January 4/18 1988 Council Meeting (2)
MAYOR'S OATH OF OFFICE
I, A. Max Bacon , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly
demean myself as Mayor 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 MAYOR act as
I believe for the best interest of the
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COUNCILMAN
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A. Max Bacon (Seal)
Mayor
I, Bob Davis , 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.
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COUNCILMAN
Bob Davis,
Councilman, Ward I
(Seal)
I, Wade Lnenicka , 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 ctions as COUNCILMAN
act as I believe for the best interest of the s id City. lp me Go .
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COUNCILMAN
I, Jerry Mills , 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 s "d City. So help me God.
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Subscribed and sworn to before
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Judge, Cobb County State Court
COUNCILMAN
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I, James M. Hawkins , 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.
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James M. Hawkins (Seal)
Councilman, Ward 4
and sworn to before
ay of January, 1988.
COUNCILMAN
I, Jack Shinall , 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 od.
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(Seal)
COUNCILWOMAN
I, Kathy Brooks Jordan , do solemnly swear that I will well and
truly demean myself as Councilwoman 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
COUNCILWOMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help
me God.
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sworn to before
day of January, 1988.
CITY ATTORNEY
I, Charles E. Camp , do solemnly swear that I will well and
truly demean myself as City Attorney 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 CITY ATTORNEY act as I believe for the best interest of the said City.
So help me God.
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Subscribed and sworn to before
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Judge, Cobb County State Court
CITY CLERK
I, Melinda Dameron , do solemnly swear that I will well and
truly demean myself as City Clerk 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 CITY
CLERK act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God.
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City Clerk
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RECORDER'S COURT JUDGE
I, C. V. Reeves , do solemnly swear that I will well and
truly demean myself as Recorder's Court Judge 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 RECORDER'S COURT JUDGE act as I believe for the best interest of
the said City. So help me God.
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C. V. Reeves
Recorder's Court Judge
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SOLICITOR
I, Michael R. Whaley , do solemnly swear that I will well and
truly demean myself as Solicitor of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term,
and that I will faithfully enforce the C er and Ordinances of said City to
the bestof my ability, without fear or f vor and in all my actions as SOLICITOR
act as I believe for the best interest f the sai . So p me God.
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CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA CITY ELECTION
2,210 REGISTERED
590 VOTING
SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF HELD THIS TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1988
We, the duly appointed election managers to conduct this election, declare the
following results:
COUNCILMAN WARD #7
BOB BETENBAUGH
336
SHAWN COCHRAN
254
We therefore, certify to the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, the
election of:
BOB BETENBAUGH
COUNCILMAN WARD #7
He has received a majority of the votes cast.
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POLL MANAGER, WARD 7
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January 12, 1988
DATE
OATH OF OFFICE - COUNCILMAN WARD 7
I, Bob Betenbaugh , 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.
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Bob Betenbaugh 0 ~eal)
Councilman, Ward 7
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January 4, 1988
The first meeting
1988, and called
Max Bacon. All
Administrator John
Melinda Dameron and
of the New Year was held at Smyrna City Hall on January 4,
to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Mayor A.
council members were present. Also present was City
Patterson, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Clerk
representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Reverend Al Turnell, pastor of First United Methodist
Church followed by the pledge to the flag.
CITIZENS INPUT: Nothing to report.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS: Superintendent Linda Smith read the
results of the special election held December 29, 1987 to fill the Ward 7
council seat vacated by Hugh Ragan. A run-off election will be required
January 12, 1988, since neither of the three candidates received a majority
of votes cast. Jerry Mills made a motion the election results be certified.
Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
OLD BUSINESS
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Validation of signatures to annex Watkins Freight Line property.
John Patterson said for some time the annexation committee has been working
toward bringing the Watkins Freight Lines property into the City which will
unite the city limit boundaries on the east side of Oakdale Road and will
provide a substantial tax base to the City. With the assistance of Chambers
Development Company who desired to acquire some of the Watkins Freight Line
property in order to round out their demolition landfill, Watkins has agreed
to annex into the City. A corporate resolution has also been received from
Wilwat Corporation authorizing Clifton H. Hawley, III as Vice President to
sign for the corporation.
