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09-28-1993 Regular MeetingSeptember 28, 1993 The Downtown Smyrna Development Authority met September 28, 1993 at the Smyrna Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman A. Max Bacon. Present was: Willouise Spivey Jim Pitts C. J. Fouts Hubert Black Doug Stoner Jimmy Wilson Absent: Steve Shupert Also present were Council members Pete Wood and Bill Scoggins, City Administrator Bob Thomson, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, and City Clerk Melinda Dameron. Chairman Bacon stated the purpose of the meeting tonight is to review the plans submitted for development in the ADD2 District by the VFW Post. The Architectural Guidelines state that the Architectural Review Committee will meet monthly to review development plans, which must be submitted through the Inspections Department at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled hearing. The VFW has purchased the property formerly owned by Kens Flower Cottage, just north of the Community Center. Since the last meeting, it has been determined that the property is in the ADD1 and ADD2 districts, but the property that the VFW is interested in developing is in the ADD2 district. Their plans are to sell the remainder of the property which is closest to the Community Center and situated in the ADD1 district. Chairman Bacon said the ADD2 district is less restrictive and there are only four requirements that must be met and approved by this Board: 1) color of structure; 2) type of material used for outside finish; 3) screening; and 4) lighting. They recently inquired about a business license for a thrift store and will, more than likely, ask for a bingo license. The old building they are now occupying must be brought up to code including a sprinkler system. After discussion, Doug Stoner made a motion the plans be approved with the following conditions: 1) Outside of building to be a stucco finish 2) Color: cream with gray trim 3) Lighting be provided as presented (Georgia Power Acorn design lamps) 4) Screening provided as specified by Architectural Guidelines Vote on the motion carried 6-0. Chairman Bacon stated that bids had been received for the kitchen equipment which is not used, and was agreed to surplus at the last meeting. Bid requests were mailed to approximately 80 churches, caterers and schools in the area but only two bids were received as follows: Busy Bee Caterer 20 Qt. Food Mixer $ 850.00 Berkel Meat Slicer $ 200.00 Mother's Finest Caterers Robot Coupe Food Processor $ 550.00 No bids were received for the Vacuum Can Co. Can Washer/Sanitizer. Jimmy Wilson made a motion the bid from Busy Bee Caterer be accepted. Doug Stoner seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Hubert Black made a motion the bid from Mother's Finest Caterers be accepted. Jim Pitts seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Jimmy Wilson suggested that Steve Ciaccio contact the company that we purchased the kitchen equipment from and ask what type of business might be interested in the can washer/sanitizer to see if he could find someone interested in that piece of equipment. Chairman Bacon said the money received from the sale of these items will go back into the Downtown Development Fund. Fees for the rental properties were reviewed and it was agreed that the duplex units should be increased to $500 per month, as they become vacant. Chuck Camp is also to review the contract with Southern Sun Control to determine if we can increase their rent before the contract expires. Chairman Bacon said council this week approved the addition to the Public Works building on Atlanta Road which will house the Inspections Department. The building they now occupy will be rented and we will get estimates of how much income we can expect from the rental of that building. Bob Thomson was asked to look into that and also go ahead and advertise the rental of the Atlanta Road building. Jimmy Wilson made a motion the minutes of the July 20, 1993 meeting be approved as submitted. Doug Stoner seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Hubert Black reported that he and Willouise Spivey had met with Mrs. Jerome about selling her property on Bank Street. Mrs. Jerome indicated that she has thought about selling but was not prepared to move now. She said she would think about it and if the City comes up with more definite plans about what will be developed around her, to let her know. Hubert said his personal feeling was that if she saw construction activity around her that she might be willing to sell. They suggested finding another home for her and trading the property but she indicated that she owns other property and if she sold, would move into one of those homes. Hubert said he did not think we should push her and thought that eventually she would decide to sell. Max Bacon reported that we are having surrounding city owner property surveyed and he would be meeting tomorrow with John Wieland to discuss the possibility of a residential development. Chairman Bacon announced that the quarterly meeting scheduled for October 5th would be cancelled and he would keep everyone informed on the status of his meeting with John Wieland. With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.