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12-18-1995 Regular MeetingDecember 18, 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, Police Chief Stan Hook, Library Director Michael Seigler, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Ciaccio, Community Relations Director Kathie Barton, Clean and Beautiful Coordinator Ann Kirk, Personnel Director Mary Ann White, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Chief Building Official Scott Stokes and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Councilman Jim Hawkins, followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Mayor Bacon recognized Councilman Wade Lnenicka. Councilman Lnenicka presented Mr. Ed Paden with a crystal jonquil for his years of service on the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Paden thanked Mr. Lnenicka and the Mayor and Council for allowing him to serve on this Board and wished the city continued success in the development of the downtown area. Mayor Bacon recognized Anne Brady, School Board member, who announced the selection of Campbell High School as an International Baccalaureate school. This status will be effective with the beginning of the 1997 school year. Mayor Bacon congratulated Mr. Joe Boland, principal of Campbell on the selection of his school to have the International Baccalaureate Program at Campbell. Mayor Bacon recognized Representative Randy Sauder, who gave an update on the recent redistricting in the State. Mr. Sauder stated he felt the new district lines are beneficial to Smyrna and the Atlanta - based 5th District has been kept out of Smyrna. Mayor Bacon recognized Mary Betty Johnson who announced Jonquil bulbs are still available and displayed a stocking stuffed with bulbs. She announced the stocking filled with bulbs makes an unusual Christmas gift and urged everyone to purchase one. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Annexation of Property - Land Lots 191, 192, 241 and 242, Parcel 4 (25 Acres) Mr. Thomson stated the petition to annex this property was validated at the December 4, 1995, Council meeting and this is the scheduled public hearing on the annexation of this property. Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present in opposition to the annexation of this property. There was none. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Brad Thompson, developer, to come forward. Mr. Thompson stated they hope to annex the property into the city and ask for a rezoning of 80 lots to build approximately 80 single-family residential homes on this property. He further stated the size of the homes will be approximately 2,000 - 2,500 square feet and cost starting at $150,000 to $190,000 range. Councilman Wood made a motion that the property located in Land Lots 191, 192, 241 and 242, 17th District, 2nd Section of Cobb County, (legal description below) be annexed into the City of Smyrna and become a part of Ward 7 effective December 31, 1995. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. Beginning at a point formed by the southeast corner of Land Lot 193 of the 17th District, Cobb County, Georgia; the northeast corner of Land Lot 192 of the same district; the southwest corner of Land Lot 240 of the same district; and, the northwest corner of Land Lot 241 of the 17th District, Cobb County, Georgia; with the same point being identified as the Point of Beginning: with the same point being identified as the Point of Beginning; moving thence in an easterly direction along the southernmost Land Lot line of Land Lot 240 of the 17th District, which is also the northernmost land lot line of Land Lot 241 of the same district, a distance of 660.01 feet to a point along the same land lot line; thence moving in a southerly direction a distance of 1,037.2 feet to a point, with said point begin located along the northwesternmost right of way line of Concord Road, with said right of way being seventy (70) feet in total width; moving thence in a southwesterly direction along said northernmost right of way line a distance of 422. 0 feet to a point; continuing along the same right of way line a distance of 365.0 feet to a point; turning thence in a northwesterly direction, and moving thence a distance of 356.0 feet to a point, with said point being located along the southernmost land lot line of Land Lot 192 of the 17th District, Cobb County, Georgia, with sand land lot line also being the northernmost land lot line of Land Lot 191 of the same district; moving thence in a northerly direction a distance of 1,035.0 feet to a point; December 18 1995 meeting - continued moving thence in an easterly direction a distance of 150.0 feet to a point located along the easternmost land lot line of Land Lot 192 of the 17th District, Cobb County, Georgia, with said land lot line also being the westernmost land lot line of Land Lot 241 of the same district, moving then in a northerly direction along the same land lot line a distance of 300.0 feet to a point located at the intersection of the southeast corner of land lot 193 of the 17th district, Cobb County, Georgia, the northeast corner of Land Lot 192 of the same district, the southwest corner of Lot 240 of said district, and the northwest corner of land lot 241 of the 17th district, Cobb County, Georgia, said point being the point of beginning; said Parcel consisting of approximately 25.0 acres with all calls within said legal description identified as + or -, said parcel is traversed by an underground pipeline and underground telephone cables located upon identified easements. (B) Annexation of Property - Land Lot 846, Parcel 4 - Colonial Pipeline Mr. Thomson stated the petition to annex this property was validated at the November 20, 1995, Council 1995, Council meeting and this is the scheduled public hearing on the annexation of this property. Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present in opposition to the annexation of this property. There was none. Councilman Patrick made a motion the property owned by Colonial Pipeline and located in Land Lot 846, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County (described below) be annexed into the City limits and become a part of Ward 1 effective December 31, 1995. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 846 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: Parcel 4. Beginning at a point on the south right of way line of Spring Road where it intersects with the western right of way line of Hargrove Road; from said point of beginning run westerly along the south right of way of Spring Road 97.29 feet; thence 98.26 feet; thence 45.28 feet; thence leaving said right of way and running south a distance of 1056.23 feet to the northern right of way of the L&N Railroad Road; thence running in an easterly direction along said northerly right of way a distance of 93.27 feet; thence 102.32 feet; thence 102.31 feet; thence 102.33 feet; thence 102.43 feet; thence 94.60 feet; thence leaving said right of way and running northeasterly a distance of 541.78 feet to a point thence east a distance of 203.08 feet to the westerly right of way of Hargrove Road; thence continuing in a northerly and northwesterly direction along the right of way of Hargrove Road to the south right of way of Spring Road and point of Beginning. (C) Variance Request - Brake Land - 2271 Benson Poole Road - For an Oversized Sign Councilman Cramer made a motion the variance request for an oversize sign at Brake Land, 2271 Benson Poole Road, be tabled until January 2, 1996. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Variance Request - Brake Land - 2271 Benson Poole Road - To Increase Sign Height Councilman Cramer made a motion the variance request to increase the sign height at Brake Land, 2271 Benson Poole Road, be tabled until January 2, 1996. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Privilege License - Agent Change Only - Mexico Lindo Restaurant - 2620 South Cobb Drive Mr. Thomson stated Amanda Salazar has applied to be the agent for Mexico Lindo Restaurant at 2620 South Cobb Drive. He further stated she has been given a copy of the Alcoholic Beverage License and the Police Department investigation has revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this license. Mayor Bacon asked if there was anyone present in opposition to the granting of the agent change request. There was none. Councilman Cramer made a motion the Privilege License request for an agent change only at Mexico Lindo Restaurant, 2620 South Cobb Drive, be approved. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (F) Business License Request - El Trebol Billares, Inc. - 1036-1040 Windy Hill Road Mr. Thomson stated Dennis Gutierrez, the applicant, has applied for a business license to operate El December 18 1995 meeting - continued Trebol Billares, Inc., at 1036-1040 Windy Hill Road. He stated Mr. Gutierrez has been given a copy of the Amusement Center Ordinance and it has been reviewed with him by the Business License Officer. Mayor Bacon asked Mr. Gutierrez to step forward and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this business license request. There was none. Councilman Hawkins asked Mr. Gutierrez what type business he hoped to operate. Mr. Gutierrez responded they would have pool tables, video games and a small cafe but no alcohol. Mr. Hawkins then stated as a result of the Police Department background investigation, some things had been found that would presented problems with the application. Mr. Hawkins then asked if Mr. Gutierrez wanted to proceed with the application request. Mr. Gutierrez responded that was correct. Councilman Hawkins made a motion the business license request for El Trebol Billares, Inc., at 1036-1040 Windy Hill Road be denied. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion to deny the request was approved 7-0. (G) Adopt Business License Schedule - 1996 Mr. Thomson stated the only modification to the business license is the addition of an upper bracket for businesses above $5 million in gross revenues. Mr. Thomson stated the recommendation of staff and the Finance Committee is to increase, by $1,000, the business license fee for those businesses that have gross revenues above $5 million. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present who wanted to make any comment about the schedule. There was none. Councilman Wood stated the public hearing is being held pursuant to House Bill 175 passed by the General Assembly, April 11, 1995. Mr. Wood stated the City proposes to amend Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-29 and Section 22.40 (c) of the Code of the City of Smyrna pertaining to the business license fees and occupational taxes. Mr. Wood stated in December, 1994, the council adopted a business license and occupational tax ordinance pursuant to House Bill 362 of the General Assembly. Mr. Wood stated the city proposes to re -adopt this ordinance with two proposed changes: 1. Capping the sales at $5 million and raising the fee for Class One businesses to $3,455 and Class Two businesses to $3,855 which will increase the fees over the $3 million - $4,999,999 in gross revenue by $1,000. The fees will be effective with the February, 1996, billing. Councilman Wood made a motion this change be adopted. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. Councilman Wood then stated the second change to the ordinance is as follows to Section 22.40 which deals with insurance company's license fees. He stated this is not a change but is to correct an error in the Code. He further stated in the Code, the amount of the fee is not specified and this will specify the fee at $100 which was set by the mayor and council but was not reflected in the Code. Mr. Wood made a motion that Section 22-40 of the Ordiannce be amended to reflect fees for insurance companies. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Ordinance Amendment - Alcoholic Beverage License - Hours of Operation Mr. Thomson stated the ordinance amendment is to allow the hours of operation extended for New Year's Eve when the holiday falls on Sunday and will allow licensees, who also hold a Sunday Sales Permit to sell and serve alcoholic beverages until 2:55 a.m. on Monday. Councilman Newcomb stated it is the recommendation of the Committee that this be enacted and will allow those businesses to sell and serve until 2:55 a.m. on Monday whenever New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday night. Mr. Newcomb stated he moved adoption to amend Article II, Section 6-62 of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance to provide for the hours of operation may be extended for New Year's Eve when the holiday falls on Sunday to allow licensees, who also hold Sunday Sales Permits, to sell and serve alcoholic beverages until 2:55 a.m. on Monday. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. This amendment will have no effect on the special late hours permit. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Appointment to Planning and Zoning Board - Ward 2 Councilman Newcomb made a motion Betty Turley be re -appointed as the Ward 2 representative on the Planning and Zoning Board. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. December 18 1995 meeting - continued (C) Bid Opening (#95027) - Crown Victoria Sedan (Police Department) Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience there were none. Three bids were solicited and only one was returned. The bid was opened and read as follows: Wade Ford $21,368.50* *Includes a 3-year, 75,000 mile Extra Care Warranty Councilman Lnenicka made a motion the bid be turned over to the Police Committee for their review and a recommendation to be brought back before Council at the January 2, 1996, meeting. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Extension of Working Hours - Shoney's Inn - 1000 Curtis Drive Mr. Thomson stated Howard Young, the General Contractor for Moore and Associates, has requested the working hours to be extended until 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and to be allowed to work on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mayor Bacon asked Mr. Young, Moore and Associates to step forward. Councilman Patrick asked about the noise that might be generated from equipment on Sundays. Mr. Young stated they could minimize the noise from any equipment by not running any equipment until later on Sundays and would not generate any noise early on Sunday mornings. Councilman Patrick made a motion the extension of working hours at the Shoney's Inn at 1000 Curtis Drive be approved. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Ordinance Amendment - Vehicles for Hire (RN) Mr. Thomson stated the proposed amendment would strengthen the taxi cab ordinance and was drafted by the Community Development Committee. Councilman Newcomb stated this ordinance section is being revised in its entirety. He further stated it would require the applicant to go through an application process and meet certain criteria including certification from a mechanic as to the safety of the vehicle. Conformance to certain signage, regulations, and the posting of the rates on the outside and inside of the cab. He further stated the inside of the cabs would have to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. He also stated the City of Smyrna is requiring insurance coverage higher than that required in the County; $100,000 per death or bodily injury per person, $500,000 per death or bodily injury per occurrence; $15,000 personal property damage. Mr. Newcomb stated the proposed amendment would take effect three months after its adoption and would affect every cab company doing business in the city of Smyrna as well as any new company applying for a license. Mr. Newcomb stated it would also require a cab company not to operate from any location other than the licensed business location and would prevent a company from dispatching cabs from the drivers' place of residence. Councilman Newcomb made a motion the proposed ordinance amendment for Chapter 110 - Vehicles For Hire - be approved and the fee schedule attached also be approved and kept on file in,.Fhe City Clerk's office. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (F) Ordinance Amendment - Clean City Commission Appointment (BS) Mr. Thomson stated the change is to allow an additional appointment for expansion of the Clean City Commission. Councilman Scoggins stated this proposed ordinance amendment adds one member, from seven to eight, to allow the Mayor to appoint a member to serve on the Clean City Commission. Councilman Scoggins made a motion that Section 2-151 - Membership be approved to include eight member commission and that the seven members appointed by ward shall serve a two year term with the Mayor's appointment effective January 1, 1996, and for a four-year term to run concurrently with the term of the Mayor. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (G) Ordinance Amendment - Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments Councilman Cramer stated this proposed ordinance amendment will increase the number of members from seven to eight and will allow the Mayor to appoint a member to serve a four year term to run December 18 1995 meeting - continued concurrently with the term of the Mayor. Councilman Cramer made a motion the Ordinance amendment to Section 70.28, of Article II - Parks and Recreation Commission be approved. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (H) Resolution - Housing Authority Appointment Councilman Wood stated the proposed resolution would allow the addition of an eighth member to be appointed by the Mayor and will be effective January 1, 1996, for a four year term and for four year terms thereafter to run concurrently with the term of office of the Mayor and moved the approval of the resolution. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (I) Approval of Water/Sewer Increases Councilman Wood stated for the last two years the Mayor and Council did not approve any increases in the water/sewer rates for the citizens of Smyrna. He further stated since 1992 the city's water rates have increased by 2% a year. He stated the city has been notified by the Cobb Marietta Authority that the city will get a 2% increase each year from now until 2002; and also that the cost of water will increase by 2% effective January, 1996. Mr. Wood also stated the City has been notified by the Cobb County Water Authority that the cost of wastewater/sewer will also increase by 4% effective January, 1996. Councilman Wood made a motion to increase the water rate to City of Smyrna water system customers 2% and increase the sewer rate by 4% to be effective with the February 1996 billing. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Mr. Wood stated the city has a quality service and would like to keep the cost down. He also stated the rates are extremely competitive and the city is lower than most of the municipalities in Cobb County. Motion was approved 7-0. (J) Ordinance Amendment - Animal Cruelty Mr. Thomson stated the animal cruelty ordinance proposed is similar to the one in effect in Cobb County. Councilman Lnenicka stated this proposed ordinance will allow the Police officers to cite/arrest anyone who abuses an animal. Mr. Lnenicka stated the ordinance will be available in the City Clerk's office and made a motion the Animal Cruelty Ordinance, Article I, Section 14-6, be adopted. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (K) Amend Personnel Policy and Procedures - Drug Testing Procedures Mr. Thomson stated this proposed amendment to the Personnel Policy and Procedures manual will allow the city greater authority and wider discretion in testing employees/potential employees for drug use. Councilman Newcomb stated the proposed change to the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual for drug testing procedures will strengthen the city's position on a drug and alcohol free work place. Mr. Newcomb stated the amendment will be available in the City Clerk's office. Mr. Newcomb made a motion that the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual - Drug Testing Procedures be amended. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (L) Amend Personnel Policy and Procedures - Position Classification Councilman Newcomb stated this item, a new policy and procedure on Position Classification, should be tabled until the second meeting in January and so moved. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion to table the proposed amendment to the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual - Position Classification. Motion to table the item was approved 7-0. (M) Approval to Request Bids for Construction of Police Facility and Jail Councilman Lnenicka stated it would be advantageous to have the same contractors build the jail and the municipal services. However, he stated it is also necessary to have the police facility and jail built within the budget the city has set and the City and Beer's are working hard to assure that will happen. Mr. Lnenicka stated the city and the contractor are working very hard to secure a Guaranteed Maximum Price that is within the city's budget. Mr. Lnenicka also stated that in order to begin construction it is necessary to have a qualified builder, contractor, that says they can build the building in the budget the city has and in order for them to say that, they must have all the drawings, details in order for a contractor to give us the proper estimate. He stated the process to complete those drawings will take a couple of months and should be done by the first of February. He also stated the city has had a good relationship with Beers' on the new municipal services building and there are a lot of advantages in not December 18, 1995 meeting - continued changing contractors; they are already on site with equipment, and it would be advantageous for us to work out something where Beers' could just go ahead and build the other facility but it would have to be done within the budget. He stated at this time Beers' is not prepared to say that and at this time the city is not prepared to have all the drawings complete and the bid documents complete so the city can go out for bids. Mr. Lnenicka stated the city hopes to have all that done by February. He stated it is in the city's interest to go on record now that when we are at that standpoint, if Beers' is unwilling or unable to give the city a GMP contract within the budget for construction of the police/jail facility, then the city should go out for bid. Mr. Lnenicka made a motion that if the city is unable to reach a GMP contract agreement with Beers' for the budgeted amount or less, that staff be authorized to put this issue out for bids (around February 1, 1996). Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: There were none. BID AWARDS: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of December 4, 1995, Minutes (B) Budget Transfer - Library (C) Approval to Request Bids - Computers for Communications Division of the Police Department (D) Approval of Traffic Signal - Hargrove Road at Heritage Pavilion Shopping Center (E) Approval to Request Bids - 25-Yard Leaf Collector (Public Works Department) (F) Authorize the City Engineer to Conduct Review of Available Right of Way for Fiber Optic Telecommunication Lines Councilman Lnenicka made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Councilman Scoggins stated that item 7-F is very important to the city. He stated if there are company's using the power poles who have not paid their franchise fees, it is important that if those company's have paid their franchise fees and need expansion, it would not be fair for them not to have available space to do so. Mayor Bacon stated he has spoken with City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt and has been informed there are companies available to assist in this type review. Mayor Bacon also stated he thought it was important to meet with the current franchise holders to determine what their needs may be in the future and be sure their needs can be met. Motion was approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Patrick asked Mike Seigler for a report on the Library. Mr. Seigler announced the Library now has a computer that is designated just for the CD's for genealogy materials and urged everyone to come and use them. He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilman Patrick stated it has been an ultimate privilege for him to have worked with the Mayor and Council for the past four years and that they never lose their vision. He also stated he thinks the city's greatest times lie ahead. He also thanked the department heads and staff for the competence, dedication and courtesy during the past four years. He then wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilman Newcomb asked Mary Ann White for a report on the Human Resources Department. Ms. White announced her department is conducting training regarding the new drug testing policy that was approved this evening. Ms. White announced their is currently one job opening in the city - Public Works Clerk - and the closing date for application for that job is December 27, 1995. Ms. White wished everyone a Merry Christmas. } Councilman Newcomb then read a letter of commendation received from a citizen thanking Patti Petrulli for the 'excellent job she is doing as City Marshall. Councilman Scoggins asked Kathie Barton for a report on Community Relations. Ms. Barton thanked the Smyrna Business Association for their toy drive. Ms. Barton announced the SBA collected toys and then donated them to the City for distribution to city families that might not have Christmas without these donations. Ms. Barton announced the new city pins have been received and anyone who wants one December 18, 1995 meeting_- continued should contact her. She also announced several brochures and city maps are being printed and will be available soon. Councilman Scoggins asked Ann Kirk for a report on the Smyrna Clean and Beautiful Department. Ms. Kirk announced the "Bring One for the Chipper" drive will be January 6, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Home Depot on Cumberland Parkway. Ms. Kirk also announced the recycling center will be closed at noon on Friday, December 22, and will re -open on Tuesday, December 26; the city garbage pick up schedule will be as follows: Monday, December 25 route will be picked up on Tuesday, December 26; and the Tuesday, December 26 route will be picked up on Wednesday, December 27, with regular route pick up on Thursday and Friday (12-28 and 12-29) and the same thing will occur for New Year's day Monday, 01-01 (route will be picked up on 01-02), and Tuesday (01-02) will be picked up on Wednesday, (01-03). Ms. Kirk reported that BFI will not be picking up recyclables on Christmas Day and recyclables normally collected on Monday will be picked up on New Year's Day. Ms. Kirk reported the recycling rate for November was 85% which is excellent. She also wished Jessie Riley and Tom Singleton a speedy recovery and Merry Christmas to everyone. Councilman Scoggins asked Nancy Hancock for a report on the Historical Review Committee. Ms. Hancock displayed two of the bricks that had been purchased for the Pathway of Honor at the Smyrna Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Scoggins asked how many bricks had been sold and Ms. Hancock responded one hundred. Councilman Scoggins read a letter of commendation for Larry Dunn, Public Works Director, and Tom Collier, Public Works employee for their assistance in resolving a problem at the home of the resident. Councilman Hawkins asked Chief Larry Williams for a report on the,Fire Department. Chief Williams reported the city and Smyrna Cable TV have finalized plans for upgrading the Cable TV warning system and will be able to provide weather information for the hearing impaired and now will be able to give an "all clear" signal after the weather improves. Chief Williams also reported on the recent tragedy that occurred on West Cooper Lake Road last week. He stated the fire and police departments worked very well together during that incident. He also urged everyone to check their smoke detectors as soon as possible to make sure they are operationable. He also wished everyone a happy holiday. Councilman Hawkins stated he had talked with some of the fire and police personnel who worked the scene of the recent tragedy and expressed his concern with the bad reactions some of the personnel experienced. He expressed his appreciation to all of those who worked the double murder/suicide/fire scene. Chief Williams stated he would like the citizens to know they have some very concerned employees who work for the city and they take the loss of life very personally and professional people (Post Incidence Stress Debriefing) come in and talk with some of the personnel who were involved in that tragedy. Councilman Hawkins reported that a follow-up report on the Community Service workers in the City of Smyrna gave Smyrna a glowing report and talked