11-09-1951 Special Meeting449
A special meeting of the Mayor and Council was held at the City
Hall November 9, 1951, 7:30 P. M. Mayor J. M. Gibson, -presiding
with the following Councilmen present: John Collier, C.r�F�. Jones,
Stanley TvTcCalla and H. L. McEntyre. City Attorney Harold Willing-
ham, City Engineer M. J. Hensley present. Councilmen -elect Glenn
Yarbrough, Jr., C. M. Hamby and Harry Mitchell, Jr. attended the
meeting by invitation of the Mayor.
Purpose of meeting to study expansion program.
The following plans were presented by builders:
Be L. Walker, Wilson Lavender and Bill Ward presented plans for a
proposed housing roject of approximately 152 houses, two and three
bedrooms, priced 7,500.00, off Corn and Jonquil -Drive,
Kennesaw Land Company presented plans for a proposed housing project
of approximately 170=,houses;'two f_and"three_ bedrooms.,,"-propertyr al.oin-
ing Belmont Hills and Pat Mell Road. Also 50 or 60 duplex units in
the future.
H. G. Poss presented plans for a proposed housing project of app. 50
houses off King Springs Road and Concord Road.
Mayor Gibson read a proposal contract from Bennett Realty Co., for a
proposed housing project of approximately 200 houses,-atw6ngnd three
bedrooms off North Concord and East Holly $t.
Howard McCollum, Supt. of Water Dept. reported on water meters on
hand. 750- on hand of which number 642 already promised, and 100 in
Atlanta warehouse to be delivered.
J. 1. Brown, Supt. of, Construction work gave a report'on pipe on
hand and also list of materials needed. Report on file.
Mr. Smith reported to the Council concerning a used water tank avail-
able for sale.
Motion by Stanley McCalla seconded by John Collier that Mr. Smith and
Mr. H.•G. Poss investigate tank and present to the Council later.
Voted unanimous.
City Attorney Harold Willingham explained to the Council the meaning
of Critical Defense and what it will mean to the City of Smyrna.
He also stated government aid is available to municipalities after
the municipalities funds have gone as far as possible.
Mayor Gibson asked each of the Councilmen to express their opinion
as being, or not being in favor of making a complete survey of the
proposed expansion program.
Each of the Councilmen including the three councilmen -elect expressed
themselves as being in favor of making the survey.
Motion by Councilman Stanley McCalla seconded by Councilman John Collier
to employ M. J. Hensley to make survey and submit complete plans of ex-
pansion at a fee of $6500.00 Voted unanimous.
Motion by Councilman John Collier seconded by Councilman Stanley Me -
Calla that in addition to the f06500.00 fee for survey, 3% on cost of
all materials and construction that is completed of plans be p aid.to
M. J. Hensley as City Engineer. Voted unanimous.
Mayor Gibson expressed appreciation to Engineer M. J. Hensley and
Assistant Engineer Ralph Lewis, Jr. for their services preformed
for the City on projects to date.
Wm. Reed stated need for approximately 520t of pipe for water line
to take care of homes to be built on Wills Street.
Motion by Stanley McCalla seconded by H. L. McEntyre to lay water
line on Wills Street. Voted unanimous.
Motion by Stanley McCalla seconded by H. L. McEntyre to purchase
140001 2" pipe @ .53� .per foot from Mr,. Gibson. Voted unanimous.
Mayor expressed appreciation to newly Councilmen -elects for their
Interest in coming to meeting.
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Resignation effective this date.,of Councilman John Collier read by
Mayor J. M. Gibson.. .
John Collier appointed by Mayor to fill the unexpired term of Howard
Hames who resigned at the October special meeting, term to expire
December 31, 1952. Motion by Stanley McCalla-seconded by H. L. Mc-
Entyre to approve the appointment of John Collier to fill the unex-
pired term of Howard Hames. Voting for Stanley McCalla and H. L. Mc-
Entyre. Voting against C. yet. Jones. Motion carried.
Motion by Stanley McCalla seconded by H. L. McEntyre for City to
take Fleet Insurance with the Travelers Insurance and American
Casualty Company including workments compensation, combination
automobile policies and Fire Insurance. Voted unanimous.
Meek F,,kffij9urned.
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