01-17-1950 Special Meeting21 t'
(Con. January minutes)
Motion made by P. P. Shaw and seconded by H. L. McEntyre to pur-
chase twenty-five (25) water meters. ,Voted unanimous.
Mr. Brown reported thirty loads of sand had been hauled from
Plant Atkinson. He also reported a total of 306 garbage pick ups
for the week with 284 being made in one day.
Mayor Gibson announced that the Marietta Chamber of Commerce would
be invited to the January 17th Special meeting at which time Bus-
iness License would be discussed and approved.,
Meeting ad' urn .
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k special meeting of the Mayor and Council was held at the Citv Hall,
January 17 1950 at 7:30 P.M.. Mayor J. M. Gibson ppresiding with the
following 6ouncilmen present; P. P. Shaw, H. L. McEntyre, R. S. Brinson,
C. W. Jones and Stanley McCalla. City Attorney, Harold Willingham, also
present.
Hi Mosley, President Cobb County Chamber Commerce, Frank Wellons, Sec.,.
and Mr. Vaughn were presibntfa§'-_qu6str)of1the Mayor and Council.
Purpose of visit primarily to get acquainted; Mr. Wellons stated in his
talk that the Chamber of Commerce in representing townships and munici-
palities and securing their cooperation and interest would be Beni€icial
to the economic structure of our County. He also stated they would like
to become closer to Smyrna and render services to them which they felt
they could do with our cooperation. An invitation was extended to the
Mayor and Council members to attend Chamber of Commerce meetings and
expressed a desire to have their members of Chamber of Commerce to at-
tend Smyrna Council meetings.
Police Committee chairman, Mr. H. L. McEntyre recommended J. C. Hardy
for Day Policeman.
Motion made by Stanley McCalla and seconded by G. W. Jones to employ
Mr. J. C. Hardy for day Policeman. Voting for; McEntyre, McCalla,
and C. W. .Tones. Not voting Shaw and Brinson.
Motion made by R. S. Brinson and seconded by Stanley McCalla to pay
160.00 per month salary for day policeman's salary, also to furnish
one policeman's uniform. Voted unanimous.
Day Policeman to be off on Sunday and Monday, and working on.Sunday
night ro releive Night policeman.
License report given and discussed. Report attached to these minutes.
\ Motion made by P. P. Shaw and seconded by R. S. Brinson to accept re-
port of License Committee. Voted unanimous.
Motion made by R. S. Brinson and seconded by P. P. Shaw to reimploy
F. C. Dabney, Jr. for year 1950 and to pay � of all Building permits
as his fee. Voted unanimous.
Motion made by P. P. Shaw and seconded by R. S. Brinson to reimploy
F. F. Rohner as Plumbing Inspector, his fee being 3A of all plumb-
ing permits. Voted unanimous. r
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Motion made by R. S. Brinson and seconded by P. P. Shaw to reimploy
Howard Hames.as City Electrician, his fee being all of Electric per-
mit. ..Voted unanimous. .
Motion made by Stanley McCalla and seconded by P. P. Shaw to reimploy
C. M. Hamrick, Jr. as part time Bookkeeper at 25.00 per month.
Voted unanimous.
Motion made by P. P. Shaw and seconded b7 Stanley McCalla to elect
H. S. Brinson, chmn, R. F. Holahan and W. F. Stewart as Zoning Com-
mission Conznittee. Voted unanimous.
Letter to Council from Post Master, Zealan-Wills read asking that
some provision be made and enforced as to parking space for the
H. P. 0. for mail delivery. The Council decided the yellow curb
extending from corner to mid way of post office building which is
app 50t would be ample space fbr'the•mail truck and would be kept
open for same.
Motion made b R. S. Brinson anc seconded by P. P. Shaw to bring up
matter of Tax Assessors at the;!%ular meeting. Voted unanimous.
Mayor stated that the Disposal Plant grounds would be posted. A 4;50
reward for the reporting and -,conviction of any trespasser. No one
other that City employees'°a owed on these grounds.
Motion made by P. P. Shaw and seconded by Stanley McCalla to give
quick claim deed to F. M. Ross for app. 125t of alley way, a,joining
Hill Street, upon payment of �)30.00 for paving assessment paid by
City. Mr. Willingham to handle transaction. Voted unanimous.
Mr. Willingham explained several ways on checking on an accurate
accounting of Beer sales to retailer from wholesaler, of which the
City collects 72� per case as per ordinance.
Motion made by R. S. Brinson and seconded by Stanley McCalla to adopt
ordinance; requiring.each Beer,retailer to purchase stamps, so each
case bears a stamp and stock -to be kept so as checking of stamps
may be easily made. Ordinance to be drawn up by Mr. Willingham.
Voted unanimous.
Mayor Gibson appointed Mr. Shaw, McCalla and Jones as.a committee
to make recommendations at the February Council meeting as to better
parking conditions and improvements concerning the taxi situation.
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