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June 5, 1989 Council Meeting OATH OF OFFICE I, John Steely , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Councilman of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said city to the best of my ability, without fear or favor, and',in all my actions as COUNCILMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the said city_ So help me God. ~~- /\ ohn eely -- Cou . man, Ward 7 ~ Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of July, 1989. J~~5)~~ CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA SPECIAL ELECTION HELD THIS TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1989 2720 REGISTERED 772 VOTING We, the duly election managers to conduct this election, declare the following results: COUNCILMAN WARD #7 DENNIS KEY JOHN STEELY STEVE WILSON 98 3 8 274 We therefore certify to the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna election results. ION MELINDA DAMERON, CITY CLERK June 5, 1989 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held June 5, 1989 at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by pres,iding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members were present except for Bob Betenbaugh. Also present was City Administrator John Patterson, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Clerk Melinda Dameron and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Forrest C. Garrard, associate pastor of Smyrna First Baptist Church followed by the pledge to the flag. Mayor passed period brought Bacon stated that away after a of time but had a a needed sense of on Tuesday, May 30th, Councilman Bob Betenbaugh illness. He had served on council for a short tremendous impact on this city and this council. Bob maturity to council and he will be missed. CITIZENS INPUT: Robert Barcley of 3352 Creatwood Trail and Fred Holloway of 3360 Creatwood Trail e:xpressed their appreciation for the increased patrol by the STEP units and stop signs approved by council last month. While these measures have help",,<i, they felt a small speed hump was still needed on Creatwood between Mohawk & Mackinaw Place. Wade Lnenicka said the STEP units have issued 139 tickets and warnings since they have been working the area and he would like for them to continue their enforcement activities and receive a recommendation from the Police Chief when the level of activity has gone as low as it will from the enforcement. Mr. Lnenicka said he would ask the Police Department to pay particular attention to that stretch of roadway. John Patterson said speed humps could not be placed in that particul.ar area because there is a curve in the road. Speed humps must be placed in areas with good visibility and sight distance. Mr. Patterson said he would work with residents in the area and the Police Department to determine if there would be a suitable location at that particular area. John Davidson of Brentwood Drive said that Smyrna had a new namesake--Smyrna High School--in accordance with a resolution passed by council and that Mr. Camp and Mr. Shinall had lobbied long ~nd hard to see that it came about. With the name change came a change in school colors and mascot, and made every uniform obsolete. Approximately 1,400 students and close to 3,000 parents and supporters of that school that have already started working long and hard to raise funds before the next school year. The total estimated expenditure required to make these changes is in excess of $100,000. State law prohibits the Board of Education from expending funds for these purposes. Mr. Davidson asked that the City of Smyrna fully back Smyrna High school and requested that the Mayor and Council consider a grant of $70,000 to assist getting this matter underway. Mayor Bacon said Mr. Davidson's comments and has already attended several with John Patterson, Jim Hawkins, Jack Shinall and others to assist with fund raising activities. To date, $23,000 has already been raised from 4 or 5 people but legally, we are also unsure of the City can contribute. With the support and backing of this community we will raise the money needed and the City wi11 support the program as much as possible. Mayor Bacon said this will be the best thing that ever happened to the City by brj,nging the two schools together and bringing this community together. Jack shinall said part of the organizational meetings was discussion about how to fund the additional cost to make it fair to all concerned. A committee has met several times an<iover $23,000 has been raised. Smyrna Cable TV and Smyrna Bank & Trust each donated $5,000 and we have only asked abouc half a dozen people. Mr. Shinall said he was very pleased to see this community turn out and get behind the school; we will back our children to the fullest. Jim Hawkins said he also supported the fund raising activ,i ties and the C.ity will participate as much as we can, legally. Jim Hawkins made a motion the agenda. Bob Davis a motion the first activities. Wade Lnenicka the rules be suspended to bring up an item not on the motion which carried 6-0. Jim Hawkins made July be changed to July lOth due to the holiday seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (A) Zoning of 44.34 acres on Ridge Road from R20 to RIS John Patterson said that Glen Devon Development, Inc. is requesting the June 5, 1989 meeting - continued rezoning of this tract to be developed as another phase of Vinings Glen. This is a 44.34 acre tract in LL 600, 624 and 625. This propert.y was zoned September 15, 1986 from R15 to R20 for Fred Skiba representing Marjorie Rabb Wallace, but it reverted back to R15 when construction did not begin after one year. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the zoning. There were several people in the audience who stated they were not opposed to the rezoning but would like to reserve the right to speak if the stipulations were not presented correctly as they understood them. Eight people were sworn in by Mr. Camp. Neal Peavy represented Glen Devon along with Tom Eubanks and Bob Gibson. Mr. Peavy said they are the owners of Glen Devon Development and had developed the Vinings Glen subdivision across Ridge Road. This will be a conLinuation of that same subdivision, containing 82 lots and an amenity package including two tennis courts and a swimming pool. They have met at length with some of the neighbors and Mr. Lnenicka concerning this zoning and said they had made several. concessions including a 10 foot easement to the Gilstrap and Greeson property for future use. They also met with the Cedar cliff Homeowners Association and agreed to a 45 foot setback on the back property line of all the lots whi.ch will abut R20 homes. Also, an l,ots 64 and 65 they would provide a 30 foot side setback and also agreed that on 10t 64 they would so direct the water flow with the use of berms or other means to direct the water flow to the very back point of that lot, to not flow onto Mr. Benito's lot and into the creek. This will be an extension of Vinings Glen, using the same building program and same stipulations and covenants they have there now, with comparable homes. If the property is not developed by Glen Devon, the property will revert back to R20. the l,ist of stipulations that had been discussed and meetings with the homeowners. Mr. Peavy said their the use of the property by increasing density, but design the subdivision and streets to be more Wade Lnenicka reviewed agreed upon in previous intent was not to maximize rather to allow them to aesthetically pleasing. George Boyd, President of the Cedar Cliffs Neighborhood Association said they were here tonight not to speak in apposition but to express some concerns about the 45 foot setback that would exist and they requested clarification as to whether or not that would apply to a back lot or side lot. Mr. Eubanks said there were only two homes that would face the cuI de sac on lots 64 and 65 that would have a si.de yard adjacent to the R20 homes. All, the others would be rear yards. The setback an these two side yards will be 30 feet while the rear setback an the other lots will be 45 feet. Mr. Boyd said they were also concerned about safety for children crossing Ridge Road because of the heavy traffic and hi,gh rate of speed, and requested any assistance they might get with regard to stop lights, speed humps, police enforcement, etc. Mayor Bacon agreed that Ridge Road has been a problem for quite some time and said the City would work with Cobb County and the developers to do whatever was necessary to improve traffic conditions. Patrick Benito thanked the City for meeting with him earlier but still expressed concerns about drainage problems and water runoff that might be created from the creek running through Lot 62. Mr. Peavy said they would work with Mr. Benito and other residents to alleviate the problem with the use of berms or swales. Mitchell Greeson said the plans showed a 10 foot sewer easement on Lot 82 and they would need a 20 foot easement to allow anyone on Ridge Road to utilize the line. Mr. Peavy said they could not afford to give a 20 foot easement on their lot because it would cut the lot size down to where it would become unbuildable. They have already agreed to 10 feet on this lot and the other 10 feet would have to be obtained from Jane Wallace, owner of the adjacent property. Mr. Peavy said he would be glad to assist them in negotiating with Mrs. Wallace but could not agree to an additional 10 feet from his property. Eddie Helman, Vice President of the Cedar Cliffs Homeowners Association said he would like to re-state their concerns about the traffic problem on Ridge and would like for the developers to agree to incur some of the expense of installing a light at this intersection. There was considerable discussion as to whether or not Ridge Road was totally within the City of Smyrna jurisdiction and Mayor Bacon said he did not think it was fair to place all. the burden of financing a traffic light on the builders because the problem has existed for years and the cost should be shared by the City. June 5, 1989 meeting - continued George Boyd residents of with funding. exists now for said if it would help the City in making a decision, then the Cedar Cliff would be more than glad to "pass the ha't" to help Mayor Bacon said he appreciated the offer, but if the need a traffic light, then the City should bear the cost. Wade Lnenicka said he pleased to see this property develop for single family homes and was pleased to see that this particular group will be developing the property. Mr. Lnenicka made a motion the rezoning of 44.34 acres in LL600, 624 and 625 be rezoned from R20 to R15 subject to the following stipulations: 1) That a 45 foot to Vinings North, exception of lots 64 lots there would be lots, assuming that side is designated as rear yard setback be provided on all the lots adjacent Hills, Cedar Cliffs and Ridge Road, with the and 65 as shown on the preliminary plat. On those two a 30 foot side yard setback on the north side of those north side is designated a side yard. If the north rear yard, then the 45 foot setback would apply. 