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07-07-1986 Regular MeetingJuly 7, 1986 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on July 7, 1986. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Mayor Max Bacon. All council members were present. Also present was City Clerk Willouise Spivey, City Administrator John Patterson, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Assistant City Clerk Melinda Dameron and represen- tatives of the press. Invocation was given by Al Turnell, Pastor of 1st United Methodist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Annexation of 1.5 acres at 408 Lake Drive. John Patterson said that Stephen J. Connolly had requested the annexation of Mann's Wrecker Service located at 408 Lake Drive and at the June 16, 1986 meeting, the application was validated and the public hearing date set. There was no opposition from the audience and Jim Hawkins made a motion the property be annexed into the City to become a part of Ward 4, the legal description having been read and made a part of the minutes of the June 16th meeting. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Application for liquor, beer and wine package license at 1055 Cherokee Road. John Patterson said that Mrs. Jacqueline B. Davis had submitted an application to operate a package store at 1055 Cherokee Road in the building previously occupied by Network Rentals. The location meets distance requirements and the background investigation was favorable. There was no opposition from the audience. Mrs. Davis said she would be the active manager of the store and understood our ordinance requirements. There was some discussion concerning the widening of Cherokee Road but it was deter- mined that parking would still be adequate with the new road alignment. Kathy Brooks made a motion the license be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (C) Home occupation license - 1389 Dogwood Circle. John Patterson said that Mr. George L. Cannon had submitted an application to operate a vinyl window replacement company from his homne. All materials will be drop -shipped at the job site with no storage at his home. The petition circulated throughout his neighborhood was approved with no unfavorable responses. There was no opposition from the audience and Mr. Cannon said all materials would be delivered to his customer's homes and there would be no traffic, storage or retail sales from his residence. With little discussion, Joel Harrell made a motion the license be approved. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (D) Rezoning request - 1.21 acres off Ridge Road from R-20 to R-15. John Patterson said that Alfred F. Skiba had applied for rezoning of this property as attorney -in -fact for Ridgeview Hospital. AFR Properties is planning a 20.24 acre subdivision of R-15 homes, of which 19.03 acres currently is in unincorporated Cobb County. There were 25 to 30 people in the audience in opposition and representatives of both sides were sworn in by Attorney Camp. l Mr. Skiba presented a site plan of the property and stated they were requesting the rezoning of this small tract which is in the City in order to allow them to have the desired entrance into the development. The average density .of the development will be 1.8 units per acre and R-15 zoning allows a little better than 2 units per acre. Many of the lots in the development will exceed minimum requirements as well. Mr. Skiba said they were requesting the zoning due to the difficult configuration of the property. Minimum selling price of the homes will be $180,000 and they were very careful in maintaining the integrity of Ridge Road. Mr. Skiba said he had met with homeowners of Cedar Cliffs and they support the development, and was a little surprised to find that he had opposition tonight from the residents of Ridge Road. This will be a high quality development with strong recorded covenants. July 7, 1986 - Continued Emory Osborne said his property backs up to the 1.2 acres and objected to the proposed entrance from Ridge Road. Mr. Osborne said this was a very dangerous location for ingress and egress because visibility was limited and also felt the property should remain R-20. Mr. Osborne said he would like to meet with Mr. Skiba before this zoning was approved. Jerry Greeson of 3800 Ridge Road said his home touches 3 of the proposed lots and was opposed to the change in zoning and it appeared from the plan that most of the smaller lots backed up to the homes on Ridge Road. They were opposed to the smaller lots, with some of them being only 75 feet in width along the rear property lines. Ingress and egress is also limited and hazardous at this particular point. M. H. Greeson of 3860 Ridge Road said that two of the lots also back up to his home and they are 75 feet across the rear and felt the reduction in lot sizes would be damaging to the value of his home. Joel Harrell asked Mr. Skiba if he would be willing to meet with the people here at a later date to discuss the development. Mr. Skiba said he would be happy to meet with them, although there is not a lot of flexibility in the plan. Joel said he would recommend that they meet prior to the July 15th zoning hearing in the County. After further discussion Joel Harrell made a motion the zoning be approved contingent upon the county approving the rezoning on the remaining 19.5 acres. