02-01-1954 Regular MeetingThe regular meeting of the Mayor. and Council was held at
the City Hall, February 1, 1954 at 7:45 P.M. Mayor G.N.
Duncan presided with the following Councilmen present:
G.R. Yarbrough, U.R. Siddall, John Collier, N.E. Brenner,
and Attorney Harold Willingham.
Minutes of Previous meeting read.
Motion by N.E. Brenner seconded by V.R. Siddall that the
city establish a street between the Cobb County Water Bldg.
and the City Garage to be named Nelms Street and the City
Engineer be athorized-to draw plans and City Attorney,
Willingham-athorized to act. Voting unanimous.
Letter of D.E.-Treeborn read, attached to these minutes
and made a part thereof. The matter turned over to Police
Committee.
Finance report read.
Motion by John Collier, seconded, V.R. Siddall that the
General Obligation Bond -be adopted. 4ttached to these
• minutes and made a part thereof. Voting unanimous.
Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded by John Collier that $150,000.00
from -the General Obligation Bond and Water & Sewerage Revenue
Certificates be invested in short term government loan, with
the remaining $50,,000.00 to be set up in 2 different accounts
of $25,1000.00, Voting Unanimous.
The necessity for a -higher water rate above the minumin bill
referred to Water & Sewerage Committee to study and report
back at next Council meeting. -
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough, seconded by John Collier that we
approve the contract with Weidman and Singleton and the Mayor
be athorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City and
the clerk hereby athorized to attest'such signature of Mayor
and affix seal of the City there to, and when such contract
is dully and properly executed to be spread on the minutes of
such meeting and by this reference there to as same. Voting
unanimous.
Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded John Collier, that the
f olloa,ing five ( 5 ) street Pavin Ordinance s be unanimously
adopted. Attached to these minus . The five streets being
named, Hickory Hill:, Stephens,, Marston, Smith, and Anderson
Circle. Voting unani±ous'.
Motion by N.E. Brenner, seconded by V.R. Siddall that the
License Committee be athorized to set the business license
fee on fruit and vegetable venders. Voting unanimous.
Motion by N.E. Brenner, seconded by V.R. Siddall that all
business license shall be paid by the 15th of February 1954, _r3s : :11"ht
and that no person, firm or corporation shall hereafter be
issued license to do business in City, until all past due
advolorium tax and other tax due City of Smyrna have been
paid. Voting unanimous.
The letter of E.E. Branch asking to be•brough into city
referred to Planning and Zoning Committee. '
Motion by John Collier, seconded by G.R. Yarbrough that we pay
the Georgia Municipal Assoc. bill for $30.00 consisting of
membership for 1954. Voting unanimous,
Mrs. Helen McGee ask permission toerect sign at corner of Concord
and Ridgecrest Rd. Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee.
Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded by G.R. Yarbrough -that we raise
out donation to the Smyrna Library Board from $30.00 per month
to $50.00. Voting unanimous.
Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded by G.R. Yarbrough that Pinecrest
Drive in Chaney Woods Subdivision be changed to Pinehill Drive.
Voting unanimous,
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THIS INDENTURE; made and entered into this the i•S T day
of FE d R U 1:954 A.D.,. by and between-H. F. ` Wiedeman
and M. T. Singleton, a Partnership, doing business as Wi'edeman and
Singleton, Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, hereinafter designated as the
Engineers, as party of the first part, and the City of Smyrna, Georgia,
hereinafter called the City, as party of the second part.
W.ITNESSETH:
That for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agree-
ments -hereinafter contained, the parties hereto, for themselves; their
successors and'assigns, have.mutually..agreed and do agree with each other
as follows:
(1) The City desires' engineering advices and services in the -
preparation o''f designs, plans and specifications in connection with the
construction of a proposed.sewage disposal plant planned to be constructed
at ,an approximate cost of $125,000:00, and desires to retain the engineers
for. said`•services. Further, the City may desire the services of the
engineersin the construction of certain appurtenances connected with the
'construction of such disposal plant, and if,so shall authorize in writing
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and specifically describe the services desired, in which event the engirieers
should be entitled to'compensation for the rendering of such additional
services at the rates and in the manner hereinafter specified in this
contract.
