05-05-1958 Regular MeetingMay 5, 1958
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was called to order at 7:00 P. M. at
City Hall. Mayor J. M. Gibson presided and the following Councilmen were present:
Mr. J. B. Ables, J. V. Brooks, G. W*'Kreeger., J. B. Rhodes, W. B. Sanders and R. H.
Wood. L. C. Dodd, absent.
Members of Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Wine, Mr. Ward, Mr. Bennett and
Mr. Pilcher spoke before Councii confirming their statements to: --
(1) Continued interest in promotion of the Smyrna area.
(2) Increase in new homes this year and expansion of residential areas
in greater Smyrna.
(3) Planning which would encourage industry.
(4) Interest i.n*our progessirness, and the cooperation from Mayor and
Council and City Hall Staff.
Mr, Jim Dower of "The Highlands" called out a six point plan to reduce speeds
and eliminate hazards on Spring Street. Referred to City Engineer and Police_ De-
partment to check and study.all streets in an effort to halt speeders. t
Mr. Harry Evans requested Council to develop plans to finance "Little League"
other than signs on -park fences because he stated I'This de -values property in the
area and reflects•on sales." Referred to Councilman R. H. Wood.
Mr. Dan Hopkins of Residential Construction Company was advised to secure plat
covering parcel of land in L. L. 347 on South Cobb Drive before council would act on
zoning or ainlexation.
On W. B. Sanders motion, Mr. McDonald was permitted to occupy house trailer -as
his office for used.car dealership. Seconded by Mr. G. W. Kreeger; with p-
rovision
that no_water or sewerage facilities would be supplied and no sleeping in trailer
permitted. Votedunanimous.
Mr. J. B. Rhodes motioned to accept as read the minutes covering all April
meetings. Second`,by Mr. G. W. Kreeger. --unanimous.,
At'a previous meeting council rejected a motion to reduce from $100.00 to
$50.00 the business license of soft drink -bottling companies. Mayor J. M. Gibson
vetoed this action and councilman G. W. Kreeger moved the veto be sustained. Se-
conded by J. B. Ables. Mr. G. Conley Ingram interpreted the veto ruling as called
out by Charter. Councilman G. W. Kreeger then moved to reduce to $50.00 the busi-
ness license ordinance fro soft drink bottlers. R. H. Wood seconded the motion.
Voting for: G. W. Kreeger, J. V. Brooks, R. H. Wood -and J. B. Ables. Opposed:-
W. B. Sanders. - Abstain: J. B. Rhodes.
Sealed proposals received by Mayor and Council May 5, 1958 covering sewer
system expansion were opened and bids read. Mr. Sam Hensley stated the lour bid was
in excess of funds available for this project and requested time to tabulate all
bids and report back to council May 8, 1958.
On a unanimous vote council adopted the motion of G. W. Kreeger, second R. H.
Wood that the fruit stand on South Cobb Drive and Concord Road known; as 'Tfy Little
Market" shall bring up..to conformity of fire regulations and the.building code or
vacate within sixty days. The building was reported as unsafe and a fire hazard by
Fire Marshall C. C. Porterfield.and Building Inspector W. W. Kidd.
`R. H. Wood moved to retain J. D."Lattanzi as recreational director at $300.00
per monthcand Dan Theodocian as assistant director at $200,00 per month. Seconded
by J. V. Brooks. Voted unanimous."
Mr. R. H. Wood and G. W. Kreeger were appointed to select and hire'a woman di-
rector to guide young girls in supervised recreation.
Councilman G. W. Kreeger was excused 9:30 P. M.
A general discussion developed on the solution of speed limits and traffic safe-
ty in residential areas. Police Department to conduct survey and report to council.
Mr. J. B. Rhodes reminded council -that a revision in the Charter to provide for
City Manager type of Government was one of the committments of this administration
inthe last election. Councilman J. B. Rhodes moved that we employ Mayor J. M. Gib-
son as full.time superintendent of construction until such time we can select a City
Manager. The salary involved to be negotiated by a committee.
Mr. J. B. Ables then moved to rewrite the Charter to provide for City Manager Type
of Government. W. B. Sanders seconded. Voted unanimous.
Mr. J. B. Rhodes faAed'to obtain a second to the latter part of his recommen-
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Continuation of May 5, 1958.
Mr. J. B. Ables moved to recess this meeting to Thursday, 8:00 P. M. May 80
1958 at which time Mayor and Council were scheduled to meet in Joint meeting with
Chamber of Commerce and City Planning Commission.
Seconded by W. B. Sanders. -- unanimous.
Meeting recessed.
Mayor• J. M. Gibson
May 8, 1958
Recessed meeting., May 5, 1958 was called to order May 8, 1958 at 8:15 P. M.
at City Hall. Mayor J. M.-Gibson presided with councilman G. W. Kreeger, J: B.
Rhodes, W. B. Sanders and.R. H. Wood, present. Absent: J. B. Ables, L. C. Dodd
and J. V. Brooks.
Present for this joint meeting were Directors of Smyrna Chamber of Commerce,
the City Planning and Zoning Commission, Hensley & Associates and City Attorney,
G. Conley Ingram.
Mayor and Council received itemized statement of April accounts payable. R. H.
Wood moved the bills be paid. J. B. Rhodes seconded. -- Voted pus.
The first part of this meeting was devoted to discussion of the Master Plan
and the various projects for residential, commercial and industrial development
in the area. Ourvisitors were informed that council already voted to app2j for
a million dollar Federal loan at 3% interest on fifty year terms.
Action calve when Councilman J. B. Rhodes motioned that preliminary expenses
be met by an appropriation of $4,000.00 (diverted from an original $4p600.00) and
that Hensley & Associates start the first phase of the basic steps required and
draw on this appropriation as'.each phase -.is completed. On Mr. G. W. Kreeger's
second t he vote was unanimous.
Upon -receipt of blue print the property called out per plat from Daniel
Hopkins was annexed into the:city. Motioned by J. B. Rhodes, second W. B.
Sanders ---Unanimous. City.Clerk instructed to write letter of -acceptance to
Cobb County Engineer and Residential Construction Company:
Miscellaneous
1956 Accounts Payable - Carson Tool and Machine Co. Council requested City
Clerk to advise Mr. Carson to "write off".
Sale of City Equipment - Farm -all Tractor (no action)
Review of Oil. Company protests.on $100.00 ordinance (Deferred)
Ordinance Ifioving Houses into City Limits'
R. H. Wood moved, W. B. Sanders seconded --adopted.
Ordinance "Dog Leash Law" Tabled by W. B. Sanders f dr further discussion.
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