05-02-1950 Regular Meeting220
The regular meeting of the Ma7Tor and Council was held May 2, 1950
at the City Hall, 7:30 P.M. Mayor J. MI. Gibson, presiding. The
following Councilmen were present: H. L. McEntyre,,P. P. Shaw, C. 17.
Jones, Stanley McCalla and Howard Hames.
Mr. Howard Hanes was sworn in as Councilman by Mayor Gibson.
Minutes of special -and regular meetings read and approved as read.
Motion made by P. P. Shaw and seconded by H. L. McEntyre to buy 18"
concrete pipe, 66' at 1.00 per foot., from F. C. Dabney, Jr. (This
pipe left over on Hickory Hill Drive) Voted unanimous.
Letter concerning Peace Officers Fund referred to Mr. Willingham.
Motion made by Stanley McCalla and seconded by H. L. McEntyre to pay
14!;150.00 (1/3) of a director's salary for the park,for a period of
three months. Councilman McCalla along with one each from the Lion's
and American Legion Clubs to serve on committee.- Voted unanimous.
Rent Control was discussed, this referred to Mr. Willingham for in-
vestigation.
Bills read by the Mayor. Motion made by Stanley McCalla and seconded
by P. P. Shaw to pay bills as read with the exception of �,6.50 dte
Marietta Coca-Cola•Bottling Co., which is -to be,referred to the ns.
Company for payment, and bill from W. W. Day to be given -credit or
amount due City from him. Voted unanimous. \
Mr. Stanley McCalla appointed by the Mayor to serve on Planning Commission
Committee as Chairman.
Letter read concerning skating rink to be located on property of A. P.
C. A. Jones, Atlanta St., next to Fowlers F eauty Shop, operated by Mr. 8c
Mrs. w. T. Shackleford.
Motion made by Stanley McCalla and seconded b7T P. P. Shaw to issue permit
with understanding permit to be revoked if Council deems it necessary, with
or without cause. •Place to be fireproof, open six days a week only,
well lighted inside and out, no skating during funerals at Churches,
reasonable liability insurance carried and to bbe blos&d eB,1Sdndays.
Voted.,unanimoust.. ^^
Motion made by C. W. Jones and seconded by H. L. McEntyre to set license
fee at $ 100.00 for skating rink. Voted unanimous.
Motion made by H. L. McEntyre and seconded by Howard Hanes to have guard
rail fixed on manhole located on Spring Street between Chas. Dobbs'. and
C. T. Osborns. Voted unanimous.
City also to repair manhole located at First Baptist Church.
H. L. McEntyre, chairnan of Fire and Police Dept., presented list of
men for apporval to be paid V3.00 per month for services on Fire Dept.,
D. A. Hamby, Jr. Jay Foster, Horace Adams, Spurgeon Ware, Glenn Reed,
Harold Dison, ?fob Austin, Harold Gann, George Groce, Pen 1"lorley and.
Earl Cobb, (This list exceeds the list of 16 by 1, as voted on at the
previous meeting) with the understanding when one falls out or moves
away theroriginal ten will be the official list. Voting for; H. L. Me-
Entyre, C. 71. Jones; Stanley McC911a and Howard Hames. Voting against,
P P. Shaw.
Day Policeman J. C. Hardy ask the Council to concider the purchase of
an automatic switch for traffic light at Church and King Sts., as a
safety measure against accidents.,
Mayor Gibson ask Mr. Hames to investigate the cost and report at the
next meeting. _
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Mr. H. L. McEntyre recommend that the Council purchase a ca.r for the
Police Dept.
Motion made by C. W. .Tones and seconded bi- Howard Hames to purchase a
1940 Ford, at a cost of "'600, paying �250 cash and giving; authority to
the Mayor to execute a note at the Bank of Smyrna,fto balance to be paid
in 12 months. Clerk to attest same. (61/1)' Interest) finance
Voting for H. L. MCEntyre, C. W. Jones, Stanley McCalla and Howard Hanes.
Voting against, P. P. Shaw.
Council ask Mr. trlillingham to draw up ordinance in regard to automobile
.nuisances in general such as; oxren exhaust, twin mufflers, screens,
flashing lights etc.
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Motion made by P. P. Shaer and seconded b?T H. L. ARcEntyre to set fine
for first offense of not less than �15 and not more than ay50. Voted
unanimous.
Mr. Willingham stated. letters had been sent to persons who were de-
linquent in paying paving notes to the First national Rank in Marietta.
If payments are not made satisfactorily the necessary legal procedure
will be taken, for payment.
Mayor Gibson stated that the new police car is•to be used inside -the
Cityyand by rno one other than the police department.
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Motion made by Stanley TvIcCalla and seconded by P. P. ShaW that Dr.
Atherton not be held -responsible for personal taxes on the property
of the drug store building for the ,year D. A. Hamby, Jr., had not paid.
Voted unanimous.
Motion made by C. W. Jones and seconded by Howard Humes to issue no -re-
funds on sewer taps hereafter. Voted unanimous.
�., Meeting ad•journeds 10:30 P. M.
Clerk
Mayor
The Mayor and Council held a special meeting at the City Hall on 8,
19509 7:30 P. M. Mayor J. M. Gibson, presided over the meeting. The
following Councilmen were present; P. P. Shaw, E. L. McEntyre, Stanley
McCalla, C. W. .Tones and Howard Haines. Mr. Paul Hensley present also.
Purpose of meeting to secure an engineer to make survey as to cost to
.complete water system in City and extend sewerage system.
Motion made by Stanley McCalla and seconded by P. P. Shaw to employ, Mr.
Paul Hensley, as City engineer to make survey in the City for water and
sewerage needs and water works outside City and to estimate total cost
of improving same, City engineer fee to be 3'7o of total construction cost
of project. Voted unanimous.
Mayor Gibson appointed Councilmen Hames, Shaw and P:2cCalla to investigate
pr1ces of ditching machinery and 6; water line, concrete and to rra Gotta
pipe, to be reported on at the next meeting.
Garbage choppers being used and their effect on the disposal plant was
discussed. This to be investigated before any action taken against use
of garbage choppers.
Mr. McEntyre suggest that main street in
in order to settle dust and help to keep
Meeting adjourned. i
(C lerk )
Mayor
town be washed occasionally,,
businesses cleaner.