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06-07-1982 Regular MeetingJune 7, 1982 w The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on June 7, 1982. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor Arthur T. Bacon. All Council members were present. Also present was Police Chief R. E. Little, Acting Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Assistant Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley, Building Inspector Dan Steely and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Jim Hawkins, followed by the pledge to the flag. Mayor Bacon stated the rezoning request on Powder Springs Street from R-15 to Residential Highrise had been withdrawn and read a letter from Ruth C. Hammond, applicant, dated June 4, 1982 requesting that it be withdrawn. Citizen Reports: Sue Brissey complained of the illegal signs being placed in the City and brought several yard sale signs that she had removed on Concord Road. Jim Tolleson read a letter from the Mayor to all city employees asking their help in removing these signs, whatever their job may be. Mr. Bill Taylor thanked Mayor Bacon for announcing at the opening of the meeting that the rezoning on Powder Springs Street had been withdrawn and also thanked all the councilmen they had contacted for listening to their reasons of objection. Presentation: Mr. Bob Arnold, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission presented a plaque to Pat Cole for her service to the commission, but was resigning to accept a position with the Hospital Authority Board. Rezoning: Charles McLane requested rezoning of property on Concord Road, Land Lot ST+ 5, from R-15 to Limited Commercial. There was no opposition. Mr. McLane said the building would be used for a Chiropractor or Doctor's office. Also he had agreed to add a masonry front to the building and a portion of the front lot would be maintained in grass. Jim Hawkins made a motion the zoning be approved. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Annexation: K. E. Edwards, Jr. and Slade C. Young, applicants, requested annexation of property in Land Lots 341 and 380, fronting on Church Road, the legal description having been read and made a part of the minutes of the May 3rd meeting. There was no opposition and Sarah Jones made a motion the property be annexed, to become a part of Ward 7. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Rezoningf K. E. Edwards, Jr. and Slade C. Young requested rezoning of property just annexed from RM-12 to Residential Townhouse District. Mark Reed was spokesman for the applicants and said their plans were to build fee simple townhouses. The RTD classification allows for 71 units and they will build 65 units, which reduces the density under the present RM-12 classification by 20 units. Jim Hawkins asked if he had carefully studied the plans to be sure he would not need to ask for variances at a later date. Mr. Reed said he had, and felt reasonably sure there would be no need for variances by reducing the density from 71 to 65 units. There were two ladies opposed who owned adjoining property and were concerned with water runoff onto their property. Mr. Reed assured them the engineers were working on this now, and they would be working with the City engineers and would meet all the regulations and requirements to control water runoff. After further discussion, Sarah Jones made a motion the rezoning be approved. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Validation of Signatures: Thomas J. Northcutt, Jr., Christopha Northcutt Sanders and Wimberly Northcutt Bennett requested annexation of property in Land Lots 702, 703, 738 and 739. The application was read as follows: We the undersigned, who constitute si'xty percent (60%) of the electors resident in the area described below and who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage of the area 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 the Code of Georgia Annotated, Sections 69-904 through 69-912 (Georgia Laws, Acts 1966, Pages 409, 410, 411, 412, 413; 1971, 399; 1976, Pages 1011, 1012; said property to be annexed being described as follows, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 702, 703, 738 and 739 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: June 7, 1982 - Continued BEGINNING at an iron pin set on the southern right-of-way line of Spring Road (having a 100-foot right-of-way) at the point of intersection of said right- of-way line with the line common to Land Lots 738 and 775, aforesaid District, Section, and County, and running thence South 09 degrees, 07 minutes 33 seconds East, along said line common to Land Lots 738 and 775, a distance of 740.83 feet to an'iron pin set on the northwestern right-of-way line of Campbell Road (having a 50-foot