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Services, more specifically enumerated as follows:
(a) Matte all surveys and investigations necessary for the
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preparation of construction plans for the proposed
sewerage system'improvemdnts.
(b) Confer with the.State Board�of Health on the necessary
matters pertaining to 'the proposed work.
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(c) Prepare construction drawings ana specifications, and
all contract documents covering work that is to be
built.-
Tabulate all bids.. and assist, to • such extent as ithe
City may direct, in -the awarding., of construction cozy _.
tracts. '
(e) Establish` controlling lines and grades, and supervise
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and direct construction work as necessary to assure
the completion of the work in -accordance with plans,
and specifications prepared by the Engineers. Super-
-vision to include regular trips to the job as neces-
sary by the Engineers or on call, the furnishing of
r the services of an engineer -for such time as neces-
sary to lay out the work and give construction lines
and grades, make necessary revisions to conform for
conditions on the ground and to give general super-
vision to the construction of the project.
(f) Prepare and certify monthly estimates for payments to
contractor:
(g) Make final inspection of all work before acceptance.
(h) Furnish final,record plans of' -work as installed show -
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'ing all revisions, location of wye connections, grades
at manholes and other pertinent data.
(3), The Engineers agree that all cost and expenses,•of the per -
vices enumerated in Section Two (2) above will be borne by them and the
City agrees to pay the Engineers for these services as follows:
(a) For surveys, investigations, studies, estimates of
cost, financial"data, construction drawings and sped-
• fications, services in connection with awarding con-
struction contracts and general supervision.ofcon-
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struction work, a -fee of six per cent (6%) of the
construction cost of the project.
Construction cost of the project is hereby defined
as the amount of the;,contract awarded to the success-
ful bidder for constructionofsaid sewage disposal
plant, and any authorized appurtenances as aforesaid,
and said engineering fee"shall be based and computed
on the"final amouhV paid by the, City to.such success-
ful bidder.for the performance of the contracted'work.
For the services of"a resident engineer or inspector, the
Engineers will be reimbursed the cost of furnishing such resident inspec
tor. Said cost -to be based on the salary paid, plus 15% of such salary to
cover overhead expense. The City, at its option, may furnish such person-
nel to work under the Engineerst direction.
(b) 'Payment of the six per cent'(6%) fee shall be due as
follows: Three and one-half per cent (3-1/2%) of the
estimated cost upon delivery of complete plans and
specifications`, approved by -the State Board of Health.
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Upon award of contracts ,-a total of four per cent
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ments, adjustment.to be made by the Engineers in case
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the previous payments exceed four per cent (k%),of the
actual cost of the•work. The remainder of the fee at
the rate of two per cent (2j) of the cost of the work,
monthly, based on contractor's estimates._"
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ordinarily°required for design purposes, but,does not include -the cost of
making borings or underground foundation investigations, nor does it include
property surveys. Should such borings, underground foundation investigations
or'property.surveys be required by the City, the Engineers will perform such
services on a basis mutually acceptable to both parties.
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During the progress�of,the design and preparation of construction
"drawings, the Engineers will consult with the City and keep the City advised
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as to the basis of design and the type of�-•construction to be adopted and
shall secure tentative approval.by the City before proceeding with actual
construction Plans.
