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September 11/18, 1978 Council Meeting I, A. as term, and that I best of my abili OF THE CIVIL S said City. So help swear that I will well and truly demean myself ice Board of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing fully enforce the Charter of said City to the fear or favor, and in all my actions as CLERK act as I believe for the best interest of the God. Seal) Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of September, 1978. of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. The meeting was called to Frank Johnson at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All Council present was City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk ter N Fire Chief Don Atkinson, Police r Parks and Recreation Director Sherry ReWorks Director J. E. David and Invocation was uncilman Jim Hawkins, followed by the pledge to the flag. "Youth Help Hospital in the Atlanta Chamber of Jack Shinall seconded the Farmer asked permission to hold a Bike-a-Thon on time will be 9:00 O'Clock a.m. from Brinkley Park, , Dunn Street, Collier Drive, Lee Street, Daniel Drive, to the park. The theme of the Bike-a-Thon will be going to the St. Judes Childrens Research Barbara Price is the local chairman, sponsored by Jim Tolleson made a motion the permit be granted. motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. (2) Wayne Hill stated he was qui is that he w sand Recr in parks. Asa said maintenance, etc., a a motion approval be fill his requirement for carried by a 7-0 vote. a Boy Scout and working on his Eagle Badge. One re- ect that would benefit the City. He had talked tor Asa Howard and was told he could work with him opt a mini park or the cemetary and take care of the be glad to work with Mr. Hill. Elbert Coalson made to Wayne Hill to work with the parks department to ful- the Eagle Badge. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which of the Pro Bowlers Shop in Belmont Village, reported that beer and leaving broken bottles in the parking lot in front of d they meet there every night and the parking lot was a Chief Little said he had had no complaints but that he the Smyrna Pawn Brokers to be located in Jonquil status of his application. Mayor Johnson advised because it had not been advertised in the news- paWL. shop apPlication must be advertised, but ; thus the delay. After discussion, Jerry Mills request for license be advertised for one week and be heard at amendment to the ordinance had not been voted motion and the vote was 6-1. Rem Bennett, Elbert Ils, Bill Darby and Jim Tolleson voted for. Jim Hawkins voted against. twood, representing Parks and on which ds. Smyrna Athletic Association, thanked Mayor and ector Asa Howard for their assistance in finding eir home games. They are using Wills and Floyd nson thanked Mr. Portwood for coming and apologized attending the SAA parade on September 2nd, due to or Day weekend. , stated he was here in behalf of Senior Citizens se in their taxes. He stated the increase in increases in the sanitation and sewer charges a fixed income, and he asked Mayor and Council to imposing more taxes on these Senior Citizens. Jerry ng on a plan to increase the amount of have three or four Senior Citizens to he would be glad to contact the citizens and finance committee. ushing for a task force to get together and look t with our county commissioners, our state tee established, and go forward. d a complaint about the Frasier Street. Due to nto Bank Street from St to contr the titio th the si ures fast traffic on Bank Street. a hill and speeding traffic, ay. She asked for g traffic. Jack homeowners in the area (Continuation of September 11, 1978 Meeting) asking the speed be checked. Mr. Scroggs asked if a warning sign could be in- stalled. Jerry Mills asked Police Chief Little to look into a stop sign at Frasier and Bank Street and give the street committee a recommendation. In the meantime, "Slow" signs will be put up. Jack Shinall stated the street committee and police department had studied the intersection of Ward Street and Powder Springs Street and they feel a caution light at this point is not warranted. Their recommendation is that three-way stop signs be erected. Jack Shinall made a motion that three-way stop signs be put up at this intersection for a period of 60 days, after which time they will make a decision to remove them or make them permanent. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Opening of bids: Bids were opened, read and are recorded as follows: (1) No bids received for the three (3) surplused police cars. (2) Resurfacing OI 21 streets: C. W. Matthews Co. MacDougald-Warren, Inc. $107,433.90 87,564.50 Jim Hawkins made a motion bids be turned over to committee for action. Coalson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Elbert (3) Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance Contract: Cobb Heating and Air Reeves Heating and Air $1,490.00 2.650.00 Jerry Mills made a motion bids be turned over to the finance committee for review with authority to act. Rem Bennett seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Franchise transIer: Wyndell Dean, representing Cable Holdings. Inc., stated that on July 17, 1978 Mayor and Council approved the Iranchise transIer or the community antenna television service from Jones Intercable, Inc., to Cable Holdings, Inc. Mr. Dean said they now have Iormed a Georgia Corporation and asked the franchise transIer be approved to Cable Holdings of Georgia, Inc., instead of Cable Holdings, Inc. The stockholders are the same. Jerry Mills made a motion the transIer be approved Ior Cable Holdings of Georgi.a, Inc. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion and the vote was 7-0. Jack Shinall made a motion $4,376.77 be approved to replace water mains on Pasadena Place. This expense to be paid Irom the E&C Fund. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Jim Tolleson made a motion $2,500 be allocated to re-sod King Springs Park, to be paid Irom the Parks and Recreation budget, and be re-entered in the budget at mid- year. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. ~ Commercial building permits were presented by Inspector John Steely and upon his recommendation the following action is recorded: (1) Dunkin' Donuts requested a side and rear yard variance in order to build a shop at the corner of South Cobb Drive and Concord Road, in Dickson Shopping Center. The existing building will be torn down. After discussion. Rem Bennett made a motion the variances be granted. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. (2) Western Auto requested a permit to remodel their building in Belmont Hills for a restaurant. Jack Shinall made a motion the permit be granted. Rem Bennett seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Plans were approved by the Fire Department. Rem Bennett made a motion a front yard variance of 14' be granted on Lot 27, Mosswood Court, Patricia Place subdivision, builder Giles R. Smith. Mr. Bennett had a letter signed by all the homeowners in the area stati.ng they were aware OI the variance and did not object. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. ,~ Jerry Mills made a motion A. L. Boyd be appointed as Clerk of the Board. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 September 11, 1978 Meeting) was vacant due to the untimely death of Fred R. Maynard. administered the Oath of Office to A. L. Boyd as Clerk of the Board. Amendment: Rem Bennett made a motion to amend the sign ordinance as WHEREAS, general signs (billboards) adversely affect the aesthetic quality of life in WHEREAS. general advertising signs constitute undue distractions to motorists and, WHEREAS. general welfare and safety of signs have an adverse affect on the health, of Smyrna, NOW THEREFORE, b that the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna on September 11, 1978 d Article 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Smyrna which is commonly called the "Sign Code" as follows: Amend Section 6-100 "Prohibited Signs" as follows: "No general advertising sign (billboards) shall be erected which shall exceed 75 square feet with the maximum dimension allowable being 9 feet wide or 9 feet long." Delete Section 6-103(e) "General Advertising Signs - Billboards" in its entirety. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion. include: Jim Tolleson made a motion to amend the motion to are date shall however, that this section shall not apply to existing signs which of the date of this ordinance for a period of five years from reof and thereafter all signs in violation of the provisions hereof be removed." Bill Darby seconded under grandfat ce, req if it could be Coalson said h be able to mot:i im and rt against. the motion to amend. Jerry Mills stated we had always operated not think it was right to signal out one down after five years. Mayor Johnson asked said he believes it can be enforced. Elbert do anything that would cause a man not to s. After further discussion, vote on the amendment ote. Voting for the motion was Jim Tolleson, Bill Jack Shinall and Rem Bennett. Voting against was Jerry Mills Vote on the original motion carried 6-1. Elbert Coalson voted Rem made a motion the Pawnbrokers Ordinance be amended by adding Section 14-5 .1 (a) and (b): "Notice of Intent to Engage in Business and Hearing." (a) All applicants for es hereunder shall give notice of the purpose of maki advertisement at least one (1) time a week for two newspaper published in the City in which the ty are carried. which notice shall contain the proposed business and shall give the partnership, the name of the partners; s of the officers and the date and time the application. The ent referred to herein shall be of the type not smaller than ten ( t capital and lower case and shall be at least a one (1) inch column advertisement. (b) Upon filing of the application for a Pawn Shop and/or Swap Shop license with the license bureau, the applicant shall deposit a processing fee of seventy-five dol , to cover the cost of advertising, investi- gation and proce e application and said fee is not refundable. TIlis fee is in addition to the normal business license fees. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. committee recommended the rotation of the City's He made a motion the following policy be adopted: of Smyrna had. demand deposits yearly in excess of $4 (Continuation of September 11, 1978 Meeting) These demand deposits should be utilized in the fullest manner benefit the City and, Rotating demand the competitive posture depositors, It is in the interest of all citizens of Smyrna to utilize these accounts for a specified period of time banking institutions and better benefits NOW , be it ro.tating banks in prospering, the Mayor and City Council of Smyrna bank accounts on a periodic basis demand to assist adopt with the rotation to be implemented first with the consideration of benefiting the Smyrna.a~d second institutions. of encouraging This. rotation should take place preferably ona yearly basis. It this to the .and. be implemented as soon as following manner: :Fund Revenue Bank & Trust, from Cobb "Bank & Trust to County, other funds presently at County be transferred to Cobb Bank & Trust. Jack the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. motion the the motion August 7, 1978 be approved as submitted. by a 7-0 vote. the motion 21, 1978 be approved as submitted. by a 7-0 vote. the replacement of water mains on Pasadena be $559.00 be approved for a caution light Street and Guthrie Street. Jim Hawkins by a 7-0 inter- the Jim David is holding traffic light Road a full two and of King Busbee will the Craft Bill There business, adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Hall, Frank was Gunter Recreati.on , Director of Public Works and representatives of the press. ,~ 1978 Meeting) ion was given by Councilman Elbert Coalson, followed by the pledge to the leson. Chairman of ion Commission n, Billie Hal Cheshire had been on e coach, helped Lockheed for twenty-t of his appointment 0 Mr. Cheshire with a Mayor and Council t resignation with regrets. Parks and Recreation. introduced members of the Parks and lows: Marion Wilhelm, Bob Arnold. Harold M. Cheshire, Kathy Brooks and Don Lillie. Mr. Tolleson stated the Board since the beginning in 1972, was a Little the Midget Foo sociation and been employed by Mr. Cheshire is retired and asked to be relieved and Recreation Commission. Bob Arnold presented appreciation. All members of the Commission and Cheshire for serving on the Board and accepted his Mayor Johnson presented three retired City employees with service pins. Joe Porterfield was empl y the City for 21 years and was Chief of the Fire Depart- ment when he retire liam E. Ridgley was with our Public Works Department for 26 years. Carl J. Carson was with the Fire Department for 16 years. Mayor Johnson thanked these men for their years of work and dedication to the City. Lind~ Wells, a member of the Certified Cities Committee, presented Mayor and Council w the Certified Cities Award Plaque. received from Governor Busbee at the Governor's am Banquet 5th. Mayor Johnson stated the Certified Cities Award gives ion as a progressive and active city. He thanked the committee, Linda Wel ffe, Shirley Vennell, Katie Johnson and Chairman Jim Tolleson for the s and hard work which enabled us to receive the award. and presented er with a plaque. The committee presented Jim Tolleson a t-shirt with "Jim's printed on the front. A motion was made by Jim Hawkins to request bids for a new roof for the city garage parts shed. to be opened at the next meeting. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Bill Darby made a motion a business license be approved for Jay Wallace. Smyrna Pawn Brokers, 2935 Atlanta Road. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Mayor Johnson advised that with the resignation of Hal Cheshire from the Parks and Recreation Commission a new appointment should be made from Ward 3. Ward 3 Council- man Jerry Mills stated the appointment would be made at the next council meeting. Don Lil . Parks an September 1978. Jim two-year term. Jerry reation Commission member from Ward 7, term expires in son made a motion Don Lillie be appointed for another s seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Mayor Johnson called for a recess at 7:45. Reconvened at 7:57. Rem Bennett made a motion the division off Reed Buffaloe, subject to the motion which carried by a preliminary plat be approved for a 36 house sub- as Greenforest Subdivision and being built by W. E. of the Planning and Zoning Board. Jerry Mills seconded 7-0 vote. Elbert Coalson advised that Cobb County Tax Commissioner John K. Chastain had asked all cities in Cobb Co to allow his office to set up and sell automobile tags in each city. two day week from the first of January through March 15th. Elbert Coalson made a motion Mayor and Council approve the sale of automobile tags by Cobb County personnel, from the Council Room, two days per week from January 2nd through March 15th. Rem Bennett seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Sherry Reavis reported the Recreation department was offering lessons in disco dancing. also adult volleyball will start soon. Jerry Mills made a motion Bank Street be closed from King Street east to City Hall, during the hours of the aft Show in Centennial Park on September 23. 1978. Jack Shinall seconded the mot ich carried by a 7-0 vote. Jim Hawkins made a Fire Chief Don Atkinson be given authority to sign a Mutual Aid Agreeme other fire departments in Cobb County, subject to a check with the insurance company to be sure our firemen would be covered by our insurance company. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Jim H stadi in or the City rty behind Wills football s to move the fence back water to run under the (Contin\.latlon of September 18, 1978 Meeting) stadium. deeded all amotion the of Elbert Coalson property hehindthe Wills stadium be the Board of Education to take care of the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Smyrna Community Blood Hall on September 19 There no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. , WARD ]