03-07-1955 Regular Meeting212 _
The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council was held•March 7,
1955 at 7.1.45 P.M. at the City Hall. Mayor James E. 'Quarles
presiding with the following Gouncilmen present: John S'. Collier,
4.E. Brennei°,, A.M. Poston, V:R. Siddall and G.R. Yarbrough.
City Attorney Harold Willingham present.
Minutes of previous meeting read.
Motion by N.E. Brenner seconded by�Vohn'S. Gbllier to adopt,
minutes as read. Voted unanimous.,'a�` t
Mr. & Mrs.. J.B. Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garter and ot';er
interested citizens of Whitfield Street came before Gouncil
requesting that said street be fixed and ditches cleaned out.
Mr. Luke Baring representing Little League BaseBall teams requested
consideration for a adequate lighting system for the ball field
to;cost approximately $750,00
Finance statement of February read by Councilman Collier.
Councilcan John &. Collier presented an estimated report on the
income and expenses of the General Fund from March lst to
September 30, 1955. Attached to these minutes and made a part
thereof.
Motion by V'.R.. Siddall seconded by A.M. Poston that the Parks
and Building Committee be given authority to procure and award
bids to erect lights for Brinkley Park. The amount of the contract
not to exceed $750.00 for said electrical work. Voted unanimous..
Councilman John Collier called council's attention to the regular month-
ly report of Fire Cheif John Thomas.
Mayor Quaries recommended that Mrs. Melvin's salary be deferred to
the next meeting of the Finance committee and to bring back
recommendation to Council. j'
Motion by A.M. Poston seconded by N.E. Brenner that Pendly Service
Station be granted a business license for 6 months at J year
regular fee. Said amount to be $25.00 Voted unanimous.
Mr. Howard Scaggins representing the 18, 19, and 21, year
old boys wanted to know if anything was in the mill for a place
for them to play baseball.
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Mrs, Dort Downings, Public Relations -of Belmont Hills Company '
requested information about the $1.50 a month service charge
on a meter. Referred to Water and Sewerage committee,
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough, seconded by N.E. Brenner that the
property of J.R. Brooks designated on plat submitted as;
Brookwood Subdivision adjoining existing City Limit City of`
Smyrna be on application of Mr. Brooks tenatively accepted
in City of Smyrna and the City attorney authorized to draft
appropriate papers, documents and ordinance to formerly
incorporate such property in City of Smyrna in accordance with
applicable provisions of laws of Georgia. Voted unanimous.
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough seconded by N.E. Brenner that the property
of Louise M.. Hicks, E.L. Hobbs and R. Steve Tumlin designated
on plat submitted as J.G. Morris, Jr. Estate Subdivision
adjoining existing City Limits City of Smyrna be on application
of Louise M. Hicks, E.I. Hobbs and R. Steve Tumlin Tenatively
accepted in City of Smyrna and the City Attorney authorized to
draft appropriate papers, documents and ordinance to formerly
incorporate such property in City of Smyrna in accordance with
applicable provisions of laws of Georgia. Voted unanimous.
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough seconded by A.M. Poston that the property
of Effie M. Brannon designated on plat submitted as Brannon
' Subdivision adjoining existing City limits city of Smyrna be on
application of Mrs. Effie M: Brannon tenatively accepted 4n
c City of Smyrna, and the City attorney authorized. to draft appropriate
C papers documents and -ordinances to ormerl incorporate such
propperty in City of Smyrna in accordance with applicable provisions
of laws of Georgia. Voted unanimous.
MARCH 70 1955
SSTD4= OF INCO M FROM MPIACH It 1955 TC SEPT. 30.
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BALaGE 1N R.'Art MARCH 1, 1955
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60000.00
79500.00
500,00
750,00
100500.00
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$ 440512.00
ESTIMATE OF EXPEMD'ITURES FOR �'340C PERIOD
SALARIBS:
14AMR M D Couill"C11 1 t 3 %30 0
CITY GLIRF (Btlelvtn) 2910C.00
RECORDEA 350.00
OTHER HELP (Doling) 10120.0c
BOARD 350. CID
& LIGHT` it 400, CC
T'LEPIHONE 450,1,-00
LF.FEES 2*000.00
INSUR 4MUF, Zv coo. oc
POLICE PAYROLL 14 7U0,00
FIRE PAYROLL 6:230,00
?0LIC& DEPT. SUPPLTZS 700.00
FIRE DEPT. SUPPLIES 70C.00
FOLKS QFFr1WW ANWITtY �VND 448.00
STREST L m His 3jj5OO.Q0
PRE-SCHOOL AS8N. 140.CC
IsKIT,U1Y DEPTO " AYROLL VOCCO.00
SANITARY DI;PT. SUPPLIES 4000.00
3 T RE v
=$, DEPT. PAYROLL 7 000.00
STREET DEPT, MPPLIES 7
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HOLL-",,AR FOR STILE'E"L 61ORT, 91,418.50
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TO BUILDINGS
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�t,101,744.50
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough seconded by V.R. Siddall that the property
of Mrs. Mamie P.,Fleming located on north side of Powder Sarings
Street adjoining existing City limits of City of Smyrna be on
application of Mrs. Mamie P.: Fleming tenatively accepted in City
of Smyrna, and the City Attorney authorized to draft appropriate
papers, documents and ordinances to formerly incorporate such
property in City of Smyrna in accordance with applicable provisions of
]law of Georgia. Voted unanimous..
Mayor Quarles read letter from Mrs. L.yde Hyde with petition attached
about objectional comic books now on sale in our city. Motion by
N.E. Brenner seconded by A.M. Poston that it be resolved that
the Council of City of Smrna go on records as opposing the sale'of
comics and other magazines pruchased by children featuring horror,
sex and crime and respectfully request the merchants of Smyrna to
discontinue the sale of these magazines. Voted unanimous.
The application of F.C. Dabney, P.P. Shaw and 'Bill Noble for
building inspector reviewed..
Mayor Quarles recommended C.R. Thomas for the position as full time
engineer. Motion by G.R. Yarbrough seconded by N.E. Brenner that
we hire Mr.. C,..R. Thomas as CYty Engineer to include the job of
Building Inspector and resident engineer on new disposal plant at at
salary of '$600 00 per Month for remaining of calendar year effective
March 1st. Voted unanimous.
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough seconded by V.R. Siddall that C.P.. Thomas
City Engineer be authorized to purchase necessary surveying equipment
subject to approval of Finance Committee. To be paid for from
Water and Sewerage Construction Fund. Voted unanimous.
Mayor Quarles recommended that Mr. Earnest Jones be appointed
.chairman of Tax Assessor Board.
Motion by G.R. Yarbrough seconded by A.M. Poston that James E. David's
salary be increased $40.00 per month retroactive toy March 1st.
Voted unanimous.
G.R.-Yarbrough offered his -resignation effective March 31st as
Councilman due to pressure of his job.
Councilman Yarbrough recommended that A.M. Poston be appointed
as Chairman of Planning and Zoning Committee.
Motion-by-N.E., Brenner seconded by A.M. Poston that the meeting be _
continued Monday March 14, 8.P.M. Voted unanimous.
Meeting Adjourned.
y r: J.E. Quarles Clerk:'Helen Baldwin
Councflman: N.E. Brenner
Count man: V.R. Siddall
Councilman: A.M. Poston
Councilman: John Collier
Councilman: G'. R... Yarbrough