02-04-1991 Regular MeetingFebruary 4, 1991
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the
Charter on February 4, 1991 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 except for John Steely. Also present was City
Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney
Charles E. Camp, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Community
Relations Director Kathy Barton, Library Director Laurel Best, Police Chief
Stan Hook, Finance Director Emory McHugh, Communications Director Steve
Ciaccio, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Public Works Director Vic Broyles,
Fire Chief Larry Williams, Personnel Director Jane Mears and representatives
of the press.
Invocation was given by Mike Ward, associate pastor of First Baptist Church
followed by the pledge to the flag.
Mayor Bacon stated that Councilman Steely was working and could not be
present.
Jim Hawkins made a motion the show cause hearing for Oasis Bottle Shop be
continued to February 18, 1991. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which
carried 6-0.
CITIZENS INPUT: Brenda Head with Chambers Development presented sweatshirts
to the Mayor and Council and stated we had received 40% participation during
the first month of the pilot recycling program.
Wade Lnenicka read a proclamation for Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
and presented it to Mike Brown and Steve Nettles from the STEP unit of the
Police Department.
Kathy Jordan read a proclamation for School Counselor's Week and stated it
would be presented next week to Barbara Hines with the Sylvan Learning
Center.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Annexation of 5.07 acres on South Cobb Industrial Park
John Patterson stated that Ed Cash with Southern States Landfill is
requesting annexation of this property which they recently purchased from
Lowe's. All advertisements have been made for the public hearing tonight and
there was no opposition.
Roy Barnes represented Mr. Cash and stated this building is being used for a
trash transfer station which has been in operation for about a month. The
transfer station is properly permitted and a license has been issued by the
DNR and Cobb County Business License office.
Jack Shinall stated in light of the fact that this property is presently
zoned in the county for heavy industrial and thus will come into the City
under that zoning and Southern States has a proper business license already
in the County, made a motion the property be annexed and that the business
license continue to be valid for a period, the earlier of, six (6) months or
until the City can draft a sufficient ordinance and business license category
for this use. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(B) Variance request - reduce setback from 200 to 50 feet at 1860 Spring
Road, Suite E
John Patterson stated that Arthur Crowe, Jr. is requesting this variance to
allow a veterinary clinic in Spring Village Shopping Center. Our ordinance
currently requires that veterinary clinics be at least 200 feet from any
property zoned for residential use and there are several properties that fall
within this 200 foot radius. There was no opposition.
Mr. Crowe said this is a small shopping center his family owns with 6 bays,
one of which has been vacant since the center was built. Michelle Dehaven has
leased this space for a veterinary clinic, with no outside runs, and
overnight boarding only for sick animals. There are 4 homes within the 200
foot distance requirement and letters have been received from those property
owners stating they have no objections
Bob Davis made a motion the variance be approved as requested. Bill Scoggins
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
February 4, 1991 meeting - continued
(C) Privilege license - beer and wine pouring - Peking Garden, 2526 South
Cobb Drive
Pei Ching Chou requested a transfer of the beer and wine pouring license for
Peking Garden Restaurant. The police investigation was favorable and there
was no opposition.
Mr. Chou said he and his wife had operated the business the last 2 years and
were now requesting the license in their name. Jack Shinall told Mr. Chou
that if he had not done so, he should obtain a copy of our alcoholic beverage
ordinance and be sure he understands it because he would be responsible for
any violations.
Jack Shinall made a motion the license be approved as requested. Kathy Jordan
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Resolution - Pooled Lease Agreement
John Patterson stated the terms of the GMA pooled lease agreement require the
approval of a resolution at the beginning of each year to reaffirm the
program obligations and authorize the annual appropriation of $1,021,065.71
to the City of Smyrna. Our total pro-rata share of this pool is $5,215,000
over a 5 year period.
