06-06-1949 Regular Meeting•
The regular meeting of the 14ayor and Council was held June 6, 1949,
7:30 P.M., at the City Hall. The following councilmen were present:
P. P. Shaw, M. L. Collins, R. B. Logan, and R. S. Brinson. Mayor
J. T,T. Gibson presiding. City Attorney, Harold twillingham was present
also election managers T.T. V. Cobb and R. R. Manning.
The returns of a bond election held in said City,- on the 4th day of
June, 1949, pursuant to ordinance heretofore adopted by said Mayor and
Council calling said election, were duly brought up by the T.Tanagers of
said election, and thereupon the Yayor and Council in the presence of
and together with the several Managers of said election, who brought up
the returns, did consolidate the same and do hereby declare the results
of said election to be as follows:
Total number of votes FOR ISSUE OF Water
works Bonds 78
Total number of votes AGAINST ISSUE OF
Water* 'Norks Bonds 201
411TEREUP014T, on motion by Councilman P. P. Shaw, seconded by
Councilman R. S. Brinson, and unanimously adopted,tBE'JT-MDA11M'
by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, and it is hereby
ordained by the authority of same, that said election resulted AGAINST
the issuance of 025,000 'slater Works Bonds by a NEGATIVE vote of more
than a majority of the registered qualified voters of said City voting
at said election held for that purpose, and that said Pond issue has
not been authorized as required by lai,i.
Mr. Sullivan, from Electro-Rust Proofing Co., brought before the
Council information regarding protective equipment for the steel water
tank which the City_ now o erates. Estimates of cost of equipment were
,'�833.00 installation and9(105.00 every two years maintenance cost.
Question as to County furnishing; water to people out on Concord Road,
was discussed. Motion Made by R. S. Erinson and seconded by R. L. Logan
that County be allowed to tap on line at Concord Road, provided, their
rate to the customer be the same as the City rate and Sm4,rna e reim-
bursed four times net purchase price of water consumed. Voted unanimous.
The Clerk reported the three men, Ernest Jones, J. C. Johnson and
R. C. Dyrd, Sr., who were elected at the previous Council meeting to serve
as 1949 Tax Assessors, have accepted.
Mayor Gibson reported ."2,000.00 uncollected faxes and'ask, that the
Council take some action to collect same. Willingham suggest administrative
efforts. It was suggested that letters be written and delivered by Chief
Sexton, with persons receiving letters to sign, so as to verify their re-
ceiving notice.
Motion made by P. P. Shaw and seconded by R. S. Erinson to close the
City Hall on 17ednesday afternoons at 1:00 P. TT., for the months of June,
July and August. Voted. unanimous.
Reports of Chairmen given as following:
Street Paving & Maintenahce: P. P. Shaw, Chairman, ask Mr. 17111ing-
ham to contact Ledbetter & Johnson as to when paving; of streets will begin.
.I Sewerage & Disposal Plant: R. F. Logan, Chalrrian, reports disposal
plant still getting sand and also states plant is in rundown condition.
Mr. Logan contacted State Health Dept., vihich has three engineers to
work state. If emergency arises and the have a r:an availabe, they would
be glad to come and help out. Logan suggest enplo�maent of a laborer to
meet immediate need. AIotlon made by R. S. Brinson and seconded by P. P.
Shaw to employ extra help for 30 days, with salary not to exceed ",30.00.-per
Voted unanimous.
Health & Sanitation: Dr M. L. Collins, Chairman, S. G. Sexton reports
all drains with the exception of about four had been properly cared for
and property owners of these have agreed to have these in good shape soon.
(Con. of June 6, 1949 minutes)
Motion made by R. _ Logan and seconded by R. S. Brinson to change
the regular Council meeting time of the July meeting , from Monday
night July 4th to Wednesday, July 6th, 7:45P.M. Voted unanimous.
Llayor Gibson expresses thanks for the people who wanted eater, to the
Mayor _and Council for their efforts they made on the Bond Issue.
A petition to condemn and have demolished an old house owned by T:Ir.
t'7ill. Anderson located at 506 Spring St., was referred to F. C. Dabney,Jr.,
City 3ui lding Inspector.
Motion made by P. P. Shari ar.d seconded by R. S. Brinson to pay all
current bills which was read by the T'ayor. Voted unanimous.
Attorney 1"Jillingha_-n, ask comphensation for extra work his office has
done for the City of Smyrna recently.
Notion made by R. F. Logan table this matter for the present meeting,
and taken up later.
.., TYlinutes of last meeting read and approved as read.
-«: TTayor ask permission to appoint a TTayor Pro-Tem, suggesting P. P. Shaw.
' Motion nade by R. B. Logan and seconded by R. S. Lrinson to elect
P. P. Shag as Yayor Pro-Tem. Voted unanimous.
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R. P. Logan ask for a joint of pipe which is needed at the Baptist Church
driveway, which was agreed to be given.
i2otion i,o adjoprn 10:00 P. Y.
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GEORGIA,. COBB COUNTY.
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We, the undersigned Election.Managers, selected to
superintend an election.'held on June 4, 1.949, in all the voting
precincts and wards of the City of Smyrna,'Georgia, to determine
f whether -the qualified voters of said City desire that bonds be
fissued for Water Works purposes, do'hereby certify that we have
under oath faithfully and legally superintended said election,
and that we have carefully counted and tallied said votes and
declared the results'of said election, and submit herewith our
return.thereof, as follows:
FOR ISSUE OF $25-,000.00 dater Works Bonds Votes
AGAINST ISSUE OF $25,000.00 Water Works Bonds-7,01 -Votes-
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It appearing that the number of votes cast of
Water Works Bonds is a majority of the voters qualified°to vote,
voting in said election held for that purpose, we hereby declare
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the results of said election -sue of $25,000.00 Water Works
Bonds for the `City of Smyrna, Georgia.
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This day of �...��._, 1949• +
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J. M. "HOOT" GIBSON
MAYOR'
CITY OF SMYRNA
SMYRNA, GEORGIA
MARTHA THEODOCION
CITY CLERK
TAX. ASSESSORS OATH
1949
We, the undersigned tax assessors, do swear that vie
will fairly, justly, and impartially appraise all
the real property within the limits of the City of.
Smyrna, to the best of our ability.
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Sworn to before me this the of 1949.
M. Gibson, Mayor