09-02-1997 Regular MeetingSeptember 2, 1997
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 Howard Smith, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles
E. Camp and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Reverend Jim Howell, Faith United Methodist Church, followed by the pledge to the
flag.
CITIZENS INPUT:
Mayor Bacon recognized State Representative Frank Bradford. Representative Bradford expressed his
appreciation to Publix Food Stores and the other sponsors for their support of the U.S. 10K Classic Road Race
held this past weekend. He also expressed his appreciation to the law enforcement personnel who helped with
the race.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Rezoning and Land Use Change Request - Spring Road (10.37 Acres) - Rezone from General
Commercial and R-15 to RM-12 (RTD) Conditional - Change Land Use from Low Density
Residential to High Density Residential
Mayor Bacon stated this item was tabled from the last meeting. Mayor Bacon asked Councilman Scoggins
to discuss this issue.
Councilman Scoggins stated since this applicant came before the city, this has been a controversial issue.
Councilman Scoggins expressed his appreciation to both sides for working diligently on this issue. He further
stated late this afternoon, just before 5:00 p.m., the applicant came before the city and presented plans and
conditions to meet the RTD Conditional zoning. He further stated in order to allow the city time to study the
documents presented he felt the item should be tabled. He then made a motion that this item be postponed until
September 15, 1997. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Mayor Bacon stated the city will take action
on this item at the September 15, 1997, meeting. Mayor Bacon asked if there was any public comment on this
issue. There was none. Motion was approved 7-0.
(B) Rezoning Request - Concord Road (52 Acres) From R-20 Single Family to RAD Conditional
Mr. Smith stated Items 3-B and 3-C will be handled as one issue. Mr. Smith stated the applicant, Mr. Brad
Thompson, is requesting the rezoning and annexation for 142 lots or 2.7 lots/acre and has provided the
stipulations and conditions on the property which he is willing to follow.
Councilman Wood stated there have been several discussions concerning these issues and Mr. Thompson has
filed a letter with the city, dated August 21, 1997, asking that both items be tabled until the October 6, 1997,
council meeting. He stated the reason for the request is to allow Mr. Thompson time to re -draw the layout
of the subdivision and is requesting the additional time. Councilman Wood stated the rezoning and annexation
of the property owned by Jane Lyle Wootton concern the same property. He further stated the property is
under contract to Mr. Thompson.
Councilman Wood made a motion that Items 3-B Rezoning Request - Concord Road (52 Acres) From R-20
Single Family to RAD Conditional and 3-C Annexation of 52 Acres on Concord Road in Land Lots 169, 191,
192 and 242 - Jane Lyle Wootton Applicant be tabled to the October 6, 1997, council meeting. Councilman
Hawkins seconded the motion. Mayor Bacon asked if there was any public comment concerning these issues.
Mayor Bacon recognized Johnny Plunkett who spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Plunkett stated he
will address the issue at the October 6, 1997, meeting. Mr. Plunkett stated he did not feel the developer was
completely honest about the price of the homes in the previous development he built. He stated the homes
were more expensive than the developer originally stated, and he did not have a problem with that, but the
developer was not honest about that.
Motion to table this item was approved 7-0.
(C) Annexation of 52 Acres on Concord Road in Land Lots 169, 191, 192 and 242 - Jane Lyle
Wootton Applicant
See narrative above.
Motion to table this item was approved 7-0.
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(D) Rezoning Request - Vinings Estate Subdivision (60 Acres) From R-15 to RAD Conditional
Mr. Smith stated the applicant, John Wieland, is requesting the rezoning of the two tracts of land and is
requesting 97 lots with 1.6 units per acre; front yard setbacks of 20 feet with a 7.5 foot side yard setback with
15 foot minimum between houses. Mr. Smith stated this comes as a recommendation for RAD Conditional
from the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was
present in opposition to the rezoning request. There was none.
Councilman Wood recognized Mr. Wieland and expressed his appreciation at his being present tonight. Mr.
Wood asked Mr. Wieland to explain why he is requesting the rezoning of the 60 acres, Mr. Wood stated this
total area of the land being discussed is part of a 415 acre development and only 60 acres are being considered
for rezoning from R-15 Conditional to RAD Conditional, single family.
Mr. Wieland stated they have found that more people prefer lower maintenance lots than want the big lots.
