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March 3/17, 1986 Council Meeting March 3, 1986 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held March 3, 1986 pursuant to the Charter 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 Willouise Spivey, Assistant City Clerk Melinda Dameron and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Nat Heath from Smyrna Presbyterian Church, by the pledge to the flag. followed CITIZENS INPUT. Nothing to report. PRESENTATION. Jim Hawkins presented the traditional crystal Turner for chairing the Parks and Recreation Commission since resigned from the commission because he and his family were the Smyrna area. jonquil to July 1983. moving out Ken Ken of DEPA Libra REPORTS. Department reports were given by Police Chief R. E. Little, rector Doris Morris and Emergency Management Director Jim Farley. PUBLIC HEARINGS. (A) &. Place, (B) Variance request for Cumberland Lot 10 and 1110 Creatwood Place, Lot 9. Vail development 1108 Creatwood at John Patterson said that due to an error in the location of the corner stake, TWB Development, Inc. was requesting a variance on front and side yard setbacks on Lots 9 and 10 of Cumberland Vail. There was no opposition. Ross Tilton represented TWB Development and said they discovered the error when the building was almost completed. Both units were set too close on the front yard line by 3l;, feet. Building #10 was set too close to the side yard line by one-half foot. Mr. Tilton said they have constructed 32 units already and have 22 more to go. The other buildings are correct and have been checked. After further discussion Joel Harrell made a motion a variance be approved for Lot #10 to reduce the front setback from 25 to 21l;, feet and the side yard from 10 to 9l;, feet. Also, that a variance be approved for Lot #9 to reduce the front setback from 25 to 21l;, feet and that Mr. Tilton be fined a total of $500 for the encroachment. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (C) Show Cause Hearing Shopping Center. Mr. Steven Connolly, Sub-Station II, Belmont Hills John Patterson said that on January 19, 1986, Steven Connolly was charged with selling package beer to a customer for carry out which is a violation of Section 3-48 of the City Code since Mr. Connolly only has a pouring license. On January 30, 1986 he pled Nolo Contendere in Recorder's Court and was found guilty and fined $500 with conditional release for 6 months. The hearing tonight was originally scheduled for Februry 17th but was postponed to tonight at the request of his attorney. William N. Robinson represented Mr. Connolly and said they were not here to object to the Recorder's Court decision or plead not guilty of the offense. Mr. Robinson said Mr. Connolly was guilty of the offense and did not deny it. Mr. Robinson asked that his client be restricted as council saw fit, but to also give him another chance by letting him keep his privilege license. Jack Shinall said the best thing Mr. Connolly had in his favor was the police report stating there are no known prior problems at this location. Max Bacon said that on February 11th Mr. Connolly's license was taken and he has not sold any alcoholic beverages since that time. Mr. Connolly stated he had lost about $3,000 in business since his license was taken. After further discussion Jack Shinall made a motion the pouring license at Sub-Station II be further suspended until March 17, 1986 and that the license be placed on probation for 12 months. If Mr. Connolly is found guilty for violations of any code related to alcohol sales his license will be automatically and permanently suspended, according to due process of law. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Annexation of 42.102 acres - J. Steven Wilson, applicant. There was no opposition to the annexation request and Hugh Ragan made a motion the 42.102 acres located in Land Lots 610, 615, 682 and 687 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 February 3, 1986 meeting. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion which carried 7-0. March 3, 1986 - Continued FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Validation of signatures to annex 16.73 acres in Land Lots 330 and 331 - Nicholas Souris, applicant. Attorney Charles E. 