03-29-1958 Continued Recessed MeetingMarch 29,1958
The continuation of the meeting recessed March 15,1958 was held
March 29,1958 at 9:00 A. M. Mayor J. M. Gibson presided with the
following Councilmen present: 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.
Mr. Griggs inquired as to why there was no street light at the
corner of Concord Road and Concord Circle. Mayor J. M. Gibson
said the matter would be investigated.
Mr. H. Konigsmark, Jr. requested a letter from the city indicat-
ing that property has been zoned for.business in area of So. Atlanta
St. shopping center. Also that city would furnish water and sewer-
age facilities for the building. Request granted. See letter dat-
ed 4-2-58..
Mr. McKimm, 439.Dell Avenue appeared before Council in.regards to
a water bill that was left unpaid by the previous owner of his.
house. Motion made by Councilman L. C. Dodd that the balance of
$14.70 on account number 1541 be transferred to account,number
1541-A under the name of Mr. Eldridge. Seconded by Mr. J. B.
Ables. Voting for: J. V. Brooks, R. H. Wood, J. B. Ables, J. B.
Rhodes, L. C. Dodd. Abstaining W. B. Sanders..G. W. Kreeger tardy.
Mr. Dallas Guthrie requested a letter to approve or disaprove the
building permit for the service station at the corner of Love St.
and Atlanta Street. Mr. L. C. Dodd made a motion to reproduce and
mail transcript of the minutes to Mr. D. Guthrie. Seconded by
R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous.
Mr. R. B. Stewart inquired of the city as to their plans for curbs
and sidewalks along -Powder Springs Street and also as to how much
Income and'what effect the beer license would have on the city.
Mayor J. M. Gibson advised Mr. Stewart that both -items would be
discussed by Council this meeting.
Mrs. Evelyn Fisher Harris appeared before Council and stated she
had not been given notice that her water was being out off and
that it was due to an excessive water bill which she received in
August and refused to pay.
Mayor-J. M.,Gibson recommended to Council to give the clerk author-
ity to make -a note on those excessive water bills in August, Sept.,
and -October 1957 and let each one pay a little at a time until the
bill has been paid. Deferred payments to cover a six month period.
Motion made by L. C. Dodd that the unpaid balances as a result of
--excessive water bills be paid within six months on installments if
desired and that failure -to pay these amounts within six months
will not constitute grounds to out off service. Seconded by Mr.
G. W. Kreeger. Voted unanimous.
Finance Chairman L. C. Dodd presented to Mayor and Council -schedules
of income and expenses for 1958 together with statement of budgeted
income and expenses by department spread over the calendar year,
The schedule calls out and recommends:--
1. Establishment of fifteen mill rate for advalorem taxes
for 1958.
2. Payment of 1958 property taxes in two equal payments
due -June 1,1958 and December 1,1958. Delinquent dates.
7-.1-58 and 1-1-59•
3. Collect all delinquent property taxes due the City and
all delinquent receivables on meters, water taps and
paving assessments.
4. The Water department deleted from the budget but is re-
quired to operate -within its income. -
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5• Establish contingency func.l secure approval for a
loan not to exceed thirty t ousand $35,000 at five per.
cent interest. This to be used for general operating
expenses, emer ency construction or repairs. (See resolu.
tion attached.f
60 Paving notes receivables in the amount of $13,500 be.
documented to the extent necessary to sell at face value.
7. That proposed budget of income and expense be adopted.
Motion by L.'C. Dodd, seconded'by J. B. Rhodes to adopt budget
as presented with the provision to re -allocate ten thousand ($10,000)
deficit.
Mr.'G. W. Kreeger made motion to interview and hire necessary per-
sonnel plus rental of mechanical office equipment required to make
due and payable 50% of 1958 property taxes, setting'June 1,1958
as the goal. Seconded by J. B. Rhodes. Voted unanimous.
