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August 2/16, 1982 Council Meeting August 2. 1982 scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order by presiding hur T. Bacon. All Council members were present. Also present was rles y Clerk Willouise Spivey, Police Chief R. E. Little, Public Works Director Jim David. Parks and . Civil Defense Director Jim Farley, Librarian the press. by Jim Hawkins, followed by the pledge to the flag. Larry McDonald had been detained in a meeting and on during the meeting when he arrived. two rezonings on the agenda tonight had been with- for property on Woodruff Drive. 19.72 acres from he other was property owned by R. L. Ruff at the ad, from Office & Institutional to General two letters requesting the applications be with- d said if these people reapplied the notices would osted. as before. There were no citizens reports. Jim Tolleson 1 1 Road 2. the legal u 1 y 6. 1982 made a motion that property in Land Lots 702, 738 and IS Cabin) be annexed into the City to become a part ion having been read and made a part of the minutes Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. ted rezoning of the above mentioned property from Mr. Poole said the building has been there since aurant in 1939 and was still zoned R-20 in the destroyed by fire, he would not be able to re- y and desired to have the property properly ed into the City. Mayor Bacon read the minutes d meeting where they unanimously recommended the was no opposition, and Jim Tolleson made a motion the ted. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried ed rezoning of property at 1566 Spring Street in istribution. This request was tabled at the being present. Mr. Argo said he planned to lot, hopefully before the end of the year. se will be torn down. The rezoning was being re- xpand his present business. There was no opposition, the zoning be approved. James Williams seconded the vote. Privil License: f thel tabled at the July 19t Ann Bunting, applicant d she was not emplo i ce r . J an empl stated 1 i censes was license. Mr. Albrigh specifically author ces. Mr. Ca Miss Bunting discussion, on from the the next council meeting. vote, with James Williams ardo Mexican Restaurant, 2728 Spring Road requested a and liquor pouring license. This request was also ng due to the applicant not being present. Martha nt with Attorney Keith Albright. Miss Bunting restaurant but her father worked for the company asked if Miss Bunting could be the licensee ing any actual affiliation with the corporation. latest ordinance revisions for alcoholic ent designated by the corporation to hold the s Bunting had been appointed as agent. and license and be responsible for upholding the would need a letter from the company. assuring authorized agent. and totally responsible. made a motion the license be approved, pending Miss Bunting is their legal representative, by inall seconded the motion which carried by a 5-2 rt Coalson opposed. McDonald presented Red Cross Certificates of Merit , Smyrna Police Officer J. C. Puryear, and Theodore for administering CPR to Mrs. Kathryn Etheridge driving her car. This is the highest award given es were signed by President Ronald Reagan and tional Red Cross. Mrs. Etheridge was successfully meeting. August 2, l~82 - Continued Mayor Bacon called for a 5 minute recess. Business License: Rita Forscher applied for a business license for an hourly- rate babysitting service, "Time for Children" to be located at Cumberland Crossing Shopping Center on Hargrove Road. Mrs. Forscher said she had been notified by letter from the State that they do not consider this a child care facility and this type service would not fall under their present regulations. Mrs. Forscher said this service would benefit parents who are going to be using the shopping and entertainment facilities in the area and felt it would be a vital service to the community. Jim Tolleson said the City Code of Ordinances does not have a category for babysitting services such as this and made a motion the license be granted as a child care facility. Sarah Jones seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Roy Orr, Administrator of Smyrna Hospital and thanked him and his staff for their efforts in the emergency treatment and convalescence of Mrs. Etheredge. There were no commercial building permits to being before council. Jim Tolleson said the City was continuing in its efforts to do away with all pumping stations and "upon Jim Davidls recommendation. made a motion the station at Rolling- view Drive and Barbara Lane be replaced with gravity flow sewer lines. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Max Bacon made a motion that stop signs be erected on Dunn Street at Legion Drive and also Shawnee Trail at Creat Trail. Jim David had recommended these signs be installed and felt it would slow traffic on these streets. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Approval of Minutes: Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of July 6, 1982 be approved as submitted. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote, with Jack Shinall abstaining. James Williams made a motion the minutes of July 19, 1982 be approved as submitted. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Committee Reports: (Water) Jim Tolleson said he and Mayor Bacon had met with the County today and will meet again Wednesday night at 6:00 with all council members, concerning the water and sewer boundary line agreement. (Streets) Max Bacon said the new street lights had been installed in the down- town a rea. (Li bra ry) Doris Morris gave a report of summer programs taking place in the library. (Privilege License) Jack Shinall said there was some concern tonight about the legality of the liquor pouring license issued and he would be in touch with Mr. Camp tomorrow to be sure we are in compliance with our local ordinance and State law, and would advise Ms. Spivey if there was any problem. (Parks) Sherry Reavis said Smyrna won the swimming and diving championship and several members of the swim team will advance to the State finals. Announcements: Mayor Bacon asked everyone to be present for the meeting on Wednesday night; next council meeting will be August 16, 1982. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:l8 p.m. ************************ Augus t 16, 1982 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held August 16, 1982 at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Mayor Arthur T. Bacon. All Council members were present. Also present was City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Police Chief R. E. Little. Acting Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Public Works Director Jim David, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Librarian Doris Morris, Building Inspector Larry Dunn, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley and representatives of the press. August 16, 1982 - Continued Invocation was given by Councilman Elbert Coalson, followed by the pledge to the flag. s: Thomas Williams of Carolyn Drive thanked Mayor Bacon and CouncIl r extra efforts in controlling the dogs in his neighborhood and said there has been a remarkable change. said the we were to Larry any that right of ways were decreasing and asked Mayor Bacon el iminating them all. Mayor Bacon said we had hi red d his main job will be to enforce the sign ordinance 1. Service Board presented a letter of recommen- h the names of three candidates to fill the position ted were: Jen (Pete) Paulsen, Sam Kenneth Gosa t Coalson made a motion the names be turned over their consideration, with a recommendation back seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. by Plantation Lighting would be moved down had not arrived. requested a variance of l6.7 feet on the rear yard set- construction of Smyrna Frame & Art Shop, at 1154 Concord Road. Mr. had two letters stating this his property is suitably zoned under usiness. Jim Hawkins said that Limited Commercial does felt this would be a retail sales store. Attorney t have a classification for art and frame shops e sales, which would be allowed under Limited would be a very attractive building and his plans Concord Road and exit onto King Springs Road. Jim erious drainage problems at this location and Mr. ged for proper water-runoff. There was no opposition said he also owns the home adjoining this lot and owner to the rear stating he has no objections. should apply for rezoning on the property and ed, seconded by Jim Tolleson. Mr. Cole said he se he was told the property was properly zoned t was a matter of interpretation of the ordinance, be classified as office sales. After further the second, and the motion to deny died for lack a motion the variance be approved, seconded by motion carried 5-2, with Jim Hawkins and James Williams of Plantation Lighting requested a variance of l4 feet to add onto the existing building. There was no e a motion the variance be approved. Sarah Jones ried by a ]-0 vote. Atlanta Road requested a variance on their from 20 to 15. Mr. Edward Mock represented the rflow of parking occur. cars could be parked approximately 4,000 square feet was paved with and Elbert Coalson made a motion the variance the motion which carried 7-0. ed a variance at 860 Concord Raod for construction requires a 20,000 square foot lot under General os said his lot contains approximately 18,000 square d comply with the front, side and rear yard set- combined with Fat Boy Restaurant, which he also owns. Hawkins made a motion the variance be approved. which carried by a ]-0 vote. A. Rape applied for a residential permit to service from his home at 1513 Roswell Street. e conducted by telephone and he would go to ce their vehicle. There will not be any work e. James Williams made a motion the license on. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. August 16, 1982 - Continued Commercial Building Permits: Inspector Lar ry Dunn and reco bu i 1 ding pe rm its we re p resen ted by lows: t for construction of Tolleson made a motion ett. Max Bacon seconded the & Art Shop total esti , subject to Jim Hawkins a permit for new constructiqn at 1154 qf $50,000. Max Bacon made a motion to of the Fire Marshal. Vote on the motion Williams opposed. mot i on that of the Wel , to be pa Ovate. approved from the General FLindto pay fo r the phys i ca 1 f itne.ss game fie 1 d lments. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion app roved f rom the Gene ra 1 Fund to pay Smyrna Park. The.:b i d.sfor . the fence James Williams seconded the motion. the motion was his full amount. Vote on motion carried for two a i r as follows: the Civi 1 Defense Departmeot>were opened, $2,370.00 Equipment, Inc. 89 i lle, Fla. $ I ,885. 10 Service Co. rk Dr. , Georgia $l,980.00 (Alternate to bids specified) Co. Hwy. (Alternate bid) Equipment, Inc. $1,938.00 be . referred to comm seconded the motion whi eql,.lipment, and Willouise Fund. r recommen- by a id the bids be Wi II owb rook pump i ng Two bids will be to run lines th rough .a from the railroad to as yet. Sarah Jones nstallation to be bore by through mot ion system be purchased from bids, since Motorola r existing system. on a lease-purchase recorder was seconded the motion whi tha~ counci 1 cou 1 d app t ration ,.James Wi 11 i ams h For the dqrat ion of th' ad .... IS mlol$tratlon continue the lease. August l6, 1982 - Continued la e Rate: Jim Hawkins said the State had factored our tax digest eas roperty assessments by 9%, and made a motion the millage rate for reduced from l3.75 to l3.25 Which was the recommendation of the Finance Jack Shinall said he would vote against this motion because it would be a tax increase. Bacon said he was also opposed and felt we could one mill and st' enough in excess funds for unbudgeted items ave to be paid s budget. Jim Hawkins said with the new tax a $60,0 ld increase $lO.OO per year and felt the one-half was just he excess funds are needed for future growth and will a to give a 5% pay increase to all city employees, deserv Shinall said he felt we had not budgeted correctly ding t is we could approve a one mill rollback and still have in unb Also, he would not vote for a 5% increase in pay ity received a l7k% increase over the last 2 years. After ussion, J seconded the motion to reduce the millage from 25 which y a 5-2 vote, with Max Bacon and Jack Shinall opposed. ee, vot i ng for ta wi on the all employees including department heads receive by James Williams. Max Bacon said he would study the salary scale to see if it can be reases for employees at the top of their range. the scale. readjusted and would like to compare approving an increase. Following discussion, 5-2, with Max Bacon and Jack Shinall opposed. Tolleson made a motion H. Cook be set the motion which carri the hearing of the appeal of recorderls court by first meeting in September. Jack Shinall seconded a 7-0 vote. the City adopted a resolution regarding the mortgage loans under the Housing Authority of Cobb resubmitted for approval. Willouise Spivey ce in this ordinance and the one previously aph. The original ordinance called out the one calls for one or more series of bonds. Mayor be authorized to sign the resolution. Jim ich carried by a 7-0 vote. ed the be set for by a 7-0 vote. ay in September would be Labor Day and we would Elbert Coalson made a motion the first meeting , September 7th. Jack Shinall seconded the motion arade permit be issued for Smyrna Athletic Association s on August 21st. Jack Shinall seconded the motion de a mot r opening d which carried by a 7 ts) Elbert Coalson read a letter from Vie Broyles 'ects requiring approval, and said they would be on the (Library) Doris Morri entries which were all the summer reading program had ended, with 37 contest ay at the Library. (Privilege License) Jack Shinall stated that all business licenses for alcoholic beverages have been paid for the year. said that Mr. Gene Golden had been hired in the Inspections within the next few weeks we will see a great improvement ordinances. Max Bacon said there are several businesses in Smyrna now that do not have paved parking. including entrances and exits, and would like for all these to be required to have their parking lots paved, Max Bacon recognized Commissioner Harvey Paschal present in the audience. (Sanitat ) Jim Tolleson said the supplier of our underground garbage can units ne on thei r prices again. We are sell ing the units for $100 now, and are $ll2.93 for them. This will be brought up at the next meeting to increase to our customers. Also, he has received questions from citizens about our August 16, 1982 - Continued sani this to workers means thel i a new one. rliners upsidedown. out and they should come when Hall Mayor Bacon remlnded<everyone of the Jonquil Breakfast on Wednesday counci 1 meeting on September 7th. With business, meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. WILLOUISE SPIVEY, CITY CLERK ELBERT R. COALSON, WARD 6 BUILDING INSPECTOR Eu ene Golden, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly as Building Inspector of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing I will thfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said the best of my ility, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as BUILDING INSPECTOR act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of August, 1982. C I TV MARSHAL , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly of the City of Smyrna for tne ensuing term, enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City of my ability, without fear or favor. and in all my actions as L act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of August, 1982.