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June 5/19/22, 1978 Council Meeting June 5, 1978 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on June 5, 1978 at the City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor Frank Johnson at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All Councilmen were present. Also present was Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Finance Director Gunter Newsom, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley, Inspector John Steely, Public Works Director James David, Fire Chief Don Atkinson, Assistant Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Police Chief Everett Little, Parks and Recreation Director Asa Howard, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Jim Hawkins, followed by the pledge to the flag. The first order ox business was the recognition of long term city employees. Mayor Johnson stated he was pleasantly surprised at the number of employees with over ten years of service and issued "Service Pins" to the following: (over ten years but less than fifteen) City Hall Police - Lucille Austin David Farmer John Young James Bivins Willouise Spivey G. R. Galloup Kent Sims Tommy Harper Larry Dunn Ben Cantrell Eddie Bessette Dusty Rhodes Fire - Sherman Vaughn Steve Knox Water - Sanitation Tom Collier Luke Butler Leon Cantrell Grady Cantrel.l (over fifteen years but less than twenty) City Hall Library Fire - Water - Nora Proctor Katherine Jones Dennie Stone Vic Broyles Jonah Smith Buddy Elrod Dotty Putnam Ike Thornton Streets Sanitation Lamar King Herman Wheeling (over twenty years but less than twenty-five) Fire Water Don Atkinson Elmer Wester Hubert Cochran (over twenty-five but less than thirty) Water - George Cook James David Thirty (30) Year Pins: (over thirty years but less than thirty-five) Water Forest Bedford Cecil HcCollum Hayor Johnson thanked these employees for the years of faithful service to the city. He announced that five (5) year service pins would be presented to forty-two (42) city employees Tuesday, June 6th, in the Council room. Bill MacKenna thanked the city officials for their support and the 10,000 Meter Road Race held May 20, 1978. He said the race was due largely to the go~d work of the Smyrna Police Department, Park~ and Recreation Department and the Civil Defense Department. He praised the Police Department, stating that in his opinion Smyrna has the best Police Department any- place. He also praised the city employees and thanked them for the service they had given him. Bids for one (1) 60" Lift-type Cutter for the Street Department were opened. read and are recorded as follows: Ward Tractor Company Ponce De Leon Ford Tractor Atlanta Ford Tractor Sales Cobb Co. Tractor Company Franklin Ford Tractor Co. Cobb Ford Tractor, Griffin New Sidewinder 5x5 lift-type 909 Series Ford Rotary Cutter Model 600 RW w/stump jumper Ford Hodel 909 Rotary Cutter Model 906-16 Rotary Cutter Ford Rotary Hower 908-18 $595.00 763.70 932.00 609.00 846.00 710.00 (Continuation ox June 5, 1978 Meeting) Jerry Jack all bids be turned over to the Street Committee for action. motion which carried 7-0. Management Chan~e - Retail Package Beer, Golden Gallon #46, 2254 Atlanta Road. Eva Smith Langley, applicant. Rem Bennett read a letter from Police Chiex R. E. Little stating that an investigation by that department did not rexlectany xactors that wou:Ld<bar the above listed applicant from obtaining the requested license. Rem Bennett made a motion the management change be approved. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion. Discussion followed as to whether it was necessary xor the applicant to be present at the hearing for a management change only. Section 3-34 of the Code of Ordinances states: "All persons applying for a new license or requesting a change in management. shall appear bexore the governing body when the application is to be considered." Jerry Mills stated that even though management: change applicants were not required to attend the hearings in the past, the Code oX Ordinances reads they should, and in his opinion we should abide by the Ordinance. Jack Shinall made a motion the request be tabled until the next meeting and the applicant be advised to attend. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried 6-1. Rem Bennett voted not to table. Commercial building permits were submitted by John Steely and upon his recommen- dations the xollowi.ng action is recorded: (1) The Cobb County Board ox Education requested a permit to build a parking lot at Griffin Hiddle School. The plans met all requirements. Elbert Coalson made a motion the permit be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (2) Smyrna Hospital requested a permit to renovate the intensive care unit at the hospital. Plans had been approved by the Fire Marshal. Jerry Hills made a motion the permit be approved. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (3) Qua:Lity Partitions requested a permit to remodel 3266 South Cobb Drive, a part of Grant City, for a Sunshine Department Store. Plans met all the ordinances but had not been approved by the Fire Marshal. Jerry Mil.1s made a motion the permit be approved. contingent on approval of the Fire Harshal. Rem Bennett seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: Rem Bennett made a motion we amend the zoning ordinance, Section 402, by adding sub-section 402.7.1 "Boardinghouse." Bill Darby seconded the motion. After discussion, Jack Shinall made a motion this item be tabled for further study. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of May 1, 1978 be approved as submitted. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Jim Tolleson made a motion the minutes of Hay 15, 1978 be approved as corrected. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Jerry Hills made a motion the minutes of Hay 18, 1978 be approved as submitted. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Jim Tolleson advised the cost of poles for security lights for Phase II of King Springs Park was inadvertently left off the contract. He made a motion $2,046.30 be approved for the purchase of these poles. Jerry Mills seconded the motion. Finance Director Gunter Newsom advised this cost would be paid from the maintenance parks budget. Vote on the motion was 7-0. Parks Committee report: Jim Tolleson introduced Asa Howard as the new Director of Parks and Recreation. Assistant Director Sherry Reavis reported that Cindy Cochran, a membeJ;:' of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department's Track program for over three years, will be featured on national television soon and has set her sites on the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Cindy has set records on the county, state and national levels. Jim Tolleson made a motion the City of Smyrna award Cindy an "Outstanding Citizens Award." Jim Hawkins seconded the motion and the vote was 7~0. The presentation will be at the next council meeting on June 19, 1978. Asa Howard advised June was Park and Recreation month, this is GRPS week at Six Flags, the tennis tournament was June 12th, the water carnival June 14th and summer classes and day-camp start June 19th. Sherry reported Church Street Pool could possibly be ready to open this week. Bill Darby the Finance Committee would meet on Tuesday week to go over the budgets. (Continuation of June 5. 1978 Meeting) Bill Darby stated he had a request from Kenneth Sumner, 3292 Creatwood Trail, to erect a tower :Eor a ham radio. The tower would be 80' high and he asked for a variance from 30 feet. Bill Darby made a motion the variance be granted. Jerry Mills seconded the motion for discussion. Hr. Sumner said he was a member of the Walker County Civil De:Eense, knew all the federal rules and regulations regulating ham radios and towers. and everything would be in order and meet requirements. Mr. Sumner said he understood he would be required by the city to get a permit before erecting the tower. Vote on the motion to approve the variance was 6-1. Jim Hawkins voted against. Fire Committee: adjournment. Jim Hawkins asked the committee to meet with him immediately after Water Committee: Jack Shinall advised the letter to the citizens advising them of the changes in the water ordinance had not been mailed due to the court ruling; therefore, the effective date will be July 1, 1978 instead of June 1. Police Committee: Elbert Coalson said he attended the Mock Disaster scene on Spring Road last week and was impressed with the fast and efficient way the disaster was handled. He commended the Police, Fire. Civil Defense Rescue Units and Parks departments for furnishing the vehicles and victims, and the Smyrna Hospital for a job well done. Jim Farley, Director of Civil Defense called out the response time to the scene, caring for the victims, loading and time of arrival at the hospital. He also reported the Explorer Troop was having a flea market at Grant City this Saturday. Inspections Committee: Rem Bennett said we did need to have a zoning classification for a boardinghouse and he thought it would have to come under RMIO. He urged all council to read the proposed amendment and be prepared to act at the next meeting. Hayor Johnson advised that Chol Ki Min, Operator of the Smyrna Market, 3350 South Cobb Drive, was found guilty in Recorder's Court on June 1, 1978 of selling beer to a minor. This act was in violation of the Code of Ordinances, Section 3-63; therefore, his malt beverage license is being suspended, effective June 6, 1978, until such time as a show cause hearing can be held to determine if the suspension will be permanent. The date for the show cause hearing was set for June 19, 1978. Mayor Johnson read a letter from Chol Ki Hin, appealing the decision of Recorder's Court, Docket #33473, June 1. 1978. June 19. 1978 was the date called out to hear the appeal. Hayor Johnson reminded Council of the CHA Quarterly meeting at George's Restaurant on June 13th and the Jonquil Breakfast on June 21. 1978. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. ************************ June 19, 1978 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall. Smyrna. Georgia. on June 19, 1978. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor Frank Johnson at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All Councilmen were present except Bill Darby who out of town. Also present was City Attorney Charles Camp. City Clerk Willouise , Finance Director Gunter Newsom, Police Chief R. E. Little, Fire Chief Don Inspector John Steely, Director of Public Works Jim David, Parks and Recreation Director Asa Howard. Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Jim Hawkins, :Eollowed by the pledge to the flag. Presentation of Disti shed Citizen's Award: Mayor Johnson recognized Cindy Cochran and presented her Distinguished Citizen's Award. He congratulated Cindy on her record as a "Track Star" and assured her the City of Smyrna, her city, would be pulling for her all the way in her efforts at the 1980 Olympics to be held in Hoscow. Cindy is the daughter of former councilman Earle Cochran. Citizen' pa a.m. at Atlanta Pete Brown. representing the Smyrna Jaycees, requested a the 4th of July. The parade is scheduled to commence at 10:00 Cherokee Street, proceed up Cherokee to Atlanta Road, south on Jonquil Shopping Center. Jerry Hills made a motion the permit be (Continuation of June 19, 1978 Meeting) granted. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Hearin~A:pl'eal of Decision of Recorder's Court, Chol Ki Min, Smyrna Harket: FurmanSrnith, Attorney for Hr. Min, swore in Chol Ki Min, Mrs. Chol Ki Min, KyungHiu, interpreter Rev. David'Chai, Smyrna Detective Lt. David Farmer and SteveB"ggay., Attorney Smith asked the witnesses be sequestered. Mayor Johnson stated> that on May 19, 1978, Chol Ki Min, owner of the Smyrna Market, was observed selliugbeer to a minor and on Hay 20, 1978, Chol Ki Min was issued a citation, Case ff33473, requesting that he appear in Recorder's Court and wascfined $200 for violating Section 3-63 of the Code of Ordinances. Hr. Min pleaded "not guilty" in Recorder's Court and this meeting is to hear his appeal of the court's decision. Attorney Smith said the defendant pleads not guilty. Mayor Johnson asked Lt. Farmer to state what happened on Hay 19, 1978, resulting in these charges being made Chol Ki Min. Lt. Farmer stated they had received several complaints from that alcoholic beverages were being sold to minors and acting on orders from the Police Chief he set up surveillance on Friday, May 19, 1978. At around 7:30 p.m., Steve Buggay and two other persons, Steve Hooper and Cecil Westbrook entered the Smyrna Market. Steve Buggay walked to the back cooler and picked up a Miller's six-pack, walked to the cash register and purchased the beer from Mr. Hin. He left the store, traveled south on South Cobb Drive to King Springs Plaza at which time he was pulled over by Lt. Farmer. Hr. Buggay had a drink in his hand at the time he was stopped and he was placed under arrest as a minor being in possession of beer. On Hay 20, 1978, he went to Smyrna Harket and issued Chol Ki Hin a citation and explained the charge being brought against him, which was selling alcoholic beverages to Steve Buggay, a white male, 16 years of age. Lt. Farmer stated that when he stopped Steve Buggay he llad on his person a valid Georgia Drivers License. A patrol car was called to the scene and Steve Buggay was trans- ported to the police station and released to his parents. Lt. Farmer stated he saw the transaction of money for the sale of the beer from outside the store. After receiving a written complaint in Harch, Officer HcBerry advised Chol Ki Hin of the complaint and told him the store would be under surveillance. Attorney Smith said at this time he raised a constitutional question to the entire prosecution on the grounds that it appears to be selective enforcement of the particular ordinance in question as he could find no other prosecution for selling beer to a minor and the only revocation of a license for that reason. He said he had reason to believe it is the only store placed under surveillance for selling beer to a minor and it is his contention that this is being done only because Mr. Hin is of oriental extraction and is not a citizen. Hayor Johnson advised Hr. Smith that police records were confidential and there was no way he would be advised if other businesses were under surveillance. In answer to Hr. Smith's question, Lt. Farmer stated he was standing in the parking lot of Smyrna Harket when he observed the sale. Attorney Smith drew a diagram of the intersection of Smyrna Hill Drive and South Cobb Drive. showing the location of the Parts Store and the Smyrna Market and entered it as evidence, document ffl. He asked Lt. Farmer to indicate by a mark on the diagram which way the detective car was facing, also where he was standing when he witnessed the sale. Attorney Smith also entered three pictures as evidence, documents 2, 3 and 4, and asked Lt. Farmer to identify them. Lt. Farmer advised he did not arrest the defendant immediately because he had orders to make more cases against the defendant. Lt. Farmer told Hayor Johnson he did not go in the store for fear