right-of-way),, thence South 39 degrees, 39 minutes 33 seconds West, along said northwestern right-of-way line of Campbell Road, a distance of 1,024.67 feet to an angle iron found; thence North 51 degrees, 07 minutes 20 seconds West a distance of 500.35 feet to an angle iron found; thence South 38 degrees, 52 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 600.22 feet to an angle iron found; thence South 51 degrees, 07 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 500.42 feet to an angle iron found on the northwestern right-of- way line of Campbell Road; thence in a southwesterly direction, along said northwestern right-of-way line of Campbell Road, the following courses and distances: 'South 38 degrees, 40 minutes 43 secondslWest a distance of 252.95 feet to a point; along the arc of a 736.15-foot radius curve, an arc distance of 215.53 feet to a point (said arc having'a chord lying to the southeast of said arc and bearing South 30 degrees, 17 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 214.76 feet); and South 21 degrees, 54 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 68.44 feet to an iron pin set at the point of intersection of said north- western right-of-way line of Campbell Road with thel'northern right-of-way line of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad (having a 661foot right-of-way); thence in a northwesterly, westerly, and southwesterly direction, along said northern right-of-way line of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, the following courses and distances: along the arc of a 1,293.96-foot radius curve, an arc distance of 1,106.28 feet to a point (said arc being subtended by a chord lying to the south of said arc and bearing South 86 degrees, 57 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 1,072.89 feet); and South 62 degrees, 27 minutes 50 seconds West a distance of 193.06 feet to an iron pin set on the Iline common to Land Lots 667 and 702, aforesaid District, Section, and County; thence North 05 degrees, 28 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 455.40 feet to an iron pin set on said Land Lot Line; thence continuing North 05 degrees, 28 minutes 49 seconds West, along said Land Lot Line, a distance of 20.00 feet, Imore or less, to the point of intersection of said Land Lot Line with the centerline of Poplar Creek (said point also being hereinafter referred to as the "Traverse Beginning Point"); .thence in a generally northeasterly direction, along the centerline of Poplar Creek, and following the meanderings thereof, a distance of 2,520.00 feet, more or less, to the point of intersection of said centerline of Poplar Creek with said southern right-of-way line of Spring Road (said point also being here- inafter referred to as the "Traverse Termination Point"); (The said centerline of Poplar Creek having a traverse line described as1follows: Beginning at the Traverse Beginning Point, and running thence North 53 degrees, 56 minutes 49 seconds East a distance of 443.79 feet to a point; North 29 degrees, 10 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 430.28 feet to a point; North 31 degrees, 51 minutes 27 seconds East a distance of 329.83 feet to a point; North 28 degrees.,,09 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 269.60 feet to a point; North 29 degrees, 37 minutes 26 seconds East a distance of 428.58 feet to a point; North 43 degrees, 18 minutes 25 seconds East a distance of 245.09 feet to a point; and North 13 degrees, 46 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 365.57 feet to the Traverse Termination Point;) thence North 87 degrees, 30 minutes 00 seconds East, along said southern right-of-way line of Spring Road, a distance of 1,208.63 feet to the iron pin set and point of BEGINNING. The above -described property is shown as 72.171 acres on, and described according to Boundary Survey prepared for A. G. Spanos by W. Dennis Boutwell, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1873, Benchmark Engineering Corporation, dated November 25, 1981, last revised December 8, 1981, which said plat of survey is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. Less and except from the above -described property, the following: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being inlLand Lot 702 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point at the intersection of the Northeasterly right-of-way of the W&A Railroad and the Northwesterly right-of-way of Campbell Road; thence North 70 degrees, 52 minutes 22 seconds West along the Northeasterly right- of-way of the W&A Railroad, 45.62 feet to a point; continuing Northwesterly June 7, 1982 - Continued along the Northeasterly right-of-way of the W&A Railroad, along the arc of a curve having a radius of 1,420.15 