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June 6/20/27, 1977 Council Meeting June 6. 1977 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on June 6. 1977. The meeting waS called to order by Mayor Arthur T. Bacon P.M. All Councilmen were present. Also present was City Attorney Chuck 'ty Clerk Willouise Spivey. Controller Ron Egger. Police Chief Everett Little. Chief Don Atkinson. City Inspector David Granade. Parks & Recreation Director Silver. Public Works Director Jim David and representatives of the press. Invocation WaS given by Homer Kuhl. followed by the pledge to the Flag. No citizens reports. The first order of business waS the request for a building permit at 2512 Spring Road for an Amvet Center. tabled at the May 16. 1977 meeting. Arthur Greenburg who applied for the permit in order to open a bingo operation was present. Mayor Bacon advised the application for the permit would be improper for the purpose stated if it is not a duly chartered Amvet Post and stated that unless Mr. Greenburg could come forward with the Charter. issued under the State and National by-laws. he would entertain a motion to deny. Jerry Mills made a motion to deny the permit. seconded by Elbert Coalson. opening the floor for discussion. Jerry Mills asked to see the Amvet Charter. and Mr. Greenburg presented the Post Charter. dated February 4. 1977. advising the State and National Charters have not been issued as yet. He said he had a letter stating the State Charter would be issued and that Mr. Rhine. the Administrative Officer. had applied for the National Charter. Col. Rhine was present and said the Charter had been applied for within the last two or three weeks. In answer to questions by Jerry Mills concerning the Amvet by-laws. Mr. Greenburg said they did have twenty-five signatures. although the by-laws only called for ten. enabling them to form a Post in Smyrna. but they were not all from the Cobb County area; also they would hold meetings twice a month. Jerry Mills said that he had visited one of the Amvet Post and one Amvet Center. and in the Amvet Center signs were not posted as to hours the members would meet. only the hours to play bingo. Col. Rhine said he was only interested in promoting the Amvet organization in Georgia. was not interested in getting involved with gamblers from any other community. He said Mr. Mills evidently was interested in finding out if Mr. Greenburg was connected with any gamblers. and that he himself had called the Atlanta Police Department and the GBI concerning Greenburg. and both sources were negative. Mr. Mills stated they had not produced the signatures authorizing a Charter. also the National Organization in Washington. D. C. had no record of their applying for a Charter for a Post in Smyrna. Col. Rhine said the National Charter had not been requested. as the next meeting of the State Executive Committee would be held June 17th and at that time all ications for Charters would be submitted to the Executive Committee for approval. if the Georgia Executive Committee approves the application the National Committee will a Charter. Col. Rhine said that when two Amvet Posts meet together. they Amvet Center. Rem Bennett asked why they were applying for a permit Charter was approved. 1 Simon. Inspecting Auditor for the Amvets. was present and stated a Charter ly had not been issued for a Post in Smyrna. had not been cleared through the State Executive Board yet. In answer to a question from Jerry Mills. Mr. Simon stat did inspect the Amvet Centers. he took his ordemfrom the SCC. State Exec Board. and if they thought a Post was not up to par. they instructed him to investigate. Mr. Simon stated that since the Amvet Centers were new the State Executive Board had not had an opportunity to discuss them on the floor. and that only one Center had been approved to date. Rem Bennett asked Mr. Simon if it was customary to ask for a permit before a charter was issued. Mr. Simon said it was possible they would be denied a charter if they found it was not opening for Amvet purposes. In answer to a question by Elbert Coalson. Mr. Simon said anytime they get two Posts together it is called a Center. Mr. Simon said the Amvets Corporation is strictly a charitable organization and that all members were issued cards. Jerry Mills said the application for the building permit was in the name of Arthur Greenburg and not the Amvets. and it led him to believe this will be a gambling place. not an Amvet Center. Mr. Greenburg said he explained the plans in a letter Mayor and Council. Jerry said Mr. Greenburg submitted a ruling from the IRS as areas of the Amvets organization would be tax exempt and that Amvet listed. Mr. Greenburg said a Center was only two posts. meeting eenburg said they were legally recognized by Congress. and in order permit he was being put on the stand to prove who he and the Amvets t told Mr. Greenburg to come back after he has the Charter and Council o him. Jerry Mills advised Mr. Greenburg that Mr. Sanchez of the National had asked us to hold everything until he could check things out. Police stated he had received a call from a Mr. Sanchez. National President in (Continuation of June 6. 