Attorney Camp read the application as follows:
We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) 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 the laws of the State of Georgia. Said property being annexed
being described as follows:
TRACT I: All that tract or parcel of land lying in Land Lot 687 of the 17th
District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly
described as follows:
Commence at an iron pin set at the intersection of Land Lots 687, 688, 753 and
754 of the aforesaid district; thence proceeding along the land lot line
common to Land Lots 687 and 754 south 02 degrees 01 minute 50 seconds west
367.75 feet to a nail found on the northern right of way of Maner Road (a 50
foot right of way); thence running along said northern right of way north 66
degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds west 878.60 feet to an iron pin set on the
eastern right of way of Oakdale Road (a variable right of way); thence running
along said eastern right of way of Oakdale Road an arc distance of 35.54 feet
(said arc being subtended by a chord bearing north 31 degrees 30 minutes 29
seconds east with a chord distance of 35.54 feet) to an iron pin set at the
intersection of said right of way with the northern boundary of Land Lot 687;
thence running along said northern boundary of Land Lot 687 south 88 degrees
41 minutes 35 seconds east 798.17 feet to an iron pin set at the intersection
of Land Lots 687, 688, 753 and 754 of the aforesaid district and the true
point of beginning; said property being shown on that certain as-built survey
for Freight Terminals, Inc. prepared by Benchmark Engineering Corporation,
dated April 4, 1986, last revised May 28, 1986, bearing the seal of A. Farrow
Walls G.R.L.S. #2140, bearing Job No. 84076 and File No. 4-140.
TRACT II: All that tract or parcel of land lying in Land Lots 687 and 754 of
the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more
particularly described as follows:
To find the true point of beginning commence at a point located at the
intersection of the northern right of w9Y of Maner Road (a 50 foot right of
way) with the northwestern right of way of Interstate Highway 285 (variable
right of way), which point is located south 46 degrees 35 minutes 45 second
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west 5.32 feet from a concrete right of way monument on said northwestern
right of way of Interstate Highway 285; thence running south 46 degrees 35
minutes 45 seconds west 54.36 feet to an iron pin found at the intersection
of the southern right of way of Maner Road and the northwestern right of way
of Interstate Highway 285, said iron pin being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
from the true point of beginning thus established continue along the
northwestern right of way of Interstate Highway 285 south 46 degrees 35
minutes 45 seconds west 391.32 feet to a right of way monument on said
northwestern right of way; thence continuing along said right of way south 39
degrees 07 minutes 38 seconds west 203.62 feet to a right of way monument on
said right of way; thence continuing along said right of way south 35 degrees 0
24 minutes 08 seconds west 79.16 feet to an iron pin found at the intersection
of said northwestern right of way and the western boundary of Land Lot 754 of
the aforesaid district; thence leaving said right of way and running along
property now or formerly of Corn Crib Corporation north 83 degrees 53 minutes
30 seconds west 820.78 feet to an iron pin; thence running along property now
or formerly of Northside Trailer Repair, Inc. north 07 degrees 41 minutes 58
seconds west 179.27 feet to an iron pin; thence running along property now or
formerly of Northside Trailer Repair, Inc. south 82 degrees 56 minutes 50
seconds west 451.51 feet to an iron pin on the eastern right of way of Oakdale
Road (variable right of way); thence running along said eastern right of way
north 12 degrees 38 minutes 37 seconds east 153.07 feet to an iron pin on said
right of way; thence continuing along said right of way an arc distance 'of
199.28 feet (said arc being subtended by a chord bearing north 24 degrees 23
minutes 13 seconds east with a chord distance of 197.89 feet) to an iron pin
on said right of way; thence continuing along said right of way north 36
degrees 07 minutes 49 seconds east 537.50 feet to an iron pin; thence
continuing along said right of way an arc distance of 89.73 feet (said arc
being subtended by a chord bearing north 34 degrees 49 minutes 08 seconds east
a chord distance of 89.72 feet) to an iron pin set at the intersection of said
eastern right of way with the southern right of way of Maner Road; thence
running along the southern right of way of Maner Road south 66 degrees 08
minutes 17 seconds east 886.60 feet to an iron pin; thence continuing along
said right of way south 66 degrees 29 minutes 43 seconds east 493.68 feet to
an iron pin at the intersection of said southern right of way with the 0
northwestern right of way of Interstate Highway 285 and the true point of
beginning; said property being shown on that certain as-built survey for
Freight Terminals, Inc. prepared by Benchmark Engineering Corporation dated
April 4, 1986, last revised May 28, 1986, bearing the seal of A. Farrow Walls
G.R.L.S. #2140, bearing Job No. 84076 and File No. 4-140.
