02-27-1962 Regular MeetingFebruary 20, 1962 continued
The bids for the new garbage collection unit opened in prior council meeting re-
vealed the high bid for the above equipment.in the amount of $650.00 from William E.
Jayne of Forest Park, Georgia. Motion H. L. Smith, "We sell the used Chevrolet truck
and sanitary body to William E. Jayne for $650.00, said cash payment upon deposit shall
be used and supplemented with general fund check, if necessary, for purchase of one (1)
flat bed truck for the use and purpose of city trash collection." The motion seconded
by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
The low bid of Decatur Truck and Equipment Company covering one (1) 20 Cu. Yd. Pak-
Mor garbage unit mounted on one (1) C-800 Ford chassis in the net amount of $7,793.26
including trade-in of trailer and G.M.C. disposal unit was accepted and authority to
purchase given pending arrangements as submitted by finance cbmmittee. The above put
in motion by J. B. Rhodes, second, H. L. Smith and voted unanimous.
Council
authorized the following:
1.
Clean out alley area at rear of R. E. Lewis building.
2.-
Eliminate traffic hazard at Spring Strebt entrance to city parking area.
3.
Increased, effective January 1, 1962 covering personal car allowance in
the amount of $25.00 per month to parks department employee R. J. DeBoard.
Motion by R. H. Wood which carried.
4.
Installation of one (1) Coca Cola cooler in the community room of the
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Smyrna public library on a rental or trial basis. Motion by R. H. Wood
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5.
Renewal, effective March 1, 1962 liability and fire insurance coverage
with Poston Realty and Insurance Company. Motion by R. J. McCurry which
carried.
6.
Complete repair of one (1) police car including necessary body repairs.
Council listened to the reading of a letter from the L & N railroad which referred
to the Powder Springs and Hawthorne Streets grade crossings. No action recorded.
Councilman R. H. Wood discussed new parks for the East and Southwest sections of
the City and requested that additional recreational facilities shall be tied in with the
proposed street bond issue. No action recorded.
In further discussion regarding park areas, Councilman J. W. Webb motioned that this
Council authorize City Attorney G. Conley Ingram to draft an option covering a 90 day
period at $100.00 per month: Said option to contain a renewal clause covering 14.5 acres
of land on the north side of Spring Road and adjacent to the Argyle Elementary school.
Motion seconded by R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous.
Property of F. C. Dabney, Jr. located in Forest Hills and known as lot #43 on Colby
Court was annexed -as R-1 to the corporate limits of -the City of Smyrna on motion by R. J.
McCurry and voted unanimous. Builder and/or owner agrees to abide by all existing codes,
regulations and ordinances of the City of Smyrna and to pay the regular taxes on the
above described property for 1963.
Council decided on a motion by H. L. Smith that the date for opening sewerage installa-
tion bids on Belmont Circle to the King -Williams property shall be changed from March 20,1962
to March 5, 1962. Motion seconded by J. W. Webb and voted unanimous.
Motion to adjourn by J. B. Rhodes.
Adjourned, 10:30 P.M.
Next meeting, February 27, 1962 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
February 27, 1962
A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held February 27, 1962 at City Hall,
Smyrna, Georgia. Mayor,J. B. Ables presided and called the meeting to order at 8:00
o'clock P.M. All councilmembers present except J. B. Rhodes.
In the first order of business a problem discussed in council and apparently resolved
by councilman W. L. Keck was brought back to council by citizen E. Holsapple of Pinehill
Drive. He claimed reimbursement for two tires damaged by striking a water valve extending
above the street surface at Bank and Eastfield. During discussion council deferred the
claim to the city insurance carrier.
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Citizen Watson Petty appeared requesting lease agreement from the City of Smyrna
for partial use of city owned property on Cooper Lake Road. The purpose of the lease
covers a partial area of property for use as a gun club. Councilman R. H. Wood reco-
mmended the lease be drawn to cover leasing a partial area of city owned land for use
as a gun club. The said area to be restricted for use of the club and City of Smyrna
police personnel. Second, J. W. Webb and voted unanimous.
Purchase of one (1) 20 Cu. Yd. Pak-Mor body mounted on one (1) C-800 Ford chassis
from the low bidder, Decatur Truck and Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $7,793.26
was authorized on R. J. McCurry's report and further motioned to finance this purchase
through the Bank of Smyrna. Motion, J. W. Webb, second, H. L. Smith and voted•unanimow
On R. J. McCurry's motion, second by W. L. Keck the bid proposals covering elect-
rical maintenance of city owned buildings were rejected.
General Obligation Bond Issue
Chairman of Finance R. J. McCurry, discussing proposed bond issue for street
improvement, parks, recreation and sidewalks called out the following statistics in
council: -
1962 Tax Digest (Tentative caculation $ 14,587,972.
Bonding capacity @ 7% of estimated digest 1,021,158.
Obligation bonds (current outstanding 255,000.
Added bonding capacity for above improvements 760,0o0.
Reterve".for�emergencies__' ?' 6,000.
Net obligation bonds available for proposed
improvements 760,000.
Distribution of Capital improvement: -
Street re -surfacing - Group #1,2, & 3 582,000.
Parks and Recreation facilities 1505,000.
Concrete walkways, (school areas) 28)000.
$ 76o,000.
