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02-08-1958 Continued Recessed Meeting_53 February 3, 1958 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held February 3, 1958 at 7:00 P. M. at the City Hall. Mayor J. M. Gibson presided with the following Councilmen present: Messrs. J. B. Ables, J. V. Brooks, L. C. Dodd, G. W. Kreeger, J. B. Rhodes, W. B. Sanders and R. H. Wood. Meeting called to order. Minutes of the.previous meetings in January 1958 were read. Some revisions were noted and corrections made. Motion made by Mr. J. B. Rhodes to accept minutes as read except to add amendment by J..B. Ables to increase beer retail license.to,$l,000.00. This was added to the minutes and the vote on -amendment recorded (see Page �"�No. 49) . Seconded by R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous. � On move.by G. W. Kreeger, the following ordindree was unanimously adopted on second by J. B. Ables. (a) Electrical examinations to be held. third Tuesday of second month of each quarter at 8:00'P. M. (b) Any house with range panel or any house with 1000.or more square feet shall have 100 amp. service. (c) All commercial buildings shall be wired with rigid conduit or tubing throughout. (d) No permit to be issued on commercial buildings until a wiring plan has been submitted to the City Hall for Electrical Board's approval. Adopted by Council this 3rd day of February 1958 Zoning Reouest, G. F. gown Property -South -Atlanta & Love ttreets. Council unanimously rejected spot zoning as a policy and referred all spot or unit zoning to the Planning and Zoning Commission. During the hearing Mr. J. B. Rhodes moved the city set in force a phase to eliminate all spot zoning by advertising a proposal to zone an area in downte m Smyrna along Atlanta Avenue and Love Street and extending West beyond King Street, thence in a.Northerly direction to Bank Street and East to intersection of Atlanta Street. Motion tabled to next regular meeting. Mr.. George Kreeger'moved and J. B. Ables seconded to adopt the recommendation and reporf of Chairman W. M. Reed of the Planning and Zoning Commission which Mayor. J. M. Gibson ruled, killed the application to spot zone the Love and Atlanta Street site for commercial purposes. On motion by R. H. Wood, seconded by G, W. Kreeger meeting was recessed to Saturday, 10i00 A. M. February 8, 1958. February 8, 1958 Continuation of the recessed February 3, 1.958 meeting was held February 8, 1958 at 9:00 A. M., Mayor J. M. Gibson presiding and the f ollcwing council- men present: Messrs. George Kreeger, J. V. Brooks,`J. B. Abler, J. B. Rhodes, W. B. Sanders, R. H. Wood and L. C. Dodd. Motion made by R. H. Wood and seconded'by A. B. Ables to appoint Mr. Harry B. Mi.tchell`as the Smyrna Representative to the Cobb County Recreation Authority (Parks Board). Voted unanimous. Recommendation by J. B. Rhodes to accept three (3) sealed bids for Police and Fireman's uniforms. Upon the recommendation of the Mayor a motion was made by Mr. J. B. Rhodes seconded•by Mr. R. H. Wood that the garbage rates for business establish- ments be changed to range from $3.00 to $15.CO based on services rendered. Votedunanimous. Mayor Gibson to make survey. Mayor Gibson appointed Mr. Geo. Kreeger to serve on a committee, with Mr. R. H. Wood on the right-of-way for the park across from the Cherokee Med- ical Center. Mayor Gibson appointed a committee, Messrs. W. B. Sanders, L. C. Dodd; and J. V. Brooks to make recommendations to Council on regards to some citizens who are being charged two (2) water bills and two (2) garbage bills, due Continuation of February 8, 1958 to the fact that, they have one, or. two rooms, rented out. The License committee had no report. They were requested to complete license report by next Saturday if possible. Soft drink trucks were told by Mayor Gibson to come on,into city until something could be done about the license. The committee was asked to make some adjustments for soft drinks licenses. Motion, made by J. B. Ables to refer matter back to committee.. Seconded by Geo. Kreeger. Voted unanimous. Motion made by Geo. Kreeger to accept procedure of purchases as outlined and. presented by L. C, Dodd. Seconded by J. B. Rhodes.. Voted unanimous. 