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June 25, 1984 Council Meeting June 25, 1984 sCheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held June 25, 1984 at Smyrna he meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Arthur T. Bacon. 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, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Assistant City Clerk tt, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley, Librarian Doris Morris, and repr of the press. Invocation was given by James Williams, followed by the pledge to the flag. introduced John Delves and Tom McNeal, candidates for the Board of Ma Ed orts: Charlie esidents of for addit" t, a resident of Hillsdale Condominiums requested le to hold a road race on Saturday, June 30th, protection on Village Parkway during the race. 730 Wisteria Lane presented a petition containing into the past and present rulings of Recorder's Hodges said there was an individual that had been cas ions for reckless driving and speeding through cases go to court, Judge Reeves either dismisses them Hodges said our police officers were doing their and she personally has taken warrants against this court they are not allowed to speak. Jim Hawkins said to this meeting concerning her complaint and cil to conduct an investigation since Judge discussion, Jim Hawkins made a motion the the record and forwarded to the District Attorney's City asking him to look into this matter. Hugh Ragan II stated the motion was out of- order since this motion and second were withdrawn and Jim Hawkins suspended. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which ade a motion the petition be made a part of the the District Attorneys office along with a letter look into the matter, with a report back to this a re ames requesting Court Judge C. V. Re cited into court on her neighborhood. When the a small fine the tick they go to h Mrs. would not be is appointed. be made a tter discussed with the Police Committee and Mr. . Max Bacon said he would prefer to have the Police complaint first and let them make a recommendation. said last in shad 12 cases now pending in months. Chief Little with the problem and was at Mrs. Hodges home her son was almost hit by a car while in his yard. made against him, with 4 bound over to State Court Court. On one incident, his licenses was suspended said this man was a problem, and there are one or two more. After further the motion carried 7-0. her councilman recently regarding signs in not believe in removing signs. Mrs. Brissey husband had done the past few years was for ouraged after talking to her councilman and was Ragan said he had a long telephone conversation not interpret it as she stated. , Mayor Bacon read an article from the Houston f Smyrna for their sign ordinance. Bacon said that in January 1984 Welker and Associates prepared evaluation of our sewer lines and found a lot of problems throughout The lines are in bad shape, and we are los~ng money from infiltrat~on. sa~d that 75% of the sewer system evaluat~on to determ~ne the condition of our system and studied 79 miles of lines ~n the City and made Belk said the entire system needs to be re- the cost at $4,000,000 over an est:imated 30 are w~de-spread and they propose to start by sections lete the rehabilitation in that area so as to not have the at one time. This proposal was subm:itted to EPA in March 1984 and in April we received a concurring in the the report and recommending that we recommendations made report. Mr. Belk sa:id savings of $57,000 per Year were estimated through el of ini'low and $180,000 per year savings i'rom inf'iltration. There has been no major rehabili- tat:ion of the city's lines in a number of years and the system will continue to deteriorate if the rehabilitation is not done. with Lex Jolley &. Associates spoke and said the revenues derived water and are sui'f:ic:ient to support a$4 ,000 ,000 bond would be revenues of" the system w:ith no pledge of The ordinance approved tonight will author:izethe Mayor to of understanding to authorize Lex Jolley &. Associates to prepare to proceed with purchase of the bonds. There will be absolutely involved. The last increase will support and main- and meet interest principle payments on the Mr. Mortin would like to go to a mej:;ered system f'or sewage treatment and this beneficial to us the rehabilitation is completed. After further Bacon made a ordinance be adopted a part of and also the Mayor be authorized to execute a letter &. Associates autho'rtzing them to prepare the documents necessary the water and issue for proposed improvements in accor- and spec by Welker &. Associates. Jack Shinall motion which carried 7--.0. no Francis Lott Jones Shaw Road a motion the having been read the motion annexation of approximately I acre in Road. There was no oppostj:;ion and annexe,i to be a part of' Ward 6, the a part of' the May 21, 1984 meeting. 7-0. Land Kathy legal Jack Lott requested rezoning of' property just annexed, from G. C. Office/Distribution. M'r. Lott said he proposed to build a self' service beginning with 350 units and later adding an addition<al lOa units. they have developed 4 of these j:'acilities over the past several years. contacted the pastor the church next to the property and received the proposed They will maintain anon-site resident security reasons and fel t this type development be a low Mr. Lott said hoped to begin construction within 60 days. no opposition and KathY Brooks made a motion the rezoning be approved. seconded the motion whiCh carried 7-0. Richard W. Vaughn adjacent and to Hugh Ragan made a the legal descriptiOn h<aving James Williams seconded the requested annexation of 3.25 acres in Land Lots a part of Highlands Park. There was no the property be annexed to become a part been read and made a part of" the May 2l, motion which carried 7-0. Cumberland Townhomes 'requested a variance to exempt chimneys on end the setback requirement on Lots II, 15 and l6 of Unit II~ Block C and Unit III, Block C. Bauman represented Cumberland Townhomes and to a question from said he was not aware the variances when this purchased from Homeland ies. Mr. it was called to at the time of the survey. The each building vary inches to 2 j:'eet and are canti- with some as 8 feet from the was no James Williams the variances be Jim Hawkins motiOn which were In the absence of Larry Dunn, commercial building Ragan a.nd recorded as follows: Bacon 2200 at an <approved subj ect to <approval the motion which requested a permit of $20,000. Hugh of the City Engineer 7-0. of' an motion Marshal. ( 2 ) Burger King at 2200 South at a total est subject to the motion which requested a permit cost of $7,200. Hugh Ragan of' the City Engineer and 7-0. a 12' x l8' mot ion the Kathy Brooks Bennitt requested a residential business inued Electronics Service at 846 Wayland Court. Mr. Bennitt said he would udio tape players and recorders and would not be using his home for repair work. Mr. Bennitt said he understood the home occupation requirements and would only have his two vehicles at his home. Kathy Brooks told Mr. Bennitt we have had prOblems with residential business licenses and wanted to be sure he understood the r nts. After f'urther discussion, Kathy Brooks made a motion the license be ed. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 5-2, with James Willi k Shinall opposed. Business Video Serv Whidby and said the and also taping wedd- or signs and on to what is used to and no retail sales. mailing ress for business res There was no Jim Hawkins sec Richard Whidby requested a residential license for 2031-F Lake Park Drive. Don Mize represented Mr. would be video taping in homes for insurance purposes s, etc. His car will not have any advertisement e some equipment stored in his apartment, similar il meetings. There would be no pickup or delivery pose of the license is to have his telephone and purposes and all business is conducted at the clients on and Jim Tolleson made a motion the license be the motion which carried 6-1, with James WilJ_iams opposed. The request by Walt Hendry for the City to proceed with condemnation of private property to install a sewer line was withdrawn. of' 1984/85 Bud et: James Williams said this was a good budget se Spivey had done an excellent jOb in her leadership in preparing it. Revenue Sharing budget hearing will be the second meeting in July. James read proposed budget as follows: and The the General Fund r Revenue $6,402,145 $2,513,400 $ 385,000 $ 102,920 $ 81,757 $ 107,000 $ 187,760 State Grants 1954 Sinking W&S Sinking Revenue Sharing TOTAL-ALL FUNDS $9.772,982 Administration Police Fire Sanitation Parks Streets Garage Library Civil Def'ense $ 921,758 $1,722,023 $1.343,742 $1,045,730 $ 585,804 $ 514,334 $ 81,070 $ 125,392 $ 62,292 budget be adopted as presented, seconded by Max as a result of the recent adverse publicity con- tments, the Finance Committee, in reviewing the the budget requests from these two departments. the entire budget, with the exception of Revenue by the department heads. In i'act, the Finance certain portions of the Police and. F:ire budgets be in- these two departments will be adequately stai'fed and Chief Little and Acting Chief Cochran, the budgets e on the motion to approve the budget carried 7-0. Roland W. Malz requested Garden Hills subdivisi Windy Hill and Cobb built there. Mr. Malz building codes. The foliage as possible. design, is not comp understood that he woul oved the al o to 45 would be approval to move a home into the City to Lot #5 of Rose z said the house is currently at the corner of' to be moved because a Shopping center is being nal plumbing and wiring is completed, and meets wooded and he will leave as much trees and said .he personally f'elt the house, a geodeSic the area. Jack Shinall asked Mr. Malz if he nsible for any damage to the streets or power the answer was yes. Mr. Malz said he had about would complete the move as quickly as possible, lso said because of the density or the lot, he with the surround.ing neighborhood. James Williams approval be it be ready for motion which carried 6-1, with the house within 60 days. opposed. into Jim the with the the one ing be Rob Berry request approval for a drainage Park. James Williams said this was tabled Berry was not notified to be present and made a Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried 7-0. eg,sement across last meet- easement Jack Shinall made a motion the minutes of' James Williams seconded the motion which 7, 1984 be 7-0. HughB<3.gan stated that Mitchell Greeson had resigned Commission and made a motion that Jerry Hughes be fill the unexpired term to represent Ward 7. Max Bacon seconded the carried 7-0. (Library) Doris Morris reported on library (Parks) be Shinall announced that by agreement of council, to all through traffic duping the Pony League tournament said are should the City of S:wyrpa is hosting the State swim raising money by selling ads in their program. contact Sherry B",avis. again this wanting Jack of the with said a short time back, council approved property at Dobbins. We have received a of Interior apppoving our amended use an amendment letter from plan. {'or the use Claude Reams a motion the 7-0. Jim Hawkins meeting of' July 2nd to July 9th. Jim Tolleson be suspended. Hugh Ragan that several council made a motion the f'irst seconded the motion which motion be out of July be Jim Hawkins said the Civil De{'ense rescue truck has been delivered operation within 3 weeks. Jim Board fully PUblic Safety Committee has sent a letter to them to~stablish qualifications for Fire ready for the next meeting. Also, they are in the ional police officers. Service and hope- process of Williams thanked dep<3.rtment he<3.ds and members getting the budgets prepaped. council {'or Jim and he has received more complaints about speeding on Spring Road something must be done. Mayor appreciated ev",ryone's cooperation during not take quite so long now in returning his illness and Wi'th no business, meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. JUNE 11. 1984 The regular sc was held on Ju Jack Strickl attendance Billie S M. E. Je meeting of the Planing and Zoning Board The meeting was called to order by bsence of Allen Potter. Those in ins, Marion Wilhelm. Donald Porch, riffin and Secretary Carol Cowan. absen t. Plat Vai comments mitted. roval: Preliminary Plans were presented for Cumberland vision on Atlanta Road. There were no questions or from the board and the plans were approved as sub- The second order Central-Glenn, corner of Concord Road and Limited Commercial siness was a rezoning request from rezone the property located at the and Hollis Street from Future Commercial to Neighborhood Shopping. Caplan was to represent the request for Mr, Mr. d his client wanted to put in a small g cente Id have six (6) stores. The stores have app 1,000 square feet each, The outside would be built of B and Cedar. Mr. Caplan also stated they would like to enter on Concord Road and Exit on Hollis Street. With little discussion Dan Scoggins made a motion the re- zoning request be denied due to the fallowing reasons: 1. 2. 3. 4. is not condusive to requested zoning. ks required could not be met. lding Id be toolarge for lat. for pa ing and items 1 thru 3 would be requ ired. " Stephens seconded the motion. S to O. Vote on the motion was With no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 6:10.