April 3/17, 1972 Council Meeting
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APRIL 3. 1972
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter at
City Hall. Georgia. April 3. 1972. at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Mayor John
C. presided and all Councilmen were present except C. O. Canada
of Ward No.5 who was in the hospital. Also present were: L. W. Charles. City
Clerk. D. s. Jackson. Asst. City Clerk. George H. Kreeger. for
City Attorney Berl T. Tate, N. Proctor. J. E. David, Public Works Supt., V.
M. Broyles, Asst. Works Supt., C. C. Porterfield, Fire Chief, Leon Hood.
Building Inspector. W. L. Westbrook. Plumbing Inspector. George Hardy, Con-
sultant Engineer. and a representative of the Atlanta Constitution. Marietta
Journal and WBIE.
Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl.
Under Citizen Reports. the Sm~rna Jaycees requested a permit to hold the
Jonquil Parade on April 22. 1972. The was granted on motion by Forster
Puffe. seconded by Marston Tuck. and voted unanimously. Mayor Porterfield
requested the route of the parade be given to Jack Miles, Police Chairman.
Plumbing Inspector W. L. Westbrook. along with representatives of the developers
of Plumtree Apartments and manufacturers of a certain type of plastic and
several plumbers. appeared before Mayor and Council in the interest of
approval to use the pipe (samples were submitted) above only, as
a test ect in Plumtree Apartments. Mr. Westbrook that the
City and DeKalb County had approved use of the pipe and it was also
approved by the Southern Standard Plumbing Code. A of the manufacturer
of the pipe stated it was guaranteed for fifty years. Councilman Arthur T. Bacon ~
moved the use of the pipe, above ground only. be approved for the Plumtree Apart- ~
ment Project as a test case, to be evaluated and reported on by the plumbing
inspector. The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and voted unanimously.
Mr. George Dooley. the new manager of Belmont Bowling Center. extended an invi-
tation to all city employees to visi the bowling center and to attend a party
to be held on April 19. at 6:30 P. , for city employees. D. Scott Jackson
and V. M. Broyles were named as coordinators for the party.
A zoning was held. per application made by Mrs. A. P. Jones. to rezone
property in Land Lot 849 Herodian Way at the intersection of U. S.
Highway No. 41. from District commercial to District C-l co=nercial. Plans
were submitted for a convenience type store to be erected on the property.
Councilman Forster Puffe moved the request be granted to rezone the property
from District "c" to C-l. restricted to the plans and specifications submitted.
The motion was seconded by Jack Miles. Vote on the motion was five for.the
rezoning, Arthur T. Bacon. abstained.
A hearing was held. per application of Nich Souris. to rezone property
in Land Lot 559. Spring Street. from R-l Residential to District C-2.
electrical contractor. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by E. R. Coalson.
the request for rezoning from R-l residential to District C-2 was
restricted to the occupancy of an electric company. office and Vote
on the motion was unanimous.
Commercial building permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood and
upon his recommendation. the following action is recorded:
(1) S. C. Carter. repair building 2822 Atlanta Street.
motion by Marston Tuck. seconded by Jack Miles.
Approved unanimously on
(2) 84 Lumber Company. 2971 Atlanta Street. erect 40' high lighted sign.
unanimously on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon.
Approved
(3) Leon Rood. 2485 Spring Drive, request for side yard set back variance and
add car port. Approved on unanimous vote on motion by Marston Tuck. seconded
by Arthur T. Bacon. subject to receipt of letter from Donald O. Plott Sr.
signed and notarized, stating he had no objection to the variance in set
inspector Leon Hood requested Council adopt the Southern Building Code
code of the City Smyrna. Marston Tuck motioned the Southern
Code be officially as the building code for the city. including
latest edition. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and vote on the
was unanimous.
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Application of Mo-bil Oil Company for a self-service gasoline station was deferred
to the next meeting.
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OF APRIL 3, 1972 MEETING)
on Self-Service Gas Stations, was also
to obtain copies of state requirements.
Councilman Forster Puffe reported the committee planned to complete all negoti-
ations on by the end of April. 1972. Mr.
treets Committee follow-
ing
Mr. George
project.
would be
last two
1, 1972.
ruction had begun on the east side sewer
been received; however, he had been told they
Hardy estimated the completion date as the
stated the temporary plant should be ready by May
described by Mr.
Green Acres-Trailwood area drainage problem,
out, some of the curbs would be raised and
rains in the area to determine if were
tin did not agree that these measures would
rfield requested Mr. Broyles to check further
Martin and to open up the channel and remove the
Councilman
David had
recommended c
funds be incl
and Public Works Superintendent James E.
