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08-07-1995 Regular MeetingAugust 7, 1995 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All council members were present. Also present was City Administrator Bob Thomson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Finance Director Claudia Edgar, Assistant Public Works Director Ray Curtis, Major Kent Sims representing the Police Department, Library Director Michael Siegler, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Ciaccio, Community Relations Director Kathie Barton, Clean and Beautiful Coordinator Ann Kirk, Personnel Officer Chris Corey, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Chief Building Official Scott Stokes and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Troy Todd, youth minister of Morningside Baptist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Mayor Bacon recognized State Representative Randy Sauder. Representative Sauder stated he wanted to brief the public on the upcoming Special Session which could have some fairly serious impact on the City of Smyrna. He further stated that currently Smyrna has two representatives in Washington, Congressmen Bob Barr and Newt Gingrich. He stated the Special Session is scheduled to begin August 14, and they will be considering the congressional lines in the State of Georgia as well as the legislative lines. He stated the Supreme Court had ruled recently the lines for the 11th District had to be redrawn. Representative Sauder stated he wanted to convey to the citizens of Smyrna that they do not want to "re- invent the wheel"; that he hopes only a few necessary changes will be made and he does not want to see the entire state lines re -drawn. He stated it is the concern of the Cobb Delegation that we will only have one congressman representing us and not two. Mayor Bacon asked Councilman Wade Lnenicka to make a special presentation. Councilman Lnenicka stated Detective Chuck Wade of the Smyrna Police Department has been working with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in a program called "Drugs Don't Work in Cobb County." He stated Detective Wade had approached the city council asking that the City of Smyrna get involved in the program and assume a leadership role with the other Cobb municipalities and contribute to the program and the success of the program. Councilman Lnenicka stated he was delighted to announce the Mayor and Council had approved a $3,500 contribution for "Drugs Don't Work in Cobb County" sponsored by the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce and presented the check to Detective Wade. Detective Wade expressed his appreciation to the city and briefly described the program. Mayor Bacon recognized Linda Ralston and Diane Sullivan representing Life Chiropractic College. They stated Life College is having an international challenge on September 1 and 2 with over 230 athletes from twenty countries all over the world participating in this event which is a Heat and Humidity Study. They then asked the citizens and businesses of Smyrna who would like to host a dinner for these visiting athletes to contact the College and they will work with them. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Variance Request - 4720 Vineyard Court Lot 70 - Reduce the Left Side Yard Setback from 7.5 Feet to 6.75 Feet Mayor Bacon indicated both items 3-A and 3-13 would be discussed as one item. Mayor Bacon further stated these items were tabled at the July 17, 1995, council meeting. Mr. Thomson stated the builder has contracted to build a particular house plan on this lot and both variances are required under the City's zoning ordinance. Mayor Bacon recognized the applicant, Jack Thompson, and stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this variance request. There was n&e. Councilman Cramer asked Mr. Thompson to explain why these two setbacks are required. Mr. Thompson responded that this house sits on Lot 70 and encroaches on both side setbacks. He stated when the homes were built there was not enough room to put a house they could. be proud of, therefore they chose to pre -sell a house with 1580 square feet and consequently the home is larger than what is allowed on that lot. He stated the size of the home is the reason the variance is being requested. Councilman Cramer stated he met with Mr. Thompson and the neighboring residents and they are happy with the settlement agreed on tonight. August 7, 1995, meeting - continued Councilman Hawkins asked if Item A is the only one currently being considered at this time. Mr. Hawkins then asked if the home has already been built and Mr. Thompson responded it is approximately 80% complete with a closing scheduled for the end of August. Councilman Wood asked if this variance is approved, what is the space between this house and the closest two homes. Mr. Thompson responded approximately fourteen feet. Councilman Cramer made a motion the variance request at 4720 Vineyard Court, Lot 70, to reduce the left side yard setback from 7.5 feet to 6.75 feet be approved with the stipulation that Mr. Thompson will provide landscaping along the property line in accordance with the agreement reached tonight with Scott Stokes and the affected owners. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Variance Request - 4720 Vineyard Court Lot 70 - Reduce the Right Side Yard Setback from 7.5 feet to 6.75 Feet Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this variance request. There was none. Councilman Cramer made a motion the variance request at 4720 Vineyard Court, Lot 70, to reduce the right side yard setback from 7.5 feet to 6.75 feet adjacent to Lot 71 be approved with the stipulation that Mr. Thompson provide landscaping along the property line in accordance with the agreement reached tonight with Scott Stokes and the affected owners. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (C) Variance Request - 6002 Bordeau Walk - Reduce Side Yard Setback from 20 Feet to 13 Feet Mr. Thomson stated the applicant, Mr. Charles Jackson, has a contract to build a particular house on this lot and the variance is needed in order to build the home without being in violation of the setback requirements. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Jackson and stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this variance request. There was none. Councilman Cramer asked Mr. Jackson to briefly explain why this variance is required. Mr. Jackson stated this is a corner lot and in order to keep the fifteen feet between houses, the house needs to be moved a little closer to the curb but will not be moved any closer to the neighbors on the right, left or the rear of the property. He stated he has agreed to plant shrubs between the house. Councilman Cramer stated he has letters from the property owners at 6004 Bordeau Walk and the resident at 3032 Vineyard Way stating they have no objections since Mr. Jackson has agreed to plant fifteen red -tip bushes on the property line. Councilman Cramer made a motion the variance request at 6002 Bordeau Walk to reduce the side yard setback from 20 feet to 13 feet be approved with the stipulation that red -tip photina shrubs be planted between the homes. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Zoning Request - 2391 Old Spring Road - Rezone Property from L.C. to R-15 Mr. Thomson stated the applicant, Mr. Lamar Tillerson, has stated the zoning change is necessary in order to convert the property to rental property. He further stated the Planning and Zoning Board has recommended the rezoning. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Tillerson and stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this variance request. There was none. Councilman Cramer asked Mr. Tillerson to briefly describe where the property is located and why the zoning request is necessary. Mr. Tillerson explained 2391 Old Spring Road is located just off Windy Hill Road and the current zoning prevents his being able to sell the property. Mr. Tillerson stated he would like to sell the property as residential property and is requesting this rezoning. Mr. Tillerson further stated he has a contract for the property as residential with a closing date in September. Councilman Cramer stated the property is actually closer to the residential homes on Burbank Circle than on Windy Hill Road. August 7, 1995, meeting - continued Councilman Cramer made a motion the rezoning request for 2391 Old Spring Road from L.C. to R-15 be approved. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Zoning Request - 0000 Hawthorne Street - Rezone Property from O.D. (Office Distribution) to R-15 Mr. Thomson stated the applicant, Craig B. Satterlee, wants to build a Habitat for Humanity home and the Land Use Map currently shows the property as Neighborhood Activity Center which will need to be changed to Low Density Residential. He further stated the Planning and Zoning Board member Charlene Capilouto made a motion to change the Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Activity Center to Low Density Residential and approve the zoning from Office and Distribution to R-15, Single Family Residential. Mayor Bacon asked if the applicant was present or Ms. Osborne, the former owner of the property. Neither was present. Mayor Bacon then asked if anyone was present in opposition to the rezoning of this property. There was no opposition. Councilman Scoggins stated there were seven area churches who had worked on obtaining this property in the hopes of building a Habitat for Humanity Home. Councilman Scoggins made a motion the property located at 0000 Hawthorne Street be rezoned from O.D. to R-15. Councilman Pete Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (F) Approval of FY 95 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate Councilman Wood stated in June, when the FY96 budget was adopted, the Council approved a tentative millage rate. He further stated that according to Georgia Law you can not approve an official millage rate until such time as the tax digest data from Cobb County Tax Assessor's office is provided. He stated tonight's public hearing was advertised as prescribed by law and then asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment either for or against the proposed tax millage rate. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present to make any comments on the issue. There was none. Councilman Wood made a motion that the official millage rate for 1995 be set at 11.50 mills, the same as 1994. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: Mayor Bacon then asked that items 4-L, 4M and 4N be moved to the first portion of the Formal Business portion of the agenda. Mayor Bacon ask Councilman Newcomb to recognize the members of the Cluttered Carport/Yard Committee and commended them for their efforts in presenting an ordinance to the City tonight. Councilman Newcomb asked the Cluttered Carport/Yard Committee members to come forward. Councilman Newcomb stated items 4-L, 4-M and 4-N are the direct result of the meetings held by the Cluttered Carport/Yard Committee. He further stated the committee recommended a method of notifying residents if they are found in violation of code sections. He stated the committee recommended notifying the residents of the new ordinances and a Fall Clean Up Week, possibly the last week in September, where everyone could place their items at curbside and those items would be picked up at no charge by the Sanitation Department; and also to make the amendments effective October 1, 1995. It was also the recommendation of this committee to approach violators in a more friendly manner and ask the citizens to help correct