Resolution drawn up by City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram covering
o $35.000 contingency fund loan was read by L. C. Dodd. Motion,
G. 4. Kreeger, second J. B. Rhodes to adopt the resolution as
drawn. Voting for: G. W. Kreeger, J. V. Brooks, J. B. Ables,
J. B. Rhodes, R. H. Wood and L. C'. Dodd. Voting against:'W.'B.
Sanders.
Mayor J. M. Gibson recommended Finance Chairman L. C. Dodd and
J. B. Ables determine best plan to recover or sell at face value
paving assessments receivables. Motion by G. W. Kreeger, second
J. V. Brooks, -that this committee is hereby given authority to
take necessary action to recover on paving notes now due. (Ref.
erence-Section No. 67 of Smyrna Charter). The vote was unanimous.
Mr. L. C. Dodd presented statements of Napier and Hamrick, in the
amount of $1,062.50 covering -auditing fee for 1957 year end -exam
ination of records. Mr. G. W. Kreeger seconded to'pay the bill.
Voted unanimous.
In the minutes of Mayor and Council dated March 15,1958 beer It.
censes for 1958 were revoked with effective date of April 26,1958
`\Midnight. Mayor Gibson's veto of'this action was read during
this meeting and action by council'on this veto deferred to the
first meeting in April 1958.
Tabled to a future date was the request of Mr. George Dubuc for
Council support on a health clinic.
On the subject,"Making Smyrna the Number One City" Mayor J. M.
Gibson called out a plan whereby a million dollar federal govern-
ment loan could accomplish many important projectsand this program
would be financed by single mill tax increase through vote of the
people. Mr. Sam Hensley explained the master plan and cost of
major projects including: - underpass, hospital, fire truckr sub-
station, sewer and water expansion, street re -surfacing, sidewalks
and the widening of Atlanta Street for 2.1 miles through the city.
On W. B. Sanders motion and G. W. Kreeger's second, City Council
voted unanimous to authorize City Attorney, consultant engineers
and departments heads involved to proceed immediately to qualify
the city and write letter -of application. Note: Letter written,
signed, sealed and mailed April 2, 1958 and made a part of the
minutes and attached thereto.
Chairman W. M. Reed of City Planning and Zoning Commission re-
commended we proceed and step up action to secure a "Workable
Plan of Improvement" under the Federal Urban Renewal Program.
G. W. Kreeger moved to submit application-J. V. Brooks seconded.
The vote was unanimous.
(Memo -Workable Plan in preparation through assistance of W. M.
Reed, Mayor Gibson and Mr. R. V. Connerat of F. H. A.)
Motion by J. B. Ables to -adopt a new paving ordinance calling out
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soil cement base and requiring a 25% performance bond for all sub-
dividers. Second, G. W. Kreeger. Voted unanimous.
Mayor Gibson read letter of resignation of Fire Chief P. A. Bond.
No reason for'action stated. Mayor Gibson recommended that staff
of volunteer firemen be out to 10 qualified personnel. Mr. G. W.
Kreeger motioned to reduce to ten. Seconded by J. B. Rhodes. Voted
unanimous.
On the recommendation of Mayor J. M. Gibson, Mr. G. W. Kreeger Mo-
tioned that electrical board rates shall conform with Marietta and
Atlanta rates. A. H. Wood seconded. Voted unanimous.
Mayor J. M. Gibson stated that all details were incomplete, however
Big Apple Super Market has applied to incorporate their property on
South Cobb Drive at Cherokee Road into the city.
Motion by L. C. Dodd that "We borrow sufficient funds from the Bank
of Smyrna to reimburse Russ Bramblet Ford, Inc. for two (2) Ford
Police Interceptors delivered complete'February 24,1958. This to
be paid in monthly installments at $136.75 per month for eighteen
months on note signed by Mayor and Clerk." Seconded by G. W. Kreeger*
Voted'unanimous.
Mr. G. W. Kreeger moved and X. B: Ables seconded to adjourn this
meeting. Next regular meeting set for April 7,1958, 7:00 P. M.
Voted unanimous. Meeting adjourned.
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