09-12-1950 Special Meeting2,3 7
A special meeting of the Mayor and Council was held at the City Hall
September 12, 1950, 7:30 P. M. Mayor J. M. Gibson, presiding with the
following Councilmen present; P. P. Shaw, H. L. McEntyre, Stanley Me -
Calla, C. W. Jones and"Howard Hames. City Attorney Harold Willingham,
City Engineer Paul Hensley and-Supt. of Water Dept. Howard McCollum
present*
purpose of meeting to adopt rules and regulations for November election
and elect election managers and registrars.
Motion made by Councilman P. P. Shaw and seconded by Councilman McEntyre
that the following Ordinance be adopted which was unanimously adopted:
Election of Mayor and two Councilmen for the term beginning January 1,
1951 will be held November 4, 1950, as provided by the Charter of the
City. Hours of the election shall be from 1:00 P. M. to 7: P. M.
Deadline for registration of voters shall be the 20th day of October,
1950, as provided by the Charter of said City. Deadline for qualifi-
cation of Mayor or Councilman shall be the twentieth day of October,
1950, as provided by the Charter of the City.
y On, or before such date all persons offering themselves as candidates
shall file a written notice with the Clerk of said City setting forth
their date and place of birth, period of residence in the City of Smyrna
<:� real property owned by them, and 'a statement that they are a duly quali-
fied registered voter of the City of Smyrna, and that they possess all
the qualifications required by said Charter for Mayor or Councilman, as
case may be, of said City.
It was further ordained that rules and regulations for contesting elect-
ion be the same as set forth in the Georgia Code for State Elections.
Motion made by Stanley McCalla seconded by Howard Hames and unanimously
adopted that the following resolution and ordinance be adopted:
That pursuant to authority contained in Sec. 9 of the Charter of the
City that Jimmy Q11arles, Eugene Rice and Rev. E. B. Awtry be named, de-
signated, constituted and appointed as the three registrars of said City
to serve a term of one year, and until their successors are duly chosen
and qualified.
Said registrars shall examine the registration books of the City and
purge from same names of all persons not qualified to vote in the
Municipal election of said City, such qualification being set forth in
detail in. the Charter of the City.
That on, or before the hour fixed for the commencing of the regular
election of said City to be held on November 4, 1950 for a Mayor and
two Councilmen of the City as provided by in the Charter of_71�eCity,
said registrars shall furnish to the managers duly selected to hold
such election three certified lists of the qualified voters of the
City eligible to vote in said election.
That said registrars shall be entitled to a compensation of $8.00 each
for certifying the lists of qualified voters for each election held in
the City.
That Jimmy Pierce, Justice of the Peace for the Militia District in
which the City of Smyrna is situated, E. C. Bramblett and John Collier
freeholders of said City, be elected as election managers for the City
election to be held November 4, 1950 to elect a Mayor and two 0ouncil-
men. Said managers shall be paid the sum of $8.00 each or services
as election managers.
Motion made by P. P. Shaw seconded by C. W. Jones to clean alley from
Methodist Church to Love Street and widen it wherever property owners
desire. Voted unanimous.
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Mr. Willingham read from Charter pertaining to the Citys authority to
enforce property owners to keep vacant lots cleaned off. City Clerk
to check as to previ6us ordinance is on file regarding�jm6,
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Motion made by Howard Hames seconded by H. L. McEntyre to give
B. A. Guthrie permission to tie on sewer due to a former agree-
ment made by the City Council, which was in exchange with Mr.
Guthrie for running line through Mr. Guthrie's private property.
Voted unanimous.
Motion made by Howard-Hames seconded by H. L. McEntyre to pur-
chase 12 Ton 1942 Ford truck from Paul Hensley for #375.00.Vot-
ing for Howard Hames, H. L. McEntyre; C. W. Jones, Stanley Mc -
Calla. Against, P. P. Shaw.
Motion made by Howard Hames seconded by P. P. Shaw to rent com-
pressor for two more months. Voted unanimous.
Motion made by Howard Hames seconded by Stanley McCalla to pur-
chase automatic controll box for traffic light at Church and King
Street intersection. Voted unanimous.
Motion made by Howard Hames seconded by Co W. Jones to employ.an
additional policeman to be on duty from 2 P. M. Saturday until
2 A. M. Sunday morning, salary to be pro rated according to regular
policeman pay. Voted unanimous.
Councilman Hames and Councilman McCalla appointed by the Mayor to
further investigate giving Mr. Bearden a.quit claim deed on alley.
Councilman McEntyre assisted by Councilman Hames was ask by the
Mayor to investigate the need of a new tank for fire truck and
cost.
Meeting adjourned.
/!aitLJ�Y1
Clerk
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