01-23-1984 Regular MeetingJanuary 23, 1984
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held January 23, 1984 at
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 Clerk Willouise Spivey, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Police Chief R.
E. Little, Acting Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Assistant Public Works Director Vic
Broyles, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Assistant— City Clerk Melinda
Hiatt, Building Inspector Larry Dunn, Civil Defense Deputy Director Dick O'Hara,
Librarian Doris Morris and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Councilman Jim Tolleson, followed by the pledge to the
flag.
There were no citizens reports.
Presentation: Bill Bristow of the Smyrna Lions Club recognized Constance Causey
and presented her with a plaque and check for $25.00 for being named the City
of Smyrna Employee of the Quarter.
Rezoning: Gene Anderson requested rezoning of 4.113 acres on Concord Road at
Hurt Road from 0&I to Neighborhood Shopping. Representing Mr. Anderson was Dick
Boyer, Arthur Brannen and Mitchell Brannen. Pete Wood represented a large group
.in the audience in opposition, and was sworn in with the representatives of the
petitioner. Arthur Brannen stated in their original application they had requested
�. General Commercial but it was turned down by the Planning and Zoning Board and
were now requesting a reduction to Neighborhood Shopping. Mr. Brannen said they
had talked with several of the neighborhood people and also Mr. Ragan. Their plans
are to build a small retail shopping center, similar to one they just completed
in Marietta, with a turn of the century architectural design. Mr. Brannen said
they would be willing to use 30 foot buffers to protect the homes facing the pro-
perty.
Max Bacon asked about the out parcel on the plat. Mr. Brannen said that was a
part of their property and they would like to use it for a bank or other
development at a later date.
Pete Wood spoke and said the residents in the area have been opposing rezonings
on this property for the last 13 years. At one time, the courts ordered that the
property be rezoned other than residential, and they preferred the existing 0&I
to Neighborhood Shopping. Last April, Mr. Combs had the adjacent property rezoned
for townhomes and at that time he stated he had the entire acreage under contract
and his zoning was approved with several stipulations. Mr. Brannen stated that
Mr. Ruff actually owns the property but it is under contract. Mr. .Wood said
obviously any stipulations made in conjunction with a rezoning would, not be
effective and the homeowners were only interested in protecting their homes from
commercial development.
After further discussion, Hugh Ragan made a motion the rezoning be denied for
the following reasons:
1. Our existing land use pattern shows that this property should be strictly
residential.
2. The zoning requested will create an isolated zoning district, unrelated to
the adjacent district.
3. The streets in front of this property will not handle any more traffic.
4. We have had some problem with the sewer lines in the area and are currently
undergoing a sewer study to determine how many problems we do have.
5. Nothing has changed since this proeprty was last considered for rezoning in
1983.
6. The proposed rezoning will adversely- affect and influence living conditions
in the neighborhood.
7. The proposed change will drastically affect property values in the area, and
will decrease the value of adjacent property.
January 23, 1984 - Continued
8. The proposed change will adversely .affect the continued development of the
property we zoned last year lying to the rear of the subject property and which
the subject property was originally a part of,.by depressing .the value of the
townhomes being constructed and thereby decreasing the value of other homes in
the area.
9. By granting the zoning change, you would grant a special privilege to a few
individuals detrimental to the welfare and safety of all the other owners in the
area.
10. There is no evidence or substantial reasons why the property cannot be used.
in accordance with its existing zoning.
11. The change suggested is out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood,
as evidenced by the fact that the nearest neighborhood shopping zoned properties
have had substantial difficulty maintaining a viable business, from the
neighborhood.
12. The change proposed is .in no way consistent with the comprehensive plan of
the City and in fact detracts grossly from the plan.
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13. The proposed zoning change is detrimental to our interest in promoting the _
public health, safety and welfare of our city and denial will not prevent more ^�
proper use of the property in keeping with this area.
Max Bacon seconded,the motion which carried 7-0.
