04-06-1959 Regular MeetingContinuation of March 2, 1959
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Ma rlJf 1 . Gibson
Councilman• J. B. Ales
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Councilman: W. T. Rutledge
ounmiiman: . W.—Kre, er
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Councilman: W. 13. Sanders
April 6, 1959
Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna was held in the City
Hall in Smyrna, Georgia, on April 6, 1959 at 7:00 P.M. pursuant to the charter of the
City of Smyrna. Mayor J. M. Gibson presided and the following councilmen were -pre-
sent: J. B. Ables, W. T. Rutledge, L. C. Dodd, G. W. Kreeger, W. B. Sanders,:and
R. H. Wood. Absent: J. B. Rhodes.
In the first order of business, citizen R. E. Maxwell brought to Council his
problem of water service which was cut off March 9 for failure to reimbursAhe City
for water line. The question of reimbursemement for water line was referred to
Councilman W. B. Sanders.
On other citizens' complaints Council referred to Mr. J.-B. Ables the condition
;..,of Hayes Drive as reported by Messrs. Davis, Poss, and Hayes.
Authorized Mayor Gibson to activate program to assure opening of Little League
ball park on South Cobb Drive..
Deferred drainage problem of W. E. Collett, 528 McLinden Avenue, to April 13, 1959.
The sewerage and storm sewer complaint of Mrs. Ida Black, 201 Walker Street was
referred to Mr. Ables and Mr. Hensley.
Mr. Hensley also was instructed by Council to act on Mr. W. B. Sanders' report
from citizens regarding the drainage problem an Pinehurst, Pinedale, Oakdale and`
Oakview Drives..
. Mr. Gene Knight's request for signs and repairs to Cherokee Trail was referred
by Council to the street department.
Sewer problem of Boyce Davis, 195 Hill Street, was resolved on motion of R. H-
Wood, seconded by.J. B.-Ables, to.correct the condition by installation of a six
inch sewer line.
Citizens' protest concerning zoning on Cherokee Road in the area of the Medical
Center was deferred pending receipt of plat and type of commercial buildings. Mayor
Gibson advised the group to return to Council on date of hearing.
Re letter from Mr. M. G. Williams calling out deep gully and hazardous ravine
in area of 449 Oakview Drive - Mr. Hensley to investigate and report.
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Messrs. H. L. Holliday and J. D. Daniel reportec4heir findings and the cost
thereof in directing traffic on South Atlanta at Love Street. In discussion, J. B.
Ables moved to purchase traffic signal light for the area. Unanimous vote on G. W.
Kreegers' second.
The condemnation of the old theater building at 105 Sunset Avenue was brought
before Council by Mr. C. F. Branscome protesting action of the City inspectors.
Following this hearing and the reading of inspection reports, Mayor J. M. Gibson
appointed the following committee to complete a second inspection on April 7,,1959.
Chairman: R. H. Wood, members: W. T. Rutledge, W. B. Sanders-C.,C. Porterfield,
W. W. Kidd, and L. W. Boring. G. W. Kreeger motioned this committee be empowered
to thoroughly inspect and decide per their judgement whether to repairor condemn.
On J. B. Ables' second, the vote was unanimous.
Upon submission by Fred B. Wilson of plat and type of housing in Land Lot
737, W. B. Sanders moved, duly seconded by R. H. Wood, that we accept this property
into the City of Smyrna and -further that full compliance of all existing ordinances
pertaining to drainage, streets, etc. shall be4net. The vote was five to one, G. W.
Kreeger voting against.
The inspection reports requested by Council regarding annexation of L. C. n
Richardson's laundry were read in Council. Mr. L. C. Dodd motioned that this Council
allow thirty d.ays)to comply with eight proposals as read in Council by G. W. Kreeger
in March. Further motioned that compliance withall thes+egulations shall be in the
form of a letter from City Hall stating a time limitation of May 4, 1959•
On the request of Mr. Harry I. McArthur to change the zoning of Land Lots
413 and 414 to commercial, W. B. Sanders motioned that this Council take the pre-
liminary step rezone, advertise and call out date for hearing. Second by L. C.
.Dodd. Voted ianimous.
Item No. 7 on the agenda requested ratification of a temporary loan in the
amount of $35,000.00 from the Bank of Smyrna and/or participatinbanks. Councilman
Dodd motioned to adopt the amended resolution to borrow the $35,000.00 as follows:
-the first note dated in April, 1959 in the amount of $15,000.00; the second note
dated in May, 1959 in the amount of $12,000.00, and the third note, if required,
in the amount of $8,000.00, dated in June, 1959. Also authorized the,Mayor and
Clerk to sign the first note at the bank and the succeeding note, as well as the
third note if required. Motion seconded by R. H. Wood. Voting in favor:of the
motion: W. T. Rutledge, L. C. Dodd, G. W. Kreeger,, W. B. Sanders, and R. H. Wood.
Opposed: J. B. Ables.
In connection with this loan, request was presented to reimburse Anderson
Motbr Company in full for delivery of one Chevrolet police car in the amount of
$1,125.00. Motion by L. C. Dodd. Second -by W. T. Rutledge- Voted unanimous.
On L. C. Dodd's move and W. B. Sanders' second, the tax rate for the calendar
year of i959 was set .a seventeen (17) mills. Voting for: W.' T. Rutledge, L. C. Dodd,
W. B. Sanders, R. H. Wood, and J. B. Rhodes (by prosy). Voting against: G. W. Kreeger
and J. B. Ables.
City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram, submitted for signature and witness, warranty
deeds for use in exchange of properties between W. B. Bbwles and the City of Smyrna
as authorized a*revious council meeting.
