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04-07-1952 Regular Meeting75 The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council was held at the City Hall April 7, 1952, 7:30 P.M. Mayor J. V. Gibson, presiding with the follow- ing councilmen present, Co M. Hamby, C. C. Terrell, Glenn Yarbrough, Jr., Harry Mitchell, Jr., and Eugene Rice. Minutes of previous meeting and special meetings March 17th, March 20th and March 316t read. Motion by C. M. Hamby seconded by C. C. Terrell to approve minutes of regular meeting with,the correction in motion to abolish both supt and assistant engineer jobs. Eugene Rice and Glenn Yarbrough did not vote on motion which motionstates each voted against. Voted unanimous. Motion by C. M. Hamby to approve minutes as read of ppecial meetings of March 17th, '20th and 31st, seconded by C. C. Terrell. Voted u- nanimous. , A committee of three, Mr. Jasper Griffin, Mrs. Guy Lackey and Mrs. E. C. Bramblett on Extended School Program came before the council waking the City to give financial aid to the program if the appli- cation`for the program is approved. The program as explained is to be a 6 to,8 weeks summer program of well planned activities for the children with the state paying 150 on the teachers salaries, through the`Minimum Foundation Fund. Mayor Gibson recommend that the City give 6y500.00 of the 1;600.00 which the committee ask for. Motion by Eugene Rice seconded by C. M. Hamby to donate 1'500.00 to the extended school program if application for the program is approved by the State. Voted unanimous. Mr. B. "A. 'Wilbanks came before the Council with his -13'year old son who had been bitten by some dogs in the vicinity of Medlin and Concord Streets. Air. Wilbanks advised to get in touch with the County Health doctor, Dr. Lester Harry Mitchell, chairman police committee assured Mr. Ailbanks of the cooperation of the police department in locating the owners of dogs involved. Ralph Lewis, Jr. gave an estimate of $59,120.00 for proposed water and sewerage lines to be lain to take care of F. C. Dabney's proposed For- rest Hill project which would include pump large enought to take care of entire area. " 'Chamber of Commerce committee, Mr. Vickory, Air. Bradfield, Mr. Colquitt came before the council regarding the five point program which they had previously recommend to the council by letter. W: M. Reed and J. Y. Wootton were representing Ments and Lionts club. Letter read from Alen's club read recommending better police protection. Letter read from Chamber of Corr}merce read recommending street markers for Highland Ave. Clerk instructed to answer letters advising the o- rganizations of the Council actions after carefully considering each recommendation. Letters filed. I Mayor Gibson appointed Eugene Rice, Harry Mitchell, Jr. and C. C. Terrell to make recommendation to council after Mr. Rice contacts property owners in regard to sidewalk on Spring and King Street, also parking lot to be located on King Street. Mr. Jake clash came before council in regards to the water drainage in the 200 block on South Atlanta St. Mr. Rice ask to measure for footage and report to council. I ' Hole on Beshers property on South Atlanta Street to be investigated. Letter from gommissioner Heck read regarding request Commissioner Heck had rec`e d- Ain9-what Street not .be torn up by city after paved to lay Clerk to reply to request from Commissioner Heck, advising that if line is lain it will not go down the middle of street but will be on the side thus not tearing any pavement up. Letter from American Legion requesting that the lights of ball park and tennis court at Brinkley Park be turned over to the City. Motion by Eugene Rice seconded by C. M. Hamby to assume responsibility of park flood lights on ball park and tennis court and write the American Legion expressing thanks for their services rendered which have been to date over $5,000.00 spent for the benefit of this city and community. Voted unanimous. Clerk instructed to notify the Georgia Power Company to transfer bill from Legion to City .of Smyrna. . Two applications read for combination fireman and night policeman, L. 19. Ethridge and Albert Hobnet, applications filed. Mr. Hamby and Mr. Mitchell ask to interview applicants for combin- ation fireman and night policeman job, and make recommendation to council. Veto read vetoing action of council at the March meeting to have City Attorney take action necessary to collect building inspection money paid Ralph Lewis, Jr. during month of January. Veto withdrawn in favor of agreement made between Ralph Lewis and Bob Taylor which was approved by the Council. Veto read vetoing action of council to abolish both Supt of Constt. and Assistant.Engineer :jobs. Motion by Eugene Rice to over ride Mayor's veto, seconded by Glenn Yarbrough. Voted unanimous. 