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10-08-1954 Continued Regular MeetingContinuation of regular meeting October 8, 1954, 8: O" Clock P.M. Mayor G.I. Duncan presiding with the following' Councilmen present: V.R. Siddall, N.E. Brenner, John Collier and G.R. Yarbrough, City Attorney, Harold Willingham present. Minutes of regular and special meeting of September read and approved as read. Mr. & Mrs. Andrew H. Anderson of Bank Street requested compensation for damage done to their property by the cutting of Bank Street. Motion by N.E. Brenner, seconded by G.R.'Yarbrough that the City r settle all claims with Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Anderson for the sum of two hundred fifty dollars (250.00) with details to be handled by City Attorney Willingham. Voted Unanimous. Mayor Duncan reported that the City had a good chance to get hg1p from the Federal Government thru the Federal housing and Home Finance Agency on installing additional needed water lines and elevated water tank if the requested data was complied imm-ediately. Fa epresentivies of Tindall and Company ask that their firm be given chance to submit figures if and when the City decides to sell additional Water and Sewerage Revenue Certificates. The construction bids on the 18 inch out fall line read from the followin g'contractorss Chester Contracting Company, Pat 0. Chester and Company, Turner- Ogburn Construction Co. Inc., S.C. Hornbuckle and Allgood Brothers. Allcc'0ntracte1-attached to and made a part thereof of these minutes. The construction bids were turned over to the water and Sewerage Committee to make recommendations. Mayor Duncan made the following recommendation: 1. That three(3j additional.F�remen be hired. 2. A policeman be stationed at the corner of Atlanta and Church Street and the corner of King and Church Street on Sunday MorAings, 3. The Mayor salary be raised to $75.00 per month Mayor Pro- tem to•$50.00 per month and all Councilmen to A0.00 per month effective January 1, 1955. �.1 N.E'z Brenner was requested to contact Mr6 Zack Arnold of the Georgia,Municipally Association for recommendations of a City C ` Manager. r 1` Motion by G.R. Yarbrough seconded by N.E. Brenner that the petition of Tillman Memorial Church, 583 Concord Road for incorporation in the City Limits be accepted and to be presented by legislgture at their next session. Voting unanimous. Mr. L.E. Avery, Manager of the Jonquil Theatre r-quested by letter that the sidwalk- in;front of the theatre be repaired,' - Fire Chief John Thomas report of October 1st 19-55 read. The Fire Committee to look wnto the ne-ed of a larger motor for truck #1 Motion by John Collier, seconded by V.R. Siddall that the following work be authorized by Councils 2 Windows in rig room C 23.40 ea. Labor for installing windows Fan type heater for rig room Labor installing heater Drying rack for hose Materials Labor Labor cost of moving doorp of Chamber bof Commerce bldg. to front in order to build drying rack 46.80 35.00 1500 35,00 §416d6 35.00 Cc, V of ed unanimous, 305,80 Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded by G.R. Yarbrough that Chief Thomas be allocate the usual mileage for use of his personal car 'on City' business. Voted unanimous. Y Motion bar V.R. Siddall, seconded by N.E. Brenner that the need for winter uniforms for the Fire Department be turned over to the Fire and Police Committee with authority to act. Voted unanimous. Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded by John Collier that the Fire and Police Committee be authorized to act in the matter of uniforms. for the Police Department. Voted unanimous. Finance report read by John Collier. Motion by V.R. Siddall, seconded by John Collier that Mr. Watts be given authority to go ahead and erect fence and install lights on the City garage behind Belmont Shopping Center. Voted unanimous. Motion by G.R. Yarbrough, seconded by V.R. Siddall to continue meeting Monday October 18, 1954 at 8:p.m. Voted unanimous. Mayor, G.N. Duncan Counci lman : H.L. McEntyre Councilman , V.R. Siddall Councilman: N.E. Brenner Clerk: Helen Baldwin Councilman: (P.R. Yarbrough Councilman: John Collier Continuation of regular meeting October 18, 1954 8:P.M. Mayor G.N. Duncan presiding with the following Councilmen present, G.R. Yarbrough, V.R. Siddall, N.E. Brenner, John Collier, H.L. McEntyre. Letter of resignation from C.B. May, Chief of Police read.Attached to and made, a part thereof of these minutes. Motion by H.L. McEntyre seconded by V.R. Siddall to accept Chief May's resignation. Voted unanimation. Motion by G.R. Yarbrough, seconded by N.E. Brenner that the City of Smyrna extend water and sewerage service to serve 26 units in. La Vista Acres -at a total cost of $6,014.00, Money to be advanced by La Vista acres. Voted unanimous. City Supt. L.E. Watts reported on Mr. Williams of State Health Dept. inspection of disposal plant as follows: The plant in good condition. A stand by pump be purchased and installed at approximately $600.00. For clorene to be used. Motion by John Collier, seconded by N.E. Brenner, that we give water service to the residence on King Spring Road who pertition Council for same on pertition dated October 2, 1954, provided they pay cost of instilutation. Voted unanimous. Motion by N.E. Brenner, seconded'by V.R. Siddall that we elect as alternate registrar.„' Author Bacon, Voted unanimous. Motion by G.R. Yarbrough., seconded by V.R. Siddall that the City gtve Green Hills Subdivision credit on Woodale Dr. and Timberland Drive from Benmac Road south to Woodale Dr. f.or curbing at the rate of .25 cents per foot covering only that section of these two (2) streets which has the cement curb. This amount to be credited against the outstanding balance due for water and sewerage service in, these two (2) streets. Voted unanimous.