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September 15, 1958 J
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
on September 15, 1958. Mayor J. M. Gibson presided with all councilmen present..
Firet order of business in the new City Hall Council Chamber was the read-
ing from prepared statement showing analysis of income and expenditures- City
of Smyrna Municipal Building Improvement Bonds Fund. This report showed cash
on hand at the start of the new City Hall building in the amount of $51,871.15;
cost of completion $44,589.91; leaving a balance inthe fund for conversion of
the old city hall to police station and jail in the amount of $7,281.24. Mayor
J. M. Gibson stated that the original $75,000 voted by the citizens had accumu-
lated $4,146.79 interest from date of issuance to date of the first check, making
a total of $79,146.79. Of this total, $27,275.64 had been expended for property,
legal and architect fees, clearing of the land, etc., leaving a balance of
$51,871.15 at the start of the new building. The bare building cost $32,216
which represents a per square foot cost of $10.07. Completed building including
furniture, fixtures, paving, curbing, shrubbery.,,.etc. equals $13.93 per square
foot. A vote of confidence was voiced from the majority of citizens in attendance..
Council heard citizens reports as'follows:
Mr. Adolph Kreuger requested lights on Concord Circle and presented a drain-
age problem on Concord Road.
Mrs. Connie.Spruce presented a petition requesting permission to operate a
beauty parlor on Cherokee Trail. Petition bearing signatures of property owners
in the area of influence was presented to Council and filed with City Hall records.
A request for lights in Cherokee Hills was presented by Mr. Masters. Mayor
Gibson informed the citizens with these complaints that the Georgia Power Company
had submitted a proposal covering eighty-three lights in an over-all study.
A request for a refund on 1958 retail beer license was made by Robert E. Lewi s.
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Citizens called out situations and problems hinging on drainage inthe following
areas:
Powder Springs St. at Wayland Court
Hughes Street
Fleming Street
Quarles Avenue
Banks & Guthrie Street.
On the basis of these complaints and the cost figure called out by Council-
man Ables in the amount of $25,000 to correct all drainage problems, Mayor Gibson
suggested that we use our present equipment to solve these problems with the citizens
absorping the cost of the pipe.
Several complaints were also heard of dogs roaming at large and in packs in
the area of Oakdale Drive and Concord Road.
Mr. Stockman requested police action to curtail speeding on Hawthorne Street.
On. --,a unanimous vote, Council accepted the minutes as read covering August 1958
meetings.
Item 3 on the agenda referred to assignments as follows:
(a) steel fabrication on jail - low bidder Hudgins Welding Co. $2200.00.
(b) complete plumbing job - labor and materials - low bidder
Morris Plumbing Corgpany - $995.00.
The bids were accepted and authority given to start the work immediately on
motion of L. C. Dodd, seconded by W. B. Sanders. Voted unanimmous.
COMMITTEE: Miles, Ingram, and Sanders reported on easements South Atlanta area
tie-in. Four property owners - Brawner, Crowe, Hamby, and Lovern, were not signed
as of this date. It was called out that concessions were requested from the City,
and since each concession fell into a different bracket of circumstances, Mayor
Gibson requested the Committee to report back to Council September 17, 1958 at
7:30 P.M.
On the subject of group insurance problems, Mr. L. C. Dodd, chairman of the
committee, stated that the City would retain present coverage through the end of
the year.
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Continuation of September 15, 1958
Mr. Sam Hensley of Hensley & Associates, submitted a report on over-all study
of City drainage problems, calling out a cost of remedying all drainage problems
in the amount of $25,000.
Mr. Hensley also commented on the wideningof Atlanta Street through the City,
stating that the cost of moving poles, buildings, and sidewalks was prohibitive,
and that the added parking space gained through this project would not substantiate
the cost.
ANNEXATION: Motioned by Councilman J. V. Brooks thatthe property of Dr. Sidney
L. Davis legally described in a letter submitted be accepted into the City subject
to compliance with all existing ordinances plus cost of water lines, sewer lines,
and meter installations. Also as part of the motion Dr. Davis to pay 1959 City
Taxes or an equivalent thereto for services rendered. Seconded by J. B. Rhodes.
Voted unanimous.
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Mr. H. 0. Bray requested of Council annexation into the City and zoning from
C-l.to C-2 in an -area adjacent to the property of Dr. S. L. Davis. On motion of
J. V. Brooks, the property legally described in a letter submitted by Mr. Bray be
annexed into the City subject to compliance with all existing ordinances plus the
cost of water and sewer lines, etc., as well as 1959 taxes or an equivalent thereto
for servibs rendered. Seconded by J. B. Rhodes, and voted unanimous.
ORDINANCE - CLEAN UP VACANT PROPERTY:
An ordinance covering clean-up of vacant property dated August 8, 1950 was
read in Council. Mr. J. B. Rhodes motioned that the City Attorney be authorized to
re -write a clean-up ordinance with penalties added and submit to Council next -meet -
ing. Seconded by J. B. Ables. Voted unanamous.