he would be recognized. He did not know Hr. Buggay but when he entered the store he appeared to be a minor and that is why he was stopped. Hayor Johnson questioned Steve Buggay as to what happened the night of May 19, 1978. Hr. Buggay stated he went to Smyrna Harket to purchase some beer. He had bought beer once before. He said he was sixteen years old and was aware he was not purchase beer, but all his friends got it there. He said he had no his drivers license. He was not asked for an ID, only if he was years old, and he told Hr. Min he was eighteen. He paid for the beer, got and started south on South Cobb Drive and was stopped by Lt. Farmer at Plaza. He was not positive who took his money, Mr. Hin or the son Mayor Johnson said the license was issued to Chol Ki Min and he was for his employees. Steve Buggay said he had not been contacted by on behalf of Mr. Min. Attorney Smith cross examined Steve Buggay. In to a question, Steve BuggaY said he had not talked with anyone other than about this. He had not talked with Lt. Farmer since the night of the in Recorder's Court, neither has his parents. Steve said he Recorder's Court J{yung Hin sold him the beer on the night of 1978, that he was not positive, they look so much alike. Hr. Smith said in Recorder's Court Mr. Buggay testified it was nei't':her Chol Ki Min or Hin that sold him the beer. but another employee. Steve Buggay said he was not positive. Attorney Smith call.ed for a brief recess to confer with at 8:52. Chol Ki Min was called to testify. Hayor Johnson if he understood the charges made against him and the seriousness of (Continuation of June 19, 1978 Heeting) the violation. He stated he did and that he always checked drivers licenses to be sure the customer was eighteen. unless he knew the customer and knew he was over All his employees are familiar with the Ordinance on selling beer to He said he never knowingly sold beer to a minor, but it is possible he did when the store was crowded on Friday or Saturday nights and the young people all come in xrom the skating rink. He did not remember seeing Steve Buggay in the store. Hr. Hin said he remembered a Smyrna policeman coming into his store in Harch and warning him the city had had a written complaint that he was selling beer to minors and that his store was under surveillance. He said he informed his employees of this warning. Mr. Hin said he had a drivers license and fully understood how to determine the age ox a person by looking at them. He immediately told Mayor Johnson his age after looking at his license. Jack Shinall gave Mr. Hin a slip of paper with dates and asked him if a person with this birth date, 9/25/60. would be sold beer. Mr. Min said no. Mr. Hin said that since his licenses were suspended on June 6, 1978. he had removed the beer from the cooler and stored it out of view of the customers. Hr. Hin, realizing he was under oath, said he had not sold any beer since receiving the notice his licenses were suspended. In answer to a question by Elbert Coalson. Mr. Hin said he had never been treated badly by a citizen of Smyrna. Hr. Hin told Mr. Smith this store was the sole support of him and his family. and 40% of that income is from beer sales. Kyung Min was called to the stand. He stated he was employed at the Smyrna Harket and is twenty-one years old. He said he was aware of the policy of the store that they could not sell beer to anyone under eighteen years of age and he always asked for their ID. He did not know Steve Buggay before the trj_al and did not remember selling him any beer. He had never sold beer to a minor to his knowledge. Jack Shinall showed the same slip of paper, with the birthdate of 9/25/60 to Kyung Hin and he also said this person would be a minor. This paper was entered into the records as evidence, document C-l. Mrs. Chol Ki Hin stated she was familiar with the Ordinance on selling beer to minors but that she did no selling other than produce. She had seen her husband and sons checking drivers license many times. Jerry Mills asked Mrs. Min if she checked drivers licenses and she said that she did not because she only helped with the produce. Hayor Johnson called for a brief recess at 9:26 p.m. Heeting re- convened at 9;33 p.m. Mayor Johnson called for a motion on whether or not the decision of Recorder's Court would be upheld. Elbert Coalson made a motion to uphold the decision of Recorder's Court. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Show Cause Hearing - Chol Ki Min. Smyrna Market - License Revocation, Section 3-63: It was agreed the testimony heard in the previous hearing would continue in this hearing subject to recall of the witnesses. Mayor Johnson advised that on June 6, 1978, the Malt Beverage license for Chol Ki Min. owner of the Smyrna Harket had been suspended due to violation of the Code of Ordinance Section 3-63. selling beer to a minor. The purpose of this hearing is to determine if the suspension of the license will be permanent. Hr. Hin had been found guilty in Recorder's Court and fined $200.00 for violation of Section 3-63. Cecil Westbrook, witness for the city, was sworn in by Attorney Charles Camp. Mr. Westbrook said he was fourteen years of age and a student at Wills High School. He stated he did not have a drivers license. He. along with Steve Buggay and Steve Hooper went to Smyrna Harket on the night of Hay 19. 