03-07-1960 Regular MeetingMarch 7, 1960
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council pursuant to charter was held at City
Hall, Smyrna, March.7,.1960. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided and called the meeting
to order at 7:00 P.M. All councilmen were present. Mrs. Walter E. Abbott's eighth
grade class was in attendance for the meeting.
Council approved on unanimous vote, a motion by H. E. Ingram which granted per-
mission to the Greenridge Garden Club, (spokesman, Mrs. R. E. McDaniel) to erect
ornamental entrance signs and street markers in the area of Ward Park and Greenridge
Estates.
Council R. J. McCurry set March 16, 1960 as the date for a meeting to resolve
problem of Little League Ball Park called out by Citizen Griffin Turner.
An application submitted by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Branch, 382 Church Street, requested
zoning from residential to multiple housing an area fronting on Church Street to
Stephens Street - approximately 3.1 acres. On J. B. Ables' motion, seconded by J. K.
_Chastain, council approved.the zoning request be advertised and set date for public
hearing as March 21, 1960, 7:00 P.M.
Minutes of.regular and called meetings, month of February were accepted as
corrected on motion by J. B. Ables and second by W. L. Keck. Voted.unanimous.
Committee members W. B. Sanders and W. L. Keck appointed by Mayor Kreeger
reported on annexation of 14 acres on west side of South Cobb Drive in land lot 345•
The request for annexation by Glendale Enterprises, Inc., was deferred. on recommen-
dation of the committee pending further study by Engineer Sam Hensley on re -direction
of sewer lines through the area.
Council heard the Committee's report on day nurseries. Action came when Chairman
W. L. Keck motioned. to issue operator's license covering 1960 City inspection fee for
Lad.& Lassie Nursery of 339 Wayland Court to Mrs. G. A. Rosser, subject to full com-
pliance with Day Nursery Ordinance and. amendment dated 10-12-59. Seconded by J., B.
Ables and voted unanimous.
On W. B. Sanders' motion, seconded.by R". J. McCurry, Lullaby Day Nursery, operated
by Mrs. C. R. Mann of 487 Ridgecrest Road, was authorized to open subject to full
compliance with existing ordinance. Voted unanimous.
City Hall was requested on motion by W. L. Keck, seconded by R. J. McCurry, to
establish procedure on future applicants as follows: -
(1) Issue copy of ordinance and amendment.
(2) Request Board of Health;Application.
(3) Notarized petition (submit to council).
(4) City inspections and Health Department approvals.
(5) Issue inspection license.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger appointed Mr. A. F. Krueger to assist in 1960 tax appraisal
field assignment, relieving G. A. Potter by reason of Merit Board regulations.
Contracts Committee Chairman H. E. Ingram reported.his committee's review of
specifications and bids on one 2-ton construction department truck. On motion by
H. E. Ingram and second by W. L. Keck, the low bid of Cooper Ford.Sales, Marietta,
Georgia, was accepted in the amount of $2,117.80. Voted unanimous.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger brought before council a proposal or tentative..agreement be-
tween City of Smyrna and Cobb County -Marietta Public Library Board. Discussion hinged
on matching funds in the amount of $1,000.00 which per contract would purchase $2,000.00
in new books for Smyrna Library.
Councilman H. E. Ingram motioned this council accept the offer of Cobb County -
Marietta Public Library Board and further, we match the fund up to $1,000.00 for purchase
of new books for Smyrna Library. Second by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
Motion by J. B. Ables, second by R. J. McCurry that excess ofer $9,000.00 of the
Georgia Power Company tax for 1959 be appropriated. and shall constitute the initial
payment upon signing of contract.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger appointed Councilman Ables to represent the City of Smyrna
on the Smyrna Library Board.
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Continuation of March 7, 1960
R. J. McCurry, speaking in council on claims procedure affecting employees injured.
on the job and reporting same, made the following motion: - "I motion that all future
employee injurie's be reported.immediately after visitation to the doctor by the injured
employee, such reporting being in the form of visiting the Poston Insurance Agency (Mr.