ry IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the party of the first part has caused this
contract to be executed by its authorized officers and the party of the
second part has by appropriate Resolution of its governing body authorized
and caused this contract to be executed for and in its behalf by its Mayor,
and such execution thereof attested by its Clerk and the seal of the City
affixed. hereto, all as cf the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered WIEDEMAN AND SINGLETON
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AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE BOND'FORM FOR THE CITY
OF SMYRNA WATER AND SEWERAGE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY
t OF TAXES TO, PAY THE SAID BONDS AND INTEREST THEREON AS SAME
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MATURE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:-;
WHEREAS, at" an election duly called, and held,on the,5th day of
December, 1953, in the' City of Smyrna, Georgia, after --notice thereof had been
given of the time and in the manner required by law., a majority of the register
Voters of s.aid"City voted in,favo'r of the issuance of $100, 000 Water and
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Sewerage Bonds of the City of Smyrna, dated as of January 1, 19'54, in the
1 denomination of $1, 000 each, bearing interest at the rate of three and one-half
per centum (3 1/21o) per annum from,date until maturity, said «interest to be
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paid semi-annually on the 1 st days of January and July -in each year, with the
principal maturing on the lst day of=January in each year, as follows:
$2, 000 in each of the.year.s 1955, to' 1957, inclusive,
$3, 000 in.each of the years 1958 to 1,974, inclusive,
$4, 000 in each of the -'year s 19,75 to';1981, inclusive;., 1
$5, 006 in each of -the years` 1982 to 1984, inclusive.
WHEREAS, said bonds were"duly validated by judgment of
the Superior Court of Cobb, County,, Georgia, on the 28th day of December,
1953; andy
WHEREAS, ;s'aiJbonds^have be.en,-sold and..are now about to
'be issued.
" 'BE IT"ORDARNED. by the Mayor. and
NOW,` I�HEREF'ORE
j Council of the�City of Smyrna, arid.it„is liereby ordained by authority of same,
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that said bonds so authorized at said election of December 5, 1953, and con-
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firmed and validated by judgment of, Cobb Superior Court on December 28, I
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ii 1953, shall be evidenced by the form of, 'bond hereinafter set out, identified
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as "WATER AND SEWERAGE BOND", and shall,be'in substantially the
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CITY OF SMYRNA
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WATER AND. SEWERAGE BOND;
No. R $1 000
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That'the City of
f ,Smyrna, 'a -municipal corporation of the County of Cobb, State of- Georgia, .hereby
acknowledges itself to owe, and,for value received'.hereby promises to -pay to
bearer,' or if, registered ,as, herein.pr-ovided to the registered holder thereof
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ONE THOUSAND. DOLLARS
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on the 1'st day of January, 19 with interest thereon. from date hereof at the
rate of three and -one-half per centum (3.1/216) per annum,. payable July 1, 1954,
jand semi-annually thereafter on the lstLdays of January and July in each year,;
upon the.presentation and surrender `of the .annexed interest coupons as they
severally become due. Both principal and `interest on this bond are hereby
.made payable in lawful money of the United States of America, at The.,Fulton
1 -National Bank of,Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia.
II. This bond is one of a series of like tenor except as to numbers,
r. ,,redemption provisions and dates of maturity, 'aggregating the sum of $100, 000,
issued for the purpose of financing the extension and improving of the CityTs
1 water and -sewerage system, including the construction and equipping of proper
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sewerage disposal facilities, acquiring thenece'ssary 'pr,operty therefor and
paying expenses incident the.reto,. �#
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This'bondimay; at the option of the,C,ity, be redeemed prior to
'. maturity in whole or in :part on the lst,day.of ,January in- any year, not earlier
than.January 1, 1960, from any monies lawfully made available for such purpose,
in the inverse numerical order, upon thirty..daysl prior notice by publication or
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otherwise as, provided in the ordinance calling the election, by the payment
of the principal amount of bonds to be redeemed and accrued interest to date of
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redemption, together with a premium of °576 of such principal amount if redeerne
Lon or prior to January 1, 1964, 416 if redeemed thereafter and.on or prior to
Y January 1, 1969, 3% if redeemed thereafter and on or prior to January 1, 1974,
- °21 if, redeemed..there'after and',on or4pr' for to' January hk 1979, and 11/6 if redeem-'
ed thereafter -prior to maturity,
'This bond may be registered as to the payment of principal
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and interestt on the books of the Clerk of'the"City of Smyrna and. thereaft,er the
' principal and interest thereof s*hall, be payable to the registered owner, and no �.