9 . A report was given by Chairman of Planning Commission, W. M. Reed on the ex- tension and. zoning of the business district of Smyrna as per plat furnished by the engineers. Motion made by J. B. Ables that the planning commission in conjunction with the city engineer draw up a plat for rezoning and.bring to council for study and then return to council for hearing. This motion was seconded by W. B. Sanders with an amendment to include that the"date be changed -to the 3rd of March instead of the 22nd of February and that, the committee be instructed to give plat to consider rezoning. Motion as amended was seconded by Geo. Kreeger. Voted unanimous. Motion made by J. B. Ables requesting that the Planning Commission in conjun- tion with the city engineer draw up a plat and description of proposed pro- perties and bring back,to council for study and. setting of hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. R. H. Wood. Voting for Messrs. J.,B.°Ables and R. H. Wood. Voting against: Messrs Geo. Kreeger, J. V. Brooks, J. B: Rhodes, W. B. Sanders and L. C. Dodd. Motion made by Geo. Kreeger to authorize the Planning Board to advertise this hearing on the proposed zoning of the area outlined in this plan and date of hearing to be set March 3rd at 7:00 P. M. Seconded by J. B. Rhodes. Voted un- animous. G. Conley Ingram read a letter requesting a hearing for A. J. Wills who was charged.with installing plumbing fixtures without a license on Dec. 17, 1957. Officer Poss read the charges. Attorney Ingram was -authorized. to notify the attorney representing A. J. Wills that a hearing was set for next°Saturday. Mayor Gibson recommended the appointment of a committee of three (3) to ne- gotiate a loan with the bank for $35,000 to be paid. back by Dec. 31, 1958 and report back to council. J. B. Rhodes and L. C. Dodd'to°serve onlcom- mittee with the Mayor. e Geo. Kreeger made motion that committee negotiate with bank to determine if we"can borrow a sum of money up to $35,000 and the amount of interest. Seconded by J. B. Brooks. Voted unanimous. ' Motion •made by R. H. Mood tb accept into the city limits the proposed sub- division of Wm. A. (Bill) Ward and Wm. A. Shipp under the advisement of City 'Engineers that these engineering"conditions have been complied with. Wm.�A. Z�Jard's sub -division to be approximately 112 acres, Land Lots #407,408,409�in the 2nd section, 17th District. The Ern. A. Shipp sub-division'approximat.ely 50 acres, Land Lots #410 and 411 in the second Section of the 17th District and which is known as the Margaret Bassin property. Secdn.ded by,J. B. Rhodes. Voted unanimous. ° A report frog Hensley and Associates, Inc. made the following recommendations: 1. We therefore recommend that parking be removed from the'Nopth side of Spring Street from Atlanta Street to the railroad. Secondly, that parking be removed from Atlanta Street as'follows: East side from Spring Street to the North property line extension of Bank Street. West side from Spring Street to Concord Road. " 2. Street Marking -That three lanes be installed on Atlanta Street from Bank Street south for a distance of approximately 200 ft. south of Spring Street Fig. 1. That the center lane be marked for left turns only. , V. DFr Continuation of February 8, 1958 3. Traffic Signal- That the existing signal be redesigned to provide a left turn -straight through movement for south bound, traffic on Atlanta Street Fig. 2. During the peak hour 18% of the south bound traffic Urished to turn left. However, since only 4% of the north bound desire to turn left this can be handled by providing a left turn storage lane but no special signal interval. Motion made by J. B. Rhodes to accept Engineer's report as read to include No Parking from the south corner of Spring St. to parking lot entrance on Concord Road. and. make purchase of new light to use at Atlanta St. & Spring St. and use old light some other place. Seconded by J. B. Ables. Voted unanimous. Copy of said recommendation attached and made a part of the minutes thereof. , Attorney G. Conley Ingram read request from Homer Clackum's attorney for compensation for his car. Motion made by J. B. Rhodes to refuse compensa- tion. Motion seconded by Geo. Kreeger. Voted unanimous. Motion made by J. B. Ables that salaries be set by department heads with the authority to adjust salaries as they see fit as long as they stay within their budget until March 31st and then realignment. Motion seconded. by J. B. Rhodes with the amendment that each department head uses criterior in set- ting rates of individuals, those minimums and maximums as set forth in the finance department for the calendar year of 1957. Second to the amendment by J. B. Ables. Voting for:. J. B. Ables, W. B. Sanders. Voting against: J. B. Rhodes, L. C. Dodd, Geo. Kreeger and J. V. Brooks. Motion made by W. B. Sanders that all changes in payroll, increase,or de- crease, be made in writing. Seconded by L. C. Dodd. Voted unanimous. Motion made by J. B. Ables to accept the following resolution ---- BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SP•TYRNA GEORGIA: Section I That all matters of discussion brought before