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02-05-2001 Regular MeetingFebruary 5, 2001 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 Candis Joiner, City Attorney Scott Cochran and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Reverend Keith Crowgey of Locust Grove Baptist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Mayor Bacon recognized State Representative Ginger Collins who encouraged citizens to contact her regarding their views on the current legislation. Mayor Bacon recognized School Board Representative, Curt Johnston who encouraged everyone to attend the Campbell vs. Marietta basketball game on Tuesday, February 06, 2001, and the school board community forum at Griffin Middle School on Thursday, February 8, 2001. Mr. Johnston stated that a citizenship induction ceremony will be heldon Friday, February 16, 2001, at Griffin Middle School and introduced Griffin Middle School Principal, Dr. Judy Battles and teachers, Ms. Jean Weaver and Ms. Toni Smith. Dr. Battles introduced students Jamal Jones, Karan Thachil, John Aburl, Karan Raghaven, William Lam, Mindy Mantooth, Jessica Scott, Maranie Brown, Sianna Nunn, Lisa Perez, Victoria Watkins, who presented the character education theme words for February and recognized Leona Rittenhouse who was the winner of Griffin Middle School's Geography "Bee". Mayor Bacon thanked the children and presented each with a gift bag. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. David Newcomb, 1502 Paces Ferry North Drive, who stated that he is concerned with the crime in the parking lots of the Silver Comet Trail and asked for Mayor and Council to intervene. Mayor Bacon recognized Captain Farmer who stated that Smyrna Police Department through donations provided Christmas gifts for 96 local families and thanked the customers of Bass Barber Shop, Jean Bass, Susan Helms and the S. P. Richards Company, The Good `Ol Boys of Sandy Springs and the Artcraft Body Shop for their generosity. Mayor Bacon thanked Captain Farmer for his commitment. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Privileged License Request —Hacienda Los Mariachis-821 Concord Road —Retail Pouring License (Liquor, Beer and Wine) —New Application. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. Councilman Hawkins read a letter from the applicant that asked that their privileged license request be withdrawn without prejudice and made a motion to withdraw the privileged license request without prejudice. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Privileged License Request —Smyrna Moose Lodge #1917-3780 South Cobb Drive —Retail Pouring License (Liquor, Beer and Wine) —Agent Change. Mr. Smith stated that Mr. William Blalock is requesting to be made the licensed agent for the Smyrna Moose Lodge and that he has been given a copy of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance. Mr. Smith stated that the police investigation did not reveal any information that would preclude the issuance of this license. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. Councilman Hawkins asked Mr. Blalock if he has ever held an alcohol license, and Mr. Blalock stated no. Councilman Hawkins asked Mr. Blalock if he understands the City's alcohol ordinance and can abide by the ordinance, and Mr. Blalock stated yes. Councilman Hawkins made a motion to approve the privileged license request of the Smyrna Moose Lodge #1917 at 3780 South Cobb Drive with the stipulation that the Smyrna Police Department submit a letter February 5, 2001 N that officially states that an investigation of the applicant has been completed. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (C) No Parking Signs —Grady Street from Powder Springs Street to the Cul-De-Sac. Mr. Smith stated that a letter was submitted to Councilman Hawkins requesting the installation of "no parking" signs on Grady Street from Powder Springs Street to the cul-de-sac. Mr. Smith stated that there are separate petitions requesting "no parking" signs and opposing "no parking" signs. Mayor Bacon asked for public comment. Mr. Cochran administered the oath to those wishing to speak. Councilman Hawkins stated that Mr. Casper had requested that "no parking" signs be erected due to the parking on the street and that he directed Mr. Casper to have the residents of Grady Street sign a petition in support of the "no parking" signs. Councilman Hawkins stated that he began to receive calls opposing the signs as well and that he would try to do what the majority of the residents of Grady Street wanted. Councilman Hawkins stated that the City does not have an ordinance against parking on the street. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Casper who stated that is concerned that there are non -property owners' signatures on the petition that is opposed to the "no parking" signs. Councilman Hawkins made a motion to deny the request for the "no parking signs" on Grady Street from Powder Springs Street to the cul-de-sac, and Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion to deny. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Variance Request of Corridor Design Standard —Cumberland Community Church- 3110 Sports Avenue —Increase Wall Sign Size from 45 Square Feet to 155 Square Feet. Mr. Smith stated that the applicant is requesting to increase their outside wall sign from 45 square feet to 155 square feet because of the structure's distance from Spring Road. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. Mr. Cochran administered the oath to those wishing to speak. Councilwoman Capilouto recognized Pastor Peter Grant of Cumberland Community Church who stated that the church purchased the property in 1997 and that the congregation has continually grown over this time. Pastor Grant stated that the church understood that a 32-foot sign on the Spring Road right of way was included when the property was purchased. Pastor Grant stated that the church is requesting this variance in order to be able to read the sign from Spring Road because the size of sign currently allowed is unreadable. Pastor Grant stated that the church has a desire to avoid constant litigation, to agree on the best solution and to offer additional incentives by dropping all further legal proceedings, accepting ownership and maintaining the landscaping. Pastor Grant stated that the church is located 980' off of Spring Road. Councilwoman Capilouto stated that there is now a properly permitted temporary banner on the outside of the building. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Paul Merchlam, Folks' Restaurant, who stated that he wants the church to be successful and that Folks' Restaurant also understood that there was a deed covenant that gave permission to Folks' for a sign on the Burger King property. Mr. Merchlam stated that the current sign ordinance is extremely restrictive and causes hardships on businesses and that if the freestanding sign is approved at the requested location, his restaurant's take out signage will be blocked. Councilman Cramer asked Mr. Merchlam if Folks' Restaurant could combine signs with the Church and Mr. Merchlam stated that he is not familiar with the options available to Folks. W Councilwoman Capilouto made a motion to approve the variance request of 3110 Sports Avenue to increase the wall sign from 45 square feet to 155 square feet. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Councilman Newcomb stated that the intent of the sign ordinance is to have a higher set of standards for the signage along the streets of Smyrna and that unfortunately, these requests are granted continually. Councilman Newcomb stated that this church is not on Spring Road and February 5, 2001 3 therefore, the sign need not be visible from Spring Road. Motion was approved 5-2 with Councilman Lnenicka and Councilman Newcomb opposed. (E) Variance Request of Regular Sign Ordinance —Cumberland Community Church — Spring Road and Sports Avenue —Allow Off -Premise Free Standing Sign. Mr. Smith stated that the applicant is requesting an off -premise sign located near Spring Road. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. Mr. Cochran administered the oath to those wishing to speak. Mayor Bacon stated that items D through I dealt with the same sign. Councilwoman Capilouto asked Pastor Grant if there were written records of the 32-foot sign easement, and Pastor Grant stated that the references are in the purchase contract. Pastor Grant stated that as people approach the intersection from the west, it is extremely easy to miss the church altogether and that he has received several complaints. Pastor Grant stated that they have tried a number of ways to work with the people of Burger King and that they are willing to cooperate with everyone. Councilman Newcomb stated that the Spring Road Overlay will override any previous zoning amendments. Mr. Cochran stated that this is a very complicated issue because at the time of the original agreement there was no off -site signage prohibition and that Spring Road has been widened which may have alleviated the deeded easement. Councilman Hawkins asked what the height of the sign would be, and Pastor Grant said that the sign would be 12-foot if approved. Councilwoman Capilouto stated that after speaking with Mr. Kitchens and Pastor Grant that she would like to table the requests in order to further discuss their options and made a motion to table items D, E, F, G, H and I until the February 19, 2001, Council Meeting. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion to table. Motion to table was approved 7-0. (F) Variance Request of Regular Sign Ordinance —Cumberland Community Church — Sports Road and Sports Avenue —Allow Free Standing Sign in Median. Mr. Smith stated that the applicant is requesting that a freestanding sign be allowed in the median as part of the off -premise sign. