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08-05-1996 Regular MeetingAugust 5, 1996 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 except Jim Hawkins who was absent due to illness. Also present was City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Finance Director Claudia Edgar, Assistant Public Works Director Larry Dunn, Police Major Kent Sims, Library Director Michael Seigler, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Ciaccio, 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 Reverend Grady Love, pastor of Smyrna Presbyterian Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Mayor Bacon stated the election tomorrow is very important and recognized Johnny Isakson, Republican candidate for Senator representing the Smyrna area. Mr. Isakson urged everyone to remember to vote in the election. Mr. Isakson then thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to speak tonight. Mayor Bacon recognized Chuck Brannon and the Rhyne Park Girls' Softball team. Mr. Brannon stated the team, ages 12 and under, won the Championship in Valdosta this past weekend. Mayor Bacon congratulated the team. Mayor Bacon recognized Lee Cook, Parks and Recreation Department, and coach for the Smyrna Little League Baseball team, ages 11 and 12. Mr. Cook stated his team won the District 2 Championship and played in the State Tournament held in Augusta recently. Mayor Bacon congratulated the team on their season. Mayor Bacon recognized Ralph Hancock. Mr. Hancock stated he has known Mr. Isakson a long time and encouraged everyone to go to the polls tomorrow and vote for Mr. Isakson. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Councilman Wood stated he would like to request a deletion from the agenda prior to beginning this portion of the meeting. He then stated Item 4-13 has been withdrawn and made a motion that Item 4-B be removed from the agenda. Mayor Bacon asked if there was anyone present with an interest in Item 4-B. There was none. (A) Variance Request - 2999 Cumberland Circle - Carrabba's Italian Grill - Increase Sign Area From 125 Square Feet to 235 Square Feet Mayor Bacon stated this item was tabled from the July 15, 1996, Council meeting. Ms. Dameron stated at the last meeting Carrabba's was granted a variance on the height of their sign and they are here tonight to request an increase in the size of the copy area (from 125 square feet to 235 square feet). Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present in opposition to the variance request. There was none. Councilwoman Capilouto asked Mr. Stephens to explain why the variance is necessary. Mr. Stephens responded with the increased height of the sign, the sign would not be readable at the 125 square foot maximum allowed by the ordinance. He stated they are requesting the variance in order for the sign to be legible from the highway. Ms. Capilouto stated there are a lot of trees that would also block the sign from view and that was why the height variance to increase the sign height to 80 feet was requested. Mayor Bacon asked if any other signs were planned at this location. Mr. stated there will be a pylon sign on the property and they will be listed on that sign. Ms. Capilouto made a motion the variance request to increase the sign area from 125 square feet to 235 square feet for Carrabba's Italian Grill at 2999 Cumberland Circle be approved. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. (B) Variance Request - McDonald's/Amoco - 5160 South Cobb Drive - To Have Two Free-standing Signs on One Lot Ms. Dameron stated Amoco will have their free standing sign on the property but they also want to put additional signage on the facia of the island canopy which will constitute two signs on one property frontage. Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this variance request. There was none. August 5, 1996, meeting - continued Councilman Wood stated Mr. David Archibald is representing the applicant, Harkleroad and Associates, Inc., and asked him to explain what they plan to do at this location and why the variance is being requested. Mr. Archibald stated Amoco Oil Company is proposing to add this type signage to their proposed pump -island canopy at this new site. He further stated the current zoning ordinance does not specifically address signage of this type. Mr. Archibald stated he has been advised by the Community Development Department that they are actually asking for a second free-standing sign and the canopy would pose as this structure. He stated they proposed to have signage on three sides of the canopy, and they do have road frontage on two sides of the property (Oak Drive and South Cobb Drive). Mr. Wood asked if this is a logo -type sign and Mr. Archibald responded that was correct. Councilman Wood made a motion that the variance request for McDonald's/Amoco at 5160 South Cobb Drive to have two free- standing signs on one lot be approved. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. (C) Comprehensive Plan for City of Smyrna Mayor Bacon announced that according to the City Attorney, the City will have another public hearing on this item. Councilman Newcomb stated the original Comprehensive Plan for the City of Smyrna was prepared in 1989/1990 and adopted in September 1991. He stated it has been updated several times and it is a requirement of the State law that in order to maintain the city's status as a qualified local government by the Department of Community Affairs that the city must go through periodic revision/cycle. He further stated it is the city's goal to have this submitted to the Atlanta Regional Commission and then to the DCA. Mr. Newcomb introduced Mr. John Moeller, the consultant retained by the City, to conduct this study. He stated the city will have a second public hearing which will be later in the process. Mr. Newcomb stated Mr. Moeller had authored a survey, with input provided by the Mayor and Council, for distribution to Smyrna citizens. Mr. Moeller stated the Comprehensive Plan is moving ahead on schedule and work has been done on the population characteristics, economic development section, community facilities and are interviewing all the department heads throughout the city government and the land use section is moving forward. He stated there is a section on housing that is currently being done and the natural resources and historic resources has been completed and they are working on the education section. Mr. Moeller stated an integral part of the plan, as stated by State law is the citizen participation component and this is not outlined in detail by State law and therefore the city has elected to pursue two avenues of obtaining citizen participation - the first being the survey. Mr. Moeller stated the response to the survey has been tremendous and the vast majority of the survey respondents have indicated they like living in Smyrna and plan to live here for the next ten plus years. He stated the citizens have indicated they want the City to maintain a small-town atmosphere and in the future have tree -lined streets and a pedestrian oriented downtown, and also popular is the idea of a historic town and an image attractive with signs and architecturally pleasing. Mr. Moeller stated residents indicate they prefer to shop Smyrna's neighborhood shops, regional malls or the mega stores like the Home Depot's; most people indicate they like shopping at the low rise buildings on landscaped areas. Mr. Moeller stated the citizens indicated they would like to see more parks, green spaces, bike ways and walking paths; more neighborhood style restaurants, more classy restaurants, more live theater and cultural opportunities and more entertainment catering to the entire family. Residents prefer to live in conventional subdivisions with houses on large lots and in traditional houses on small frontage lots and in historic and older neighborhoods. Mr. Moeller indicated the survey indicates residents prefer housing density to be very low; many stressed the need for adequately maintained existing buildings to improve the appearance of Smyrna; citizens rate the appearance of both residential and commercial areas as a mixture of well - maintained and slightly run-down and dilapidated; traffic is considered to be a problem by many but many feel it has been improved with the completion of Windy Hill and Atlanta Road projects. He stated the final question of the residents was to name the biggest challenges to Smyrna's future. Many people wrote they want to keep Smyrna a unified, caring and attractive community with the general theme of the responses is that Smyrna is a great place to live but it is at risk of losing families due to the deterioration of the commercial and residential properties; rapidly growing minority population and a less than adequate public schools. He stated the most common concern included: keeping a healthy balance between commercial and residential development as well as an economic and racial makeup of the residents; maintaining and improving existing neighborhoods and commercial areas; slow growth, if necessary, to focus on code enforcement, encouraging responsible home ownership and helping families and businesses to make needed improvements; improving the quality and number of businesses in existing commercial and office developments; lowering vacancy rates; cleaning up areas such as Belmont Hills, Pat Mell Road and the South Cobb Drive corridor; improving schools, lowering crime and focusing on positive activities for the youth; encouraging affordable middle -income single-family housing, preferably under $150,000 and protecting the existing well -cuffed residential areas; limiting large-scale developments August 5, 1996, meeting - continued that require many trees to be torn down and radically change the character of the area; and keeping the quality of life and home -town feeling that has made Smyrna a safe and friendly place. Mr. Moeller stated tonight is the second prong of the citizens input portion of the plan update and they are anxious to hear what the citizens have to say tonight. Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present and would like to speak concerning this plan. Mayor Bacon recognized George Mercurius. Mr. Mercurius asked pertaining to the information read tonight, was the city proposing a twenty-five year plan and is the city going to update the land use map in terms of the projections the city is trying to achieve. Mr. Newcomb stated the horizon is more of a five to ten-year plan and yes the land use map plan is being updated and will continue to do so and he does expect to see some changes in the future land use plan that will be recommended and put before the Mayor and Council for modification and/or adoption. Mr. Mercurius stated he feels there has to be a greater working relationship or partnership with the county. Mayor Bacon recognized Alice Chastain, resident of Church Street, who stated she has not seen the map but wonders if any of the trees in the Library area are going to be taken down for the development that is taking place near it. Mayor Bacon stated he felt certain the trees being taken down would be replaced and as many as possible are being saved. She also asked if any of the close -in roads (Church Street) are planned to be widened and Mayor Bacon stated no. Mayor Bacon recognized Charlie Phillips, resident of Argyle Estates. Mr. Phillips stated he feels the city has set a good example on what quality architecture and site planning can be and he hopes the land use plan will address that. Councilman Newcomb stated he encourages the three persons who spoke tonight and anyone else interested to check back and review a draft of the plan. Mr. Newcomb stated the plan would probably be available in draft form in 45 to 60 days. Mr. Newcomb stated there will be one more public hearing opportunity. Mr. Moeller stated there will be a sixty-day review period with the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Community Affairs that will afford plenty of opportunities for review of the plan. Mayor Bacon stated the next public hearing on this item will be August 19, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. (D) Annexation - 4885 Argo Road, 9.66 Acres - Cobb County Board of Education Ms. Dameron stated the Cobb County Board of Education has requested annexation of this property and it has been properly advertised as a public hearing tonight. The property, if the annexation is approved, will become a part of Ward 7. Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present in opposition to the annexation of this property. There was none. Councilman Wood stated this property was previously used by Ridgeview Institute as an Action Center and formerly was Kenwood School. He further stated the Cobb County Board of Education has re- acquired this property and has asked for annexation into the City of Smyrna. He stated the location may possibly be the sight of an Alternative School. Mr. Wood further stated the petition to annex this property was validated at the July 8, 1996, meeting and made a motion that the annexation of this property be approved to become a part of Ward 7, effective September 30, 1996. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 5-0 with Ms. Capilouto being absent during the vote and Mr. Hawkins being absent from the meeting. (E) Alcohol Beverage License Request - Agent Change Only - American Legion Post 160 - 160 Legion Drive Ms. Dameron stated Mr. Donald C. Phagan is the new Commander of the American Legion and has applied to be the new agent for this location. Ms. Dameron stated the Business License Department has reviewed the Ordinance with Mr. Phagan and the Finance Director has also reviewed the application and everything appears to be in order. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this alcohol beverage license request. There was none. Councilman Lnenicka asked Mr. Phagan if this is an agent change only request and Mr. Phagan responded that was correct. Mr. Lnenicka asked Mr. Phagan if he anticipated any problems and if he has read the ordinance. Mr. Phagan responded he did not anticipate any problems and has read the ordinance. Mr. Lnenicka asked Mr. Phagan if he fully understood the ordinance and Mr. Phagan responded he did. Councilman Lnenicka made a motion that the agent change requested for the American August 5, 1996, meeting - continued Legion, Post 160, to have Donald C. Phagan as the agent, be approved. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. (F) Alcohol Beverage License Request - JAM Concepts, Inc., D/B/A Goodeli's Eatery - 2997 Cumberland Circle Ms. Dameron stated this is a new application for a pouring license and Mr. Adam Pollock will be the agent for this new restaurant. Ms. Dameron further stated the Business License Officer has reviewed the application with Mr. Pollock and it has also been approved by the Finance Director. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this alcohol beverage license request. There was none. Councilwoman Capilouto asked the applicants to identify themselves. Ms. Nancy Saul, attorney for the business, and Keith Marks, General Manager of Goodeli's Eatery, and Adam Pollock, agent applicant, introduced themselves. Ms. Capilouto asked Mr. Pollock what the hours of operation would be and he responded from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Ms. Capilouto asked Mr. Pollock if he had received and reviewed the Alcohol Beverage Ordinance and he responded he had and that he understands it. Ms. Capilouto asked about the training program for the restaurant and Mr. Marks responded anyone who orders an alcoholic beverage will be carded and will have to show a valid drivers license, passport or military ID card, and if they do not have proper identification, they will not be served. Councilman Wood asked if the license requested is for pouring of beer and wine only and Mr. Marks responded that was correct. Mr. Lnenicka asked Mr. Pollock to explain what type business this will be. Mr. Pollock responded they will open October 1, 1996, and the hours of operation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and are a twenty-first century style of deli. He stated their business is a casual theme style of dining and will serve forty different types of sandwiches, hot and cold, deli products using a variety of fourteen different meats, will serve a variety of soups daily, freshly tossed salads, fresh fruit and will cater party trays, meat and cheese trays, cracker trays, have a dessert program and will serve dinner. Councilwoman Capilouto stated there was nothing in the Police Department investigation that would preclude the issuance of this license request. Ms. Capilouto made a motion that the alcoholic beverage license for the retail pouring of beer and wine for Goodeli's Eatery at 2997 Cumberland Circle, with Mr. Adam Pollock as the agent, be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Newcomb. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. (G) Business License Request - A Accommodating Bail Bondsman - 940 Powder Springs Road, Marietta, Georgia Ms. Dameron stated Ryan P. Krebs has applied for a license for a new bonding company to do business in Smyrna. Ms. Dameron stated Mr. Krebs has complied with the ordinance by providing the securities he is required to provide and has given the city a list of the bonds he has outstanding in the county. Mayor Bacon asked the applicant, Mr. Krebs, to come forward. He then stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this business license request. There was none. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Krebs if he will be the agent for this business. Mr. Ryan Krebs stated he was. Mr. Wood asked Mr. Krebs if he was familiar with the requirements of the ordinance governing the operation of a Bail Bonding Company and the license requirements of the City of Smyrna. Mr. Krebs responded he was. Mr. Wood stated he has reviewed the application and everything appears to be in order. He then stated the business is located in Cobb County and not actually physically located in the City of Smyrna but he is applying to write bonds in Smyrna. Mr. Wood also stated the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this license. Councilman Wood stated the ordinance states that the applicant shall justify the sufficiency of his/her bonding ability by affidavit, attaching certified copies of the arrangements with surety bonding companies that he/she possesses qualifications sufficient to become a surety. He then asked Mr. Krebs if he met that requirement and Mr. Krebs responded his company does. Mr. Wood stated Mr. Krebs has met the security requirement in the form of a cash deposit in the form of a joint checking account between the bondsman and/or bonding company and the City Clerk of the City of Smyrna. Mr. Wood stated Mr. Krebs has also provided the City with a schedule of all bonds which have been written as of this time. Councilman Wood made a motion that the application for a business license submitted by A Accommodating Bail Bondsman, located at 940 Powder Springs Road, Marietta, Georgia, be approved. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. The Authority shall consist of Section 2. Directors• each of whom shall be a seven directors t e Directors')�a r in Smyrna, Georgia. duly qualified elector ooff ce or �loyQe of the City of No Director shall bean accordance e Georgia. All Directors shall be Georgia in Smyrna, council of the City of MayorandCo The Directors initially with the requirements of the Act. of office are as follows: elected and the length of their terms Initial Term Te=Ares 1984 ----------- 2 years 1984 Cecil Batson------ ----- ------------ 2 years 1985 lcs -------- ----------- 3 years 1984 Tar � ins ----- ---------------- 2 years 1984 Jack Hembrough ----------------------------- 2 years 1985 Patricia Cole -------------------------- 3 years 1985 Wiliam Harr---------------------- 3 years Stanley P. Sullivan above with respect to the initial 4 of these Except as provided provided in