- COST BASIS - Bond Retirement
CURRENT INDEBTEDNESS equals 2 mills or 11.76% of each taxable dollar
$760,000 added @ 30 years maturity equals 3 mills or 17.65% 6f each
taxable dollar
$760,000 added @ 22 years maturity equals 3.5 mills or 20.59% of each
taxable dollar.
Recommended by Council to repay the bonds covering the twenty-two year period
at the higher mill age with no increase in property taxes.
sue` 1 Mr. S. P. Hensley of Hensley and Associates, Inc., discussed the detailed cost
estimates submitted for council in connection with proposed bond issue.
Motion by H. L. Smith "This council approve the issuance of Seven Hundred, Sixty
Thousand dollars ($7605000.00) covering obligation bonds for street re -surfacing, parks,
recreation facilities and side walks in the City of Smyrna and further to set date for
referundum. Seconded by H. E. Ingram. The vote was unanimous.
In further discussion councilman and finance chairman, R. J. McCurry moved the
distribution of proposed bond issue in the amount of $760,000.00 shall be distributed
as follows: -
Street Improvement, re -surfacing, etc. $ 582.9000.
Parks and recreation facilities 150,000.
Sidewalks, school areas, etc. 28,000.
Voting for above distribution: - H. E. Ingram, H. L. Smit , J. W. Webb, R. H. Wood
and R. J. McCurry. Voting against: - W. L. Keck.
9:00 o'clock P.M. - R. J. McCurry excused.
The preliminary plat, L.L. 3o4-305 of the King -Williams sub -division a total of
approximately 76 lots was deferred to March 5, 1962 for further study.
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Developer Wm. J. MacKenna spoke in council regarding the 1958 contract which called
out two (2) lift stations in the proposed development of L.L. 700, 701, 740 and 741 known
as Unit # 2 of Argyle Estates. Many proposals were submitted in connection with finalizing
this long debated problem. Mr. MacKenna stated he would agree to the contract per minutes
of June 7, 1961 which in effect called out one (1) pump station plus 2,000 feet of force
main in L.L. 740, the developer to reimburse the city 50% of the project cost and not to
exceed $10,000.00 of said cost. The same minutes stipulate the developer shall install all
sewerage facilities for 140 lots. Final action came on H. E. Ingram's motion that the
city enter an agreement to contribute up to and not exceeding $10,000.00 or 50% of the
construction cost of one (1) lift station and force main. Payment for same to be with-
held pending approval of specifications and final inspection of the project. Motion
seconded by R. H. Wood and voted unanimous.
MEMO: City attorney requested to draw.up a contract encompassing the above agreement
with reference to disposition of the 1957 contract.
Council adopted on H. L. Smith's motion the minutes of the January meetings as sub-
mitted and corrected.
An option covering the C. F. Brown property on E. Spring Road was accepted on R. H.
Wood's motion and referred to the parks and recreation committee for negotiation. Second,
J. W. Webb. Voted unanimous.
7 ORDINANCE
S P E E D L I M I T S
Be it ordained by thb.Mayor-and Council and it is hereby ordained as follows:
1. The speed limit on North Atlanta Street from Cherokee Road to a point
400 feet North of Pat Mell Road shall be 35 M.P.H.
2. The area or front footage of the'Atlanta Journal building on Roswell
Street, a distance of 100 feet shall be designated as a loading zone
between the hours of 2 and 4 o'clock P.M. and further designated as a
"NO PARKING" area anytime.
Ordinance adopted on H. E. Ingram's motion, second, R. H. Wood and voted unanimous.
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In connection with the Civil Defense plan annexes # 112, 3 and 4 were called out
as completed and on motion by H. L. Smith approved. Second, W. L. Keck. Voted unanimous.
(The numbered annexes referred to supply, communications, police service and fire service.)
In a discussion which stated the cost to repair one (1) police car in the amount of
three to four hundred dollars, councilman H. L. Smith moved the city take bids on one (1)
new police car to be returned and opened April 23 1962. The motion authorizes the speci-
fications to clear through the contracts committee. Second, W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
Councilman"J W. Webb commented on- ssuande't'ofe .prss"releases=aid,'motioned-as --
"allows-' i' ''"AA-.°�committee reports and/or recommendations of council members shall not be _
discussed or released for publication prior to clearance or action by the entire council."
Motion seconded by H. L. Smith and carried four to one, H. E. Ingram voting against:
Smyrna Library Board was authorized on R. H. Woods' motion to use a portion of the
money collected from fees for use in payment of wages for part time library help.
Councilman R. H. Wood commented on letter from J. C. Austin referring to need of
additional area for Little Leagues. The letter mentioned the offer of Mr. 0. C. Hubert
for use of his property on Corn Road for a Little League baseball diamond. Motion,
R. H. Wood, "We accept Mr. Hubert's offer." Second, W. L. Keck - Unanimous.
Council approved on W. L. Keck's motion the hiring of Mr. Joe Pruitt at $25.00 per
week effective March 2, 1962. Assigned to garage building to cover detail work, general
clerical and telephone calls. Motion carried.
The mid -month council meeting was set for the third Tuesday of each month at
8:00 o'clock P.M. on motion by W. L. Keck, second, H. L. Smith.
Wiring, back fill and installation of vent pipes on King Street Lift Station re-
ferred to W. L. Keck.
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Damage by contractor to front yard area of Mr. C. W. Donner, 330 Collier Drive
was referred to W. L. Keck for follow-up.
Motion to adjourn, H. E. Ingram.
Adjourn - 10:45 P.M.
Next meeting March 5, 1962 - 7:00 P.M.
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