02-19-1990 Regular MeetingFebruary 5, 1990 meeting - continued
Jim Hawkins stated a Resolution was read earlier tonight by the Downtown
Development Authority to approve the amended and restated Lease Contract
dated September 1, 1989 between the City of Smyrna and Downtown Smyrna
Development Authority to authorize issuance of the Series 1990 Bonds. Jim
Hawkins made a motion the resolution be adopted, seconded by Kathy Jordan.
Ben Watkins with Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan said this Lease Contract was
essentially worded the same as the contract that was already in place, but
was amended to include the 1990 Bonds. Vote on the motion to approve the
Resolution carried 6-0.
Jim Hawkins said we are in the developmental stage of the 1991 budget and the
emphasis will be on holding the line on expenditures.
Jack Shinall said at his last committee meeting a recycling program was
discussed and they are requesting proposals from different agencies for a
pilot program to determine cost and citizen participation.
John Steely reported the construction of sidewalks on Reed Road would start
February 19th.
Mayor Bacon recognized Paul Moore, Carolyn Duncan, Beverly Boyd and Laura
Dingler with the Cobb County School Board.
With no f b s, meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
A. MAX BACON, MAYOR MEL CI CL
BOB DAVIS, W 1
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February 19, 1990
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The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held February 19, 1990
at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by
presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members were present. Also
present was City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron,
City Attorney Charles E. Camp and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Councilman Jim Hawkins followed by the pledge to the
flag.
Kathy Jordan and Fire Chief Larry Williams presented a plaque to Sue Hancock
in appreciation of her hard work and efforts in the 1989 Christmas Toy
program sponsored by the Fire Department. There were 435 toys distributed to
underprivileged children through this program.
Councilman Wade Lnenicka introduced Frank Kukrle, his cousin from Prague,
Czhechoslovakia. Mr. Kukrle expressed his appreciation to council for their
help with his son and daughter in law when they defected to this country
several months ago. Mr. Lnenicka said the Kukrle's came here last April on a
tourist visa and applied for political asylum which was granted in August. In
the process of coming to this country they had to leave their 2 year old son
behind who has now been reunited with his family. The Kukrle's are now
citizens and residents of Smyrna.
CITIZENS INPUT: Don Grondo of 4900 Hickory Mill Drive expressed his
displeasure with the way his tax dollars are now being spent with the recent
publicity concerning a $100,000 project that was not put out for bids and the
$12,000 paid to Mr. Wit Carson as a bonus.
February 19, 1990 meeting - continued
Mayor Bacon said that Mr. Carson did not make $100,000 on the Sunset Avenue
property and he was not sure the figures quoted in the newspaper were
correct. Mr. Carson has been paid a little over $90,000 for the work he has
done but he was not given a bonus. By signing the last agreement with him,
the City actually reduced the commission that would have originally paid for
the sale of property for the community center and library, including property
on Atlanta Road, Spring Street, Powder Springs Street and Bank Street. The
purpose in signing the last agreement was because he has worked on some of
these properties for over a year and when the original agreement was made,
condemnation was never addressed. The Council and the Downtown Development
Authority agreed that he should be compensated in some way, in a reduced
amount.
John Steely said the original contract was a real estate contract for sales
of the property and had nothing to do with condemnation. For that reason,
another contract was prepared for consultant fees.
Wade Lnenicka said Mr. Carson was paid a normal real estate commission for
property bought through normal transactions. Above and beyond that he has
performed many other services in trying to line up appraisals and engineering
services, contacting people about condemnation proceedings and others that
fell outside the realm of a normal contract. For those services, we felt he
should be compensated for the work he did. Originally, we never contemplated
the need of condemnation and that issue was not addressed in the original
contract. This contract was not bid because the City is not required to bid
personal service contracts.
Jack Shinall also advised Mr. Grondo that the City is not required to request
bids for personal service contracts. He did not support the motion to approve
Mr. Carson's contract because he felt that he had already been adequately
compensated.
PUBLIC HEARINGS•
FORMAL BUSINESS:
Nothing to report.
(A) Bid opening: firefighter protective equipment
Bids for were opened, read and recorded as follows:
Gloves,Inc. American Safety/ Zimmerman/ Harolds Charles L.
Fire House
Evans
Sales
McLarty
Gloves
27.77
NB
26.00
31.50
NB
Helmets
NB
94.00
89.41
88.45
128.00
Pants/Coat
NB
356.00
355.20
333.00
NB
Boots
NB
74.00
72.82
63.00
78.00
Hoods
14.50
14.00
11.95
16.00
NB
Kathy Jordan made a motion the bids be turned over to the Fire Committee for
their recommendation back to full council at the next meeting. Wade Lnenicka
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(B) Approval of computer upgrade for Library
Wade Lnenicka said that on December 20, 1989 the computer system in the
Library failed and $1,641 is needed for the service call and additional
equipment to prevent this from happening again. Wade Lnenicka made a motion
that $665 be approved for the service call and $976 for the additional
equipment to upgrade the system. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried
7-0.
(C) Approval of Resolution to participate in Local Government Investment
Pool
Jim Hawkins made a motion the Resolution be tabled for further review by the
Finance and Administration Committee. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which
carried 7-0.
BID AWARDS: Nothing to report.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
Nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
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February 19, 1990 meeting - continued
(A) Approval to surplus buildings in downtown development area
(B) Change speed limit on Village Parkway from 45 to 35 miles per hour
(C) Change date of first meeting in March to March 6th
(D) Approval of Resolution - Cobb Community Improvement Districts
John Steely made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Bob Davis seconded
the motion which carried 7-0.
COUNCIL INPUT: Wade Lnenicka reported on library activities and said the new
closing hours for Saturday will be 5:00 p.m. rather than 3:00 p:m.
Mr. Lnenicka read a letter from Captain Peter Hunt from the Department of the
Navy commending the City and especially John Patterson for their superb
response and willingness to.accommodate the needs of the Navy following the
plane crash in November.
Bill Scoggins reported on parks activities.
Jim Hawkins reported that the 1991 budget preparations were now underway.
Worksheets have been distributed to each department with a message that
expenses are to be held to a very minimum.
Mr. Hawkins also stated that the City will be holding a public auction this
Saturday on Sunset Avenue to sell all appliances, fixtures, etc. The homes
and businesses will be open to the public at 8:00 a.m. with the auction
beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Jack Shinall said the City was recently hard hit by flooding and high winds
and commended our city employees, especially in the Public Works Department
for their hard work in the clean up effort.
Mr. Shinall said that he has also requested that the speed limit on Pinehill
Drive be reduced back to 25 from 35 miles per hour.
Kathy Jordan read a letter from Jean Mayfield on Kennesaw Way commending our
Police Department for the assistance her family received following the storm
last week.
John Steely said we are still clearing debris from the tornado and flooding
and commended our Police, Fire Department, Wink Winkenhofer and others for
their hard work.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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