TRACT III: All that tract or parcel of land lying in Land Lot 754 of the 17th
District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly
described as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land lying in Land Lot 754 of the 17th District,
2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at a point located at the intersection of the northern right of way
of Maner Road (a 50 foot right of way) with the northwestern right of way of
Interstate Highway 285 (variable right of way), which point is located south
46 degrees 35 minutes 45 seconds west 5.32 feet from a concrete right of way
monument on said northwestern right of way of Interstate Highway 285; from
said point of beginning running thence along the northern right of way of
Maner Road north 66 degrees 29 minutes 43 seconds west 515 feet to the west
land lot line of Land Lot 754; thence leaving said right of way and running
north along the west line of Land Lot 754 a distance of 362.0 feet to the
corner common to Land Lots 688, 687, 753 and 754; thence east along the north 0
line of Land Lot 754 a distance of 615 feet; thence running in a southeasterly
direction 242 feet to a point on the northwestern right of way of Interstate
Highway 285; thence along said right of way south 52 degrees 41 minutes 54
seconds west a distance of 229 feet to the point of beginning.
WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION.
Witness the hands and seals of 60% of the record title holders of the land
described above: s/CLIFTON H. HAWLEY, III, VICE PRESIDENT & GEORGE W. READY,
JR., SECRETARY, FREIGHT TERMINALS, INC.
Jerry Mills made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing set
for February 1, 1988. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Variance request - 3075 Jonquil Drive - paved parking.
John Patterson said that David Caplan of Plantation Lighting is
variance from the parking requirements specified in the Code
employee's parking lot to remain unpaved. There was no opposition.
requesting a
to allow his
Mr. Caplan said he recently added onto his building so that he could expand
his business and remain competitive. This is a manufacturing location at the
dead end of Jonquil Drive, not highly visible. It will cost $10,000 to $15,000
to pave the employee parking area in the back and Mr. Caplan said that
financially it would place quite a hardship on him. Customer parking in the
front is paved but the back parking lot has never been paved for his 85
employees.
Bob Davis said he had a problem in granting a permanent variance to eliminate
the parking requirements and made a motion Mr. Caplan be granted a 6 month
extension to complete the parking provided his employees use the front paved
parking area during that time. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion. Attorney Camp
suggested the certificate of occupancy for the addition be issued temporarily
until the parking is completed, and the motion and second were withdrawn. Bob
Davis then made a motion a 6 month extension be granted for the parking
requirements and that the certificate of occupancy be issued temporarily until
the parking requirements are met. Also, employees will use the paved parking
area in front of the building during the 6 month time period. Jim Hawkins
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
of Oak Drive & South Cobb Drive from Future ~
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Commercial to General Commercial.
Jerry Mills said this zoning was tabled at the last meeting and since that
time a letter dated December 23, 1987 was received from Virginia D. Coggins
representing McDonald's, requesting that their application be withdrawn. Jerry
Mills made a motion the zoning application be withdrawn, without prejudice.
Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(C) Variance request - increase density from 10 to 12 units for Due Northwest
Developers.
John Patterson said when Mill Pond development was zoned RM-12 by the county
in 1983, there was a stipulation placed on the property that the development
be limited to 10 units per acre. Due Northwest is requesting a variance to
allow an increase in density from 10 to 12 units for a 20-acre parcel of the
original tract. There was no opposition.
Bit Rhodes with Due Northwest Developers and a representative from Club
Properties were present to represent the applicants and stated the variance
would allow them to provide a more attractive amenity package and better
landscaping for their residents. The variance will allow about 40 additional
units which will be accomplished by adding to the buildings originally
presented. The topography on the back side adjacent to the single family homes
is rough, and the setback on that side will probably be greater than what is
called for. Since the increase in density will not change any setbacks,
variances are not anticipated.
Jim Hawkins made a motion the variance be approved to increase the density
from 10 to 12 units per acre for this development. Jerry Mills seconded the
motion which carried 5-1, with Joel Harrell opposed.
BID AWARD:
(A) Trash Truck.
John Patterson said at the November 16th meeting, a bid was awarded to Nalley
Chevrolet for a flat bed trash truck. Since that time it was determined that
there was an error in the Nalley bid and they have requested it be withdrawn.
Joel Harrell made a motion the bid for the truck be awarded to Fouts Brothers
Nissan for $21,935. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: Nothing to report.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Approval of December minutes
(B) Underground lighting system for Atlanta Road
(C) Authorization of Mayor to execute agreement with Corn Crib, et al
Jack Shinall made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Kathy Jordan
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bacon adjourned the first part of the meeting by stating
the last 2 years have been successful ones and this council has accomplished 0
as much as any ever has. Mayor Bacon read a list of accomplishments including
the City Hall renovation, installation of the E911, water and sewer
rehabilitation, South Cobb street lighting, 20-year feasibility study for the
Library, acquisition of property for a new fire station, 3 new pumper trucks,
completion of our first golf course, and many more. Mayor Bacon also said he
had enjoyed serving with Joel Harrell the last 2 years and admired him for the
stand he would take on issues even in the absence of controversy. Mayor Bacon
presented the traditional crystal jonquil to Joel and his wife Jenny.
