09-07-1954 Regular MeetingThe regular meeting of the Mayor and Gouncil' was held at the
City Haul September 7, 1954 at 7::45 P.M. with the following
Councilmen present, N..E. Brenner, John Collier, G.R.. Yarbrough,
and V.R.. Siddall.
Motion by Councilmen N.E. Brenner, seconded by V.R. Siddall that
in the absence of Mayor Duncan and Mayor Pro-tem, McEntyre, that
Councilmen John Collier be elected to perform the duties of the
Mayor for the time being.
Acting Mayor Collier called the meeting to order. Mimutes of the
regular and special -meeting of August read, with the correction
to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 1954 to read,
"Motion N.E. Brenner seconded John Collier to continue meeting
August 7, 1954 at 8:61Clock. Voted unanimous."
Mr. A.T. Lee presented pertition requesting paving with curb and
gutter for Stephens Street from Davis to. original City limits.
Referred to Councilman Siddall,•Chairman of Streets Committee,
Councilmen Brenner reported that he had contacted Ex -Mayor Gibson
in reference to the sewer tap for Mrs. Still on Stephens Street
and that the City had promised to give her a free sewer tap at
the time the new section of Stephens street was cut.
Mr. Liland Williams of Little Concord Rd. requested that something
be done tG correct the odor at the disposal plant. Councilman
Yarbrough requested Mr. Watts to contact Mr. Williams of State
Health Department and see if anything could be done to better
the,situtation at the disposal plant.
Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded by, G.R. Yarbrough that the ord-
inance introduced August 2, 1954 concerning the improvment of
Dell Avenue in the City by the Construction on each side thereof
of concrete curb and gutter be adopted with a correction to
section 3 page 2 of said ordinance to-read51,800.00 instead of
�900.00. Voted unanimous.
"TO ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ELECTION TO
ELECT ONE MAYOR AND TWO COUNCILMEN WHOSE TERMS EXPIRES
DECEMBER 31 1955"
Upon motion by 6bunciiman Brenner seconded by Councilman
Yarbrough that the following three people be appointed as
election managers for the regular City election to be held
November 6, 1954. Ray Fulton King,Street, B.F. Young..462 Magbee
Drive, and Mrs_ Paul. Hensley. 296 S. Atlanta St. With R.C. Byrd
Spring St. as alternate, all freeholders in said town. Said
managers shall be paid the sum of Fifteen ($15.00) dollars each
for serving as election managers. Voted unanimous.
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The following rules and regulations for the coming election were
adopted as provided by the admendmmnt to the Charter:
Election of One Mayor and Two Councilmen for the term beginning
• 'January 3, 1955, will be held November 6 1954, as provided by the
Charter of the. City of Smyrna.' Hours of election shall be from
9 AM. to 7PM. Deadline for registration of voters shall be the
21st day of October 1954 as provided by the Charter of said City.
Deadline for qualification of Mayor and Councilmen shall be the
21st day of October, 5PM. as provided by the Charter of Said
City.
Oh 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 re-
sidence in the City of Smyrna, real Estate property owned by
them, and a statement that they possess all the qualifications
required by said Charter for Mayor and Councilman of said City.
It was further ordained that rules and regulations for contisting
election by the same as set forth in the Georgia Code for State
Elections.
Motion by Councilman G.R. Yarbrough, seconded by Councilman
N.E.. Brenner that the Following resolution and ordinance be
adopted.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City and it
is hereby ordained by the Authority of same:
That pursuant to authority contained in Section 9 of the
Charter of the City that Jimmy arles.271 Dunn St., Charles A.
W_ri_ght689 Kennesaw Dr., and Mrs. George Downing.5.55 G en a e ir.
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named disignated, constituted and appointed as the three
istrars of said City toserve a term of one year, and until
�j'� e�.r sussessors are duly chosen and qualified,
!!-- That said -registrars shall examine the registration books
of 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 6, 1954 for one Mayor and Two Councilmen of the City as -provided by in the '
Charter of the City,isaid 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.
-J That said registrars shall be entitled to a conpensation
of Twenty (20,00) dollars each for certifying the li-sts of
qualified voters for each election held in the City. Voted
unanimous. '
Mr-. W.A. Ward Jr. prestident of Belmont Holls Company requested,
by -letter, street lights for the mopping Center on N. Atlants '
Street.
Letter of resignation dated August 25., 1954 from Patrolman Ray
Schwartz read. Attached to and made a part thereof of these
minutes.
W.C.. Matthews Contracting Company letter of August 11, 1954 to
Mr. Tom Bobo read, concerning the resealing of Frasier Street
for a distance of 560 Ft.
Mr. M.N. Batchelor Principal of Belmont Hills School request, by
letter, dated August 9, 1954 for help from the City in obtaining
some pipe and tees to provide an attractive and practical way
to protect their lawn referred to Parks Department.
Monthly report of Fire Chief John Thomas read.
Mr. E.H. Davis, chairman of the Smyrna Section of the Cobb County
Fair Para0e invited the Mayor and Council to perticipate in the
parade on September 13th 1954.
Motion by N.E. Brenner, seconded by V.R.. Siddall- that the City of,
Smyrna Police Car be allowed to lead the parade to Marietta City
limits. Voted Unanimous,
Motion by Councilman -Yarbrough, seconded by Councilman Siddall
that the Fred R. Matthews property at 351 N. Atlanta Street hnd
Fleming be -zoned for business. Hearing set for 8:01clock P.M.
Monday Sept. 20, 1954, Voting Unanimous.
Motion by Council Yarbrough, seconded by N.E.. Brenner that the
property described in the letter to Mayor and Council dated July ,
121 1954 from La Vista Builders Inc. be accepted into the City
limits of Smyrna. To be confirmed by the legislature at its next
regular term of state legislation. Letter attached to and made
a part thereof of these minutes. Voted unanimous.
Finance report read by Councilman Collier.
Motion by Councilman Brenner, seconded by Councilman Siddall that
we charge any Vet. in Smyrna a fee of $1..00 per animal for burVying,
effective today. Voted unanimous.
Motion by Councilman Brenner,
continue meeting Freday Night
unanimous.
Act i p`or, John Collier
seconded by Councilman Yarbrough to
8:01clock Sept 10, 1954. Voting
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Clerk: Helen Baldwin
Councilman, G.R. Yarbrough Councilman,. V.R. Siddall.
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Councilman,' N.E... Brenner