2) If Glen Devon, Inc. does not begin construction within one year of the date of rezoning, this property will revert back to R20 zoning. 3} That Glen Devon, Inc. provide a 10 foot sewer easement on the east side yard of lot 82 and up to a 20 foot easement on the rear yard of lot 75 as shown on the preliminary plat, and provide a stub for sewer connection. 4) That the between lots 2 and control],ed by a gate. street to the City. driveway that Ridgeview Hospital is mandated be provided 3 and that this driveway is to be for limited use only, This driveway shall not ever be dedicated as a through 5) That the lot 64 as shown on creek and away from a study and decision would be required for will install a swale or berm across the rear of plat to divert water runoff towards the property of Mr. Patrick Benito. Also, that on lot 62 engineers be made and whatever drainage ir~rovements the same effect would also be done by the developer. 6) That the sight distance at the intersection of the main street of the subdivision where it meets Ridge Road satisfy the minimum engineering standards to provide for safe ingress and egress to the development. 7) That the water system installed by the developer will connect with the existing water system at Hickory Place in Land Lot 600. 8) That adequate drainage from this will be made to eliminate surface water as it is developed, by the developer. 9) One curb cut on Ridge Road to be the entrance of the subdivision; no individual lot will have a driveway entering Ridge Road. lO) That all houses in the subdivision have a minimum of 2,000 square feet of heated and cooled floor space. 11) All homes to have an attached two car garage; garage area shall in no case be used to calculate minimum floor space. 12) Street ligh.ts will be installed in the subdivision using fiberglass poles subject to City Engineer's approval. 13) All utilities in subdivision be underground. 14) All homes in the subdivision will be deemed comparable to the homes in Cedar Cliffs, Vinings Glen Phase IT Charleston Place and Legend Heights. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Mayor Bacon called for a two minute recess. (B) Variance - garage construction exceeding maximum square footage at 2518 Glendale Circle. John Patterson construct a allowed by code. Mr. C. W. Bradley is requesting a variance to Glendale Circle which will exceed the maximum size no opposition. June 5, 1989 meeting - continued Mr. Bradley said this would be a 24 x 24 garage used to store his two cars and yard and garden equipment. His i.s an older home, with about 1200 square feet. With little discussion Kathy Jordan made a motion the variance be approved. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (C) Video, Variance square footage 2900 South Cobb Drive. of sign for Heilig-Myers and Blockbuster John Patterson said that Jerry D. Brown is acting as agent for owners of the ol.d Handy City property and is requesting a variance to erect a sign which would total 180 square feet, 60 square feet over maximum allowed by code. This variance request was tabled at the last meeting so that the Community Development could investigate the request and make their recommendation. Sue Brissey was opposed to the variance, and was sworn in along with Mr. Brown. Jack Shinall said in Mr. Brown's letter of hardship he stated he needed the variance to have a sign that would provide better visibility for both tenants and that the other businesses in the immedi.ate area have larger signs than are a1.10wed by code. Mr. Brown said the Shell station across the street, the Union 76 station, The Crossings Shopping Center, Concord Village Shopping Center and others all have signs exceeding our ordinance. This building sits at the very back of the property line and is difficult to see if you are traveling north. In addition, they would like to be able to utilize the existing stanchions that supported the old Handy City sign. Mr. Brown said the Heilig-Myers sign that is up now is 133 square feet and Blockbuster has a temporary sign. The sign was permitted for 60 square feet; the company that put the sign up asked if they could use a 90 square foot sign and said they wou},d come back the next day and pay the difference but they never did. Mr. Brown said he went out and actually measured the sign and it was brought to the City's attention that the sign was actually 133 square feet. Jack Shinall said The Crossings and Concord Village Shopping Centers both have probably 3 times more square footage than this development. The Uni.on 76 signs were erected prior to the sign ordinance and Mr. Shinall said he would have to check into the Shell sign. Sue Brissey to see the Blockbuster said she did said that as she drove down South Cobb Drive today