Mr. Wieland stated originally they planned about 350 homes total with the average land devoted to a home
being about one acre but found most people do not want to maintain that much property. He stated they have
developed The Highlands under the RAD guideline. He stated that the citizens who have purchased there are
very pleased with it and they would like to continue that in the new area. Mr. Wieland introduced John
Gillespie, Development Department for John Wieland, and asked him to further discuss the issue. Mr.
Gillespie indicated on the plat of the property the two areas proposed for rezoning to RAD Conditional. Mr.
Gillespie stated the entrance is currently on Cooper Lake Road with the amenities area just to the left of the
entrance (four tennis courts, swimming pool). He further stated he felt the two tracts indicated will be an asset
to the plan and work very nicely with the overall subdivision. Mr. Wieland stated he would be happy to
address any questions. Councilman Scoggins asked if future plans are to eventually develop all 415 acres and
Mr. Gillespie responded they do hope to develop the entire tract. Mr. Wood asked Mr. Wieland about the
land development standards showing a minimum floor area of 1600 square feet. Mr. Gillespie responded that
the Planning and Zoning Board requested 2000 square feet and they will comply with that.
Councilman Lnenicka expressed his appreciation to Mr. Wieland for his cooperation during the development
of the Heritage at Vinings Subdivision as pertains to drainage related issues and other issues as well. Mr.
Wieland stated he enjoys working with the City of Smyrna.
Councilman Wood made a motion that the rezoning request for the Vinings Estate Subdivision (60 Acres) from
R-15 to RAD Conditional be approved with the following lot development standards:
1. Lot area - minimum 11,000 square feet.
2. Lot width at building line - 70 feet
3. Front yard setback - minimum 20 feet
4. Side yard setback - 7.5 feet minimum with 15 feet between buildings
5. Rear yard setback - 25 feet
6. Street frontage at the right of way - 40 feet with 25 feet on the cul-de-sacs
7. Minimum floor area - heated space - 2,000 square feet
Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(E) Variance Request - Reduce Front Setback from 45 Feet to 29 Feet at 1500 Grace Meadows
Lane
Mr. Smith stated the applicant, Clifton Oliver of Oliver Custom Homes, states that a detention pond on the
rear of the property makes it impossible to fit the minimum 2000 square foot home on the site under the
existing requirements. Mr. Smith further stated he believes it is a drainage ditch rather than a detention pond
that is requiring the variance request. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was
present in opposition to the granting of the variance request. There was none.
Councilman Wood recognized Mr. Oliver. Mr. Wood stated the property is in the Grace Meadows
Subdivision and the particular lot involved is nearest North Cooper Lake Road at a cul-de-sac and the rear of
the houses back up to Cooper Lake Road and most of the houses in the development have been built. He
further stated this development is adjacent to Austin Lakes Subdivision and asked Mr. Oliver to explain the
reason for the variance request.
Mr. Oliver explained that from plat that was submitted the dotted lines on the variance plat reflect a drainage
ditch which is approximately 10 feet deep in the center and he stated he assumed the ditch was there to collect
water off North Cooper Lake Road and Austin Drive and then release it into the creek beside it. Mr. Oliver
stated this particular drainage ditch takes up approximately 50% of the back half of this lot. He stated they
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are requesting the variance to allow them to move the house about 15 feet in front of the building line in order
to stay as far away from the drainage ditch as possible. Councilman Wood stated Mr. Oliver had noted in
his application that he has contacted the owners on both sides of the property (1501 Grace Meadows - Mr.
Hughes - and 1502 Grace Meadows - Ms. Lori Turner). Mr. Wood stated the letter was mailed to Ms. Turner
on August 19 and Mr. Hughes has indicated he has no objection to the variance request. Mr. Wood further
stated City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt and he visited the site today. He then stated that along North Cooper
Lake Road there is a drainage ditch from the property line at Austin Lakes down behind these houses and then
almost in the direct rear of this piece of property that Mr. Oliver is discussing, is a detention pond and a
drainage ditch. He stated the drainage ditch is to control the flow of the water out of the development. Mr.
Wood stated Mr. Hildebrandt took measurements for the city and it appears this will not present a problem
for either of the adjoining property owners. Mr. Wood indicated no response has been received from Ms.
