February 7/14/21, 1972 Council Meeting
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FEBRUARY 7, 1972
Council was uant to the Charter
, 19 30 o.clock P. M.
and all Counci Members were present
. Bacon who was absent due to illness.
City Clerk, D. S. Jackson, Asst. City
y, N. Proctor. J. E. David. Public Works
Inspector. C. C. Porterfield. Fire Chief. D. O.
. a representative of the Atlanta Constitution.
Invocation was by D.
Scott Jackson.
Mr. Gene Box,
request that
petition
on-street
for
appeared before Mayor and Council with a
on Carolyn Drive. Mr. Box submitted a
ignatures of residents on the street. who wanted
The matter was assigned to the Street Committee
at the next meeting.
Mr.
on
Berl T.
e Drive complained of noise caused by motorcycles
s property. Mayor Porterfield asked City Attorney
to draw up a noise ordinance to cover this and similar complaints.
by Forster Puffe. a request by Jack Retherford
e a beauty salon in Chelsa Village Clubhouse was
five to one, Marston Tuck opposed.
The following zoning hearings were held and recorded as follows:
33.8 acres, from R-l to R-2.
questions asked by Mayor and
the hospital would be a full
r Carey, Architect. stated
in the December 20. 1971
than four. Mr. Jim Garvin
. questioned the services to be rendered
ital. After further discussion. Forster
zoning from R-I to R-2. restricted to a hospital
was seconded by Jack Miles and voted unanimously.
Mrs. M. J. Couch. R-l to C-l.
changed. R-I residential
for the
by Marston Tuck.
unanimous.
During
to
at
property
(3) 1536 Roswell Street at Crumbley. District "c" to C-2. for a warehouse for
. McDaniell represented Mr. C. W. Holcomb. There was
motion by Marston Tuck. seconded by C. o.
from District "c" to C-2. subject to plans
oned the re-
of a 50'
al roadway,
The motion was seconded
opposed the motion.
rom R-l to Distri.ct "Cn, There
seconded by E, R. Coalson the
the motion was unanimous.
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(6) 1202 and 1210 Sunset Avenue at Hamby (south side) from R-l to C-l.
restricted to an electrical contractor's office. Structural changes were
called out as a new front to the building and a side door. The driveway
will be from Sunset Avenue with no driveway on Hamby Street. Mrs. Sasser
complained of surface water from the Reece property to her property. On
motion by Jack Miles, seconded by Forster Puffe. the property was rezoned
from R-l to C-l with the building permit showing the right-of-way on
Sunset and surface water drainage to the west.
(7) 1019 and 1021 Powder Springs Street R-l to R-2. 18 apartment units.
requested by Mr. Joe Redwine. The request for rezoning was denied on motion
by Homer Kuhl seconded by Forster Puffe due to insufficient land. traffic,
and drainage problems. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
(8) 595-605 Floyd Drive. R-l to C-l. restricted to a fence company for C. C.
Lee. On motion by Marston Tuck. the property was rezoned C-l. with 605
restricted to a fence company, and 595 to an office on the upper level and
storage on the lower level. The motion was seconded by E. R. Coalson and
voted unanimously.
(9) 590 and 600 Floyd Drive R-l to C-l. Mr. C. A. Vancott and Mr. D. E.
Forrester. On motion by Jack Miles. seconded by C. O. Canada. the property
was rezoned R-l to C-l. restricted to office or professional buildings. with
no on-street parking and a buffer on the west side. Vote on the motion was
unanimous.
Commercial building permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood and
upon his recommendations. the following action is recorded:
(1) J. A. Bailey. contractor for 44 apartment units on Medlin Street. The
permit was approved on motion by C. o. Canada. seconded by Jack Miles. Vote
on the motion was five to one. Marston Tuck opposed. In connection with the
apartment units. the street committee was requested to check out the entrance to the
apartments and use of easement to Church Street and make recommendations on an
improved
(2) Warehouse for Lance Products at 1536 Roswell Street. The permit was approved
on motion by C. O. Canada. seconded by Forster Puffe. and voted unanimously.
The permit called out a forty foot driveway, five foot sidewalk. curb. gutter
and two foot grass plot.
(3) Barrow Shell Service Station. Pat Mell and South Cobb Drive. repairs to
existing The permit was approved unanimously on motion by C. o.
