04-01-1963 Regular MeetingApril 1, 1963
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A regular meeting of Mayor and Council, pursuant to charter, was
held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, April 1, 1963 and called to order
by presiding officer, Mayor J. B. Ables at 7:00 o'clock p.m. All
council members present.
In the first order of business, Councilman R. H. Wood reported
the recorded deed to Jonquil Park property was in order, that
property lines and corner pins were established by survey, and that
light poles would be erected per agreement. This report per result
of the W. J. Mackenna Company claiming encroachment.
Petition was read in council by spokesman, Mr. R. Hancock,
claiming overflow of surface water in the area of Highland and
Hawthorne Avenues was directed ontheir property (in Cobb County)
by reason of resurfacing project. Council heard report from H.E.
Ingram and Engineer Phillip Sutton and then voted unanimous on
R. J. McCurry's motion to "resolve the drainage problem through
corrective action." H. L. Smith seconded the motion.
Council discussed the renting of a garage (King and Bank
Street) for the purpose of merchandise storage. Mr. J. G. Menton
was spokesman for his company, Save -a -Stop Trucking Company, and
reported the results of his meeting with city personnel early in
w January, 1963. It was brought out that agenda and minutes of
January 28, 1963-denied a business license on the basis of resi-
dential zoning. Council permitted usage of storage area through
April 30, 1963, during said period application for re --zoning and
issuance of business license would be authorized pending result of
zoning hearing. This action per motion of J. B. Rhodes, second by
H. L: Smith. The vote - five to two, R. J. McCurry and J. W. Webb
voting against the motion.
Request of Mr. F. K. Leake, 564 Frances Drive, for taxicab
license was withheld pending location of business, number of taxi-
cabs and written request to City Clerk.
Permit for storage trailer (two wheel camp type) was granted on
motion by W. L. Keck. Said permit withheld pending written request
to City Hall. (Applicant Mr. L. 0. Gray - Stonecreek at Bank Street).
Councilman R. J. McCurry called out estimated cost of $1,500.00
for treatment plant improvement covering (1) drying bed, (1) digester
and trickling system repair. Engineer Phillip Sutton requested to
submit study and report costs per motion, R. J. McCurry, second J. B..
Rhodes. Unanimous.
In a discussion on city water distribution system, H. L. Smith
motioned "We authorize consultant engineers to complete a proposal
for submission before council relative to expansion of city water
distribution system, future capacities, pressure requirements, Federal
Aid assistance, etc.; all the above in accordance with Southeastern
Underwriters recommendations." Motion voted unanimous.3on W. L. Keck's
second. MEMO: Cost of study is non -reimbursable if rejected. If
accepted by council, host shall upon approval be classified as accounts
payable special fund, "Water Systems Expansion - Capital Improvement,
Federal Aid Project."
Item No. 6 and No. 7 of agenda called out delinquent business li-
cense tax and garbage flies which upon agreement was referred to committee.
City Attorney requested to amend Sanitation Ordinance to reflect a
collection and violation clause.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 - DRAINAGE, SEWERAGE, SIDEWALKS
No. 9-A Powder Springs.Drainage - City will authorize expenditure
of $495.00 for 30" drain pipe to correct drainage in
area of Pilgrim and Myers property. Motion by Harry E.
Ingram, second H. L.,Smith, voted unanimous.
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No. 9-B Dogwood Circle Drainage - City will install 30" drain pipe
and catch basin -estimated at $1,050,00. Motion, H. E.
Ingram, second J. W. Webb. Unanimous.
No. 9-C Morrison Property - 365 Lee Street - City has partial
responsibility. Land partly in county requires 150 feet
of 30" pipe to correct drainage. Per R. J. McCurry,
"secure easement and submit estimate of cost."
No. 9-D See Item No. 11 Citizens Reports, Highland -Hawthorne.
No. 9-E Walker at Spring Street - City will install flat type
"grates to carry surface water per engineering estimate
at $300.00. Motion H.-.E. Ingram, second H. L. Smith,
unanimous.
No. 9-F Ridgecrest Road at McCauley - Deferred for check out
by H. E. Ingram.
No. 9-G Drainage of Laundry - South Cobb Drive - Deferred for
,check out by/H. E. Ingram.
No. 9-H'Sewer Line and Tap - Atlanta Road - City:will extend
sewerage to property of Mrs. Mary Smith (next south
of manhole, McEntyre's Bakery) at cost of $738.00,
1861. Motion R. J. McCurry, second H. L. Smith. The
,vote 5 to 2, H. E. Ingram and W. L. Keck voting
against.
No. 9-I,Rights-of-Way, Curb Costs - Concord Road - Council
approved on H. E. Ingram's motion to install curb
and gutter on Concord Road from King Spring Road
to South Cobb Drive at $1.70 per lineal foot on
north and south side of Concord Road, per submission
of petition secured by Councilmen J. W. Webb and
H. L. Smith. The motion further stipulates City of
Smyrna will absorb curb and gutter costs in excess
of $1.70 per lineal foot in the area called out
,above. The motion was seconded by R. H. Wood and
I'carried, unanimous. MEMO: There was no finalized
action on curb, gutter and sidewalks, Concord,Road
from King Spring-Dunton-intersection, east to Love
Street and South Atlanta Street.
No. 9-J Street Improvement Prodram - On schedule per H.E.
Ingram.
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No. 9-K Sidewalk Progress - Report deferred thirty days,
per H. E. Ingram.
AGENDA COMPLETED: - "OTHER ITEMS"
Engineer Phillip Sutton reported on drainage in area of Griggs
property on Campbell Road 'and was requested to submit bids for road-
way�and drain pipe across creek dam in Lake Park.
Council authorized Parks Committee to let bids for electrical
equipment, Jonquil Park softball field and con.cession stand.
Motioned by R. H. Wood and carried.
A motion by W. L. Keck was voted unanimous to expend up to
$800.00 for a masonry wall at rear of city garage including con-
crete or block wall around perimeter of water tank from existing
wall at gasoline pump. Improvement to be paid from available funds
on deposit 'in Paving or Garage -Fund`: •'-
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Salary of city garage mechanic Ray V. Ferrell was increased
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effective April 1, 1963, from $5,200.00 to $5,450.00 per year or
$20.83 per month. Motion W. L. Keck, second H. L. Smith and
voted six to one, R. J. McCurry voting against the motion.
Invoice3prepared by City Hall covering sewer tap fee in the
amount of $200.00 for Chamber of Commerce building was per Finance
Chairman, R. J. McCurry, in order per existing policy and
collectible.
Time 10:45 P. M. Motion -to adjourn.
Next meeting - April 15, 1963, 7:00 o'clock P. M.
April 15, 1963
A meeting of Mayor and Council was held above date at City
Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, and called to order by Mayor J. B. Ables
at 7:00 o'clock P.M. All council members were present.
Mr. H. L. McDaniell appeared to discuss and protest recent
billing for $200.00 sewer tap fee for connection to new building
located adjacent to but separated from existing office at 200
South Atlanta Street. The second tap -on and billing for same in
the amount of $200.00.'was in order per council decision and in
accordance with prevailing policy concerning multiple business
enterprises operating as one company or one owner. Policy per
previous minutes refers to Dickson Shopping Center (11 taps
$2,200.00) and J. C. Thomas (4 taps (1) building - $800.00).
The drain ditch and water hazard in area of Pinehurst Drive
was again before council through complaint of Citizen J. W.
Daniell and Mrs. Christian. Mayor J. B. Ables referred problem
to Street Committee for report and cost estimate.
Absence of curb and gutter on east side of King Spring Road
at Pinehurst drive was the major reason for surface water washing
into Xurd of Mr. J. H. Wootten at 185 King Spring Road. Mayor J.B.
Ables referred problem to Street Committee for action.
The following letter dated 4-14-63 was read in council by
Mayor J. B. Ables:
"We of Explorer Post 450 should like to offer our services
in the cleaning up and placing in order of the city cemetery. We
should also like to make a bi-monthly project of removing litter
from the Atlanta Road area between Powder Springs Street and
Cherokee Road. Sincerely, Post 450, Smyrna."
Request granted per motion W. L. Keck,.second H. L. Smith,
unanimous.
The second part of above dated letter contained the following
request:
"Explorer Post 450 has voted to have a. car wash on May eleventh
in order to raise funds. With the City Council's approval, we
should like to use the city garage parking lot from 9:00 A.-M.
until dark on the afore mentioned date orlon an alternate date of
May the twenty -fifty. If possible, we should like the city to
furnish electrical power and water. We shall furnish all supplies
such as soap, sponges, vacuums, etc. Sincerely, Post 450, Smyrna."
Council granted request per motion of J. B. Rhodes, seconded
by J. W. Webb. The motion includes a provisional agreement as
follows: - "Post 450 will not hold liable the City of Smyrna for
accidents or personal property damage on the day or dates requested