transfer thereof shall be valid unless made bn the books of said Clerk, and
endorsement,of such registration made upon the back of this bond, unless the
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last registration shall have been made to bearer. This bond shall continue
subject to successive registration `and«transfer to ;bearer at the option of, the
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It is further certified 'and recited that all acts, conditions and
things required to be done precedent to .and in the issuanc'e of this bond, have
been done, have happened and been performed in due and regular form as re-
quired by Taw, that provision has been made for the collection -of. -a direct annual
tax sufficient ,to pay the ,pr inc ipal and• interest of this bond at maturity; and.
that the total indebtedness of said City, including this bond, does not exceed the
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Smyrna has caused this
bond to be signed by its Mayor and its corporate seal, attested by its Clerk,
to be'affixed and has' caused the annexed interest coupons 'to be authenticated
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with the -facsimile signatures of .its said,officers as of the 1st day of ,January,
1954.
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On the tstday o f.� 19 unless the hereinafter
described bond shall have been called for previous redemption and provision
ity of Smyrna promises to pay to bearer
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Sev'46ieen.'and 50/1.0,0 Dollars,
in lawful money of the United States of America, at The Fulton National Bank.
.of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia for interest due on that, date on its Water and
Sewerage Bond, dated Jainuary 1, 1954.
Bond No.
Clerk Mayor
VALIDATION CERTIFICATE..
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF COBB
The under signed!Clerka of the Superior Court, of Cobb County,
'State of Georgia, keeper-6f,the records and seal thereof, does..he.reby certify
th4t.this bondwas validated and confirmed by judgment of the Superior Court
Of Cobb County, Georgia, on the 28th day of December, 1953, and that no
exceptions have'been filed to the 'proc6eding�s validating -same, norlhas any
appeal been. prosecuted'theref rom.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,, I have hereunto set my hand and
iII affixed the seal of the Superior Court of C8bb,Cou_nty,Georgia; on this the
day of '1954.
Clerk- Superior Court, Cobb County*
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At the xequest�'df the, holder - of th6,within. bona for its conver-
sion into a registered bond,,'I have this!'day cutoff all doupbns for the interest
payable on this bond after the date of this- certificate, and the within bond is
rhereby converted into a registered bond, with the principal thereof' .and interest
the'reon.payable to the registered holder. Hereafte' no transfer of said bond
while, registerbd shall be effectual -unless made on the books of the Clerk of
the City of Smyrna by the.tegistered holder, or his attorney, 'and noted thereon,
But this bond may be discharged.from,.r.egistration-by,. being so transferred to.
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bearer, in which case the'Clerk will reattach hereto all coupons,then un-
matured., which were detached therefrbm.
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DATE OF REGISTRATION IN WHOSE- NAME RkGIISTERED. CLERK
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WHEREAS,
it is necessary to levy a
tax on all taxable property
subject to taxation for
bond purposes tc; pay the principal of and interest on,
said bonds as same mature, which said tax should be ylevied in the current
-year 'so as to produce" funds to pay the: principal
and interest maturing
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NOW,' THEREFORE, BE LT. ORDAINED by the ,Mayor and, Council
of the City of Smyrna';
and it is hereby;ordained
by authority.of same, that for
the purpose ,of providing- funds for payment of principal and interest as same
become due on the Water and Sewerage Bonds,
there is hereby levied a con-�
tinning direct annual tax`upon all`the taxable -property within'the corporate ,.
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limits of the City of Smyrna now existing and within any extension of said city
'limits, sufficient to -produce
the following sums iii,each 'of the following years,
to -wit: ,
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Principal
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1954
$2, 000
$3, 500
1955
$2,000
$3,430 ,
1956
`$2, 000
$3; 360
1957
$3,'000 ''
$3; 290
1;958
$3,000
$3, 185 A
1959
$3,000
$3, 080
' 1960,
$3,000
$2, 975
I 1961
•$3,000
$2,870
1962 r`
$3,000
$2;' 765
1963
$3,,000
$2, 660
1964
$3,000
$2, 555
' '1965
$3,000
$2, 450
196,E
$3,000
$2, 345
' 1.967
$3,000
$2 240
1968
$3,000
$2,135
196'9
$3, 000
$2, 030
1970
$3, 000
$1, 925
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1971
$3, 006
$1, 820
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$3,000
`5 $1, 715
1973
$3,000
$1,610
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$4, 000
$1;g505
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$4,900
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$4, 000
$665
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which said se'ver.al sums are hereby irrevocably pledged and appropriated to
the payment of the principal aid''interest-on said ;bonds as same mature. i
Provision to meet the requirements of this ordinance,shall in
` due time arid,manner be -annually he'r,eafter made in, the annual appropriation
bill, so that_said -bonds, including both principal and. interest shall be fully'
:paid on the'st day, of January,,. 1984.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the authority aforesaid, that all
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I, Mrs. Helen Baldwin, Clerk of the City of Smyrna, Georgia,
• do hereby certify that the for'ego,ing is a ,true and correct copy of ordinance
passed b the Ma or and Council of Smyrna on the 1st da of. February 1 54
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ANDERSON CIRCLE - PAVING ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE
:,THERFAS, the paving and improving of the whole of Anderson
Circle in the City of Smyrna, being a distance of approximately 1,000
lineal feet from the northern intersection of Spring Street and
Anderson Circle in the City of Smyrna, to the southern intersection
of Anderson Circle and Corn Road in the City of Smyrna, has been
completed pursuant to the Act of the General Assembly of 1931, em-
bodying a new charter for the City of Smyrna (formerly Town of
Smyrna), approved August 271 1931 (Georgia Laws 1931, pages 955-
988), and under and by virtue of the adoption of an ordinance intro-
duced after the filing of a petition with the Mayor and Council for
such paving and improvement, by a majority of the persons, companies
and corporations subject to assessment for the cost of such paving
and improvement, and
WHEREAS, the cost of such paving and improvement to the
abutters as provided in said Act is $969.38.
THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Smyrna, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the
same; That each abutting otimer, subject to the cost of such pavement
and improvement under the provisions of said Act, is hereby assessed
the amount of the pro rata part of such owner of said sum of $969.38,
to bede.termined by the amount of the frontage of such owner on said
street, and by the provisions of said Act, and a lien is hereby
asserted upon each portion of the property abutting upon said street
for the amount of the assessment, determined under and by the pro-
vi:;ions of„said Act, against the owner thereof, to date back to the
approval of the passage of the ordinance for said paving and im-
provement, and said lien is hereby declared from the date of said
ordinance which was passed on the 1st day of October, 1951.
This lst day of February, 1954.
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STEPr1:[S STREET - PAVING ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE
WEEREAS, the paving and improving of the whole of Stephens
Street in the City of Smyrna, being a distance of approximately 506
lineal feet from the eastern intersection of Stephens Street with
Reed Street to the western intersection of Stephens Street with Davis
Street in the City of Smyrna, has been completed pursuant to the Act
of the General Assembly of 1931, embodying a new charter for the City
of Smyrna (formerly Town of Smyrna), approved August 27, 1931, (Georgia
Laws 1931, pages 955-988), and under and by virtue of the adoption of
an ordinance introduced after the filing of a petition with the Mayor
and Council for such paving and improvement, by a majority of the
persons, companies and corporations subject to assessment for the
cost of such paving and improvement, and
WHEREAS, the cost of such paving and improvement to the
abutters as provided in said Act, is $579.720
THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Smyrna, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the
same; That each abutting owner, subject to the cost of such pavement
and improvement under the provisions of said Act, is hereby assessed
the amount of the pro rata part of such owner of said sum of $579.72,
to be determined by the amount of the frontage of such owner on said
street, and by the provisions of said Act, and a lien is hereby
asserted upon each portion of the property abutting upon said street
for the amount of the assessment, determined under and by the pro-
visions of said Act, against the owner thereof, to date back to the
approval of the passage of the ordinance for said paving and im-
provement, and said lien is hereby declared from the date of said
ordinance which was passed on the 23rd day of August, 1951.
This lst day of February, 1954.