Annexation: Ryan's Family Steak House, Concord Road @ Lamar Circle requested
annexation of property in. Land Lots 380 and 381, the legal description having
been read and made a part of the December 19, 1983 council meeting. There was
no opposition and Jim Hawkins made a motion the property be annexed to become
a part of Ward 4. James Williams seconded the motion which crried 7-0.
Annexation: Triton, Inc. requested annexation of property in Land Lots 753 &
754 located on South Cobb Drive at'I-285, the legal desription having been read
and made a part of the minutes of the December 19, 1983 meeting. There was no
opposition and Hugh Ragan made a motion the property be annexed, to become a part
of Ward 7. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Rezoning: J. L. Conine requested rezoning of the Triton, Inc. property just
annexed from Residential to General Commercial. Jerry Huie with Waffle House and
Jerry Jackson with Cardinal Industries represented the petitioner. There was no
opposition. Mr. Huie said this property, totaling 3.67 acres would be developed
for a Waffle House and Knights Inn Motel. The common entrance for both would be
from 280. Jack Shinall asked about setbacks and Mr. Huie said this property abuts
only one other property in the City of Smyrna on the western side. The -owner,
Mr. Hayes, has written a letter saying he has no objection to them building within
10 feet of his property line. They would also need a variance to allow a reduction
to 7 feet from the required 10 feet and the building line from 50 feet to 12 feet
along Mr. Hayes property. The other variance for setbacks is along the property
line from 285 that 'adjoins Wilson Baptist Church. However, they are trying to
dissolve the church and involved in a court case now, so they cannot officially
oppose or recommend the variance. The church is located approximately 400 to 500
feet from this property and Mr. Jackson said the motel would not have any
entertainment facilities and would not serve alcoholic beverages.
After further discussion, Hugh Ragan made a motion the rezoning be approved. Max
Bacon seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Variance: Triton, Inc. requested variances on the property just rezoned as
follows:
1. Rear yard of the motel property reduction to 12 feet from face of building
(8 feet from overhang where applicable). -�
2. Building line reduction adjoining residential property in City to 12 feet
and buffer reduction to 7 feet.
3. Waffle House high rise business sign on I-285 height increase to 75 feet and
size increase to 176 square feet.
4. Knights Inn high rise sign on I-285 height increase to 90 feet and size
increase to 272 square feet.
January 23, 1984 - Continued
5. Knights Inn entrance sign on South Cobb size increase to 140 square feet.
Jack Shinall asked if they would agree to never use these signs as billboard type
signs and Mr. Huie said the Department of Transportation would never allow them
to do so. There was no opposition, and Hugh Ragan made a motion the variances
be approved as requested. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
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zoning: Stanford Troup requested rezoning of property in Land Lot 349, Pat
@ Old Concord Road from R-30 to RTD-10. Paul Chastain represented the
applicant and stated this property consists of 2.3 acres and would be an extension
of his existing development. When completed there will be 35 units on a little
over 4 acres with one entrance and exit from Pat Mell Road. Mr. Chastain stated
they met all requirements on setbacks and would not need any variances. There
was no opposition and Kathy Brooks made a motion the property be rezoned as
requested. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Validation of Signatures: Attorney Camp read an application for annexation by
60% of the homeowners of the Rose Garden Hills Subdivision as follows:
We the undersigned, who constitute sixty 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 665, 664, 705 and
704 of the 17th. District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more parti-
cularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly right of way, of Turpin Road located
110 feet northeasterly as measured along the southeasterly right of way of Turpin
Road from its intersection with Knoll Road; thence southeasterly 126 feet to an
iron pin; thence southwesterly along the northerly 'line of Unit 3, Rose Garden
Hills Subdivision a distance of 280 feet to an iron pin; thence southwesterly
291 feet to an iron pin; continuing southwesterly 109 feet to the southwesterly
right of way of Terri Myers Drive; running thence northwesterly along the
southwesterly right of way of Terri Myers Drive and following the curvature thereof
to its intersection with Teasley Drive; thence across Teasley Drive 60 feet to
its northwest right of way; thence north 12 degrees 23 minutes 22 seconds east
32 feet to an iron pin; thence northwesterly 135.12 feet to an iron pin; thence
north 23 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds east .118.42 feet to an iron pin; thence
south 89 degrees 40 minutes 31 seconds west 201.03 feet to an iron pin at the
�I common corners of Land Lots 664, 665, 632 and 633; thence north along the west
land - lot line of Land Lot 664 a distance of 150 feet to- an iron pin; thence
southeasterly 218.3 feet to an iron pin; thence northeasterly 395 feet to an iron
.pin on the northeasterly right of way of Argo Drive; thence northeasterly a
distance of 627 feet to an iron pin at the southwesterly intersection of Gordon
Circle and Knoll Road; thence southeasterly to the southeasterly intersection
of Gordon Circle and Knoll Road; thence southeasterly along. the southwesterly
right of way of Gordon Circle a distance • of 140 feet to an iron pin; thence
southerly a distance of 100 feet to an iron pin; thence southeasterly 145 feet
to an iron pin; thence southwesterly a distance of 152 feet to an iron pin; thence
southeasterly 156 feet to an iron pin and the point of BEGINNING.