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 17th Land 16.73 that tract District, Surveyor acres and or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 330 and 331, 2nd Section, as per survey prepared by Paul E. Lee, Registered #1715, dated December 6, 1985 for Bob Davies, consisting of being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point located on the northeasterly right of way of Nickajack Road 256.70 feet northerly as measured along the northeasterly right of way of Nickajack Road from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly right of way of Nickajack Road and the northerly right of way of Cooper Lake Drive; running thence north 60 degrees 33 minutes 11 seconds west an arc distance of 264.08 feet if said arc were subtended by a chord a chord distance of 263.72 feet to a point; running thence north 55 degrees 38 minutes 27 seconds west a distance of 82.55 feet to a point; running thence north 44 degrees 21 minutes 43 seconds west an arc distance of 286.42 feet if said arc were subtended by a Chord a chord distance of 283.47 feet to a point; running thence north 34 degrees 32 minutes 03 seconds west a distance of 318.20 feet to a point; running thence north 34 degrees 41 minutes 59 seconds west an arc distance of 95.22 feet it said arc were subtended by a chord a chord distance of 95.19 feet to a point; running thence north 54 degrees 14 minutes 39 seconds east a distance of 318.53 feet to a point; running thence north 55 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds east a distance of 342.15 feet to a point; running thence north 58 degr""es 55 minutes 39 seconds east a distance of 201.52 feet to a point; running north 63 degrees 00 minutes 23 seconds east a distance of 307.09 feet point; running thence north 66 degrees 10 minutes 53 seconds east a distance of 15.71 feet to a point; running thence south 01 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds west a distance of 804.31 feet to a point; running thence north 78 degrees 44 minutes 33 seconds west a distance of 142.64 feet to a point; running thence south 11 degrees 15 minutes 27 seconds west a distance of 586.14 feet to a point, said point also being the point of BEGINNING. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREUNTO SET THEIR HANDS AND MAKE SAID APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SMYRNA. SEALS, AND THEREBY Witness the signature of the or his legal representative, of s/NICHOLAS SOURIS record 60% of title holders the land area of the fee simple title, above described by acreage: Hugh Ragan made set for April 7, a motion the signature be validated and the public 1986. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. hearing (B) Closing of alleyway_ John Patterson said there is a 10 foot alleyway which is perpendicular to Hunter Street running the depth of two lots adj acent to Ward Proctor and Jim Nichols property. Mr. Nichols and Mr. Proctor have asked that the alleyway be divided equally and conveyed to them. Jim Hawkins made a motion the alleyway be divided and deeded equally to Mr. Proctor and Mr. Nichols with both parties to equally divide all legal fees incurred. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. March 3, 1986 - Continued (C) Appointment to Clean Cities Commission. Joel Harrell made a motion Commission representing Ward 7-0. that Frank Adams be appointed to the Clean City 2. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried BID AWARD: Joel Harrell said the apparent low bidder for Phase rehabilitation was Trescon Corporation and made a be awarded to the low bidder, Trescon Corporation, bid subject to review and approval of the scope of engineers and approval of the contract documents, Mayor to execute such contract documents on behalf seconded the motion which carried 7-0. II of the water and sewer motion that the contract based upon the unit price the work by the consulting and hereby authorize the of the City. Jim Hawkins COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Bill Smith Grading Technology Court. Hugh to approval of the site the motion which carried Company requested a grading permit for the Lake Park Ragan made a motion the permit be approved subject plans by the City Engineer's office. Jim Hawkins seconded 7-0. (B) Atlantic Construction requested a building permit for Security Glass Company at 2373 Ventura Road at a total estimted Kathy Brooks made a motion the permit be approved subject to Fire Marshal and Inspections Department. Jim HaWkins seconded carried 7-0. an addition to cost of $40,000. approval of the the motion which (C) Conoco Construction requested a building permit for new construction of a brake and alignment shop at 2285 Ventura Road at a total estimated cost of $110,000. Kathy Brooks made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the Fire Marshal, Inspections Department and City Engineer's office. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. ( D) Econo Jack Fire which B. L. Law Auto Paint Shinall made Marshal and carried 7-0. Construction requested a building permit for remodeling of at 2849 South Cobb Drive at an estimated cost of $29.400. a motion the permit be approved subj ect to approval of the Inspections Department. Joel Harrell seconded the motion (E) Wilson Interiors requested a building permit for tenant space at 5000 Highlands Parkway inside the Highlands Overlook Building at a total estimated cost of $30,000. Hugh Ragan made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the Fire Marshal and Inspections Department. Joel Harrell seconded the motion which carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) City Hall renovations (B) FY1986 Capital projects (C) Approval of February minutes Jim Hawkins