14btion by Harry T.Zitchell seconded b,r Glenn Yarbrough to hire Ed Perry as supervisor Construction and Maintenance at a salary of $100.00 per week. _Voted unanimous. Motion by Harry Mitchell to resind renting out maghinery, no second, mntinn lnat. Motion by C. C. Terrell seconded by Eugene Rice naming J.'L. Holmes to act as temporary supt of construction and maintenance. Voted u- nanimous, Bills and bank balances read by Mayor. Motion by Eugene Rice seconded by Harry Mitchell to pay bills subject to approval of finance committee. Voted unanimous. Taxi meters discussed'after petition was presented'to the council asking for a re -consideration in taxi rates. Action deferred un- til next meeting. Motion by C. C. Terrell to -adjourn meeting until April 9th, 7:30 p.m. Voted unanimous. Continuation of regular meeting April 91 1952 7:30 p.m. Mayor J. M. . Gibson presiding with the following councilmen present, C. M.'Hamby, C. C. Terrell, Eugene Rice, Harry Mitchell and Glenn Yarbrough. Application of George Groce read for combination fireman and night policeman job. No action taken and applications to be given further study for recommendations to council. M. J. Hensley reported to council that Bill Adams house, Hawthorne St., was outside city limits and only a part of yard inside. r' Motion by C. M. Hamby seconded by Harry Mitchell to send check for .$200 to Georgia Tech to be used to defray expense on senior class project survey of City of Smyrna, balance $ 150.00 to be paid on completion of survey. Voted unanimous. A' request was made to the council to move the meeting to the American¢ Legion Hall due to a gathering of citizens around the city hall who could not get in. Motion by Harry Mitchell to adjourn to Legion Hall there being no second, motion lost. .� A request for water line to be lain on Chruch Street near Access Hwy._ giving Mrs. Earl Dunton water. City Engineer, M. J. Hensley advised the council to post pone action as this was included in the new de- velopment. L. M. Ethridge withdrew application for combination policeman and fire- man job,, by a personal appearance before council. Albert Hobnet withdrew application for combination policeman and fire- man job, by a personal appearance before council. 77 i Ernest Jones, chairman tax assessors ask council to raise asse's.sment valuations of property from 40% to 90 to 100 % market value, thus enabling borrowing power of city to be greater. Motion by Eugene Rice seconded by C. M. Hamby to leave assessment valuation as last year, 401 to 45% of actual selling price. Voted unanimous. Motion.by Eugene Rice seconded by C. C. Terrell to pay Stewart Ins- urance Agency back due balance of $638.73 which was due to added con- struction pay roll and short term cancellation of policies, with Stewart Insurance Agency. Voted unanimous. Guy Duncan reported a hole in sidewalk 12" square and 411 below street level on Powder Springs which is dangerous. Motion by Eugene Rice seconded C. M. Hamby tp place a 5 minute park- ing sign in front post office removing NO parking sign, also paint- ing yellow curb from upper driveway to Masonic Hall leaving space long enough for mail truck. Voted unanimous. Letter read from Johnson Lane Space Co., regarding city obligation for �175,000.00 bond issue. Letter attached to these minutes. Mayor Gibson ask Council to give him permission to finish Belmont Hills outfall line from project to disposal plant as now planned and with pre- sent personnel in charge, also stating that ,job will cost the city twice as much money if a change is made at this time.0 after giving a complete f ni' anciaI _report of all cons ruc ion work to date. Motion by C. M. Hamby to recess meeting until Tuesday night April 15th 7:30 p.m., seconded by C. C. Terrell. Voted unanimous. Continuation of regular meeting April 15, 1952, 7:30 p.m. Mayor J. M. Gibson, presiding with the following councilmen present; C. C. Terrell, C. M. Hamby, Eugene Rice, Glenn Yarbrough, and Harry Mitchell. City Attorney, Harold Willingham, present and City Engineer, M. J. Hensley present. Motion by C. M. Hamby seconded by C. C. Terrell that Mayor be authorized to sign easement with Mr. G. C. Fortner giving him one sewer cut in and grading street from Powder Springs Street to disposal plant;for right of way through his property to lay sewer line. Voted unanimous. Three bids on manholes to be secured by Glenn Yarbrough, for consideration ` of council. F. C. Dabney, Jr. reported to council that F. H. A had given approval on Forrest Hills sub -division and stated the need for water lines was urgent. Motion by Glenn Yarbrough seconded by C. C. Terrell to lay a 6" water line as soon as possible on Lee Street to serve proposed Forrest Hills Sub -division. Voted unanimous. Mr. Thomas L. Grist with Lockheed Aircraft Corporation was interviewed by the council -for position of Supt. of Construction and Maintenance. Mr. Tripp, with City of LaGrange interviewed by council for position of Supt. of Construction and Maintenance. Motion by Co C..Terrell seconded by Harry Mitchell to employ Mr. Thomas 1, Grist as suet. Construction and Maintenance at a salary -of �S100.00 per week. Voted unanimous. Motion by Eugene Rice seconded by Glenn Yarbrough to pay man $50.00 a week assisting Engineer M. J. Hensley. Voted unanimous. Motion by Eugene Rice seconded by Glenn Yarbrough to pay J. T, Brown and Ralph Lewis one weeks salary plus two days worked. Voted unanimous. Motion by C. M. Hamby seconded by Eugene Rice to keep City Hall office open six days a week, clerks working five days a week, rotating days off. Voted unanimous. Motion by Glenn Yarbrough seconded by Eugene Rice to increase salary of J.