April 2/16, 1984 Council Meeting
April 2, 1984
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter
on April 2, 1984 at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock
p.m. by presiding officer Mayor Protem Jim Tolleson. All council members were
present. Also present was City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey,
Police Chief R. E. Little, Acting Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Assistant Public Works
Director Vic Broyles, Parks & Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Building Inspector
Larry Dunn, Librarian Doris Morris, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley, and
representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Jack Shinall, followed by the pledge to the flag.
Jim Tolleson reported that Mayor Bacon was now keeping short hours at City Hall
and would preside at the next meeting.
Proclamation: Hugh Ragan read a prOClamation for "White Cane Day" and Jim Tolleson
presented it to Lions Club member HarOld Hobbs.
Employee of the Quarter: Harold Hobbs presented the EmplOyee of the Quarter plaque
and check to Dell Fleming of the Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department.
Citizens Reports: Norman Brenner complained of cars parked on residential streets
and said he has had one vehicles parked in front of his home for 3 weeks. The City
Marshal informed him the car could not be removed until it had been parked there
for one month and Mr. Brenner felt the law should be Changed.
Variance: Robert Mobley represented Trammell Crowe in their request for a variance
on the rear yard setback from 50 feet to 20 feet for construction of a new office
building on Lake Park Drive. Mr. Mobley said they were constructing two buildings;
one a 2 story office building and the other an office service center, similar to
a complex they had built in DeKalb County. Approximately 850 square feet of the
office service center building encroaches into the setback adjoining residential
property.
B. Wilmont Williams, owner of the adjacent property, stated he was opposed because
there would be no undisturbed buffer along this area and he felt it would be detri-
mental to his apartment development. Mr. Williams said the plans he saw indicated
loading docks in the area, which would be facing his development.
Mr. Mobley said if the variance was not approved it would create a hardship on them,
since the 850 square feet in question would have an economic value of approximately
$75,000. Max Bacon asked if they could not reach an agreement on the buffer. Mr.
Williams said this could have been addressed by thei:t' Architectural Review Board
and worked out, but the plans as submitted would have an adverse affect on his prop-
erty. Mr. Mobley said he presented plans to John Williams and Barry Teague 8 weeks
ago and it was his understanding they had been submitted and approved by the
Architectu:t'al Review Board. Mr. Williams said there was some misunderstanding because
the variance was not brought to his attention prior to seeing the sign posted.
After further discussion, James Williams made a motion the variance be denied. Hugh
Ragan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Variance: Joe Lankster represented B. Wilmont Williams in his request for a variance
from Section 503 of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Lankster said they were requesting
approval to use a 6 foot screen f'ence in lieu of a lO foot planted buffer on the
northern boundary of their proposed office park building on Lake Park Drive. Mr.
Williams is also the owner of' the adjacent property where he has maintained an
undisturbed buffer of approximately 15 f'eet along the boundary of' subj ect tract.
Mr. Lankster said the variance was necesasry due to the slope of' the property. James
Williams said he would rather they use an 8 foot fence rather than the 6 foot
requested, and made a motion the variance be approved to use an 8 f'oot fence in
lieu of tbe planted buffer. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Variance: Joe BOling represented Dr. Richard Franks in his request for an addition
to his office at ll05 Concord Road. Mr. BOling said the addition would be to the
front of the building, leaving a 40 foot setback instead of the 50 feet required.
Doris Morris was opposed and asked why the addition could not be to the rear of'
the building. Mr. Baling said the parking area is in the rear and he would lose
too many parking spaces. Jim Hawkins said we have had problems with zoning
regUlations on Concord Road and felt this would be setting a precedent. Jim Hawkins
made a motion the variance be denied since it would not impose a hardship on the
applicant. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 5-1, with Jack Shinall
opposed.
