February 7/21, 1977 Council Meeting
1 was suant to the Charter February
The s called to order by presiding
o'clock P.M. All Councilmen were present. Also
Willouise Spivey, City Clerk, R. E. Little,
ilver, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Atkinson, Fire Chief, James David, Director of
of the press.
followed by the pledge to the Flag.
Jernigan of Ward 7 and Frank Gardner of Ward
ide the city using the city's facilities.
to whether they were annexed into the city, but
to pay for the facilities they should be charged
Lee Silver, Chairman of the Cobb County Heart Fund
on igade on February 26th from 9:00 A.M. until
intersections to be worked would be Hargrove Road at Spring Road
anta Road. Elbert Coalson made a motion the request be
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
residential business license request by Ms.
to type no fault divorce papers in her home.
sion Attorney Camp asked Ms. Bryant if she
er clients in any way. She stated she did not.
no action be taken on this request until Ms. Bryant had con-
attorney to be sure that she, as well as her clients, were legally
on the 1975 Ford Custom surplused police car, read and are recorded
t Auto Parts
E. Cantrell
$801. 00
$650.00
be turned over to the garage committee with authority
Canada seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
curb on McCauley Road (2800 feet) were
Contractor, Marietta
Paving Co., Marietta
$18,946.00
$14,000.00
bids were referred to the streets
by David Granade, and upon his recommen-
Drive requested a permit to build another
attic space only. Plans met the building codes
Department. Rem Bennett made a motion the permit
ed the motion and the vote was unanimous.
requested a permit to convert to self-
had been approved by the Fire Department.
Bennett, seconded by Jerry Mills, and
Ordinance (Package) shall be
the following new last sentence:
7, in no event shall the building
closer than 200 feet from the
ny means of measurement. and also provided
to renewal of licenses granted prior to February
(Continuation of February 7, 1977 meeting)
Be it further resolved that Section 20-2001 of the Spirituous Liquor Ordinance
(Sale by Drink) shall be amended by adding after the last sentence thereof, the
following new last sentence:
"Provided however, after February 7, 1977, in no event shall the building
containing such establishment be located closer than 200 feet from the
property line of any church, by any means of measurement, and also pro-
vided this provision shall not apply to renewal of licenses granted prior
to February 7, 1977."
Be it further resolved that
Location of Business, be
of the City of Smyrna.
Alcoholic & Malt Beverage Ordinance,
s entirety and deleted from the ordinances
Jerry Mills seconded the motion. During discussion, Bill Darby stated he was of
the opinion this should not apply to property owned by a church, but to the church
building alone. Attorney Camp stated the amendment referred to any parcel of land
on which a church is located. Vote for the motion was six to one. Bill Darby
abstained.
On motion by Elbert Coalson, seconded by Jerry Mills, February 21, 1977 was the
date set to hear the appeal of the decision of Recorder's Court, by Doug Styles.
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
The minutes of January 10, 1977 were approved as submitted on motion by Homer
Kuhl, seconded by Jerry Mills. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Minutes of the January 17. 1977 meeting were approved as submitted on motion by
Jerry Mills. seconded by Jim Tolleson. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Rem Bennett made a motion that City Ordinance 18-6003, Installation of Underground
Garbage Cans be amended as follows:
"On all residences constructed after November 17, 1976, the cost of
installation of underground garbage cans as required by the City shall
be paid at the time the building permit is purchased. Such payment
shall be acknowledged by separate receipts from an authorized employee
of the City.
"The cost above referred to shall be determined annually by the Building
Inspector with the advice of the Purchasing Department and consent of
the Mayor and posted with the receipt books on or before February 1,
of each calendar year.
"The City of Smyrna, for the above fee, shall install one 30 gallon can
located no more than 4 feet and no less than 2 feet from curb side. In
order to relocate underground cans, the sanitation supervisor will be
notified of relocation for final approval.
"The cost of the liner is to be paid by the home owner, at the time he applies
for water service.
"If additional cans are necessary to maintain proper refuse disposal, the
second can may be purchased at City Hall by persons occupying such
residence. The second can will be installed only after payment has been
received at City Hall."
Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote.
Rem Bennett made a motion that City Ordinance 18-10001, of the Plumbing Code be
amended as follows:
An ordinance regulating the installation, including alterations, repairs and replace-
ment of plumbing piping, fittings, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which may
be connected to the water or sewerage system in the City of Smyrna, providing for
the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for
the violation thereof; and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict therewith.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna as follows:
(Continuation of February 7, 1977 meeting)
of the City of Smyrna is hereby repealed in its
following is hereby adopted as Section 18-10001
na.
a)
Standard
1975 (Lib
eto,
he City
of this section
Georgia.
ted November 1955 and amended through
ss g No. 75-13526) and all amendments
plumbing code is maintained in the office
of the City of Smyrna and specifically made a part
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Smyrna,
b)
allowed underground or in the walls of
same shall be a minimum schedule 40. Plastic
rigid every four (4) feet, and all arms must
supported.
All plastic pipe, including vents through roofs, must undergo a
water test.
Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Elbert Coalson thanked David Granade for having the wrecker service clean up the
ole Road. He also asked that David check properties on Ventura
the owners clean up their property.
