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08-17-1959 Continued Regular Meetingi August 17, 1959. The continuation of the regular meeting recessed August 3, 1959 was -called to order at City Hall August 17, 1959 at 7:30 P.M. MtI ydr'J. M. Gibson presided and all councilmen were present except J. B. Rhodes. In the first order of business, Mayor J. M. Gibson called for reports from -citizens. Mr. Rainey, operator of Belmont Pool and concession stand, discussed high cost of water and excessive usage due to evaporation and leakage and further stated he was billed for -j3-94-,000 gallons for July, 1959 at the prevailing rate per thousand. ..In.the:discussion pertaining to commercial rate for water consumption, -L.-C. Dodd motioned as follows: - the first 100,000 gallons at pre- vailing rate, all over 100,000 gallons at 25� per thousand. On W. B: Sanders' second the vote was five to one, J. B. Ables opposed. MEMO: corrected water bill for July submitted. J.. 'LI-With reference to water bills of 239 and 249 North Atlanta Road showing excessive balance due in amount of$3Z4.00 and•$49.20 respectively, Mayor J. M. Gibson recommended that the Chairman of the Water Depart- ment handle both delinqueht accounts. Y Mr. Lamar Chatham, representing the Smyrna Junior Chamber of Coidmerce addressed the Council rbquesting approval to set up booths in the shopping centers for the purpose of registering voters. He further stated that if Council showed favorable.action on this project that the Chamber would furnish all publicity and man power to,carry out this -.project. G. W. Kreeger voiced a verbal approval for the Chamber, and -then moved that the plan shall be approved pending compliance with charter and ruling from the City Attorney. Second by R. H. Wood. Unanimous. Mayor J. M. Gibson called out the H. A. Peeler property on Church Road as an ideal location for a little league ball park and for the location of a library. During the discussion on acquisition, W. B. Sanders moved, seconded by J. B. Ables, that this matter be turned ober-to the Parks Department Chairman, and further that a full report '-be'submitted in Council, as well as other available locations.* Votea unanimous. The Mayor appointed the following committee: - R. H. Wood, Chairman; W. T. Rutledge and L. C. Dodd. 'On recommendation of City Attorney G. Conley Ingram, further _ action on repairs to the B. F. Reed,'Jr. property on North Atlanta Street was deferred. Councilman Sanders reported on the Hayes Drive extension stating that in his contact with County Commissioner that improvements or extension would be made at the proper time. Item No. 8 on the agenda called out the drainage problems affecting Pinehurst, Pinedale, Oakview, and Oakdale Drives. Engineer Sam Hensley- --submitted three alternatives. No. 1 - installation of pipe and.con- struction 'of catch basins and fill dirt at a cost of $7,862.00. No. 2 - slope roadway to eliminate drop-offs at a cost of $1,791.00. No. 3 - installation of fence at all hazards called out at a cost of $150.00. -• Gouncilman W. B. Sanders suggested visiting the home owners involved wiI recommendation they absorb a portion of the cost o•f alternative - No. 2 and if the results prove unfavorable' that the City resort to Alternative No. 3. Mayor J. M. Gibson appointed a committee as --faliow.s: - W. B. Sanders, Chairman; R. H. Wood and G. W. Kreeger.. Mayor J. M. Gibson reported on Item No. 9 of the agenda referring to stray dogs and packs in the City of Smyrna and suggested the hiring ---of one employee to work two days per week.with Cobb County Health _ Department, and that this assignment shall cease on September 1, 1959. L. C. Dodd moved that this recommendation shall become part of the minutes. Second by R. H. Wood. Unanimous. Council ruled that the current paving ordinance and specifications shall apply to new street in West Smyrna Heights. This decision based on Mr. R. B. Bennett's request that an exception to the specifications be approved. Councilman Ables., Chairman of the Contracts Committee, submitted and read in Council the Committee's recommendations, items l.thru 11, and further submitted in Council an ordinance setting up a contracts committee to govern future activities relating to City contracts and/or (Aug. 17, 1959 - Conttd.) sub -contracts. In this connection, G. Conley Ingram read in Council an ordinance creating a contracts committee which was accepted as corrected -by unanimous vote, on J. B. Ables' motion duly seconded by W. T. Rutledge. The five -member committee constituting the Contracts Committee: J. M. Gibson, G. Conley Ingram, Sam Hensley, W. B. Sanders, and L. C. Dodd. -The bill of materials and estimated labor costs covering sewer line and eleven laterals for the Mayes Hamby Subdivision was discussed in Council and hinged mostly on the fact that Mayes Hamby was permitted to pay for seven sewer tap-ons as the subdivision progressed. The -question developed based on City Hall policy to collect for all.