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February 1, 1988 Council Meeting FEBRUARY 29, 1988 of faj thfu 11 y of my a b i 1 i ty , Marshal act as help me GOd.11 I will well and truly demean myself as City a for the ensuing term, and that I wi I I ter and ordinances of said City to the best or favor, and in all my actions as City for the best interest of the said City. So re me this 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.