04-23-1958 Special Meeting7
April 23, 1958
SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor J. M. Gibson's letter dated April 21, 1958, addressed to
all Councilmen, called out a special meeting be held at City Hall,
April 23, 1958s 7:00 P. M. This meeting was called to order as
scheduled, Mayor J. M. Gibson presiding with the following Council-
men present: J. B. Ables, J. V. Brooks, L. C. Dodd, G. W. Kreeger,
J, B. Rhodes, W. B. Sanders and R. H. Wood.
.This special meeting was the result of prior council discussion
on second quarter appropriation as prepared and presented by Finance
Chairman L. C. Dodd during meeting of Mayor and Council April 19,1958-
On this date Mayor J. M. Gibson requested all council members to de-
vote the time and research to provide additional revenue through the
mid -year period.
Most of the time absorbed by Council during the three hour session
did not produce positive income, however discussion on the following
Items shall become a part of the minutes:
(a) Reduction of overhead costs through consolidation of functions
and responsibilities.
(b) Economy in the use of manpower.
(c) Maintain inventory records covering all materials and rigid
controls on purchases.
(d) Discussion of a Sewer Service Tax and scale of proposed rates.
(e) Negotiate a lower rate on water purchased and maintain ade-
quate controls on water consumption.
(f) Delegate the work load so that every job is manned by men
capable of their assignment.
(g) Delegate authority through supervision to apply disciplinary
action on excess absenteeism, tardiness and failure to give
eight hours work for eight hours pay. _
Action by Council.resulted when Councilmen J.-B. Rhodes recommend-
ed this Council adopt an ordinance as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF SMYRNA AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY POWER AND AUTHORITY OF. SAME AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
Section One
That the present rate of thirteen (13) mills shall be increased
to seventeen (17) mills for the calendar year of 1958 and succeeding
years thereafter; two mills (2) of which shall be set aside for bond-
ed indebtness.
Section Two
That a sewer tax shall be assessed and collected in equal amounts
twice yearly. The first installment shall be due prior to June 30th
and delinquent thereafter; the second installment shall be due December
31st and delinquent thereafter and that F1 Fas and penalties allowable
by law shall be assessed on and after these delinquent dates.
Section Three
It is further ordained that Sewer Tax rates shall be computed on
a graduated scale from a minimum charge of fifty cents ($.50) per
month to a maximum of six -dollars, fifty cents ($6.50) per month.
Motioned by J. B. Rhodes, seconded by G. W. Kreeger to adopt the
ordinance as read.' Toe vote was unanimous.
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Continuation April 23, 1958
There being no further action by Council, L. C. Dodd motioned,
and W. B. Sanders seconded to adjourn.
Special meeting adjourned, 10:30 P. M.
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Councilman. J. B. Ables Councilman: J. B. Rhodes
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