10-14-1989 Regular MeetingOctober 16, 1989
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held October 16, 1989
at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by
presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members were present except
for Kathy Jordan. Also present was City Administrator John Patterson, City
Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Fire Chief Larry
Williams, City Engineer Mike Hutchinson, Acting Police Chief Major Kent Sims,
Personnel Director Jane Sargent, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Parks and
Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Library Director Laurel Best,
Communications Director Steve Ciaccio, Finance Director Emory McHugh and
representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Richard Hemphill, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church
followed by the pledge to the flag.
Presentation: Wayne Burrell, State representative for the Government Finance
Officers Association presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting to the City, the highest achievement to be awarded in
financial reporting to municipalities. Only about 5 to 6% of the cities
applying for this award receive it on the first application, and the City of
Smyrna did. Only 43 municipalities in Georgia will receive this award in
1989, out of a possible 1200 municipalities, school systems, counties and
authorities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Nothing to report.
FORMAL BUSINESS•
(A) Bid openings
Bids for a traffic study were opened, read and recorded as follows:
Gray-Yauch $14,960.83
Hensley -Schmidt $24,900.00
LRE Engineering $24,938.00
RBA Group $14,863.25
Bob Davis made a motion the bids be turned over to the Community Development
Committee for their recommendation back to full council at the next meeting.
Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Bids for a trailer mounted detour light were opened, read and recorded as
follows:
BBJ, Inc. $4,366.00 (diesel)
$4,115.00 (gas)
ConEquip, Inc. $3,515.00
Jack Shinall made a motion the bids be turned over to the Public Works
Committee for their recommendation back to council at the next meeting. John
Steely seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Bids for construction of the Tolleson Park tennis court bathhouse were
opened, read and recorded as follows:
Hatcher & Sons $32,458.00
B.L. Law $24,435.00
Cobb Home Improvement $28,600.00
Hoaster & Landry $35,386.00
Bill Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and
Recreation Committee for their recommendation back to full council at the
next meeting. John Steely seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Bids for construction of the Jonquil Pool bathhouse were opened, read and
recorded as follows:
B.L. Law $33,430.00
Hoaster & Landry $48,675.00
Hatcher & Sons $42,455.00
Bill Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks Committee
for their recommendation back to full council at the next meeting. John
Steely seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
October 16, 1989 meeting - continued
Bids for Communications Department computer equipment were opened, read and
recorded as follows:
Computer Solutions $12,788.70
Government Technology Svcs. $14,468.75
Best Systems $11,702.08
Net -Tech, Inc. $14,335.00
Radio Shack $17,053.65
National A.I. Lab $16,454.00
John Steely made a motion the bids be turned over to the committee for their
recommendation back to full council at the next meeting. Jim Hawkins seconded
the motion which carried 6-0.
(B) Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission - Ward 3
Bill Scoggins made a motion Rosie Malone be appointed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission representing Ward 3. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion
which carried 6-0.
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(A) Jet -vac machine - Public Works
Jack Shinall made a motion the low bid of $111,947 be awarded to Adams
Equipment Company provided they furnish a one year performance bond or bank
letter of credit. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(B) Uniforms for Fire Department
Bill Scoggins made a motion the Fire Department uniform bid be awarded to
Workrite, the low bidder for flame retardant pants and shirts and T&T
Uniforms for shoes, jackets, belts, the low local bidder. Wade Lnenicka
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
(A) Norris Holbrook requested a building permit to erect three temporary
emission control buildings; located at the Kroger Shopping Center at South
Cobb and Concord, Cobb Center Mall and Belmont Hills Shopping Center. The
buildings will be 24 x 14 lap siding with shingle roofs, painted to match the
surrounding buildings and will be for a 6 month temporary use only. Wade
Lnenicka made a motion the permit be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the
motion which carried 6-0.
(B) C&S Bank requested a building permit for new construction at 4562 South
Cobb Drive between Camp Highland Road and Lois Street. John Steely made a
motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the Building Inspector
and City Engineer. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
COUNCIL INPUT: Wade Lnenicka congratulated John Patterson and Emory McHugh
on the certificate of achievement award received tonight.
Kathie Barton reported on Clean City Committee activities. Sherry Reavis
reported on Parks activities.
Jim Hawkins said that Jerry Mills had always worked very hard to increase our
growth through annexations and the building permit approved tonight for C&S
Bank was made possible through his efforts.
John Steely said that Mike Brown was voted Police Officer of the Year and
commended Mike and the entire Police Department for the good job they are
doing.
Mayor Bacon said that Steve Douglas was honored Friday night by being named
Fireman of the Year and congratulated him. Mayor Bacon also commended John
Patterson and Emory McHugh.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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