she was able existing sign from within 3/10 of a mile and on Saturday, the parking lot was full, without the use of a sign. Mrs. Brissey not think the variance was necessary. Jack Shinall the City is proud to have these businesses in the City but in the interest of compl.ete fairness he had asked the Community Development to conduct, an investigation in that area and report back to council. Mr. Shinall read a portion of 'the report from Community Development which stated: "the existing sign contains 120 square feet and provides excellent v,isibility for quite some distance to the north and south. Most of the other signs along South Cobb Drive contain 120 square feet or less and are more than adequate for advertising purposes. Granting this variance request for this property would confer special privileges that other properties of this size in this district are denied." Based motion 6-0. on the report from the the variance be denied. Community eJ im Hawkins Development, Jack Shinall, made a seconded the motion which carried (D) privilege American Legion, license management change - liquor, beer and wine pouring - 160 Legion Drive. Mr. Burchfield and understood beverages. stated the he laws had lived in Smyrna for 22 years and was familiar and ordinances governing sales of alcoholic John Patterson said that Alvin Dewitt Burchfield has applied to act as the new acting agent for the American Legion Post 160. There was no opposition. There was no opposition and Jim Hawkins made a motion the management change be approved. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (E) privilege license package Package Store, 1669 Spring Road. liquor, beer and wine sales - Sterling ,John Patterson stated that Michael Dean Lange is applying for a license at June 5, 1989 meeting - continued this location, formerly known as Pop's Package store on Spring Road. There was no opposition and the police investigation was favorable. Mr. Lange said he was employed by G&W, Inc., owners of the business, and he would be acting as agent and manager of the store. He has been working at their Paces Ferry location for approximately 2 1/2 months since they purchased the business. Bill Scoggins said he was a little concerned with Mr. Lange's age and experience. Mr. Lange said he has been in this business since he was 21 at other stores and had never been cited or convicted for any viola.tions for sales to minors. Following discussion, Bill Scoggins made a motion the license be approved as requested but encouraged Mr. Lange to study the regulations for his own benefit, to be sure he was totally familiar with them. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Conveyance of Evergreen Trail extension. John Patterson said a 50 foot right of way is shown on the original subdivision plat of Hickory Acres Subdivision, south of Hickory Acres Drive and aligned with Evergreen Trail. This right of way has the dimensions of 165 feet on the east side and 125 feet on the west side. The owners of 332 and 310 Hickory Acres Drive have requested that the right of way be abandoned and be equally conveyed to them. Kathy Jordan made a motion the right of way be abandoned and that it be properly posted and advertised for a public hearing July 10, 1989. When conveyed, the two a<ijacent property owners will bear the e:xpense of the survey and attorney fees with a 20 foot easement over the existing water line to be maintained by the City. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 5-0, with Jack Shinall abstaining. (B) Set date for special election appointment of Election Superintendent. Jim Hawkins made a motion the special election to fill the une:xpired Ward 7 term of Bob Betenbaugh be held July 11, 1989, with qualifying June 26, 27, 28, 1989 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Run-off election, if needed, will be July 25, 1989. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Jim Hawkins made a motion Linda Smith be appointed Election Superintendent for the special election. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (C) Road. Validation of petition to annex 4.8 acres in Land Lot 631 on Spring John Patterson have requested Lexington Trace follows: said that Robert Franklin Holcombe and Bessie Lee Matthews the annexation of this property on Spring Road, just east of Drive. The legal description was read by Attorney Camp as We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent of the electors resident and sixty percent of the owners of the land area by acreage, as described below, which is unincorporated and contiguous to the City of Smyrna, hereby apply to have said area annexed into the city of Smyrna under the provisions of laws of the State of Georgia, said property be.ing annexed being descr.ibed as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 631 of the 17th Dist.rict, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being lots 16, 17, 18, and 19, as per plat of East Smyrna Subdivision, by Gordon Nalley, C.E., dated June 15, 1940, and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Cobb County, Georgia, in Plat Book 4, Page 125 and per plat of survey prepared by Cleveland S. Boutwell, Jr., R.L.S. #1704, dated May 15, 1989, said property being more part,icularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron way, said point being right of way line, of way line said point of line following a curve the southeast side of the Spring Road right of 65.9 feet northeasterly, as measured along said intersection of said Spring Road southeast right Trace Drive eastern right of way li.ne; from proceed thence along said Spring Road right of way to the right an arc distance of 444.59 feet, said curve having a radius of 2,235.83 feet and a chord of 443.85 feet bearing North 75 degrees 18 minutes 19 seconds East to an iron pin; thence South 1 degree 41 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 355.20 feet to an iron pin; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds west a distance of 200.18 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 15 seconds west a distance of 418.71 feet to an iron pin; thence North 00 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 438.51 feet to the point of beginning, said tract containing 4.890 acres, more or less. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION. Wi tness the hands and seals of 60% of .the record title holders of the land described above: sjROBERT FRANKLIN HOLCOMBE & BESSIE LEE MATTHEWS BY POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR EVA CLEO HOLCOMBE. Bob Davis made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing date set for July 10, 1989. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (D) Validation of petition to annex Windy Hill Road from Atlanta Road east a distance of 2.0 miles. John Patterson stated the completion of the Windy Hill Road extension has left several pocket areas outside our city limits and has caused some concern in the Police Department about consistency in enforcement. Cobb County has agreed to the annexation of this road from Atlanta Road to the western property line of Windy Hi11 Shopping Center at Lionel Play World. Attorney Camp read the legal description as follows: All that 519, 552, District, and being tract or parcel of land lying and being in 553,590,591,635,634,562,707, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: Land Lots 491, 490, 518, 708 and 733 of the 17th known as Windy Hill Road Beginning at Atlanta Road, 50 feet on northeas"ter ly miles. the centerline of Windy Hill Road where it intersects with said property being a strip of roadway 100 feet in width, lying either side of the centerline; running thence east and along the centerline of Windy Hill Road a distance of 2.0 Bill Scoggjns made a motion consider the annexation of which carried 6-0. a public hearing be held July 10, 1989 to this roadway. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion (E) Approval to amend speed zone ordinance John Patterson said a modification has been requested to the speed zone ordinance by adding two streets to be approved for the use of speed detection devices. The Police Department has requested that we add Windy Hill Road from Atlanta Road east a distance of 2.0 miles at a recommended speed of 45 MPH and that Ward Street from Windy Hill Road to Powder Springs Street be added at a recommended speed limit of 35 MPH. Jim Hawkins made a motion the speed zone ordinance be amended by adding these two streets at the recommended speed limits. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (F) Appointment to Planning and Zoning Board. Bob Davis and Zoning carried 6-0. made a motion that Charlene Capilouto be appointed to the Planning Board representing Ward 1. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which BID AWARDS: Nothing to report. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: Nothing to report. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval to surplus equipment from Fire Department and Library (B) Approval of minut,es: May 1, 15, 22, 25 (C) Approval of wig wag light, Walker Court and Spring Street ($3200 from Contingency Fund) Jim Hawkins made a motion the consent seconded the motion which carried 6-0. agenda be approved. Jack Shina~l APPEAL OF RECORDERS COURT JOHN FRANKLIN MANN John Patterson said Recorders Court of improper left turn. Attorney Camp. that March Mr. Franklin Mann has appea~che decision of where he was found guilty and fined $50 for and Off.icer Eric Nobinger were sworn in by John 2nd Mann Mr. Mann said he was ticketed after making a ~eft hand turn from Spr i.ng Road into the entrance of Plantation Pointe Shopping Center. At the time, the signs and markings at the intersection were misleading and he noticed that several days later they had been changed. When the violation occurred there was a "no left sign on the right hand side of the road near the entrance to center, but several feet in front of that sign was another that turns ahead". Mr. Mann presented pictures of the signs and as they existed when he received the ticket. Mr. Mann said he configuration of the entrance to Plantat,ion pointe was unusual and that it was not intended for left hand turns, but could see no other way into the shopping center. John Patterson said this location just intersection. Also, moved more to the appearance of a turn the City has changed some of the striping and signs at as we did recently at Lake Park Drive and U.S. 41 the tUrn lane for Country Park Condominiums needs to be west on Spring Road to avoid any confusion about the lane in front of the shopping center. Officer Nobinger said he was traveling east on Spring Road and Mr. Mann made the turn directly in front of his vehicle. There was a sign on Spring Road indicating no left turns and he wrote the ticket for the violation as he saw it. After further discussion, Jim Hawkins made a motion the charge be reduced to a warning and Mr. Mann be refunded the $50 fine. Mr. Hawkins said the arresting officer had certainly done his job but if there is any doubt that the intersection was improperly marked it would be the fault of the City. In this case there does seem to be some doubt, with no fault on the part of the officer or the court. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion. Jack Shinall said there does seem to be some ambiguity in the location of the signs and the officer acted properly in making the arrest. However, in earlier testimony tonight Mr. Mann stated that he had been to the shopping center on previous occasions and wou~d not support the motion. Vote on the motion carried 4-2, with Jack Shinall and Bob Davis opposed. Mayor Bacon asked John Patterson to make whatever changes were needed in the signs and street markings at this intersection inc~uding resurfacing if needed. COUNCIL INPUT: Wade Lnenicka said the STEP unit has issued 139 citations and warnings in the Creatwood area and the City wou~d continue to do whatever they could to a~leviate traffic and speeding problems in this area. Mr. Lnenicka said residents of Argyle Estate are a~so presenting a petition about a similar problem on Campbe~l and asked for a recommendation from the Engineering and Police Departments. Mr. Lnenicka said the City has also made a cut through in the island at the end of Creatwood Trail at Atlanta Road, next to the Crown Station, so that residents are not forced to make u-turns at the intersection. Hopefu~ly, that will alleviate a lot of the problems created there. Mr. Lnenicka and the entire council e:xpressed the.i..r regrets over the loss of Bob Betenbaugh. His experience and maturity was of great benefit to everyone and he will be greatly missed. He loved our city and its citizens, and was a friend to everyone on council. Jim Hawkins also challenged each member of council to live up to their oath of office in the same manner as Bob, with the same dedication and vigor that was such an inspiration to everyone. Jack Shinall said the merger of was the best compromise community overa~l has overwhelmingly support the to form the new Smyrna High School and felt it for all. Mr. Davidson was invited to every June Sf 1989 meeting - continued organizational meeting of the committee established to fund the changes that must be made but did not attend. Mr. Shinall said everyone involved had pledged themselves to giving our children the best educational opportunities avai.lable and relt this will be one of the best things that has ever happened to our city in many years. Mayor Bacon closed that loved our city council member, but a a tremendous impact on the meeting by stating he had never known any individual as much as Bob Betenbaugh did. Not only was he a good good family man and he will be hard to replace. Bob had this council the short time he served. bus,iness meeti.ng adjourned at lO: l4 p. m. WARD 7 - VACANT June 19, 1989 The regular scheduled meeting or Mayor and Council was held June 19, 1989 at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. AIl council members were present. Also present was City Administrator John Pat.terson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles E. Camp and representatives or the press. Invocation was given by David Autry, pastor of Faith united Methodist Church followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: On behalf or the Hands, Feet and Mouth Organization, Cheryl Bursh requested assistance for their organization whose goal is to strive to make changes in the outcome of the lives of some 80 children who live in the Rose Garden Hills community. Ms. Bursh said their sole support is through volunteers and they need assistance with fund.ing, audio/visual equipment and operating materials. The address for the Hands, Feet and Mouth Organization is P. O. Box 478, Smyrna, GA 30081. Jerry Nelms, a resident of Crestview Drive requested increased police enforcement through the STEP units in his neighborhood and especially at the intersection of Crestview and Wisteria. Mr. Nelms said it was not safe for his 4-year old son to go into the front yard alone because of the numerous traffic violations; primarily running the stop sign and speeding. Mr. Nelms said they were also requesting speed humps if the increased enforcement did not curtail the violations. Jim Hawkins requested Mr. Patterson to have the STEP unit moved to this intersection and have a progress report ready for the July 17th meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Rezoning of 1.66 acres at South Cobb Drive and Wisteria Lane from R15 to General Commercial. John Patterson said that Paul Chastain of Unocal Partnership is requesting the rezoning of this 1.66 acre tract to build an auto service center. To the north, east and west is R15 single ramily, with Residential High Rise (vacant) to the south. There was a large group in opposition and the spokesman for the group was sworn in along with applicant Paul Chastain.