05-20-1985 Regular MeetingMay 20, 1985
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held May 20, 1985 at
Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding r
officer Mayor Protem Jim Hawkins. All Council members were present. Also present
was City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Police Chief
R. E. Little, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry -�
Reavis, Civil Engineer Mike Hutchinson, Emergency Management Director Jim Farley,
Assistant City Clerk Melinda Dameron, Building Inspector Scott Stokes, Librarian
Doris.Morris and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Jim Hawkins, followed by the pledge to the flag.
There were no citizens reports.
Residential Business License: Charlene S. Schubert requested a residential
license for The Wordshop, 2009 Countryside Place. There was no opposition. Mr.
and Mrs. Schubert were present and stated this would be a, word processing and
typing service conducted in their home. Business f would ,be. conducted through
a post office box with no customers or traffic at their home. They both stated
they were familiar with the home occupation ordinance and would comply with
it. Jack Shinall asked if they were not able to locate any commercial rental
space. Mr. & Mrs. Schubert said they were both employed and this would be a
part time venture for now; if it is successful they would move the business
outside the home. Bob Davis stated he had received letters from the Countryside
Board of Directors approving the license and also letters from other residents
in the same building indicating their approval. Hugh Ragan and Jack Shinall
both said they had some problem with home occupation licenses because they are
at an unfair advantage over those who rent commercial space because they do
not pay the same taxes. Mr. Schubert said they would be willing to let council
review the license in 6 to 12 months to ensure that they were in compliance
and that there were no problems. After further discussion, Bob Davis made a
motion the license be approved. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried
5-1, with Jack Shinall opposed.
Commercial Building Permits: Commercial building permits were presented by
Inspector Scott Stokes and recorded as follows:
1) Shell Oil Company requested a permit for new construction at 2875 South
Cobb Drive at a total estimated cost of $50,000. Max Bacon made a motion the
permit be approved subject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal.
Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
2) Kessler's at 2122 South Cobb Drive requested a building permit for remodeling
at a total estimated cost of $50,000. Kathy Brooks made a motion the permit
be approved subject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Hugh
Ragan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
3) Little Caesar's Pizza requested a building permit for construction at 860
Concord Road at a total estimated cost of $65,000. Max Bacon made a motion the
permit be approved subject to approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal.
James Williams seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
4) King Springs Village at 4015 King Springs Road. requested a building permit
for an addition to the existing building at a total estimated cost of $400,000.
Hugh Ragan made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City
Engineer and Fire Marshal. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
5) Precision Tune Up requested a building permit for new construction at The
Crossings Shopping Center on South Cobb Drive at a total estimated cost of $60,000.
Max Bacon made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City
Engineer and Fire Marshal. Kathy Brooks seconded the mdtion which carried 6-0.
North Smyrna Park: Jim Hawkins said when the road and fence were constructed
on the north side of the property at North Smyrna Park they did not exactly
conform to the legal description of the property. The quit claim deed was revised
by the Department of Interior and the City actually lost a very small portion
of the acreage. Jack Shinall made a motion the revised quit claim deed for North
Smyrna Park be approved. Max Bacon seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Approval of Grant: Jack Shinall read the resolution approving the contract
forms from the Governors Emergency Fund for a $4,000 grant for pool repairs
at Jonquil Park and made a motion they be approved and submitted to the State
so that the check could be issued. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion which carried
6-0.
May 20, 1985 - Continued
Committee Reports: (Public Safety) Hugh Ragan apologized for any misunderstanding
there may be in the Police and Fire Departments concerning the recent letter
to employees about their benefits. It was not intended in any way to affect
the study being conducted now relating to salaries. The benefit study was started
close to one year ago when we found that we could get a printout of benefits
on an individual basis and council felt that would be good information for the
employees to have. Hugh stated they were still working on the pay situation
and hope that sometime soon they will have something to present to full council.
Hugh Ragan said the Environmental Protection Division has modified their rules
concerning burning and now allows burning subject to local regulations. Hugh
said the City would allow burning, effective June 1, 19851, with the following
stipulations:
The City of Smyrna shall allow the burning of leaves and sticks gathered on
the property on which it is to be burned, only when weather conditions are favorable.
All fires "inust'be on privatd property only and by "the expressed consent of the
property owner. '3-
To obtain a permit the person to do the burning must telephone the Fire Department
and advise: Name, street address and phone number.
The person obtaining the permit shall be given: Permit number, safety precautions,
and advised of the time the fire must be extinguished.
Permits shall be issued between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. All fires must be extinguished by 6:00 p.m.
Jack Shinall said we have had complaints in the Pinehill Drive area because
there are some residents there with emphysema and they have requested that burning
in that area not be allowed.
Jack Shinall also said the letter concerning benefits did not mean anything
more than trying to provide information that employees in private enterprise
received on a regular basis.
(Finance) Jack Shinall said council was continuing with interviews for the
City Administrator and they hope to finalize that position soon.
(Parks) Sherry Reavis said that Jonquil and Church Street pools will open June
2nd for the season.
Chuck Camp said he had talked with NIMLO concerning the Seaboard Railroad and
they have sent some proposed ordinances that deal primarily with nuisances and
in some areas where railroads have been deemed to be a nuisance. Chuck said
there may be some jurisdictional problems and suggested that we contact the
County to see if they would jointly help us with this problem.
Max Bacon said the CMA met today with Earl Smith concerning several problems;
one being the recent increase in tipping fees for solid waste disposal. Max
said they informed Mr. Smith that July 1st was not sufficient time for us to
make any adjustments to our fees and hopefully they will delay the increases
to September 1st.
(Library) Doris Morris reported on library activities and stated that she and
Monika Myers have been visiting schools in the area inviting everyone to participate
in the summer reading program.
Jim Hawkins said the benefit letter that was sent out was no indication that
raises were not forthcoming. Jim said the letter went to all employees, not
just Police and Fire, and next week they will get a detailed list of their benefits.
Jim said he appreciated all the Public Safety Department employees and knew
they had a rough job.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
May 20, 1985 - Continued
ARTHUR T. BACON, MAYOR
HUGH RAGAI, WARD 7
WILLOUISE C. SPIVEY, C Y CLE
MAX BACON, WARD 2
JAMES M. HAWKINS, WARD 4
KATHY BROO WARD I