Woodlawn Terrace and Spring Street and
em be deferred to next year and
cover the costs.
incomplete specifications, all bids be re-
Public Works. Homer Kuhl seconded
On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded
will be let--these bids to be opened at the
motion was unanimous.
pro;jector.and screen :Eo:!? the
Crown Camera Exchange
Screen
$520.00
69.52
Calhoun Company (Model 1552)
(Model 1550)
$725.00
$665.00 (Alternate)
84.15
73.85 (Alternate)
bids were referred back to the police committee and
the next meeting. The motion was
ported the low bid of Triple "E" Equipment
on the I ton Econoroll static roller and trailer in
purchase order was being issued.
2 multi-family dwellings, was deferred in the
The proposed
deferred.
Jack Miles, application for a privilege
Dunn, Big Star Grocery Store
b Drive. The vote was five to one.
seconded by Forster Puffe, application for a
was granted for S. Lyle Dunn, Big Star Grocery
The vote was five to one, Homer Kuhl opposed.
Homer Kuhl motioned tqe maps showing ward reapportionment
submitted to each Councilman. It was reported Councilman
given his verbal from the hospital on this date.
seconded by Jack and voted unanimously. The number
called out as follows:
be as
C. O. Canada had
The motion was
in each ward was
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The vote was four to two. Voting for the motion. Marston Tuck, Forster
Puffe. Jack Miles and Arhtur T. Bacon. Voting against the motion. Homer
Kuhl and E. R. Coalson.
Ward No. 1
Ward No. 3
Ward No. 5
Ward No. 7
2725
2745
2739
2696
Ward No. 2
Ward No. 4
Ward No. 6
2733
2738
2781
Total
19,157 (based on 1970 census)
It was also called out in Council that the plans would have to be sent to
the Justice Department for approval.
Councilman Marston Tuck called a meeting of the water and sewer com-
mittees for Monday, April 10. 1972. at 7:30 P. M. Mayor J. C. Porterfield
stated he would sit in for Councilman C. O. Canada in the event he was not
able to attend.
The cost for a mail drop near the entrance door of City Hall was discussed.
Mosler Safe Company had quoted a cost of $407.00. It was agreed by Council
that a drop could be installed for less. Building inspector Leon Hood was
requested to submit a figure on installing the mail drop.
Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl stated he would call a meeting of the
and sewerage treatment committees within the next few days. an
other meetings by departments. Mr. Kuhl requested all department
expenditures closely and to start work on the 1972-73 budgets for
June 19. 1972.
sanitation
set up
s to watch
On motion Jack Miles. seconded by Forster Puffe. the March 6. 1972 Minutes
were as submitted. The vote was four for approval. Marston Tuck
and Arthur T. Bacon abstained.
Appointment of a City of Smyrna Planning Board was deferred.
Appointment of a City of Smyrna Pension Committee consisting
City Attorney, City Clerk. two members of Council and two
out as follows: Mayor John C. Porterfield, City Attorney
Clerk. L. W. Charles. Councilmen Forster Puffe and Homer Kuhl.
Supt. James E. David. and Secretary, Nora Proctor.
of the Mayor.
were called
T. Tate, City
Public Works
Councilman Arthur T. Bacon, on recommendation of the sanitation committee,
motioned that the sanitation department be authorized to ticket books
for dumping fees, to be sold at City Hall. The fee $10.00 for a
2 1/2 ton truck and $2.50 for a pick up truck. The motion was seconded by
Forster Puffe and voted unanimously. (Memo: Residents and merchants of City
of Smyrna. no charge.)
Mayor John C. Porterfield stated the City of Smyrna had been asked by the City
of Kennesaw to take part in the parade on April 11, 1972. and all Councilmen
were invited to ride in the parade.
Councilman Forster Puffe stated members of the safety committee had brought to
his attention that in the year or so any on the job not exceeding
$10.00 had been paid by City and not to Workman's Compensation
Company and he requested the amount be raised to $25.00. since very few if any
charges. are $10.00 or less. After further discussion. this matter was referred
to the City Attorney for checkout before final action is taken.
Councilman Marston Tuck reported the fire marshall had been requested to make
a report on self-service gasoline stations and the report was submitted.
motion Arthur T. Bacon,
Prohibit Solicitation of
person or convic
a fine of .00 and/or
of violation of any other ordinance of
Vote on the motion was unanimous. The
Forster Puffe. the Ordinance to
cles. was amended to read. "any
this ordinance shall be subject to
the same manner as persons convicted
said City for a maximum of 90 days."
meeting adjourned at 10:21 P. M.
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APRIL 17. 1972
Council was held at City
P. M. Mayor John C.
C. O. Canada of
D. S. Jackson. Asst.
Attorney Berl T. Tate. N.