1978. He and Steve Hooper bought and paid for a canned coke and Steve Buggay bought beer. He stated that Steve Buggay showed some kind ox ID, not a drivers license. and purchased the beer. He testified they lext the store, went south on South Cobb Drive and was stopped by Lt. Farmer. who asked for ID's. Cecil was cross examined by Mr. Smith. He could not describe the ID card shown by Steve Buggay, other than it was white with some blue on it. Steve HOOper, witness for the city. was sworn in by Attorney Charles Camp. Steve said he was fourteen years old. He stated that on the night of Hay 19, 1978. he Steve Buggay and Cecil Westbrook went to Smyrna Harket. He and Cecil bought a Pepsi and Steve Buggay bought beer. He stated that Steve Buggay did show some sort of identification, a paper or card, but that it was not a drivers license. They leXt the store, went south on South Cobb Drive and was stopped by Lt. Farmer. In answer to Jim Tolleson, Steve Hooper said there was no conversation between Steve Buggay and Hr. Hin except when Mr. Min asked for identification and Steve showed him the white card or paper. When they left the store Steve Buggay opened one can of the beer and was drinking it when stopped. He said the ID card was white but did not have any blue on it. In answer to a question by Jerry Hills, Steve said he had not been contacted by Mr. Smith, Hr. Min, or anyone representing Mr. Min. The (Continuation of June 19. 1978 Meeting) answer was no. Hr. Smith had no questions of this witness. Mr. Smith moved to reopen the evidence the previous hearing and set aside the Mr. Hin, on the groun<isof new evidence that Steve Buggay did show This was not brought out in the testimony of Lt. Farmer and he that Mr. Hin did not intentionally sell beer to a mino:r. but was presentation of an ID card. Attorney Camp stated that any new discovered by the defendant as he would be the one person with the actual transaction. Hr. Smith stated that Hr. Hin did not Buggay being in the store or the transaction. The citation was twenty-four hours of the actual sale, but Hr. Min did not remember. said he would still like to move to reopen the evidence to include the testimony of Steve Hooper and Cecil Westbrook. Mayor Johnson told Mr. Smith we would continue thi,g hearing but if he wanted to make the motion to reopen the appeal of. the decision of Recorder's Court after this Show Cause hearing. he would be allowed to do so. Steve Bu~~aywas called to the stand. Mayor Johnson asked Steve to restate what he did when he went to Smyrna Harket on May 19, 1978. He said he went into the market, looked at the candy rack, went to the cooler and picked up an eight-pack of beer, walked back and put the beer on the counter and paid for it. Mr. Min asked him :if he was eighteen and he said yes. Mr. Hin put the beer in a bag, he picked it uP. walked out the door and got into his car and drove down South Cobb Drive. Johnson asked to see Steve Buggay' s drivers license but he d:id not have them with him. He said his date of birth was October 21, 1961 and that date was on his license. In answer to Jim Hawkins question, Steve testified that he did not show any kind of identification and was not asked for any when he bought the beer. Mr. Min asked if he was eighteen and he told him he was. was recalled. Jerry Mills asked Lt. Farmer if, while observing . he saw anything resembling an ID. Lt. Farmer stated that Lt. Farmer also stated that at the time of Steve Buggay's arrest he searched him, two other officers searched him. and there was no other identification on him, only his drivers license. AttorrteySmith presented a copy of Commendation from the Department of the Army to Chol KiHin.for outstanding and superior performance. Rev. David Chai, Hr. Hin's pastor stated it had been a great joy to know Hr. Hin in the Church and he is highly respected by the members. He spoke well of Mr. Hin and said if Hayor and Council saw fit to give him a second chance that he would work closely with him and felt sure that he would be a good member of the community. Attorney Smith said that Mr. Min's career was at stake. he has no previous convictions and a fine record in He feels that if there was a violation it was not intentional and would be due to not being familiar with American customs and American identi- fications~ He urged Council to return the license to Hr. Hin as he feels he will be doubly careful and no violation will occur in the future. Heeting recessed at 10:34 p.m.; reconvened at 10:43. Mayor Johnson stated all the testimony has been heard and he called for a motion onwhet::b.er t;he su.spension of the licenses would be permanent. Jerry Mills made a motion Mr. Hin's license be suspended until July 1, 1978. and effective tonight, June 19, 1978, he be put on twelve months probation and twelve months from this date if charges or violations have been brought against him. probation will be lifted~ Hawkins seconded the motion. After discussion. the motion carried 6-0. advised Mr. Min that his license would be held until July 1. 