Joel Harrell expressed his appreciation to his family, citizens of Ward 2 and
city staff for their support during his term. Joel said his term of office was
an invaluable experience that he would never forget and he had enjoyed it
tremendously, but felt it was now time to pay a long overdue debt to his
family.
NEW BUSINESS
May~r Bacon welcomed Wade Lnenicka, the newly elected councilman to represent
Ward 2 and introduced other members of council.
OATH OF OFFICE: The oath of office was given to Mayor Max Bacon by State
Court Judge Ken Nix.
The oath of office was then administered to members of council by Judge Ken 0
Nix as follows:
Bob Davis
Wade Lnenicka
Jerry Mills
Jim Hawkins
Jack Shinall
Kathy Brooks Jordan
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
RECOMMENDATIONS & APPROVAL OF APPOINTED POSITIONS: Upon the recommendation of
Mayor Bacon, Jerry Mills made a motion the following appointments be made:
City Clerk
City Attorney
Recorders Court Judge
Solicitor
Melinda Dameron
Charles E. Camp
C. V. Reeves
Mike Whaley
Jim Hawkins seconded the motion to approve the appointments which carried 6-0.
The oath of office to the City Clerk, City Attorney, Recorders Court Judge
and Solicitor was then given by Judge Ken Nix.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Upon the recommendation of Mayor Bacon, Jerry Mills
made a motion the following appointments be approved:
Mayor Protem
Chairman, Planning & Zoning
Clerk, Civil Service Board
Jim Hawkins
Allen Potter
J. Phagan Durham
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Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 5-0, with Jim Hawkins abstaining.
COMMERCIAL
the 1988
as last
6-0.
& RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS LICENSE FEES: Jack Shinall made a motion
commercial and residential pusiness license fees be adopted the same
year, with no increase. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
assignments:
Mayor Bacon read the following list of committee
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Insurance/Employee Welfare/Safety
Jim Hawkins, Chairman
Jack Shinall
Kathy Jordan
PUBLIC WORKS
Sanitation/Water/Streets/Garage
Wade Lnenicka, Chairman
Jerry Mills
Bob Davis
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FIRE
Emergency Management
Jack Shinall, Chairman
Wade Lnenicka
Kathy Jordan
POLICE
Communications
Bob Davis, Chairman
Wade Lnenicka
Jim Hawkins
LIBRARY
Kathy Jordan, Chairman
Jack Shinall
Ward 7 councilman
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Building Permits/lnspections/
Planning/City Marshal/
Alcoholic Beverages
Jerry Mills, Chairman
Jim Hawkins
Ward 7 councilman
PARKS & RECREATION
Ward 7 councilman, Chairman
Jerry Mills
Bob Davis
ANNEXATION
Jack Shinall, Chairman
Wade Lnenicka
Jim Hawkins
CLEAN CITY COMMISSION
Kathy Jordan, Chairman
Bob Davis
Jerry Mills
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COUNCIL INPUT: Everyone welcomed Wade Lnenicka to council and stated they had
enjoyed the last 2 year term and looked forward to the new 4 year term.
Wade Lnenicka said he was very pleased to be able to represent the citizens of
Ward 2 and the city for the next 4 years and was very honored to be a part of
local government.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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MELINDA DAMERON, C TY CLERK
January 18, 1988
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held January 18, 1988
at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by
presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members were present except
for Jack Shinall, who was out of town on business. Also present was City
Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney
Charles E. Camp and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by York Chambless, retired pastor of Trinity Baptist
Church followed by the pledge to the flag.
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CERTIFICATION OF RUNOFF ELECTION: Melinda Dameron read the resuLts of the
January 12, 1988 runoff election between Bob Betenbaugh and Shawn Cochran,
with Bob Betenbaugh receiving the majority of the votes cast. Jerry Mills made
a motion the election results be certified. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion
which carried 6-0.
OATH OF OFFICE: Judge Ken Nix gave the oath of office to Bob Betenbaugh,
Councilman for Ward 7.
PRESENTATION OF PARKS MASTER PLAN: Alton Curtis presented the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan prepared by EDAW, Parks staff and other appointed 0
project committee members. The recommendation is that the City's number one
priority be a community center constructed on city property at the old
landfill site on Cooper Lake Road. The committee requested that the City study
the funding options available to proceed with implementation of the plan.