Canada. Forster Puffe.
Three
bids on surplus equipment were
W. F. White
Seagraves Welding Servo
R. T. Day
and
.00
$1000.00 or
$ 900.00
recorded as follows:
trade 1964 Ford pick up truck
Mayor John C. Porterfield referred the bids to a special committee. C. O. Canada
. Forster Puffe and E. R. Coalson to investigate and make recommenda-
the next meeting.
The report on Concord and Love widening project was deferred to the next meeting.
The
to be
stop signs and safety island at Church and King Streets was reported
very satisfactorily.
Mayor John C. Porterfie the east side sewer project. Alternate #6.
on my Mayor and C a former meeting at an estimated cost of
,000 was now to $165.000. and recommended this plan be abandoned and
Alternate #5 be On motion by Jack M~les~ seconded by Homer Kuhl.
authorization was granted to with Alternate #5 and secure bids for
opening at the February 21. 1972 meeting. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Two bids were submitted for building a concession stand at Jonquil Park and
are recorded as follows:
H. L. Toombs. Powder Springs. Georgia: Bid includes all material
with exception of metal door jamband door. Door jamb is to be
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set with slab by Coca Cola
be furnished by City. Rough in p
$2,058.50
Hot water heater and sink to
g to be done by City.
All labor and
e constructed on
requirements.
On motion by C. o.
low bid of H. L.
carried by
ation of the Parks Committee. the
E. R. Coalson seconded the motion which
On motion C.
be opened
on unanimous vote.
seconded by E. R. Coalson,
. for lights and poles at
to let bids to
Park. was approved
C. O. Canada motioned he would like to get an appraisal on the property across
from Nash School {now on lease to the c as soon as possible. Forster Puffe
seconded the motion which carried by us vote.
On motion by
on a new
surplus and
February 21. 1972.
on Tuck. approval was granted to se-
ar #13. and further. to declare car
it at the same time; the bids to be opened on
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Purchase of a private for the superintendent of Public Works (3500 included
for this item referred to the street committee for recommendations
ications and letting of bids to be opened at the February 21. 1972
on 1,000 feet of 2
fire hose and recorded as
Service. Marietta, Ga.
atur. Ga.
. Marietta. Ga.
6001F
8001F
6001F
.00
.00
$1530.00
d by Jack . the bids were referred to the
o buy fr Sales and Service or from Charles
:made by the Fire Chief. Vote on the motion was
House Bill had been submitted as
part was submitted as a
Emergency Employment Ac t.
< to be held March II, 1972. was
Coalson. Vote on the motion
of the route to be taken
to the next meeting.
ordinance; however.
to adopt it. A
and
In other action:
stated the Smyrna Health Food Store
check wi.th owner and report back at
in the area of the
carried five to one.
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(4) Porterfield appointed C. O. Canada, E. R. Coalson and Homer Kuhl
to proposed addition to the garage. new office building and
shed across back of parking area.
(5) Mayor Porterfield appointed a committee of Homer Kuhl, Jack Miles and
Forster Puffe to work on the dual city-county registration and
ment with Mrs. Milton Bennett and her staff. The first meeting will
be night at 7:30 P. M. and thereafter at 7:30 P. M. each Wednesday
night. Mrs. Nora Proctor will be sworn in Thursday as Deputy Registrar which
will enable to register at City Hall for both city and county elections.
(6) Marston motioned that bids be received at the next meeting on a
radio. ventilator and generator for the new fire truck. The motion was
seconded by Jack Miles and voted unanimously. The estimated cost was $2,000.
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 P. M.
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FEBRUARY 14. 1972
A called meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall. Smyrna, Georgia.
on February 14. 1972 for the purpose of discussing and considering the adoption
of an ordinance for naturally fermented wine. The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 o'clock P. M. by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All
Council Members were City Clerk L. W. Charles was absent since he
was attending a Clerk s meeting in Atbens. Assistant City Clerk D. Scott
Jackson and City Attorney Berl T. Tate were present.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate read each section of the ordinance. Under Section
1001 the definition of wine was stated as distilled spirits not in exCesS of
2l% alcohol.
Under Section 1002. procurement of a license for retail sale or of
wine. the following fees were called out: Package license. ~ combination
Package and Pouring license, $250.00, registration fee for wholesaler, $15.00.
