05-17-1958 Special MeetingMay 8, 1958
Continuation of May 8, 1958
Letter from Mr. -Jim Dower was read.referring to safety aid.traffic on Spring Street.
Motion by J. B. Rhodes to purchase flasher type red light and install on Spring Street.
R. H. Wood seconded -- unanimous.
Sewer System Extension (Sealed Proposals)
Mayor J. M. Gibson requested Mr. Sam Hensley of Hensley & Associates, Engineers
to report on the bids opened May 5, 1958. �Mr. Hensley read to Mayor and Council the
prepared tabulation of:-all,.bids received and informed council that the low bid sub-
mitted by the J. -E. 'Lovern Construction Company of Smyrna, Georgia failed, to. meet
requirements of a bid bond.
Mr. Hensley also called out that all other bids were in-e=esd.of atrailable funds
on deposit for this project and recommended: --
(A) To re -let the -bids.
(B) City of Smyrna purchase all materials.
Councilman J. B, Rhodes motioned to re -let the bids covering sewer system extension
in the Northcutt subdivision including the area called out on South Atlanta Street.
Motion seconded by Mr. G. W. Kreeger. The vote was unanimous.
Motion to adjourn - G. W. Kreeger
Second -- R. H. Wood
Meeting adjourned 11:10 P. M.
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May 17, 1958
. ,Special Meeting - Construction - City Hall
Special meeting of Mayor and Council was held May 17, 1958 at the City Fire Sta-
tion. Mayor J. M. Gibson called the meeting to order.at 9:00 A. M; Councilmen J. V.
Brooks, L. C.'Doad, J. B. Rhodes, and.R. H. Wood werepresent. Absent, G. W. Kreeger,
J. B. Ables and W. B. Sanders. Also. attending were: G. Conley Ingram, San Hensley,
W. W. Kidd, Chief M. L. Robinson and C. W. Boroughs, architect.
The first order of business was the reading excerpts from March, April and May
1958 minutes pertaining to committees:on location, purchase; dismantling, clean up
closing cost and redesign of new City Hall."
Architect Boroughs stated the re -designed plans were basically the same as the
original except basement, working.area and deletion of granite pier to allow addi -
tional lights. Estimated cost per Mr. Boroughs $35,000.00
May 17, 1958
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Continuation of Special Meeting, May 17, 1958
Motion by J. V. Brooks that recommendation of the plan of committee on specifi-
cations be accepted. L. C. Dodd seconded -- Voted unanimous.
, Motion by.J. V. Brooks that the location of the building per recommendation of
Engineer, Sam Hensley be accepted.. L. C. Dodd seconded.and the vote, unanimous.
Mayor J. M. Gibson stated the building'should start immediately and appointed
a building committee of Councilmen J. B. Rhodes,'Chairman of construction, J. V.
Brooks and L..C. Dodd. Mr. W. W. Kidd assigned to,prepare first take -off and to
supervise construction to completion.
Sub -contracts covering wiring,. heating, plumbing and air conditioning be let
on bid basis as well.as°contracted labor on masonry, roofing, etc.
Mr. G. Conley Ingram was requested to draw up ordinance on sub -contractor agree-
ment and Mr. Sam Hensley to follow-up on streets, curb and landscaping.
Statement in the amount of $759.74 representing architectural services for re-
vising drawings and specifications, new City Hall was received.from Mr. C. W. Baroughs
and is, now due.
Work on new city hall started with up -rooting of trees and grading of land
Monday, May 19th, 1958s, 7:00 A. M.
Motion by Councilman L. C. Dodd that City Attorney, G. Conley.Ingram defend
all city officials in mandamus suit per petition of A. V. Bolton dated May 29th
1958 at 10:00 A. M. in Cobb Superior Court. Seconded by J. V. Brooks and.voted
unanimous.
Motion to adjourn, J. B. Rhodes, second, J. V. Brooks --Voted unanimous.
Adjourn.May 17, 1958 at 10:00 A. M.