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May 4/18, 1987 Council Meeting CITY SOLICITOR I. Michael.Whaley . do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demeaP-Ulyself as SOLICITOR of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term. and that ;I: will faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the b~stofmy ability. without fear or favor. and in all my actions as CITY SOLICITOR act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. (Seal) Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of May. 1987. ~~ May 4. 1987 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on May 4. 1987 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. Also present was City Attorney Charles E. Camp. City Administrator John Patterson. City Clerk Melinda Dameron and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Noel Burt. pastor of Faith United Methodist Church. followed by the pledge to the flag. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Reports were given by Public Works. Parks. Clean City Commission and Library. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Annexation of 10 acres on South Cobb Drive south of Wisteria Lane. John Patterson said that Don Hammett has requested the annexation of this 10 acre tract on South Cobb Drive at Wisteria Lane in Land Lot 482. There was no opposition from the audience and Jim Hawkins made a motion the property be annexed into the City to become a part of Ward 4. the legal description being read and made a part of the minutes of the April 6. 1987 meeting. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Rez;oning request Residential High Rise. 10 acres on South Cobb Drive from residential to is requesting that 9.11 acres of the Section 1009 of the Code. The Planning with several stipulations. Property to the west and RM-12 to the south. There John Patterson said that Don Hammett property just annexed..be.re~oned under and Zoning Board recommended approval the north and east is R-20 with R-l5 to was no opposition. Mr. Hammett said he has an agreement with Post Properties to purchase and develop this property and presented a rendering of their proposed development. They will also acquire an additional 6 acres from Mill Pond that is already zoned to tie into this deVelopment. It will be an all adult community with 60% of the units one-pegr9Qm and a density of l6 units per acre. totaling 145 units. Mr. Hammett said they have met with the homeowners on Alpine Drive and have agreed to a 75. foot setback with a 6 foot privacy fence which will be placed 10 feet insigethe property line. The only entrance will be from South Cobb Drive and the pQrtion of development adjacent to Mill Pond will be a dead-end. with no acces.!;;<through that development. There was some discussion about the 75 foot undisturbed buffer and Mr. Camp said if this area is designated as an undisturbed buffer. the developer cannot go into that area without notification to the City Engineer. Mr. Hammett said he would prefer to have a 75 foot setback with 50 feet designated as an undisturbed buffer. Mr. Hammett said theY would tie onto a 20" water main on South Cobb Drive. There is a seWer line (;:.oming across the property now but they will not tie into that because of elevation problems. Their plans are to tap into the line at Mill Pond. John.patterson said the existing line on the property has some surcharge pr9plems and the line at Mill Pond is using a pump station. which is at capacity. There would have to be significant upgrades to the pump station before it could be used. Mr. Hammett said it was his understanding that it was only 100 to 150 feet from the pump station through Raymond Reeds property to another sewer line and you could eliminate the pump station completely by tying onto that line. Joel Harrell said he pe-rsonally had problems with rezoning this property to 16 units per acre and didn't think this request would fit in the RHR category. The City does not have a zoning classification which allows 16 units per acre. Mr. . Hanunett said he understood the RHR category allows 3 separate types of deve:lqPment with de.nsity of up to 60 units per acre. with one being an elderly housing facility. and another an apartment category. Joel Harrell said the whole purpose of the RHR category is to allow a 10 or 15 story building. Joel said he had no problems with Post Property developments but was concerned about the precedent bei:pg set with this zoning. After further discussion. Jim Hakwins made a motion the zoning be approved as requested~ with the following stipulations: (1) Maximum of 16 units per acre May 4. 1987 - continued (2) done 75 foot undisturbed buffer behind homes on Alpine Drive--any work to be in buffer area must be approved by City Engineer (3) homes 6 foot wooden fence installed no on Alpine Drive closer than 10 feet to property line of (4) All water and sewer engineering to be approved by City Engineer (5) Entrance only from South Cobb Drive (6) No buildings over 3 stories Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 6-1. with Joel Harrell opposed. (C) Annexation of 4343 Fawn Lane Hugh Ragan made a motion property at 4343 Fawn Lane be annexed into the City to become a part of Ward 7, the legal description being read and made a part of the minutes of the April 6. 