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02-05-1962 Regular Meeting125 'N C� 8`- LL^ Continuation of January 31, 1962 a�f yor: Ables City C erTss W: L�har es J. B. Rhodes: ouncel (Construction) R. -J.--Mc rry: Council (Firiknce & Adminis ration) v H. ngram, onnci1_.-� (Stree s ,. o nci Fire & Police) Webb-, nunci ani a onj`W. L. -eck, Council: a er -'47oM �ouncfl `( ar s -"— February 5, 1962 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, February 5, 1962 at 7:00 P.M. Myor J. B. Ables and all councilmen were present. In the first order of business Councilman R. H. Wood discussed the Smyrna Library insurance coverage on the building, contents, books and the library fees charged to non-residents. Mayor J. B. Ables referred this item to the insurance committee. Councilman H. E. Ingram read in council the Southern Bell Telephone franchise dated December 1904. Council referred any action or re -negotiation to City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram. The Smyrna comprehensive zoning ordinance effective January 1, 1961 and amended December 4, 1961 was authorized as saleable at $1.50 per copy. Councilman H. E. Ingram distributed cost estimate covering sewerage lines, man- holes and pump stations to serve over 300 homes in L.L. 700, 701, 740 and 741. The summary of cost estimate including engineering was $110,345.00. Motion by J. B. Rhodes "We propose to enter into agreement to participate in the insta.11ation costs of two lift stations and force main in the Wm. J. MacKenna sub -division on South Atlanta Street to the extent the federal government will reimburse the City of Smyrna." Second, H. L. Smith and voted unanimous. The following items were deferred: - Electrical maintenance proposals, franchise Southern Bell, January minutes, group insurance and Reed Drive water lines. On motion of J. W. Webb, sanitation pickup crew (names and current rates submitted) were increased from $1.25 per hour to $1.30 per hour effective with the pay period be- ginning February.9,.1962. Second, R. H. Wood and voted unanimous. In other action council: - A. Discussed a change in policy controlling ambulance service and referred action to the police committee. B. Set cut-off date for outside fire registration at March 1, 1962 on motion of H. L. Smith. C. Authorized two street lights to be installed at the rear of the Smyrna Elemen- tary school. D. Referred corrective action and/or extension of Reed Drive sewer tap (J. A. Bradshaw) to W. L. Keck. E. Waived the requirement of city building inspector.'s signature on all building permit applications issued covering repair and alterations at $300.00 value or under. e February 5, 1962 continued ' R. J.McCurry's motion requested inspection follow-up and report on violators. (Not applicable on new construction.) F. Finance chairman, R. J. McCurry distributed a report covering General Ob- ligation bond study in connection with the proposed $700,000•.00.bond issue to cover street, sidewalk, and park improvements. Councilman H. L. Smith reported on a police training course stating the scheduled courses will begin February 15, 1962 in the city hall council room. Motion to ­recess, R. J. McCurry. Recessed - 8:50 P.M. Next meeting, February 17, 1962 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. February 17, 1962 The continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held and called to order at 9:00 o'clock A.M. February 17, 1962. Presiding, Mayor J. B. Ables; Councilman pre- sent, R. J. McCurry and R. H. Wood. Absent, H. E. Ingram, H: L. Smith, J. W. Webb, J. B. Rhodes and W. L. Keck. Since there was not a quorum of councilmen in attendance the following business was handled and recorded as information only. Mr. Watson Petty requested leasing an area of the old disposal plant on Cooper Lake Road for a rifle range suggesting the lease shall stipulate use of the property for City of Smyrna Police. Referred to the Parks and Recreation committee. The signed annexation petition submitted by F. C. Dabney, Jr. for annexation of lot #43, Forest Hills was deferred pending formal application in writing, legal des- cription of property and plat. Zoning request from R-1 to C-1 covering one lot west of the Lutheran Church on Powder Springs Street deferred pending formal request. Bids for garbage disposal unit including one (1) C-800 truck were opened and tabulated as follows: Decatur Truck & Equipment Company $ 7,793.26 Ernest G. Beaudry, Inc. 7,920.60 Schwall, Inc. 9.033.26 Truck Equipment Company of Georgia Inc. 7,132.00 Atlantic Engineering Company, Inc. 9,724.25 Mr. William Jayne offered in a sealed bid $650.00 cash for one (1) used 1958 Chevrolet truck and 16 Cu. yd. body. Referred to the contracts committee for study and report back to council. The date set for opening bf the Belmont Circle sewerage bids was called out as March 20, 1962. It was requested by councilman R. J. McCurry that former employee, T. J. Peck, shall be-� on call for service in the absence of Elmer Wester. Mayor J. B. Ables dismissed the meeting at 9:45 o'clock and set the date for the next meeting on February 27, 1962 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. February 20, 1962 The continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, February 20, 1962 and called to order at 8:30 o'clock P.M. In the absence of Mayor J. B. Ables, Mayor Pro-Tem H. E. Ingram presided. All councilmen were present, R. H. Wood absent during the first half of the meeting. In the first order of business, Dr. Talbert Williams offered to assist in setting up at the Smyrna Library a record section on a fee basis. Referred to committee: R. H. Wood, J. W. Webb and W. L. Keck. During the discussion on the trash collection problem J. W. Webb motioned to de- clare surplus one (1) 1958 Chevrolet truck and one (1) 16 Cu. Yd. Pak-Mor body and sell the equipment to the highest bidder. On second by W. L. Keck the vote was unanimous.