01-10-1955 Continued Regular Meeting,207
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Continuation of regular meeting January„ Q,,.1955 8:P.M. at the
City Hall, Mayor J.E., Quarles presiding with the following
Councilmen present. N.E.,Brenner, John Collier, A.M. Poston,
V.R. Siddall and G_.R. Yarbrough. '
Meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
Minutes of previous regular meeting of January read as a matter
of information.
Mayor Quarles recommended that a resolution be adopted and
written into the minutes thanking Bill Miles of the Smyrna
Herald and Mrs. Edith Dyar, manager of Walter R. Thomas Jewery
Store for the Lovely silver tray and water set presented to
the Council.
Motion by N.E. Brenner, seconded by John, S. Collier that the
resolution recommended by Mayor Quarles concerning the tray
and water set be adopted. Voted unanimous.
At this time a lepghy�giscussion on the budget was held.
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The curb, gutter and streets in Hillsdale Sub -division was
discussed, with pictures shown of same. Referred to Supt,
watts to work out something feasible.
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Councilman Collier reported thaChe had contacted.,,two firms
concerning taxi, " appralsors and had not so far been able to
locate a firm in our locale.
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Letter from Mr. George Rreeger president of the Panther Teen
Canteen read by Mayor Quarles re uesting financial assistance
from the City for the amouat 'of 2,500.00 for operating said
canteen.
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough, seconded by A.M. Poston authorizing the
City to purchase appr6ximately 25 acres for the Sewerage Disposal
Plant site from C.E. Sprouse, with easement for water line across
property, far the sum of $6,500. Cost to be paid from water and
Sewerage Construction Fund. Detail plat of same to be prepared by
City Engineer and City attorney authorized to run title and close
deal. Voted unanimous.
Motion by A.M. Poston, seconded by John Collier: resolved that
when the land is acquired for the site of the Sewerage Disposal
Plant, as outlined in preceeding resolution that the Mayor be
and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and in
behalf of the City a contract between the City of Smyrna and
Gann Construction Company for the construction of the Sewerage
Disposal Plant for the'sum of $139_,000.00 as previously submitted to
Council by the Engineer, firm'of, Weidman and Singleton and as
approted by the City Attorney as to form, and the City Clerk
is hereby directed to att.estfsignature of Mayor to such contract.
Voted unanimous.
Motion by N.E. Brenner, seconded by;lV:Rr. Siddall that this meeting
be continued Friday night, January 14th, at 8:P.M. voted unanimous.
Meeting adjourned.
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Mk or, J.E, Quarles
Co c an: John Collier
Counci lman:,G.R. Yarbrough
Clerk, Helen Baldwin
Coun lman: V.R. Siddall
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Councilman: A.M. Poston
Councilman: N.E. Brenner