Jim
the
recognized former council members Sarah Jones and Earle Cochran in
April 2, 1984 - Continued
Commercial bUllding permits were presented by Inspector
recommendation, the following approved:
(1) Tenneco
building at
be approved
seconded the
at 2610 Cobb Parkway requested a permit to enclose
a total estlmated cost of $14,000. Jim Hawklns made
subj ect to approval of the City Engineer and Fire
motion which carrled 6-0.
a portion of their
a motion the permit
Marshal. Max Bacon
Bid Opening:
Bids for a rotary mower were opened, read and recorded as follows:
Cobb County Tractor
Coxwell Tractor
Lawn & Turf
$1,197.00
$1,088.93
$1,533.00
10-14 day dellvery
15 day delivery
]-5 day delivery
Jack Shinall made a motion the bidS be turned
recommendation back to full council at the
motion which carrled 6-0.
over
next
to the Parks Committee with their
meeting. Max Bacon seconded the
Bid Award: Jim Hawkins made a motion
bid for equipment for the fire trUck,
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
that
being
Harry Harless
the total low
Company
bidder.
be awarded the
James Williams
Cable TV Franchise: Max Bacon said the original franchise agreement with Smyrna
Cable TV signed in 1966 would expire in 1986. Max Bacon made a motion the new
franchise agreement be approved. James Williams seconded the motion which carried
6-0. (Copy to be made a part of these minutes)
Jim
said he had recently received letters
on Parkway concerning
road recently. Max Bacon made
streets to be approved by the
the motion which carrled 6-0.
speeding and there
a motion Village
State for the use
from property ownerS and residents
have been several wrecks on that
Parkway be added to the list of
of radar. James Williams seconded
Max Bacon stated that April 1st had been set as the target date to begin trash and
garbage in the newly annexed Rose Garden Hills Subdivision~ Trash pickup
is no but there is not enough time to install the underground garbage cans
at all the homes within the short time period. Raymond Fowler, a representative
of BFI explained the use of the Herbie Curbie containers as a temporary service
until the underground cans can be installed. This is a pilot program that is offered
by the manufacturer to the City for a 60 day trial period, at no cost. If we decide
to the equipment, the cost of the containers is about $50 each. Each can
has number on it and there would be a certain amount of responsibility
to if the cans should be lost or damaged. Mr. Fowler said after the 60
day he would clean the cans and return them to the manufacturer if
we decide not to use them on a permanent basis.
Jack Shinall
hurting the
has
asked if we had the personnel to pick up the new containers, without
servlce of other residents in the City. Vic Broyles said a partial route
been lined up and they can start installing these containers immediately.
Max
for
Bacon
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made a motion the Herbie Cl.lrbies be installed as an emergency measure
wi th the homeowners :l:'el';lponsible for the containers and a committee
back to full council as to whether or not to retain these containers
underground cans. James Williams seconded the motion. Jack Shinall said
in opposition because he felt we could get the underground containers
one month. Max Bacon said the report he received from Eddie Bessettee
would take 3 months to get all the underground equipment installed.
motlon carried 5-1, with Jack Shinall opposed.
was
Vote
made
be
seconded
Xn reference to the proposed Charter amendment,
the Smyrna Police Depa:t'tment presented a petition and statement
of the members of the pOllee department under -the Civil service system
oppositlon to the removal of the Chlefs from Civil Service. Sam
Fire Department also presented a petition signe('l by 40 officers
encouraging Councll not to remove the Chiefs from Civil Service.
a motion the propOli3ed changes in Civll Service law, Section 77
advertised for 3 weeks and a public hearlng set for April 16th.
the motion.
With
ing anythlng
to the petitions, J:im Hawkins stated Council was not pass:ing or chang-
tonight. This is just to advertlse that a public hearing will be held
to consider the amendment. AlSO, he received the first draft
council had not had time to discuss the amendment as a group,
in general about some things they felt that should be changed.
6:30
they
tonight and
have talked
at
but
Mr. Camp said the proposed amendment offe:t'ed three alternatives. '.rhe first is to
remove the Chiefs from Civil Service; second to include Chiefs and any other
department heads under Civil Service after a 12 month probationary period, but not
as to the hiring of the same; or third, to do nothing and leave the Charter section
as is.
Jim Hawkins expressed his concerns that members o~ the police and fire departments
apparently had copies of the amendment before he had seen it. Jack Shinall said
he alSo wished the ordinance had been received prior to anything going to the news-
paper and would like to wait until the next meeting before advertising ~or a public
hearing, to give them time to study the amendment. Jack Shinall made a motion this
be tabled to the next meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. Vote on the original
motion carried 5-1, with Jack Shinall opposed.
Clean City Committee:
James Williams deferred his appointment to the next meeting.
Jack Shinall made a motion
Committee representing Ward
6-0.
that Charlotte Dorsey be appointed to the Clean City
5. James Williams seconded the motion which carried
Announcement o~ Grant; Jack Shinall stated that part of the largest expense in
maintaining King Springs Pool is heating. We applied for a Grant with the Office
o~ Energy Resources to use passive solar energy and it has been approved. Jack said
he hoped this would save some o~ the heating expense in the future. This Grant was
one of 15 approved in the enti:t'e State.
Approval
approved
of Minutes: Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of March 12
as submitted. Jack Shinall second.ed the motion which carried 6-0.
be
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and
Jack Shinall made a motion a parade permit be approved fo:t' the opening day of Smyrna
Little League, April 28th. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Max Bacon said the Clean City Committee had its first meeting last Wednesday night.
There will be a seminar in t;h",,'~North .-GelDx[i'gia area on May 30 and 31 which will give
information we need to get the program off the ground. They recommend that 3 repre-
sentatives attend the meeting, which is $75 per pe:t'son and Max said he would like
to send 7 people, consisting of representatives of the civic clubs, the appointed
members of the committee and some o~ our city staff. Max Bacon made a motion that
$525 be approved for the seminar. James Williams seconded the motion which carried
6-0.
Committee Reports: Max Bacon said there will be a Clean City Committee meeting
this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
(Police) Chief Little said he wanted to assure
did not call the newspapers about the proposed
and he has tried to not get involved.
Council that the Police Department
Civil Service charter amendments,
(Parks) She:t':t'y Reavis reported on upcoming events in the Parks and Hecreation
Department.
(Library)
Doris Morris reported on library activities.
Kathy Brooks said she was enthused about
a well organized program that can help our
the Clean City
community.
felt
was
it
Committee
and
Hugh Ragan said at the last meeting, he made an appeal to the citizens traveling
on Concord Road to obey the speed limits. This past weekend there was another
accident and was told by a resident there that there have been 58 accidents in the
last 15 years on Concord near Havilon Way. This is a very serious problem and Hugh
said he had talked to Jim Hawkins today about the possibility of setting up a
committee to study the situation and make some recommendations.
(Streets) Vic Broyles said the State paving crews came in today by surprise but
thei:t' work is being hampered by cars parked on the street.
Jim Tolleson asked Vic Broyles to have someone remove the signs in front of Jonquil
Plaza shopping Center.
April 2, 1984 - Continued
Jim Tolleson reminded everyone of the Department Head meeting tomorrow morning at
10:00 a.m.
Announcements:
Next council meeting April 16, 1984.
'-
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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April 16, 1984
The :t'egular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held April 16, 1984 at Smyrna
City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer
Mayor A:t'thur T. BaCOn. All Council members were present. Also present was City Attor-
ney E. Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Police Chief R. E. Little, Acting
Fire Hubert Cochran, Assistant Fublic Works Director Vic Broyles, Parks &
Recreation Director Sherry Reav;is, Assistant City Clerk Melinda Hiatt, Building
Inspectpr Larry Dunn, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley, Librarian Doris Morris,
and repreElentatives of the press.
Mayor Bacon expressed his apprec;iation to everyone for their cards, prayers and
thoughts during his recent hospitalization.
Invocation was given by Kathy Brooks, followed by the pledge to the flag.
Citizens Reports: Eddie Vonic
again this year and asked for
project.
stated the Optimist
everyone's support
Club was selling Vidalia onions
in this worthwhile fund raising
Jim Tolleson
at ion,
next
said he had talked with Marguerite Little today
and variance requests and made a motion these
Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
concerning her annex-
items be tabled to the
Commercial building permits were presented by Inspector
Larry Dunn, and upon his recommendation the following approved:
(1)
Crow, Child:pess & Mobley requested a permit
center building at 1900 Lake Park
Max Bacon made a mPtion the permit
City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Jack Shinall
for construction of' a one story
Drive at a total estimated cost
be approved subj ect to approval
seconded the motion which carried
( 2 ) Crow
office
Jim Tolleson
Engineer and
Childress & Mobley requested a permit for construction of a two story
at 1950 Lake Park D:t:'ive, at a total estimated cost of $1,720,000.
