01-03-1984 Regular MeetingJanuary 3, 1984
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter
on January 3, 1984. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding
-tom J officer Mayor Arthur, T. Bacon. All Council members were present. Also present was
City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Police Chief R. E.
Little, Acting Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Assistant City Clerk Melinda Hiatt, Parks
and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Building Inspector Larry Dunn, 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.
There were no citizens reports.
Annexation: Stanford Troup requested annexation of property in Land Lot 349 located
at Old Concord Road and Pat Mell Road. There was no opposition. Elbert Coalson made
a motion the property be annexed to become a part of Ward 6, the legal description
having been read and made a part of the December 5, 1983 minutes. Sarah Jones
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Approval of Minutes: Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of December 5, 1983 and
December 19, 1983 be approved as submitted. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which
carried 7-0.
Commercial Building Permits: Commercial building permits were presented by Inspector
Larry Dunn, and upon his recommendation the following approved.
(1) United Federal Savings and Loan requested a permit to remodel the second floor
of their office at 945 Cherokee Road, at a total estimated cost of $100,000. Elbert
Coalson made a motion the .permit be approved, subject to approval of the City
Engineer and Fire Marshal. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Mayor's Closing Statement: Mayor Bacon said we were losing two people tonight,
Elbert Coalson and Sarah Jones, and expressed his appreciation for the cooperation
they have always given him. Mayor Bacon presented plaques to Ms. Jones and Mr.
Coalson for their service to the City.
Elbert Coalson said it had been his pleasure to work with Mayor Bacon, as well as
former Mayors Frank Johnson and John Porterfield, and felt it was the best leadership
this city has ever had. Mr. Coalson said he appreciated everyone on council and
knew they would go forward in the next 2 years.
Sarah Jones said it had been her pleasure to be a part of this body the last 2 years
and she hoped the citizens of Smyrna realize how dedicated this council is to good
government, as well as the City employees.
1 With no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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January 3, 1984
The first meeting of the new administration was called to order by presiding officer
Mayor Arthur T. Bacon. He then introduced all the council members and recognized
State Representative Frank Johnson and Congressman Buddy Darden in the audience.
The first order of business was the Mayor's oath of office, administered by Judge
Harris Hines.
Judge Hines administered the oath of office to council members as follows:
James E. Tolleson
Ward 1
Max Bacon
Ward 2
James Williams
Ward 3
James M. Hawkins
Ward 4
Jack Shinall
Ward 5
Kathy Brooks
Ward 6
The oath of office for Hugh Ragan, incoming councilman for Ward 7, was administered
by State Representative Al Burruss.