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. **See motion for 3-D. (G) Variance Request of Regular Sign Ordinance —Cumberland Community Church — Sports Avenue and Spring Road —Allow Sign on Public Right of Way (Median). Mr. Smith stated that the applicant is requesting that the freestanding sign be installed in the public right-of-way. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. **See motion for 3-D. (H) Variance Request of Corridor Design Standard —Cumberland Community Church — Sports Avenue and Spring Road —Allow Free Standing Sign on Public Right of Way. , Mr.. Smith stated that the proposed sign must meet corridor design standards as well as the City of Smyrna's standard sign ordinance. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. **See motion for 3-D. (I) Variance Request of Corridor Design Standard —Cumberland Community Church — Sports Avenue and Spring Road —Allow Oversize Monument Sign Over 8 Feet Tall and 132 Square Feet. Mr. Smith stated that the applicant would like to the monument sign be permitted to be 132 square feet. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. **See motion for 3-D. February 5, 2001 1 4 (J) Land Use Request—MCK Communications-2390 Cobb Parkway —Construct Cell Tower. Mr. Smith stated that the applicant would like to construct a cell tower in the Loehmann's shopping center behind the Scallini's Italian Restaurant. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. Councilwoman Capilouto recognized Mr. Doug Dillard, attorney for the applicant, who stated that this tower will be located in the rear of the Loehmann's Shopping Center and that this tower will be owned and maintained by MCK Communications. Mr. Dillard stated that up to six service providers would co-habitate on the cell towers and that there is a great need for a cell tower in this area. Mr. Dillard stated that the tower will be as unobtrusive as possible. Councilman Lnenicka asked the height of the tower and Mr. Dillard said that the tower would be 180 feet tall. Mr. Dillard stated that this type of pole is very sturdy in a storm and if due to high winds the pole falls, the pole will crumble and not fall laterally. Councilman Lnenicka asked if the FAA has been notified, and Mr. Dillard stated yes and that the engineering firm has provided a letter stating approval. Councilwoman Capilouto made a motion to approve the land use request of MCK Communications at 2390 Cobb Parkway to construct a cell tower. Councilman Hawkins approved the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (K) Variance Request —Plastics Building on Roswell Street —Reduce Front Yard Setback from 50 feet to .5 feet. Mr. Smith stated that the applicant is requesting this variance as a part of settlement process of a contested matter relating to Smyrna's Unsafe Abatement Ordinance and if approved, the variance will permit the setbacks that currently exist. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. Mr. Cochran administered the oath to those wishing to speak. Councilman Scoggins recognized Mr. Parks Huff, applicant's attorney, who stated that the 10, 000 square foot building has been vacant since 1992. Mr. Huff stated that the building has been in a state of disrepair since that time and that the City filed a petition against this property requesting that it be brought up to standards. Mr. Huff stated that the applicant agrees to have the building demolished in thirty days and appropriately address the rodent problem. Councilman Scoggins stated that this variance request applies to Tract 1 only which is currently zoned Light Industrial. Councilman Cramer asked Mr. Huff if there are future plans for the property, and Mr. Huff stated no. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Huff if Mrs. Booth plans to landscape the property after demolition, and Mr. Huff stated that it would be open green space. Councilman Newcomb asked Mr. Huff to review the history of the building, and Mr. Huff stated that the building was originally an icehouse that was built in 1943. Councilman Hawkins stated that this request is part of an equitable settlement and compromise with the applicant, and that if rejected, this settlement could take years in the court system. Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Janelle Lamp, 2730 Gilbert Street, who stated that she is concerned with the further development of this historical area of Smyrna, and that she does not want the neighborhood to be later zoned as commercial. Ms. Lamp stated that the plastics building property is deplorable. Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Nancy McGee, Roswell Street, who stated that she is concerned with the light industrial zoning, and suggested that the setbacks be based on the original icehouse plant. Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Anita Hope, Roswell Street, who stated that her property is across the street from the plastics building and asked the Council to respect the neighborhood by not allowing the plastics property to hinder this neighborhood's appearance. Ms. Hope stated that she is opposed to the variance request. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Sam Hamby, 1312 Roswell Street, who stated that he has lived in this home his entire life and that cars have hit the plastic factory many times. Mr. Hamby stated that it would be dangerous to allow a building to be built .5 feet from the sidewalk. Mr. Cochran stated that this variance is a'compromise that will secure the abatement of the building and that another light industrial business would have an extremely difficult time securing proper February 5, 2001 5 permits and licenses due to the new zoning laws in Smyrna. Mr. Cochran stated that this variance does not give additional rights to the property owner, but it allows for more control by the City of Smyrna. - Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Liz Davis, 1351 Roswell Street, who stated that she would like to see the property zoned as residential, and asked if the plastics building would be removed by March 5, 2001. Councilman Scoggins stated that if the variance is approved, the building will be demolished by March 5, 2001. Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Sandra Hamby, 1312 Roswell Street, who stated that she is concerned with the possibility of both properties being sold as one and being zoned commercial. Mr. Smith stated that even if the properties are sold together, the zoning for each parcel will remain the same. Councilman Newcomb stated that the properties are both zoned future commercial and that the City could not deny a commercial business on both properties. Councilman Scoggins stated that Mayor and Council must approve any zoning change. Councilman Scoggins made a motion to approve the variance request of the plastics building on Roswell Street to reduce the front yard setback from 50 feet to .5 feet. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Councilman Newcomb stated that he could not support the motion. Motion was approved 5-2 with Councilman Newcomb and Councilman Lnenicka opposed. (L) Variance Request —Plastics Building on Roswell Street —Reduce Side Yard Setback from 20 feet to 4 feet. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. Councilman Scoggins made a motion to approve the variance request of the plastics building on Roswell Street to reduce the side yard setback from 20 feet to 4 feet. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 5-2 with Councilman Newcomb and Councilman Lnenicka opposed. (M) Variance Request-622 Austin Drive —Allow Accessory Structure in the Front or Side Yard. Mr. Smith stated the applicant is requesting an accessory structure in the front or side yard and that because this property is a corner lot, the building will be actually be located in the front yard but in the side yard by appearance. Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. Councilman Wood stated that this property is at the corner of North Cooper Lake Road and Austin Drive and asked the applicant, Mr. Walker, to explain the reason for the variance. Mr. Walker stated that the customer wants a three car garage and that the outside wall of the structure could not be built any closer. Mr. Walker stated that the accessory building will use the same building materials as the home. Councilwoman Capilouto asked where the garage is built and Mr. Walker stated that the garage is in the front of the home. Councilman Wood made a motion to approve the variance request of 622 Austin Drive to allow an accessory structure in the front or side yard with the stipulation that the accessory structure be constructed with 3 sides brick. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-1 with Councilwoman Capilouto opposed. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Validate Petition for Annexation —Cooper Lake Road-1.02 Acres —Land Lot 330, 17' District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, GA. Mr. Smith stated that Ms. Susan L. Alvarez has submitted an annexation petition. LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 330, 17" District, 2' Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: February 5, 2001 6 BEGINNING at an iron pin located on the westerly right of way of Cooper Lake Road (said right of way being 50 feet). 310.0 feet southerly from the intersection of said right of way with the southerly right of way of Nickajack Road (said right of way being 50 feet), running thence south 25 degrees 26 minutes 3 seconds west 93.26 feet to an iron pin, running thence south 32 degrees 52 minutes 36 seconds west 56.77 feet to an iron pin and corner, running thence north 71 degrees 18 minutes 48 seconds west 194.83 feet to an iron pin, continuing thence north 71 degrees 13 minutes 38 seconds west 100 feet to an iron pin and corner, running thence north 28 degrees 11 minutes 21 seconds east 150.00 feet to an iron pin and corner. Running thence south 1 degrees 13 minutes 38 seconds east 294.97 feet to an iron pin located on the westerly right of way of Cooper Lake Road and the point of beginning, all as being more particularly shown on plat of survey by Armstrong Land Surveying, Inc., dated August 5, 1998, and revised September 16, 1988. Councilman Wood made a motion to validate the petition for annexation for the 1.02 acres on Cooper Lake Road, Land Lot 330, 17" District, 2' Section, Cobb County, Ga. and to set a public hearing for March 5, 2001. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Renew Contract with Management Services Provider for Spring and Fall Jonquil Festivals. Mr. Smith stated that this is a management services contract renewal with JRM Management. Councilman Wood made a motion to renew the contract with the management services provider, JRM Management, for the Spring and Fall Jonquil Festivals, and Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (C) Validate Petition for Annexation-567 Cooper Lake Road-2.0 Acres —Land Lot 330, 17' District, 2' Section, Cobb County, GA. Mr. Smith stated that Mr. Frank Geers, Jr. and Ms. Malinda Geers have submitted an annexation petition. LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 330 of the 17`h District, 2" Section, Cobb County, Georgia; and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection formed by the west side of Cooper Lake Road and the south side of Nickajack Road and running thence west along the south side of Nickajack Road for a distance of 272 feet to a point and corner; thence running south for a distance of 300 feet to a point and corner; thence running easterly for 335 feet to a point and corner located on the west side of Cooper Lake Road; thence running north along the west side of Cooper Lake Road for a distance of 310 feet to the point of beginning, all as being more particularly shown on plat of survey. Said tract contains 2 acres, more or less Councilman Wood made a motion to validate the petition for annexation for the 2.0 acres at 567 Cooper Lake Road, Land Lots 330 and 329, 17' District, 2' Section, Cobb County, Ga. and to set a public hearing for March 5, 2001. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Validate Petition for Annexation —Cooper Lake Road—.949 Acres Land Lots 330 and 329, 17`h District, 2`d Section, Cobb County, GA. Mr. Smith stated that Mr. Mack H. Parker and Ms. Eva Mae Parker have submitted an annexation petition. February 5, 2001 7 LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 329 and 330 of the 17' District, 2' Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point marked by an iron pin on the northwesterly side of Cooperlake Road (having a 40-foot right-of-way) thirty (30) feet south 33 degrees 49 minutes west from the intersection of the northwesterly side of Cooperlake Road with the north line of Land Lot 329; running thence southwesterly along the northwesterly side of Cooperlake Road, and following the arc of the curvature thereof, a distance of two hundred fourteen and seventy-three one - hundredths (214.73) feet to an iron pin (said last mentioned course, if measured along a chord line following a course or bearing of south 37 degrees 28 minutes west, being 214.5 feet); running thence north 52 degrees 32 minutes west (and forming an interior angle of 90 degrees with the chord line course above referred to) a distance of two hundred twenty-four and sixty one -hundredths (224.60) feet to an iron pin; running thence north 54 degrees 31 minutes east, and forming an interior angle 72 degrees 57 minutes with the preceding course, for a distance of one hundred one and two one -hundredths (101.02) feet to an iron pin on the north line of Land Lot 329 (being the south line of Land Lot 330); said iron pin point being located seven hundred ninety and seventeen one -hundredths (790.17 feet due east from the northwest corner of Land Lot 329; ramning thence due east along the north line of Land Lot 329 (being the south line of Land Lot 330), and forming an interior angle of 144 degrees 31 minutes with the preceding course, a distance of fifty and six -tenths (50.6) feet to an iron pin; running thence north 44 degrees 14 minutes east, and into Land Lot 330, a distance of seventy-five and five - tenths (75.5) feet to an iron pin; running thence south 56 degrees 41 minutes `east, and forming an interior angle of 100 degrees 55 minutes with the preceding course, and crossing the line dividing Land Lots 330 and 329, a distance of one hundred forty-five and one -tenth (145.1) feet to the northwesterly side of Cooperlake Road and the iron pin at the point of beginning; being a tract of land containing 0.9490 acres and being more particularly shown on plat of survey by Martin Slark, Registered Land Surveyor, dated July 3, 1972. Councilman Wood made a motion to validate the petition for annexation for the .949 acres on Cooper Lake Road, Land Lots 329 and 330, ITT District, 2n' Section, Cobb County, Ga. and to set a public hearing for March 5, 200t. Councilman Cramer s";onded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Validate