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February 7, 1994 Council MeetingFebruary 7. 1994 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held February 7, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. o'clock by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members were present. Also present was City Administrator Bob Thomson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Ciaccio, Police Chief Stanley Hook, Finance Director Jim Triplett, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Library Director Laurel Best, Personnel Director Mary Ann White, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Chief Building Inspector Scott Stokes and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Bob Canuette, pastor of Hurt Road Baptist Church followed by the pledge to the flag. Mayor Bacon stated that he and council had invited Barry Teague to speak to the audience in the hopes of dispelling rumors that have been circulating concerning the property located on South Cobb Drive being developed as Walton Park. Mayor Bacon stated he had received numerous calls and inquiries about the property being a relocation area for Techwood Homes tenants. He then recognized Barry Teague, builder of the property. Mr. Teague thanked the Mayor and Council for inviting him to the meeting and stated he wanted to do three things by being in attendance at the meeting tonight. First, he wants to address the rumor; second, give the citizens some details about the Walton Park development; and thirdly, be available to answer any questions anyone might have about the development. He stated the rumor had been circulating that some of the residents of Techwood Homes are being transferred to Smyrna and further stated he had a letter from Mr. Earl Phillips, Executive Director of the Atlanta Housing Authority. Mr. Phillips wrote a letter to Mayor Bacon which Mr. Teague then read a portion of the letter which stated... "I write this letter to confirm there is no truth to this rumor. To date, only ten families of Techwood Homes have indicated their desire to move to Pepper Mill Apartments at 2453 Cornett Way in northwest Atlanta. Furthermore, it is not legal to move Atlanta's public housing residents to another city. I hope this letter dispels this ~"`"" unfounded rumor. " He further indicated the Pepper Mill Apartments were purchased by Atlanta as some of the Techwood Homes apartments were demolished in preparation for the Olympics and those apartments are being replaced by the Pepper Mill Apartments in Atlanta not Smyrna. He then assured everyone there is no truth to the rumor that has been circulating concerning the Walton Park Development in Smyrna. Mayor Bacon stated the rumors had been circulating for over nine months and stated the property involved was rezoned for Post Properties in 1987 for apartments. Mr. Teague stated he had formerly been with Post Properties and has a contract with Post Properties to build these apartments and landscape that they will be built by the same people he had worked with at Post Properties. Mr. Teague will be managing the apartments. Mr. Teague stated there are 204 apartments being built and they are planning to be open in April, 1994. The first apartments will be occupied in May of 1994 with completion of the complex scheduled for November, 1994. He also stated the property will be totally fenced, with electronic steel gates at the entrance so residents can not go in or out unless they have the proper identification card or a complex issued remote control opener. The property will look similar to Post Properties. Mr. Teague then asked if anyone had any questions. Councilman Hawkins asked what the average rent amount would be and Mr. Teague responded the one bedroom apartments will rent for $550/month; two bedroom apartments will rent for $700/month; three bedroom apartments will rent for $770/month and there will be a few four bedroom units that will rent for $820/month. Mr. Teague indicated he had brochures that were avai ble for anyone interested in the information concerning the complex. ~~ Councilman Lnenicka then asked about the rules for parking commercial trucks and vehicles in the new development and Mr. Teague responded that boats, trailers, motorcycles, large trucks and some commercial trucks will not be allowed to park on the premises. February 7, 1994 meeting -continued Mr. Lnenicka then asked Mr. Teague to explain the type of landscaping he was planning to have along South Cobb Drive and the entrance to the development. Mr. Teague stated the Post Properties architects are currently working on a plan for that area but it is not available at this time. He indicated it will look similar to the landscaping at Post Valley. Mayor Bacon then asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to ask Mr. Teague any questions about the development. No one came forward. Mayor Bacon then thanked Mr. Teague for coming to the meeting. Mayor Bacon then asked Mr. Allen Potter to come forward. Mayor Bacon stated Mr. Potter was first appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board in 1976 and has decided to resign his position with that Board effective February 7, 1994. Mayor Bacon then presented Mr. Potter with a crystal Jonquil in appreciation of his many years of dedicated work with the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Potter thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity of serving on the Planning and Zoning Board. CITIZEN'S INPUT: Mayor Bacon asked if any citizen wanted to come forward at this time. No one came forward. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Annexation of Property -Land Lot 849, 17th District, 2nd Section -Cumberland Square North Shopping Center Bob Thomson stated this is the final date for a decision to be reached on the annexation of the Cumberland Square North Shopping Center on Cobb Parkway, across from Lcehmann's Plaza. Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present to represent Cumberland Square North Shopping Center or to oppose the annexation of the property. There was no opposition to the annexation. Councilman Patrick made a motion to annex the property known as Cumberland Square North Shopping Center to become a part of Ward 1, effective March 31, 1994. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Alcoholic Beverage License Application -Retail Pouring of Beer, Wine and Liquor -Fiesta Club - 2282 Old Concord Road Mayor Bacon stated this item had been tabled from the last Council meeting. Mr. Thomson stated the applicant, Pamela Martinez, is requesting that the alcoholic beverage license for the Fiesta Club be approved in her name. He further stated the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this license and that the inspections had been made and the distance requirements had been met. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this privilege license. There was no opposition. Councilman Cramer asked Ms. Martinez what her plans for the business were. Ms. Martinez replied it will be like a sports restaurant, lounge type, with televisions and in the future a possible electronic dart game. Councilman Cramcc asked Ms. Martinez if this was her first time to run a sports bar and for February 7. 1994 meeting -continued holding an alcoholic beverage license and Ms. Martinez responded that was correct. He then asked Ms. Martinez if she understood the Ordinance and the laws governing this type of business. Ms. Martinez responded she did. Councilman Cramer then asked if there were any questions. ~ Councilman Scoggins asked Ms. Martinez about the possibility of live entertainment and Ms. Martinez stated there is a possibility of live entertainment, only on Fridays or Saturdays, if her budget allowed. She further stated if a live band performed, it would be a very small group. Councilman Wood asked Ms. Martinez what were her planned hours of operation for the Fiesta Club and she responded from about 1:00 p.m. until midnight and then maybe on Friday and Saturdays stay open later. Mr. Wood then asked Ms. Martinez if she planned to serve alcoholic beverages on Sunday and Ms. Martinez responded yes. Mr. Wood then asked if she was aware of the rules and regulations as they pertained to Sunday sales and she responded yes. Councilman Hawkins asked if she had a kitchen as 50% of her sales had to be food items. Ms. Martinez responded she did have a kitchen and planned to serve sandwiches, french fries, hot wings, chicken dinners, tacos, etc. Councilman asked Ms. Martinez if she had a partner and Ms. Martinez responded she did not and if she ever acquired a partner, the City would know about it immediately. Councilman Cramer made a motion to approve the alcoholic beverage license for retail pouring of beer, wine and liquor at the Fiesta Club at 2282 Old Concord Road. Councilman Patrick seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (C) Agent Change -Alcoholic Beverage License -Retail Beer and Wine -South Cobb Food Mart - 2691 South Cobb Drive Mr. Thomson stated Sidaya Investments, Inc. , D/B/A South Cobb Food Mart has submitted an application for retail package of beer and wine and this request is for an agent change only. He further stated Mr. Terry E. Vines will be the agent for this establishment and that he is also the manager and that the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this license. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this request. There was none. Councilman Cramer asked Mr. Vines if he had been provided with the Ordinance pertaining to the alcoholic beverage license and he responded yes. Councilman Cramer then asked Mr. Vines what type training program he planned to have for his employees. Mr. Vines stated the training program consisted of learning all the rules anct regulations of the City of Smyrna and the State of Georgia and proper identification of people buying alcohol. Councilman Cramer made a motion that the request for an agent change at South Cobb Food Mart - 2691 South Cobb Drive be approved. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Business License Application - A-1 Cab - 1806 Atlanta Road Mr. Thomson stated Mr. Moore is the applicant for A-1 Cab located at 1806 Atlanta Road. The Police Department has completed its investigation and has found nothing that would preclude the issuance of this business license. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Moore and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this business license request. There was no opposition. February 7 1994 meeting; -continued Councilman Wood asked Mr. Moore if he had been in the cab or transportation business before. Mr. Moore stated he had never been in that business before but wanted to do something to remain active. Mr. Wood then asked Mr. Moore if he understood that the drivers also had to be permitted and Mr. Moore responded they had already taken care of that. Councilman Lnenicka asked Mr. Moore how his cabs were going to be marked and Mr. Moore responded all his cabs will be canary yellow and will be marked A-1 Cab and might possibly have an eagle on the back as well as the cab number on the back and the two front fenders and the phone number will be on the rear quarter panel. Mr. Moore stated the phone number will be 434-8785. Mr. Lnenicka then asked Mr. Moore to briefly explain his rates. Mr. Moore responded the rate would be $1.20 for every mile and a $12/hour wait time. Councilman Wood asked if he travelled less than a mile would the rate be half the stated per hour rate and Mr. Moore responded the meter, equates to $1.20 per mile with a maximum of $1.20 per mile rate being charged even if you travel less than a mile. Councilman Lnenicka asked where the cars would be parked and Mr. Moore responded the cars would be parked at the homes of the drivers with the exception of one or two and that the dispatch office is located on Atlanta Road (Midway Shopping Center). Councilman Wood made a motion that the business license application for A-1 Cab located at 1806 Atlanta Road, Suite G and the rates for the operation of these cabs be established as indicated earlier. (Rates will be computed as follows: Passenger enters the cab, the meter will be engaged and will register $1 thereafter the meter will register $1.20 per mile that will be calculated proportionately to distance. Waiting time will be computed on the meter at $12/hour. These rates will be displayed on the passenger doors of each vehicle operated by A-1 Cab.) Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Agent Change -Alcoholic Beverage License -Retail Liquor, Beer and Wine - Spring Road Liquor Store - 1669 Spring Road Mr. Thomson stated Garbo, Inc. , D/B/A Spring Road Liquor Store has submitted an application for retail package of beer, wine and liquor. He then stated Ms. Sherry Lynne Broussard will be the agent for this establishment and is also the manager for this establishment. He further stated the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this license. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of the license change. There was no opposition. Councilman Scoggins asked Ms. Broussard if she was also planning to be in the corporate headquarters of Garbo, Incorporated and she responded yes. Mr. Scoggins asked Ms. Broussard if she had reviewed the ordinances that pertained to the operation of this type establishment. Ms. Broussard stated she had received a copy and planned to review it thoroughly. Councilman Scoggins made a motion that the agent change for alcoholic beverage license -retail liquor, beer and wine at Spring Road Liquor Store at 1669 Spring Road be approved. Councilman Patrick seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (F) Agent Change -Retail Beer and Wine -Spring Road Exxon Shop - 1420 Spring Road Mr. Thomson stated Exxon Corporation, D/B/A Spring Road Exxon Shop has submitted an application for retail package of beer and wine. He further stated Mr. Ronald David Ball will be the agent for this establishment and is also the manager of this establishment. He also stated the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this license. February 7. 1994 meeting; -continued Mayor Bacon asked if Mr. Ball was present and noted for the record that he was not. Councilman Lnenicka stated he was not sure why Mr. Ball was not present tonight but rather than reject the application request made a motion that the request for an agent change at Spring Road Exxon Shop - 1420 Spring Road - be tabled until the February 21, 1994 meeting. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. Councilman Lnenicka stated he would contact Mr. Ball to determine why he was not present this evening. (G) Alcoholic Beverage License Application -Retail Pouring of Liquor, Beer and Wine - Applebee's - 2728 Spring Road Mr. Thomson stated that Apple Restaurants, Inc., D/B/A T. J. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill has submitted an application for retail pouring of beer, wine and liquor. Mr. Leonard Harold Witcher, Jr. will be the agent and manager of this establishment. He further stated the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this license request. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this license request. There was no opposition. Councilman Patrick stated that in reference to the application for a license for T. J. Applebee's, he made a motion that the license be granted. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Mayor Bacon stated this restaurant is at the former location of Casa Gallardo's which has been completely demolished with a new restaurant built. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Witcher the projected date of opening and Mr. Witcher responded February 21, 1994. Councilman Lnenicka then asked Mr. Witcher if he had read the ordinances pertaining to alcoholic beverages and if he had any questions regarding the ordinance. Mr. Witcher responded he had read the ordinance and had no questions. Motion to approve the license request for the retail pouring of beer, wine and liquor at Applebee's, 2728 Spring Road, was approved 7-0. (H) Alcoholic Beverage License -Retail Package of Beer, Wine and Liquor - O'Kamara Package Store - 4929 South Cobb Drive Mr. Thomson stated O'Kamara Package Store, D/B/A O'Kamara Package Store has submitted an application for retail package of beer, wine and liquor. Mr. Thomson further stated that the applicant had been advised that the distance requirements had not been met upon examination of the survey. Mayor Bacon stated the applicant had been requested that this item be taken off the agenda and asked Mr. Camp what action would be appropriate. Mr. Camp responded that the Council would need to approve the agenda with the removal of this item if the applicant requested removal of the item within the 72-hour required time frame. He further stated the item should be removed without prejudice and the agenda should be corrected. Councilman Wood made a motion that Item 3-H under Public Hearings be deleted from this agenda without prejudice. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: February 7, 1994 meeting -continued (A) Bid Opening (Sealed Bid 94001) -Carpet for City Hall Mayor Bacon asked if there were any sealed bids in the audience -- there were none. He then stated 22 bids were mailed with only two bids being returned. The bids were opened and read as follows: True Floors, Incorporated (Stone Mountain) $9,053.19 (This bid amount includes freight) Bell Mann, Doraville $8,612.26 Councilman Wood made a motion that the bids be turned over to the Finance and Administration Committee for review with a recommendation back to full Mayor and Council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Ordinance Amendment -Establish Business License Fee -Tattoo Parlor Mr. Thomson stated the Business License Officer conducted a survey, at the request of the Finance and Administration Committee, to determine the rates other local jurisdictions were billing for tattoo parlors. He further stated the Finance and Administration Committee recommends the City implement a flat fee of $500 for a tattoo parlor business license. Councilman Wood stated the Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing this classification separately from the normal business license schedule as it had been deleted or omitted from the business license fee schedule as there were no businesses of this type in the City. He further stated there is an Ordinance which covers the operation of tattoo establishments and made a motion to amend the business license fee schedule to include the operation of a tattoo business at an annual fee of $500. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (C) Amendment to GMEBS Retirement Plan -Early Retirement Incentive Mr. Thomson stated GMA had drafted a proposed ordinance that would allow those eligible to take advantage of early retirement at no reduced benefit. He further stated the City Attorney has reviewed the ordinance and has approved it and it is now ready for passage. Councilman Wood stated that the City Council is proposing to make a motion to approve an amendment to the City Ordinance of November 22, 1971, establishing a retirement plan for the employees of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, and setting forth the joint trust agreement and the contract for the administration of said plan by the City of Smyrna and the Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System as provided by O.C.G.A. §47-5-1 et seq., so as to allow an enhanced early retirement benefit for employees employed on the effective date of this amendment; to provide health insurance for employees electing to receive enhanced early retirement benefits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. Councilman Wood stated that this early retirement option is strictly voluntary. Mr. Wood then made a motion to approve this amendment effective immediately. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Ordinance Amendment -Bail Bondsman Ordinance Mr. Thomson stated the revisions are suggested to Sections 5-2 and 5-3 of the Bail Bondsman ordinance due to weaknesses currently in licensing requirements. He further stated these revisions will eliminate the one year Cobb County residency requirement but will strengthen the ordinance by requiring that the applicant post security in the form of an escrow account, or surety bond. Councilman Hawkins stated the Court Services Committee is asking to amend that section of the February 7. 