feet, a distance of 482:14 feet to a point; thence Westerly and Southwesterly along the Northerly and Northwesterly right- of-way of the W&A Railroad, along the arc of a curve having a radius of 1,041.41 feet, a distance of 467.67 feet to a point; thence South 70 degrees, 17 minutes 10 seconds West, along the Northwesterly right-of-way of the W&A Railroad, 97.81 feet to a point; thence South 66 degrees, 04 minutes 38 seconds West, along the Northwesterly right-of-way of the W&A Railroad, 101.26 feet to a point; thence South 64 degrees, 23 minutes 35 seconds West, along the North- westerly right-of-way of the W&A Railroad, 103.97 feet to the West line of Land Lot 702; thence North 0 degrees, 37 minutes 42 seconds West, along the West line of Land Lot 702, 46.71 feet to a point; thence North 64 degrees, 38 minutes 29 seconds East, 86.32 feet to a point; thence North 66 degrees, 11 minutes 35 seconds East, 105.95 feet to a point; thence North 70 degrees, 23 minutes 14 seconds East, 92.86 feet to a point; thence Northeasterly and Easterly along the arc of a curve having a radius of 1,083.41 feet, a distance of 486.53 feet to a point; thence Southeasterly along the arc of a curve having a radius of 1,462.15 feet, a distance of 496.4 feet to a point; thence South 69 degrees, 44 minutes 13 seconds East, 46.17 feet to a point on the Northwesterly right-of-way of Campbell Road; thence South 22 degrees, 51 minutes 22 seconds West, along the Northwesterly right-of-way of Campbell Road, 41.12 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Said parcel being the same as conveyed by Sellers unto the State of Georgia for the use and benefit of the Western and Atlantic Railroad by three (3) certain Warranty Deeds dated March, 1982. Also, all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 775, 738 and 739 of 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, known as Campbell Road (having a 50' right of way) beginning with the centerline of Campbell Road and the southerly side of Spring Road, running thence south- westerly and being 50' in width, lying 25' on either side of the centerline of Campbell Road to the intersection of the centerline of Campbell Road and the northerly right of way line of L&N Railroad (W&A Railroad .and State of Georgia) and the existing city limit line of the City of Smyrna. Said road right of way lying parallel to the southern boundaries of the above described property. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREUNTO SET THEIR HANDS AND SEALS, AND THEREBY MAKE SAID APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SMYRNA. Witness the signature of 60% of the electors resident in the area described below: s/GARY LEE SUPER, 423 Campbell Road; JOE G. HICKS & REGINA KINSEY HICKS, 503 Campbell Road. Witness the signature of the record title holders of the fee simple title, or his legal representative, of 60% of the land area above described by acreage: s/THOMAS J. NORTHCUTT, JR., WIMBERLY NORTHCUTT BENNETT & CHRISTOPHA NORTHCUTT SANDERS. Jim Tolleson made a motion the signatures be validated and the public hearing be set for July 12th. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Validation of Signatures: Thomas J. Northcutt, Jr., Christopha N. Sanders and Wimberly N. Bennett requested annexation of property in Land Lot 775 on Spring Street. The application was read as follows: We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage of the area 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 the Code of Georgia Annotated, Sections 69-904 through 69-912 (Georgia Laws, Acts 1966, Pages 409, 410, 411, 412, 413; 1971, 399; 1976, Pages 1011, 1012; said property to be annexed being described as follows, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 775 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point formed by the intersection of the line common to Land Lots 738 and 775, said District, Section, and County and the Northwestern right-of-way line of Campbell Road, and running thence North 01 degrees, 15 minutes 50 seconds West along said line common to said Land Lots 738 and June 7 1982 - Continued 775 a distance of 740.37 feet to a reinforced rod found located on the Southern right-of-way line of Spring Road (having a 100 foot right-of-way); thence in an easterly direction along said Southern right-of-way line of Spring Road the following courses and distances: South 88 degrees, 40 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of 205.20 feet to a point along the arc of a 14,373.940 foot radius curve, an arc distance of 605.75 feet to a point (said arc having a chord lying to the north of said arc and bearing South 89 degrees, 52 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 605.70 feet),.