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11-07-1955 Regular Meeting0 0 The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council was held November 7, 1955 at the City Hall at 7:45 p.m. Mayor James F. Quarles presiding with the following councilmen present: N. E. Brenner, John S. Collier, and A. M. Poston. The ensuing following councilmen were present: Bolton, Scarborough, Sonenburg, and Wood. Motion N. E. Brenner seconded by John S. Collier that the minutes be adopted as read. Voted unanimous. Hearing was opened on the paving of Elizabeth Street. Among those protesting the paving of said street as petition.requested were: Ralph Green, Mr. Sanders, Phagan Durham, Mrs. B. B. Cochran and Mrs. Jessie Dobbs. Action on the paving of Elizabeth Street postponed until Mayor Quarles could check with City Attorney on action council could take. Hearing opened on the curb and gutter for Bank Street. An ordinance was introduced by N. E. Brenner seconded by John S. Collier providing that Bank Street between Atlanta and Guthrie Street be improved by the construction of3 each side with concrete curb and gutter. Copy of said ordinance attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Move for adoption of Section 6 and 7 of Ordinance for construction of concrete curb and gutter on Bank Street by N. E. Brenner seconded by John S. Collier. Voted unanimous. Mr. Paul White of 578 Dell Avenue requested action on Dell Avenues 100% pet it ion f or curb and gutter. Hearing opened on the sidewalk for Bank Street. An Ordinance was introduced by N. E. Brenner seconded by A. M. Poston providing that Bank Street between Atlanta and Guthrie Street be improved by the _ construction on egch side with concrete sidewalk. Copy of said Qrdinance.attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Move for adoption of Section 6 and 7 of Ordinance for construction of concrete sidewalk on Bank Str-et by N. E. Brenner and seconded by A. M. Poston. Election Manager Bob Austin read the certified returns of the Regular City Election held November 5, 1955. Attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Motion Jean E. Johnson seconded John S. Collier that the returns for the,Regular Blection be accepted subject to any contest. Voted unanimous. Motion John S. Collier seconded Jean F. Johnson that the one year widow support of Mrs. Thelma Duncan be acknowledged and recognized, relieving her of the 1955 advalorum taxes. Voted unanimous. Motion N. E Brenner seconded A. M. Poston that the hearing for the following four (4) pieces of property requesting zoning for JI business be set for November 28, 1955 at 8:00 p.m. 1. R. B. Logan 210 Brown Circle 2. Mrs. Mary M. Benson Lot 1 -Block A. Green Hill Subdivision 3. Mrs. Geory Marchman 498 Concord Road 4. Wayne D. i le s 328 Concord Road Voted unanimous. Motion John S. Collier seconded A. M4 Poston that the following equipment be purchased for the Fire Department: - .1 Siamise $102.50 .2 Brackets for fire extinguishers 30.90 . *2 fog tips for 22" nozzel 80.00 2 doz. Hose gaskets 3.00 1 kelley Tool 12.00 4 Beds (Spring & Mattress) 240.00 Total 0467.51 Voted unanimous. Motion John S. Collier seconded A. M. Poston that the Assist. Fire Chieffs salary be raised from $230.00 to $ 250.00 and all other Firemen's salary be raised from $200.00 to $225.00 per month. Mayor Quarles recommended that these salary raises be held up till 1st. of year. Voting for - Collier, Poston. Against -Brenner Abstaining - Johnson. #ayor Quarles read letter from Ventura,Inc. requesting dead end water lines to be flushed more often. Motion N. m,. Brenner seconded Jean E. Johnson that water line be run off Cooper Lake Road approximately 62000 feet for Raymond Reed at a cost of seventy-five (.75) cents per foot and $75.00 per meter. Voted unanimous. Motion A. M. Poston seconded N. E. Brenner that the contract for the paving of Stephens Street from Davis to Mann Street go to C. W. Matthews for $1425.00. Voted unanimous. A discussion was held on the fleet coverage of the City Equipment. Mayor Quarles appointed N. E. Brenner as chairman of an Insurance Comte mittee with Johnson and Quarles with A. V. Bolton and Murray Sonenburg sitting in. Meeting to be held Wednesday, November 9, at 8 p.m. Motion Jean E. Johnson seconded N. E. Brenner to adopt an ordinance to provide for form of bond for the City of Smyrna Recreation Bonds and Municipal Building Improvements Bonds. Attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Voted unanimous. Motion N. E. Brenner'seconded A. M. Poston to adjourn. Meeting adiourned. �7 Mayor/'J�6es E. Quarles Clerk: Helen Baldwin Councilman: N. E. Brenner Councilman: John S. Collier Councilman: A. M. Poston A special meeting of the Mayor and Council was held November 28, 1955 at the City Hall. Mayor games F. Quarles presiding with the following Councilmen present: N. 'r. Brenner, John S. Collier and Jean E. Johnson. Meeting was called to order. Purpose of meeting to hear the pro and cons on the four spots requesting to be zoned for business. Motion N. F. Brenner seconded John S. Collier that the request of Wayne Giles to zone the rear of 328 Concord Road for Radio and TV Repair he granted for the duration of the present property owner with the time element. for undue noise be set for 10:30 P.M. Voted unanimous. Motion N. F. Brenner seconded by •Tohn S. Collier that the property of R. B. Logan located 210 Brown Circle be zoned for business for the duration of the present property owner. Voted unanimous. Mrs. Geo. Marchman'4 request for rezoning 498 Concord Road for a beauty shop deferred to Monday December 5, 1955 as four complaints were presented against said rezoning. Motion N. F. Brenner seconded Jean E. Johnson that Lot 1- Rlock A - Greenhill Subdivision be zoned for business Said property belonging