February 1, 1988 Council Meeting
FEBRUARY 29, 1988
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1988.
meeting of Mayor and Council was held February 1, 1988
and
Bacon.
called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding
All council members were present. Also present
and Emmett Burton from the Eastern District,
City Attorney Charles E. Camp, and
Smith, pastor of Smyrna 7th Day Adventist
flag.
(A) Sue Brissey
expressed concern
of list previously presented to Council and
signs.
(B) A proclamation
was read by Mayor
the Month of March as "Hugs Not Drugs" Month
Jim Hawkins.
( C)
Jerry Mills
a resolution in support of House Bill 68.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Commission.
Reports were given by Public Works, Parks, and Clean Ci.ty
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A)
Annexation of
Terminals property.
background information on this matter. Freight
annexation of 27.61 acres in landlots 687 and
285 and Oakdale Road in the southern secti.on
was read into the record on January 4,
and advertisement:s have been properly placed. If
will become a part of Ward 7. There was no
Bob Betenbaugh motioned that we accept the
seconded the motion and it was approved 7-0.
(B)
South
License management change for Copperfield's,
Drive.
that this be tabled to another meeting due to
Jim Hawkj.ns motioned to table to February
by Kathy Jordan and passed 7-0.
(C)
Beer & Wine
777 Food Store, 1649 Windy Hill Road
John
and Council
due
to
2, 1985.
that
1987
the Lees of the 777 Food Store came before Mayor
when their license was suspended for six months
alcoholic beverages to minors. They have come
license. Jerry Mills questioned Joong Lee
of selling alcohol without a license on July
charge. Jerry Mills made a motion that the
in the application. Bob Davis
the
(A) Ordinance Amendment - Clean City Commission
John Patterson stated that there is a need to modify the clean City Commission
Ordinance to keep it more in line to the "Keep America Beautiful" programs.
Kathy Jordan read the changes:
This
as "The Clean city Commission Ordinance of the
city of Smyrna, Georgia" and shall be cited as "Smyrna clean and Beautiful".
The Clean City Commj.ssion shall be comprised of a seven (7) member commission
and a chairman, all of whom are residents or have a place of business in the
City of Smyrna. The seven (7) member commission shall be nominated and
approved by the Mayor and City Council and shall serve in an executive board
capacity. The chairman shall be selected by the commission and approved by
the Mayor and City Council. The commission will also have an executive
coordinator's position which may be salaried and w.ill be filled by the Mayor
and City Council by selection from qualified candjdates who apply for the
position, and who serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. In
addition, the commission may appoint seven (7) ex-officio members, who will
serve in a support capacity.
(a) Members of the commission shall serve a two (2) year term which will be
eligible for renewal at the desire of .the commission and approved by the Mayor
and City Council.
(b) The commission shall elect from its membership, a vice chairman and such
other officers as may be desired. Officers shall be elected on a calendar
year basis but may be re-elected for succeeding terms.
The Clean City commission shall recommend refuse and environmental management
poJ.ici.es to the Mayor and City Council in order that all city refuse,
beautification, and other clean city activities may follow a common purpose.
The commission shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) Develop city-wide refuse and env.ironmental recommendations;
(2) Determine and recommend to the Mayor and City Council, program priorities
on a city-wide basis;
(3) Recommend enforcement and additional program alternatives;
(4) Study city
America Beautiful,
performance from data collected and examined under the Keep
Inc., Clean City Council;
(5) Encourage
flowers, plants,
and plan landscaping, planting and/or preservation of trees,
shrubs, and other objects or ornamentations;
(6) Carry out such other tasks as the City Council may designate.
To accompl.ish these responsibilities the commission may establish
subcommittees including, but not limited to, the areas of business and
industry, communications, community organizations, municipal operations,
schools, finance and recycling. Each subcommittee wil.l be chaired by a clean
city commission member w.ith a number of community volunteers established and
chosen by the commission, a working subcommittee staff.
Kathy Jordan motioned that the ordinance amendment be adopted.
seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.
Jerry Mills
(1) 4-door Sedan for Fire Department.
(B) Bid Openings:
Chuck Clancy
Northside Chevrolet
Wade Ford
$12,066.00
no bid
$12,505.85
Jerry Mills motioned to
recommendation next week.
turn this over to the committee to return with
Jack Shinall seconded and it was approved 7-0.
(2) Protective Clothing for Fire Department. Jack Shinall motioned to
turn this over to the fire committee to return with recommendation next week.
Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(C)
of System Development Fees
stated
been discussing the implementation
year. would allow new growth
at treatment plants in order
adopted a $1,200
This was confirmed at
they specified more clearly the schedules
be charged. There has been some confusion
the specifics of the agreement which
attached agreement is a modified agreement
the City of Smyrna for any losses we suffer in
entering this agreement. The last paragraph of
agreement is a paragraph inserted to protect our
as a
the narrative
interests.
The Mayor stated
based on what was
in the fourth
withheld. The
the original agreement the City might lose $40,000
year. That agreement has been amended so that
every year, if there are any losses they would be
suggested that we need to support our sewer system.
the agreement instead of a sewer fee
found out the commission Chairman sent a
municipalities power to annex. He then
if the vote was delayed again. The Mayor
vote on the agreement. After further
that the systems development fee be adopted
system fee and $500 non-regional
seconded the It was urged that those
system do so before March 1st when fees
(D)
to
Present
Legislation
for Activation of
that the City Attorney be authorized to present
of Downtown Development Authority. Kathy Brooks
Nothing
(1)
request a building permit. Estimated cost of
.00 for Texaco Gasoline convenience store and
corner of South Cobb Drive and Jones Shaw Road. All
have been approved by the Ci.ty Engineer, Fire
Inspector. Kathy Jordon motioned, Jack Shinall seconded
7-0.
a
feet
been
Jordan
building permit for an Engineer Building.
Hospital. They are intending to use as
size of the structure will be 1400 square
on a permanent foundation. All plans have
Department. Bob Betenbaugh motioned, Kathy
7-0.
Consent Agenda:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Renewal of
Approval of
Authorization to
Approval of contract
Fox Creek Golf Course
bids for playground equipment
with Spartan Productions for public relations film
Jack
motion that the consent agenda be approved with the
Jerry Mill.s seconded the motion which carried 7 -0.
Burton and Thea Powell for attending the
that the total of two increases in sanitation fees
was 62%, the single latest increase was not 62%. He suggested that we try to
get better microphones. Lastly, he wished a speedy recovery to city Clerk,
Melinda Dameron.
Jack Shinall recognized two awards to the Fire Department, Unit citation
Value Award and the outstanding Rookie Firefighter of the Year to Richard Ray
Connelly. Lastly he had a copy of Commissioner Smith's bill and pointed out
the major items.
Jerry Mills pointed out the Kathy Jordon had been chosen Ms. Smyrna far 1988.
Bob Betenbaugh wanted to remind h.is ward of the zip code change.
Mayor Bacon further discussed the santitation fee increase brought up by Wade
Lnenicka. He expressed a wish to receive the justification of these increases
before they come about.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.