the problem before officially notifying them they are in violation of the ordinances. Councilman Newcomb asked if any member of the committee would like to make any comments. Ms. Brissey stated she appreciated the support of the Mayor and Council and is excited about the ordinances being enforceable. Ordinance Amendment - Section 46-111 - Cleanliness of Premises - Nuisances Councilman Newcomb stated this particular Ordinance Amendment would clarify the types of things that August 7, 1995, meeting - continued would constitute a condition that is not clean and sanitary. He further stated the Community Development Committee and the city attorney looked at this ordinance and made only one change which was the removal of a specific time frame (10 days) and recommended approval as submitted to the Mayor and Council. Councilman Newcomb made a motion that Ordinance Amendment Section 46-111 - Cleanliness of Premises - Nuisances be adopted as revised and by reference (and available in the City Clerk's Office) to be effective October 1, 1995. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. Ordinance Amendment - Section 46-114 - Junked Wrecked, Discarded, Etc., Personal Property Councilman Newcomb stated there is one key phrase in this proposed ordinance amendment which states "it shall also be unlawful for any person or persons to permit the exterior accumulation of any indoor furniture, appliance, machinery, equipment or personal property other than operable motor vehicles, boats, trailers and other water craft to be stored on the premises of any dwelling, dwelling unit, place of business or vacant lot in outside storage or otherwise exposed to public view for a period in excess of thirty (30) days." Councilman Newcomb made a motion that Ordinance Amendment - Section 46-114 - Junked, Wrecked, Discarded, Etc. Personal Property be adopted as revised and by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office) to be effective October 1, 1995. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. Ordinance Amendment - New Ordinance Section 46-118 - Definitions Councilman Newcomb stated this Ordinance Amendment for a new Section 46-118 - Definitions, contains definitions. Councilman Newcomb made a motion the new Ordinance Section 46-118 - Definitions be adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office) be adopted and approved. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (A) Bid Opening (Bid #95007) - Water Meters Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: ABB KENT METERS HUGHES SUPPLY SOUTHERN METER 3/4" Meter $ 24.50 $ 25.25 No Bid 1" Meter 60.00 70.50 Meter, 1 1/2" Flange 184.00 176.00 Meter, 1 1/2" Female 184.00 176.00 Meter, 2" Flange 255.00 270.00 Meter, 2" Female 255.00 270.00 Meter, 3" Flange No Bid 567.00 Meter, 3" Female No Bid No Bid Meter, 4" No Bid 915.00 Meter, 6" No Bid 5,400.00 Meter, 8" No Bid 8,199.00 Meter, 10" No Bid 11,750.00 Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Finance and Administration Committee for their review with a recommendation to be brought back to Mayor and Council at the August 21, 1995, meeting. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Bid Opening (Bid #95008) - Street Cut Bids Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: Dixie Concrete Cutting Company 9 1/2 cents per inch foot August 7, 1995, meeting - continued Metro Concrete Cutting, Inc. $.28 per inch foot (Depends on depth on footage) Concrete Cutters, Inc. $31,894.20 Councilman Wood made a motion the bids be turned over to the Public Works Committee for their review with a recommendation to be brought back to Mayor and Council at the August 21, 1995, meeting. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (C) Bid Opening (Bid #95009) - John Deere 710D Loader/Backhoe Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: Industrial Tractor, Co., Inc. $125,300.00 Metrac $118,000.00 Councilman Patrick made a motion the bids be turned over to the Public Works Committee for their review with a recommendation to be brought back to Mayor and Council at the August 21, 1995, meeting. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Article IV, Section 402.25.1 - Fences Councilman Newcomb stated the current ordinance does not contain a definition of a "fence." He further stated this is a simple amendment that would include that definition. Councilman Newcomb made a motion the Ordinance amendment for Appendix A, Article IV, Section 402.25.1 - Fences, be approved and adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Section 712.4 - Automobile and Truck Sales and Service Establishments Councilman Newcomb stated this amendment basically restricts the minimum sized lot to one acre for various uses. Councilman Newcomb made a motion that Appendix A, Section 712.4 - Automobile and Truck Sales and Service Establishments be approved and adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Patrick seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (F) Ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Section 712.7 - Automobile Truck and Trailer Lease and Rental Establishments Councilman Newcomb stated this ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Section 712.7 also indicates the minimum lot size requirement. Councilman Newcomb made a motion Appendix A, Section 712.7 - Automobile Truck and Trailer Lease and Rental Establishments be approved and adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (G) Ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Section 712.41 (1) - Truck and Trailer Lease and Rental As An Accessory Councilman Newcomb stated Appendix A, Section 712.41.1 deals with the minimum lot size required for this type establishment. Councilman Newcomb made a motion that the Ordinance Amendment for Appendix A, Section 712.41.1 - Truck and Trailer Lease and Rental As an Accessory be approved and adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (H) Ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Section 714.2 - Automobile and Truck Sales and Service Councilman Newcomb stated this ordinance amendment deals with the minimum lot area for automobile and truck sales and service. Councilman Newcomb made a motion that the Ordinance Amendment for Appendix A, Section 712.2 - Automobile and Truck Sales and Service, be approved and adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office). Motion was seconded by Councilman Cramer. Motion was approved 7-0. August 7. 