Jim Hawkins made a motion the resolution be approved and a copy be on file in
the Clerk's office. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(B) Bid opening - fire station construction
Bids for construction of the new fire station at South Cobb Drive and Lois
Street were opened, read and recorded as follows:
Base Bid
Alternate
Diamond Back Construction
414,336
384,036
R. S. Hutchinson
388,311
363,661
Hatcher & Sons
429,552
395,570
Sims & Son
411,825
356,625
Engineered Structures
397,707
373,107
J. A. Jones
538,453
499,740
Ricks Contractors
419,760
387,760
Collins & Company
421,500
398,378
Century Builders
399,900
372,000
P. A. Dangar
459,619
438,169
Bearden Construction
423,414
395,414
C. R. Hunter
399,055
372,527
Associated Asphalt
427,866
403,165
Lebco Builders
481,130
459,322
William Benefield
349,000
321,182
J. D. Gill Construction
429,900
396,013
TCI Builders
472,746
450,097
Interior Group
388,023
371,823
Kathy Jordan made a motion the bids be turned over to the Fire Committee for
their recommendation and award at the next meeting. Bob Davis seconded the
motion which carried 6-0.
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(A) Radio relay control modifications
John Patterson said the civil defense emergency sirens are controlled by a
telephone line and they tend to short out in inclement weather and sound the
sirens. These modifications will alleviate that problem.
Kathy Jordan stated the city and other municipalities are also working
together to formulate a system that will be in unison to alert citizens of
severe weather conditions when they occur and made a motion the bid be
awarded to Loudon Communications, the low bidder at $1,265.25. Wade Lnenicka
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
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(B) Park pavilions
February 4, 1991 meeting - continued
Bill Scoggins made a motion the bid for new pavilions at Lake Court and Cobb
Park be awarded to Redwood Design, the low bidder at $5,900. Jack Shinall
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: Nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Approval of January 21, 1991 minutes
Kathy Jordan made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Bob Davis seconded
the motion which carried 6-0.
COUNCIL INPUT: Ken Hildebrandt reported that the light synchronization on
Concord Road and Spring Street was now complete and under our control.
Jim Hawkins asked Mr. Hildebrandt to look at the intersection of King Springs
and South Cobb Drive to determine if turn signals were warranted for north
and south bound traffic.
Wade Lnenicka gave a report on library activities.
Bill Scoggins reminded everyone of the free concerts at the Wills Educational
Building and Sherry Reavis reported on registration and other parks
activities.
Kathy Barton gave a report from the Clean City Committee.
Jim Hawkins said he had received several calls from people in the McCauley
Road area regarding the resurfacing that should have been done last Fall.
This work is still funded and on the agenda but the county is behind in the
LARP program projects. Also, Oakdale Road betwelen McCauley and South Cobb
Drive was cut for a new water line and this street will also be repaired
soon.
Jack Shinall asked about the turn signal at Powder Springs Street. Mr.
Patterson said it has been funded under the 1% road program for an entire
intersection improvement. Mr. Shinall asked for a progress report on King
Street construction at Bank. Mr. Patterson said the weather has still delayed
them; grading has been completed but the soil is still too wet for any
paving. Curb and gutter construction should begin tomorrow.
Larry Williams presented his annual report from the fire department and
stated they were looking forward to the construction of the new station
Kathy Jordan stated Smyrna had lost a good friend this week with the death of
Burgess Williams. Burgess had served as one of our annexation coordinators
for the past 6 months.
Jack Shinall stated that Mrs. Abbott at Smyrna Towers has requested
consideration under the 1% road tax for construction of an ingress/egress
lane at Smyrna Towers.
Melinda Dameron reported the 1990 total population provided by the Census
Bureau was 30,981. Population figures by block will be released April 1st and
at that time, we will begin the reapportionment of wards.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
A. MAX BACON, MAYOR
BOB DAVIS, WARD 1
ILL SCOGGINS D 3
JACK SHINALL, WARD 5
JOHN STEELY, WARD 7