Turner. Mr. Wood stated it appears to be a reasonable variance request. Councilman Newcomb asked Mr.
Oliver to specify if he is attempting to avoid a detention pond or a drainage ditch. Mr. Oliver responded it
is a drainage ditch.
Councilman Wood made a motion that the variance request at 1500 Grace Meadows Lane to reduce the front
setback from 45 feet to 29 feet be approved. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved
7-0.
(F) Ordinance Amendment - Communications Towers in Light Industrial Zoning Category
Mayor Bacon stated the first reading of the proposed ordinance amendment was August 18, 1997, and this is
a scheduled second reading of the amendment tonight.
Councilman Wood stated this relates to communications towers and the proposal is to allow this type of tower
in the Light Industrial zoned districts. He further stated a good portion of the property in the City of Smyrna
that falls in the L.I. zoning falls in Ward 7. Mr. Wood stated he understands the need for these types of
towers but the city also wants to follow up on some things that may have an impact on this type zoning. Mr.
Wood stated there is an application pending for such a tower in the Highlands Park Industrial area and while
the owners of that property indicated they do not have a problem with it being located there, part of the
procedure in Highlands Park is to ask their Architectural Review Committee to review such plans and make
a recommendation and to solicit input from the owners association in Highlands Park. Mr. Wood stated a
letter was sent out by Highlands Park last week to the owners with all the detailed information about a
proposed tower in that area and the Architectural Review Committee asked that they be given a couple of
weeks so they could get responses from the owners and know their position on this. Mr. Wood stated this
could have a potential impact on a residential development that is being planned for that area. Councilman
Wood made a motion that this item be tabled until the September 15, 1997, meeting of Mayor and Council.
Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present who wished to speak on this issue. Ms. Tracy Harris stated the
members of the Highlands Park Association, owners of those properties, were in receipt of a letter last week
and they have been asked to provide input. She stated thus far the input has been positive but they have
another week and a half before the results are all in. She stated those comments will be reviewed and based
on those comments go forward accordingly. She stated they feel this is a suitable location and want to
investigate all issues the city may have and will do so in an expeditious manner. Ms. Harris then presented
a letter to Councilman Wood. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion to table this issue to the September
15, 1997, meeting. Motion was approved 7-0.
FORMAL BUSINESS.
(A) Appointment to Clean City Commission - Ward 6
Councilman Lnenicka stated Sims Hawkins, who has been filling this post for the last year and a half has
resigned due to travel and other commitments. Mr. Lnenicka thanked Mr. Hawkins for his years of service.
Councilman Lnenicka made a motion to approve Eric Cash as the appointment to the Clean City Commission
for Ward 6 to fill the unexpired term which will expire December 31, 1998. Councilman Hawkins seconded
the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(B) Ordinance Approval - Nonexclusive Franchises for Telecommunications Services within the
City
Mr. Smith stated this is due to the number of telecommunications companies that have requested permission
to operate within the City of Smyrna and particularly to operate within the city's rights -of -way. Mr. Smith
stated this ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney with the cooperation of the Georgia Municipal
Association and has been reviewed by the Telecommunications Committee and the full council. Mr. Smith
stated the ordinance deals specifically with the process for granting non-exclusive franchises to
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telecommunications services within the city, establishes the application and the application process, establishes
the application fee which is non-refundable, establishes evaluation criteria which the city will use and the terms
and conditions under which the franchise will exist including the compensation that will be paid to the City of
Smyrna for the use of city rights -of -way, and to comply with the variance ordinances for a franchisee
operating within the city boundaries.
Councilman Hawkins stated the Telecommunications Committee met and presented to the council a proposed
telecommunications ordinance. He further stated the one studied and reviewed was Draft #3 and upon entering
the room this evening he was presented Draft #4 which the Committee has not had an opportunity to review.
City Attorney Chuck Camp responded Draft #4 is a finalization of all the comments taking out the designated
phraseology. Councilman Hawkins asked if Mr. Camp made changes discussed at the work session. Mr.
Camp stated yes but none were of substance.
