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02-01-1960 Regular Meeting119 February 1, 1960 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council, pursuant to Charter was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia on February 1, 1960 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. ,'!'Councilmen present: R. J. Austin, H. E. Ingram, J. B. Ables, R. J. McCurry, W. B. Sanders, W. L. Keck and J. K. Chastain. Mayor George W. Kreeger called the meeting to order and requested the minutes of January meetings be read in council. Minutes accepted as corrected.; Motion R. J. McCurry; second, H. E. Ingram. Unanimous. Ornamental metal signs were displayed in Council Room calling out City of Smyrna as a Bird Sanctuary. Mrs. L. E. Haws representing the Jonquil Garden Club requested per- mission for permanent erection. City agreed to install the four signs upon receipt of location from the Garden Club. Motion by J. B. Ables, second by R. J. Austin. The repetitive drainage problem came before Council; spokesman W. C. McCurdy, 446 - Pinedale Drive claiming drainage problem in area of Pinedale Drive to Oakdale Drive becomes more hazardous each year. Action on this project came during discussion by Council and City Engineer, when J. B. Ables motioned that $600.00 be appropriated for the job and bids secured covering purchase of pipe. Labor.assigned.to Construction -.and Street departments. Motion seconded by H. E. Ingram; Voted unanimous. Memo: Cost to be paid from 1960 Contingent Fund. .c 1960 budget control approved by Council, was discussed by Chairman of Finance, J. B. Ables with request for monthly analysis with memo calling out months wherein purchases of high value would -occur. Item No. 3 of Feb. 2nd agenda with reference to inspection fees, covering building permits was deferred. Engineer Sam Hensley reported progress on No. 4 underground lift station and set completion date at 2-4-60. He also stated gravel pit off South Cobb Drive in progress withLdompletion date immediately following the Brawner Sewer line. Council approved a ten cent per mile allowance for use of personal car (Elmer Wester) pending purchase and delivery of new pick-up truck. Four bids were opened. based on specifications submitted for one half ton pick-up truck. Bids were as follows: •Day's Chevrolet, Acworth $1,548.84 Al Means, Ford, Decatur 1,475.00 , Cooper Ford Sales, Marietta 1,575.88 Anderson Motor Co., Marietta 1,574.71 Action on purchase came, during discussion on equipment and optional accessories, when Councilman H. E. Ingram motioned to rescind previous action and. accept bid of Day's Chevrolet. J. B. Ables seconded the motion. The vote carried, five to two. Council- men McCurry and Sanders voting against. Commenting on sealed bids, Mayor Kreeger reminded Council that bid requestes originated by City of Smyrna shall be in writing with all specifications clearly stated. and reviewed by Mayor and. Council prior to mailing and in cases of emergency by Mayor and Contracts Committee. Recommendation put in motion: J. K. Chastain, second, by R. J. Austin. Voted unanimous. Council voted unanimous, motion by R. J. McCurry, second.by R. J. Austin, to accept Sam Hensley's recommendation regarding corrective action on sewerage problem at 201 Walker Street. (Cost estimated.at $150.00 for pipe and.$150.00 re -surfacing to be paid. from Paving Fund.) Councilman W. L. Keck reported the contract for purchase of 500 meters (1960-1961) was given to -:the low bidder, Southern Meter and Supply Co., Hapeville, Georgia at $27.00 per meter including accessories. • Bids for cast iron water pipe in quantities to meet future requirements were opened but not read.. W. B. Sanders moved, "We refer action to department head and engineer to set up specifications and follow adopted procedure regarding submission of bids." Voted unanimous on R. J. McCurry's second. Assignment to reduce costs of car, truck, and equipment repair through preventive maintenance was deferred. COMMITTEE REPORTS City i�1 eer. Mr. Sam Hensley reported on progress and specifications - Creatwood Project, Un No. 1. Continuation of February 1, 1960 Councilman H.<E. Ingram called out February 8th for Council to meet at 7:30 P.M. and finalize Codes and Regulations pertaining to Builders and. Developers. Councilman W. B. Sanders reported on Dickson Shopping Center stating his committee may have firm coR(clusion by scheduled meeting set for February 2, 1960. Councilman R. J. McCurry reported progress on sale of City owned property, South --Cobb Drive. Final decision deferred. Councilman McCurry reported on his committee progress to date on easements covering sewerage facilities in Ward No. 1. Councilman W. B. Sanders, head of the School Board Committee called on City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram for his report. Mr. Ingram read in Council and explained his gill calling for a constitutional amendment which we hope will insure continuous publi6"education in the City.- W. B. Sanders motion to request our Legislative Body to act on amendment to the Constitution, carried - R. J. McCurry seconded the motion. Mayor G. W. Kreeger, in discussion of employees group insurance, empowered the Contracts Committee to prepare a resolution authorizing the City of Smyrna to legally deduct from wages earned. and reimburse from city funds a percentage of total premium coverage affecting employees insured under group insurance policy as of record.. Mayor G. W. Kreeger and Finance Chairman J. B. Ables discussed comprehensive liability and workmans compensation insurance which cost the City in excess of $10,000.00 during 1959• Mayor Kreeger assigned the following committee to secure j_f bids for total coverage during 1960 as follows: R. J. McCurry, W. L, Keck & J. K. Chastain. In other action, chairman of the following committee reported progress on the following assignments. J. B. Ables South Atlanta Sewerage facilities W.'B. Sanders Accounts payable, Cobb County Water System W. B. Sanders Accounts receivable, 1958 Sanitary Disposal Tax. J. B. Ables Study of Current Business License Tax. G. Conley Ingram Ordinances and Charter re -write. Sam Hensley Plat -water and sewerage cut offs, etc. J. K. Chastain City Manager Bill In final action Council voted to refund $49.00 to citizen W. P. Gillham,Jr. of Marston St. for sewerage overcharge on water bills for 40 months plus $9.00 re- imbursement of Sanitary Disposal Tax imposed by Council for 1958 and 1959. In this case per facts submitted.Mr. Gillham paid for lateral in 1956 and never authorized. tap -on to public sewer in Marston St. R. J. McCurry motioned to refund. Council- man R. J. Austin amended motion to pay from water revenue fund, and the vote was unanimous. . 4 Councilman R. J. Austin voted to adjourn. J. B. Ables seconded.. Meeting adjourned.10:25 P.M. February 15, 1960 A called meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall on February 15, 1960 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Mayor George_ W. Kreeger presided, and.all councilmen were present. I - 4 ,., Agenda for this meeting called out as Item No. 1 an application of D. L. Stokes to zone from residential to multiple housing an acre of land in the Roswel1-Whitfield vicinity. Mr. Jack Cook representing the Company, presented plans for a_thirty-two unit apartment ;'project. Sixteen citizens appeared in council to protest re -zoning and selected"Councilman R. J. McCurry as spokesman. After discussion, Mayor Kreeger announced the petition to re -zone would.be deferred and appointed the following committee to investigate and report February 29 1960: - R. J. McCurry, chairman; W. B. Sanders, J. K, Chastain and Sam Hensley. Motion by Robert J. Austin, second by R. 'J. McCurry that salary of T. J. Peck be increased effective 3-1-60 from present rate of $285.00 per month to $300.00 ,„ per month. Voted. unanimous. Reports submitted.by City Hall of January 1960 expenditures by accounting dis- tribution measured. against accepted budget control were distributed and read. in council. The reports covering all departments paid from General Fund received favorable comment from Mayor George W. Kreeger and Finance Chairman J. B. Ables.