made a motion the be approved SUbject to approval of the City
Fire Marshal. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(3) Post Properties requested a permit for construction of The Gardens
Village at 2087 Lake Park Drive at a total estimated cost of $11,000,000.
leson made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City
and Fire Marshal. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
of Post
Jim Tol-
Engineer
(4 )
Pa:t'k total
be approved subject
seconded the motion
requested a building permit for construction in Highlands
cost of $715,000. James Williams made a motion the permit
to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Jack Shinall
which carried 7-0.
(5)
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the permit be
James Williams
Industries a permit for construction of
Drive at a total cost of $920,000. Hugh
approved subj ect to approval of the City Engineer
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Inn at
made a motion
Fire Marshal.
(6)
at 3800
motion
Marshal.
J. Jones requested a permit for a sales office for
South Cobb Drive at a total estimated cost of $60,000.
permit be approved subject to approval of the City
Brooks seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Mill Pond Village
Hugh Ragan made a
Engineer and Fire
April 16, 1984 - Continued
(7) Halpern Enterprises :t'equested a permit for an addition to Belmont Hills Shopping
Center at 1020 Che:t'okee Road at a total estimated cost of $575,000. Jack Shinall
made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City Engineer and
Fire Marshal. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(8) Fouts Brothers requested a permit for construction of a new building
Atlanta Street at a total estimated cost of $50,000. Kathy Brooks made
the permit be approved subj ect to approval of the City Engineer and Fire
James Williams seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
at 2158
a motion
Marshal.
(9) Henry Scott requested a permit for construction of a metal building at 270
Pat Mell Road at a total estimated cost of $28,000. Kathy Brooks made a motion the
permit be approved subject to approval of the Oity Engineer and Fire Marshal. <Jim
Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(10) Shoney's at 3817 South Cobb Drive requested a building permit for an addition
at a total estimated cost of $26,000. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approv-
ed subject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Ma:t'shal. Jack Shinall seconded
the motion which carried 7-0~: ( :
Ridgeview Institute: Mayor Bacon read the following statement concerning the ofrer
by Ridgeview Institute, to purchase the City's interest in the hospital.
In 1975, Ridgeview Institute, a non-profit psychiatric hospital, was constructed
on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. through funds obtained by a tax exempt bond offering.
Although the City was not a party to the bond offering and had no obligations in
it, the then Mayor and Council encouraged Ridgeview to locate here for the benefits
to the City. Since then,. Ridgeview has obtained a national reputation ror abuse
treatment of adolescents and proressionals.
The non-prOfit corporation which owned and operates the hospital, in 1982 to re-
finance the bonds, donated and gave legal title to the City subject to a 30 year
lease and agreed to pay a minimum of $ 35,000.00 per year lease payments. To induce
the City to accept this windfall, they then paid the City $500.000.00 cash.
Presently, the hospital emplOYS approximately 360 employees and is the largest em-
ployer in the City of Smyrna. Over the past several years the nonprofit corporation
has made voluntary annual donations to Smyrna charities amounting to approximately
$14,000.00 each year. Ridgeview has continued to contribute to the reputation of
the City, as well as financially.
Ridgeview has 28 years remaining on its lease and wishes to purchase the legal title
presently owned by the City of Smyrna. Based on an appraisal prepared by an I>TAI
specializing in hospital appraisals, which has been reviewed by an independent ap-
praiser and two financial advisors, the nonprofit corporation has offered to purchase
the legal title, subj ect to <the existing bond indebtedness of $8,100,000.00, for
$2,070,000.00 cash at closing. This price is about $250,000.00 above the value given
by the appraise:t's.
I recommend the City Council accept the offer of Ridgeview Institute -to purchase
the City' s interest subject to the bond indebtedness, for a cash purchase price
of $2,070,000.00. I further recommend the bidding process be waived if such waiver
is possible in the opinion of the Attorney General of the State of Georgia and/or
the Attorney for the City of Smyrna.