C. O.
Phase
t
, in the form of a motion, to run a hydraulic study on
ark, at a cost of approximately $500.00, to be paid from
Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
a Recreational Survey was being conducted by the Parks
This survey will be conducted annually.
of the Finance Committee sometime this week.
of the Street Committee next Wednesday at 5:00 P.M.
had started work on the installation of equipment
ley and South Cobb Drive, also the emergency light
A tracer has been put on the equipment,
Chief had requested a school flasher light, north of
a Road. He made a motion this flasher light be
with Cobb County erecting the signal. Rem Bennett
vote was unanimous.
chart in Public Works. (Chart to be made
supervisors had resigned and would not be
the reorganization be approved. Jim Tolleson
unanimous.
on a safety program. They
he hours to meet with employees. The committee
insurance company. or other safety personnel,
all safety rules. This program is being
accidents, thus reducing the insurance rates.
made application for a speed detection device
Department of Public Safety. Some signs must be
purchased.
to check their wards and if signs need updating,
Little advised him the Police Department needs
city st with authorization they have been
is not le. probably the best procedure
signs and signals, as to their location, and
spreading them on the minutes.
(Continuation of February 7, 1977 meeting)
Jim
the
thanked everyone who participated in the Terri Myer's
Police Departments.
especially
were
The
been
being hired and the Fire had
He stated a training had been
Work Guide Book, to be completed within
wage scale had been posted, and the
~OO P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Jim stated the
City Program. He stated
committee of five.
has not been selected ified
categories and he would like to have a
deed to the First
and the church
was unanimous.
Church on
Jerry
Mayor Bacon annol,J.nced council was to meet with representatives from the University
of Georgia on Tuesday at 4:30 P.M.
No citizen input.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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February 21, 1977
and Council was held
was called to order by
Bacon at 7: 30 0' All Councilmen were
City Attorney, Spivey, City Clerk, Ron
of Parks R. E. Little, Police
Chief. David Granade. Inspector, Vie Broyles.
of the press.
1977. at
fficer
present
Controller,
Don
Director of
Invocation was given by Homer
fOllowed by the pledge to the Flag.
Thomas
and asked
had pleaded
should not have been
in court. Attorney
three appearances.
had talked with a councilman with
had been reached.
advised she did not.
since the officer
Camp advised that a case could
of business was
Styles. Sgt. J.
, was not present
to postpone the hearing
agreed.
appeal of the
of the Cobb County
illness. Mayor Bacon
until the next meeting,
's
, who
Styles if
1977, to
motion to
on March
of the decision of s Court
Bennett seconded the motion and the
for
be rezoned
property be rezoned to
outside displays. Rem
Ware. Sr., requec;ted
to Shopping.
Shopping. limited
Bennett seconded the motion
at
made
antique
vote was
the
motion to
Smyrna
check.
Homer
and
subject
was
Road
for
(Continuation of February 21, 1977 meeting)
seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was six
voted against the motion.
by David Granade and upon his recommen-
de rec
the plumbing plan and a
granted. Jerry Mills seconded
a permit to construct a building at 2221
now on the property, originally Sandy's, will be
the permit be approved, subject to major changes
c study. Homer Kubl made a motion the permit be
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
re-
in
(2)
at 1114
was advised to present his
for their recommendations.
sted a zoning variance in order to build a duplex
met the building code. After discussion, Mr. Adkins
plans to the Planning and Zoning Board, February 28th,
er Committee had recommended that outside city residents,
pay Cobb County rates. He made a motion the city
county rates, effective the next billing date. Jim
the vote was unanimous.
afternoon with officials of the Highway
g. He stated we need to have a hearing with
March 2nd. rtment personnel will be
He called t for 7 :00 P .M., March 2,
attend. A letter will be mailed to all property
owners.
est bids, to be opened March 14th, for a truck
tt seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
cubic yard C-250A Rear Loader was requested.
explain the bids received January 10, 1977. Vie
ce Systems, Inc. for a Loadmaster, but he was afraid
He recommended we buy the E-Z Pack as the dealer,
located in Cobb County and has assured him that parts
at all times. Jerry Mills made a motion the bid for
r Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
.16.
light at Wisteria Lane and South Cobb Drive was in
for Atlanta Road was on order.
requested for construction of Phase II of King
of bathhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and
at 2:00 o'clock P.M., March 29, 1977, at City Hall.
and the vote was unanimous.
ate of the next council meeting be changed from March
councilmen attending the National League of Cities
6-8, 1977. C. O. Canada seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous.
eson stated that Frank Gardner, Linda Wells and Nancy
the Certified City Committee. Other members will be
Marietta Police Department had requested the assistance of the
t during the March of Dime Walkathon on March 26, 1977.
Approval was given.
equipment be purchased from Revenue Sharing
as follows: (1) Air-Hammer Rescue Set, $225.00.
o-ton Come Along with chain, $215.00. (1)
e, $75.00, for a total of $750.00. C. O.
vote was unanimous.
igns were disappearing from Ward 1 at an amazing
caught destroying or stealing these signs, that
(Continuation of February 21, 1977 m~eting)
the
much.
that next
to
workers wi th
this was
the insurance on v~hicles and buildings will be
that safety this week.
at
Homer
of the
financial
Committee for
out this week, and
a meeting
Rem Bennett reported ther~ was
fee. and that
each
be closed.
of businesses who
the cut-off date.
and if the fees are
their
will
had talked
reaqy to
people and
, one from Lee
into th~ city. He
would not come
C. O.
the
Homer
with
and stated
tax payers,
on these
we would get
ago
of Lee Street, stated
be ann~xed, but he was
of county residences,
action.
morning at
on Atlanta
City HaLL at
Company on
at 8:30 P.M.
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