made a motion the consent agenda be approved seconded by Joel Harrell. Jerry Mills said he was not opposed to anything on the list of FY1986 capital improvements and would vote for it. However it was discouraging that he was new back on council and felt that these items should be approved in order of need rather than longevity of council. Vote on the motion to approve the consent agenda carried 7-0. Bob will Davis said all fire continue to issue lanes in the the courtesy City are being warning tickets properly through March. Bob Davis reported a meeting on March 11th at Argyle School for an update on the Spring Road connector. Joel Harrell said that Phase II of as the weather improves and asked construction because it is for the finalized now. the sewer that the betterment rehab would be citizens bear of the City. underway with us Phase I as soon through is being Jack Shinall said he recently represented Smyrna at a CMA meeting where Commissoin Chairman Earl Smith presented a master zoning proposal for entire county. Basically there were no results from that meeting. Mr. was unyielding in his proposal but Jack said the plan does not fit in the plans of the City of Smyrna at this time. Cobb the Smith with March 3, 1986 - Continued Jack Shinall said the community Development Committee with all holders of alcoholic beverage licenses. This meeting to be held March 20th at 7:00 p.m. is having a will be an meeting informal Kathy Brooks said the swim 13th and registra,tion is now said she would like to thank the sewer rehab and assured them team would have an organizational meeting March in progress for the March classes. Kathy also the people of Ward 6 for their patience during that it would be cleaned up. John Patterson said renovation has just begun on City Hall with community service volunteers doing the work. Basically we are taking space we have and utilizing it to the fullest extent possible. The administrative offices are being remodeled with other offices being subdivided. We should gain an additional 3 to 4 offices for personnel. The police department renovation will probably begin when City Hall is complete. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ************************ March 17. 1986 The regular scheduled meeting of' Mayor and Council was held March 17, 1986 at Smyrna City HalJ_. The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 0' clock p.m. by presiding of'f'icer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All Council members were present. Also present was City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, City Administrator John Patterson, Assistant City Clerk Melinda Dameron and representatives of' the press. Invocation was given by Reverend Bud Abbott f'rom Smyrna First Baptist Church, f'ollowed by the pledge to the f'lag. Max Bacon team f'or coaches players said he read a proclamation commending the Wills High School Boys Basketball winning the State AAAA championship game and presented it to the and players. Individual plaques were ordered f'or the coaches and but did not arrive in time :for the presentation tonight. Jack Shinall would take the plaques to Coach Neal's o:ff'ice tomorrow. Randall Young, President of' the Smyrna Business Association joined Mayor and Council in commending the Wills team and staf'f' f'or their great accomplishment and extended an invitation to each of' them to join the Smyrna Business Association at their lunch meeting April 3rd at Aunt Fanny's Cabin. Randall said they would also provide limousine service to and f'rom the school. CITIZENS INPUT: Larry Samples of' Angla Drive expressed his opposition to the proposed route of' Phase IV of' the East/West Connector and especially the Concord Road connector. Mr. Samples said the City cannot take any more traf'f'ic and was very concerned that the new roadway would f'unnel a great deal o:f traf':fic onto Concord Road. Mr. Samples requested that council and Smyrna citizens contact the county commissioners expressing their adamant opposition to the construction of' any road that would empty traf'f'ic onto the Concord Road corridor. Max Bacon said he appreciated Mr. Samples' comments and said they had already met with John Wade f'rom Cobb County whose opinion was that the connector would not dump any more traf'f'ic into the City but the maj ori ty of' council disagreed with that statement. They, too, are concerned about the existing traf'f'ic problem we have and Mayor Bacon said he was very much opposed to any exit or entrance ramp f'rom Concord Road. Hugh end this Ragan of' the issue said this was an j_ssue he had already planned to meeting. His personal f'eeling was that council soon because the commissioners should be voting on discuss at the should address it in the very March 17, 1986 - Continued near ruture. The City should set a meeting with the commissioners to talk race to race and let them know our concerns about dumping trar:fic into Smyrna by way or the connector. Hugh said we do not need it, we don't want i't, and