As a result of citizens' requests, Council referred back to the over-all drain-
age plan. Engineer Sam Hensley requested additional time to complete his study with
Councilman J. B. Ables. It was brought out that City Ordinance on paving specifi-
cations was not followed in certain sub -divisions. After discussion, Engineer Sam
Hensley and Attorney G. Conley'Ingram were authorized by recommendation of Mr. J. B.
Rhodes to draw up an ordinance covering soil cement base and an alternate method
of laying the base; and that this ordinance would also call out inspection by the
City Engineer before the paving job is accepted by the City. The fee system was
recommended for this inspection similar to the policy covering building permits.
Councilman L. C. Dodd referred the question of income due the City covering
paving assessments to Attorney G. Conley Ingram. Mr. Ingram informed Councilmen
that the City can collect paving assessments due if the fi fas are based on a legal
assessment ordinance. See Section 368 of the Smyrna Charter.
Council members received a report calling out current bank balances in all the
City's Hinds, and a report on purchases in the Month of August, 1958. Mr. L. C.
Dodd motioned to pay all properly documented bills. Mr. J. B. Rhodes seconded the
motion. Since this meeting was postponed meeting from September $, 19583 it was
brought out that all bills for the month of August had been paid prior to the loth.
This is order to take advantage of 2% discount and according to the City Hall ad-_
ministrative policy.
Mr. J. B. Ables questioned the payment of checks without Council approval,
referring to one of twelve 1957 vacation checks paid, statinglthat'one check in
question had now resorted into the rumor stage. Mayor J. M. Gibson -recommended
that all council .members should review the records at City Hall in connection
with the twleve employees terminated by this administration. Mr. J. B. Ables also
questioned the payment of construction bills in excess of $500.00 and referred to
minutes which he stated called for council approval on all items in excess of $500.00.
On Mr. Dodd's motion to pay August invoices the vote was, for payment, J. B. Rhodes,
J. V. Brooks, L. C. Dodd. Voting not to pay August bills - J. B. Ables, W. B. Sanders,
Abstaining - G. W. Kreeger, R. H. Wood.
Mayor protein G. W. Kreeger changed the discussion by his motion to request all
bids on the City Hall construction and furnishings be submitted the next .meeting.
Councilman R. H. Wood seconded. No; vote was recorded.
Mayor J. M. Gibson referring to the argument on finances broughthe meeting to
a close stating that the minutes and all records would be available on all committee
assignments as well as city hall bids and purchases at the next meeting set for
September 22, 1958, 7:30 P.M. I
The meeting continued on G. W. Kreeger's request form special examination re-
garding electrical permit for Mr. H. M. Nash of Decatur. Request was approved.
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Councilman J. V. Brooks secured unanimous approval to move one building from
Fair Oaks to 108 Cherokee Trail, Smyrna, for the purpose of operating a beauty parlor
by Mrs. Connie Spruce. (Petition on file City Hall records).
Engineer Sam Hensley presented to Council and interested citizens the first
phase of the master plan study, using colorful maps and charts. Mr. Hensley pointed
out land use plan, the major street plan, zoning regulations, and capital improvemehts.
In his forecast, he particularly made note of the need for future improvements in the
down -town area,•better connector roads, and industrial areas to the south.
Meeting recessed 10:00 P.M. to September 22, 1958, 7;30 P.M.
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Councilman: J. B. Rhodes
September 22, 1958
The continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held in the new council
chambers September 22, 1958. Mayor J. B. Gibson presided and the following council-
men were present: Messrs. J. B. Ables, G. W. Kreeger, L. C. Dodd, R. H. Wood.
Absent: J. B. Rhodes, W. B. Sanders, J. V. Brooks.
Council heard the following citizens' complaints:
R. E. Lewis requested refund on $100.00 retail beer license, and requested
action on a drainage problem on the west side of Hughes St.
Mr. R. G. Vlalker requested action_ on a drainage problem at Stonecreek Road
and Bank Street. Also requested four-way stop sign at this intersection.
On Accounts payable for 1956-57 construction purchases, L. C. Dodd motioned
to pay the balance due in the amount of $7,4 25.00. This amount represents 50%
of the unpaid construction bills per agreement dated February22 , 1955. Motion
seconded by R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous./
On J. B. Ables' motion East Smyrna School was permitted to tie-in to
Smyrna sewer lines at actual cost to the school board. Engineer Sam Hensley to
follow up. On G. W. Kreeger's second, the vote was unanimous.
Council heard d report from the committee on easements covering South Atlanta.
tie-in with the sewer extension program. Major problem in securing easements hinged
on concessions requested by property owners; namely, Crowe, BraiTner, Hamby, Lovern,
and Hubert. I'