Also, all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 705 of the
17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being Rose Garden Hills
Subdivision Unit 4, Lots 2 through 6 of Block E; Lots 7 through 16 Block G; Lots
15-A, 15-B and 15-C; and Lots 20 through 25 Block H; and including all roadways
or drives bordering thereon as per plat of survey recorded in Plat Book 12, Page
37, records of Cobb County, Georgia.
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Also, all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 665 and 704
,f of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being Rose Garden
Hills Subdivision, Unit 3 Lots 11 through .15 Block E; and Lots 7 through 11 Block
D; together with all roads or right of ways bordering thereon as per plat of survey
thereon recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 131, records of Cobb County, Georgia.
January 23, 1984 - Continued
Also, all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 705 and 664
of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being Rose Garden
Hills Subdivision Unit 2, including Lots 17 through 21 Block G, Lots 1 through
11 Block H; Lots 26 through 30 Block H; Lots 1 through 8 Block J; Lots 17 through
24 Block F; Lots 1 through 12 Block I; together with all roads or right of ways —�
bordering thereon as per plat of survey thereof recorded in Plat Book 11, Page
115, records of Cobb County, Georgia.
Also,. all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 704 of the
17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly
described as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron pin on the westerly right of way of Old Pasadena Boulevard
located 110_ feet southerly along Old Pasadena Boulevard from its intersection
with the southerly right of way of Turpin Road; running thence westerly along
the southerly lot lines of lots 4, 5 and 6, Block E, Rose Garden Hills Subdivision,
Unit 4 a distance of 235 feet to an iron pin on the easterly boundary of Rose
Garden Hills Subdivision Unit 3; thence southerly along the easterly boundary
of Rose Garden Hills Subdivision Unit 3 a distance of 371 feet to the northerly
right of way of Pasadena Boulevard; thence easterly and northeasterly along the
northerly and northwesterly right of way of Pasadena Boulevard a distance of 150
feet more.or less to Old Pasadena Boulevard; thence northerly along the westerly
right of way of Old Pasadena Boulevard a distance of 314 feet more or less 'to
an iron pin and -the point of BEGINNING.
Also, all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 633 of the
17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being lots numbers 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 79 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the subdivision of property of Mrs. V.
A. Bolsius as per plat thereof by Paul Hensley, Surveyor, dated July, 1940 and
recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 102, records of Cobb County, Georgia.
Also, an un-numbered lot 50 feet x 150 feet abutting the north side of lot #2,
Mrs. V. A. Bolsius property, being described as beginning at the northeasterly
corner of said lot #2; thence northerly along Davenport Street a distance of 50
feet; thence westerly 150 feet; thence southerly 50 feet to the north line of
lot #2; thence easterly along the north line of lot #2 a distance of 150 feet
to Davenport Street and the point of BEGINNING.
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 and/or record title holders
of the fee simple title, or his legal representative of 60% of the land area above
described by acreage: s/THOMAS K. EVANS, JR., JOHN C. HEARST, SOPHIA ISABELLA �\
& WILLARD KING, CHARLES W. MORRIS & MARY A. MORRIS, J. E. BARNSWELL, CHARLIE F.