CITIZENS INPUT: Nothing to report. Mayor Bacon recognized Commissioner Emmett
Burton and State Senator Hugh Ragan in the audience.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Reports were given by the Fire Department, Police
Department, Finance and Community Development departments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Liquor, beer and wine
Copperfield's, South Cobb Drive.
pouring
license management change for
Applicant John Willis Rhodes was not present and Jerry Mills made a motion the
license request be tabled to the next meeting. Kathy Jordan seconded the
motion which carried 6-0.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Approval to rename Cherokee Road to Windy Hill Road.
John Patterson said that for the past several months there has been discussion
about renaming Cherokee Road and Cherokee Road Extension to Windy Hill Road.
The Smyrna Business Association has endorsed the renaming and has worked with
the City in this effort. David Hankerson with the County is also working on a
proposal to the County Commission to also rename their portion. This will help
the businesses and will be beneficial to the City.
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Sharon Darby, President
petition to council from
change.
of the Smyrna Business Association presented a
business owners on Cherokee Road who favor the
Kathy
spoken
Jerry
terms
Jordan said part of Cherokee Road is in her ward, and the people she has
with are in favor of the renaming and felt it would be an enhancement.
Mills said he also thought it was a good idea and it should help in
of giving directions to the City.
Wade Lnenicka made a motion that Cherokee Road and Cherokee Road Extension be
renamed to Windy Hill Road effective April 1, 1988 contingent upon Cobb County
renaming their portion of the affected road prior to April 1, 1988. Kathy
Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(B) Approval of sanitation fee increase.
John Patterson said that in
tipping fee 62%, from $9.25 to
the additional cost onto the
will increase from $8.00 to
commercial customers.
the last year the county has increased their
$15.00 and it is necessary that the City pass
customer. The recommended single-family charge
$9.50 per month with a new rate structure for
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Mayor Bacon said he had contacted the county to inquire about the reason for
the increase 4 or 5 weeks ago but had received no reply. There was no
justification for the increases and he did not feel it was fair to the
citizens but there is no alternative but to pass it on. Mayor Bacon said he
would be requesting a Grand Jury to look into the increases and request some
justification.
Following discussion, Wade Lnenicka made a motion we adopt the rate structure
presented for commercial customers, to be placed on file with the City Clerk
and establish a new rate of $9.50 for single-family residential units and
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apartments. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion and said he would support the
Mayor's efforts to take this matter to the Grand Jury. Jerry Mills said he
would not support the motion because he felt the commercial increases were
extremely high. Jerry said he also would support the Mayor in requesting a
Grand Jury investigation. Vote on the motion to approve the increases carried
5-1, with Jerry Mills opposed.
(C) Approval of bond schedule.
John Patterson said the Police and Recorder's Court bond schedule has been
revised to reflect changes in state code and to place us in line with other
municipal governments in our County.
Bob Davis made a motion the bond schedule as prepared and presented by the
Police Department be approved, with the exception of the amount of fines for
violations of the alcoholic beverage ordinance, Sections 3-1 through 3-79
which should be $500 instead of $200. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which
carried 6-0.
(D) Appointments to Planning and Zoning Board.
Wade Lnenicka made
and Zoning Board
carried 6-0.
a motion that Edward Payton be appointed to the Planning
representing Ward 2. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which
Jerry Mills made a motion his appointment be tabled to the next meeting. Jim
Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Kathy Jordan made a motion that George Griffin be re-appointed to the Planning
and Zoning Board representing Ward 6. Bob Davis seconded the motion which
carried 6-0.
(E) Appointment to Clean City Commission.
Jim Hawkins made a motion
City Commission representing
carried 6-0.
that Marlene Lawson be re-appointed to the Clean
Ward 4. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which
BID AWARDS: Nothing to report.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: Nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) No parking signs on Lee Street
(B) Authorization to request bids for new police vehicles.
Jerry Mills made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded
the motion which carried 6-0.
COUNCIL INPUT:
to working with
appreciation to
the last 2 years.
Everyone welcomed Bob Betenbaugh and said they looked forward
him. Wade Lnenicka said he would also like to express his
Robert Gsegner for serving on the Planning and Zoning Board
Bob
and
him.
Betenbaugh
hoped he
said he was delighted at the opportunity of serving on council
could justify the confidence the people of Ward 7 had shown in
Mayor Bacon thanked the committee who worked on the Parks master plan program
and assured them that council would pursue a means of funding these projects.
Mayor Bacon also welcomed Bob Betenbaugh to council.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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