-L. Holmes, machine operator $10.00 per week, total 4,95.00 per week. Voted unanimous. After discussion it was decited to table for next meeting action regarding taxi meters. Discussion of employment of combination night policeman and fireman to be tabled until next regular meeting. Meeting adjourned. b4 y' GIBSON Clerk Y t-k C. M. HAMBY C. C. TERRELL j GLENN YARBROUGH BUGINE RICE /W��G%�� i- ��� Cit'"o smn raa SMYRNA, GEORGIA FASTEST GROWING CITY IN THE SOUTH March 4, 1952 City Council City of Smyrna Gentlemen: "The Jonquil City" J. M. GIBSON, Mayor Phone 5-4441 At the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council,.March 3, 1952, motion was made by C. M. Hamby seconded by Harry Mitchell, Jr., for city attorney to take necessary steps to reclaim money paid to Ralph Lewis, Jr., for month of January, motion carried. There has been quite a bit of discussion in and out of Council about building inspector fee being paid Building Inspector, Ralph Lewis, Jr., for month of January. It was my understanding from Bob Taylor, present Building Inspector.and Ralph Lewis, Jr., that the inspection fees paid in January would be settled between the two inspectors and it was my hopes that this would be done on friendly basis, which was agreed by the two at a previous Council meeting. I take this position, that these two men should settle this between themselves. I, do hereby veto action of Council of this resolution. Yours truly, Gibson, Mayor JMG:mt n City o sm rna SMYRNA, GEORGIA FASTEST GROWING CITY IN THE SOUTH March 4, 1952 City Council City of Smyrna Gentlemen: "The Jonquil City" - J. M. GIBSON, Mayor Phone 5-4441 At the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council a motion was made by C. M. Hamby seconded by Harry Mitchell, Jr., to abolish both suet. of construction J. T. Brown and Assistant Engineer, Ralph Lewis, Jr., jobs as of this date. I am very familiar with the construction work that is not completed and it is very important to the City and the build- ers that this job be completed as soon as possible and with the experience of Ralph Lewis, Jr. Assistant Engineer and J. T. Brown, Supt. of Construction. It will be a great saving to the City that these men complete the job from the Belmont Hills project to the disposal plant. I, do hereby veto the action of Council of this resolution. JMG:mt B Yours truly, . M. Gibson, Mayor ATLANTA AUGUSTA SAVANNAH HAGOOD CLARKE JOHN�SON PAC�&0, VICE-PRES. & MANAGER I NCORPO RATED LEX JOLLEY VICE.PRESIDENT �� �N ES M ENT � ECU RdTI ES �►- ATLANTA OFFICE -�- 'ENS & SOUTHERN NAT. BK. BLDG. ATLANTA,GEORGIA PHONE: WALNUT 4276 April 9, 1952 Mayor and Council City of Smyrna Smyrna, Georgia Gentlemen: CRAIG BARROW. JR. HAGOOD CLARKE ALLEN CRAWFORD FREEMAN N. JELKS THOMAS M. JOHNSON LEX JOLLEY WILEY J. SMITH JULIAN A. SPACE. JR. As of April 1, 1951 we purchased an issue of $175,000.00 City of Smyrna., Georgia Water and Sewer Revenue Second Lien Certi— ficates. Prior to that time we had handled $350,000, First Lien Water and Sewer Revenue Certificates. The revenuesof the Water and Sewer Department were not sufficient to give a satisfactory coverage of principal and interest on the total financing. The $175,000. was loaned the City primarily to finance the construction of water and sewer facilities in the Bennett and Belmont Hills projects, particularly Belmont Hills. At that time we were told there would be approximately 600 residential customers in the Belmont Hills division plus some commercial users. The City was to receive $150. for each connection in these areas as well as other new sections being taken into the City limits. Our contract with the City was entered into in good faith and we feel the City is obligated to make every effort to complete the water and sewer extensions with the money from the sale of those certificates plus the $150* connection charges (if needed). The financing was handled on the basis that when completed the City would have 1,500 or 1,600 water and sewer customers. These are needed to make this a sound business proposition for the City as well as the owners of the revenue certificates. ation. We request that you people give this very careful consider— With all good wishes, we are Very t yours, /I/ex J o)leyl' LJ:bd Vice President