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06-21-1982 Regular MeetingJune 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. June 21, 1982 - Continued Residential Business License: Lorean Chapman of 547 Powder Springs Street requested a residential business license for an accounting and income tax service. Mrs. Chapman said she was aware of the rules and regulations governing residential permits. This was a small business and most of it handled through the mail, so there would not be a parking problem. Mrs. Chapman also had a petition from her surrounding neigh- bors stating they had no objections. Jack Shinall made a motion the permit be approved. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Privilege License: Stephen J. Connolly requested a beer pouring license for Sub - Station located at 2538-B Atlanta Street. Sarah Jones said a survey was attached, showing a 200' and 300' radius of the location. Signatures were obtained from all the residents living within the 200' radius, waiving the distance requirement with the exception of one,;,but his home was actually outside the 200' radius requirement. Mr. Connolly said he was familiar with the ordinances, and Sarah Jones made a motion the license be approved. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion. There was no opposition and vote on the motion carried 7-0._ Recorder's Court Appeal: Phillip R. Mulkey appealed the decision of Recorder's Court where he was found guilty on May 20, 1982 for failing to stop for a red light. Mr. Mulkey and arresting officer W. T. Martin were sworn by Attorney Camp. Mr. Mulkey said the light on South Cobb Drive at Powder Springs Street where he was attempting to cross only held for 14 seconds. When he approached the light at the time it turned yellow, the car behind him was very close and he felt it would be better to continue through the intersection rather than stop abruptly and possibly cause a rear -end collision. Mr. Mulkey said he was aware that it is illegal to run a yellow light, but felt these were extenuating circumstances. Officer Martin said on the original court date, Mr. Mulkey was in contempt of court and then had the case continued twice. Officer Martin said he observed Mr. Mulkey entering the intersection on a red light, not a yellow light. The car in front of Mr. Mulkey's turned onto South Cobb Drive on the yellow light, but at the time Mr. Mulkey entered the intersection, the light was red. Officer Martin said he never agreed with Mr. Mulkey that the light was yellow when he went through the intersection. Officer Martin said he was traveling north on South Cobb Drive in the outside lane, and Mr. Mulkey's vehicle crossed directly in front of him. Also, he did not remember any vehicles behind Mr. Mulkey. Mr. Mulkey said he worked in Forest Park and was late for the first court date, and was not actually in contempt of court. After further discussion, James Williams made a motion the decision of Recorder's Court be upheld. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Bid Awards: Jim Hawkins said Jim Mallett was the engineer contracted by the City to review all bids received for construction of Pasadena Boulevard and asked Mr. Mallett for his report. Mr. Mallett said the low bidder on the entire project was Quarles Contracting, at $583,412.26. The second low bidder was McIntosh Paving at $595,549.23• However, Cobb County has agreed to do some of the earthwork and storm drainage and when you deduct these line items from the two bids, McIntosh Paving is the low bidder at $413,146.12, with Quarles Contracting bid being $427,699.76. Mr. Mallett said McIntosh Paving is properly bonded. Jim Hawkins made a motion the bid for four-laning of Pasadena Boulevard including the water line be awarded to McIntosh Paving Company at $413,146.12. James Williams seconded the motion. Jim Hawkins said there could be some variance in the bid price depending on whether or not they cut through Spring Road or bore under the road, which could cost about $500 more. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. Mayor Bacon said he had talked with Bob Sutton today, and the county would begin grading within the next two weeks. Also, McIntosh Paving can begin work within one week after the grading is completed. Jim Hawkins made a motion the bid for the 14-foot dump truck be awarded to Wade Ford at $14,990. Although this was not the low bid, the city engineer felt this truck was a heavier duty, and met specifications more closely than.the bid from Capitol Ford. This truck will be used for trash pickup and should get us caught up. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Jack Shinall said there was a dead-end water line on Brown Road which is a 2" line and they have had quite a few problems, especially with the elementary school being there. Jack made a motion that bids be requested to replace the line from Concord Road to South Cobb Drive with a 6" line, to be opened at the July 6th meeting. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. r June 21, 1982 - Continued Jack Shinall made a motion that 100 underground garbage can liners be purchased, to be paid from the new budget. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Commercial Building Permits: Commercial building permits were presented by Paula It Cannon, and recorded as follows: (1) H&M Transmission requested a permit for new construction on Atlanta Street at a total estimated cost of $43,000.00. Jim Tolleson made a motion the permit be approved, subject to approval'of the Fire Marshal.'. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (2) Gas & Glo, 3307 South Cobb Drive requested a permit to enclose a 20 x 20 foot area under the existing gas canopy at a total estimated cost of $9,600.00. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved, subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. (3) Ridgeview Institute on South Cobb Drive requested a permit for five new offices, at a total estimated cost of $113,000. Elbert Coalson made a motion the permit be approved, subject to approval'of the Fire Marshal. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (4) Earl Dolive requested a permit for an addition of four retail stores at Cumberland Crossing Shopping Center, 2750 Hargrove Road, at a total estimated cost of $120,000. Elbert Coalson made a motion the permit be approved, subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (5) Taco Bell on South Cobb Drive requested a permit for a drive-in window addition at a total estimated cost of $15,000. Elbert Coalson made a motion the permit be approved, subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion' which carried by a 7-0 vote. Jim Tolleson made a motion the fire and casualty insurance premiums tax.be increased from 2% to 4%, effective January 1, 1983. Sarah -Jones seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Approval of Budget: Jim Tolleson read the proposed 1982-83 budget as follows, which includes a 5o merit increase for all employees, totaling $7,309,821 and made a motion it be approved. eT�l`►h1:T.1�9�1� Administrative ­$. 828,152 Police_ 1,276,534 Fire 935,277 Sanitation 650,140 Parks 366,704 Streets 372,874 Garage 83,815 Shop - Crib 20,771 Library 71,131 Emergency Management 40,177 $4,645,575 OTHER FUNDS Water Revenue $2,042,400 E & C 140,383 State Grants 99,620 Revenue Sharing 180,635 1954 Sinking 95,108 W & S Sinking 106,100 $7,309,821 Jim Tolleson said this was a 16.27% increase over last year, and expressed his appreciation to Willouise Spivey for putting the budget together and said she had done a great job. Sarah Jones seconded the motion to approve the budget which carried by a 7-0 vote. Committee Reports: (Library) Doris Morris gave a report of library activities. (Water) Jack Shinall said the sanitation committee would be investigating the use of extra dumpsters which would hopefully alleviate some of the trash problems, and June 21, 1982 - Continued within the next 30 days hoped to have a rec6mmendation in regards to the purchase of those extra trash vehicles. Also, he would like to -get the committee together as soon as possible on the request for proposals for contracting garbage pickup. The meeting date would be posted and any council member was welcome to attend. (Streets) Jim Hawkins said there was a very important referendum coming up this fall and reminded the citizens that they can register to vote at our library. (Parks) Sherry Reavis said the 4th of July celebration would be held on Sunday at King Springs Park, beginning at 1:00 p.m., with free ice cream, watermelon and fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. (Finance) Jim Tolleson said as a point of information, the total tax monies to be received this year from annexed property will be approximately $60,000. This is just a start, because the only building actually completed is the one at Lincoln Park. Jim Tolleson said that in Section 6-108 of the Sign Ordinance we would soon be making changes to eliminate the 10 day period of notice so that the building inspector can remove signs immediately, and also provide for a fine. At the July 6th meeting, Jim said he would submit these changes for approval. Announcements: Mayor Bacon said he appreciated everyone working together in approving the budget on time. Also, he felt it was time council met together and evaluated the job they were doing and felt the committees were not working together. Mayor Bacon called a meeting for Wednesday night for discussion, and committee changes would be made before the next meeting. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. R T. /DAMES . TOLLESOW, WARD 1 1;� 4JAWILLIAMS, WARD 3 CL" n f S RA JONES, WARD 7 WILLOUISE C. SPIVEY, C; Y CLER MAX BACON, WARD 2 E INS, WARD BUILDING INSPECTOR I, Larry Dunn , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Building Inspector of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as BUILDING INSPECTOR act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. Subscribed.and sworn to before me this 6th day of July, 1982. CITY MARSHAL_ I, Larry Dunn , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as City Marshal of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of my ability,,without fear or favor, and in all my actions as CITY MARSHAL act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. y' ty Marsh Seal Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th of July, 1982.