Regulations
application
the
regarding parking were the same as for malt beverage licenses. All
forms are to be Mayor and Council and will be handled
City Clerk. Section. it was agreed that in the absence
on property in C-l classification. a building must be approved
the wine application is approved.
of a
before
Under Section 1010. 12" x 12" signs are to be placed on the building by the
. and displayed for a period of not less than ten days prior to the
hearing. A fee of $25.00 was set to cover the cost of the advertising
and signs to be paid by the applicant.
Under Section 1012. denial of application. the was added:
cation may be denied provided the applicant.s spouse not be
the qualifications of an applicant particularly if it appears the
spouse or other person. is using applicant as a guise or dummy
the license."
"an appli-
to meet
ant's
obtain
Under Section 1012 (h). that any portion of the lot upon which to be
sold is located within two hundred feet of any church or schoo
to read. wi"thin three hundred feet from any church or school. building
On motion Forster Puffe. seconded Arthur T. Bacon. the
added to schools or referred to herein
only such Stat . City. Church or other schools as teach
taught in the common schools and of this State
private schools and colleges ed
as law. at , music,
and 0 cts are taught.
motion to include rtens but not those operated as
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was seconded by Homer Kuhl. Mayor John C. Porter-
out of order and ed for vote on the motion,
Voting for the mo on. Puffe. Arthur T. Bacon.
and E. R. Coa1.son. Marston Tuck and Homer Kuhl voted
ndergartens be added to
that are solely nurse
the above paragraph. ex-
oo1.s. The motion was
Tuck. Homer Kuhl and
. Arthur T. Bacon,
in windows would be visible
would be left to the estab-
Section
was deleted.
amended. C. o. Canada
C. O. Canada.
for the
referred
the malt
M.
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21., 1972
was held
order at 7:30
ield. All Council
W. Charles. Asst.
J. E. David, Supt.
. Leon Hood.
Hardy of .
lanta Journal, Marietta
Invocation was given by Ward 7 Councilman Jack Miles.
Junior College.
justice in
department. This was referred
nor annexations
submitted by building inspector Leon
following action is recorded.
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Mayor John C. Porterfield welcomed to the City several gentlemen from Peru
who were guests of Mr. Sidney . and were here in interest of
airplanes from Lockheed.
Councilman C. O. Canada reported that the surplus equipment had been disposed
of and all the equipment had been removed except the roller which would be
moved soon. Mr. Canada also stated we now have a good pick up truck being
used in the street department.
Councilman Forster Puffe reported on the Street widening project
and stated that in addition to the original deeds that had been signed,
he had eight more deeds that had been signed and he would Iike to get Council
approval to pay these property owners. A list of the eight property owners
and the fees agreed upon was furnished to each Councilman. Mr. Puffe motioned
that we approve these figures for these land owners on Concord Road.
Kuhl seconded the motion which six to one. Marston Tuck opposed.
committee was requested to notify the City Attorney when quit claim deeds
are signed.
Councilman Forster Puffe stated that nothing more had been done on the Atlanta
Street project since the committee was trying to resolve Love-Concord
project first; . he did not forsee any problems with the exception of
possibly one or two land owners.
Forster stated the committee had discussed the sub-
residents on requesting no on-street parking. The
petition was signed by 46 residents on Carolyn Drive. Mr. Puffe
stated the committee did not recommend this be done at the present time since
it wouId require police patrolling on the street regularly and traffic tickets
would have to be to all violators. The committee recommended instead
that the City install SLOW signs at strategic points on the street.
and to solicity the cooperation of residents in keeping on-street parking to
a minimum. and also to caution their children of the dangers of playing in the
street. Mr. R. Coalson motioned that a letter be sent to all residents
on Carolyp listing the above mentioned alternatives and requesting their
cooperation. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and voted unanimously.
Mr. George Hardy stated the for the
for the eastside sewerage project should be
State Water Quality Control Board had
stated that bids should be let this
meeting. March 6. 1972.
lines. along with the lift station,
completed this week and that the
the lift station. Mr. Hardy
for opening at the next Council
Bid opening on the radio and generator for the new fire truck Was deferred to
next meeting.
received and
in Council on flood
for Cobb
Thompson-Wilson Co.. Atlanta. Ga. 36 HCB-002 .00 ea. (2% 10th)
64 HCB-005 .00 ea. del 2-3 wks)
Professional Maintenance. Smyrna. Ga. 36 IE Type 2 ea. (del 3-4 wks)
64 IES .. 5 ea.
Elec. Supply Co. . Atlanta. Ga. HCB-002 .50 ea.
