January 5/19, 1981 Council Meeting
Charter
at 1':30
1 members were present.
llouise Spivey, Police Chief
Jim David. Parks and
Civil Defense Director
by the pledge to the flag.
representatives from Dobbins Air Force
se Air Installation Compatible Use Zone
roblem of encroachment
in a manner which would
The two basic problems
ies and (2) the problem
use developmen"t for the
ly segmented and channel-
are informing surround-
ing and zoning activities,
future development. They asked that
program in all future zoning ordi-
at the last meeting to
s was present in the audience.
he bills had been paid.
(7) Section 707.2 requires 26 foot width of pavement for roads. Mr. Minchew
requested a variance for 24 foot wide roads. John Steely made a motion this
request be denied. Jerry Mills seconded the motion. which carried by a 7-0 vote.
(8) This item requesting a variance for fire stops every 8 living units instead
of the 4 required by city fire codes was withdrawn.
There were no commercial building permits to bring before Council.
Elbert Coalson made a motion that Chamber of Commerce dues for 1981 in the amount
of $600 be approved. Jinl Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Jim Tolleson made a motion the minutes of December 1. 1980 be approved as submitted.
Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Jerry Mills made a motion the minutes of December 15, 1980 be approved as submitted.
Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
John Steely said he had had quite a bit of vandalism in his
, especi.ally with cars driving through yards. John said he was begging
and pleading with those responsible not to do it, because when they were caught,
they will find it is a serious offense.
(Water) Jack Shinall said he had been requesting information in regards to the
cost to developers of water meters and sewer taps and his committee is working
on putting this information together.
Jim Hawkins said a lot of citizens were putting iron stakes in their yards on the
right of way to prevent cars from driving through their yard. He asked Attorney
Camp if the City would be liable if a child should fall on one and be injured. Mr.
Camp said if the City had actual knowledge of the stakes being on a right of way and
did not require the homeowner to remove them, we possibly could be liable.
(Sanitation) Jim Tolleson said the Christmas holidays put us behind with trash
pickups but we were beginning to catch up.
Jim Tolleson reported the Central Dispatch System is moving along slowly but surely
and training of the dispatchers begins tomorrow. They are still hoping to implement
the system the end of January, but are not pushing themselves for that date.
Jerry Mills thanked Attorney Camp for the good job he had done in defending the
law suit against the City over the 1,000 acre annexation.
Next Council meeting on January 1.9, 1981.
Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held January 19, 1.981 at City Hall,
Smyrna. Georgia. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding
officer Mayor Frank Johnson. All Council members were present. Also present was
City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Public Works Director Jim
David, Police Chief R. E. Little, Fire Qlief Don Atkinson, Parks and Recreation
Director Bill Johnston, Building Inspector Dan Steely, Civil Defense Director Jim
Farley and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Elbert Coalson, followed by the pledge to the flag.
There were no citizen reports.
to build
an
Jerry Mills made a moti.on the variance be
motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
motion the
rtment of
.1 Road to S
be authorized to approve
tation for the extension
Road. Jerry Mills seconded
Proposals
Study were opened and recorded as follows:
(1)
2 proposals included. covering 2 separate study
areas which are shown on exhibits within proposal.
Area I - covers
system
ly 1,960 manholes throughout Smyrna sewer
Area II - covers approximately 1.085 manholes, southwest Smyrna not included
$88,485
Time required for
and 255 calendar
ion will be roughly 335 calendar days in Area I
Area II.
$171,276 total
to set a time for full council to interview the
ideration to their proposals and the monies involved,
a meeting time. Jack Shinall thanked the two firms
said that hopefully before the next council meeting
ith the entire council in order that they would
the entire proposal. Jack said this work would be
25 percent basis.
permits were presented by Inspector Dan Steely and are recorded
Robert Smith applicant, requested
quare feet of mini-warehouses
n approved by the Inspections
Steely recommended they be approved. Jerry
be approved. seconded by John Steely. Vote
Week" in
. Presid
their
help they
and the Nation and
rna Jaycees. Mayor
ts, and Mr. Justice
the Jaycees in their
was adopted several
ent as much as possible.
ss and Jerry said there
business. or added to our present
merch e is being sold to pawn shops
the police to be able to trace. Jerry
in the ordinance also. Jerry made the
cense Committee look into this problem. Jim
Municipal Association has some sample ordinances
Jerry Mills recommendation 100%. This is one of
d during this session of the legislature. to
s. Jim said he had already been doing some re-
er to wait and see what the State will do with
they will set.
about a complaint by Mr. Robert
g of the meeting and Jack
Mr. Bennett said
City of Smyrna stating
would be pic uP. and could
letter out. Mr. Bennett why. if the City
they would not pick up his. John Steely
said this was a policy they .made probably 6 or 8 months ago. due to the shortage
of help in the Sanitation Department. Jim Tolleson said there were some people
that would not bag their leaves and we try to give every resident a reasonable time
to remove them. If they are not eventually removed. the City will make special
trips to pick up the leaves. because the responsibility eventually falls back
upon us. Jim said it was a safety hazard and they get get into the storm drains.