BROWN, FOREST BEDFORD, JR., EDDIE SELLARS & EMMA LOU SELLARS, MARION F. LIVESEY
& BERNICE D. LIVSEY, MORDECAI ETCHISON & NANCY LEE ETCHISON, THOMAS E. STARR,
FLOYD M. HUITT, JOEL SADLER, JR. & JANIE L. SADLER, ROBERT L. CHILDS & MARGIE
CHILDS, MATTIE L. CLOWERS, AGNES MC CORD & FRANK MC CORD, THOMAS YOUNG, E. P.
YORPP & LUCY M. YORPP, L. C. MALONE & ANNIE MALONE, MRS. GEORGIA TURMAN, ROY HARDIN
& EVELYN HARDIN, ROXIE BEATRICE JAMES, DOCK SNELSON, JOHN B. ROBINSON & CARRIE
ROBINSON, TOMMY L. ANDREWS & DOROTHY A. ANDREWS, JACKIE HOGAN & MARY HOGAN, MRS.
LIZZIE K. WARNER, MARY LEE ANDERSON, JOE L. BROWN & CAROLYN L. BROWN, WILLIAM
SCRUTCHINS, FREDERICK D. WILLIAMS & BETTY J. WILLIAMS, MRS. INEZE WALLACE BROOKS,
EDDIE WITCHER & ELIZABETH WITCHER, ROBERT E. MAYES & FRANCES MAYES, TROY MOSS,
JAMES W. STEVENSON, LOIS FIELDS, MS. MILDRED F. LUSTER, ANNIE F. SUMMEROUR & ARTHUR
EVANS, JR., ROSIE C. MALONE, CHARLES D. WRIGHT & CHRISTINE E. WRIGHT, SUMMIE JORDAN
& BETTY J. JORDAN, MATTHEW EVANS, JR., HENRY WALTON, JR. & EMMA JANE WALTON, MRS.
HAMP JEWELL & JOHN P. JEWELL, WILLIE L. WILLIAMS, JR. & LUNORA L. WILLIAMS, RICHARD
K. HOKE & MARY HOKE, ANNIE BELLE EVANS & RALPH EVANS, JIMMY L. THORNTON & ELOISE
THORNTON, LAKIE J. JONES & LIZZIE JONES, JOHN R. MILTON• & LIZZIE MILTON, FRANK
FOREMAN & DOROTHY E. FOREMAN, ROBERT LEE USHER & CATHERINE USHER, LOUIS ARNOLD
& LILLIE P. ARNOLD, GEORGE CONLEY & ANNIE L. CONLEY, MARY M. KENNEDY, FLORENCE
E. HARRIS & DEBORAH L. HARRIS, KATHERINE JAMESON, GLADYS WOODY, JENNIE JEWELL, _
WILLIAM J. BLOUNT, A. C. CAMPBELL & MRS. ROSETTA M. CAMPBELL, CHARLIE F. BROWN, \
MR. & MRS. W. D. & PAULEEN BROWN, MRS. L. C. MALONE, LUCIUS C. MALONE, ANNIE
MALONE, RIVING & EDITH HANEY, MATTIE L. & AMZIE K. EZZARD, SUCLEMAR BRYANT, JAMES
WEATHERS
James Williams made a motion the signatures be validated and the public hearing
set for February 20, 1984. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
January 23, 1984 - Continued
Variance: Fred Shope requested a variance on the front setback from 50 feet to
45 feet for an addition to his business at 1680 Spring Road. There was no
1 opposition and Jim Tolleson made a motion the variance be approved. Jim Hawkins
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Variance: Charles Durbin represented A&P Food Store in their variance request
to relocate their existing sign at Belmont Hills Shopping Center to the new loca-
tion at the other end of the shopping center. .There was no opposition and Jack
Shinall made a motion the variance be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion
which carried 7-0.
