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December 12/16, 1985 Council Meeting December 2, 1985 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on December 2, 1985 at Smyrna City Hall. All council members were present. Also present was City Administrator John Patterson, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Assistant City Clerk Melinda Dameron, Police Chief R. E. Little, Librarian Doris Morris and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Dr. Marc Bramblett, Pastor of King Springs Baptist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. CERTIFICATION OF RUNOFF ELECTION: Election Superintendent Sarah Monsour read the results of the Ward 3 council run-off election between Jerry Mills and Tom McNeal, wherein Jerry Mills received a majority of the votes cast. Jim Hawkins made a motion the election results be certified as read. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. PUBLIC INPUT: Nancy Williams representing to hold another road block on December previously approved which was canceled coordinate their plans with Chief Little. the 8th due Smyrna Jaycees requested permission in place of the December 1st date to rain. Max Bacon asked them to Tom Arnett representing the Cumberland December 7 and 21 at the intersection asked Mr. Arnett to coordinate their plans Jaycees also requested a of Spring and Hargrove. with Chief Little. road Max block Bacon for also DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (A) Police Chief Little said he had three new patrolmen out of school and ready to put on the road, filling 6 of the 12 vacancies in that department. Also, there are 4 applicants currently under investigation that have been recommended by the Civil Service Board. Although they have not officially been notified, Chief Little said the DUI Task Force has been disbanded and the officer he had assigned to the Task Force has now been assigned to the Special Operations division which also frees up an additional car, radar and other related equipment. Doris Morris said during the month of 4,349 books and records. Their total now of 49,711 and there were invited everyone to the Christmas 1:30 p.m. of November, the Library collection increased by 159 new membership cards program at the Library on had a circulation 207 volumes for a issued. Doris also December 18th at PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Rezoning of 25.526 acres on Cooper Lake Road in LL 532 and 533 from Heavy Industry and R-20 to RAD. There were 12 to 15 in opposition and a spokesman for the opposition was sworn in along with Mrs. Lillian Castleberry and her attorney Richard Newton. John Patterson said this 25.5 acre tract was recently annexed into the City and Mrs. Castleberry was requesting the rezoning to allow construction of approximately 104 units. Property to the south is zoned Heavy Industry with R-20 to the west and residential zoning also across Cooper Lake Road. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended the zoning be approved. Richard Newton said the next item on the agenda is the rezoning of a 2.027 acre tract from residential to RAD and this smaller adjacent tract is owned by Mrs. Castleberry's daughter. Mr. Newton said his comments would pertain to the zoning of both parcels, totaling 27.5:!: acres. Mr. Newton presented proposed plans for development and said they had met with the Smyrna Homeowners Association several times concerning this development. Originally they were asking for 4.89 attached uni ts per acre but had now compromised at 3.63 detached units per acre, total ing 100 single family homes on the entire tract. Mr. Newton said they could not reduce density any more than that because of land cost and thought this was a good trans i tional zoning. A study had already been prepared by Roger F. Rupnow, Planning Consultant concerning land use, education, traffic volume and accidents and fire service and his report indicated the development, not to exceed 4 units per acre would be ideal. Mr. Newton said the City' s land use plan also indicated 4 units per acre density for this site and they are below that now. Mr. Newton said he felt they had done everything possible to make this a compatible zoning for the City and to satisfy the homeowners. Jim Hawkins asked if this zoning request had and Mr. Newton said they had never requested had any other developer. Mr. Newton said they also plans would have to be submitted for council ever been presented to a rezoning from Cobb fully understood that approval before any the County County, nor construction work could December 2, 1985 - Continued begin and also that there would be stipulations if the zoning was approved. Mr. Newton said there would be one curb cut on Cooper Lake Road and none on Mavell Road. The price range of their homes will begin at $90,000 and they will have an amenity package including swimming pool, tennis courts, underground utilities, etc. Each unit will have 1300 square foot minimum heated area with attached two-car garage. Mr. Newton said he would anticipate that all or most of the homes would be owner occupied. Curt Boggs of 4453 King Springs Road spoke in opposition stating the development would have an adverse affect on the public safety and welfare. This property is in the middle of a residential neighborhood and Cooper Lake Road is already heavily traveled. Following a lengthy