Jim Tolleson made a motion the proposal be accepted, seconded by Jim Hawkins. Jack
Shinall said it was his opinion that they would surplus the property tonight and
place on the market for the bid process. Mayor Bacon said we have written the Attor-
ney General for a ruling on waiving the bid process and if we cannot, then we will
go through the bid process. Further, we have conducted a sewer study and it is es-
timated that it will cost $4 million to bring our sewer system up to standards,
which the State expects us to make immediate improvements on. The interest rate
to issue bonds to finance this project is 9 to 10% and will cost about one-half
million dollars a year to pay back. Mayor Bacon said he also felt this would necessi-
tate a tax increase.
Jack Shinall said it was his understanding there were two proposals to be considered
tonight. One a cash proposal and the other, cash plus an estimated payout over the
next 20 years.
Attorney Oamp said the terms of the sale did not have to be determined tonight.
AlSO, he is not sure if the bid process can be waived and for that reason has asked
Apr~l 16, 1984 - Continued
for a
the
~n terms,
from the Attorney General. Mr. Camp said if council decided to surplus
tonight, they CQU~1 ~gkeL~ids in two alternatives; cash now and balance
or all cash.
Jack Shinall said the City
openly stated that this is
proposal should be accepted.
did secure financial advisors on
a good price for the property;
this
his
proposal
argument
and both
is which
After further discussion, the motion and second
made a IDot:ion the property be declared surplus
a contract with Ridgeview, or request bids if we
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
were withdrawn. Jim Tolleson then
and the City agree to enter into
are required to do so. Jim Hawkins
Mayor Bacon called for a 5 minute recess.
The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Protem Jim Tolleson.
Community Development Block Grant: Jim Tolleson read a list of projects to be com-
pleted under the 1984-85 Community Development Block Grant program, totaling
$152,533. Jack Shinall made a motion the project lj_st be approved. James Williams
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Jim Hawk:ins said he had received a request for approval of radar on Concord Road
west of WaY; Campbell Road from the bridge to Spring Road; South Cobb Drive
to and Ridge Road near Cedar Ridge. Chief Little sa:id the State must
approve all roads for use of radar. Jim Hawkins made a motion that Chief Little
be authorized to con.tact the State concerning radar use on these roads with their
recommendation back to council. Max Bacon seconded the motion. Chief Little also
said the State would study the speed limits and determine if they should be in-
creased. Vote on the motion carried 6-0.
the
Bacon
on
Jack Shinall made a motion that Coxwell Tractor be awarded the bid for
mower for Parks and Rec:r'eation, being the low bidder at $1,088.93. Max
the motion to award the bid, to be paid from Revenue Sharing. Vote
carried 6-0.
James Williams made a motion that Rhonda Morr:is be appointed
ee representing Ward 3. Max Bacon seconded the motion which
6-0.
Jim Hawkins said at the last meeting he made an errant statement
had a news conference concerning the Civil Service
Charter amendment. He found out later that was not the case, and he wanted to apolo-
gize. Jim Hawl;;:ins said an ad was Placed in the newspaper advising council . s inten-
tions of changing the Charter concerning Civil Service laws. After meeting with
the Civil Service Board and the committee, he asked the City Attorney to draw changes
that be considered. Jim said the original draft was much stronger than he
and it is the general consensus that council consider Section 77-9,
option. Basically, there were two options; one to remove heads of Police
authority of Civil Service and the other that council take the final
and put into the hands of the City Council. The second option would
the Chiefs under protection of Civil Service law. If approved, they
the names of everyone applying for the position and counci.l would deter-
most qualif~ed person.
Jim Hawkins read the proposed'amen~ment,as follows:
in
By
deleting present Section
a new Section 77(9) (a),
77(9) (a)
( b) and (c)
in
as
its entirety
follows:
and
substitut~ng
Section 77(9)
Department Head.
of the pOlice the fire department and all other
under Civil ect to and serve under the provi-
Civil Service act after completion of the twelve
period, except in the manner of filling a vacancy for such
shall be conducted as provided in this section.
