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05-15-1989 Special MeetingMay 1, 1989 meeting - continued approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. COUNCIL INPUT: The Mayor and Council urged everyone to remember Bob Betenbaugh and his family in their prayers because he is in serious condition. Jim Hawkins made a motion the rules be suspended to consider an item not on the agenda. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Jim Hawkins said a recent survey of other cities indicates that our salaries for our appointed Board members is low and made a motion the salaries of our Planning and Zoning and Civil Service Board members be increased from $20.00 per meeting to $30.00 per meeting. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Mayor Bacon reminded everyone of Smyrna Night at and with no further business, meeting adjourned at A. MAX BACON, MAYOR BOB BETENBAUGH, WARD 7 May 15, 1989 the Braves game, July 24th 9:39 p.m. The Mayor and Council met in special session on May 15, 1989 at Smyrna City Hall at 7:05 p.m. All council members were present except for Bob Betenbaugh. Also present was City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron and Attorney Irvin W. Stolz, representing the property owners on Sunset Avenue. Kathy Jordan made a motion council go into executive session to further discuss with Mr. Stolz the proposed property acquisitions on Sunset for development of the new Community Center and Library. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Mayor Bacon told Mr. Stolz they had asked him here tonight to find out exactly what the property owners on Sunset Avenue expect from the City in terms of the development. Mr. Stolz said that simply stated, they would like things to remain as they are. They do not want to sell their property and in the 4 or 5 meetings he has had with them, there has not been one person who has indicated that they would sell for a higher price. Mr. Stolz said they did react favorably to the City's second option of the bookend approach, by building around them and leaving their homes and businesses in tact. Mr. Camp said., there may be some significant changes from what the alternate plans they had *seen which would probably entail closing off one end of their street. Mr. Stolz said he did not think that would adversely affect them and in a meeting they had just 45 minutes earlier, it was still their desire to maintain their property. Mayor Bacon asked Mr. Stolz why the question of condemnation always came up, when the City has never mentioned condemnation. Mr. Stolz said when they first asked him to represent the group they asked about their rights, and also the rights of the City. He informed them that the City did have the right of condemnation if it was in the best interest of the community. They keep coming back to that question because that is what they fear the most. Mr. Stolz said he would talk with them again tonight and assured council they would hear no further talk of condemnation from the property owners. May 15, 1989 meeting - continued Mayor Bacon said council is committed to building the community center and library as well as cleaning up the entire downtown area and we still hope we can reach an agreement with the people on Sunset. Jack Shinall also said if the City does not take the lead in the revitalization, the downtown area will decay and it will never take place. Mr. Camp reminded Mr. Stolz that if the City does choose an alternate plan and the owners on Sunset Avenue do not participate in the revitalization that there will be some very stringent developmental controls in the downtown area that must be adhered to and they need to be made aware of that. ` Mr. Stolz said this is a free market society that we live in and when you reach a certain level, almost anything can be bought for a price. Wade Lnenicka and Bill Scoggins both stated that at some point in previous conversation with different people on Sunset, they have indicated a willingness to sell. Jack Shinall said council never entered into this project considering condemnation but if the City does make considerable progress in acquiring the property need and there are still a very few people who will not consider our offers, then he would vote to condemn. Mr. Stolz said he thought if the people affected felt they had some input into what is going on they might be more receptive. If there is an alternate plan they need to know about it. Also, the City needs to explain the architectural controls to.them as well as any proposed changes or closing of the road. The executive session adjourned at 7:28 p.m. ******************** The regular scheduled meeting of May 15, 1989 was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members were present except for Bob Betenbaugh. Also present was City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron and representatives of the press. Mayor Bacon stated Bob Betenbaugh is still at Kennestone Hospital, but has been moved from the Intensive Care Unit to a private room. Invocation was given by M. Lee Ross, pastor of King Springs Baptist Church followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Jack Miles from Smyrna Bank & Trust presented a check for $15,000 to the City to pay for the new traffic signal on Concord Road at Brown Circle thanks to the efforts of the City, Janice Repasky from Brown Elementary and Bonnie Robinson with the Brown Elementary PTA. Jim Hawkins accepted the check on behalf of the City and expressed his appreciation. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Laurel Best reported on library activities. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Home occupation license - Allison Advertising, 470 Rebecca Lane. John Patterson said that Mr. Jack Allison has requested a license for his occupation of an artist or painter. If granted, the surrounding area should not be adversely impacted and there will be no additional traffic or other indication of business being conducted there. Signatures were obtained from residents within the 300 foot radius of his home and there was no opposition from the audience. Mr. Allison said he has done quite a bit of art work for the City and did not realize he needed a license. Business is promoted by word of mouth and there e will be no advertising or traffic at his home. Mr. Allison said he also understood this would be a privilege license, subject to revocation if there are any complaints from his neighbors. Jim Hawkins made a motion the license be approved. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 6-0.