discussion Mr. Boggs said the residents in the area felt they could probably live with 94 total units or less. Hugh Ragan said he remembered at their last meeting the acceptable figure being 97 units and it seems that there have be,en some new concerns here tonight. They have already made quite a bit of progress from 162 attached units to 100. Hugh said he thought this was very close to the minimum they had talked about at their last meeting and was hoping that the 100 units proposed tonight would satisfy most everybody, but apparently that is not the case. Jim Yates of 4421 King Springs Road and Donald Jones of asked to speak and were sworn in by Mr. Camp. Both spoke the development would decrease the value of homes in the area. 1153 Summerlin Court in opposition stating After further the rezoning stipulations: discussion be approved rebuttal by Mr. Newton, Heavy Industry and R-20 Hugh Ragan to RAD with made the a motion following and a from 1) Rezone to RAD, to be developed as a residential group project. 2) Maximum 100 detached homes on the total 27.5I acres (3.63 units per acre). 3) Average lot size 8,000 square feet with 7,000 square foot minimum lot size. 4) 25% of lots the remaining 25% shall have 80 foot frontage; 50% shall have minimum 60 foot frontage. 70 foot frontage; shall have 5) One curb cut on Cooper Lake Road; divided and landscaped entrance to development. 6) Development will have all underground utilities, uniform mailboxes and posts and an amenity package to include swimming pool and minimum of two tennis courts. 7) Each unit shall have minimum 1300 square foot heated living space with attached two-car ga;J;age. 8) Selling price, $90,000 minimum. 9) Developer shall provide acceleration/deceleration lane. 10) Buffer will be provided around the entire circumference of the development. Jim HawkinS seconded the motion. Jack Shinall rezoning because he had a problem as to whether under this category. Vote on the motion carried 6-1, said he could not support the the property could be developed with Jack Shinall opposed. (B) Rezoning of 2.027 acres on Mavell Road @ Seaboard Railroad in LL 533 from Heavy Industry to RAD. Hugh Ragan said this is the smaller tract adjoining the 25.526 acres just rezoned, and made a motion this property also be rezoned with the same stipulations. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-1, with Jack Shinall opposed. (C) Light Rezoning of 28.76 acres in LL Industry to Residential Duplex. 534 546 of Seaboard Railroad & south Hugh Ragan said the applicant for the rezoning of this property had requested the hearing be postponed to the second meeting in January because they have not had sufficient time to complete the impact study or compile other pertinent information. Hugh Ragan made a motion this application be tabled to the second meeting in January. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. from December 2, 1985 - Continued (D) Rezoning of 4.319 acres, southeast corner of King Springs Road and South Cobb Drive from R-15 to General Commercial. Mr. Kim Hunt of Consolidated Capital Growth Fund requested rezoning of the above described property for development of a six store Shopping center. John Patterson stated to the north and east of this property is RM-12 zoning and to the south is the Georgia Power substation. To the west is Neighborhood Shopping. There was no opposition. Dick Davis represented the applicant and said they were proposing a 40,000 square foot specialty shopping center. They are negotiating with a well known cafeteria as their anchor tenant. Joel Harrell asked about an acceler- ation/deceleration lane on King Springs Road and expressed concern about the landscaping in the parking area. Mr. Davis said they could provide an extra lane on King Springs Road and the plans submitted are very preliminary because they will have island planters in the parking lots. Joel Harrell also asked about an acceleration lane on South Cobb Drive and Mr. Davis said they would do whatever was required, but the extra lane on South Cobb Drive may take approval from the State DOT. After further discussion Joel Harrell made a motion the zoning be approved with the stipulations that the property be developed as a shopping center; turn lanes be installed on South Cobb Drive as well as King Springs Road and that the parking lot area be landscaped a minimum of 10% of the parking lot area. James Williams seconded the motion which carried 7-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Jack Shinall made a motion the names of Evelyn Kent, Beatrice Belsky and Suzanne Shinall be submitted to the Hospital Authority for their selection of a board member to represent Ward 5. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Joel Harrell and Zoning Board to motion which carried made fill 7-0. a motion Robert Gsegner be his unexpired term in Ward appointed to 2. Hugh Ragan the Planning seconded the (C) Validate signatures to annex property at 4420 North Cooper Lake Road in LL 333. Attorney Camp read an application for annexation of Harvest Baptist Church at 4420 North Cooper Lake Road as follows: We the undersigned, who COnstitute sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage of the area 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 the Code of Georgia Annotated, Sections 69-904 through 69-912 (Georgia laws, Acts 1966, Pages 409, 410, 411, 412, 413; 1971, 399; 1976, Pages 1011, 1012, said property to be annexed being described as follows, to wit: All that tract or parcel 2nd Section, Cobb County, of land lying and being in Land Lot 333, l7th District, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the westerly land lot line of land lot 333, said iron pin being 435.7 feet southerly as measured along the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 333 from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 333 and the northerly land lot line of Land Lot 333; running thence south 89 degrees 38 minutes east a distance of 734.2 feet to an iron pin on the northwesterly right of way of North Cooper Lake Road; running thence southwesterly along the northwesterly right of way of North Cooper Lake Road a distance of 178 feet to an iron pin; running thence south 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds west a distance of 696.6 feet to an iron pin on the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 333; running thence northerly along the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 333 a distance of 182.5 feet to an iron pin and the point of BEGINNING. AlSO, all that tract or parcel of 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb described as follows: land lying and County, Georgia, being and in Land Lot being more 333 of the particularly BEGINNI.NG at of Land Lot pin located at the northerly the intersection right of way of of the west land Seaboard Airline lot line Railroad an 333 iron with December 2, 1985 - Continued (Which right of way is 120 feet at this point); thence running north 02 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds west along the west land lot line of Land Lot 333 a distance of 202.2 feet to an iron pin; thence running north 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds east a distance of 696.6 feet to an iron pin located on the westerly right of way of North Cooper Lake Road (whiCh right of way is 50 feet at this point); thence running south 07 degrees 34 minutes west along the westerly right of way of North Cooper Lake Road a distance of 140.7 feet to an iron pin located on the nqrtherly right of way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad (whiCh right of way is 120 feet at this point); thence running south 84 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds west along the northerly right of way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad a distance of 671.5 feet to an iron pin and point of BEGINNING. Said tract containing 2.67 acres. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREUNTO SET THEIR HANDS AND SEALS, AND THEREBY MAKE SAID APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SMYRNA. Witness the signature of his legal representative, s/DOYLE GALLOWAY, PASTOR & the record title holders of the fee simple title, or of 60% of the land area above described by acreage: LLOYD H. MAPP, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DEACONS Hugh date 7-0. Ragan made a motion set for January 6, signatures be Jim Hawkins validated and the seconded the motion public which hearing carried the 1986. (D) Validate signatures Circle. 2 .26 acres in LL 446, fronting on Belmont to annex Attorney Camp read the application for annexation as follows: We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage of the area 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 the Code of Georgia Annotated, Sections 69-904 through 69-912 (Georgia laws, Acts 1966, Pages 409, 410, 411, 412, 413; 1971, 399; 1976, Pages lOll, 1012, said property to be annexed being described as follows, to wit: All that the and being tract or parcel of land District, 2nd Section of more particularly described in Land containing Lot 446 of 2.26 acres lying and being located Cobb County, Georgia, as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly right of way of Belmont Circle south 0 degrees 36 minutes west a distance of 126.16 feet from the intersection of the westerly of way of Belmont Circle with the southerly right of way of Turner Drive; continuing along the westerly right of way of Belmont Circle south o degrees 36 minutes west for a distance of 100.00 feet to a point; thence running south 89 degrees 51 minutes 53 seconds west for a distance of 200.00 feet to a point; thence running south 01 degrees 08 minutes east for a distance of 101.30 feet to a point; thence running south 89 degrees 09 minutes 12 seconds west for a distance of 470.75 feet to a point; thence running north 53 degrees 00 minutes 28 seconds east for a distance of 75.00 feet to a point; thence running north 65 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds west for a distance of 34.50 feet to a point; thence running north 24 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds east for a distance of 38.61 feet to a point; thence running south 65 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds east for a distance of 18.28 feet to a point; thence running north 46 degrees 10 minutes 30 seconds east for a distance of 364.50 feet to a point; thence running south 23 degrees 49 minutes 24 seconds west for a distance of 175.00 feet to a point; thence running south 87 degrees 27 minutes 36 seconds east for a distance of 150.00 feet to a point; thence running north 16 degrees 41 minutes 13 seconds east for a distance of 36.86 feet to a point; thence running north 89 degrees 51 minutes 53 seconds east for a distance of 256.01 feet to the point of BEGINNING. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREUNTO SET THEIR HANDS AND SEALS, AND THEREBY MAKE SAID APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SMYRNA. Witness the signature of his legal representative s/EMORY CLARK & SIBYL CLA~K the of record 60% of title holders the land area of the above fee described title, or by acreage: Kathy Broqks made a motion the set for Ja~uary 6, 1986. Bob Davis (Error in legal description read _ signatures be validated and the public seconded the motion which carried 7-0. refer to Annexaiton files) hearing ~ .~ December 2, 1985 - Continued (E) Validate signatures to annex lot in LL 380 & 381, corner of Concord Road & Lamar Circle. Attorney Camp read the application for annexation as follows: We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage of the area 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 the Code of Georgia Annotated, Sections 69-904 through 69-912 (Georgia laws, Acts 1966, Pages 409, 410, 411, 412, 413; 1971, 399; 1976, Pages 1011, 1012, said property to be annexed being described as follows, to wit: All that tract or the 17th District, described as follows: parcel of land lying and being in 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, Land Lot 380 being more and 381 of particularly BEGINNING at an iron pin located at the northeast intersection of Concord Road and Lamar Circle; thence northerly along the eastern right of way of Lamar Circle and fallowing the curvature thereof the following distances: north 33 degrees 41 minutes 21 seconds west a distance of 137.60 feet; north 18 degrees 36 minutes 08 seconds west an arc distance of 67.74 feet to an iron pin; thence north 56 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds east a distance of 59.92 feet to an iron pin; thence south 64 degrees 55 minutes 13 seconds east a distance of 61.68 feet to an iron pin; thence south 35 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds east a distance of 146.97 feet to an iron pin located on the northerly right of way of Concord Road; thence following the right of way of Concord Road south 55 degrees 01 minutes 28 seconds west a distance of 112.97 feet to an iron pin at the point of BEGINNING. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREUNTO SET THEIR HANDS AND SEALS, AND THEREBY MAKE SAID APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SMYRNA. Wi tness the signature of the record his legal representative, of 60% of the s/JOHN H. DICKSON ti tle holders of the fee simple title, land area above described by acreage: or Jim date 7-0. Hawkins made a set for January motion the 6, 1986. signature be James Williams validated seconded and the public the motion which hearing carried AWARD OF BIDS: John Patterson said bids had been requested from several companies for turnout gear for the Fire Department and recommended we award the bid to the low bidder, Charles L. McLarty for a total of $5,502, with $4,976 to be paid from the Fire Department operating budget and $526 to be paid from their capital account. Hugh Ragan made a motion the bid be awarded to Charles L. McLarty, the low bidder. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Trans-Con Construction Company requested a building permit for new construction at 3200 Highlands Parkway at a total estimated cost of $3,000,000. Hugh Ragan made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. James Williams seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) R. M. King Construction requested a building permit for tenant finish at 2400 Lake Park Drive at a total estimated cost of $9,600. Bob Davis made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (C) Dr. Douglas Smith requested a building permit for tenant finish at 997 Cherokee Road at a total estimated cost of $8,000. Kathy Brooks made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Dr. Douglas Smith requested a building permit for tenant finish at 997 Cherokee Road at a total estimated cost of $20,000. Kathy Brooks made a motion the building permit be approved SUbject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (F) Dr. William Cabot requested a building permit for tenant finish South Cobb Drive, Suite 104 at a total estimated cost of $25,000. Jack made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City and Fire Marshal. Joel Harrell seconded the motion which carried 7-0. at 3903 Shinall Engineer December 2, 1985 - Continued ( E) Branski Ice Crem store Brooks made a Engineer and 7-0. Construction requested a building permit at Cobb Center Mall at a total estimated motion the permit be approved subject to Fire Marhsal. James Williams seconded the to renovate Dipper Dan cost of $12,000. Kathy approval of the ~ity motion which carried CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of minutes of November 4 & 18, 1985. Jim Hawkins made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. COUNCIL INPUT, Jim Hawkins reminded everyone of the Christmas Tree Also the Parks Department is having Santa is Calling should contact the Parks Department before December 9th. lighting again this on December 5th. year and parents Bob Davis said that Spring Road looks good and commended Vic Broyles for a good job. Jim Hawkins said that Memorial Place and Church Street would be closed for a short time on the evening of December 5th for the tree lighting. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. The Council meeting of December 2, 1985 was reconvened at 9:35 p.m. to correct the awarding of the bid for the turnout gear for the Fire Department. A motion and second was made and carried to withdraw the bid award made earlier in this meeting. Hugh Ragan said Charles L. McLarty was the low bidder for coats and pants for $4,228 and that Harolds SaleS and Service was the low bidder for boots in the amount of $1,274, and made a motion the low bidders be awarded the bid. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. ************************ December 16, 1985 The regul<;lr scheduled meeting o:f Mayor and Council was held December 16, 1985 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 0' clock p, m. by presiding of':ficer Mayor Max Bacon, All council members were present. Also present was City Clerk Willouise Spivey, City Attorney Charles E, Camp, City Administrator John Patterson, Assistant City Clerk Melinda Dameron, Fire Chie:f Larry Wil.liams, Public Works Director Vic Broyles and representatives o:f the press. Invocation was given by York Chambliss, pastor o:f Trinity Baptist Church, i'ollowed by the pledge to the :flag, DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (A) said that 42% o:f the budget year has passed and 57% o:f the revenues i'rom General Fund have been collected, with 39% expended, In the :fund 46% o:f revenues have been collected and 37% spent, The Revenue Sharing i'und has collected 49% o:f revenues and spent 10%. Overall, the City is in good :financial shape to date. (B) Fire Chief' Larry Williams stated that November was not a busy month f'or them with only 46 total calls received. Of' those, 4 were f'or structural f'i res at; a dollar value loss of' $525. Mutual aid assistance was provided to calls in the county and I, 261 hours was spent on training during the month. Chief' Williams said he has received good cooperation f'rom the citizens by obtaining December 16, 1985 - Continued burn permits and stated the only complaints they receive are ~rom people who want to burn leaves on Sunday, because permits are not issued on Sunday. (C) Vic Broyles reported on the Public Works Department and said we now have a complete list o~ the 335 streets in the City categorized by length, condition, right of' way width, etc. Twenty-~our streets have been turned in to the State ~or paving under the LARP program. Vic said that overall, the condi tion o~ our streets is good compared to other municipalities and some o~ the county streets. Vic also reminded everyone that any trash items to be picked up by the City weighing over 75 pounds or more than 6 ~eet in length must be handled through special pickup and could not be picked up on normal routes. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Rezoning request by Billy Askea ~or 0.5523 acre tract on Ask-Kay Drive ~rom O~~ice/Distribution to General Commercial. There was no opposition and John Patterson said this tract is directly behind the Taylor Tool rental building with the Georgia Labor Department to the south and Colonial mini-warehouses to the west. The planning and zoning board recommended the zoning be approved and it has been properly posted and advertised. There was no opposition and Mr. Askea stated he wanted to develOp this lot ~or an o:f:fice-warehouse complex similar to other developments on the street. Mr. Askea said the building would be a decorative type block in areas that would be visible ~rom South Cobb Drive and this is the only remaining property on the site that can be developed. Jack Shinall made a motion the rezoning be approved as requested. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Variance request by Billy Askea to reduce rear yard setback and 10-~oot landscaped strip :for property just rezoned on Ask-Kay Drive. John Patterson said that Mr. Askea was asking :for a reduction on the rear yard setback requirement ~rom 30 :feet to 20 ~eet and also to reduce the 10 ~oot landscaped strip to 3' 8". Mr. Askea has already compromised :from his original application where he asked :for a reduction on the rear setback to zero :feet. Mr. Askea said this building would be in line with others on the street. They will be asking :for two curb cuts but can probably get by with only one. There was no opposition and Jack Shinall made a motion the variance o:f 10 :feet on the rear yard setback and 6' 2" on the :front landscaped strip be approved. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (C) Variance request by Rev. J. E. McClellan :for carport construction at 2225 Old Spring Road. John Patterson said that Rev. McClellan had requested a zero side yard setback to allow construction o:f a carport over the existing driveway at his home. There was no opposition and the adjoining property owner had provided a letter stating she had no objections. Kathy Brooks made a motion the variance be approved to allow a zero side yard setback, with the addition not to cross over the property line. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (A) Approval f'or penalty f'or delinquent taxes. John Patterson said that :for several years the City has not charged any interest or penalty until a:fter January 1st and we currently charge $4.00 f'or a bill $100 or under and $6.00 f'or a biJ_l over $101, plus 12% interest. Willouise Spivey and the Finance Committee have recommended a 5% penalty charge. Jack Shinall said the interest :fee is set by the State and we have f'ound we are not charging enough of' a penalty. Jack Shinall made a motion approval be given to charge a penalty o:f 5% a:fter the f'irst 30 days of' delinquency, plus 12% interest to become e:f:fective with the 1986 ad valorem taxes. James Williams seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (8) Approval of' council benef'its and expense stipend. John Patterson said the cost associated with the of':fice o:f Mayor and Council has skyrocketed and it wou,ld seem appropriate to provide an allowance to help defray the cost. Also, most cities allow their elected o:ff'icials to participate in the December 16, 1985 - Continued benefit program provided for all its employees. James Williams made a motion the Mayor and Counci 1 be entitled to the same benefit package as all employees and that an expense stipend be paid on a monthly basis. Both of these packages will become effective January 1, 1986 and would include normal benefits with Mayor and Council paying the prevailing premiums for family coverage for insurance, with the expense stipend to be $150 for each council member and $225 per month for the Mayor for all expenses, not including seminars, meetings, national conferences or other reimbursible expenses. Jack Shinall seconded the motion and said the benefit package would be effective January 1st but the expense stipend would have to be approved by the legislature f'irst. John Patterson said the expense stipend could also be effective January 1st and made retroactive subject to approval of' the legislature. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. ( C ) Jack and Zoning carried 7-0. Shinall made a motion that Board representing Ward 5. Paul Griggs be James Williams appointed to seconded the the Planning motion which (D) Kathy and Zoning carried 7~0. Brooks Board made a motion representing that George Grif'f'in be reappointed to the Planning Ward 6. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which (E) Jim Hawkins made January 21st due to which carried 7-0. a motion the the Mayor's second meeting in January be changed to Tuesday, Day meeting. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion (F) ApprovaJ. of' Resolution authorizing Bond Issue by Smyrna Housing Authority. Attorney Camp said the TEFRA resolution has not arrived but it should be available by the next meeting. CO~~ERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) TIVlC Construction requested a building permit f'or a at Georgia Federal Bank at The Crossings Shopping Center cost of' $130,000. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be the approval of' the Fire Marshal and City Engineer. Jack motion which carried 7-0. dri ve through f'aci Ii ty at a total estimated approved subj ect to Shinall seconded the (B) Pro Metal Building Systems requested a building at Munich West, 1791 Spring Road at a total estimated Shinall made a motion the permit be approved subject to Marshal. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. permit f'or an addition cost of' $15,800. Jack approval of' the Fire (C) Benning Construction requested a building permit f'or tenant f'inish at 5000 Highlands Parkway, Suite 190 at a total estimated cost of' $25,000. Hugh Ragan made a motion the permit be approved subj ect to approval of' the Fire Marshal. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Shirah Contracting Company requested a Hawthorne Elementary School with the permit made a motion the permit be approved subject Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. building permit f'or remodeling at f'ee to be waived. James Williams to approval of' the Fire Marshal. (E) Benning Construction requested a building permit f'or tenant f'inish at 5000 Highlands Parkway, Suite 210, at a total estimated cost o:f $55,000. Hugh Ragan made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the Fire Marshal and City Engineer. Jack ShinaJ.l seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (F) J. C. Warren Company requested a building permit f'or tenant f'inish Highlands Parkway at a total estimated cost of' $270,000. Hugh Ragan made a the permit be approved subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. Kathy seconded the motion which carried 7-0. at 4900 motion Brooks on Bob Davis reported the Library would have a Christmas puppet 18th at 1:30 and an open house on December 23rd. Jim Hawkins said on Monday, December 30th the Parks Department will show movies at the Church Street Center at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; also on January 2nd movies will be shown the same times. Jim also thanked the Parks Department for a fine job at their annual Christmas tree lighting which was well attended. December l6, 1985 - Continued Jack Shinall said there has been a lot of' acti vi ty in his ward wi th the sewer rehabilitation and asked when they expected to be complete on Stonecreek Road. Jim Belk said the majority of the work in that area is completed but the weather has slowed the clean up. Jim said wi thin the next 2 weeks it would look much better. Max Bacon thanked Reverend Chambliss for coming tonight and the entire Mayor and Council wished everyone a merry Christmas and Happy New Year. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.