07-14-1958 Continued Regular Meeting0
July 14, 1958.
The regular meeting•held July 7, 1958 was recessed at•11:15•P. M. and
continued to July 14, 1958 at the City Hall, Mayor J. M. Gibson presided. All
councilmen were present except Mr. W. B. Sanders.
The first order of business covered citizen reports.
Mr. J. G. Samples, spokesman for a group representing Cheney Woods)
complained of a drainage problem,in the area of Stonecreek Road. On his report of
two to three inches of water after abnormal rainfall, Mayor Gibson stated that a
test of gravity flow would be made and referred problem to City Engineer,. Mr,
Sam Hensley to consult with county and state engineers if another opening under
South Cobb Drive will, solve the problem. I
On Mr. G. W. Kreeger's recommendation, Mayor Gibson and Sam Hensley will
investigate storm sewer problem at 572 Ventura Road as reported by Mr. & Mrs.
C. G. Waites. It was brought out that 100 ft. of 141, pipe was needed to proper-
ly drain this property. MEMO: Easement dedicating land to the City towards
solution of this drainage problem received and filed at City Hall.
fin ordinance pertaining to storm.sewers and drainage problem was presented
to Council by Mr. J, B. Ables, and upon the reading of said. ordinance) was
accepted by unanimous vote on motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by R. H, Wood,
Reference to a similar ordinance dated in 1950 was never located. MEMO: Ordinance
on drainage to be submitted to all builders and sub dividers prior to issuance
of building permits and upon receipt of plats.
Revisions to ordinance pertaining to stabling of horses, cows, pigs or
goats in the City of Smyrna was read by Attorney G. Conley Ingram. Accepted as
corrected on motion of Mr. G. W: Kreeger. Seconded by Mr. J. B. Rhodes. Unanimous.
Mr. J. B. Rhodes motioned the purchase of new street signs and•posts be left
to the discretion of the Department Head. On L. C. Dodd's second, the vote was
unanimous:
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In the discussion of business license ordinances (referring mostly to City x�
Hall contractors) Councilman J. B. Rhodes motioned to collect fifty per cent
of annual license fee on all merchants starting business on or after the half -
year mark. Seconded by J. V. Brooks. Voted unanimous:- -
A statement for professional services in the amount of $750.00 covering
injunction suits (Robert Lewis and Southland.Ice Co. VS City.of Smyrna,,Cobb
Superior Gouts) was presented for payment. Motion to_pay by L. C. Dodd.
Seconded by J. B. Rhodes. - Unanimous,
On a vote of five to one, Council waived the tax penalty charge on citizen
Lawrence Langley, based on his letter calling .out .reasons for failure to' return
1958 taxes,
Councilman J. B. Ables referred to the high cost of street repairs and
requested a paving appropriation of $18,000.00, In the discussion that followed,
Mayor.J. M. Gibson indicated the City -may receive a one cent per gallon return
on State Gasoline Taxy effective July 1, 1958. If this legislation is passed
all refunds to the City will be earmarked for street improvements per Mayor
Gibson.
Mr. Sam Hensley reported land .use study.and .related _maps .were _in .process
in connection with Federal million dollar loan.
Sewer line and lift station for the Baptist Church improvement was
referred to Mr. J. V. Brooks and Mr. R. H. Wood for solution.
Council rejected request (per letter to E. Jones) to tie-in and•change
house numbers so that a relative numerical sequence would.tie -in with Cobb
County and the City of Smyrna,
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PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS, WATER WORKS AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
Continuation of July 14, 1958.
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On motion of G. W. Kreeger, seconded by L. C. Dodd, meeting was adjourned to
first Monday in August, 1958, 7:00 P. M.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.,M.
Mayor:% J. M. Gibson
Counc' . J. B. Ables
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City Clerk, L. W. Ch s
-Selfficilinan: J. B. Rhodes
Councilman: V. B. Sanders
Special Meeting - July 24, 1958.
Per letter dated July 19, 1958 a Special Meeting was called to meet in
Council Chambers July ,24, 1958, 7:00 P. M. in the City Hall. Mayor J. M. Gibson
presided and stated the special meeting was called to discuss and solve the
Northcutt easements in South Atlanta Street area; the,settlement of the A. V. Bolton
litigation;and approval of paving contract new City Hall parking area.
All councilmen present except J. B. Rhodes; Mayor Pro-tem G. W. Kreeger
excused during first part of two-hour closed session. �.
Mr. R64ymond Reed requested council action on annexation of a portion of
King Springs Heights, as"Fo11ows :-SscNo :: l Block"I'D" consisting of Lots_ 3:-2-=3- & 4
Ssction,No. -1_ '-Block "E" consisting ^of'Lots No: 2-3-4-&5 F ectiori No.-';,? Block "A"
Consisting of iLotsNo-..-I..thftdgh- No : `8; Plat -submitted-'.' covering: above lots -
approvid.. by Council: Motion�_by-• W.:B-.t-Sandera :-to,.incorpofate.:.irito.' City;:.pf `Smyrna�
on :_J. B._.Abled secondzthervote:; was -unanimous:
Bids covering asphalt paving for new City Hall parking area were opened.
After study of specifications the.alternate-No. 2-bid of Cobb Asphalt Paving Company
(Jack Brown) was accepted in the amount of $2,228.00. Motion to accept Mr. Brown's
bid by J. V. Brooks, seconded by R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous. -
EASEMENTS —SEWER EXTENSION - NORTHCUTT SUB -DIVISION
On this subject.9 City�Attorney G. Conley Ingram stated Federal Government
(grant) requires certified records on all lands dedicated to City for easements
through properties involved. This means, per Mr. Ingram, a thorough check of deeds
to determine mortgaged property. Mr. Ingram discussed the Brawner properties and
reported concessions mentioned in lieu of sewer lines Grassing the hospital property.
He requested a definite proposal must come from Council on South Atlanta area sewer
tie-in..
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