Councilman Hawkins stated he would like the Telecommunications Committee to review Draft #4 before it
is voted on. Councilman Hawkins made a motion that the ordinance approval for nonexclusive franchises for
telecommunications services within the city be tabled until September 15, 1997. Councilman Newcomb
seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(C) Validate Petition to Annex 87.62 Acres in Land Lots 405, 406, 458 and 459 - King Valley
Drive
Mr. Smith stated this is to validate the petition for annexation of 87.62 acres in Land Lots 405, 406, 458 and
459 on King Valley Drive. Mr. Smith stated a public hearing date of September 22, 1997, has been requested
and will be heard at a Special Called Meeting.
Councilman Wood stated the full description of the property is indicated below:
Property in Land Lots 405, 406, 458 and 459 of the 17"' District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia,
designated as Tracts 1 and 2, and being a total of 87.605 acres as shown on survey prepared by Watts &
Browning Engineers, Inc., dated June 3, 1996, V. T. Hammond, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No.
2554, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a 1" open top pipe found at the intersection of the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive
(aka King Valley Road) (having a 50 foot right of way) with the southerly land lot line of Land Lot 459, said
district and section; thence running north 89 degrees 54 minutes 10 seconds west as measured along the
southerly land lot line of Land Lot 459, said district and section, for a distance of 1117.67 feet to a 'h" rebar
found at the common corner of Land Lots 405, 406, 459, and 460, said district and section; thence running
south 00 degrees 25 minutes 47 seconds west as measured along the easterly land lot line of Land Lot 405, said
district and section, for a distance of 65.73 feet to an axle found and comer; thence running north 89 degrees
44 minutes 03 seconds west for a distance of 192.96 feet to a lh" crimp top pipe found; thence running north
89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds west for a distance of 724.53 feet to a 'h" rebar found; thence running north
89 degrees 06 minutes 09 seconds west for a distance of 402.07 feet to a 3/a" crimp top pipe found and corner
on the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 405, said district and section; thence running north 01 degrees 11
minutes 06 seconds west as measured along the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 405, said district and section,
for a distance of 66.07 feet to a 3/a" crimp top pipe found at the common corner of Land Lots 387, 388, 405,
and 406, said district and section; thence running north 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds east as measured
along the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 406, said district and section, for a distance of 1319.53 feet to a
'h " rebar found at the common corner of Land Lots 386, 387, 406, and 407, said district and section; thence
running south 89 degrees 25 minutes 02 seconds east as measured along the northerly land lot line of Land Lot
406, said district and section, for a distance of 608.14 feet to a lh" reinforced rod found; thence running south
89 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds east as measured along the northerly land lot line of Land Lot 406, said
district and section, for a distance of 349.77 feet to a 1/2 " open top pipe found; thence running south 89 degrees
27 minutes 39 seconds east as measured along the northerly land lot line of Land Lot 406, said district and
section, for a distance of 350.01 feet to a point located at the common corner of Land Lots 406, 407, 458, and
459, said district and section; thence running north 00 degrees 57 minutes 27 seconds east as measured along
the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 458, said district and section, for a distance of 621.24 feet to a point and
corner; thence running north 81 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds east for a distance of 305.07 feet to a lh" rebar
and corner; thence running south 17 degrees 27 minutes 25 seconds west for a distance of 20.90 feet to a point;
thence running south 41 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds east for a distance of 168.61 feet to a point and comer;
thence running in a northeasterly direction as measured along the arc of a curve to the left, an arc distance of
122.76 feet (said arc being subtended by a chord bearing north 42 degrees 53 minutes 23 seconds east, a chord
distance of 121.57 feet, and having a radius of 254.200 feet) to a 3/a" crimp top pipe found and corner; thence
running south 64 degrees 23 minutes 54 seconds east for a distance of 186.60 feet to a 3/a" crimp top pipe
found; thence running south 65 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds east for a distance of 121.84 feet to a 1" open
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top pipe found and corner; thence running north 71 degrees 37 minutes 22 seconds east for a distance of
119.59 feet to a 1" open top pipe found; thence running north 89 degrees 06 minutes 26 seconds east for a
distance of 53.89 feet to a 1-1/4" crimp top pipe found and corner; thence running south 03 degrees 39 minutes
52 seconds west for a distance of 107.26 feet to a 3/4 " crimp top pipe found; thence running south 03 degrees
17 minutes 36 seconds west for a distance of 130.45 feet to a 3/4 " crimp top pipe found and corner; thence
running south 26 degrees 56 seconds 59 minutes west for a distance of 43.40 feet to a point and corner; thence
running south 10 degrees 09 minutes 08 seconds west for a distance of 130.00 feet to a 3/a" crimp top pipe
found and corner; thence running south 89 degrees 02 minutes 06 seconds east for a distance of 200.00 feet
to a point located on the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road); thence running
south 00 degrees 22 minutes 39 seconds east as measured along the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive
(aka King Valley Road) for a distance of 621.78 feet to a point; thence running south 00 degrees 00 minutes
46 seconds east as measured along the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road) for
a distance of 483.95 feet to a point and corner; thence running south 89 degrees 47 minutes 38 seconds west
for a distance of 200.00 feet to a point and corner; thence running south 00 degrees 27 minutes 12 seconds east
for a distance of 120.00 feet to a 1-1/4" open top pipe found and corner; thence running north 89 degrees 47
minutes 39 seconds east for a distance of 199.67 feet to a point located on the westerly right of way of King
Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road); thence running along the arc of a curve to the left as measured along
the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road) an arc distance of 200.00 feet (said
arc being subtended by a chord bearing south 01 degrees 02 minutes 41 seconds east, a chord distance of
200.00 feet; and having a radius of 12215.555 feet) to the point of BEGINNING.