Petition for Annexation --Concord Road-9.311 Acres —Land Lot 265, 17`' District, 2' Section, Cobb County, GA. Mr. Smith stated that Mr. Kip Berry has submitted an annexation petition. LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that tract of land lying and being in Land Lot 265 of the 17' District and Second Section of Cobb County, Georgia, being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Northwest right of way of Concord Road 245.0 feet from its intersection with the Northeast right of way of Angla Drive; THENCE North 57 degrees 33 minutes 43 seconds West for a distance of 666.66 feet to an IPF 5/8" open top pipe; Thence North 02 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 243.23 feet to an IPF 1" open top pipe; Thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 162.99 feet to an IPF 5/8" open top pipe; Thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 110.07 feet to an IPF #4 rebar; Thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 791.19 feet to an IPF 5/8" open top pipe; Thence South 26 degrees 36 minutes 49 seconds West for a distance of 67.11 feet to a point on the right of way of Concord Road; Thence along a curve to the right having a rqadius of 1240.00 feet and an arc length of 443.15 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 36 degrees 51 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 440.79 feet to a point on the right of way of Concord Road; thence South 47 degrees 05 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 212.55 feet along the right of way to a point; Thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 1786.50 feet and an arc length of 54.29 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 46 degrees 13 minutes 09 seconds West for a distance of 54.29 feet to the point of beginning on the Northwest right of way of Concord Road. Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restricts of record. February 5, 2001 Said property contains 9.311 acres more or less. Councilman Wood made a motion to validate the petition for annexation for the 9.311 acres on' Concord Road, Land Lot 265, 17' District, 2' Section, Cobb County, Ga. and to set a public hearing for March 5, 2001. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Central Church of Christ-473 Powder Springs Street —Addition to Existing Structure. Councilman Cramer made a motion to approve the commercial building permit for the Central Church of Christ to build a 6,216 square foot addition onto their existing structure at 473 Powder Springs Street, and Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Greater Southern Distribution-135 Highlands Ridge Road —New 62,900 Square Foot Building. Councilwoman Capilouto read the following statement and asked that it be included as part of the official minutes. "Although the business is owned by my relatives, I have no vested or financial interest in this business." Councilman Wood made a motion to approve the commercial building permit for Greater Southern Distribution Company to build a 62,900 square foot building at 1375 Highlands Ridge Road, and Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (C) Marietta Hotel Group-2800 Highlands Parkway —New 72 Room Motel. Councilman Wood made a motion to approve the commercial building permit for the Marietta Hotel Group to build a 72-room motel at 2800 Highlands Parkway, and Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. BID AWARDS: (A) Bid Award —New Police Badges. Councilman Lnenicka stated that bids for Police Badges were solicited from six vendors with one vendor responding . Councilman Lnenica made a motion to award the bid for the new police badges to T & T Uniforms of Smyrna, the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total cost $8,600.00. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of January 16, 2001, Minutes. (B) Approval to Purchase Vehicle for SPD Criminal Investigation Division. (C) Approval to Purchase Vehicle for SPD Criminal Investigation Division. (D) Approval to Request Bids for a Mini -Loader. (E) Approval to Request Bids for Replacement Covers on Partitioned Doors at the Community Center. (F) Approval to Purchase In Car Computer for Park Ranger Vehicle. (G) Approval to Request Bids for Replacement Boiler at Tolleson Pool. (H) Approval to Purchase Windows Server for Library System on State contract. (I) Approval to use Contract Unit Pricing to Replace 123' of Sewer Main on North Lea Court. (J) Approval to Use Council Chambers 2/3/01 and 2/10/01 for C.H.S. Moot Court. Councilman Lnenicka made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda and Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: February 5, 2001 I There were none. ADJOURNMENT With no further busines a meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. A. MAX BACON, MAYOR umixt, CHARLENE CAPILO T"WAR, r LL S OGGINS, W 3 JACK CRAMER, , 4"9" 4, CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7 CANDIS CLERK RO NEWCOMB, WARD 2