Article III, Section t as ears; Directors and except term of office, our Y each Director shall hold office a term °f thereto gy Laws, expiration a successor provided, that if at the eXP whose term Of including the terms of the initial Directors, elected then the Director shall not have been ired shall continue to hold office until office shall havveel�e so elected his successor ('sensation. The Directors shall serve as Section 3• _ t that they shall be reimbursed ensation excep ed in and about the performance such without comQ expenses incur for their actual of their duties. b reason Section 4. Vacancies. Vacancies on the �thority Y provided resi tion or other cause sire be filled ele d t as f ��h of death, � . and any in the Act, (Section 8ice for unexpired term in respect vacancy shall hold office for the such vacancy occured• of the The annual meeting of Smyrna, Annual Meeting , Bank Street, City Section l e d Fat Nall, time to time be Authority shall be lace as may 'Such Georgia, or at such other place a majority of the Directors.of er at designated by the Chairman the 3rd Wednesday annual meetings shall be held an -2- August 5, 1996, meeting - continued FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Appointment to Smyrna Hospital Authority Mayor Bacon stated this Authority has been in effect for a number of years, however, it has been inactive and tonight the Council will appoint new members to the Authority. The appointments to the Authority are as follows and will run concurrently with the term of the current elected officials: Ward 1: Joanna Pate, 1002 Afton Way; Ward 2: Jim Robinson, 2314 Goodwood Boulevard; Ward 3: Peggy Hause, 2569 Highland Avenue; Ward 4: William T. Harvil, 881 McLinden Avenue; Ward 5: Anne Cramer, 2645 Rosalyn Lane; Ward 6: Susan Johnston, 3911 Glenhurst Drive; Ward 7: Jim Cole, 1060 Karen Court. Councilman Scoggins made a motion the above listed persons be appointed to serve on the Smyrna Hospital Authority. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. Mayor Bacon stated the hospital was named Smyrna Hospital and later changed to Emory Adventist Hospital. Mayor Bacon stated he was informed today the official name of the hospital will be changed to: Emory Adventist Hospital at Smyrna. (B) Variance Request - Extended Hours of Operation - Southern States - AmeriSouth Councilman Wood stated this item was removed from the agenda prior to the Public Hearings portion of the meeting. (See narrative at the beginning of the Public Hearings portion of the minutes.) (C) Bid Opening (Bid #96009) - Laser Guns for Police Department Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: MPH Industries, Inc. $3,995.00/each for a total of $11,985.00 with optional accessories at additional costs. Kustom Sign Signals $3,995.00/each with a freight charge of $45 for a for a total of $4,010/each ($12,030) Councilman Lnenicka made a motion the bids be turned over to the Police Department with a recommendation to be brought back at the next council meeting. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. (D) Bid Opening (Bid #96010) - Vinyl Siding for Fire Station #3 Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: Taylor Construction Company $15,770.00 Sigman & Sigman Gutters $10,355.00 American Gutter and Siding $ 9,500.00 Councilman Scoggins made a motion that the bids be turned over to the Fire Committee with a recommendation to be brought back at the next council meeting. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. (E) Bid Opening (Bid #96011) - Lockers for Church Street Center Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: American Locker Security System CyberTech, Inc. Tiffin Metal Company $12,650.70 total delivered price $12,763.90 total delivered price $14,082.60 total delivered price Councilman Lnenicka made a motion that the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee August 5, 1996, meeting - continued with a recommendation to be brought back at the next council meeting. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. (F) Bid Opening (Bid #96012) - Pool Equipment and Supplies - Church Street Center Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: Leslie Swimming Pool Supply Company $6,896.64 Spectrum Pool Products $5,517.60 Recreonics, Inc. $4,708.66 Bell Aqua Pool Supplies $7,345.85 Keiffer Pool and Equipment Company $3,990.00 Recreation Supply Company $5,564.58 Councilman Lnenicka made a motion that the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee with a recommendation to be brought back at the next council meeting. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. (G) Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 46, Sections 46-140 - 46-157 - Storm Water Management Councilman Newcomb stated in order to comply with the Federal, EPA and State Department of Natural Resources requirements, the City needs to adopt a storm water management ordinance. He stated this ordinance does not change anything materially that the City has been doing all along in terms of storm water management, but puts in place the necessary ordinance to do this. He further stated the ordinance was reviewed by the Community Development Committee and it is their recommendation to approve this ordinance. (Copy of Ordinance is attached as part of the minutes.) Councilman Newcomb made a motion the new ordinance Chapter 46, Sections 46-140 - 46-157 - Storm Water Management be approved and adopted. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Hudson Company - McDonald's/Amoco - 5160 South Cobb Drive Councilman Wood made a motion the building permit for McDonald's/Amoco at 5160 South Cobb Drive be approved. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. BID AWARDS: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of July 15, 1996, Minutes (B) Approval to Request Bids - Utility Vehicle for Utility Services Division (C) Approval to Request Bids - Copier for Community Center (D) Approval to Advertise Road Closing - Park Circle (E) Approval to Close Cul-de-sac on Cliff Creek Court on August 17, 1996, from 4:OO p.m. - 12:00 Midnight for Cedar Cliffs Neighborhood Association Block Party (F) Approval to Rename Curtis Drive to Spring Hill Parkway (G) Approval to Abandon a Portion of Mill Pond Road (H) Approval to Solicit Bids on Pick Up Trucks and one 3/4 Ton Truck for the Public Works Department (I) Approval of One Percent Road Project List (J) Approval to Install Three-way Stop Signs at Intersection of Ridgehurst and Point Pleasant and Intersection of Ridgehurst and Tyler Ridge Councilman Lnenicka made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0 with Mr. Hawkins being absent. August 5, 1996, meeting - continued COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor Bacon stated the birthday celebration at the Village Green this past Friday evening was a fun -filled evening and thanked the Parks and Recreation staff for the work they did in preparation for the celebration, the Police and Fire Department for their assistance and all the city forces that helped make it a memorable evening. Councilwoman Capilouto expressed her appreciation to the people involved in the birthday celebration. Mr. Ciaccio thanked the council for their compliments to his staff. Councilwoman Capilouto asked Michael Seigler for a report on the Library. Mr. Seigler stated he has talked with the Georgia Museum of Art and the Library will have a special art program on Saturday, September 14, for families and it will teach parents and children how to draw each other's portraits. Councilman Newcomb stated there is no report from the Human Resources Department nor the Community Development Department this evening. Councilman Scoggins asked Ann Kirk for a report on the Smyrna Clean and Beautiful Department. Ms. Kirk congratulated three Smyrna businesses who were selected to receive the Smyrna Clean and Beautiful Enhancement Award - Eckerd Drug Store (King Springs & South Cobb Drive, Waffle House (South Cobb Drive at Brown Circle) and Hollywood Video Store (corner of Concord Road and South Cobb Drive). Ms. Kirk announced the upcoming yard -waste ban as part of the Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 and stated information will be mailed to residents in the water bill for this month. Councilman Cramer asked Chief Williams for a report on the Fire Department. Chief Williams reported that no solicitations are being made by phone to residents asking for their support. He stated he had received several calls from citizens asking if the city fire department would benefit from the calls they had been receiving and he wanted to assure them the City fire department did not participate in any phone solicitation fund-raising programs. Councilman Cramer presented Chief Williams with a plaque honoring the Fire Department for their five year participation in the National Safety Council Fire Pup's Program. Chief Williams stated the fire calls are down about 8% and he cited the ban on outdoor burning as one of the leading causes for this reduction. Councilman Lnenicka stated Major Sims does not have a report from the Police Department this evening. Councilman Lnenicka stated the closing of the cul de sac on Cliff Creek Court, approved on the consent agenda, is for the purpose of a neighborhood party; and the installation of the three-way stop signs was at the request of residents in those residential areas. Mr. Lnenicka stated the president of the Vinings Glen Homeowners Association - Phases 1 and 2, requesting those stop signs. Councilman Wood stated Claudia Edgar, Director of Finance, did not have a report this evening. Councilman Wood stated the audit is in process with an outside company performing the work. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Auust 5, 1996, meeting - continued A. MAX BACON, MAYOR CH NE CAPILOUTO, WARD 1 BILL SCOGGINS, W JACK CRAMER, WARD 5 C ARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7 MELINDA DAMERON, CITY CLERK RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2 M. HAWKCTS1 WARD 4 ADE S. G\"I