(b) event a vacancy shall occur in the
ment, of the dol ice department, or the
Civil in the City of SmY:r'na, Mayor and
or department head who shall hOld such office
is appointed as herein provided.
office of chief of
head of any other
Council may appoint
until the chief or
fire depart-
under
an acting chief
department head
(c) In the event a vacancy shall occu:t' in the office of chief of the fire department
or chief of the police department, or head of any other department under Civil Ser-
vice in the City of Smyrna, the Civil Service Board shall accept and review all
applications for such office, test and interview all applicants in accordance with
the procedures established for filling other vacancies and thereafter submit to
Mayor and Council the names, test results, and applications of all qualified eligible
applicants, with all recommendations, comments, findings and minutes of the Civil
Se:t'vice Board as relates to each applicant; the:t'eafter Mayor and Council may select
such applicant deemed best qualified to fill such positions or request additional
applications be taken by the Civil Service Board.
Section 4: By deleting present Section 77(14) in its entirety and substituting
in lieu thereof a new Section 77(14) as follows:
Section 77(14).
Minutes and Records of Board Business.
Said Civil Service Board shall keep minutes of their meetings and records of all
business transacted by them at each and every meeting. All such minutes and records
shall be on file in the office of the Clerk of the Mayor and Council of the City
of Smyrna. The Clerk of the Board, or his designee, shall attend all meetings of
said Civil Service Board and shall keep the minutes and records of smne.
Jim Hawkins said the second amendment means the test results will be on file with
the Clerk but are not open to pUblic inspection.
Jim Tolleson stated the Charter now says a qualified applicant must be 21 years
of age, a U.S. citizen and be of good moral character, but does not spell out the
qualifications. The operating rules of the Civil Service Board states the qualifica-
tions will be set by the Board with approval of Mayor and Council. Jim Tolleson
said this means the Civil Service Board and Mayor and Council will agree on the
standards for qualifications.
Several people from the audience spoke in opposition to the amendments and expressed
their concern that it would put politics back into the selection of Chiefs. Attorney
Camp re-emphasized that the Civil Service Board will set the standards for hiring.
The council does not set minimum requirements, and will not in the future. Af'ter
further discussion, Jim Tolleson said a vote will probably be made the last meeting
in May.
Ed McVeigh requested approval fo:t' use of a construction trailer for
Shopping Center at 1820 Spring Road. Max Bacon made a motion the permit
for one year. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Spring Road
be approved
Glen S. Valenta requested approval for use of a construction trailer at Ridgeview
Hospital. Max Bacon made a motion the permit be approved fo:t' one year. James Williams
seconded the motion which car:t'ied 6-0.
James Williams made a motion the one hour parking signs on the west side of Atlanta
Road be removed and replaced with "no parking" signs, from Sunset Avenue to Concord
Road. James said the parking is creating a safety hazard and also the vehicles park-
ing on sidewalks are breaking the covers of water meters. Jim Hawkins seconded the
motion which car:t'ied 6-0.
North Smyrna Park: Jack Shinall said we have received several letters from the
Department of Interior concerning the 77 acres donated to the City in 1976. There
are certain requirements that must be met and we are in jeopardy of losing the prop-
erty if we do not meet certain deadlines. Jack asked everyone to review the informa-
tion given and they would meet on April 23rd to reach a decision on proceeding with
the development, if' we retain the acreage.
Committee Reports: (Sanitation) Max Bacon said that May is clean up month and
the City will have special trash piCkUps every weekend. Additional dumpsters will
be placed at City Hall, Ward Park, Jonquil Park and the Sanitation Office on Smyrna
Hill Drive fo:t' the month of May.
(Public Safety) Jim Hawkins said an engine
a 1967 pumper, and we are getting estimates on
had blown in one of
having it repaired.
our
fire
trucks,
Jim Hawkins said at the last meeting, they discussed the high accident
cord Road at Havilon Way. As a result, they have formed a citizens
study the intersection and make :t'ecommendations to Mayor and Council.
Pete Wood, Phagan Durham and Sgt. Fe:t'guson of our Police Department
rate on Con-
committee to
Jim said that
had agreed to
April 16~ 1984 -Continued
serve on
committee and make written:t'ecommendations.
(Parks)
Sherry Reavis reminded everyo~e of upcoming events in the Parks Department.
