03-13-1961 Regular Meetingi
5, March 13, 1961
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The meeting of Mayor and Council was called to order at 7:00 o'clock -P.M. on
March 13, 1961. Mayor`Ireeger presided, all council members present except
R. J. Austin. Meeting calledfor the purpose of -discussion of.the Smyrna Public,
Library.
Council reviewed the plans and specifications as submitted by the architect.
Action came when W. B. Sanders moved that Arthitect W. RR. Tapp, Jr,. is hereby
authorized.to..advertise for bids according to the plans and specifications sub-
mitted this date for the -Smyrna Public Library building. Second. by Harry E.'
Ingram and voted. unanimous.
Council received a, resolution from Mrs..G. C. Green, Chairman of the,Smyrna Library
Board, which endorsed the construction of the building and.pledged the Board's
cooperation. Motion by J. B. Ables, second.,by, R. J. McCurry, the resolution be ;entered
in the minutes and made a part thereof: . . „ .
RESOLUTION
nA special called meeting of the Smyrna Library Board attended by Board.Members
Mrs. G. C. Green, Mrs. David Cano, Hubert.Colquitt and J. B. Ables, and City
officials George Kreeger, J. B. Ables, and Engineer Mike Doyle was held at City
Hall on March 9, 1961 at 8:00 P.M. Plans for the proposed Smyrna Public Library
Building were reviewed and.the following resolution was adopted by the Board by a
unanimous vote.
We the members of the Smyrna Public Library Board., being much concerned with the
educational welfare of the citizens of Smyrna, and having served on the Board for
a number of years with.high hopes and anticipation of a program such as you propose
becoming a reality,,are well pleased with the plans submitted and the interest shown
by your body. We therefore wholeheartedly endorse your plans and request you con-
tinue with your . efforts ,to an early.. completion. of this most important. project.
We offer our cooperation and assistance in any way we can serve in the interest of
this project."
Motion to adjourn.. Adjourn 8:00 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting March 20, 1961.
March, 20, 1961
Council met above date at City Hall,•Smyrna, to resolve through collective action
the twelve items called out per submitted agenda. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided and.
called the meeting -to order at 7:00 olel6ck P.M., with all council members present.
In absence of City Clerk, G. Conley Ingram, City Attorney, recorded the minutes of
said meeting. ;r -
Item No. 1 - Resolution read in Council pertaining to distribution of obscene litera-
ture in City with request from Smyrna Ministerial Association to restrict sales.
Mayor G. W: Kreeger acted by appointing a three-man committee: - J: B. Ables, Chair-
man; W..L. Keck, and R.-J. McCurry to investigate immediately and recommend action}.
City Clerk was authorized to write the Ministerial Association of Smyrna advising
them of the action taken.
Item No. 2 - Reports submitted in council showing forecasted.income andoperations
cost for next -three months resulted -in the following resolution: -
Motion by Finance Chairman J. B. Ables - We adopt a resolution from this body
to the Bank of Smyrna and/or participating banks to borrow as needed fifty
thousand ($50,000) dollars for current operating expenses during the calendar
year of 1961. Further motioned.that the Mayor and. City Clerk be authorized
to sign the first note and the succeeding notes as required at the Bank of
Smyrna. Total principal bearing -interest at 5% per annum payable to Bank of
Smyrna on. or before December 31, 1961. ,
Motion seconded by Councilman R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
MEMO: Total principal and interest-to,,be reimbursed on or before July 15,
1961 from first half 1961 taxes payable in June, 1961. , ,
NOTE: Delivered to Bank of Smyrna,on March.21, 1961, certified letter bearing
signature of Mayor and attested by City Clerk, which letter calls out above action.