Jim said in those cases, the residents were either cited, sent a letter, or paid a
personal visit by the City Marshal. Jack Shinall said in this particular case he
thought there was some question and asked Jim Tolleson to meet with Mr. Bennett
after the meeting.
(Water) Jack Shinall said we were still reviewing the cost of water meters and it
looks as if the cost will probably be raised from $85.00 to $200.00 for the normal
meter, and for extension line charges. etc.. it could range $50 an hour for our
city employee's time.
(Finance) Elbert Coalson read a letter from Pate & Shiver, CPA outlining their
proposal for auditing our Revenue Sharing fund. Elbert made a motion that Pate
& Shiver be authorized to audit this account for normal billing rates plus out of
pocket expenses. Jack Shinall seconded the motion. After some discussion. Jack
Shinall amended the motion to read that the total payment would not exceed $500.
Jerry Mills seconded the amendment. Vote on the amendment carried by a 7-0 vote.
Vote on the main motion carried by a 7-0 vote.
Elbert Coalson apologized for not having the financial
but said they would be in the boxes by tomorrow noon.
be ready by the second meeting night of every month.
statements out for December,
In the future. they will
Elbert Coalson said the Chief of Police and Ci.ty Clerk would meet and set a date
for the bicycle sale which will be sometime in February. and also for the sale
of the Civil Defense bus.
Elbert Coalson made a motion that we request bids for painting the courtroom and
entrance way of the police station. Jerry Mills suggested that we buy the paint,
and have our own maintenance men do the painting. Chief Little said this was a
fireproof paint that had to be used. was more difficult to apply than regular paint.
and should be done by someone familiar with it. Also. the present coat of paint
has to be stripped before repainting. The last time it was painted. it was not
done right. Following further discussion, Jack Shinall seconded the motion to
request bids. Vote on the motion carried by a 7-0 vote.
Elbert Coalson read a letter from Pate & Shiver submitting their proposal for
assisting in certain accounting procedures and changes in financial reporting.
The fee for this would be standard per diem rates plus out of pocket expenditures.
at an estimated total fee of $5.000 to $7,000. This engagement would be completed
on or before June 30, 1981. Elbert Coalson made a motion that Pate & Shiver's
proposal be accepted. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion. Elbert said that Mr.
Pate would be working with the City Clerk and two council members that the Mayor
would appoint to straighten out our finances. John Steely said he could also help
US with our computer -- we have an $80,000 computer and are only getting 25%
production from it. Most major companies have to get 75% use out of a computer
to make it pay for itself. Mr. Pate has some knowledge of setting up programs on
a financial. basis and John said he thought it would be a big help to the City.
Vote on the motion carried 7-0.
(Parks) John Steely said we were to open bids tonight for two used automobiles
for the Parks Department. Only one bid was received. and due to lack of funds
we will reject this bid. John made a motion the bid be returned with a letter
explaining why it was rejected. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried
by a 7-0 vote.
John said winter programs would start one week from today and the adult softball
leagues are being implemented now. so anyone that is interested needs to contact
Bill Johnston.
Jim Tolleson said the Save Old Smyrna group was alive and well, and still meeting.
They are almost ready to come before council with a set of plans for their green-
belt that they have been talking about for a year. They will probably present
this at the next council meeting for approval with hopefully, some help from the
City street department.
19. 1981
id he had received some fine comments about our Fire and Police
ive to the recent tragic fire at Plumtree Apartments. Elbert
of these two rtments and even though two lives were lost, it
e effor of Jack Shinall and Max Bacon also commended
ents ell Civil Defense, Streets and other departments
in this effort.
Smyrna Hospital is one of the finest health
gia and the people who operate and manage that
we are fortunate to have them in our community.
ldn't think of, with one in particular being
were at the scene of the fire at daylight with coffee
hospital for the firemen. Mr. Orr and his staff is
going this extra mile to be of service and be in-
ef Little said they were there at 2:30 a.m., and then
and warm drinks. Mayor Johnson said it was difficult
they a great job and we are fortunate to have them in
our
Next council meeting on February 2, 1981.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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