(Library)
Doris
reported on library activities.
Kathy Brooks said there was an
week which they felt was caused
said the bvsh had been removed by
on Cherokee Road at Burbank Circle this
blocking the view of both drivers. Kathy
at our request.
Hugh Raga~ thanked Jim Hawkins for setting up his committee to study the speeding
problem we have in the City.
Hugh made a motion the rules be suspended. Jim Hawkins
which carried 6-0.
the motion
be
said we had received a from Struck Construction Company requesting
a construction trailer Highlands Park. Hugh made a motion the permit
for one year. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Hugh
Next council meetinglYli3-Y 7, 1984.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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, MAYOR
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o:r in any ot:her
to
obt:ai:n t'he
and
cab1e and other
Distr:Lbu,t:ion
sha1.1
Such
and
be in
E1ectrica1 Code the
Ord:lnsnces ar\d
nat:ure.
and of
w:ith
event
their
fran the
of
~k
"Which may :i:r.I:vo1ve the
Gra:ntee
person or,
'When
, that
to
to
as
w:lthin
CA..T"!
Ol.ltdo::>r
and. maintain
h::ts ass:ist:a:nts
te~ev:ls:ion
in accordance
SECTION
Frm~h:ise the Grantee
'Wh:Lch t:he
of t:h:ls
but: s~~~ not be to ,
and. a~l other
maintena:nce of t:he
or em1ss:ion of :is
Frsnch:lse.
Fra:n.ch:ise
the
Grantee s~ll pay an.d :its
agrees :i t w:ll~ pay a~~
of the
The Grantee
Franchi.se
of th:is Franch:ise
w:lt:h to a~l
mi:nim.m smoun.ts
:it
:i.nsuraxlce
:tnent:ioned :in
000.00 for
w:lthin the l.:!:m:lt. ~. of
:from any one
00
acc:.ldent.
for the
Grantee
aDCIUnts to
hereto
or
necessary to
:in effect that lD/1.lY be
or
be
SECTICN'
a:ny ~gency or
make
the el:l'lergeDCY or
~
of
Grantee
facilities
shall. :not
Grantee shell.
te1evis:ton receivers. radio receivers or
d:tscra:nblers end
the term of this Franchise Sl:1d
any of its sb.areholders
This
as for ,end
or
Gr,entee .
s.
free
proper sound on
the state
with
cables or
at aXL out1.ets
with other
as
l:i:m:it
no
~t:rat:e
co1.or
.smd EM
band.
cont:U::luous
SEC'l'ION 24-21..
sha1.1. render
in
SEC:TI:ON
the
of
or
to
of Grantee
or any
to
of Section 24-35
upon 10
Th:Ls Fl.:".snchi.se and
take effect
as
far
of the
w:lth and a.b:lde
Such
1:lefare a.
a.dnd.rrl.ster
to
to.
ar on
Serv:ice to
to
Counci.~ to
CATV
Franchi.se
for
to
of
be
resolut:LCXl.
No
or
to
Grantee
the
devoted to CATV
or
a
than.
respect to the
wi thin
Number of Channel.s.
distr:ibut:ioo. system sha1.1. be of at
ch.a:r:lnel.s. Fttrther. the Grantee make
the COUl:lc:i1. one channel. for ed:ucat:iona1. TV
other non-~c:ia1. serv:tce for the benef:it of
13
24-35.
a:nd
and reasonable,
he:re1.Jl:'lder
the
Atlanta area.
Council shall have the
to ca:use the Grantee' Service
subsection hereof.
, no
Grantee s rates under this
thereof and an
beert
the
the futu:re, the State of
the rates
federal
to
shall of
extent of any
any ad:va:nce pa~ts
the date hereof.
SECTION
fees which
Subscriber Refund on
of the
serv:Lce b€!cause of the Gra:n.tee' s failure to render
of a and for
of 1ess than six -months is term:t.Tlated without
Grantee ceases to operate t'he CATV
except of
subscriber an amount
of
Costs.
cost
of acceptance of tms
-14--
.'
24-38.
sentence,
such
shall be deemed a
and such shall not affectt:he
hereof.
of