about the very quick, decisive action to turn that program around and now Smyrna has one of the better community service worker programs the reporter has seen. Councilman Cramer asked Steve Ciaccio for a report on the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Ciaccio announced the January/February Parks Chatter has been sent out through the school system recently; the Golden Jonquils Newsletter has also been mailed. He then stated the Community Center will be closed December 22 (at noon) through December 28 for restoration of the wooden floors in the building. He urged everyone to visit the Village Green and view the Christmas lights. Mr. Ciaccio wished Mr. Patrick the very best. Councilman Cramer wished everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Councilman Lnenicka asked Chief Hook for a report on the Police Department. Chief Hook stated the stats were in for the first eleven months of 1995 and he reported on those. He also stated there had been some notable arrests during the month of November. He then wished everyone a Merry Christmas on behalf of the Police Department and stated to Mr. Patrick it had been a pleasure working with them during the past four years. Councilman Lnenicka stated he will be having a neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. at city hall for the Cedar Cliffs Neighborhood Association. Mr. Lnenicka also commended December 18 1995 meeting - continued Mr. Patrick for his four years of honesty and loyalty, and for being a team player during his term of office as a council member. He wished him well and everyone a happy holiday season. Councilman Wood also told Mr. Patrick it had been a pleasure serving with him for the past four years and wished him well. He also wished everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. Mayor Bacon also expressed his appreciation to Mr. Patrick for his service on the council and then wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. A. MAX BACON, MAYOR JOHN PATRICK, WARD 1 JACK CRAMER, WARD 5 �e CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7 MELINDA DAMERON, CITY CLERK RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2 JAMES M. HAWKINS, WARD 4 WADE S. LNENICKA, WARD 6 MAYOR'S OATH OF OFFICE I, A. Max Bacon , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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. So help me God. A. Max Bacon (Seal) Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 2nd day of January, 1996. 11-6-- Ca. n 6- V I- ) Judge Ken Nix, Cobb County Superior Court COUNCILMAN I, Charlene Capilouto , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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. l- 1 Charlene Capilouto (Seal) Councilman, Ward 1 Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 2nd day of January, 1996. Ken Nix, Cobb County Superior Court COUNCILMAN I, Ronald C. Newcomb , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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. Q'i /1j.0 '� L*".k Ronald C. Newcomb (Seal) Councilman, Ward 2 Subscribed and sworn to before me_,off'Slil) 2nd day of January, 1996. Judge Ken Nix, Cobb County Superior Court COUNCILMAN I, William H. Scoggins , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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. William H. Scoggins (Seal) Councilman, Ward 3 Subscribed and sworn to before Judge Ken Nix, County Superior Court COUNCILMAN I, James M. Hawkins , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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 on jjl s 2nd day of January, 1996. Judge Ken Nix, Cobb County Superior Court COUNCILMAN I, Jack Cramer , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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. tl ck Cramer (Seal) Councilman, Ward 5 Subscribed and sworn to before me o s d day of January, 1 6. Judge Ken Nix, Cob County Superior Court COUNCILMAN I, Wade S. Lnenicka , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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. Wade S. Lnenicka (Seal) Councilman, Ward 6 Subscribed and sworn to before me on 4 day of January, 1996. Nix, Cobb County Superior Court COUNCILMAN I, Charles Pete Wood , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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. Charles Pete Wood (Seal) Councilman, Ward 7 Subscribed and sworn to before n this nd day of January, 1996. Ken Nix, Cobb County Superior CITY ATTORNEY I, Charles E. Camp , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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 and act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. v Charles E. Camp eal) City Attorney Subscribed and sworn to before me on t ' 2nd day of Januar 1996 i Judge Ken Nix, Cobb County Superior Court CITY CLERK I, Melinda Dameron , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct 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 and act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. 4114 1, 4&at., Melinda Dameron (Seal) City Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 2nd day of January, 1996. gyl u geKCobb County Superior Court MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE I, R. Michael Whaley , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct myself as Municipal 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 MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE and act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 2nd-d-vf of Januarv, Superior Court CITY SOLICITOR I, John Isom , do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct myself as Solicitor 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 SOLICITOR and act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 2y of January, 1996. Judge Ken Nix, Cobb County Superior Court