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heard earlier tonight were the same complaints that anyone on council may
have heard from their own citizens. Residential burglaries are a problem and
a concern of council, as is speeding. Steps have been taken to correct some
of the problems mentioned through our STEP units and we should be seeing
improvements soon. A lot of time and money has already been spent on Spring
and Campbell Road to improve the safety conditions for the children at Argyle
Elementary School including the sidewalk. Mr. Lnenicka expressed his
appreciation to those that came here' tonight to voice their concerns about
our city.
Bill Scoggins reported on Jonquil Spring Festival plans and also expressed
his appreciation to Mr. Norton for his comments tonight. The City is
concerned with littering our neighborhoods and Judge Reeves recently has has
been very strict on these offenses by imposing the maximum fines allowed.
Jack Shinall said he had received letters from residents on Natalie Lane
requesting street lighting at the cul de sac following several burglaries in
the neighborhood. Mr. Shinall asked John Patterson to have lights installed
as they requested.
Mr. Shinall said several members of council had just returned from the
National League of Cities conference in Washington where one of the major
topics of concern was solid waste disposal. One of the most innovative
methods we became familiar with was that of a transfer station. Also, within
the next 60 days we will be making a decision about implementing a recycling
program in our city.
Fire Chief Larry Williams reminded everyone that burning permits are issued
between 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. by calling the Fire Department. Trash is not
to be burned under any circumstances; only leaves and small limbs gathered on
your own property. Also, there are several areas in the city where permits
are not issued for any reason because of residents with respiratory problems.
Mayor Bacon announced that our former Police Chief Everett Little passed away
this past weekend and expressed his condolences to the Little family.
Mayor Bacon said we heard some problems expressed earlier tonight about our
city but felt the majority of people here would not think it is quitesobad.
We have problems just like every community does but at the same time, we are
more responsive than most cities. We encourage people to express their views
and Mayor Bacon assured those from Ward 1 and the Argyle School area that
something would be done about the problems they are having.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
A. ACON, MAYOR MELI DA DAME V, ITY CLERK
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SHINALf, W D 5 KATHY BROOKS JORDAN, WARD 6
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March 19, 1990
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held March 19, 1990 at
Smyrna City Hali. 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 Jim Hawkins who was out of town on business. Also present was City
Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney
Charles E. Camp, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Police Chief Stan Hook,
Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Community Relations Director
Kathy Barton, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Library Director Laurel Best,
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Finance Director Emory McHugh, Communications Director Steve Ciaccio and
representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Skye Allison, pastor of Smyrna Church of the
Nazarene, followed by the pledge to the flag.
CITIZENS INPUT: Nothing to report.
APPEAL
made a
seconded
OF RECORDERS COURT: Odessa Duffin was
motion the appeal be dismissed for
the motion which carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS•
FORMAL BUSINESS:
Nothing to report.
not present and John Steely
failure to appear. Bob Davis
(A) Appointment of Downtown Development Authority members
Wade Lnenicka made a motion the members of the Downtown Smyrna Development
Authority be reappointed to a one year term as follows:
C. J. Fouts
Hubert Black
Jim Pitts
Willouise Spivey
Alton Curtis
Jimmy Wilson
Charles Pete Wood
Bill Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(B) Validate signatures to annex property in LL699
Attorney Camp read an application to annex 3.021 acres in Ridge Road and
Atlanta Road as follows:
We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the electors
resident and sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage,
as described below, which is unincorporated and contiguous to the City of
Smyrna, hereby apply to have said area annexed into the City of Smyrna under
the provisions of laws of the State of Georgia, said property being annexed
being described as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 699, 17th
District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly
described as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron pin placed at the intersection of the easterly side of
South Atlanta Road (a/k/a Old Highway 41 and State Route 3), based upon said
road having a right of way width of 50 feet at this point, with the northerly
side of Ridge Road (which road has a 50 foot right of way); thence running
along the easterly right of way of South Atlanta Road south 15 degrees 29
minutes 30 seconds east 384.96 feet to an iron pin found; thence running
south 60 degrees 30 minutes 50 seconds west 200.01 feet to an iron pin found;
thence running south 16 degrees 10,minutes 20 seconds east 10.04 feet to an
iron pin found; thence running south 60 degrees 29 minutes 15 seconds west
198.40 feet to an iron pin found; thence running south 25 degrees 39 minutes
20 seconds east 112.15 feet to an iron pin found; thence running south 54
degrees 49 minutes 20 seconds west 129.60 feet to an iron pin placed; thence
running north 34 degrees 03 minutes 40 seconds west 211.70 feet to an iron
pin located on the northeastern` side of Ridge Road; thence running
northeasterly along the northeastern side of Ridge Road and following the
curvature thereof a total distance of 732.04 feet the following courses and
distances: along the arc of a curve 95.03 feet (which arc has a chord
bearing north 34 degrees 37 minutes 15 seconds east for a distance of 94.82
feet) to a point, along the arc of a curve 152.25 feet (which arc has a chord
bearing north 22 degrees 38 minutes 45 seconds east for a distance of 152.03
feet) to a point, north 17 degrees 18 minutes 10 seconds east 73.08 feet to a
point, along the arc of a curve 134.54 feet (which arc has a chord bearing
north 21 degrees 18 minutes 25 seconds east for a distance of 134.43 feet) to
a point, along the arc of a curve 48.02 feet (which arc has a chord bearing
north 32 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds east for a distance of 47.91 feet) to
a point, north 38 degrees 53 minutes 25 seconds east 9.33•feet to a point,
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along the arc of a curve 93.03 feet (which arc has a chord bearing north 53
degrees 10 minutes 30 seconds east for a distance of 92.07 feet) to a point,
and north 67 degrees 27 minutes 40 seconds east 126.76 feet to an iron pin
placed and the point of BEGINNING, containing 3.021 acres all according to
that certain plat of survey for Cochran Properties, Inc. dated January 19,
1984, revised February 8, 1984, prepared by A. W. Browning, Georgia RLS No.