Councilman Wood made a motion the petition to annex 87.62 acres in Land Lots 405, 406, 458 and 459 - King
Valley Drive be validated with a public hearing date set for September 22, 1997, at a Special Called Meeting
at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(D) Bid Opening - Bid #97035 - F250 Truck for Parks and Recreation Department
Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read
as follows:
Southlake Ford
Chuck Clancy Ford
Perimeter Ford
Tidwell Ford
Hub Ford
$16,789.75
$16,582.75 (with air conditioning)
$15,922.75 (No air conditioning)
$16, 348.60
$16, 349.00
$16,603.00
Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their
review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins
seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(E) Bid Opening - Bid #97037 - 40 Tables for Community Center
Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read
as follows:
Mity-Lite, Inc. $7,332.00
Atlanta Office Equipment Company $6,712.20
Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their
review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins
seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(F) Bid Opening - Bid #97034 - Soil Shredder for Parks Department
Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read
as follows:
Sand Science, Inc. $19,400
Finlay Hydrascreen USA, Inc. $20,700
Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their
review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Lnenicka
seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
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(G) Bid Opening - Bid #97032 - UD 1400-E Landscape Truck for Parks and Recreation
Department
Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read
as follows:
Consolidated Disposal Systems No Bid
Fouts Brothers - UD, IZUSU-GMC $30,925
Councilman Cramer made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Department for their
review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins
seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(H) Bid Opening - Bid #97033 - Two Riding Mowers for Parks and Recreation Department
Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read
as follows:
Georgia Turf and Tractor $15,643.90
Presley Agri Supply $15,055.40
Bells Ferry Ace Hardware $15,440.00
Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Department for their
review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins
seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
There were none.
BID AWARDS:
(A) Bid #97030 - Pavilion for Church Street Center
Councilman Scoggins stated there has been some confusion in this situation. He stated the bids were mailed
and returned. However, the question arose whether the concrete for the building should have been bid before
the building. Councilman Scoggins made a motion this bid award be tabled until the September 15, 1997,
council meeting. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(B) Bid #97027 - Vehicle for Community Development Department
Councilman Scoggins stated two bids were received late and inadvertently openedand included in the bid
tabulation. Councilman Scoggins then made a motion to reject all bids and rebid this vehicle. Councilman
Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Approval of Minutes - August 18, 1997
(B) Approve Installation of Speed Bumps on Evergreen Trail, Hickory Acres Drive and Leafmore
Drive
(C) Approval to Use Council Chambers - September 4, 1997, from 7 - 9 p.m. for Ward 7
Meeting
(D) Approval to Use Council Chambers - September 10, 1997, from 7 - 9 p.m. for Village Green
Homeowners Association
(E) Approval to Withdraw CDBG Applications for 160 Legion Drive
(F) Approval to Request Bids - Demolition of Old City Hall and Police Department
(G) Approval of 4-Way Stop - Evergreen Trail and Leafmore Drive
(H) Approval to Close Eastbound Lane of Highlands Parkway from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. -
September 20,1997, for IBM "Family and Friends Day" Celebration
(I)* Permission to Close Ridgecrest Road between Manor Drive and Valley Drive on Saturday,
September 6, 1997, from 5 - 8 p.m. for a Neighborhood Block Party
Councilman Hawkins made a motion to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding an item to the Consent
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Agenda. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
Councilman Hawkins made a motion to add as Item (1) Permission to Close Ridgecrest Road - between Manor
Drive and Valley Drive - Saturday, September 6, 1997, from 5 - 8 p.m. for a Neighborhood Block Party.