1994 meeting; -continued Ordinance that deals with Bail Bondsman and in particular section 5-1 which will eliminate the one year county residency requirement as they feel that restricts some of the larger bonding companies in the area from coming in. He also stated the investigation fee will be raised from $10 to $25 but the main issue accomplished will be the requirement that all companies post a surety bond, minimum of $10,000 with the city before they are licensed, to bond people. Mr. Hawkins stated that there had been instances where people had been bonded out of jail, the person doesn't appear in court and then the bonding company can not produce them nor do they pay the bond so in the future the City would be holding a surety on them and if they fail to produce the defendant and they don't come forward with the fine money we will attach their bond. They also have to give the City a full schedule of all the bonding sureties they have in other areas. Councilman Hawkins then made a motion to approve the ordinance amendment to the Bail Bondsman Ordinance Sections 5-2 and 5-3. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Appointment of Mayor's Representative to Planning and Zoning Board Mayor Bacon stated that Allen Potter had resigned as the Mayor's representative to the Planning and Zoning Board after serving 18 years as Chairman. Mayor Bacon then asked the Council to approve his appointment of Sean Cochran as the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board. Councilman Wood made a motion to ratify the appointment of Sean Cochran as the Mayor's representative to the Planning and Zoning Board. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. Mayor Bacon then recognized Sean Cochran who thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to work with them. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS- Mr. Thomson stated there were no commercial building permits. BID AWARDS: (A) Detention Pond -Campbell High School Councilman Scoggins stated that since this issue has an almost solid impact on Ward 2 he would like for Councilman Newcomb to make a comment on this item. Councilman Newcomb stated that the residents who live off Highland Drive in Ward 2 have had flooding problems with Poplar Creek. He reported that several strategies had been reviewed and one solution that would not eliminate the problem but would help the amount of water coming from the Campbell High School property would be the construction of a detention pond at the back side of Campbell High School right up against the track will significantly restrict the amount of water that will come under the track and flood the people who live on Highland. He stated this will not cure the problem but will help. Councilman Scoggins stated the Public Works Committee has reviewed the bids and made a motion the bid be awarded to the low bidder for the hauling and grading which is Dickman Grading and Hauling for $34,125. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Councilman Lnenicka asked Mr. Scoggins if it was true that part of the expense for this project would be borne by not only the City but by someone else as well. Councilman Scoggins responded part of the expense would be borne by the Cobb County Public School system who will pay approximately $20, 000 for some of the materials. The motion to award the bid to Dickman Grading and Hauling was approved 7-0. February 7 1994 meeting- continued CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of January 18, 1994, Minutes (B) Budget Adjustment (C) Approval to Renew GMA Lease Pool Appropriation (D) Approval to Participate in Local Government Investment Pool Councilman Hawkins made a motion that the consent agenda be approved. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. SHOW CAUSE HEARING: (A) Sub Station II -Belmont Hills Shopping Center Mr. Thomson stated that a violation of alcohol sales by a local business had occurred on December 25, 1993, at approximately 1:10 a.m. He further stated that Mr. Stephen Connolly, owner and manager of Sub Station II, was cited for violation of Section 3-3-33 (e) which prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages on Christmas Day. He further stated that on August 19, 1991, Mr. Connolly's license was suspended for thirty days and was reinstated through payment of a $1.,000 fine; he was placed on probation for a period of two years and that Mr. Connolly entered a guilty plea and was fined $250 in Municipal Court. Councilman Hawkins asked Mr. Connolly when he was to appear in Municipal Court and Mr. Connolly responded he is to appear on Wednesday morning. Councilman Hawkins stated that Mr. Connolly had in the past pled guilty and paid his fine but in this instance does not feel he is guilty of this charge and intends to plead not guilty at his hearing. Mr. Hawkins then stated he felt it would be wise to table this measure until after this case has been heard in court. Councilman Hawkins then made a motion that this item be tabled to the first meeting in March (March 1, 1994). Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-1 with Mr. Newcomb opposed. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor Bacon thanked Mr. Potter for his many years of service on the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Bacon extended his sympathy to Betty McManus on the death of her husband Sonny McManus. Mr. Bacon stated Mr. McManus had been along-time resident of Smyrna and attended all City functions and was a big supporter of the City. Councilman Wood asked Jim Triplett for a report on the Finance Department. Mr. Triplett stated the budget hearings would begin on February 15 at 10:00 a.m. and invited all interested parties to attend. He then reminded all property tax owners that this is the last week for payment of property before the FiFa's are filed with the State Court of Cobb County on February 14. He further stated the property tax collections are holding at the 95% - 96% range. Councilman Lnenicka wished Councilman Scoggins a Happy Birthday. Councilman expressed his appreciation to Barry DiMaria, Animal Control Officer, for the fine job he continues to do. He also thanked the Cumberland Vail home owners for the meeting they held on Sunday, February 6. He then asked Chief Hook for a report on the Police Department. Chief Hook responded the Police Department has two new cars on the road with new markings and indicated all the comments have been favorable with no negative comments to date. February 7. 1994 meeting -continued Councilman Lnenicka then asked if the new cars are only used by Police Department supervisors and Chief Hook responded that was correct. Councilman Cramer stated that Steve Ciaccio did not have a report at this time for the Parks and Recreation Department. He also extended his sympathy to the McManus family on the death of Mr. McManus. Councilman Hawkins stated he too would like to extend his sympathy to the McManus family. He then asked Chief Williams for a report on the Fire Department. Chief Williams reported there had been a fire bombing in Smyrna and the perpetrator had been arrested through the Fire Marshal's office. Chief Williams then stated the fire fatality that occurred over the weekend was not in the City of Smyrna as reported by the news media -- it was in unincorporated Cobb; the Smyrna Fire Department was not called to respond and was not involved in the fire in any way. Chief Williams then extended his sympathy to the family of the child who died in that fire. Councilman Scoggins asked Vic Broyles for a report on the Public Works Department. Mr. Broyles reported that the Community Development/Inspections Department had recently moved their offices to the Public Works complex and invited everyone to attend the open house scheduled for February 11 at 12:00 noon. Councilman Scoggins stated that the clean up effort the weekend of January 29, consisting of over 50 volunteers, resulted in 150 bags of litter being collected on Saturday, January 29, 1994. He stated it is the recommendation of the Clean City Commission to ask the County to place litter containers at the bus stops in Smyrna as they have become a major problem. Mr. Scoggins '"'""" stated BFI has resumed collecting all number 1 and number 2 plastic containers as part of their recycling program and urged anyone with questions to contact BFI at 792-2660. He announced the Smyrna Clean and Beautiful Banquet will be February 16, 1994, at the Community Center. Councilman Newcomb asked Mary Ann White for a report on the Human Resources Department. Ms. White stated her department is working very diligently to complete the Class and Comp Study by the February 28 deadline and expressed her appreciation to the other departments for allowing her department to devote most of their time to the completion of the study. Councilman Newcomb stated for the record the reason he voted against the motion to table the show cause hearing was that he felt there was sufficient evidence in the report by the police officer and that the council should go ahead and act on it as normally is the case. Councilman Patrick called on Laurel Best for a report on the Library. Ms. Best reported the artist of the month is Salaria and urged everyone to come and view the art work on display. Ms. Best expressed her appreciation to the Smyrna Clean and Beautiful Commission for the donation of 15 children's books on environmental issues and reported that the Smyrna Clean and `~ Beautiful Commission had submitted the summer reading program "Go Wild -Read) for an award and the program won first place. City Clerk Melinda Dameron reminded everyone of the $10,000 exemption that is available to property owners who are 62 years of age or totally disabled and the deadline for application for this exemption is April 1st. She further stated those persons who qualify can apply at City Hall for the exemption and there will be a newsletter mailed in next month's water bill informing the residents of this deadline. Ms. Dameron stated that once you apply for the exemption, it remains in effect; it is not something that has to be renewed annually. February 7, 1994 meeting -continued With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. A. MAX BACON, MAYOR ~~~~~~ J HN PATRICK, WARD 1 .. ~ ~~~ ,~~. MELINDA DAMERON, CITY CLERK ~.~ ~ ~~ ~~ RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2 t .~~ _ BILL SCOGGINS, WA AMES M. HAWKINS, WARD ~~ JACK CRAMER, WARD 5 r WADE S. LNENIC ,WARD 6 ~~~ ~~ CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7