490.
WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY ';FOR SUCH ANNEXATION.
Witness the hands and seals of 600 of the record title holders of the land
described above: s/PAUL C. WILGUS, VICE PRESIDENT OF COCHRAN PROPERTIES,
INC.
Wade Lnenicka made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing
set for April 16, 1990. John Steely seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(C) Business license request - Burglar alarm sales and service company
John Patterson said Mr. James Doyle Harris has applied for a license to
install burglar alarms in the City. His business, West Atlanta Security, Inc.
is located at 455 Fairground Street in Marietta. The police investigation was
-favorable and revealed nothing that would prevent Mr. Harris from holding a
license.
Mr. Harris said his company is 4 years old and they primarily install
residential security alarms in new homes, now in the Vinings Glen
Subdivision. Alarms are handled through a central control station in Lilburn
through a sub -contract agreement. Mr. Harris said his general liability bond
is for $500,000.
Bill Scoggins made a motion the business license be approved. John Steely
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(D) Business license request - Jordan & Associates (game room)
John Patterson said Mr. James Harold Jordan has requested a business license
to operate a game room in Belmont Hills Shopping Center, 2522 N. Atlanta
Road. Mr. Jordan will be the owner/operator of the business which will have
electronic games and pool tables. There will be no minors allowed, and no
alcoholic beverages will be sold or served on the premises.
Following discussion about security, parking and general supervision of the
business, Jack Shinall made a motion the application be tabled to the next
meeting until he could further review the location and proximity to other
businesses in the immediate area that sell alcoholic beverages. Kathy Jordan
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Iell dONA MIN?145C
(A) Pool chemicals
Bill Scoggins made a motion the bid for pool chemicals be awarded to Harcros
Chemicals, the low bidder at $2,635.50. Jack Shinall seconded the motion
which carried 6-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
(A) McDonald's requested a building permit for new construction at 920 Windy
Hill Road at a total estimated cost of $215,000. Kathy Jordan made a motion
the permit be approved. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Stop signs at Smyrna Roswell Road, Highland & Roswell Road
(B) Acquire property through negotiation/condemnation at 2710 Atlanta Road
Wade Lnenicka made a motion the consent agenda be approved, seconded by Bob
Davis. After discussion, Mr. Lnenicka amended the motion by stating that the
property at 2710 Atlanta Road is required for development of the new Library
and Community Center and for future public facilities. The property will be
acquired through negotiation if possible.
March 19, 1990 meeting - continued
Vote on the motion to approve the consent agenda carried 6-0.
COUNCIL INPUT:
Wade Lnenicka said that last summer he sent a letter to residents of
Creatwood Subdivision informing them that the creek running through their
subdivision would be added to the list of drainage improvement projects in
the City. Mr. Lnenicka assured those homeowners that this project remains on
the list, but any emergency work will be taken care of as needed.
Mr. Lnenicka stated that last week he was questioned by several residents of
his ward about the need for the downtown development project and the City's
desire to save downtown Smyrna. In 1988, the City adopted and approved a
parks and recreation master plan which was initially developed through a
cross section of community leaders and business people. One of the goals
established in this document was the development of a community center which
led to the decision to proceed with construction. Mr. Lnenicka said he
disagreed with their feeling that there was no downtown Smyrna to save and
thought this project would revitalize the downtown area by attracting new
growth and development. Mr. Lnenicka said he felt everyone should remain
committed to this course of saving our downtown since these facilities will
be good for public use and hoped our citizens would also support the project.
Jack Shinall said city crews are still working hard to take care of some of
the emergency situations caused from the flooding on Friday night.
John Steely said his ward also had some serious flooding problems and asked
John Patterson if we would qualify for any State or Federal funds for
repairs. Mr. Patterson said the only funds he knew of would be through the
Federal Emergency Management Association and we have already applied for
whatever funds would be available. Mr. Steely said he would also like to see
an ordinance which would require builders to provide rip rap on creek banks
in new subdivisions.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
A. BACON, MAYOR
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