G. W. Kreeger recommended this Council appoint Gardner Potter as a member of
the Civil Service Board. W. T. Rutledge seconded. Voted unanimous.
- On motion of J. B. Ables, City Clerk was authorized to reproduce and deliver
election instructions, etc. for the purpose of following procedure in the election
of a fire and police department Board member. G. W. Kreeger seconded. Voted unanimous
Due to relocation of the Federal Grant Project sewer expansion line, W. B.
Sanders moved this Council allow four (4) free sewer tapi�ons on the property of C.
Mayes`Hamby. Second by G. W. Kreeger. Voted unanimous.
Council discussed the completion of easements - Federal Grant Project and
expenditures to date. On J. B. Ables' motion, City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram, was
authorized to write letters to out-of-state mortgage companies regarding discontinuance
of the project by reason of easements required per Federal Grant provisions. Second
by W. B. Sanders. Unanimous.
W. B. Sanders requested that each councilman bring in to the.next meeting the
following information: list of all employees under his supervision; all equipment in
*s depart�ent • silary and wages of each employee. • Request put -in motion by W. B.
ender ecoAd by G. W. Kreeger. Voted unanimous.
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Continuation of April 6, 1959
G. W. Kreeger°motioned to recess to April 13, 1959 at 7:00 P.M. Second.
by L. C. Dodd. Meeting recessed at 10:30 P.M.
Continued Meeting April 13, 1959
Continuation of regular meeting recessed April 6, 1959 was called to order at
the City Hall April 131.1959 at 7:OO P.M.: Mayor J. M. Gibson presided, and all
Councilmen were -present. f
Council listened to Civil Defense Director Mrs. George Dubuc covering problems
and needed cooperation in the operation of this function. Discussion was hinged on
operational plans, justification and use of equipment, insurance coverage of personnel
and departmental head. J. B. Ables motioned that the'Mayor and Council declare and
establish aCivil Defense Department for coordinating alloperations of a Civil Defense
Department .with a)Civil ,Defense Director. Second=by'W: `B. Sanders . 'Voted. unanimous.
Mayor J. M' Gibson authorized, transfer. of $1,000.00 from City of Smyrna Construction J ;5,ct.
,y Fund to, the Civil., Defense Department for the, purpose .of_='operation$ through July;,,-d-959.
n:♦ Councilman L., C: Dodd read .the.minutes..of ,March. meetings, and .on.W. B. Sanders'
motion minutes were aceepted as read. Second by G. W. kreeger. Vote unanimous.
Council ruled on L. C. Dodd's motion that all day nurseries must comply in full
with ordinance.covering the operations of Day Nurseries. 'Further•'ruled that City
Hall furnish day nurseries the maximum capacity of occupants based on ordinances
calling out square feet per child and that failure to comply with all parts of the
.ordinance means:denia*f license. G. W. Kreeger seconded the motion. Voted unanimous.
Annexation F. C. Dabney - deferred.
Annexation - Wm. J. MacKenna. The petition of Wm. J..MacKenna Company, Inc.,
,_.together with provisional layout was presented.to Council. In discussion, J. B. Ables
motioned property called out.per plat submitted in Land Lots 700, 701, 739, 740, and
741 be incorporated into the -City of Smyrna with full compliance•to all existing
ordinances. Also, the Wm. J. MacKenna Company pay for all sewer taps, all water lines,
all meters and pumping`stations if necessary. On G, W. Kreeger's second, the vote, unanimous,
Ordinance submitted by G. Conley Ingram calling out specific legal provisions
covering special meetings was deferred.
Also deferred were items No. 13 and No., 20 on the April agenda - accounts
payable Cobb County Water System° and ordinance proposed by G. W. Kreeger on use of
City equipment.
Presented in.Council_an analysis of March operating costs by department relating
actual expenditures against'budgetary control, as well as statements covering expendi-
tures for prior months. Mayor J. M. Gibson calledout the income and expenditures of
the Construction Department during the month and the profit. accrued.
Finance Chairman L. C. Dodd called out from prepared report statement of first
quarter income and expenses, and reminded each councilman to operate within budget
during the second quarter. On March accounts payable, L. C. Dodd motioned to pay
all properly documented bills. J. B. Rhodes seconded.. Vote was 5 to 2. J. B. Ables
and W. B. Sanders voted against.
A summation of unpaid 1958 ad valorem taxes was read in Council. As of this date,
$1,220.00 was outstanding. L. C. Dodd moved that fi fas be issued on all unpaid taxes
as of April 6, 1959. Unanimous vote on G. W. Kreeger's second.
Report on unpaid paving assessments covering prior and current years in the amount
of $10,696 was read�in Council, and the question aros regarding•the signing of'the
notes and the recording.of fi fas. G. W. Kreeger motioned that fi fas be prepared
and recorded on all paving assessments due and payable. J. B. Rhodes seconded the
motion. Voted unanimous.
Drainage problem at 528 McLinden Avenue was brought yp by Mr. Collett, as well
as Mr. Hensley's recommendation to move and lower present drainage pipe. Councilman
Kreeger moved this problem :be referred. to Street Department Chairman Able4o secure
signed easement and to proceed with corrective action.
Sealed bids received for water department trucl�ere deferred to next meeting:,
On the question of accepting the old barn from Belmont Hills, +Council discussed
labor cost to dismantle, the value of the salvaged materials, the size of building
the salvaged materials will provide for store facilities, and the 'ost of stock-
piling and/or moving: L. C. Dodd. recommended and so moved to take the barn, salvage
the materials using our existing labor, and concerted effort to hold costs in the