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05-02-1983 Regular MeetingMay 2, 1983 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Char- ter on May 2, 1983 at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order by presid- ing officer Mayor Protem Elbert Coalson in the absence of Mayor Bacon who was in Washington. All councilmen were present. Also present was City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Police Chief R. E. Little, Acting Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Assistant Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Parks & Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley, Librarian Doris Morris, and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Max Bacon followed by the pledge to the flag. Sarah Jones read a proclamation for Respect for Law Week, May 1-7, 1983. Sarah also presented a cake to Chief Little in celebration of his 70th birthday and told everyone that cake and punch would be served after the meeting. There were five police officers in the audience who were recognized and Chief Little thanked Mayor and Council and praised the department. There were no citizen reports. Privilege License: James Garland Peek requested a beer and wine pouring license for Athens Pizza, 2410 Atlanta Road. Attorney John Karazoulas represented Mr. Peek, who could not be present. There was no opposition from the audience, and Jack Halpern, owner of Belmont Hills Shopping Center spoke and said he felt this would be a first class restaurant, and an asset to the community. The restaurant will be located in the building which was formerly Commercial Bank and will be renovated inside and out. Jim Hawkins read the letter from Chief Little stating the police investigation was favorable and stated the applicant met all the ordi- nance requirements. Jim Hawkins made a motion the license be approved, seconded by Sarah Jones. Vote on the motion carried 6-0. Residential Business License: Ottis E. Cheatham requested a residential business license for 2985 Reed Street. Mr. Cheatham said he would be selling aluminum and vinyl siding by telephone and there would be no outside storage or signs. There was no opposition and Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Bid Award: Sarah Jones stated the Fire Committee had met and recommended the bid for an aerial fire truck be awarded to Emergency One. The truck will be ob- tained through a lease -purchase agreement for 5 years, with a $50,000 down payment and the balance of the down payment be paid from interest on Certificates of Deposit. The delivery date will be 90 to 120 days from date of order. Sarah made a motion the truck be purchased from Emergency One. James Williams seconded the motion which carried 6-0. TEFRA Hearing: Attorney Camp stated that this was a public hearing which had been discussed at the last meeting and properly advertised in the newspaper to see if there was anyone for or against the Cobb County Housing Authority issuing revenue financing bonds to finance multi -family housing rental facilities in the City of Smyrna for The Hills of Post Village. There were no comments from the audience and the public hearing was closed. Jack Shinall made a motion the Resolution, read by Attorney Charles Camp, author- izing the Housing Authority of Cobb County to issues its revenue bonds for the purpose of financing multifamily residential rental facilities for low and mod- erate income families located within the City of Smyrna, to The Hills of Post Village, Ltd., be approved. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried 6- 0. (Copy of Resolution to be made a part of these minutes.) James Williams then made a motion the following Resolution be read to declare the need for a housing authority in the City of Smyrna. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried 6-0. A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NEED FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A HOUSING AUTHORITY TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW: TO APPOINT THE COMMIS- SIONERS FOR SAID AUTHORITY: TO AUTHORIZE SAID AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE THE POWERS CONTAINED IN THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW: TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES: May 2, 1983 - Continued W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, that there exists an urgent need to provide additional housing in the City of Smyrna, Georgia; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Mayor and Council that there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in the City of Smyrna available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authorities Law (O.C.G.A., Section 8-3-1, et seq., as amend- ed) (the "Act"), enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, creates for every municipality in the State of Georgia a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Housing Authority" of such municipality, which shall conist of a board of seven Commissioners to be appointed by resolution of the governing body of such municipality for initial terms of one, two, three, four and five years and thereafter for staggered terms of five years; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that there is a need for a Housing Authority to function in the City of Smyrna to help finance the cost of providing an adequate supply of housing for the people of the City of Smyrna; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council, after thorough investigation, have determined that it is desirable and necessary that a Housing Authority be activated to func- tion in the City of Smyrna with all the powers granted it "by the Act, including the power to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing funds to finance housing in order to fulfill the present needs expressed herein; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that seven Commissioners shall be appointed by Mayor and Council to serve for the aforementioned terms of office, by Resolution adopted as soon as practical and convenient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that a Commissioner at any time ceases to be a resident of the City of Smyrna; his eligibility to serve as a Commissioner shall cease, and his term of office shall end. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioners elected shall organize, carry out their duties and responsibilities and exercise their powers and prerogatives in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Act as it now exists and as it might hereafter be amended or modified. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall become effective May 31, 1983, and from and after such date the Authority shall be deemed to be duly created and activated and shall have perpetual existence. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any and all resolutions in conflict with this resol- ution be and the same are hereby repealed. Jack Shinall made a motion the resolution be approved. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. The next item on the agenda, appointment of board members to serve on the Housing Authority, was tabled to the next meeting. Commercial Building Permits: Commercial building permits were presented by Assis- tant Public Works Director Vic Broyles and upon his recommendation the following approved: (1) Munford requested a permit to renovate the existing building at 2480 Spring Road for a 7-11 store at a total estimated cost of $51,000. James Williams made a motion the permit be approved, subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Ordinance Amendment: Jim Hawkins stated that on January 3, 1983, a proposed amendment was read, properly advertised and approved February 7, 1983, which added the RM-16 classification. Jim said he felt council had acted hastily in approving the ordinance and made a motion the RM-16 classification be deleted in its entirety. James Williams seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. May 2, 1983 - Continued Approval of Minutes: Jack Shinall made a motion the minutes of April 4, 1983 be approved as submitted. James Williams seconded the motion which carried 6- 0. Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of April 18, 1983 be approved as submitted. Sarah Jones seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Committee Reports: (Finance) Jim Tolleson called for a Finance Committee meeting Thursday at 5:30 and said the budgets were well under way. Also, the 1% Local Option Sales Tax may be on the referendum this September. (Inspections) James Williams reported that Gene Golden had passed his examination and was now the Assistant Building Inspector for the City. (Library) Doris Morris reported on library activities for the summer. (Water) Jack Shinall said the sewer study is well underway. The preliminary re- port shows that there are 12 minor problems that can be corrected very cheaply but will result in a three-quarter million dollar savings from infiltration into the sewer lines. Jack Shinall stated we are still having problems with barking dogs, and recently a case was dismissed by our Recorder's Court Judge. Jack asked Attorney Camp to review our ordinance concerning noises and have a report ready for the next meeting as to whether or not it can be properly enforced. (Fire) Sarah Jones made a motion the rules be suspended to allow a motion to be placed on the floor. Jim. Tolleson seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Sarah said an. emergency situation occurred at the main fire station yesterday when they found the compressor in the air conditioning unit was burned out and needed replacing. Two preliminary proposals were received; one from Dayco Ser- vices at $1,417 and the other from Cobb Heating & Air. Their bid was $1,484 to replace the compressor and $1,693 to repair. After discussion, Sarah made a motion that bids be requested, to be received within a 24-hour period and the committee be authorized to award the low bid. James Williams seconded the motion which car- ried 6-0. Sarah Jones reminded everyone that tomorrow would be a State-wide election and no alcoholic beverages could be sold before 8:00 p.m. Sarah Jones said that Highland Park Road would begin this month through the new 1,000 acre industrial park and with that in mind, would like to set in motion the annexation of South Cobb Drive from Ridge Road to Highland Park. This would enable our police department to have complete jurisdiction of the roadway when they travel to and from the park to patrol there. (Parks) Sherry Reavis reported on the success of the Spring Festival and thanked everyone involved. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.