1987 meeting. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Annexation of 3750 Gann Road Jim Hawkins made a motion property at 3750 Gann Road be annexed into the City to become a part of Ward 4. the legal description being read and made a part of the minutes of the April 6. 1987 meeting. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (E) Variance request Burbank Circle. front and side yard setback requirements at 619 John Patterson said that Jane Trevino is requesting a reduction of the side yard from 10 feet to 0 feet and a reduction of the front yard from 40 feet to 15 feet to allow construction of a carport along the north side of their home. over the existing driveway. The abutting affected property owner has been notified of this request and does not have an objection. There was no opposition. Ms. Trevino said the driveway would begin 15 feet from the sidewalk and extend to the rear of the house. John Patterson said there were some concerns expressed that the carport would jut out beyond the porch which is 24 feet from the street and would be too close to the road for safety sake and for aesthetics. It would be much better if it could be tied in with the home and not extend beyond the 24 foot setback. Following discussion. Kathy Brooks made a motion the variance be approved to reduce the side yard from 10 feet to one foot. and to reduce the front yard from 40 feet to 24 feet to not extend beyond the front of the existing house. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (F) Variance request - side yard setback requirements at 4035 W. Cooper Lake Drive. John Patterson said setback requirement Cooper Lake Drive boards resulting in The adjacent affected was no opposition from that Ken Turner is requesting that the east side yard be reduced rrom the required 12 reet to 8 feet at 4035 W. due to a mistake being made during placement or the batter the rooting being placed too close to the property line. property owner does not object to the variance and there the audience. Mr. Turner said the error was round arter the footings had been dug and poured. Originally they thought the encroachment was only 3 to 7 inches but later round that they were several feet over the line. Mr. Turner said the error has certainly not benerited him; in ract it has hurt him by limiting access to his back yard. With little discussion Hugh Ragan made a motion the variance be approved. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion which carried 7-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Ordinance amendment creating position of City Solicitor. Jim back City Hawkins said that two of the goals the Police Committee had set a while was the completion of a new court room facility and the appointment or a Solicitor. This is a big step forward in having a more professionally run May 4. 1987 - continued court. The State is beginning to watch municipal courts much closer and some do not have that good a reputation. Jim said he thought this move tonight was a big step in the right direction. Jim read the proposed ordinance as follows: Whereas. over the authority the caseload of the Recorders Court of the City of ye~rs through increase in population and the of said Court to hear and try many new offenses; and Smyrna has grown increased legal Wh"l.re~s. there is a need for establishment of the office of Solicitor of the Recorders Court of the City of Smyrna to assist the Court and prosecute criminal matters therein; now Therefore, there is hereby created the office of Solicitor of Recorders Court in and for the City of Smyrna, Georgia who shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna. under such terms and for such purposes as may be from time to time prescribed by the Mayor and Council. The Solicitor shall pl;'Q.!;;e<:u.te. investigate. compromise. settle and generally resolve all matters qO.ini:ng before said Court. unless a plea of guilty is entered thereon. however. the Solicitor shall in no other way become the agent of. nor in any way bind the City of Smyrna in any civil action or any other matter which is not before the Court. Jim Hawkins made a motion the ordinance be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Solicitor's appointment. Jim Hawkins Hugh Ragan Mayor Bacon. made a seconded motion that Michael Whaley be appointed City Solicitor. the motion which carried 7-0. Mr. Whaley was sworn in by (C) Water/Sewer Rates. John Patterson said the county had approved and implemented a sewer rate increase and the water authority has a rate increase that will go into effect very sOon and we must now pass those onto our customers in order to recoup the cost as required by Our Water Revenue Bond Issue. Joel Harrell said ~he Sewer increase came up several months ago at a council meeting and it was decig.edat that time to go back to the county and see if we couldn't have a 6 mOnth.moratorium