1977 Meeting) Washington. about 4 o'clock today. He stated he did not know the people involved nor abo4t: the plans being submitt""d, and requested that this body pl-e.ase withhold any action onaIJ.ything under the name of Amvets until the National office could make an.:investigation to determ:ine whether or not this was a bonafide operation. Mr. Sanchez asked that this information be passed on to Mayor and Council. Homer Kuhl asked the following questions: (1) Is the Amvet Center owner of the land in question. and (2) is the Amvet Center the tax payer on the property? The answer to both questions was no. Homer Kuhl stated that by answering these two questions no. the building permit application is in violation of the ordinance. since it lists Amvet Center as property owner and tax payer, being signed by ArthUr Greenburg. Mayor Bacon called for a vote on the motion. which carried by unanimous vote to deny. The of business was tbe request by Shell Oil Co.. 2995 Atlanta Road. for a Jim Stone. an. independent dealer, stated he wanted to convert the bays independent food st:ore and use a console computer. with dead switches at pumps, allowing him to operate both the food store i3.nd the gas pumps with one elllployee. As our ordinance stands it would require one employee operating the food store. a second to tend the pumps. He stated he could not afford two employees. Homer Kuhl said we had one of the better self-service ordinances in the state and he was not in favor of changing it. Bill Darby made a motion to approve the permit and waive the ordinance. C. O. Canada seconded the motion. Bill Darby $aid we had a couple of stations operating in the city with one man operating both the pumps and carwash. During discussion it was decided that if anyone was in violation of the ordinance theY should be cited. A representative of the Shell Oil Company spoke in favor of the operation as requested by Mr. Stone. Vote on the to approve was one to six. Bill Darby voted for. Jim Tolleson, Jerry Mills, Homer Kuhl, C. O. Canada. Elbert Coalson and Rem Bennett voted against the motion. called for discussion on the Tournament Guidelines at King Springs C. Porterfield. representing the Wills Booster Club. objected to Rule states the Parks and Recreation department must be compensat:ed at a rate per hour for park supervision and utilities, including light!'> and con- cession stand. Mr. Porterfield .stated he thought that if this rule was going to be imposed, it should be done during the winter and everybody live with it through the He said one tournament had already been held and another was scheduled, The Wills Boosters Club requested this rule be waived for any until the end of the ball season. C. O. said that charge for supervision and utilities, we still break even. said he would like to see the guidelines adopted as of 1, 1977. said each tournament meant thirty hours work for park . and if were not adopted now. he would have to ask Mayor to pay for park employees. Bill Darby made a guidelines . waiving the fees for the Wills and Jaycees from on, the guidelines would apply as written. Jim the the vote was five for and two against. Homer the motion. Bill Darby, Jim Tolleson. C. O. Bennett voted for. The approved guidelines are as King Springs Park Tournament Guidelines 1. must furnish A.S.A. or N.B.C. approved umpires wi years experience and hold current membership in an active of three 2. A supervisor employed by the Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department must be in attendance throughout the entire tournament. 3. and Recreation Depa.rtment must be compensated at a hour for park supervision and utilities. This includes cession stand. $10.00 and con- 4. 00 security deposit must be paid five days prior to the tournament. deposit is refundable fOllowing a satisfactory inspection facilities at the conclusion of the tournament. 5. the limited amount Parking available. the a Crew to the park:ip.g lot to supervise traffic. pa)::'king lot throughout: the tournament. Parking double parking is not allowed. must remain . yellow (Continuation of June 6. 