Mayor and Council of said City shall not be called to a vote by said governing body until such time that all present members of said governing body shall have the opportunity and time required to voice their opinion on the subject matter. Section II That section one of the subject resolution shall not restrict the discussion time unless a prescribed time is agreed. upon by three fourtly of the members of said governing body that are present at a regular or called meeting. Section III That Robert's Rules of Parliamentary order shall govern the preceedings,of, the Council insofar as the same are applicable. , I, :Section IV That the rules contained in this .resolution are binding on the Mayor and Council and can be altered only by motion, submitted at a meeting previous to the one at vhich the vote is taken. Section V That the Mayor prepare an agenda of items that are to be brought before Council. A copy of the agenda is to be supplied to each Councilman at least three days prior to a regular meeting. Special or called meetings may be an exception. Seconded by R. H. Wood. Voting for: J. B. Ables, W. B. Sanders. Voting against: J. V. Brooks, Geo. Kreeger, J. B. Rhodes, and L. C. Dodd. Abstain: R. H. ?flood Motion made by J. B. Rhodes to assign personnel to secure signatures on easements for the Northcutt disposal plant.. Seconded by R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous. Motion was made by R. H. Wood to secure Mr. Lex Jolly to secure signatures on easements at a salary not to exceed $150.00. Seconded by J. B. Ables with the amendment to accept a salary called out by Mr. Jolly and not to Fla *jW Continuation of February 8, 1958 exceed $150.00. Voted unanimous. ?otien made by R. H. Wood and seconded by Geo. Kreeger to negotiate with,Mr. McCollum for rock for Church Street. Voted unanimous. Motion was made by J. B. Rhodes to recess until next Saturday. February 15th at 1:00 P. M. Seconded by R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous. February 15, 1958 Continuation of the recessed February 8, 1958 meeting was held. February 15, 1958 at 1:00 P. M. at the City Hall. Mayor J. M. Gibson presiding and the following councilmen present: Messrs. George Kreeger, J. B. Ables, J. B. Rhodes, R. H. Wood,a nd L. C. Dodd. Councilman J. V. Brooks and Councilman W. B. Sanders Ere absent. Motion was made by J. B. Rhodes to authorize construction of signs and. that they be approved by Chairman Wood and that he have the author.ity.to place,.these signs inside the city parks and in such a manner as he deems necessary. Seconded by .George Kreeger. Voted unanimous. Durham Schane of Wootten, Long & Jones represented A. J. Wills at his hearing. Mayor recommended that we refund, $27.00 too A., J.. Wills and dismiss case. and that his company not,do business in the City of Smyrna for the next two.years. George Kreeger made motion to this effect. Seconded by J. B. Rhodes. Voted unanimous. . > Motion made by J. B. Ables that Planning Committee give minutes of their mect_- ing to council body as to recommendations and how they voted. Seconded by R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous. Motion made by L. C. Dodd to pay bi11 to Marietta Automotive Parts. Seconded by R. H. Wood.. Voted unanimous. Motion made by L. C. Dodd to pay every 1957 or prior bill next week and that this council concur in whatever bank transfers are necessary. Seconded by J. B. Rhodes. Voted unanimous. Motion made by J. B. Rhodes that the Chief of Police and.Fire Chief select the uniforms and companies in the best interest of Smyrna with approval of depart- ment heads, and that these recommendations be brought to council for approval, seconded by L. C. Dodd. Voted unanimous. Committee J. B. Rhodes recommended that priviledge license be put under super- vision or under survellance (least restrictions) and that proper application be drawn up. J. B; Ables made a motion to accept Mr. Rhodes recommendation. Seconded by L. C. Dodd. Voted unanimous. Committee J. B. Rhodes also made a recommendation that taxi license be set at $200.00 per year and may operate as many as 10 cabs. $25.00 fee each for all additional cabs for the year and this not be pro -rated. Mayor Gibson recommended that we employ a man who has had bookkeeping experience that he can be•trained by the City Clerk for overall supervision. Motion made by L.C. Dodd to authorize to place in City Hall a full time account- ant at the earliest- possible date at a rate of pay necessary and in reason to get work done. Seconded by George Kreeger. Voted unanimcus.. Motion to recess until Saturday, February, February 22, 1958 at 9:00 A. M. by J. B. Rhodes. Seconded by R. H. Wood.. Voted unanimous.