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12-21-1987 Regular MeetingDecember 7, 1987 - continued CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of November minutes (B) Approval to request bids: 1) 2) 3) 4) Safety equipment for Fire Department Vehicle for Assistant Fire Chief Vehicles for Police Department Renovation of Police Department Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of November 2, 1987 be approved as submitted. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 5-0, with Bob Davis abstaining. Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of November 16, 1987 be approved as submitted. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 5-0, with Jerry Mills abstaining. Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of November 29, 1987 be approved as submitted. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion which carried 5-0, with Jerry Mills abstaining. Jerry Mills made a motion that item (B) on the consent agenda, approval to request bids, be approved. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion which carried 6-0. COUNCIL INPUT• underway. There asked the citizens Joel Harrell reported on Phase III of the rehab which is well are some areas where the streets are still torn up and Joel to bear with us until they can be paved. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. A MAX BACON AZ 9,1" MELI A DAMERON, CITY CLERK ,.DA v- i 24 i December 21, 1987 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held December 21, 1987 at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members were present. Also present was City Attorney Charles E. Camp, City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Reverend E. L. Stepens, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Mayor Bacon recognized Steve Wilson, candidate for the Ward 7 council seat and Hugh Ragan, candidate for the Senate in the December 29th election. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Reports were given by the Community Development and Fire Departments. Fireman Eddie Rogers also presented a check for $630.01 to Snyder Turner, administrator of Calvary Childrens Home which was raised through the sale of Christmas trees by the Fire Department. PUBLIC HEARINGS• (A) Rezoning request - corner of Oak Drive and South Cobb Drive from Future Commercial to General Commercial. December 21, 1987 - continued At the request of Virginia Coggins, representative of McDonald's Corporation, Jerry Mills made a motion the zoning request be continued. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (B) Variance request - 2821 Frazier Street - reduce side yard setback from 23 1/3 feet to 14 feet. John Patterson said Hubert Almond is requesting this variance to allow the completion of a carport on the Bank Street side of his house. The building inspector checked on construction at Mr. Almond's home and discovered it had not been permitted, and after finding the setback infraction, stopped work until the variance could be heard by council. There was no opposition. Effie Almond represented her husband and stated they were not aware of the encroachment and stopped work immediately when it was discovered. This is a 13 x 23 foot carport which will be used to protect their vehicles from the weather. Jack Shinall said the topography of this particular lot limits space available for a carport and since this is an older home, felt it would be an improvement. Jack Shinall made a motion the variance be approved. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (C) Variance request - 1165 Hill Street - reduce side yard setback from 10, feet to 2 feet. John Patterson said that Alice Glover is requesting a reduction in the minimum side yard setback for a garage addition to her home which must be placed towards the rear to prevent obstruction of windows and electrical connections on the house. There was no opposition. Ms. Glover presented a drawing of the house with the proposed addition and said there was an existing awning covering the portion of the driveway they wanted to enclose. Jerry Mills said this is also an older neighborhood and this addition would be an improvement to the property and neighborhood. Jerry Mills made a motion the variance be approved. Kathy Brooks seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Sanitation waste fee increase. Joel Harrell made a motion the sanitation waste fee increase be tabled for further study. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0. BID AWARDS: Nothing to report. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Tolar Construction requested a building permit for construction of a new two story office building at 3300 Highlands Parkway at a total estimated cost of $1,900,000. Kathy Brooks made a motion the permit be approved. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0. (B) N.R.H. Enterprises, Inc. requested a temporary building permit and business license for an emission control inspection station at the Concord Square Shopping Center on South Cobb Drive. Estimated cost will be $15,000. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved for 6 months. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0. CONSENT AGENDA: Nothing to report. COUNCIL Monday would b dumpster INPUT: Joel Harrell said the sanitation department would pick up nd Tuesday this week and the sanitation office on Smyrna Hill Drive open December 26th from 8:00 to 4:00 for the public to use the large there. Jerry Mills said he had enjoyed the last 2 years and thought this council had accomplished more than any in quite a while. Also, he was thankful the City had the money available to spend on many of the large projects. December 21, 1987 - continued Jim Hawkins said he had enjoyed chairing the Police Committee this past year and thanked the people in that department. We should be taking bids soon on the renovation of the building and Jim said he was still looking forward to seeing that project completed. Jack Shinall made a motion the rules be suspended to consider approval of an item not on the agenda. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Jack Shinall made a motion January 12, 1988 be set as the date of the runoff election in the Ward 7 race in the event it is needed. Joel Harrell seconded the motion which carried 6-0. Mayor Bacon announced that Kathy Brooks was recently married, and she is now Mrs. Lee Jordan. -Mayor Bacon also reminded everyone to vote December 29th; this is a very important Ward 7 and Senatorial race. All courrcil members wished everyone a Merry Christmas and with no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. A. MAXAACON, MAAR BOB D IS, WARD 1 i JERRY L , WARD CK SHINALL, W 5 L7�Mlffl'DADAMERON, CItY CLERK CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA SPECIAL ELECTION HELD THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1987 2,210 REGISTERED 891 VOTING We, the duly appointed election managers to conduct -this -election, -declare the following results: COUNCILMAN WARD #7 BOB BETENBAUGH 278 SHAWN COCHRAN 347 STEVE WILSON 266 We therefore, certify to the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna the election results and run-off election required between BOB BETENBAUGH and SHAWN COCHRAN since neither candidate received the required majority of votes cast. P LL'MANAGER, WARD 7 0 1 �e�l' �' I' / 1 /0" � 0, J, , " U & S PERINTEND OF ELECTION lz',a'.J �,j1� December 29, 1987 MELINDA DAMERON, CITY CLERK MAYOR'S OATH OF OFFICE I, A. Max Bacon , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Mayor 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 MAYOR act as I believe for the best interest of the said City S 1p me God. A. Max Bacon (Seal) Mayor Subscribed d sworn to before me is h day of a ar 1988. Cobb to6ty State Court COUNCILMAN I, Bob Davis , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Councilman 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 COUNCILMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. '14,01 / �� Bob Davis, (Seal) Councilman, Ward 1 Subs before rv. 1988. r.nTTNCTT.MAN I, Wade Lnenicka , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Councilman 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 ctions as COUNCILMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the s id City. o 1p me Go . Wade Lnenicka (Seal) Councilman, Ward 2 Subs a sworn to before h's 4t day of ��1�•� Cobb County State Court rniTNrrT.MAN I, Jerry Mills , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Councilman 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 COUNCILMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the sad City. So help me God. Jer y ills (Seal C y oilman, and 3 Subscribed and sworn to before me ay of par , 1988• Judge, Cobb County State Court r.0TTMr..TT.MAN I, James M. Hawkins , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Councilman 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 COUNCILMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. James M. Hawkins (Seal) Councilman, Ward 4 Subscribed and sworn to before me t is y of Jan uary,, 1988. Judge, Cobb Cou ty State Court r..nTTVr..TT.MAN I, Jack Shinall , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Councilman 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 COUNCILMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me�,od. na Subsc ' ed Od sworn to before is 4ty day of _jazuary, 198 8. bb County State C Ward 5 Seal COUNCILWOMAN I, Kathy Brooks Jordan , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Councilwoman 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 COUNCILWOMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. Kathy Broo ordan (Seal) Councilwom , Ward 6 Subscribe sworn to before me s 4t day of January, 1988. Judge, Cobb County State Court CITY ATTORNEY I, Charles E. Camp , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as City Attorney 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 ATTORNEY act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. 4411k�� Charles E. Camp (Seal) City Attorney Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of January, 1988. (: y 9 n� Judge, Cobb County State Court r..TTV r..T.F.RK I, Melinda Dameron , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as City Clerk 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 CLERK act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. Melinda ameron (Seal) City Clerk Sub cribed nd sworn to before me 4 day o ary, 1988. Judge, obb ounty State Court / RECORDER'S COURT JUDGE I, C. V. Reeves , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Recorder's Court Judge 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 RECORDER'S COURT JUDGE act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. C. V. Reeves (Seal) Recorder's Court Judge Subscribe nd sworn to before is day of J uary, 988. Cobb Cou ty State Court SOLICITOR I, Michael R. Whaley , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Solicitor of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will faithfully enforce the C er and Ordinances of said City to the bestof my ability, without fear or f vor and in all my actions as SOLICITOR act as I believe for the best interest f th saicj/ri�. So,4m-lp me God. R,VchaeTR. Whaley ` (Seal Solicitor dSubs a d sworn to before is 4 day of uary, 1988. , Cobb County State Court CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA CITY ELECTION SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF HELD THIS TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1988 2,210 REGISTERED 590 VOTING We, the duly appointed election managers to conduct this election, declare the following results: COUNCILMAN WARD #7 BOB BETENBAUGH 336 SHAWN COCHRAN 254 We therefore, certify to the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, the election of: BOB BETENBAUGH COUNCILMAN WARD #7 He has received a majority of the votes cast. POLL MANAGER, WARD 7 Z�2w � 9 4n'ze SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTION MEL A 'DAMERON, CITY CLERK January 12, 1988 DATE OATH OF OFFICE - COUNCILMAN WARD 7 I, Bob Betenbaugh , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself as Councilman 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 COUNCILMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. AV-7� &ZeZ�:�W_ Bob BetenbaughMeal) Councilman, Ward 7 Vand sworn to before 8th day of,,Jafary,,y1988. bb County State Court