Variance: Clifford Goldberg represented Television Entertainment Network in their
request to vary from the 35 foot height limitation to install a 35 foot antenna
on top of a building at Sundance at Cumberland Apartments. Mr. Goldberg said his
company is out of Washington with a region office.in Atlanta, and his headquarters
now at Interstate North. They are a private cable television company, taking
signals that come from satellites, picking them up in a dish .and re -transmitting
to their customers. There was some discussion about the franchise agreement the
City has with Smyrna Cable TV and Mr. Goldberg said the franchise gives Smyrna
Cable the right to use the public right of ways or easements for their equipment;
however, they did not use any right of ways or easements. Jim Tolleson asked Mr.
Camp if this would be an infringement with our contract with Smyrna Cable TV and
Mr. Camp said he could not answer that tonight. Jim Tolleson said council
f I represents the citizens and through the cable TV franchise, we benefit the citizens
through the taxes they pay. He personally felt it would create a detriment to
the revenues we receive from our franchise agreement.
Mr. Goldberg said their system was already installed, but they need to be up about
85 feet from ground level with the antenna and the 35 foot antenna on top of.build-
ing 10, which is the highest, would be sufficient. Mayor Bacon asked why they
did not use the 100 foot tower that is already there. Mr. Goldberg said there
was a question of ownership which is now being investigated. It appears the tower
may have been abandoned and they have offered to take. it down since it is an
eyesore and a dangerous nuisance.
Jim Hawkins said he would like to be sure . the company has a business license in
the City and if this would affect our franchise. After further discussion, Jim
Tolleson made a motion the variance be tabled to the next meeting until some of
these questions could be resolved. Jim Hawkins. seconded the, motion which carried
7-0.
Commercial Building Permits: Commercial building permits were presented by Inspec-
tor Larry Dunn and upon his recommendation, the following approved:
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Y 1) Ideal Steel requested a permit for construction of: a batch plant at 3080 Corn
Road at a total estimated cost of $35,000. A representative said this would be
I' a mixer, and enclosed to be pollution free. Jack Shinall made a motion the permit
be approved subject to approval of the Fire Marshal and- City Engineer. Kathy Brooks
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
2) Ridgeway Development requested a permit for construction of a new office build-
ing on Lake Park Drive at a total estimated cost of $4,000,000. Jim Tolleson 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.
3) Gary Martin requested a permit for Auto Service Center, 2849 South Cobb Drive
at a total estimated cost of $230,000. Jack Shinall made a motion the permit be
approved subject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Max Bacon
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
4) Akin, Flanders & Rowe requested a building permit to renovate a portion of
3315 South Cobb Drive for tenant space at a total estimated cost of $18,000. Jim
Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of .the City Engin-
eer and Fire Marshal. James Williams seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
5) R. S. Michael Company requested a permit for renovation at 1948 Cobb Parkway
at a total estimated cost of $12,000. Jim Tolleson made a motion the permit be
Iapproved subject to,approval of. the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Jim Hawkins
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Privilege License: Richard Brackett requested a transfer of the liquor, beer
and wine package license for Cumberland Crossing Package Store, 2768 Hargrove
Road.
January 23, 1984 - Continued
There was no opposition and Mayor Bacon stated the police investigation was favor-
able. Kathy Brooks made a motion the license be approved. Jim Tolleson seconded
the motion which carried 7-0.
Residential Business License: Reginald Wanza requested a residential business
license for 1955 Spring Road. Mr. Wanza said he was a commercial artist and wanted
to use one room of his home for a studio. His work consists strictly of designs
and illustrations for ads. Jim Tolleson said he had always been against home
occupation licenses in that area and had fought to maintain the residential area.
Mr. Tolleson said he voted for a license for someone across the street from Mr.
Wanza, only because he owned the home. Mr. Wanza said he had spoke to the owners
of the house he was occupying and they had no objections. Mr. Tolleson said he
had left off some of the names on his petition and Mr. Wanza said the petition
was prepared by our License Department and was told these were the people he should
contact. Charles Camp asked Mr. Wanza if he was a booking agent, and the answer
was no.
After further discussion, Jim Tolleson made a motion the application be tabled
to the mext meeting•until.he could obtain all the necessary names on the petition.