— installations'in advance and that no funds were available in the Con- struction Fund for this project. J. B. Ables moved that the estimated cost of this project ($1,657.00) be appropriated from the General Fund —to-finance the Hamby sewerage line. On G. W. Kreegerts second, -the vote was unanimous. 1. Councilman Ables reported on the South Atlanta tie-in on the sewer line South Atlanta area and stated that his contacts with the.affected property owners in the light of securing easements was favorable and requested authorization be granted to further negotiate towards final agreement. Mr. Ables moved that a committee consisting of Mr. Sam Hensley, G. Conley Ingram, and J. B. Ables be authorized to negotiate a contract between the City and all affected property owners shown on engineering drawing, to install sewer system as shown on engineering drawings, subject to the final approval of the Mayor and Council. Seconded by W. B. Sanders. Unanimous. In other action Council: Referred ownership of South Cobb water line and decision on sub- sequent line charges to W. B. Sanders and G. Conley Ingram. Instructed City Hall to notify occupants of building located on City disposal property to vacate within thirty days. Instructed City Hall to cause removal of hogs from City disposal area by letter to Will Bowles. Issued to W. T. Rutledge authorization to repair motor, five -ton cab and chassis at estimated cost of $150.00 per bid submitted. Also, paint white and install C. D. decal. Gave favorable action on Governmental Continuity program in case - of disaster, and evacuation plan as called out per letter read by L. C. Dodd setting 9-1-59 as C. D. Day. Approved by unanimous vote two added patrolmen on City Police Department, the starting date hinged on Merit Board approval. Accepted on unanimous vote offer of merchants to underwrite costs of police call boxes for location in shopping centers. Authorized purchase of forty gold officer badges at $400.00 estimated cost. Approved purchase of 15 inch concrete pipe for drainage at Church of Christ on Church Road. L. C. Dodd - adjourn Second - G. W. Kreeger Adjourned 11:40 P.M. MEMO:- (Regular meeting in September falls on Labor Day, 9-7 59. Meeting set for Tuesday, September 8, 1959.) Mayor: J. son Co an:- J. B. Ables Councilman: W. T. Rutled 01>11ci.lfnAII: I b. U . ,Do Cs2!§e=61 s Councilman: 9. W -,//,111r eeger rl v Councilman: R. H. Wood September 8, 1959 'the regular meeting of Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia on September 8, 1959 pursuant to the city charter. Mayor J. M. Gibson presided and call'ed'the- meeting to order at 8:05 O'clock P.M. All councilmen were present except J. B. Rhodes. In the first order of business per prepared agenda, citizen Billy Carden, 512 Ventura Place, Smyrna, Georgia submitted application and,plat requesting zoning from residential to commercial the following described property: land lot No. 346, 17th district, 2nd section, Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia, being in and part of Belmont Hills Unit No. 2. Area requested for re -zoning lies at rear of 512 Ventura Place (lot No. 20, block F) a distance of 75 feet to South Cobb right-of- way and 90 feet along said right-of-way. W. T. Rutledge moved this application be accepted and set date for hearing (30) days from date of application of (30) days from receipt of check covering advertising costs. 'Voted unanimous on J. B. Ables' second. W. B. Bone, spokesman for residents in area of Nancy Circle and Howell Drive, requested Council action regarding drainage problems in Argyle Subdivision. In discussion, motion and recommendations were made and withdrawn. Action came on W. B. Sanders' motion to withhold all building permits to W. J. Mackenna Co. and other city services pending full compliance with current drainage ordinance and further, City Attorney G. Conley Ingram review all ordinances pertaining to drainage'. Motion seconded by W. T. Rutledge. - Voted unanimous. Mayor J. M. Gibson appointed th and report on rules and regulations nurseries and kindergartens: - J. B. W. T. Rutledge, and R. H. Wood. e following committee to investigate pertaining to operation of day Ables, Chairman; W. B. Sanders, This action resulted from three operators of day nurseries voicing disapproval of current ordinance, square feet per occupant, etc. In the public hearing on rezoning the H. I. McArthur property, W. B. Sanders moved the request to zone from residential to commercial be denied. Motion seconded by J. B. Ables. The'vote carried five to one - G. W. Kreeger opposed. Councilman Ables then moved to rezone for commercial lots No. 6, 7, 14, and 15 of land lots 413 and 414. On G. Tj�. Kreeger's second the vote to rezone four of original ten lots to commercial was: against rezoning: - W. T. Rutledge, W. B. Sanders, R. H. Wood, and L. C. Dodd. For rezoning: - J. B. Ables and G. W. Kreeger.