HCB-005 $29.50 ea.
On moti the low
The on was seconded C. O.
sent out for the poles since there
unani.mously.
supplier.
was accepted.
bids were
Three sealed bids were received and opened in
and recorded as follows:
on one new
car
Wade Ford. Atlanta. Georgia
Ford.
, Mari.etta.
ia
$3,290.00
$3.477.57
$3.291.95
Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Jack Miles. the low bid of Wade Ford
The vote was unanimous.
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Bids were opened for sale of police car #13 and recorded as follows:
$950.00
$676.56
$526.00
$666.99
$800.00
$455.00
bids were referred to committee with authority
to Council. The motion was seconded
no bids on a c
discussed. Co
1968 sedan now
Public Works Superintendent; however. the
orster Puffe stated the committee had
the Civil Defense Department would be available
time and motioned this vehicle be turned over
The mati. s seconded by Homer
rector. s the 1968 sedan was one
Civil Defens ent and was needed
ley stated the car
into Atlanta to
Since the committee had relied
the motion and second was
this item back to committee
had not been
the monthly gas
to the next meeting.
se Bill had gone through the
pro ly be on the Senate agenda
four malt beverage applications and three
ord Road
@ Concord Rd.
pring Road
Apts.. Club
Wine:
Sam Theodocion. 1105 Cherokee Road
Sam Theodocion. 467 Joneshaw Road
Walter Wln. Watts. 3505 No. Lake Road
W. A. Sparks. 2278 Atlanta
heard March 6. 1972.
now have on wine
ublic hearings. he
rought back to Council
that once an application
committee. it should
signs to the indivi-
ormation know when
the time.
sewerage. stated that the
em in September; however.
The first bill received
stated the county engineer
commissioners had in-
that portion of
orterfield stated he
ted 1.200.000 gallons of
000 through the Bohanon
that the city and county
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on a fee until the entire system is turned on. Mr. Barrett agreed on
of the water purchased beginning with January 1972. Based on the 45%. the
bill for January received from the county was in the amount of $6.178.50 and
Mayor Porterfield asked Council to mail the check for this amount
and approval to pay the county at for the remainder of the year or until
such time the fully goes on the county at which time the city will
pay 90%. Jack motioned we accept the of the present water purchased.
C. O. Canada seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote.
The water and
an increase within
the county.
committee was
days to help
to study the rates and recommend
the additional fee by
Financial reports for January 1972 and seven months cumulative were deferred to
the next meeting.
On motion by Forster Puffe. seconded by C. o. Canada, the January 17, 1972
Minutes were approved as amended. The January 3. 1972 Minutes were approved on
motion by Mr. Forster Puffe as amended and subject to checking tape for this
meeting and making necessary change in wording regarding hiring of additional
attorney Love-Concord litigations if necessary. The motion was
seconded by Homer Kuhl and voted unanimously.
It was reported that the dual
a meeting each
accept registrations in City
and the committee is now working
registration and reapportionment committee holds
at 7:30 P. M. and we are now in position to
for city. county, state and national elections.
on the proposed reapportionment of wards.
Agenda completed. Under reports. Councilman C. O. Canada stated
we have on reserve with Cobb County Recreational Bond issue $10.805.29 and that
he was sending an amended list of projects we want to develop this summer and
the approximate cost of each project. Mr. Jim Oats will first review the list
and then it will be submitted to the Cobb County Commissioners who in turn will
issue a check upon receipt of a bill.
Councilman Forster Puffe motioned that Council authorize the City Attorney to
amend the zoning ordinance on R-2 high density residence from 16 units per acre
to conform with the county Mayor Porterfield a committee
of C. O. Canada. Chairman. T. Bacon and E. R. Coalson to make recommen-
dations as to what Council wants to include in the proposed amendment before
asking Mr. Tate to revise the ordinance and set a date for the public hearing
at the next Council meeting.
Councilman Marston Tuck the new fire hose was purchased from McLarty
Company. The 800 lb. rather than 600 lb. hose was purchased.
Meeting adjourned 9:11 P. M.
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