before the increase went into affect. There was also discussion at that time about a previous agreement with the County that they would proyige us with 6 months notice before implementing any increases. As of tonight, the Cobb County commissioners have still not considered our request;. The proposed new fee for sewerage will be $1.65 per thousand from 1.06 per thousand. The proposed new water rates will be $1.10 per thousand from $.96 per .thousand. The impact of these increases on a normal household would be aPPro~;i..inately $7.30 per month based on an average use of 9 to 10 thousand gallon$. Joel said these rates will still be one the lowest in the county. Joel also said we are obligated to recoup what it costs us to supply these services through the Water Revenue Bond Issue agreement. Joel Harrell made a motion the new rates be adopted; $1.65 per thousand for sewer and $1.10 for water. effective immediately. Hugh liked City rates Ragan seconded the motion for discussion and said that none of council the situation they found themselves in but there was no choice. The is dependent on Cobb County for these services and when they increase we have no choice but to pass it onto the citizens. Mayor Bacon said everyone was concerned with the increases. We received a short notice in November about the sewer increase and we fought for what we thought was an agre"l..inent with Cobb County to provide us 6 months advance notice of any increases. We. have held off paying the increase and now are in arrears in an amount close to $58,000 for sewer treatment. Jack Shinall said we had also been told that we could expect an increase at least every other year. Jim Hawkins never form all Jim said that every year or so we are faced with this problem and we choice in the matter. Jim said he was concerned about on the County's part and thought the only resolution was to of commi.!;;sion, similar to the Public Service Commission. where increases would<have to be justified and approved by this commission. :i..:nten.4egtopur$ue a bill such as this with our State legislators. May 4. 1987 - continued After further discussion. vote on the motion to approve the rate increases carried 6-1. with Jerry Mills opposed. (D) 381. Validation of signatures to annex .54 acres on Concord Road in Land Lot Attorney Camp read an application for annexation by Bobbie W. Hopper for property at 729 Concord Road as follows: We. the undersigned. who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the electors resident and sixty percent (60%) 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 being annexed being described as follows: All that tract District. 2nd subdivision of 16. Page 23. follows: or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 381 of the 17th Section. Cobb County. Georgia. being a part of Lot 3 of the J. G. Cooper property. as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book Cobb County Records. being more particularly described as Beginning at an iron pin on the southeast side of Concord Road 713 feet southwest from the intersection of the southeast side of Concord Road with the southwest side of South Cobb Drive; running thence southeasterly al.ong the southwest side of Lot 2. said subdivision. 249.9 feet to an iron pin; thence southwesterly 90.2 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 4. said subdivision; thence northwesterly along the northeast side of said Lot 4. a distance of 248.8 feet to the southeast side of Concord Road; thence northeasterly along the southeast side of Concord Road 99.2 feet to an iron pin and 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/BOBBIE W. HOPPER Jim Hawkins made a motion the signatures be validated and the public hearing date set for June 1. 1987. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (E) Approval of quit claim deed - Cobb Services for the Blind. John Patterson said the widening of Atlanta Road necessitated additional land acquisition to widen the turn radius at the intersection of Atlanta Road and Sunset Avenue. The City has a secured interest in this property which is owned by Cobb Services for the Blind and Low Visioned. as does Cobb County. The State is asking that the City quit claim a very small portion of the property at the corner of this intersection to Cobb Services for the Blind to give them clear title. Cobb Services for the Blind will. in turn. deed it back to the State to allow the intersection improvement. Jerry Mills made a motion the quit claim deed to Cobb Services for the Blind and Low Visioned be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7- O. BID AWARDS: (A) Chlorinating system and scales for Jonquil Pool. John Patterson said the existing chlorinating system at Jonquil Pool is outdated and there are no replacement parts. It must be replaced before the pool can open this season. Bids were recently requested. with only one company bidding. Jack Shinall made a motion the bid be awarded to McSwain Atlantic Corporation for a total of $2.060. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Kathy Brooks was out of the room when the motion was made and vote taken. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: None to bring before council. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Civil Service Board chairs (B) LOGIN System May 4.1987 - continued (C) Fixed asset appraisal system (D) Consolidation of positions (E) Approval of April minutes Hugh Ragp.n ma.deamotion the consent agenda be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. COUNCIL INPUT: Mayor Bacon said he has recently received quite a few complaints from citizens about private contractors cutting off water without notification. .M.ayo:r .l3acon said contractors throughout the City would be instructed to giYePriOr notification before cutting off the water. With no further business. meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m. ************************ May 18. 1987 The regular Smyrna City Hall. preSiding officer present was City City Clerk Melinda of Mayor and council was held May 18. 1987 at was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by Bacon. All council members were present. Also E. Camp. City Administrator John Patterson. representatives of the press. Invocation was followed by the pledge to Mackey. pastor of Smyrna Church of Christ flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Nothing to report. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Reports were given from the Fire Departme.nt and Community Development Department. Mac Henderson the mistake in is quite a lot provide. but Henderson said been distributed. Southern Bell apologized t9 Mayor and Council for telephone directory. On the inside pages there about the City of Marietta and the services they mentioned under health and medical care. Mr. late to correct the error because the books have be corrected next year. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Annexation of Camp Highland Road. There was no opposition and Hugh Ragan made a motion the C;ochran/Harris/Scott/MyersIW~stbrooks property at 4641. 4651. 4657. 4659. 4661 and 4585 Camp Highland Roa4. be annexed into the City to become a part of Ward 7. the legal description having been read and made a part of the minutes of the April 6. 1987 meeting. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Request to rezone property at 999 Concord Road from Future Commercial to Limited Commercial. W. B. Sanders is existing house into and the Planning There was no opposition requesting this rezoning a law office. At least and Zoning Board approved from the audience. and two the Mr.Sanders said an .addition..of approximately 600 square feet would be made to the rear of the existing house which would be used for a law office. Mr. Sanders said he did n9t know until tonight that variances would be required and requested that council take this matter under advisement tonight. Jim Hawkins said the variance that would be required on the front setback is a result of the Concord Road wigening and the property to the west is still zoned residential. Jim said if this zoning was approved tonight. the adjacent house would be the one left on Concord Road zoned residential and if these two property owners had applied jointly. the variance would not be required. Mr. Sanders said he had agreed to a 6 foot wooden fence along the rear property line and would have sufficient parking. May 18. 1987 - continued After further discussion Jim Hawkins made a motion the zoning be approved with the following stipulations: 1) All required variances be approved within 6 months from today 2) A 6 foot wooden fence be erected along the rear property line 3) Parking be limited to no more than 3 spaces in front with remainder either on the side or back of the building. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion. Mr. Camp told Mr. Sanders there could be no guarantee tonight that the variances would be approved but he could begin the remodeling at his own risk. Vote on the motion to approve the zoning carried 7-0. (c) Request to rezone property at 3089 Dunton Street from R-15 to Residential Duplex. John Patterson said that Ms. Lola E. Broek has a contract to purchase this property conditional upon it being rezoned to RD. The parcel is large enough to build a duplex by combining the two lots at this address. This is an area of transition with future commercial just down the street and RM-12 about one- half block away. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended the zoning be approved. There was no opposition from the audience. Ms. Broek represented herself and said she wanted to build a duplex for herself and a friend to live in. They currently reside at King Springs Village retirement home. Ms. Broek presented renderings of the proposed development and said the building would appear to be a single family residence. She has not decided on who the builder will be. and has even considered moving a home onto the lot. Jim Hawkins said this development would be an improvement to the property and made a motion the zoning be approved. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Request to rezone 3.01 acres in Land Lot 617 near Highlands Parkway from Heavy Industry and R-20 to Light Industry. John Patterson said that Mark Murrah is requesting this parcel be rezoned to facilitate an addition to the existing Astor Foods building at 4000 Highlands Parkway. The property is surrounded by Light Industry. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended the zoning be approved and there was no opposition. Mr. Murrah expand. The destroy the material and said Astor addition to symmetrical have the same Foods has outgrown their present facility and need to their building will be only to the rear and will not look of the building. The addition will be the same appearance as exists now. Hugh Ragan made a motion the zoning be approved as requested. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (E) Request for business license - Brinks Home Security. John home but The Patterson said that Robert D. Zehe had applied for a business license for security services in Smyrna. He will not maintain an office in the City due to the nature of the business is required to have a privilege license. background investigation was favorable and there was no opposition. Mr. Zehe said they would be installing. servicing and monitoring burglar and fire alarm systems for homes and businesses. They have six employees and are a subsidiary of Brinks Security. Attorney Camp told Mr. Zehe that our ordinance also requires that he provide a list of his employees to the police department with addresses. telephone numbers. and keep it updated annually. Also. they will be required to file a copy of their insurance or bond. With no further discussion. Jack Shinall made a motion the license be approved subject to Mr. Zehe filing a list of his employees with the police department and also filing a copy of his insurance or bond with the City. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (F) Request for beer package license - Dobbins Shell. South Cobb Drive @ Bank Street. May 18. 1987 - continued John Patterson said that Roy Dobbins has applied for a beer package his self-service station and food store at 2875 South Cobb background investigation was favorable and there was no opposition. license at Drive. The Mr. Dobbins saidhe.had letters from several of the homeowners in back of his store waiving the distance requirement of 200 feet. There are 5 houses within the 200 foot radius and letters were obtained from 3 of the 5. Jack Shinall stated there was some ambiguity in our ordinance concerning means of measurement for distance requirements and he had asked Chuck Camp to clear up those sections. ~ugb Ragan said he personally could not support issuance of the license because it does not meet the ordinance and he sees this as a variance. After further discussion. Jack Shinall made a motion the license be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 6-1. with Hugh Ragan opposed. (G) R~quest for liquor pouring license - Caproni's Pizza and Pasta Inn on Concord. Road. John Patterson said tllat'I'homas Alfred Iles has submitted an application for a liquor pouring licens~at this location. They received a beer and wine pouring license when they init;iaJ.ly opened in November 1986 and would like to be able to sell mixed drinks. The background investigation was favorable and there was no opposition. Mr. said theYOPe,'tledtheir business in December 1986 and have done very well. They would like to lease the adjacent area in the same building and expand to be able tOS~l:"ve a pizza buffet and have live entertainment. Mr. Iles said there would be no dance floor and would expect no more than 15 to 20% of their sales to be from alcoholic beverages. Jim Hawkins made a motion the license be approved. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried FORMAL BUSINESS: Nothing to report. BID AWARDS: (A) John Patterson said that bids were recently requested for janitorial services for City I:1all<..<Library and Judicial building. The existing contract will expire June 30th. Invitations to bid were mailed to 9 vendors and an ad was placed in the Marietta Journal. with only 2 bids being received. Based upon low bid of Kathy Brooks the recommenQ.<:i.tion of John Patterson, I:1ugh Ragan made a motion the $1.275 Per month be awarded to West Atlanta Janitorial Services. seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Phase III of sewer rehabilitation John Patterson said on April 21st bids were opened for Phase III of the sewer rehabilitation with Trescon being the low bidder at $979.881.50 and the next low bid from Lovern GOn.struction at $1.220.583.80. The bids were tabulated by Welker and Associates and Trescon was found to be the low bidder in the base bid and deductive alternate bid. also received the bid for Phase II of the rehab and we few problems with cleanup not being completed and their . Jim Belk said the City is holding a 5% retainage now as this and there would not be any recommenations for their final funds until all work is completed. Bob Davis said he could not support the bid award because of the numerous problems he has had in his ward and the communications problems he has had with Trescon. Joel Harrell made a motion the low bid be awarded to Trescon at $979.881.50 subject to the following stipulations: 1) That Trescon supply the City with a written construction schedule with special emphasis on cleanup for different sections of work they are proposing to do to begin immediately after that section of work is finished. 