Bob Fowler) where proper forms will be filed.for the City of Smyrna with the insuring
company, and that failure to do so, without proper cause, may result in disciplinary
action agairis the fuilty employees - with the understanding that department heads must
cooperate fully towards policing this policy. Furthermore, a memorandum to be prepared
by the City Clerk and signed by the Mayor, is to be distributed to all City employees
advising them of their duties pertaining to claims made in connection with injuries sus-
tained on the job and advising against negligence and carelessness on the job."
Motion was seconded by W. B. Sanders and carried.
IN OTHER ACTION, CITY COUNCIL: -
(a)• Authorized -City Attorney to write letter of notification stating City of
Smyrna was not -interested in paving of Dundee Drive Extension.
- (b) Survey of Pony League Ball Park to be completed by March 8, 1960 per Sam
Hensley. Title reported O.K. by G. Conley Ingraml
(c) Minimum and maximum wage scales in progress per W. B. Sanders.
'(d) Withheld refund of 1959 taxes to Mrs. F. H. Stillwell (Widow's ssgpport -
Ga. Code 113-1002) pending certified copy of claim., Motion by J. B. Ables, second by
H. E. Ingram. Voted 6 to 11 W. B. Sanders against refund..
(d.) Authorized (on W. B. Sanders' motion and second.by W. L. Keck) the appointment
of Acting Chief H. E. Brown as Marshall of the Town, and that he be authorized by Mayor
and. Council to collect delinquent property taxes, levy or sell.
Motion by Finance Chairman J. B. Ables - "We -adopt a resolution from this body to
the Bank of Smyrna and/or participating banks to borrow as needed. fifty thousand.dollars
($50,000.00) for current operating expenses during the calendar year of 1960. Further
motioned that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the first note and the succeeding
notes as required at the Bank of Smyrna. Total principal bearing interest at 5% per annum
payable to Bank of Smyrna on or before December 31, 1960." Motion seconded by Councilman
R. ' J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
Motion by W. B. Sanders, second by R. J. McCurry as follows: - We establish March 21,
1960 as the date for hearing on the zoning from residential to business the property
located and.known as 628 Concord Road, provided the owner of said property make application
in writing, submit legal description of said.property and reimburse City Hall the cost df
advertising.
Engineer Sam Hensley brought council up to date on the Smyrna Master Plan with Verbal
explanations together with charts and maps. The discussion which followed hinged mostly
on -zoning for business the area from Love Street to Belmont Hills.
Mayor George Kreeger appointed the following committee to study and determine proper
land usage for business zoning of the area called out. Chairman: R. J. McCurry, J. B.
Ables, and Sam Hensley.
Motion to adjourn by W. B. Sanders. Second, W. L. Keck.
Adjourn 10:15 P.M.
Next meeting - hearing on "Codes and Regulations" 3-14-60.
March 14,-1960.
A called meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, March 14, 1960 at
7:30 P:M. Mayor George W. Kreeger presided, and all councilmen were present except
Robert J. Austin.
Purpose of the meeting as called out in the minutes was a hearing to consider proposed
"City of Smyrna Codes and Regulations" applicable to subdividers, developers, builders,
and contractors and to accept or correct the finalized draft of said -Codes and Regulations.
Discussion during the one hour meeting centered on
(1) costly drainage problems inherited.by lack of prior regulations.
(2) added cost of submitting preliminary plan to City Engineer
(3) objection to setting aside fire percent of subdivided lands for park usage.
Adoption of Codes and Regulations was deferred.to April 4, 1960 meeting by Mayor
George Kreeger, allowing time to resolve several problems called out.
Motion t8 adjourn J. K. Chastain
Adjourn :25 O'clock P.M.
March 21, 1960
A called meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall on March 21, 196o.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided and.called.the meeting to order at 7:00 O'clock P.M.
Council present: - H. E. Ingram, J. B. Ables, R. J. McCurry, W. B. Sanders, W. L. Keck,
and. J. K. Chastain. Councilman R. J. Austin was absent.