1995. meeting - continued (I) Ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Section 712.10 - Boat Sales and Service Establishments Councilman Newcomb made a motion the Ordinance Amendment for Appendix A, Section 712.10 - Boat Sales and Service Establishments be approved and adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (J) Ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Section 714.3 - Automobile, Truck and Trailer Lease and Rental Councilman Newcomb stated this ordinance amendment deals with the minimum lot area for these types of establishments. Councilman Newcomb made a motion the Ordinance Amendment - Appendix A, Section 713.3 - Automobile, Truck and Trailer Lease and Rental Establishments be approved and adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (K) Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 46, Article II, Sections 46-31 Through 46-38 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Councilman Newcomb stated the State of Georgia has amended the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 and in so doing requires all municipalities to amend their current ordinances to reflect the 1995 amendments to OCGA 12-7-1. Councilman Newcomb stated the City currently has an Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and is simply making minor changes per the Legislative Act. Councilman Newcomb made a motion that the Ordinance Amendment for Chapter 46, Article II, Sections 46-31 through 46-38 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control be approved and adopted by reference (and available in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (L) Ordinance Amendment - Section 46-111 - Cleanliness of Premises - Nuisances (Approved at first portion of Formal Business agenda.) (M) Ordinance Amendment - 46-114 - Junked, Wrecked, Discarded, Etc., Personal Property (Approved at first portion of Formal Business agenda.) (N) Ordinance Amendment - New Ordinance Section 46-118 - Definitions (Approved at first portion of Formal Business agenda.) (0) Approval to Appoint Beers Construction as CM at Risk for Municipal Services Building - Phase II Councilman Wood stated this item actually has two components. He then made a motion that the motion approved at the March 20, 1995, conditionally approving Metric Constructors as the General Contractors, Phase II, development of the downtown area be rescinded. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hawkins. Motion was approved 7-0. Councilman Wood then stated our architects, Mayor and Council and various and appropriate officials of the city have been reviewing the plans and conducting a series of studies and meetings relative to the construction of the Municipal Services Building and the Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Phase II. He further stated after considerable deliberations and discussions and recommendations from our architectural firm, Sizemore Floyd Architects, he is making a motion that Beers Construction Company of Atlanta, Georgia, be approved as the Construction Manager at Risk for Phase II, Municipal Services Building downtown Smyrna. He further stated that as part of that motion, he would like to add that the Mayor be authorized to sign all contracts, documents or other papers required in connection with this project. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. Aujaust 7, 1995, meeting - continued COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Thomas Enterprises - Village Green Pavilion - Phase I - 300 Village Green Circle Mayor Bacon stated this is the first of a number of new developments going into the downtown area and this building permit is for almost $1.3 million. He further stated the City is extremely pleased with this building permit for a 17,000 square foot building. Councilman Scoggins stated this is probably the most historical thing that has happened since he came on council eight years ago. He then made a motion the building permit for Leslie Contracting for the construction of Phase I, Village Green Pavilion, subject to the building inspections and compliance with our ordinances be approved. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Merit Construction Company - Permit for Eckerd Drug Store - 3811 South Cobb Drive Mayor Bacon stated this is for a free-standing Eckerd Drug Store that will go in the location of the former Del Taco restaurant. Councilman Hawkins made a motion the building permit for Eckerd Drug Store at 3811 South Cobb Drive be approved. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. BID AWARDS: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of July 17, 1995, Minutes (B) Approval to Request Proposals - 147 Analog Telephone Sets (C) Approval to Install Speed Bumps on Grady Street (D) Approval to Install Two Three-way Stop Signs - Western Intersection of Ann Road and Jay Lane; Intersection of Ann Road and Nancy Circle (E) Approval to Request Bids for Dump Truck for Public Works Department (F) Approval to Request Bids for Pick Up Truck for Public Works Department (G) Approval to Request Bids for New Holland Bobcat for Public Works Department (H) Approval to Request Bids for Jonquil Park Soccer Field Lights (I) Authorize Mayor to Sign Quit Claim Deed to Release Unopened Right -of -Way (James Street and Young Street - Land Lot 456) (J) Approval to use Vote Recorders and Tabulation Machines for November, 1995, Election (K) Authorization To Proceed with Testing Services for Smyrna Fire/Rescue Provided by U.G.A.'s Carl Vinson Institute and Georgia Firefighter Standards Training Council Councilman Hawkins stated for the record that on Items 7-C and 7-D there are signed petitions which will be available in the City Clerk's office. Councilman Hawkins then made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Patrick introduced Michael Siegler, new Library Director. Mr. Siegler stated he does not have a report but thanked Doris Morris and the Library staff for their assistance. Councilman Newcomb reported the Poplar Creek project is still in the hands of the Army Corps of Engineers; Spring Road project is proceeding. He then expressed his appreciation again to the members of the Cluttered Carport/Yard Committee for their work in recommending the ordinance amendments presented tonight. Councilman Scoggins asked Kathie Barton for a report on the Community Relations Department. Ms. Barton stated the first Annual Report will be released by the first of next week and will be entitled A Year Progress, and stated they will be available upon request. She stated she is preparing a newsletter for the first part of September that will contain a lot of useful information. Councilman Scoggins asked Ann Kirk for a report from the Smyrna Clean and Beautiful Department. Ms. Kirk reported the Adopt A Mile Program on July 22 was very successful and reported there were forty-five bags of litter picked up. She also reported that if citizens have an overflow of recyclables to be picked up, they can place their bulk mail and papers in a paper bag on top of the recycling containers August 7, 1995, meeting - continued and they will be picked up, she also indicated the citizens can use a Rubbermaid or plastic bin for overflow recyclables which can also be placed on top of the BFI recyclable bin and those items will be picked up. Ms. Kirk reported batteries will be picked up with the trash pick up - not the recyclables and appliances as well for a $10 charge. She also stated tires can be taken to Southeast Recycling but there is a $1.50 charge per tire. Councilman Scoggins asked Nancy Hancock for a report on the Cemetery Commission. Ms. Hancock presented a final sketch for the Pathway of Honor through the Smyrna Memorial Cemetery and reported the brick sales are progressing. She reported seventy bricks have been sold thus far and orders can still be placed and accepted for a couple more weeks for the first order. Councilman Hawkins asked Chief Williams for a report on the Fire/Emergency Management Department. Chief Williams reported that twelve lives have been saved since January, 1995, through July, 1995, as a result of the Advanced Life Support Services being added as a service to our citizens. Councilman Hawkins expressed his appreciation to the citizens of Ward 4 who worked on the Cluttered Carport/Yard Committee. Councilman Cramer asked Steve Ciaccio for a report on the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Ciaccio reported the federally funded concessions at Cobb and Jonquil Parks will be opening soon. He stated he would coordinate the ribbon cutting ceremonies with the Mayor's office after all items on the contractor's punch lists have been completed. He announced there will be kiddie rides August 11 opening at 7:00 p.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.; the Banks and Shane band concert will be from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. and the fireworks display should begin around 10:00 p.m. and conclude around 10:20 p.m. He encouraged everyone to bring a blanket, chairs, etc., and noted parking will be restricted. He encouraged everyone to carpool where possible. He also reminded everyone not to bring alcoholic beverages. Councilman Cramer expressed his appreciation to the Ward 5 appointees, Jessie and Marie Riley, Jeannette Rutledge, who served on the Cluttered Carport/Yard Committee. Councilman Lnenicka stated there is not a report from the Police Department this evening. He also expressed his appreciation to the Ward 6 appointees, Linda Ormond, Holly Elmendorf and Price Weaver who served on the Cluttered Carport/Yard Committee. Councilman Lnenicka stated he had talked with Commissioner Joe Lee Thompson about the Atlanta Road Project and proposed residential development along Atlanta Road. He stated the city and county is working together on seeing that the area is developed the way the city and county feels it should be. He also stated the Atlanta Road Widening Project from Spring/Concord Road to I-285 should be completed this Fall. Councilman Wood stated there is not a report from the Finance Department this evening. He stated the city is in the process of being audited by the outside firm of Anderson Hunt and Company and we should have a report for the Council as well as the public by early Fall. He further stated it appears that the city has finished the fiscal year with a small surplus which indicates the elected officials as well as the department heads and city employees are doing their job in a responsible manner. Councilman Wood expressed his appreciation to the Ward 7 appointees, Sue and Larry Brissey for their participation on the Cluttered Carport/Yard Committee, as well as the other appointed Board and Commission members for their involvement with the City of Smyrna. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. August 7, 1995, meeting - continued i A. MAX BACON, MAYOR • JR ACK CRAMER, WARD 5 CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7 -? *_) A)j�ck RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2 /%% JAMES M. HAWKINS, WARD 4 WADES. LNE I KA, WARD 6