- nd North 88 degrees, 55 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of 73.99 feet to a point; thence South 34 degrees, 06 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 44.44 feet to a point on the North- western right-of-way line of Campbell Road (a 50 foot right-of-way); thence along said Northwestern right-of-way line of Campbell Road along the arc of a 5,789.683 foot radius curve an arc distance of 157.63 feet to a point (said arc having a chord lying to the southeast of said arc and bearing South 54 degrees, 51 minutes 50 seconds West a distance of 157.62 feet); thence along said Northwestern right-of-way line of Campbell Road South 54 degrees, 05 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 533.85 feet to a point; thence along said Northwestern right-of-way line of Campbell Road along the arc of a 2,245.860 foot radius curve an arc distance of 444.87 feet (said arc having a chord lying to the southeast of said arc and bearing South 48 degrees, 24 minutes 35 seconds West a distance of 444.14 feet) to a point and point of BEGINNING. The above described property is shown as 7.5674 acres on, and described according to a survey prepared for Argyle Realty Company by Roger L. Cordes, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, dated January, 1982, which plat of survey is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREUNTO SET THEIR HANDS AND SEALS, AND THEREBY MAKE SAID APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SMYRNA. Witness the signature of the record title holders of the fee simple title, or his legal representative, of 60% of the land area above described by acreage: s/THOMAS J. NORTHCUTT, JR., CHRISTOPHA N. SANDERS & WIMBERLY N. BENNETT. Jim Tolleson made a motion the signatures be validated and the public hearing be set for July 6th. Jim said that rather than have the hearings on July 12th he would make a motion later that the first meeting in July be set for the 6th. Sarah Jones seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Jim Tolleson made a motion that the previous vote on the public hearing for July 12th be amended to be set for July 6th. Sarah Jones seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Annexation_: Drs. Dellinger & Israel requested annexation of property in Land Lots 228 & 277 on Pat Mell Road, the legal description having been read into the minutes of the May 3rd meeting. Elbert Coalson said there were wrecked cars parked on the property, and he did not know what their intentions were for the use. Mr. Ralph Barrett of 166 Pat Mel] Road said he was directly across the street from this property and said there was approximately 10 wrecked cars there now, and would like to have the annexation denied. Elbert Coalson made a motion the annexation request be denied, seconded by Max Bacon. After discussion the motion and second were withdrawn. Jim Tolleson said the annexation notice had not been advertised, and Attorney Camp said without proper advertisement it would be illegal to act on the request tonight. Variance: Charlie Jones requested a variance at Springwoods Subdivision on the front yard width of nine lots located on cul-de-sacs. Mr. Jones said the preliminary plat was approved before adoption of our ordinance for Residential Duplexes. Dan Steely said our ordinance requires a 40' width on the front of the lot. The ordinance also states that the minimum right of way should be 50', and if the engineer could increase the right of way, which is now 70', it would widen the lots to the required 40'. Attorney Camp said another method of accomplishing Mr. Jones' purpose would be to accept a continuous dedication of whatever footage he suggests and give him a variance on the building setback lines on the front. This might be a preferable method, without staggering the right of way on the street itself. Mr. Jones said if this variance was granted, it would not change the density from the original plans, and they had actually deleted two lots. Mr. Camp said the purpose of the front building line was to give uniformity in the appearance of the houses on the street and felt the building line should not be staggered. After further discussion, Max Bacon made a motion a 20' building setback variance be granted, on the cul-de-sac lots only. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. June 7, 1982 - Continued Variance: Max Johnson requested a variance at Cumberland Townhomes to build seven units to a group from the required six, on two groups of townhomes. Mr. Johnson said he would still be within the limits of the -required density, and this would be the only variance he would need. Jim Tolleson made a motion a variance be granted to allow construction of seven units to a group, on two buildings. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Commercial Building Permits: Commercial building permits were presented by Inspector Dan Steely, and recorded as follows: (1) Cobb County Board of Education requested a permit to install air conditioning at King Springs Elementary School, at a total estimated cost of $75,100, and also at Belmont Hills Elementary School at an estimated cost of $82,600. Plans have been approved by the Fire Department and Inspections Department. Jim Tolleson made a motion the permit be approved, seconded by Sarah Jones. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. (2) Dominoes Pizza requested a permit for construction -at 2754 Hargrove Road at a total estimated cost of $20,000. Plans have been approved by the Fire Marshal and Inspections Department. Jim Tolleson made a motion the permit be approved, seconded by Max Bacon. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. (3) Copperfield's Restaurant requested a building permit for 3250-C South Cobb Drive, The Crossings Shopping Center, at a total estimated cost of $125,000. Plans have been approved by the Fire Marshal and Inspections Department. Sarah Jones made a motion the permit be approved, seconded by Jack Shinall. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. Privilege License: Jesus Thomas Diaz requested a liquor pouring license for Monterrey Mexican Restaurant at 2540 Atlanta Road. There was no opposition from the audience. Mr. Reed Kennedy represented Mr. Diaz, and said Mr. Diaz was granted a malt beverage and wine pouring license in 1979 and he has managed the restaurant since that time. Sarah Jones asked Mr. Reed if Mr. Diaz understood the limitation on age and hours of operation. Mr. Diaz said he did, and also understood the ordinances. He said he has had no problems with minors in the past. Sarah Jones said the application was in order and the police report was favorable, and made a motion the license be granted. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Approval of Revenue Sharing Budget: Jim Tolleson read the proposed Revenue Sharing Budget for 19 2- 3, totaling $263,474 and made a motion it be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Bid Openings: Bids on replacement of the air conditioning system for City Hall were opened, read and recorded as follows: E. Smith Heating & Air $7,980.00 Cobb Heating & Air $6,924.00 - (includes one-year free service on installation with manufacturer's warranty on product) Jim Tolleson made a motion the bid be awarded to Cobb Heating & Air, seconded by Jack Shinall. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. Bids on a 14-foot, 1982 cab and chassis dump truck were opened, read and recorded as follows: Capitol Ford Options:. 2250 lb. ea. auxiliary springs Frame reinforcement recommended for dump operation Wade Ford $13,726.07 $14,189.13 (alternate - in stock) 58.55 163.55 259.00 $14,190.00 $14,990.00 (can meet delivery by 6/30/82) (cannot make delivery by 6/30/82) June 7, 1982 - Continued Max Bacon made a motion the bids be turned over to committee with their recommendation back to full council at the next meeting. J-im Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Report`on Bid Awards: Jim Tolleson made a motion the bid for the 1982-83-84 audits be awarded to Pate, Shiver & Looney. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Jim Tolleson made a motion the bid on four (4) pickup trucks be awarded to Fouts Brothers Datsun. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Jack Shinall made a motion the bid request for replacement of the water line on Brown Road be tabled to the next meeting. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Approval of Fee Schedule: Willouise Spivey read a letter from Joe Thiel, Assistant State Fire Marshal stating thbt effective May 17,.1982, the City of Smyrna, located in Cobb County has assumed full responsibility for all buildings and structures located within their jurisdiction. The State Fire Marshal's office will still be responsible for the following duties only: (1) Jails and Penal'lns`titutions - semi-annual inspections only. (2) All matters pertaining to Hazardous Materials. (3) Hospitals/Nursing Homes only upon request under contract. (4) Investigations upon request for assistance by Local authorities. (5) Buildings and structures owned, operated or occupied by the State listed in Section 92 A 710. The schedule fee is as follows: GROUP I - Plan Checking Fee $100.00; Certificate of Occupancy $50.00. GROUP II - Plan Checking Fee $25.00; Certificate of Occupancy $25.00. GROUP III - Plan Checking Fee, no charge; Certificate of Occupancy, no charge. James Williams made a motion the fee schedule be accepted. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Max Bacon made a motion the #2 girls softball field at Jonquil Park be dedicated to Clarence A. Brooks, with the ceremony to be held June 19th. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Mayor Bacon read and signed a proclamation declaring June as Parks and Recreation Month in Smyrna. Surplus Vehicles: Max Bacon made a motion the following vehicles be declared surplus: SANITATION: 1972 Ford Galaxie - 2U58H152921 1969 Chevrolet Pickup - C51496826295 GARAGE: 1967 Ford F-100 - F103NA44347 POLICE: 1979 Chrysler - TH42L9A194595 1979 Chrysler - TH42L9A194590 INSPECTIONS: 1975 Ford Custom 500 - 5U53C178253 Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Jim Hawkins made a motion the Mayor be authorized to sign a Resolution from the Department of Transportation for resurfacing of 19 streets within the City, under the L.A.R.P. program. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Jack Shinall made a motion to hear the appeal of the decision of Recorder's Court by Phillip R. Mulkey on June 21, 1982• Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of May 3, 1982 be approved as submitted. Sarah Jones seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Sarah Jones made a motion the minutes of May 17, 1982 be approved as submitted. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried 7-0. June 7, 1982 - Continued Committee Reports: (Finance) Jim Tolleson said the adoption of the budget would be placed on the agenda for the June 21st meeting. Jim Tolleson said that as of today there was $13,950 outstanding in business license fees that have not been collected. The City Marshal will start closing these businesses operating without a license, starting tomorrow. Jim Tolleson announced for the benefit of the people in his ward, that there would be an annexation.and zoning meeting tomorrow night on the property on Campbell Road at Spring. (Parks) Sherry Reavis announced that all the City pools were open to the public. (Streets) Jim Hawkins said the pavement on Cherokee Road had been sanded. It is still not perfect, but the contractor said he wanted to wait one week to see if it would hold up and if not, a 1" overlay of asphalt will be applied. (Water) Jack Shinall said we had a lot of water and sanitation customers who move from their rental property and do not notify us to discontinue service. Our system is set up that a minimum bill goes out each month, and in such cases, these bills go to the property owner. Jack said that,if a property owner loses a tenant, he should notify the Water Department"immediately to discontinue service or they will be charged. Elbert Coalson said the sanding on Cherokee Road was a great improvement. Also, an Inspections Committee meeting would be held tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. (Library) Moni Myers reported on activities taking place in the Library, and said the summer reading program would begin June l4th. Mayor Bacon thanked Sue Brissey for the work she has been doing in removing signs and said we would have people working overtime this weekend to remove any signs advertising yard sales. Announcements: Mayor Bacon said that all councilmen would be leaving for the'GMA convention this Saturday; June 19th is closing day for Smyrna Girls Softball and the field dedication to Clarence A. Brooks; the next council meeting on June 21st. Elbert Coalson reminded all political candidates that they are required to post a bond with the City for their signs, to insure removal within 30 days of the election. Mr. Travis McGehee at 2570 Birch Street complained of rats in his neighborhood, and said he has lived there 13 years with the same problem, and no results. Jack Shinall said there was about a 50' strip of vacant land behinc Mr. McGehee's property. The owner lives in Atlanta, and during the past 4 .years the City has been able to make him clean the lot twice. Also, trash blows out of the dumpsters behind the commercial buildings near there. Mr. McGehee was told the property owner would be given notice to clean the lot and if he does not comply, the City can clean the lot and bill him. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. June 21, 1982 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held June 21, 1982 in the Council Chambers of Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Mayor Arthur T. Bacon. All Council members were present. Also present was City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Police Chief R. E. Little, Acting Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Public Works Director Jim David, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley, Librarian Doris Morris, and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Elbert Coalson, followed by the pledge to the flag. Citizen Reports: Sue Brissey thanked Mayor and Council for their support in helping to clean up our city by removing signs.