Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

Special Meeting and Regular Meet"
ings-IntereslingB Business.
OFFICE BOARD SANITARY COMMISSIONERS I
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OFFICE BOARD SANITARY COMMISSIONERS, I
SAVANNAH, GA, May 2, 1882.
A special meeting of this board was held
this day, Hon. S. P. Hamilton presiding.
The meeting was called to take action re-
garding the brig Rasche, now lying in quar-
antine, said vessel being from Matanzas,
laden with sugar and in leaking condi-
ton. Mr.. Barnard, representing consignees.
the Captain of the brig, and Mr.. Craig, the
pilot who brought said vessel into port,
were present, and gave the board full in
formation relating to the case in question.
After full hearing, the board determin-
ed and instructed the Secretary to say that
the cargo of the Rasche could be lightered
to the city, and that the vessel would have
to be cleaned, fumigated and reported upon
by the Quarantine Officer, before the board
would act regarding the giving of permit
for vessel or crew to come to the city. 1t
was also ordered that the Captain of the
Rasche be instructed to board his vessel and
there remain until released from quaran-
tine or that be must not board his vessel
while she is under quarantine restriction.
The Health Officer was directed to con-
fer with the Dredge Boat Company, and
submit letter Courtesy of Mr.. Burdett) es-
blndIlnR tue dLnOuu6 Vi uTouRlnS requisite
to place the moorage at quarantine station
in perfect condition, and then to report
whether said Dredge Boat Company would
contract to do the work as whole.
The Health Officer was also instructed to
notify the Quarantine Officer that in future
all letters relating to vessels or crews IN
quarantine must be directed to the Health
Officer, and that no person from such vessels
must be allowed to come to the city without
h. rrvNff set ~ m noWd ~
Sanitary Commissioners.
The meeting then adjourned.
OFFICE BOARD SANITARY COMMISSIONERS,
SAVANNAH, May 8, 1882.
A regular meeting of the board was held
this day, Hon. 8. P. Hamilton in the chair.
The minutes of last regular meeting (April
24th) and Of special meetings april 10Th
and May 21), were read and confirmed. The
report Of the Health Officer regarding the
sanitary condition of the city and environs
was read and ordered spread upon the
record book. 1t was resolved by the
board that the Secretary be instructed
to notify Mr.. G. F. Stubbs. lessee OF
city lands upon Hutchinson's Island, that
the bitches and trunks upon said tract re-
quire immediate attention to place them in
sanitary condition, and that If such work is
not under way between this date and the
meeting of City Council on Wednesday, 10th
inst, that such statement be made by the
Health Officer to the Mayor and Aldermen
assembled, and that said body be urged to
take such steps as may become necessary to
accomplish the sanitary requirements.
1t was resolved that this board request City
Council to have the moorage at Quarantine
Station dredged out without delay; also,
that the Quarantine Code which has been
framed by the Board of Sanitary Commits
sioners be submitted to said body for adop-
ton.
By resolution the name OF w. Dun
can, NJ. D., was added to subcommittee of
Dry Culture and Sanitary Commissioners,
who are to report to Council, upon letter
from the Citizens Sanitary Association re-
lsting to the condition of Rutchinson's
Island. The boarding by pilots, Of vessels
arriving at this port from infected or sus-
pected ports, and their immediate visiting
of the city. was discussed, and it was
resolved that, IN the judgment of this
board, It is unwise that such boarding by
pilots be continued, and that the Board of
Sanitary Commissioners make r. quest of the
City Council to pass ordinances prohibiting
same.
The meeting then adjourned to meet at
joint assembly of Dry Culture Committee
and Sanitary Board on Wednesday, May
10th. s P. HAMILTON,
Mayor pro tenn, Chairman.
j. T. MCFARLAND, NJ. D.,
Health Officer and Secretary B. s. G.