. Donald O. Atkinson.
Hood, Building
ntative of the Atlanta
vacation.
Invocation was given by L. W. Boring. Electrical Inspector.
ed before Mayor and
Apartments be
flowers.
alley was
up. Mayor
would be contacted
972 was the date set for the zoning
Street. from R-l to C-l. The
and carried by unanimous vote.
on property located at
ted the owner
for retail
There was a question as to
by Forster Puffe, seconded
to the May 1. 1972
Leon Hood
n Tuck.
Arthur T. Bacon.
Cherokee
Homer Kuhl.
cost of $35.00 for insta11ing a
was continued.
and Mr. Reed was
deeds on the
Road and the
that Council
1isted
tructed on
ing water to
d that an
report wou1d be
Ga.
$2699.87
$2 .70
$2 .91
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APRIL 17. 1972
On motion by Forester Puffe the bids were referred back to the committee
with authority to act on the low bid if it met all , or
back to the next Council meeting. The motion was by Homer
and voted
Jack Miles. on the recommendation of the police committee.
that the Bell & Howell 16 mm sound projector and screen be
purchased from the Calhoun Company in the amount of $798.85, less 2%
net, thirty days. The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and carried
by unanimous vote.
Councilman Marston Tuck read a
Fire Marshall, regarding his
The report was in objection to
C. Porterfield requested a
each councilman in order that
prior to calling a meeting with
Donald Atkinson.
gasoline stations.
this type gasoline station. Mayor John
of the state requirements be furnished
requirements could be studied further
the oil representatives in the near future.
Mr. John Kidd of Kidd and Associates spoke briefly to Mayor and Council
on a proposed of Smyrna map of the future. Mr. Kidd stated the map
would be by the May 1. 1972 meeting.
Mr. Raymond Reed appeared before Mayor and Council and requested a
for a sales office and used car lot to be erected on his
at 3041 South Cobb Drive. in Land Lot 379; the property en zoned
C-l approximately 7 years ago. This was referred back to the City Clerk
for clarification on zoning. (The permit was issued 4-18172).
Consultant Engineer George Hardy stated all easements had been signed for
the sewer line on the east side and the line was under construction. The
anticipated date for completion of the lift station was called out as
June 1, 1972 and tie in the county sewage facilities as of May 1. 1972.
Amendment to the R-2 Apartment Zoning Density Ordinance was deferred to the
next meeting.
The Noise Ordinance was also deferred to a future meeting.
There was no discussion on amendments to the Malt Beverage Ordinance.
Ordinances covering Public Drunkeness. Shop Lifting. Parking Trucks in
Excess of 3/4 Ton and Parking of Trailers were deferred. The City Attorney
was asked to be working on these ordinances.
Revision of Police Department Rules and Gegulations was also deferred.
Purchase of "Ordinance Form Books". mostly covering ordinances approved
by state laws~ for all police officers to carry in the patrol cars,
_ was deferred.
Marston Tuck submitted water and sewer increases for
apartment, units for Council The new rates are as follows:
Apartments are billed each water at 100% of the units
available for occupancy on the d reading. Each apartment unit
will be billed a minimum of $3. ly for water. The minimum bi11 will
be for 3,000 gallons per unit. On each billing. 3,000 g nit will
be deducted from the water r . as covered the illing.
A11 consumption over the min" ons for all collective1y, will be
billed at .50/1000 gallons. are ,billed each month for City
sewer, based on 100% of the available for occupancy on the day of the
water reading. a charge of $2.00 per unit. Councilman Tuck motioned the
above rates be approved effective with the first meter after
May 1. 1972. Counci1man E. R. Coa1son seconded the motion which carried by
unanimous vote. New rates for residential and commercial establishments
will be submitted at the May 1 and 15 meetings.
All Councilmen were requested to submit in writing. along with resume if
possible, names of persons recommended for the parks and recreation
commission to Mr. C. O. Canada.
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ed the following Councilmen to the City
T. Bacon, Jack Miles and Forster
that these Councilmen make a study of
board and make recommendations at the
for
on a malt and wine
Bavarian Inn)
Dual registration and reapportionment of wards was reported in work.
March 1972 and nine months cumulative were deferred
had been authorized to
t the northeast corner
the corporate
a
was seconded
abstained.
petition that the
of Spring Road
the City of
Arthur T. Bacon
by Jack Miles
Mayor
the
Louis
children to
fire truck would be available for
parade.
the Fire Department for their work on
and also stated that Kennesaw Mayor
his thanks.
e Chairman Homer Kuhl reminded all Councilmen to start work on the
Meeting adjourned 10:00 P. M.
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