09-22-1958 Continued Meetingo0
Continuation of September 15, 1958
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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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'
Continuation of September 22, 1958
Concessions requested:
Crowe property
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Hubert It
Hamby it
18 tap-ons
14 tap-ons
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Relocation of line only.
Motion by R. H. Wood that these easements be secured, signed, notarized, and
recorded in the finalized minutes. On G. W. Kreeger's second, the vote was unanimous.
Council voted on Mr. L. C. Dodd's motion and J. B. Ables' second to pay $1,350.00
for professional services in handling the court action of City of Smyrna versu s
A. V. Bolton. Unanimous vote.
A.. -revised ordinance drawn by G. Conley Ingram was read to Council, which compels
citizens to clean up vacant lots on the basis of fire and sanitary hazards. This
ordinance provides penalty in the amount of $100.00 for failure to comply with
ordinance. Ordinance -adopted and is effective immediately on motion of G. W. Kreeger
and second.of J. B. Ables. Vote was unanimous. Copy of ordinance distributed to
Fire Department.
Councilman L. C. Dodd recommended that City Clerk be authorized through legal
statute of limitations to record and destroy all city records that have expired
by reason of this statute. J. B. Ables seconded. Vote unanimous.
Council deferred the purchase of a twenty-eight cubic yard garbage unit to
determine if weight and size would be detrimental to the city streets. Further
discussion resulted in a.motion by J. B. Ables to table pending engineer's
report on the weight and size of the unit. On G. W. Kreeger's second the purchase
was deferred to a committee meeting of all councilmen Monday September 29, 1958
at 7:00 P.M.
Re -study of the City electrical, plumbing, and building inspection fees was
deferred by Council pending analysis of 1958 cost by item.
Mayor J. M. Gibson read to Council a letter from Mr. Charles R. Minors of
Georgia Power Company which called for the installation of eighty-three street
lights per survey submitted. The total cost of all facilities is estimated at
$25,000, the City's contribution being $6,500. This cost to be spread over a
period of six years. J. B. Ables motioned the Georgia Power Company plan be
accepted. G. W. Kreeger seconded. The vote was unanimous.
L. C. Dodd .motioned, and G. W. Kreeger seconded $75 refund be approved by
Councilmo the retail beer license issued to Bob's Tavern. The vote was 3 to 1,
J. B. Ables opposed.
In answer to the citizens problems on drainage, it was proposed that the tax
payers purchase the pipe with the City installing the pipe! In this connection
the Mayor authorized J. B. Ables and Robert Sutton to conduct a survey relating
to all drainage problems and report back to Council. J. B. Ables recommended
that $5,000 of the Georgia Power Company refund check be appropriated for correction
of these problems based on the survey and recommendations of Hensley &_Associates.
On G. W. Kreeger's second, the vote was unanimous.
Prior to adjournment, J. B. Ables recommended the Davey Tree Expert Company
be reimbursed in the amount of $22.50 for damage to a tree on Alexander Street.
Motion by G. W. Kreeger, second by R. H. Wood. Unanimous.
G. W. Kreeger motioned that the city hall hold up payment of new furniture
pending a complete check. J. B. Ables seconded. No vote was recorded.
Adjourned 10:45 P.M. motion G. W. Kreeger, second R. H. Wood. Next meeting
October 6, 1958, 7:00 P.M.
Mayor. J. 1. Gibson City Clerk: W.Charles
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September 29, 1958, 7:00 P.M.
A committee meeting of the Mayor and Council was held at the new city hall
council room on the above date. Subject was purchase of a 28 cubic yard garbage ;
disposal unit. Mayor J. M. Gibson, George W. Kreeger, J. V. Brooks, J. B. Ables,
W. B. Sanders, and L. C. Dodd were present. Absent: R. H. Wood, J. B. Rhodes,
and City Clerk.
*J. B. Ables moved that this committee meeting be considered an official
meeting. Second G. W. Kreeger. Voted unanimous.
W. B. Sanders motioned and J. V. Brooks seconded that the easement concession
between A. L. Crowe and the City of Smyrna be accepted. This concession permits the
City to lay sewer lines thruugh the Crowe property with a concession granted for eight-
een sewer tap-ons. An alterna✓ive agreement calls for the payment of $3,200 to Mr.
A. L. Crowe in the event the property is not taken into the'city through legislative
action.
Mr. L. C. Dodd moved that the trade proposed'by Decatur Truck & Equipment Co.
for one Pak-Mor LoBoye be accepted - $9,400 total cost less $1,500 for our unit, net
amount due $7,900. On second by J. V. Brooks, the vote for purdhasing the 28 cubic
yard unit was, for purchase - L. C. Dodd, G. W. Kreeger, J. V. Brooks. Voting against:
J. B. Ables, and W. B. Sanders.* Upon receipt of equipment (five) personnel will be -
deleted in a move toward economy in the Sanitation Department.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 P.M., 9-29-58.
Next regular .meeting October 6, 1958, 7:00 P.M.
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