Max Bacon seconded -the motion which carried 7-0.
Jack Strama requested approval for the use of two temporary trailers at his new
office building site on Lake Park Drive. James Williams made a motion the construc-
tion and leasing trailers be approved. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried
7-0.
Michael Glover requested approval to use a sales/construction trailer for Pepper- \�
tree Subdivision on Matthews Street. James Williams made a motion the trailer
be approved for approximately 12 months. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which
carried 7-0.
Planning & Zoning Board Appointments: James Williams made a motion that Donald
Porch be appointed to the Board representing Ward 3. Jim Hawkins seconded the
motion which -carried 7-0.
Jack Shinall made a motion that Billie Stephens be reappointed to the Planning
and Zoning Board representing Ward 5. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried
7-0.
Ordinance Amendment: Jack Shinall read .a proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
Section 1506(b) Applications for review or recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission of the City of Smyrna may be continued or withdrawn only with _
the approval of the Commission, for due cause, not later than 3 business days
prior to the date of hearing thereon.
Jack Shinall made a motion the •amendment be advertised for a public hearing on
February 6, 1984. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Frank Newton with the Community Development Block Grant Program said the County
Commissioners had been approached by the Cobb Services for the Blind about purchas-
ing the Mitchell .Building on Atlanta Road. They need enough money to make the
down payment and feel they can meet the payments through their other funding.
Cobb County had agreed. to give them $15,000 through their portion of the C.D.B.G.
grant if the City of Smyrna would give�$10,000 from their portion. Mr. Newton
said the appropriation of this money would qualify under the grant requirements.
Also, the City of Smyrna has $19,000 surplus from what was approved for the
Woodland Arms sewer line. Mayor Bacon said he felt we could commit the money,
subject to the County giving $15,000 and the Cobb Services for the Blind showing
proof that they will be able to meet payments. Mr. Newton said we could also place
a second lien on the building. The Department of Human Resources will be their
primary funding source and it would probably be 45 to 60 days before any funds
could be drawn.
After further discussion, Jim Tolleson made a motion $10,000 be allocated from
our portion of the C.D.B.G. grant subject to a second mortgage being made to the
City of Smyrna, the county contributing $15,000 for their portion,'and under appro-
val of the Department of Human Resources and Federal requirements. James Williams
seconded the motion which crried 6-1, with Max Bacon abstaining.
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January 23, 1984 - Continued
Committee Reports: (Streets) Jim Tolleson asked everyone to have their priority
list turned in to Public Works by this Friday.
(Parks) Jack Shinall made a motion the rules be suspended to place a motion on
the floor. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Jack Shinall made a motion bids be requested for a heavy duty trailer for Parks
ground maintenance, which is budgeted. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried
7-0.
Sherry Reavis said the Optimist Club had donated a live Christmas tree to the
City, and it has already been planted.
(Library) Doris Morris reported on library activities.
Kathy Brooks said she enjoyed the Athens retreat this past weekend and felt much
more comfortable than before, and it was a learning experience for everyone.
Mayor Bacon said the retreat gave everyone a better understanding of each other
and he felt everyone would be able to see more cooperation among the council mem-
bers.
Atlanta Road Widening: Mayor Bacon said he would like to have approval to sign
the agreement with the Department of Transportation for widening Atlanta Road.
I. It will not cost any more than $20,000 to relocate the utilities and the State
thinks it will be even less than that. Mayor Bacon said before the agreement was
returned, we would add a stipulation that the right of ways be taken from the
east side only.
Jim Tolleson made a motion the rules be suspended to make a motion. Max Bacon
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Max Bacon made a motion the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with the
Department of Transportation. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-
0.
Mayor Bacon said he had also talked to the county and State about the Cherokee
Road extension and he thought that would come to pass fairly soon.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
;HUR T. BACON, MAYOR
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J WILLIAMS, WARD 3
JACK SHINALL, WARD 5
HUGH GAN, WARD 7
WILLOUISE C. SPIVEY, CITY c�#AK
MAX BACON, WARD 2
JAMES M. HAWKINS, WAR 4
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