday if they make up the hours during the week.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes with reports from the Committee on Health and Sanitation as well as mention of the electricity that "servants living in Town Hall" utilized, automobile tire theft, and other constituent concerns and requests.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes with a report on finances and a discussion of whether resident laborers or laborers from outside of Sullivan's Island should be employed for Sullivan's Island work.
A typed document of meeting minutes of a special meeting called to discuss a judgement against Sullivan's Island "on the books of the treasury" and their plan to pay it.
A typed three-page document of meeting minutes discussing complaints about fence removal and cutting limbs from fruit trees, the installation of a light at Station 18, and accepting I.M. Pearlstine & Sons bid to provide feed to the island.
A typed five-page document of meeting minutes discussing the swearing-in of new commissioners, a potential tax exemption for "the Holiday House Association," and updated committee membership lists reflecting the change in commissioners.
A typed two-page document of meeting minutes discussing the island's financial health, the local Committee on Health and Sanitation cooperating with the County Board of Health, and numbering the streets.
A typed contract in which B. Buckley of Sullivan's Island agrees to collect trash on Sullivan's Island for a year. The contract specifies the frequency of trash collection and they payment Buckley will receive for the work.
A portion of a typed document consisting of four columns. From left to right, the first column contains names in alphabetical order, the second contains a number (some numbers followed by "1/2" or "E."), the third contains strings of numbers, and the fourth contains multiples of ten with decimals.
A portion of a typed document consisting of four columns. From left to right, the first column contains names in alphabetical order, the second contains a number (some numbers followed by "1/2" or "E."), the third contains strings of numbers, and the fourth contains multiples of ten with decimals.
![Letter from [Illegible] Devereux to E. J. Blank](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/278289/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