1978 and on that date he could again sell beer. He also stated that he believed the reaSOn Council was lenient was there was some possibility he did not understand the seriousness of the violation. He asked Rev. Chai to counsel Mr. Min and be sure he understands. Management Change .~ Golden Gallon #46 ~ Eva Smith Langley: Rem Bennett made a motion the m..'l.n{igement change for the Golden Gallon Malt Beverage License request be brougP.t; off table. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Vote on the.original motion to approve the request was 6-0. No commercial building permit request. Rem Bennett recommended no action be taken at this time on amending the zoning ordinance to include a boardinghouse classification. Reporting for Jim Tolleson. Asa Howard reported and the Church Street Pool is in operation. (Continuation of June 19, 1978 Meeting) Streets Sanitation Committee: Jerry Mills advised that Gunter Newsom had we take bids on 1500 garbage can liners. It seems there is only one company who manufactures these cans and they will not make a run of less than' 1500. at the cost of $10,500. Jerry Hills made a motion bids be requested for 1500 garbage can liners to be opened at the next council meeting. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion. During discussion Gunter said he had exhausted every option he could think of to avoid the large purchase. He had contacted other cities using the same size can and they all had a good supply. The motion carried 4-2. Jim Tolleson and Rem Bennett voted against. Gunter Newsom was requested to continue to search for an alternative. Finance Committee: In the absence of Bill Darby, Jerry Mills gave the report. Jerry stated that he and Jack Shinall had been working on the budgets almost daily. They, along with the Finance Director. have made some cuts already and have come up with some ideas for more revenue. The following figures are not final and are for your information only: Total revenues (incl. transfers) Expenditure request (6/19/78) Excess Expenditures over Revenue $5,090,086 5,352,053 26l,967 The following increases are not recommendations, merely ideas for you to be thinking about:. $1.00 increase in sanitation pickup $1.50 increase sewerage charge Employees contribution for dependent coverage of insurance Total $71,500 7l,500 ($35,750 to E&C Fund) 25,000 $168,000 The $261,967 deficit, minus the $168,000 additional revenues, would still leave a short fall of $93,967. He also stated it cost the city approximately $100,000 a year for trash pickup once a week. We could save money if we want to go to twice a month pickups. Jerry stated the last two years the city operated over budget and this year they were trying to continue services and reduce the cost to taxpayers, yet operate within the budget. He asked all councilmen to study their departments and come back to the Finance Committee with their thoughts and ideas. Water: Jack Shinall stated the city was operating with a deficit in the sewer department. The county is charging us more to treat the sewer than we are charging the customer. This is the reason for the suggested increase listed above. Jerry Mills stated the sanitation department last year lost approximately $30,000. Jerry Mills made a motion we have a called council meeting Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. to go over and approve the budgets, also to set the tax millage for 1977. Jack Shinall seconded the motion. Hotion carried. Rem Bennett will be on vacation. Jim Hawkins said the meeting of the fire committee would not be held tonight to the late hour. Jim Hawkins made a motion we appoint Hayor Frank Johnson as the voting delegate at the GMA Convention in Savannah, and Elbert Coalson as the alternate. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Jack Shinall advised a chart had been worked up on water and sewer charges in the other cities if anyone wanted to see it. Meeting adjourned at 11:17 p.m. ************************ June 22, 1978 The special called meeting of Mayor and Council was held June 22, 1978 at City Hall, Smyrna, Ceorgia. The purpose of the meeting was to approve 1978-79 budgets and set the millage rate of 1977. Those present were: Mayor Pro-tem Elbert Coalson, Jerry Mills, Jim Hawkins, Jack Shinall, Finance Director Gunter Newsom. (Continuat~on of June 22, 1978 Meeting) City Willou~se Spivey. Jim Tolleson was late. Hayor Johnson was out for business reasons, Bill Darby and Rem Bennett were on vacation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-tem Elbert Coalson at 6:00 p.m. Invocation was Jim Hawkiris, followed by the pledge to the flag. Elbert Coalson stated the meeting was called to discuss and approve the budgets but the Chairman of the Finance Committee was not here. 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