Council listened to the reading of a letter addressed to Mayor and Council from
Mrs. J.-R. McDaniel, President of Smyrna Elementary P.T.A. Letter referred to fire
and safety hazards and requested the appointment of a committee of council to meet with
_the school committee and other organizations to resolve the school problem. Mayor
G. W. Kreeger appointed J. B. Ables, Chairman; J, K. Chastain, and R. J. McCurry to
work with P.T.A.-and all other organizations interested in the schools of the City
and.to submit report in April 4, 1960 meeting.
Resolution prepared by City Attorney was r ead.in council and upon motion by J. B.
Ables, duly seconded by H. E. Ingram, was, by unanimous vote, adopted. Copy of said
resolution mailed to Cobb County School Bo.ard.reads in part as follows: -
"NOW, THEREFORE, we feel that it is appropriate for us to express our feelings on
these two issues of public importance so that our position may be made known to the
citizens of Smyrna and.to all who are concernedwith the operation of the public schools
in the City. of Smyrna and we recommend to the approval of the Cobb County School Board
the proposedconstitutional amendment to be voted upon in the November 1960 general
election which authorized the General Assembly of Georgia to enact legislation that
will enable the City of Smyrna to operate public schools in Smyrna in the event it be-
comes necessary for the City to do so and further, we recommend to the County School
Board that immediate steps be taken to remove the hazards in the Smyrna Elementary
School disclosed in the recent report of the State Fire Marshal and we further recommend
that a study_ be initiated for the develo�tt}ent of p
ithans fpr replacement of the present
Smyrna Elementary School with new facilities win the near future and offer our
wholehearted assistance and cooperation toward the completion of these objectives."
Council deferred action on zoning from residential to multiple housing the property
of E. E. Branch on Church Street. Citizens in the area of proposed apartment project
appeared in protest. Mayor G. W. Kreeger appointed the following committee to study
the plans and report in council April 11, 1960 at 7:30 P.M.: - J. K. Chastain, Chair-
man; J. B. Ables, and W. B. Sanders.
Councilman R. J. Md.Curry requested the property purchased by the City at Bank
Street and Sanford Place be advertised and set'April 4, 1960 as the date for hearing
on zoning from residential to public park facilities.
Cost estimate and. specifications covering proposed rework of Cardinal Lake Lift
Station gas -,deferred to April 4, 1960.
Public hearing for zoning property known as 628 Concord. Road.from residential to
business was set for April 4, 1960. (See minutes dated 3-7-60).
IN OTHER ACTION THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: -
Imposed by motion of Councilman W. L. Keck at twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine
against any person, builder, firm, or corporation found guilty of using:non-metered.
water from City owned facilities or for failure to request meter installation.. Motion
also places responsibility on the builder to protect all City owned equipment -prior to
sale of building. Second, W. B. Sanders - Unanimous.
In the books of entry, City of Smyrna Paving Fund, a balance "due to" Extension
and Construction Fund has been carried on the books from the first quarter of 1958.
Said transfer of funds resulted from a decision to pay in full to Bank of Smyrna overdue
balance on Bank Street paving note. Upon completion of said transfer of funds and
payment of paving note, City of Smyrna negotiated the loan that paid in full the 750
gallon pumper purchased in June, 1957 for City Fire Department.
Council, on J. B. Ables' motion voted unanimous to transfer in full the $2,685.72.
from Paving Fund.to Extension and Construction Fund and further motioned.to pay in
cash recent purchase of 1960 Construction Department truck from Cooper Ford Sales of
Marietta, Georgia in the amount of $2,117.80.
Council authorized reimbursement in the amount of 5¢ per mile to Mr. Ernest Jones
for use.of personal car during 1960 tax appraisal assignment and. also authorized.
gasoline consumption during this period -be drawn and recorded from City owned fuel tank.
Councilman H. E. Ingram called. a meeting of all employees to be held in council
chambers to cover all phases of group insurance coverage and discussion of "Safety
on the Job". Time of meeting, Thursday, March 24, 1960 at 5:00 Otclock ?.;P.M.
Continuation of March 21, 1960
Motion to adjourn.
Adjourn 8:20 P.M.
Mayor, George W. Kreeger City Clerk, 5. W. Charles
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Council -man, JdIB. Abies
ounIman, J.. K. ChastaMn
ounc an, W. B.-Sanders
Counc an,R. J. Austin