08-09-1955 Continued Regular Meeting' 2
Continuation of the regular meeting was h9.1d August.9, 1955 at 8:00
P. M. at the City Hall. Mayor James E. Quarles presiding with the
following covzncilmen present: N. E. Brenner, John S. Collier, A. M.
Poston and Jean E. Johnson.
Meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
Minutes of the August 1, meeting read as a matter of information.
A. T. Lee of Stephens Street requested that Stephens Street from
Davis to Tiann Street be paved without curb.
Motion A. PR. Poston seconded J. E. Johnson that we go on record
as endorsing and approving the Brochure with a plan to improve the
training facilities of the Civil Air Patrol. Said Brochure attached
to these minutes and made a part thereof. Voted unanimous.
Motion N. F. Brenner seconded John S. Collier that the recommendations
of the Citizens Improvement Committee be attached to these minutes
and made a part thereof. Voted unanimous.
Motion John S. Collier, seconded N. E. Brenner that P. A. Bond be
appointed acting Fire Chief with all authorities and. pay of that posi-
tion. Voted unanimous.
Motion John 5. Collier, seconded N. E. Brenner that P. x. Bond be
given authority to* hire another fireman. . Voted unanimous.
Finance report reviewed.
The expense account of Police Chief T. P. Epps referred to Police
Committee Chairman Jean E. Johnson.
Mayor Quarles requested that City T'ngineer t. L. Grist go ahead with
the road layout to Ward Park with Bill Ward. .
Chairman Police Committee Johnson reported on the hearing of Een
Jones. The findings were that the Jones boy interferred with the
Police business, resisted arrest and that he was not blackjacked,
Councilman Johnsen reported that the light switch has been installed
at the concession stand at the ball field.
A. M. Poston read letter from V. H. Gramount Jr. requesting permission
to sell Fuller Brush Products in the City.
Motion A. Y1. Poston seconded J. S. Collier that V. H. Gramount Jr. be
granted a license for $17.50 for the balance of the business year 1955.
Voted. unanimous.
Petition presented by A. T. Lee requesting that Stephens Street from
Mann to Davis Street be paved without curb and gutter.
An Ordinance was introduced by N. E. Brenner seconded by J. 7. Johnson
providing that Stephens Street betwenn Davis and Mann Street be im-
proved by paving. Copy of said ordinance attached to these minutes and
made a part thereof.
Motion for adoption of Section 6 and 7 of ordinance for paving of
Stephens Street by N. E. Brenner seconded by Jean E. Johnson.
Voted unanimous.
Motion N. E. Brenner seconded J. E. Johnson that the property owned by
Belmont Hills Company and known as the Concord Estates Subdivision
designated on plat submitted adjoining existing city limits, City of
Smyrna be on application of Belmont hills Company accepted in City of
Smyrna. Copy of - ordinance and said plat attached to these minutes and
Y^ade a -part thereof. Voted unanimous.
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Motion N. .E. Brenner seconded J. S. Collier that the4regular meeting
of Mayor and Council be postponed till Tuesday, September 6, 1955
on account of the holiday. Voted unanimous.
Motion N.*E. Brenner, seconded A. Td. Poston to adjourn..Voted unanimous.
M-eeting adjourned.
Ma6Vr James E. Quarles Clerk: Mrs. Helen Baldwin
Councilman: N. E. Brenner Councilman: John S. Collier
Councilman: A. 14. Poston Councilman: Jean E. Johnson
A special meeting of the Mayor and Council was held August 20, 1955
at 6:30 P. M. at the City Hall. Mayor James E. Quarles presiding
with the following councilmen present: N. E. Brenner, John S. Collies.'
A. M. Poston, V. R. Siddall and Jean E. Johnson. City Attorney
Harold S. Willingham was present.
A lenGthly discussion was held on the pro and cons of a Bond election.
Motion John S. Collier seconded Jean E. Johnson. The following
attached bond ordinance was -unanimously adopted.
Motion N. E. Brenner seconded .Jean E. Johnson that the contract from
Robinson Humphrey be accepted by City and Mayor be authorized to
sign same on behalf and clerk authorized to attest Mayors signature
and fix city seal. Voted unanimous.
Motion Jean E. Johnson seconded Johh S. Collier that Water and Sewerage
Committee be given authority to negotiate and purchase a boon or
jack to handle pipe. Voted unanimous.
Motion by N. E. Brenner seconded Jean E. Johnson to adjourn. Meeting
adjourned.
M yo James F. Quarles Clerk. Mrs. Helen Baldwin
Councilman: N. E. Brenner
Councilman: A. M. Poston
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Counci m n• V. R. Siddall
Councilman: John S. Collier
Councilman: Jean E. Johnson