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion. Attorney Camp said he did not think council could approve a zoning contingent upon another political body approving the zoning on the adjoining tract. The second and motion were withdrawn and Joel Harrell then made a motion the 1.2 acres be rezoned from R-20 to R-15 provided that the adjoining 19.5 acres be rezoned to R-15 within 3 months, seconded by Jim Hawkins. There was some discussion about any stipulations that should be placed on the zoning and the second was again withdrawn. Paul Argo of 3960 Ridge Road requested to speak and was sworn in by Mr. Camp. Mr. Argo questioned the time limit being placed on the zoning on the adjacent property and was concerned that this action would be a stepping stone to the larger tract being approved. Max Bacon said that was not the intent of the motion; the intent is that this tract revert back to R-20 if the larger tract is not approved. Joel Harrell then made a motion the 1.21 acres be rezoned from R-20 to R-15 subject to the adjoining property of Mrs. Marjorie Wallace being rezoned to R-15 within 3 months; minimum size homes of 2800 heated square feet be built on the property; all underground utilities; fiberglass street lights and attached 2 car garages. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 6-1, with Jack Shinall opposed. (E) Rezoning request - 980 Concord Road from Future Commercial to Limited Commercial. John Patterson said that Mr. George P. Perryman had requested the rezoning of this property containing 11,960 square feet, which exceeds minimum requirements for lot size. •The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended the zoning be approved and there was no opposition from the audience. Mr. Perryman said if the zoning was approved, Sissi's Snippers, presently located on Concord Road would relocate their business to this location. Mr. Perryman said paving of the lot is completed and the house is currently being renovated. Jim Hawkins said the existing location of Sissi's Snippers had never had their parking lot paved and he thought the relocation would be a definite improvement for their business. With little discussion Jim Hawkins made a motion the zoning be approved. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (F) Variance - Side yard setback and buffer requirements at 980 Concord Road. John Patterson said that Mr. Perryman is also requesting a variance from 50 feet to 10 feet on the side yard for the existing building and also approval to place a 6 foot opaque fence along the side property line in lieu of the 10 foot buffer. Mr. Perryman stated he had a letter from the adjoining property owner agreeing to the zoning and variance request. Jim Hawkins stated that any new development on this lot would have to conform to our setback requirements. With little discussion Jim Hawkins made a motion the variance be approved for a reduction in side yard setback requirements from 50 feet to 10 feet Julv 7. 1986 - Continued and that in lieu of a 10 foot buffer on the back side he be allowed to erect a 6 foot opaque fence and also along the adjacent property line up to the front of the house. Mr. Perryman said the next door neighbor had reqeusted that the fence only be extended to the rear of the house. After discussion, it was agreed to allow a 6 foot fence along the back property line with a planted buffer along the side yard not to extend past the front of the house. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (G) Rezoning request - 3.2 acres at the corner of Matthews Street & Roswell Road from Future Commercial to Office/Distribution. John Patterson said that Mr. William Davis of Northwest Corridor Properties had requested rezoning of the above mentioned property. To the north is Neighbor- hood Shopping, Limited Commercial and Future Commercial, with General Commercial to the east, Light Industry to the south and RM-12 to the west. Applicants for the zoning were sworn in by Mr. Camp. Mr. Davis said they intend to develop the property into 42,000 square feet of Office/Distribution space with approximately 40% offices and 60% storage. A preliminary layout was presented along with pictures of a similar development. Mr. Davis said these plans also reflected changes that had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. Large trucks will not be going onto the property because they cannot maneuver in the space provided and the building will be an attractive brick veneer structure. Jerry Mills said this property has been an eyesore in the past and we have had to send in city crews to clean up the property. Jerry said he had met with residents in that area and they support the development. Jerry Mills made a motion the rezoning be approved with the following stipulations: 1) Move building 20 feet back and add double tier parking in front 2) No curb cuts on Matthews Street 3) No outside storage 4) Add a left turn lane for the middle curb cut. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (H) Rezoning of 1.603 acres between Love Street and Medlin Street from RM-12 to RD, Duplexes. John Patterson said that Reed Konigsmark is representing the owner, Mr. Sidney Rose, in this rezoning request for the purpose of building 6 duplexes. Several variances will be required to develop the property as requested. There was no opposition. Mr. Konigsmark said these would be masonite 2 story structures selling for $115,00 to $120,000 for a complete unit. The existing RM-12 category %ould allow 19 units and he was proposing construction of 12 units. Mr. Konigsmark said he has built duplexes in the City before and hoped his record would speak for itself. Jim Hawkins made a motion the zoning be approved as requested. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (I) Variance - Front yard setback, minimum lot size and minimum lot width for development of 1.603 acres between Love Street and Medlin Street. John Patterson said that Mr. Konigsmark is also requesting variances to facilitate his development on the property just zoned for duplexes by reducing the setback on Medlin Street from 40 feet to 35 feet; reducing the minimum lot area and minimum lot width to that shown on the plat. None of these reductions directly affect adjacent property owners. There was one in opposition, sworn in by Mr. Camp. Mr. Konigsmark said he could probably meet the front setback on Medlin STreet but the development would not be as aesthetically pleasing. Five of the lots do not meet the minimum lot size requirement of 12,500 square feet. The three lots on Love Street require the variance on minimum lot width of 75 feet. Mr. Konigsmark said the topography of the lot is such that it would be difficult to develop without the variances. Kevin Williams said he was concerned with the additional cars on Medlin Street and asked if any improvements would be made. Jim Hawkins said the City has done some curbing on Medlin Street which has helped some and he did not know if the residents would be in favor of further widening. Jim said they would look into the possibility of widening some of the road but would need permission of" the property owners. Mr. Williams said he had no real opposition to the variances but was concerned about the safety on that street. Jim Hawkins said July 7, 1986 - Continued he would meet with Mr. Williams this week to walk the street and see what improvements could be made. Jim Hawkins made a motion the plat submitted be made a part of these minutes; that the front yard setback from 40 to 35 feet be denied; that the minimum lot size reduction on 5 lots be approved as shown on the plat and that the lot width at the setback line as shown on the plat also be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 6-1 with Joel Harrell opposed. (J) Rezoning request - 1.23 acres on Crumley Drive from R-15 to RM-12. Jerry Mills made a motion this rezoning be tabled to the next meeting due to the number of variances that will be required, to allow time to resolve some of these problems. Jack Shinall seconded the motion to table which carried 7-0. (K) Variance - •7 variances requested for development of apartments on 1.23 acres on Crumley Drive. Jerry Mills also made a motion the variances be tabled to the next meeting. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (L) Variance - Front yard setback at 2307 Goodwood Boulevard. John Patterson said Ed Brewer of Brewer Construction had requested a variance from the required 25 feet on the front yard setback to 24.7 feet. The unit in question in the Oakley Downs development is nearly complete and apparently the building was inadvertently shifted forward during construction. Bob Davis said he received a call from Mr. Brewer today and his car was broken down in Perry, Georgia and could not make the meeting tonight but he would like to proceed with the hearing since the encroachment was only 4 to 6 inches. Bob Davis made a motion the rules be suspended to vote on whether or not the variance should be heard in the absence of the applicant. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Bob Davis made a motion the variance be heard tonight seconded by Hugh Ragan. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. There was no opposition and Bob Davis then made a motion the variance be approved with a $100 fine assessed. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (M) Variance - Rear yard setback and parking requirements at 629 and 645 Cherokee Road. John Patterson said that Tom Wilder had requested a reduction in the required 50 foot rear setback to 10 feet and a reduction in parking requirements from 5.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet to 4.3 spaces. Mr. Wilder is proposing a shopping center and 3 lots will be combined to provide a 0.7 acre tract. This site abuts R-15 to the rear, Limited Commercial to the east and commercial to the west. There were 5 in opposition and representatives from both sides were sworn in by Mr. Camp. Mr. Wilder said there were two houses on the site now which were being used as businesses and the tract is zoned General Commercial. He was proposing a shopping center with white stucco exterior and thought it would definitely upgrade the community. He had contacted the homeowners in the area and did not anticipate any opposition tonight. Mr. Wilder said he could develop the property without the variances but it would not be as attractive. A 6 foot cedar fence will be placed on the rear property line and he would only have 2 curb cuts where there are currently 3. Mr. Wilder said he hoped to have about 6 tenants in the center. Edna Davis of 650 Burbank Drive said she objected to this shopping center being within 10 feet of her property. Her husband is totally disabled and has been very ill. Mrs. Davis said there is a wooden fence along the rear of the property line now and it does nothing to keep out the noise. Harold Maddox of 644 Burbank Drive also objected to the variances and after further discussion Kathy Brooks made a motion the variance request be tabled to the July 21st meeting so that Mr. Wilder could meet with these residents and attempt to resolve their disagreements. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Julv 7. 1986 - Continued FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Request for show cause hearing - Mexico Lindo Restaurant on South Cobb Dr ive . John Patterson said that due to several reasons, Mr. Cleveland Brooks, owner of JP's Restaurant at 2620 South Cobb Drive was denied an alcoholic beverage license on May 5, 1986. Mr. Robert Ronick, attorney for the owners of Mexico Lindo Restaurant has brought it to the City's attention that Mr. Brooks had entered into a sub -lease arrangement with the owners of Mexico Lindo prior to his applying for the pouring license, thus making his application fraudulent. Also, Mr. Ronick has made it clear that Mr. Brooks intended to operate a lounge whereas the owners of Mexico Lindo Restaurant intend only to complement their food service business with alcoholic beverages. At the suggestion of our city attorney, Mr. Ronick has presented to the chairman of the Community Development Committee an explanation as to why his client should be allowed to apply for a pouring license. Section 3-36 of the code provides for an opportunity for council to issue a license within the 12 month restriction period if the new business is not of the "same type". Jack Shinall said that shortly after council denied the license for Mr. Brooks he was approached by Mr. Ronick who presented some evidence that actually indicated that Mr. Brooks did not intend to operate a restaurant and may have been trying to get the license to defraud the people with whom he had entered into a conditional lease. Mr. Ronick stated that Mr. Brooks had basically extorted $5,000 from his client Amanda Salazar as a non-refundable earnest money deposit down payment that he would sub -lease the building to her. Mr. Brooks at that time was without authority of the owner of the property to sub -lease the building, so the lease was void from its inception. Mr. Brooks apparently intended to open a lounge and once he realized the lounge would not be approved by the City, decided to apply for the license and then ask Mrs. Salazar for $20,000 for having the license transferred to her name. Mr. Brooks has since left Smyrna and Cobb County. Mexico Lindo is a family -oriented restaurant and like all mexican restaurants has a need to be able to serve alcoholic beverages with their food. Mr. Ronick requested that council reconsider the denial based on the new evidence of the fraudulent application made previously and allow the owners of Mexico Lindo to apply for a license in their name. Ms. Salazar and her brother Ulises Echeverry were both sworn in by Mr. Ronick and testified that the statements made by him were accurate. Jack Shinall stated he had no problem personally with Ms. Salazar applying but there is no guarantee that a license will be granted. Jack said he has received no complaints in the area and the restaurant appears to be well -run. Jack Shinall made a motion that Mexico Lindo Restaurant be allowed to apply for a pouring license at 2620 South Cobb Drive by waiving the one-year waiting period. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Validation of signatures to annex property at 2580 Old Roswell Road. Attorney Camp read the application for annexation of 1.3 acres in Land Lots 561 and 592 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 unin- corporated 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 561 and 592 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southeast corner of the intersection of Hawthorne Street (being a 50 foot right of way) and Old Roswell Road (being a 40 foot right of way) and continuing along the easterly right of way of Old Roswell r Road, south 36 degrees 45 minutes 42 seconds west a distance of 89.18 feet; July 7, 1986 - Continued thence south 33 degrees 59 minutes 03 seconds west a distance of 45.99 feet; thence south 35 degrees 18 minutes 06 seconds west a distance of 46.91 feet; thence south 33 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds west a distnace of 66.57 feet; thence 40 feet across the right of way of Old Roswell Road to an iron pin; thence south 89 degrees 20 minutes 50 seconds west a distance of 202.78 feet; thence north 00 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds west a distance of 209.70 feet to an iron pin on the south right of way of Hawthorne Street; thence north 00 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds west a distance of 50 feet to the north right of way of Hawthorne Street; thence south 89 degrees 17 minutes 50 seconds east a distance of 398± feet; thence across the right of way of Hawthorne Street a distance of 50 feet to a point at the southeast intersection of Hawthorne Street and Old Roswell Road and 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 in the area described below: s/NAOMI M. ROACH 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/NAOMI M. ROACH Jerry Mills made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing date set for August 4, 1986. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (C) Ordinance amendment - new Section 14-14 (Temporary Sales License). Jack Shinall made a motion the Code of Ordinances be amended by adding a new Section 14-14 to read as follows: Temporary Sales Licenses; Prohibited Locations; Expiration, Fees; Requirements; Dr-..4 c4 --- (A) There is hereby established a licensing category for any person, firm, partnership or corporation who sells or offers to sell any goods, wares, merchan- dise or services from any truck, tent, temporary structure or temporary location, which category shall be called a "Temporary Sales License" and which license shall be issued only as hereinafter provided. (B) Temporary License Holders shall only be authorized to transact business from locations authorized and approved by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, who shall determine that such location will not interfere with the business of annually licensed merchants in the area; and is not located in any off-street parking facility, including but not limited to entrances, exists, maneuvering area, or other un-occupied space of any other business or shopping center; and that the location or business will not, per se, violate any other statute or ordinance of the City of Smyrna. (C) Temporary Sales Licenses shall be issued for the following limited terms and fees, to wit; 1. Temporary Sales Licenses for the sale of fruits, produce and vegetables at approved locations shall expire 12 months from date of issue. The license fee shall be $75.00. 2. Temporary Sales License for the sale of Christmas trees at approved locations shall expire three (3) months from date of issue. The license fee shall be $25.00. 3. Temporary Sales License for temporary sales during a major promotional activity shall expire two (2) weeks from date of issue. The license fee shall be $100.00. 4. Temporary Sales License shall not be required for: a) "yard sales" conducted at the residence of the person conducting such sale for not more than 3 consecutive days, or, b) "yard sale" or fund raising activities conducted by a qualified not for profit or eleemosynary organization. Provided, however, no such activity under item 4 a) above shall be conducted more than four (4) times during any one calendar year. July 7, 1986 - Continued (D) Any sale or offer to sell any goods, ware, or merchandise or services from any person at a temporary location or building without a license shall be punishable as a misdemeanor under the penalties as elsewhere provided in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Smyrna. Jerry Mills seconded the motion to approve the new ordinance which carried 7-0. (D) Ordinance amendment - Section 3-1 of Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance. Jack Shinall made a motion that the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance be amended by adding the following the following to the definition of "Premises." Section 3-1. "Premises" "Premises" may include an attached patio area when: a) It is separated from the general public by a permanent wall, fence, hedge or similar approved device, and access to the patio is limited only through the main premises, and b) the location of the patio does not encroach upon any sidewalk, right of way, or other common area customarily used for ingress, egress, pedestrian or vehicular traffic, and c) the location and plans shall first have been approved by the City Engineer and Fire Marshal. Use of a patio as a part of the "Premises" shall be suspended or revoked as provided in Section 3-53 of this Code when its use interferes with other uses in the vicinity, or becomes in any way a public nuisance. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion to approve the amendment which carried 7-0. (E) Resolution - Implementation of E911 system. John Patterson stated that Cobb County has elected to implement a countywide J E911 emergency telephone system and in order for the City to receive emergency calls from its citizens, it is necessary to endorse the E911 emergency telephone system and acquire the necessary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) telephone equipment. The pricing forecast is $29,800 installation (subscriber billed at $.25 per month) and a monthly fee of $1,776.10 to be paid by the City. Mr. Patterson read the resolution as follows: WHEREAS: 'Public Safety agencies in the City of Smyrna have continuously sought to maintain the highest level of assistance and service to their community; and WHEREAS: They can be provided with a number of significant benefits through a properly implemented E911 Emergency Telephone System; and WHEREAS: The public will have only one three -digit number to call for emergency assistance, and WHEREAS: The time from citizen perception of an emergency situation to the time he or she reaches the correct public safety agency will be reduced