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04-02-1990 Regular MeetingApril 2, 1990 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on April 2, 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 except for Kathy Jordan who was out because of an ankle injury. Also present was City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Library Director Laurel Best, Finance Director Emory McHugh, Communications Director Steve Ciaccio Community Relations Director Kathy Jordan, Police Chief Stan Hook, Public Vorks Director Vic Broyles, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Personnel Director J,.4ne Mears and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Harris Fennell, pastor of Smyrna Assembly of God followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: John Patterson read a resolution for Community Development Week, April 7-14, 1990. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Nothing to report. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Approval of sewer rate increase John Patterson stated that Cobb County had recently passed on a sewer rate increase to be effective April lst and it is necessary that we pass it on to our customers. The county went up $.48 in their rate which is a 40% increase. Jack Shinall said Cobb County did increase rates by 40% and we have no alternative but to pass it on. Mr. Shinall made a motion our sewer rates be increased 40% in conjunction with the increased cost from the county, from $1.65 to $2.31 per thousand gallons. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion. Mr. Shinall said our new rate will still be $.40 below what Cobb County citizens are paying for sewer treatment and while most of the other cities have not addressed the new rates, we feel Smyrna's rates will still be the lowest in the county, as is our water rates. Cobb County did provide the documentation as required by our contract to justify the increase. After further discussion, vote on the motion to approve the increase to $2.31 carried 6-0. (B) Validation of signatures to annex 14 acres in LL196 and 195 Attorney Camp read the application for annexation as follows: We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent 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 Lots 195 and 196 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point located at the corner common to Land Lots 196, 197, 236 and 237 of the aforesaid district and section, running thence north 86 degrees 50 minutes 37 seconds west along the north line of Land Lot 196 of the aforesaid district and section a distance of 185.63 feet to a point at the centerline of Nickajack Creek; running thence southeasterly and southerly along the center line of said Nickajack Creek and following the meanderings thereof a distance of 1,443 feet, more or less, to a point formed by the intersection of the centerline of said creek and the northerly right of way line of Hurt Road (50 foot right of way); running thence south 87 degrees 30 minutes 53 seconds east along the northerly right of way line of Hurt Road 307.73 feet to a point; running thence southeasterly along the northeasterly right of way line of Hurt Road an arc distance of 125.54 feet to a point (the chord subtending said arc being south 82 degrees 29 minutes 08 seconds east 125.48 feet); running thence southeasterly along the northeasterly right of way line of Hurt Road and following the curvature thereof an arc distance 73.41 feet (the chord subtending said arc being south 66 degrees 24 minutes 18 seconds east 73.28 feet); running thence southeasterly along the northeasterly right of way line of Hurt Road and following the curvature thereof an arc distance of 117.86 feet (the chord subtending said arc being April 2, 1990 meeting - continued south 43 degrees 24 minutes 25 seconds east 117.57 feet) to an iron pin located at the intersection of the northeasterly right of way line of Hurt Road and the east line of Land Lot 195 of the aforesaid district and section; running thence north 03 degrees 04 minutes 50 seconds east along the east lines of Land Lots 195 and 196 of the aforesaid district and section 1,450.68 feet to a point located at the northeast corner of Land Lot 196 of the aforesaid district and section and point of BEGINNING. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION. Witness the hands and seals of 60% of the record title holders of the land described above: s/BILLIE JO COZZOLINO Jack Shinall made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing set for May 7th. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (C) Business license - Jordan & Associates Game Room, 2252 Atlanta Road John Patterson said Mr. James Harold Jordan has requested a license for a game room at 2522 Atlanta Road in Belmont Hills Shopping Center. In addition to the electronic games and pool tables, Mr. Jordan would also sell electronic games at retail. This application was tabled at the last meeting. Mr. Jordan said he was requesting at this time that his application be withdrawn. He was originally approached by Mr. Halpern about the possible utilization of this space and felt a game room would be a good use. After further consideration he felt it would be best to withdraw the application but may want to re -apply at some point in the future. Jack Shinall made a motion the license be withdrawn without prejudice. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (D) Award contract for light synchronization timing study. John Patterson stated that construction of the light synchronization is almost complete and it is necessary to perform a timing study in order to supply data to the system in order for it to function. Proposals were received from three companies and the committee has recommended that the contract be awarded to Devcon at $13,005. Their proposal is broader in scope and their presentation indicates a willingness to provide additional information within the scope of services. Bob Davis made a motion the contract be awarded to Devcon for $13,005. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 6-0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: Nothing to report. BID AWARDS: Nothing to resort. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of minutes - March 6 & March 19 (B) Adjustment to FY90 budget - Communications Department (C) Approval to request bids - tire machine and water pump (D) Approval of turn signals - South Cobb Drive @ Church Road, Atlanta Road @ Campbell Road Wade Lnenicka made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 6-0. COUNCIL INPUT: Wade Lnenicka gave a library report and expressed his appreciation to council for supporting the installation of a turn signal at Atlanta Road and Campbell Road. Mr. Lnenicka reported that he had met with residents of Vinings Glen subdivision recently and he learned that there were drainage problems in that area that we had no prior knowledge of. We are working to correct these problems through the City, County and developers. Jim Hawkins also stated he was pleased that a turn signal was approved for South Cobb and Church Road. Funds have been approved for other improvements on Church Road and Mr. B. C. Castellaw has donated the right of way needed from his property to widen the road and straighten the dangerous curve. April 2, 1990 meeting - continued Jack Shinall also expressed his appreciation for the turn signals and commended the efforts of the group who picked up litter along Concord Road over the weekend. John Steely reported that today Post Properties had donated $1,250 towards clothing and equipment for the Police Department SWAT team. The City now has a crime hot line number which allows citizens to report any information they may have concerning a crime. The information is confidential and the caller does not have to identify himself. Mayor Bacon reminded everyone that the groundbreaking for the Community Center and Library would be April 17th at 11:00 a.m. on Sunset Avenue. Mayor Bacon also said the City is planning a special day for Brian Oliver when he returns to Atlanta. Sherry Reavis reported on parks activities and Kathy Barton gave an update on the Jonquil Festival plans. With no fu he business, meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. i II !�,>%I gam_. JAMES M. HAWKINS, WARD 4 KATHY BROOKS JORDAN, WARD 6 April 16, 1990 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held April 16, 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 except for Jack Shinall who was out of town on business. Also present was City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Library Director Laurel Best, Police Chief Stan Hook, Finance Director Emory McHugh, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Fire Chief Larry Williams and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by York Chambless, retired pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Claudia Eisenburg and Corinne Schulzke invited everyone to attend the first Friends of the Library group meeting scheduled for May 4th at 7:30 p.m. Sue Brissey complained of litter inside Tolleson Park and wanted to know why it was not kept in better condition. Bill Scoggins said that over the last two months the Parks Department has lost one park ranger, another has had medical problems and the Parks Department has had to relocate from one building to another. Mr. Scoggins asked Mrs. Brissey to be patient, these problems would be taken care of. Wade Lnenicka read a proclamation "For the Love of Children" and Mayor Bacon presented it to Optimist Club members. Jim Hawkins read a proclamation for "Better Hearing and Speech Month" and Mayor Bacon presented it to Kadyn Williams and Beth Haile from Audiological Consultants of Atlanta, Inc. PUBLIC HEARINGS: