02-01-1993 Regular MeetingFebruary 1, 1993
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held
February 1, 1993 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
Administrator Bob Thomson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City
Attorney Charles E. Camp, Library Director Laurel Best, Public
Works Director Vic Broyles, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Parks
Superintendent Michael Justus, Communications Director Steve
Ciaccio, Police Chief Stan Hook, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt,
Personnel Director Mary Ann White and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Stephen Kimmel, pastor of Smyrna First
Baptist Church.
Moore Hallmark presented a Charter to Councilman Jack Cramer on
behalf of the Boy Scouts of America for the newly formed Explorer
Post 4911, sponsored by Smyrna Fire and EMS Services.
Scott Worthy of Falling Water Drive presented a petition to council
signed by residents of Falling Water requesting that the concrete
barrier be removed from the center of the road at the entrance to
the development. Mr. Worthy said they do not have a homeowners
group to replace the sign that was originally attached to the
structure and they felt it was a safety hazard. Mayor Bacon advised
that his request would be turned over to John Patrick and the
Public Works Committee for their recommendation.
Tom Posey, new manager of Aunt Fannys Cabin invited everyone to
visit the restaurant. After remodeling, they are open again for
lunch and dinner.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Privilege license - liquor/beer/wine package sales - Daekwang
(formerly Oasis) - 3181 South Cobb Drive
Bob Thomson stated Chul Jin Yun is applying for a package license
as the acting agent for Oasis Package Store. The new owner of the
business is Chul Jin Yi, President of Daekwang, Inc. The police
investigation was favorable and there was no opposition.
Attorney Ken Rickards represented Daekwang and stated his clients
were interested in running a good establishment and obeying all the
laws. They have had experience in alcohol sales before and have had
no problems. The business will be co -managed by Mr. Yun and Mr. Yi
and they will be on the premises at all times. Mr. Rickards said
they are both corporate officers but Mr. Yi does not meet the
residency requirement, whereas Mr. Yun has lived in Cobb County for
7 years.
Mr. Yun said he was familiar with the
in alcohol sales. Any employees that
card customers. Jim Hawkins reminded
would be the person responsible fo
further discussion Councilman Hawkins
approved as requested. Bill Scoggin
carried 7-0.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
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(A) Bid opening - para-recreation transit bus - Parks and
Recreation Department
Councilman Jack Cramer made a motion the bid opening be tabled to
the next meeting. Jim Hawking seconded the motion which carried 7-
0.
(B) Bid opening - tractor for Parks and Recreation Department
February 1, 1993 meeting - continued
Only one bid was received which was opened and recorded as follows:
Cobb County Tractor $17,670
Jack Cramer made a motion the bid be turned over to the Parks
Committee for review and recommendation back at the next meeting.
Ron Newcomb seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
(A) Chastain Animal Clinic requested a building permit for new
construction at 3209 South Cobb Drive at a total estimated cost of
$457,000. Jack Cramer made a motion the permit be approved. Pete
Wood seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(B) Jim Nichols requested a building permit for new construction
of an office building at 1258 Concord Road with a construction cost
of $80,000. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved. Pete
Wood seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(C) Medic One Ambulance Service requested a permit for new
construction on Old Concord Road at an estimated cost of $130,000.
Jack Cramer made a motion the permit be approved. Bill Scoggins
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
BID AWARDS: Nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Approval of January 18, 1993 minutes
(B) Approval of January 19, 1993 minutes
(C) Rename Smyrna -Roswell Road to Roswell Street
(D) Approval to use Council chambers from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.,
February 4, February 11, February 23
(E) Approval to request bids for chipper
(F) Approval to purchase (3) 1993 Ford Crown Victorias for Police
Department
(G) Transfer of funds - CDBG program
Bill Scoggins made a motion the .consent agenda be approved. Jim
Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
John Patrick called on Laurel Best for a report from the Library.
Ken Hildebrandt provided an end of the year report from the
Community Development Department. Councilman Ron Newcomb said the
Community Development Committee will meet tomorrow night and one of
the issues they will discuss is the time period that is required
between notification and court appearance for persons who are cited
for junk cars or overgrown yards. Hopefully they can recommend a
method to speed up the process.
Mary Ann White reported from the Personnel Department and reminded
everyone of the blood drive February 11th at the Community Center.
Also, the city is recruiting for the Parks Director and Childrens
Librarian.
Councilman Bill Scoggins called on Vic Broyles for a report from
Public Works. Mr. Scoggins said the Historical Review Committee had
met and he was enthused about some of the ideas they had discussed.
Fire Chief Larry Will presented a certificate to Lt. David
Hancock in recognition of being named Firefighter of the Month. Lt.
Hancock was also presented a $50 savings bond.
Councilman Jim Hawkins read a letter from Brown Elementary School
on behalf of the students, parents and faculty, expressing their
appreciation to the Fire Department for their quick response to a
February 1, 1993 me2ting - continued
small fire there recently. Mr. Hawkins said we have one of the best
fire departments in the State and have become the envy of many
other cities.
Councilman Jack Cramer called on Michael Justus for a report from
the Parks Department. Mr. Justus said they have been involved in
maintenance projects inside the community center and are also
working with Georgia Power on a plan to improve outside lighting.
Councilman Cramer announced that his Ward 5 meetings would resume
in March.
Councilman Wade Lnenicka said the Police Committee had met with
owners of Sparkles Skating Rink and Bob's Original Wings as a
followup to earlier meetings to discuss complaints received from
both locations. Improvements have been made in the last 30 days
and Sparkles has changed management and hours of operation. Bob's
Original Wings is also concentrating their efforts on training
their employees before they begin selling mixed drinks.
Councilman Lnenicka read letters commending Officers Howell and
Martin for assistance they provided to some of our citizens
recently. Also, a letter was received from an Atlanta resident
commending Police Department employee Margie Singleton for the
assistance she provided.
Councilman Lnenicka announced his first neighborhood meeting will
be February 4th in the Council Chambers. He also has invited School
Board member Ann Brady.
Councilman Pete Wood introduced Jim Triplett, recently hired as the
new Finance Director for the City. Mr. Triplett will begin work on
February 8, 1993.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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