2) Prior to any commencement of work on Phase III. the cleanup of Phase II be taken care. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-1. with Bob Davis opposed. May 18. 1987 - continued (c) Jonquil Park bathroom renovations. John Patterson said the Parks Department is adding handicapped toilet fixtures to the mens and womens shower rooms at Jonquil Park and new toilet partitions will be needed to obtain the specified space requirements. Bids were requested from 4 vendors with 3 bids being received. Based upon the recommendation of John Patterson. Kathy Brooks made a motion the low bid of $785.00 be awarded to Paul Clark & Associates. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Mower for Parks Department John Patterson said bids were recently requested for purchase of a front mounted rotary mower for the Parks Department. Only two bids were received. but the low bid from Lawn & Turf does not meet specifications. Based upon the recommendation of John Patterson. Kathy Brooks made a motion the bid of $9.994.95 be awarded to Marietta Sentry. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (E) Fire protection equipment John Patterson said the Fire Department recently went out for bids on replacement of damaged nozzles. damaged and out of date hose. and foam replenishment. Bids were requested from 5 vendors and based upon the recommendations of John Patterson. Bob Davis made a motion the low bids meeting specifications be awarded. for a total bid price of $16.015.58. Joel Harrell seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (F) Paint interior of Parks & Recreation office. John Patterson said the paint on the walls in the Parks Department is chipping and all walls and trim need re-painting. Bids were requested from 5 vendors with only 2 bids being received. Based upon the recommendation of John Patterson. Kathy Brooks made a motion the low bid of $855.00 be awarded to Bennett & Son. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Jack Shinall was out of the room when the vote was taken. (G) Install handicapped plumbing fixtures at Rose Garden and Jonquil Parks. John Patterson said that in order to comply with handicap accessibility codes. the restrooms at Rose Garden Park. Jonquil ballfield and Jonquil bath house need to be made handicap accessible. Bids were sent to 6 vendors with only 2 bids being received. Based upon the recommenation of John Patterson. Kathy Brooks made a motion the low bid of $2.362.50 be awarded to Hatcher & Son Construction. Joel Harrell seconded the motion which carried 6-0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Long John Silvers requested a building permit for a new restaurant at 3350 South Cobb Drive at a total estimated cost of $220.000. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (B) Hudson Builders requested a building permit for construction of a single story drive-thru hamburger restaurant at the corner of Lamar Circle and Concord Road at a total estimated cost of $67.000. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Purchase 500 garbage can liners (B) Repairs to garbage truck (C) No parking signs on Dundee Drive (D) 3-way stop sign at Creatwood Trail and Tecumseh Trail (E) Request for extension of time for temporary storage building Joel Harrell made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. COUNCIL INPUT: Jim Hawkins said at the last meeting council approved a water and sewer increase and he made a statement at that time that he wanted to look into legislation to govern the rate increases from Cobb County. Since then he has talked to Senator Jim Tolleson who has agreed to help us get more information. Jim said he intended to pursue this leglslation. May 18. 1987 - continued Jim Hawkins also said he received a question from someone in his ward about trash pickup and would like to have a letter included in the next billing to explain the weight limits. frequency of pickups. etc. Jack Shinall said he also would support the proposed legislation to control rate increases On water and sewer service. Hugh Ragan said Monday is Memorial Day and wished everyone a nice holiday. John Patterson participating in Whitewater Park p.m. thanked Mayor and Council for giving him the opportunity of the Leadership Cobb program this past year. Also. this Friday will host an event benefiting Open Gate. from 6:00 to 10:00 Mayor Bacon recognized Senator Jim Tolleson in the audience. Mayor Bacon said it was his privilege to visit Calvary Baptist Church this past Sunday and read a proclamation honoring their 25th Anniversary. Calvary Church and the children's home are a real asset to our community. With no further business. meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m. HUGH