it will not add anything -to the City or Smyrna. Also, he did not appreciate the county commissioners trying to give Smyrna their problems. Sandra Hembree, a resident or Deerwood Parkway presented a she had prepared to the county commissioners opposing the and said she would appreciate signatures tonight and would rrom others who might want to sign. written Concord welcome petition Connector any calls DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Department reports were Chier Larry Williams, Public Works Director Vic Director Sherry Reavis. given by John Patterson, Fire Broyles and Parks and Recreation PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Rezoning request by Rick Vaughn 43 acres :from Heavy Industry and R-20 to Orrice/Institutional and Orrice/Distribution. John Patterson said that Rick Vaughn, representing Wilson Development Company requested the above rererenced rezoning which was annexed into the City at the last meeting. The property abuts Highlands Park on the north, with residential zoning to the east and Heavy Industry and Light Industry to the south and west. Ir the zoning is approved, this property will be developed as an extension or the park. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended the zoning be approved. There was no opposition and Greg Haynes with Coldwell Banker represented Wilson Development. Mr. Haynes said that Wilson Development would develop the property, with approximately 28 acres ror orrices and 15 acres ror orrice/ distribution. Once approved, construction will start immediately. With little discussion Hugh Ragan made a motion the zoning be approved. Joel Harrell seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Rezoning request by Lamar J. Rose - 1000 Concord Road rrom Future Commercial to Limited Commercial. John Patterson said that Mr. Rose was requesting rezoning o:f the above mentioned property ror o:frice space. The lot meets minimum square rootage requirements and the existing house will be converted. There was no opposition and the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended the zoning be approved provided paving, parking and rencing requirements were met. Mr. Rose said improvements would be made to the house and also agreed to placement or a 6' wooden rence along the back property line. Jim Hawkins made a motion the zoning be approved with the stipulation that all curb stops be installed, all paving requirements be met, and a 6' wooden rence be erected along the rear property line. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (C) Rezoning request by J. Daniel Witt General Commercial to Or:fice/Institutional. 1010 Magbee Drive :from R-15 and John Patterson said that R. E. Hoaster or Hoaster & Landry was representing Mr. Witt in their rezoning request and proposed plans to build an attractive orrice structure on 4 lots at the corner or South Cobb Drive and Magbee Drive. The 4 parcels will all be merged to :form a lot or 48,000 square reet ror a more unirorm zoning. There was no opposition and the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approving the zoning. Mr. Hoaster said 3 o:f the lots race South Cobb Dri ve and are currently zoned General Commercial; the other is residential. Initially they were requesting approval to rezone the residential lot to General Commercial, but the Planning and Zoning Board recommended merging the lots and rezoning to Orrice/Insti tutional. Mr. Hoaster said the only prOblem he had was that ir they decide not to build the or:fices, they would like ror the 4 parcels to revert back to the original zoning since Mr. Witt's rence company is presently located on the corner lot. Residents in the area had also asked them to move the curb cut on Magbee as c lose to South Cobb as possible and they are having the surveyor re-draw the plans to move the drive as close to South Cobb as possible. about 170 reet :from the right or way. They will also meet buf':fer requirements on the side adj acent to idential area and would provide any buf':fer within reason. Mr. Hoaster sai want this to be a quality development that looks good, and they already have an anchor tenant with enough tentative commitments to almost ensure the construction. March 17, 1986 - Continued Arter rurther discussion Jim Hawkins made a motion the zoning be approved wi th the stipulations that the curb cut on Magbee Drive be located no rurther than 170 reet ~rom the right or way or South Cobb Drive; also ir the building permi t is not issued wi thin 6 months, each or the 4 parcels will revert back to their original zoning. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Variance request ror Laurel Springs 51, 52, 53, 58, 59, 60 and 61. Development, Phase II, Lots John Patterson said that David Logel, developer or Laurel Springs was asking ror a reduction in the rront building setbacks on the above mentioned lots ~rom 25 to 18 reet, due to the topography or the land. There was no opposition. Mr. Logel said this is a steep, rocky hill side which slopes f'rom the street upward and will require a great deal or excavation. Mr. Logel said he did not need the variance on lots 52 and 53 and they have already begun construction on those lots. There was some discussion about the possible need f'or a retaining wall and Hugh Ragan asked Mr. Logel ir he would be willing to accept any responsibility f'or f'uture problems that may need correcting as a result of' the variance. Mr. Logel said the lots are inspected by FHA and f'elt they would be acceptable. He would gladly consider signing an agreement, but would like f'or his attorney to review it f'irst. A~ter f'urther discussion Hugh Ragan made a motion the variance on lots 50, 51, 58, 59, 60 and 61 be approved with the stipulations that the question of' whether or not these lots are buildable be resolved between our engineer and the developer; that the builder assume all liability o~ drainage, mud slides, etc. that might result by signing a hold harmless agreement with the City. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (E) Beer and wine package license request ror Union 76, South Cobb Drive @ Powder Springs Street. John Patterson said that Mr. Danny Leon Tennant had applied ~or a package license f'or the newly remodeled Union 76 station which now includes a convenience store. The James House apartments directly abut the Union 76 property to the rear, but a letter was received rrom United American Mortgage Corporation as owners of' the apartments, waiving the distance requirements. Mr. Tennant said he was the Services Manager ~or the Southern Division f'or Union 76. He has read our ordinance concerning sale of' alcoholic beverages and is f'amiliar wi th them as well as State law. Kathy Brooks said the police investigation was also f'avorable and made a motion the license be approved. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (F) Liquor, beer and wine pouring license f'or Little Miss Carol's Restaurant, 2365 South Cobb Drive. John Patterson said that Miss Carol Ray was requesting a pouring license f'or her new restaurant, f'ormerly Lum's which is on South Cobb Drive just north o~ Cherokee Road. Miss Ray said this will be a f'amily restaurant and would like to have drinks available to customers who wanted one with their meal. Drink sales would, however, be minimal. She now has a restaurant on Barrett Parkway and Bells Ferry Road and has been in the restaurant business f'or 13 years. Miss Ray said she has never had a pouring license but this location was already equipped to serve alcoholic beverages. There was no opposition and the police investigation was f'avorable. Kathy Brooks made a motion the license be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (G) Home occupation license - Al~redo R. Tovi, 2644 Linnwood Drive. John Patterson said that Mr. Tovi had submitted an application f'or a license to opE;)rate a Duraclean carpet, rug and upholestery cleaning business f'rom his home at 2644 Linnwood Drive. There was no opposition and Mr. Tovi had secured the peti tion ~rom neighbors stating they had no obj ections. Mr. Tovi said he would convert one bedroom of' his home f'or an of'~ice and telephone and all services wi_ll be provided in homes o~ customers. He understood there will be no outside advertising but would be storing some cleaning ~luids. Kathy Brooks said the ordinance does not allow storage of' chemicals on premises and did not realize until now that Mr. Tovi would have storage at his home. Kathy Brooks said she would like to table the license to give Mr. Tovi time to make other arrangements. A~ter ~urther discussion Chuck Camp said that council could approve the license tonight provided there is no storage on the premises, and with the assurance ~rom Mr. Tovi that he will rind another location ~or his cleaning compounds. 50, March 17. 1986 - Continued Mr. Tovi said he could rent a building to store his material and would be willing to do that. Kathy Brooks made a motion the license be approved with the stipulation that the City be allowed to check his home ror storage at any time. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-1. with Joel Harrell opposed. FORMAL BUSINESS (A) Set date to hear appeal or Recorder's Court. John Patterson said that Lori DD Rand has requested an appeal or the decision or Recorder's Court or March 6, 1986, where she was f'ound guilty or speeding and f'ined $35.00. Jim Hawkins made a motion the hearing set ror April 21, 1986. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Approval of' residential group project plan (tabled 2/17/86). Hugh Ragan said the property on Cooper Lake Road which the City rezoned f'or a planned development was zoned with the agreement that the developer would be required to bring his plans back to council f'or approval bef'ore construction. Five weeks ago they submitted preliminary plans and since then the developer has had problems with f'inancial arrangements. He no longer wishes to develop the property and Hugh Ragan made a motion council disapprove the preliminary plans submitted with the zoning to remain as approved along with all requirements and stipulations attached to the zoning. Joel Harrell seconded the motion which carried 7-0. BID AWARD: John Patterson said that bids were submitted f'rom f'our f'or one 1986 model cab and chassis f'or the Parks Department. recommendation of' John Patterson, Kathy Brooks made a motion the chassis be awarded to Wade Ford at their bid price of' $9,889.88, to f'rom the Revenue Sharing Fund. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which 7-0. companies Upon the cab and be paid carried COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Williamscraf't Builders requested a building permit f'or tenant rinish at 1800 Lake Park Drive at a total estimated cost of' $50,000. Jack Shinall made a motion the permi t be approved subj ect to approval of' the Fire Marshal and Inspections Department. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) T. I. Construction requested a building permit f'or tenant f'inish at 4015 South Cobb Drive at a total estimated cost of' $26,000. Joel Harrell made a motion the permi t be approved subj ect to approval of' the Fire Marshal and Inspections Department. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (C) Flint Hill Construction requested a building permit f'or remOdeling at 2968 Atlanta Road at a total estimated cost of' $62,000. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of' the Fire Marshal and Inspections Department. Joel Harrell seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Charles Cook requested a building permit f'or an addition to the existing of'f'ice at 1239 Concord Road at a total estimated cost of' $60,000. Joel Harrell made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of' the Fire Marshal and Inspections Department. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (E) B. L. Law Construction requested a building permit f'or a new shopping center at 1651 Windy Rill Road at a total estimated cost of' $193,000. Jerry Mills made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of' the Fire Marshal, City Engineer and Inspections Department. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (F) J. C. Warren Co. requested a building permit f'or Highlands Parkway, Building A. Hugh Ragan made a motion subject to approval of' the Inspections Department and Brooks seconded the motion which carried 7-0. tenant f'inish at 4700 the permit be approved Fire Marshal. Kathy CONSENT AGENDA: The only item on the consent agenda was approval work :for Lake Park and Brinkley Park. Hugh Ragan made a motion agenda be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. of' surveying the consent Hugh Ragan stated again that he very f'irmly opposed the proposed oad Connector as part of' the East/West Connector and asked the Mayor a meeting with the County Commissioners to express the City's disapproval. March 17, 1986 - Continued Kathy Brooks asked about the status or the water and sewer rehab. John Patterson apologized ror the inconvenience caused by the work and said that Lovern Construction had assured him that paving and cleanup would begin this week wi th weather permitting. Kathy thanked the people or Ward 6 :for their patience during this project. Jack Shinall also said 5 residents and assured their satis:faction. he has gotten everyone that some the very rehab serious complaints rrom Ward work would be completed to Jack Shinall reminded everyone or the meeting Thursday night with the holders o:f alcoholic beverage licenses and invited the Mayor and other council members. Jim Hawkins commended the Police and Fire ror their quick response in answering an emergency call on Burbank Circle Saturday. Jim Hawkins also said they are :finally getting sidewalks installed on McCauley Road. This work was approved by two previous administrations but was deleted due to lack o:f :funds. This time he has been assured that the sidewalks will be installed :from Community Development Block Grant :funds. Jim Hawkins said he, too, been assured several years opposed this same route. was opposed to ago that this the was Concord Road Connector and a dead issue, when the had City Jerry ward. Mills thanked council :for approving sidewalks Jerry said construction will begin this week. on Spring Street in his Bob Davis also expressed opposition additional trarric it will generate ror the good job her volunteers did Campbell Roads. to the Concord Connector because or the in Smyrna. Bob also thanked Elsie Rape over the weekend in cleaning Spring and Mayor Bacon said that Commissioner Earl Smith would receive a letter rrom council tomorrow indicating their opposition to the Concord Connector. Also, the preliminary report on the double taxation issue has rinally been released by the county. Max also congratulated the Wills High School boys basketball team :for their outstanding accomplishment. With no :further business, meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. JOEL HARRELL, WARD 2