1977 Meeting) 6. Al~ night games must be scheduled to be completed no later than 10:30 P.M. No inning will start after 10:30 P.M. 7. Tournament sponsors must furnish their own bases. 8. Tournament sponsors are responsible for total cleanup during and after the event. This includes kitchen and cooking facilities, trash pickup. bathrooms mopped and c~eaned. etc. Failure to comply with these stipulations will mean the forfeit of the $50.00 security deposit. 9. Tournament officials are responsible for maintenance. lining. and upkeep of the playing fields throughout the tournament. 10. In the event of inclement weather. the Parks department staff person on duty will have the final say as to whether or not play will continue. Games will be called if in the judgement of the staff person. continued play would endanger participants or the condition of the playing field. 11. Tournament sponsors will be responsible for the conduct of all participants and spectators in attendance. There will be no alcoholic beverages in the park and all city ordinances will be obeyed. 12. Tournament sponsors wi~l be held responsible for all property damages incurred during and immediately after the scheduled event. 13. Only scorekeepers and authorized personnel will be allowed access to the up- stairs scorekeeping area and kitchen facilities. 14. The $10.00 per hour compensation fee must be paid to the City of Smyrna at the conclusion of the tournament. C. O. Canada made a motion we reimburse from the Genera~ Fund the amount to be paid two supervisors who work the two tournaments not covered under the guidelines. Jim Tol~eson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Commercial building permits were submitted by David Granade and upon his recommen- dations the following action is recorded: (~) Quantum Electric Company requested a permit to erect an office building com- plex at the corner of Elmwood Drive and Corn Road. Plans met the requirements of the Fire Marshall and he recommended they be approved. Jim Tolleson made a motion the permit be granted. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (2) Opal McLarty requested a variance in order to build a carport onto her home at 964 Magnolia Drive. A ~etter was submitted from the adjoining neighbor which read as follows: HI have no objections to my neighbor, Opa~ McLarty, 964 Magnolia Drive. building a carport. It must be well built as of the same quality as our homes already built. At no time now or in the future may it be enclosed as a room. It must be at least four feet from my property line." Signed Mildred S. Barrett. 974 Magnolia Drive. C. O. Canada made a motion the permit be granted. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. On motion by Rem Bennett seconded by Jim Tolleson, Section 14-40 of the Code of Ordinances. City of Smyrna. Georgia. is hereby amended to read as follows: Section I (a) This ordinance is enacted in accordance with the Plan designed for the purpose, among others. or promoting the health and general welfare of the community to establish reasonable and ascertainable standards for the regulation and control of pawn shops or similar places where money is advanced on goods or other effects. or merchandise of any kind is taken in pawn. Also similar places. better knwon as "Swap Shops." that buy. sell and trade new and used merchandise from and with an individual or individuals. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On motion by Homer Kuhl. seconded by Jerry Mills. the Industrial Development Feasibility Study was awarded to Presnell-Kidd Associates for $13,500. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Ms. Laurie Reeves. representing the Smyrna Federated Woman's Club. was present to explain their project for raising funds for the Smyrna Library expansion. Mayor and Council endorsed the project and the first fund raising effort will be a band concert at King Springs Park on August 28, 1977, rain date of September 11. 1977. This project will be coordinated by the Smyrna Federated Woman's Club. Smyrna Parks and Recreation Director and the Smyrna Library personnel. (Continuation of June 6, 1977 Meeting) On motipn by C. O. Canada. seconded by Homer Kuhl. the minutes of May 2. 1977 council meeting were approved as submitted. by unanimous vote. On motion by Jim Tolleson. seconded by Bill Darby. the minutes of the May 7. 1977 council meeting were approved as submitted. by unanimous vote. On motion by Jerry Mills. seconded by Homer Kuhl. the minutes of the May 16. 1977 council meeting were approved as submitted. by unanimous vote. Rem Bennett made a motion the discusSion on appointing a Director of 'Finance and Adminlstration be tabled until the next meeting. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Committee .Reports: Jim Tolleson reported the Certified City's Ward by Ward Clean- up program as follows: Ward 1 Week of June 13th Ward 2 Week of June 20th Ward 3 Week of June 27th Ward 4 Week of July 4th Ward 5 Week of July 11th Ward 6 Week of July 18th Ward 7 Week of July 25th Anything carried to the street will be picked up or hauled away. Bill Darby read a request from the Smyrna Jaycees for a Parade permit for 10:00 A.M.. 2nd. The parade will start at Grant City, turn north on South Cobb Drive, right on Cherokee Road, right on Ward Street to Nash School. Bill Darby made a permit be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Bill Darby as Smyrna. made a motion to amend Section 8-8. Code of Ordinances. Clty of 'Smyrna Be it Resolved that Section 8-8 of the Code of Ordinances. City of Georgia. is hereby amended to read as follows: bonds shall be posted in amounts. if cash. and in multiples if signed. bOnds. as shall be established by the Chief of of the Recorders Court of the City of Smyrna upon filing thereof with the Clerk of the City. subject to approv;;tl or re- vision by'Mayor and Council at any regular or called meeting. In any event said schedule shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk with dates of revision posted thereon and shall be as fully effective as if spread upon this code. of the defendant to appear for the first court court to forfeit bonds in the full hour post bond $100.00. maximum On any second offense. defendant must appear in court. in revocation. accident. drag racing. and excessive must appear in court. Arresting officers shall determine necessity of appearance in court of defendants on cases not made mandatory herein. All ordinances in con- flict herewith are hereby repealed." shall be speed appear .. driving C. seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Bill Darby made a motion to waive bid requests for a new lavatory and commode. also the closed circuit the police station, and authorize Chief Little the purchasing agent to purchase at the best prices. Homer Kuhl motion and the vote was unanimous. asked Attorney Camp to clarify a question on street annexed into the city. is the adjoining street also the annex was to the center of the street. A motion was the part of Concord Road adjoining the Bowen property. Rem After discussion Rem Bennett moved to amend the motion to Concord Road from the Bowen prOPerty to South Cobb Drive be The motion was withdrawn when the Attorney asked for time to this subj ec t . When ? He ad- Homer Kuhl seconded read - that the city. research a budget department at at the with the police 7:00 P.M. tomorrow. next meeting. P.M.. taken on (Continuation of June 6. 1977 Meeting) Homer Kuhl reported the Lynch versus the City of Smyrna next week. Our offer to settle for $3500 was refused. and it was agreed the case would be tried and hopefully than $9000. suit was on the docket for They are asking for $9000 the award would be less Homer Kuhl read a letter from the Georgia Commission for the National Bicentennial Celebration addressed to Mrs. Katherine Jones. Librarian. Smyrna Public Library. commending her for the Smyrna Library's "American Bicentennial Babies~' proj ec t, honoring all babies born in Smyrna in 1976. They also presented her with a Certificate of Official Recognition. We commend Mrs. Jones and the library staff for this outstanding contribution to the Bicentennial celebration. Homer Kuhl made a motion the employees lounge be moved across the hall. Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Jerry C. O. Canada reported that Cindy Cochran. daughyer of ex-councilman Earl Cochran had brought great recognition to our city by setting a new national track record. She has also broken two or three state records so far this year. She ran 220 yards in 25 seconds. Mr. Canada made a motion the Mayor honor Cindy with a letter of commendation. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. C. O. Canada made a motion that bids be requested for a 15 passenger van for the Parks and Recreation department. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Bids will be opened at the June 20th meeting. Mr. Canada advised the July 4th festival will be held on July 2nd. one day only. Rem Bennett made a motion the request for a retail pouring license management change for Lums Restaurant. Robert J. Swift. be approved subject to the FBI check. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was six for and one against. Homer Kuhl voted against the motion. Rem Bennett made a motion the request for a malt beverage pouring license manage- ment change for Peking Garden Restaurant. Peter Cha. be approved subject to the FBI check. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was six for and one against. Homer Kuhl voted against the motion. Rem Bennett urged the Finance Committee to meet once more to see if anything be worked out to build the swimming pool and pavilion at King Springs Park. would like the park to completed if at all possible. could He Citizens Reports - Ken Travis stated he was going to build a home in Smyrna and was informed by the permit department that he would have to purchase a general contractors license to build his own home. He voiced his disagreement with this procedure to Mayor and Council. Inspector David Granade stated the Southern Building Code defined a contractor as anyone who engages in constructing a building of any kind for a profit. and his interpretation was that his profit would be the money he saved in building his own home. Attorney Camp did not agree with this interpretation and said the ordinance would have to be amended if Mr. Travis is considered a general contractor. Mr. Travis was advised to contact the building inspector tomorrow. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ************************ The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held June 20, 1977 at City Hall. Smyrna, Georgia. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor Arthur T. Bacon at 7:30 o'clock P.M. All Councilmen were present. Also present was Attorney Chuck Camp. City Clerk Willouise Spivey. Controller Ron Egger. Police Chief Everett Little. Fire Chief Don Atkinson. Director of Parks and Recreation Lee Silver. City Inspector David Granade, Director of Public Works Jim David. Director of Civil Defense Jim Farley and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Homer Kuhl. followed by the pledge to the Flag. No Citizens Reports. (Continuation of June 20. 1977 Meeting) Revenue Sharing expenditures was postponed until. next when all the budgets.will be approved. Frank Gardner. Chairman of the Certified City Committee. gave a report on activities thus far. stated the committee had and made survey. They have by Georgia September. 1975. They discrepancies was elearly cleanup operations; ward by was begun is working. Another problem lack of public buildings:i.n the city. Many of these will be when the long range program begins. He thanked Mayor Council as well as the department heads, for their cooperation. Jim Tolleson expressed his thanks to the cOIlITllittee and stated we were still trying to get a street sweeper. Mrs. Henry requested property located at 1326 Coneord be rezoned to General Commercial. Bill Lucas. Mrs. wanted to purchase Property and build a tire stated metal. with a brick front. that he could ad- 161 foot frOntage and the driveways Concord , spokesman for the opposition to this a signatures the zoning. Bill Darby made the permit since there was a across the street. seconded During discussion said he did not proper this type business it does not comply with the Land Use and Zoning Bo.,;j.rd recommended this zoning be denied. Elbert he misunderstood the motion and withdrew his second~ Homer Kuhl to deny the zoning. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote and one against. Bill Darby voted against the motion. requested property<located at 725 Burbank to Limited Commercial. Mr. Baldwin stated residence into a real estate office. florist shop or a Zoning.Board recommeJ:lded this rezoning be denied. the opposition. Elbert Coalson made a motion the stated by the Planning and Zoni.ng Board. Rem the motion and the vote was unanimous. to convert The for a van for the Parks and Recreation Department. . read and are Trade City GMC $7,717.06 - 1978 model. delivery 12 to 16 weeks Day's Chevrolet No Bid C. O. time. rejected. due to the length of delivery and the vote was unanimous. Bids were>opened for (1) 1977 LN800 Ford Chassis for the Sanitation Department, read and are recorded as follows: Peach State Ford $12,980.97 Capital Ford Truck $15.975.10 Jerry 1'1ills made a motion the bids be turned over to cOIlITllittee with authority to act. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. advi.sed the wrecker service contract expires July 8. 1977. He of three. Canada. Bill Darby and Rem Bennett to work E. Little up guidelines for the new wrecker upon permits were presented by City Inspector David Granade and the foll<::x\>iring action is recorded: and Peggy M. Adkins requested a building permit to build a duplex at Homer Kuhl a motion the permit be granted, Bill Darby motion and the vote unanimous. (Continuation of June 20, 1977 Meeting) (2) Amtere Corporation was granted a permit to install a building in Cobb Center December 16. 