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06-06-1955 Regular Meetingrt 4 2 2.6 i The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council was held June 6, 1955 at the City Hall at 7:45 PM. MayorJames E. Quarles presiding with the following Councilmen present: N.F. Brenner, John S. Collier, Jean E. Johnson, A. M.-Poston and V. R.-Siddall. ` Motion N.E. Brenner seconded by A.M. Poston to adopt minutes as read. W. E. Cherry, resident on the south side -of Hawthorne Street stated a desire to purchase thirty • 30) •foot alley -adjoining his property. Polo Medlin of the Smyrna Taxi Company requested business license to operate taxi cabs in Smyrna for 1955. John Bradfield requested a one and one-half (12j' inch water meter for the residence of Dr. W. C. Mitchell on S. Atlanta .Street. R. B. Stewart of 593 Powder Springs Street requested information concerning the repaving with curb and gutter of Powder Springs Street, Jimmy Green requested business license to operate taxi cabs under the name of Safety Cab Company of 'Smyrnar atathe Texaco Service Station on N. Atlanta Street for 1955. Harold Davis represented the Volunteer Fire Department ,,_..d requested the city to provide a garage for the rescue unit. Referred to the Fire Committee and City Engineer to look into the feasibility of erecting a building on the west end of the police and fire building and report ; back at the next .ineeting. Mr,. Paul Pleak of 544 McLinden Avenue commended the fire department on the exc-ellant job that they did in putting out the fire in May to his house while he was away on vacation. R. S. Wilcox-6f7,,`D8ll­Avenue requested the paving completed and the curb backfilled as soon as possible. Letter of appreciation for the financial aid given read from Pre- School Association. Motion N.F. Brenner seconded A.M. Poston that the deposition on the backhoe be referred to the Water & Sewerage Committee with authority to act. Voted unanimous. Letter read from State Highway Department giving permission to erect light at Cherokee Rd. Referred to -Street Committee•to get prices on err.ecting Iraffic light. ` Motion R. Siddall seconded A.M. Poston that the following curb and gutter ordinances be: unanimously adopted on the following streets: Guthri§, Mann, Stephens and West Spring Street and sidewalk ordinance on south side of West Spring Street. Attached to these.minutes and made a part thereof. Voted unanimous. Councilman Jean E. Johnson retired. Discussion held with Mr. James Belcher on a more detailed audit for 195v. Motion N.E. Brenner seconded John S. Collier, that the regular meeting of Mayor and Council be postponed from July 4, to Ju17 6, 1955. Voted unanimous. Councilman Siddall read minutes of Street and Sidewalk Committee meeting. Recommendation that Mr. Thomas get figures on cost of widening with curb, gutter and sidewalk 6 i King Street from S.ank to Church Street. Motion N.F. Brenner seconded A.M. Poston that the part of the ordinance dated November 1, 1954 providing for paving aiAd improving with curb and gutter of Stephens Street from Davis to Mann Street be in the same and hereby repealed. Voting for; Collier, Brenner and Poston. Against: Siddall. Motion carried. Motion V.R. Siddall seconded A.M. Poston that the City Engineer be authorized to contract the placing of oil on Elizabeth Street at 227 five (5) cents per gallon. Voted unanimous. Councilman V.R. Siddall retired. Motion N.F. Brenner that the discussion on the spending of County Bond money earmarked for Smyrna be tabled till later. Motion A.M. Poston seconded John S. Collier that the County Bond money earmarked for Smyrna be used for street improvement in connection with curb and gutter. Voting for: Poston, and Collier. Against: Brenner. Motion carried. Motion N.E. Brenner seconded A.M. Poston that we purchase two (2) ton Ford truck for $2,044, excluding cost of mounting bed on truck, for the Construction Department. Voted unanimous. Motion N.E. Brenner seconded A.M. Poston that the property of Catherine B. Dorris designated on plat submitted adjoining existing city limits City of Smyrna be on application of Catherine B. Dorris accepted in City of Smyrna. Copy of ordinance and said plat attached to these minutes and rgade a part thereof. Voted unanimous. Motion N.E. Brenner seconded A.M. Poston that the property of Mrs. J.J. Richardson designated on plat submitted adjoining existing city limits City of Smyrna be on application of Mrs. J.J. Richardson accepted in City of Smyrna. Copy of ordinance and said plat attached to these minutes and.made a part thereof. Voted unanimous. Motion N.F. Brenner seconded A.M. Poston that business license be granted for 1955 to. Safety Cab Company on application. of J.L. Green to operate taxi cab company in City of Smyrna. Voted unanimous. Motion N.E. Brenner aeconded John S. Collier that Water & Sewerage service be given to the J.G. Morris Subdivision at the prevailing rate of $225.00 per unit and seventy-five (.75) cents per foot for water line with $3,000.00 advanced toward cost. Voted unanimous. Resolution from the Police Committee by Jean E. Johnson chairman read concerning the dog lease law read. Said letter of Councilman Johnson attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Motion John S. Collier seconded A.M. Poston to table indefinately the dog lease law. Voted unanimous. Motion N.7. Brenner seconded A.M. Poston to grant a busi.ness license to Smyrna Taxi Company f,)r 1955. Voted unanimous. Motion John S. Collier seconded A.M. Poston to adjourn. Voted unanimous. Meeting adjourned. MaEor,IJames E. Quarles Clerk, Helen Baldwin Councilman: N.F. Brenner Councilman: John S. Collier Councilmaa: Jean E. Johnson Councilmal: A.M. Poston Wa Counci an: Siddall