Councilman Hawkins stated the special guests will be Mayor A. Max Bacon, himself, State Representative
Randy Sander and probably State Senator Chuck Tanksley. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion to
add this item to the consent agenda. Motion was approved 7-0.
Councilman Wood made a motion the Consent Agenda (Items A through I) be approved. Councilman
Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilwoman Capilouto stated there is no report from the Fire Department this evening. Ms. Capilouto
mentioned the Spring Road area in front of Argyle School. Ms. Capilouto stated the left -turn lane in front of
the school has been narrowed. Ms. Capilouto stated she has spoken with the Cobb County D.O.T. and City
Engineer Ken Hildebrandt met with their representatives on Friday. Cobb County indicated it will be two
months before they can re -stripe that portion of the road. Ms. Capilouto stated she had also spoken with Mr.
Atwater, principal of Argyle School, and he has sent letters home with all students asking their parents not to
make a left turn at that location (westbound on Spring Road) because it will block traffic westbound on Spring
Road. Ms. Capilouto further stated the City Engineer has taken out the left -turn arrow signal in the traffic
light and has put up a sign indicating "No Left Turn" as a temporary measure. Ms. Capilouto pledged the
road will be completed before the two months are up.
Councilman Newcomb stated there were no reports from Court Services or Police Departments this evening.
Councilman Scoggins stated the Parks and Recreation Department is working very hard and are in receipt of
a new bus for the seniors.
Councilman Hawkins asked that the members of the Telecommunications Committee remain for a brief
meeting of the proposed ordinance amendment regarding the nonexclusive franchises for telecommunications
services within the city. He also invited any other interested parties to attend the meeting. He stated the
meeting will be in the conference room on the second floor of the City Hall building.
Councilman Cramer announced the upcoming Beach Party from 6 - 11 p.m. on Friday, September 12; the fall
festival scheduled for October 18 and 19; and the newsletter will be mailed out in the next water bill.
Councilman Cramer commended Maryclaire Andres for getting her sixth publication in the Nation's Weekly
Newsletter promoting Smyrna.
Councilman Lnenicka advised the residents of Smryna and Vinings of an upcoming meeting Monday,
September 8, 1997, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 at the Galleria Center. He further stated the Georgia
D.O.T. has scheduled a public information meeting to afford any citizen an opportunity to be heard in
connection with the proposed improvements to the I-285 and Paces Ferry Interchange and the two
intersections adjacent to that interchange - Paces Ferry Road and Cumberland Parkway and Paces Ferry Road
and Spring Hill Road.
Councilman Wood reminded the citizens of Ward 7 there will be a meeting on Thursday evening, September
4, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed rezoning at Concord Road and Havilon Way, approximately a 6.5 acre
tract, and any other issues of interest to the citizens of Ward 7.
Mr. Smith stated the Police Department will officially move into the new public safety facility on October 1.
Mr. Smith stated request for bids for the demolition of the old city hall and police station was approved in the
Consent Agenda this evening and that demolition will very much change the look of downtown Smyrna. Mr.
Smith further stated the city plans to use as much soil as possible from that site to fill in the site at the corner
of West Spring and Atlanta Road to prepare for the retaining wall to build a welcome center and a new Smryna
museum, which will be a re -building of the historic train depot. He stated in the next few weeks Aunt Fanny's
Cabin will be moved to a site for further restoration using funds from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund. Mr. Smith
stated the Mayor and Council hosted a luncheon for all the teachers at Campbell High School last week and
the city is also planning to host a special get together for the International Baccalaureate parents and students
on September 24.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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A. MAX BACON, MAYOR MELINDA DAMERON, CITY CLERK
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CHARLENE CAPILOU O, WARD 1 RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2
BILL SCOGGINS, WARD 3
JACK CRAMER, WARD 5
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CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7