with E911; now THEREFORE: Be it resolved that the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna endorse the concept of a county -wide E911 Emergency Telephone System and is committed to the implementation to such a program at the earliest date feasible, and furthermore that the City of Smyrna will operate a Primary Public Safety Answering Point within the county -wide E911 Emergency Telephone System. Bob Davis made a motion the resolution be accepted. Hugh Ragan seconded the the motion which carried 7-0. (F) Validation of signatures to annex 1.7971 acres on South Cobb Drive., Attorney Camp read the application to annex 1.7971 acres on South Cobb Drive in Land Lots 411, 412, 453 and 454 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 Julv 7, 1986 - Continued 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 411, 412, 453 and 454 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southwest side of South Cobb Drive 110 feet south- easterly from the intersection of South Cobb Drive and the east line of Land Lot 412, and running thence southeasterly along the southwest side of said South Cobb Drive 230 feet to an iron pin; thence southwest 232 feet to an iron pin; thence west 139 feet to an iron pin; thence northwest 134 feet to an iron pin; thence running northeasterly 125 feet to an iron pin; thence easterly 275.5 feet to the west side of South Cobb Drive and the point of BEGINNING, being approximately two acres, more or less. 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/HOWARD H. CLARK Jim Hawkins made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing date set for August 4, 1986. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. BID AWARDS: (A) Outdoor warning siren. John Patterson said the City needs an additional outdoor warning siren as we expand by annexation and an additional siren was budgeted for FY1987. A price increase on the equipment will go into effect July 1, 1986 and we have been notified by the local distributor that an additional siren can be purchased at the same price submitted March 25, 1986, under which one siren was ordered. Upon the recommendation of John Patterson, Bob Davis made a motion an outdoor warning siren and associated equipment be ordered from Harolds Sales & Service for a total price of $3,960. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Jim Farley stated the siren would probably be located in the Village Par lway area. (B) Renovation to restrooms at two city parks. John Patterson said the Community Development Block Grant provides funding for facility improvements at our parks and we have gotten two bids out of nine contractors who were contacted. Upon the recommendation of John Patterson, Kathy Brooks made a motion the bid be awarded to Georgia Sterling Construction Co., Inc. for renovation to the pressbox/restroom/concession stand at Ward Park and restrooms at Cobb Park ballfield at a total price of $29,980. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) E. C. Rackley requested a building permit for construction of an office/ware- house at 912 Daniel Drive at a total estimated cost of $460,000. Kathy Brooks made a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the City Engineer, Inspections Department and Fire Marshal. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (B) Brawner Hospital requested a building permit for addition of a pharmacy at 3180 Atlanta Road at a total estimated cost of $25,000. Jack Shinall made ' a motion the permit be approved subject to approval of the Inspections Department, Fire Marshal and City Engineer. Hugh Ragan seconded the motion which carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA: Jerry Mills made a motion the June minutes be approved as submitted. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Julv 7. 1986 - Continued COUNCIL INPUT: Joel Harrell reminded everyone of the water shortage and mandatory restrictions. We are continuing to operate under condition #3 which allows outside watering with houses having even numbers on even days; odd numbered houses on odd days with no watering between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. This condition will remain in effect until further notice and fines may be imposed for those in violation. Joel Harrell said the Whitfield Street pumping station should be eliminated by tomorrow. and the Heritage Station should be eliminated by next week under the rehabilitation program. Phase II of the rehabilitation is underway now. Kathy Brooks thanked Smyrna Hospital for donating the fireworks for the 4th of July celebration and the American Legion for donating watermelons along with all other civic groups and city staff who participated. Mayor Bacon also thanked Smyrna Hospital, the American Legion and employees from the Police, Fire and Civil Defense Departments for their help during the 4th of July festivities. Mayor Bacon read a letter from City Clerk Willouise Spivey thanking the Mayor and Council for their part in the Proclamation read and presented to her at the GMA Convention in Savannah last month. Max said that Willouise would be retiring this year and without her, the City would not be what it is today and she would certainly be missed. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m. ************************