1976. This permit has expired and they are now asking the permit be renewed. with permission to erect the building at another site in Cobb Center. Elbert Coalson made a motion the permit be granted. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (3) Sally C. Kelly of 1794 Cimmaron Court requested a side yard variance in order to enclose a carport. A letter was presented from the adjoining neighbor which read as follows: "It is my understanding that Sally C. Kelly of 1794 Cimmaron Court, Smyrna, Ga. has applied for a building permit to enclose her carport. I further understand that the building as it is presently erected does not meet the side yard set back requirements. being only six feet from the adjoining property rather than the required ten feet. As the abutting property owner. I have no objection to the carport enclosure." Signed: Mrs. William Hopwood and William H. Hopwood. (4) George B. Hans~ Jr. requested a permit to move a building, purchased from Woodland Products, onto a lot owned by the C&S Bank and located at 2461 South Cobb Drive to use as an office for a used car lot. A letter was submitted. signed by Peggy Smith, which read as follows: "Be it known that I. Earl Smith of Earl Smith Floors agree to allow the use of my rest room and facilities to the car lot at 2461 So. Cobb Drive." Elbert Coalson made a motion the permit be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (5) Welcome Bourne Drive be granted. All Baptist Church requested a permit to remodel a building at 460 to use as an activity building. C. O. Canada made a motion the permit Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (6) U. S. Petroleum Corporation requested a permit to construct a self-service automotive fuel center at 3815 South Cobb Drive. Plans had been approved by the Fire Department. Elbert Coalson made a motion the plans be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (7) Nance Brown requested a variance in the King Springs Plaza Shopping Center but it was postponed until the police check was completed on the manager. (8) Amvet Corporation applied for a building permit at 2520 Spring Road for an Amvet Center. Jim Tolleson said they had continued to remodel without the permit. It was brought out the traffic is too bad at this location to have this type business. Jim Tolleson made a motion the permit be denied. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion. Homer Kuhl said he did not want bingo in the city but thinks we must e the permit. After discussion. C. O. Canada made a motion the request be until the next meeting to allow more time to investigate. Jerry Mills seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was six for and one against. Jim Tolleson voted against the motion. On motion by Rem Bennett. seconded by Jim Tolleson, Chapter 6. Article II, Code, Section 6-10, Appendix K. Sub Section (e) of the Code of Ordinances, of Smyrna was amended to read as follows: Building City Sub-Section (e) Plan-Checking Fees - "When the valuation of a proposed addition exceeds $1.000.00 but is less than $5.000.00 there shall be no plan-checking fee. When the valuation of the proposed residential construction exceeds $5.000.00 the plan checking fee shall be $20.00. When the valuation of the proposed commercial construction exceeds $5.000.00 said plan-checking fee shall be equal to one-half of the building permit fee as set forth in Section 107.4." Vote on the motion was unanimous. Mayor Arthur T. Bacon advised that Roy Free's term on the Civil Service Board has expired. C. O. Canada made a motion Roy Free be appointed co the Civil Service Board for a term of six (6) years. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Due to the first Monday in July falling on the 4th of July, the next council meeting was changed to the first Tuesday. July 5, 1977. July 5. 1977 was the date set to hear the appeal of David W. Mulks of the decision of Recorder's Court on June 16. 1977. Attorney Camp read the ordinance creating the position of a Finance Administration Director. After discussion, it was delayed until the next meeting. (Continuation of June 20. 1977 Meeting) C. O. G#I'il",dam",de a motion to closgSanford Place on July 11th through July 15th until 10:00 P.M. during the Pony League District Tournament. Bill Darby seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. C. O. Canada made a motion one-way street signs be put up on Sanford Place. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Homer a motion that resolutions be signed by Mayor Arthur T. Bacon en- city to apply for two federal grants. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. reported he had reSEarched the annexation code and checked with 's office on the annexation of streets. Streets are annexed according to the type of annexation and the laws are not too plain. Attorney Camp advised the city to meet with Cobb County and work out a formal plan on annexing streets. Committee Reports - Jim Tolleson advised the city had had no fire losses in May. made a motion we request bids for the installation of four (4) sirens. to opened at the next meeting. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. To be paid from Revenue Sharing funds. Bill Darby reminded every- one of the Blood Drive. June 22, 1977 at the First Methodist Church from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Jim Farley, Director of Civil Defense. stated he would like to see..thg city give an annual award to the department giving the most blood. to be figu+ed on a percentage basis. Jerry Mills recommended this item be turned over to the Employees Benefit Committee. Jerry Mills made a motion that a all-way stop sign be erected at ElDlWood Drive at Corn Road. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Homer Kuhl made a motion that Wallace Pate's CPA firm audit the city books another year. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Homer Kuhl called a Finance Committee meeting for 3:00 P.M. Thursday afternoon. and a Budget meeti.ng at 7: 30 P.M. Monday night. made a motion a three~way stop sign be erected at Old Concord Road Springs Road. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. C. O. announced the Smyrn", Parks and Recreation Track Teanl members Cindy White and Sam Hill all won State of Georgia AAU Junior Olympic advanced to the Region III Championships at Auburn University on and 9th. Ten local area track stars running under the Smyrna name also advanced. Smyrna won 3rd place in Boys 10 and 11, 1st place in Boys . 2nd place in the 16 and 17 boys division. The girls team finished of a field of 13 teams. C. O. Canada made a motion the city pay $55.00 for lodging. mealS. gasoline for the Director to accompany the team to Auburn University. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The team will run this Friday and Saturday in the Atlanta Invitational Track and Field Championships at Lakewood Stadium. The 4th of July Festival will be held on July 2nd and the parade begins at 10:00 A.M.. the cake cutting will be at 11:15 A.M., watermelon cutting at 3:00 P.M. and fireworks at 10:00 P.M. Nancy Puffe, a mE;!mber of the Certified City Committee. asked if was going to be allotted any funds. Homer Kuhl stated $1000 had been the Revenue Sharing budget and a public hearing of these expenditures next Monday night. Faith Moore of Farmstead Condomi'iliums park climbing over the in the swimming pool, were hitting thg fence and be put put down railroad ties in front stated they were having with kids and they were afraid someo'ile would be pulling into the parking spaces next to damage was being done. It was suggested fence and Jim Tolleson said the city would fence to act as stop bars. (Continuation of June 20, 1977 Meeting) Attorney Camp recommended a separate file be on record of all the traffic con- trol devices approved in the city, to be filed in the office of the City Clerk. Homer Kuhl asked to make a statement. He said it had been a privilege to serve as a councilman for l3~ years for the best citizens in the State of Georgia. and regretted he had to resign as of July 1, 1977, due to his company transferring him to Columbus. He thanked his wife for her cooperation. also the Council. Members of council expressed their regrets and thanked Mr. Kuhl for the good job he had done for the City of Smyrna and stated it had been a pleasure to work with him both as a councilman and as a friend. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:18 P.M. ************************ A special called meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall. Smyrna. Georgia. June 27. 1977 and called to order by presiding officer Mayor Arthur T. Bacon at 7:30 P.M. All Councilmen were present except Rem Bennett. who was on vacation. Also present was Attorney Chuck Camp. City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Controller Ron Egger. Fire Chief Don Atkinson and Director of Parks and Recrea- tion Lee Silver. Invocation was given by Homer Kuhl, followed by the pledge to the Flag. Citizens Reports - C. J. Fouts presented plans for a warehouse to be built on Atlanta Road. Fire Chief Don Atkinson said the plans met the requirements of the State Code but were not stamped by a Certified Engineer. and they could not be approved without this stamp. Mr. Fouts said they would get the required stamp this week and asked for a temporary permit in order to lay the foundation of the building. Homer Kuhl made a motion to issue a permit to lay the foundation only. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Lee Silver invited Mayor and Council to take part in the July 4th festivities by sharing in the cake cutting at 11:15 A.M. and the watermelon cutting at 3:30 P.M. Lee Silver. Director of Parks and Recreation. along with members of his staff, presented Councilman H uhl with the departments "Gold Certificate." Lee stated that when he sta to work with the City of Smyrna in 1974 he started giving these certificates to very outstanding persons only. The one presented to Mr. Kuhl was the 7th award given. Mr. Kuhl thanked Lee and his staff for the outstanding job they have done in the Parks and Recreation Department. Sharing expenditures was held. Homer Kuhl stated two groups. the Senior Citizens and the Certified requested funds. The restrooms the Senior Citizens d and other requests have been included in ed through June of 1978 total $265,000. The is for $244.286. Homer Kuhl made a motion the proposed Capital Revenue Sharing Funds. be approved as presented. in the amount Canada seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 1be public hearing on the Revenue that in the first public hearing City Committee. were and reque thi budget for this year Expenditure Budget, of $244,286. C. O. Homer Kuhl presented the General Fund operational budget as follows: Administrative Garage Library Civil Defense Streets Police Fire Sanitation Parks Purchasing $558,723 198.662 46.836 22.000 186.555 742,448 573.812 378.480 245,935 32.436 A motion was made by Homer Kuhl to approve the budgets as submitted. Jerry Mills seconded the motion. Mr. Kuhl stated this was a balanced budget and we will have a small amount in contingency. A 7% salary increase. plus additional personnel and equipment is included. Vote on the motion was unanimous. (Continuation of June 27. 1977 Meeting) The Department budget in Kuhl and he moved that it be approved as motion and the vote was unanimous. of $885,529 was presented>by.Hpmer presented. Jim Tolleson seconded the The total 1977-78 budgets are as follows: Operating Budgets, General Fund Water Department Revenue Sharing $2,985,840 885.529 244.286 $4,115,655 Mr. Kuhl expressed his appreciation for the cooperation he received from the committees and all the department heads in preparing these budgets. Mayor Arthur Bacon stated that whe;n Homer Kuhl resigned on June 20th. no action was taken and he recommended council accept his resignation as of July 31. 1977. since he would not be moving until August. Mayor Bacon also advised he would appoint Bill Darby as Finance Chairman. Jerry Mills made a motion to accept the resignation of Homer Kuhl as of July 31, 1977. Bill Darby seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Kuhl said he would be working with Bill Darby and the lfinance Committee and would help in any way he could. Mayor Bacon said that on the night of July 11th he would like for Mayor and Council to honor Homer Kuhl and his wife Georgia, with dinner in Atlanta. Mayor Bacon will be at the GMA convention at the Atlanta Hilton and he asked that all councilmen bring their wives and meet in his hotel room. Jerry Mills said he was going to bring a coffee pot to City Hall in order to have coffee for the c:Ltizens of Ward 3 and his visitors. He is going to buy the coffee and aSked permission to use city electricity. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M. 1 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF CITY OF SMYRNA A special meeting of Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna having been ca::U.ed for 8 :30 P. M., Ju1y 5. 1977 at City Hall at the City of Smyrna for the purpose of discussion and approval to borrow not more than $200.000, to be deposited in the General Fund: And notice of time. place and purpose of said meeting having been waived by Mayor and each councilman: Motion having been duly made and seconded. the following reso1ution was unanimously passed: "Be it resolved that the Mayor is hereby authorized to borrow a sum not to exceed $200,000 at the lowest interest rate then available for a period not to exceed 120 days. and in no event to be repayable after December 30. 1977. And further. be it resolved that said sums shall be deposited in the General fund of the City. to be repaid from and upon receipt of 1977 ad valorem taxes."