HICKORY HILL DRIVE - PAVING ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE
UIIIEREAS, the paving and improving of the whole of Hickory
Hill Drive in the City of Smyrna, being a distance of approximately
600 lineal feet from the northern intersection of Hickory Hill
Drive and Hill Street to the end of Hickory Hill Drive, which is a
dead end, in the City of Smyrna, has been completed pursuant to the
Act of the General Assembly of 1931, embodying a new charter for the
City of Smyrna (formerly Toxin of Smyrna), approved August 27, 1931
(Georgia Laws 1931, pages 955-988), and under and by virtue of the
adoption of an ordinance introduced after the filing of a petition
with the .•7ayor and Council for such paving and improvement, by a
majority of the persons, companies and corporations subject to
assessment for the cost of such paving and improvement, and
'HEEREAS, the cost of such paving and improvement to the
abutters as provided in said Act, is 8564*87,
THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Smyrna, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the
same; That each abutting owner, subject to the cost of such pavement
and improvement under the provisions of said Act, is hereby assessed
the amount of the pro rata part of such owner of said sum of $564.87,
to be determined by the amount of the frontage of such owner on said
street, and by the provisions of said Act, and a lien is hereby
asserted upon each portion of the property abutting upon said street
for the amount of the assessment, determined under and by the pro-
visions of said Act, against the oimer thereof, to date back to the
approval of the passage of the ordinance for said paving and improve-
ment, and said lien is hereby declared from the date of said ordi-
nance which was passed on the 5th day of November, 1951.
This lst day of February, 1954.
SNI TH STREET - PAVING ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE
TiTHEREA.S, the paving and improving of the whole of Smith
Street in the City of Smyrna, being a distance of approximately
350 lineal feet from the western intersection of Smith Street and
Gilbert Street to the eastern intersection of Smith Street with the
L. & N. Railroad Right of Way, in the City of Smyrna, has been
completed pursuant to the Act of the General Assembly of 19310
embodying a new charter for the City of Smyrna (formerly Town of
Smyrna), approved August 27, 1931 (Georgia Laws 1931, pages 955-
988), and under and by virtue of the adoption of an ordinance
introduced after the filing of a petition with the Mayor and
Council for such paving and improvement, by a majority of the persons,
companies and corporations subject to assessment for the cost of
such paving and improvement, and
'viHEREAS, the cost of such paving and improvement to the
abutters as provided in said Act is $313.83m
THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of
the City of Smyrna, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of
the same; That each abutting owner, subject to the cost of such
pavement and improvement under the provisions of said Act, is
hereby assessed the amount of the pro rata part of such owner of
said sum of $313.83, to be determined by the amount of the frontage
of such owner on said street, and by the provisions of said Act,
and a lien is hereby asserted upon each portion of the property
abutting upon said street for the amount of the assessment, deter-
mined under and by the provisions of said Act, against the owner
thereof, to date back to the approval of the passage of the
ordinance for said paving and improvement, and said lien is hereby
declared from the date of said ordinance which was passed on the
5th day of November, 1951.
This lst day of February, 1954.
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MARSTON STREET - PAVING ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the paving and improving of the whole of Marston
Street in the City of Smyrna, being a distance of approximately
441 lineal feet from the eastern intersection of Marston Street
with Gilbert Street to the end of Marston Street, which is a dead
end, in the City of Smyrna, has been completed pursuant to the Act
of the General Assembly of 1931, embodying a new charter for the
City of Smyrna (formerly Town of Smyrna), approved August 27, 1931
(Georgia Laws 1931, pages 955-988), and under and by virtue of the
adoption of an ordinance introduced after the filing of a petition
with the Mayor and Council for such paving and improvement, by a
majority of the persons, companies and corporations subject to
assessment for the cost of such paving and improvement, and
INHEREAS, the cost of such paving and improvement to the
abutters as provided in said Act is $519.20.
THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Smyrna, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the
same; That each abutting owner, subject to the cost of such pavement
and improvement under the provisions of said Act, is hereby assessed
the amount of the pro rata part of such owner of said sum of $519.20,
to be determined by the amount of the frontage of such owner on said
street, and by the provisions of said Act, and a lien is hereby
asserted upon each portion of the property abutting upon said street
for the amount of the assessment, determined under and by the pro-
visions of said Act, against the owner thereof, to date back to the
approval of the passage of the ordinance .for said paving and im-
provement, and said lien is hereby declared from the date of said
ordinance which was passed on the 23rd day of August, 1951.
This the lst day of February, 1954.
Dear Sirs:
I the undersinged, who has attended several Council Mettings, as
well as served on the Police Force in the State of Pennsylvania, wihh
to submit to Mayor and Council, of City of Smyrna, my interpretation
of a Non Partial, and Non Political Civil Service Board for your
consideration.
The Board will consist of all Owners and/or Managers of businesses
and Citizens in the City of Smyrna, of which five (5) men and/or women
will be chosen by a Lottery method to act as a Jury for any Civil
Service employee, suspended, demoted, or othenvise denied regular pay
from the city. Mayor and Council would reserve the right to suspend
at anytime; subject to Civil Service Board hearings. If personnel
on trial is found "guilty" by Board action, he or she may be permanetly
suspended or discharged.
If personnel is cleared by Board action, he or she must be notified
to return to work at same status, as if not suspended, drawing all lost
pay.
Civil Service Board should he headed by a Chairman, or whatever
title desired by Mayor or Council for the purpose of representing
employees at any Council Meetings,,and calling the Civil,Service Board
together for a hearing. This Chairman will draw no salary except travel—
ing expencos and will be reimbursed for time lost at his regular job, at
same rate of pay per hour, not to exceed rate of pay while present on
regular job. No pay can be collected unless authorized by Mayor or City
Council. The Chairman should have no voting power whatsoever. He re—
serves:,the right to bring before the Council any trouble, dislikes, or
unsatifactory conditions known or made known to him.
Thanking you for your kind consideration.
D. E. FREEBORN
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Mr. Earnest Jones Came before Council stating that he couldnot
take the job as Chairman of Tax Assessor board for the price of
$UO.00 that he would have to have $400,00 for the job.
Motion by N.E. Brenner, seconded by V.R. Siddall that in view
of Mr. Jones statement that his name be stricken fDom the tax
assor list and to look around for another chairman. Voting fm ,
N.E. Brenner, V.R.Siddall and G.R. Yarbrough. Voting against,
John Collier.
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough, seconded by V.R. Siddall that the
cement.mixer needed be referred to water and Sewerage, and Streets
and Sidewalks Committee with athority to act with money to come
from Water and Sewerage Construction Funft. Voting unanimous.
Motion by JoIgn Collier, seconded by N.E. Brenner that Fred McRae had
passed the Electrical Examination and that he be elected Electrical
Inspector for the City for 1954. Voting unanimous.
Motion, by V.R. Siddall seconded by G.R. Yarbrough to adjourn.
Meeting Adjourned
Mayor, G.N./,Duncan Clerk,. Helen Baldwin
Councilman, G.R. Yarbrough
V.R. S ddall
Councilman, John Collier
Counc man: N.E. Brenner
At special meeting of the Mayor and Council was held February 6, 1954
Mayor G.N. Duncan presiding with the following Councilmen P esent,
N.E. Brenner, H.L. McEntyre, V.R. Siddall, John Collier, and G.R.
Yarbrough.
Purpose of the meeting tohire a City Superintendent.
,Application of Lewis E. Watts read. Motion by V.R. Siddall that
Mr. Watts be hired as City Superintendent with the stipulation
that the building inspection duties be included.
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough, seconded by H.L. McEntyre that we hire
Mr. Lewis E. Watt.s as City Supt. at $100.00 per week effective
Feb. 17, 1954. Voting unanimous.
Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded by C-.R. Yarbrough to adjourn,
Meeting ad ournad.
Mayor, G.N. rr. an
Councilman: G.R. Yarbrough
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Councilman: H.L. YcEntyre
Co ilman : N.E. Brenner
Cle Pk, Helen aldwin
Co lman: John Collier
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Cbu oilman : V.R. Siddall
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