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April 10, 1962
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The continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, April 10, 1962
and called to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. by presiding officer Mayor J. B. Ables. All
councilmen were present except J. W. Webb.
The first order of business referred to the application to rezone from R-1:•reti-
dential to R-2 multiple housing a tract of land on the south side of Cherokee Road in
L.L. 41.8. The petitioners, Briar -Moor, Inc. were represented by Garvi.s L. Sams. There
was no opposition present. Motion by Councilman H. E. Ingram the application to rezone
from R-1 to R-2 per plat and plans submitted and per publications notices is hereby
accepted. Motion seconded by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
Motion, J. B. Rhodes, "We authorize the Mayor -and City Clerk to sign one note in
the amount of $25,000.00 from the Bank of Smyrna and/or participating banks to cover
current operating expenses." Second, H. L. Smith and voted unanimous.
MEMO: Resolution dated 1-31-62 authorizes a temporary loan in the amount of
$60,000.00. The first loan in the amount of $35,000.00 was deposited
to the City of Smyrna General Fund on February 35 1962.
Council discussed the sewer line extension from Smyrna Powder:,Springs Road west
to the King -Williams sub -division in,L.L. 304 and 305. A motion passed which authorized
Hensley and Associates, Inc. to secure bids on this project. Said bids to be opened on
May 7, 1962 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Motion by J. B. Rhodes, second, R. J. McCurry.
Previous action by council permitted Mr. L. E. Green to solicit ads from City
merchants for a proposed year book. Based on statements brought before Council, R. J.
McCurry moved the action be rescinded. Second, H. E. Ingram and voted unanimous.
Payment request for $75.00 in excess of the accepted bid from Artistic Ornamental
Iron Co. representing their claim for extra work involved in the footings of the Smyrna
library was denied. Council authorized City Hall to submit letter in regards to the
above.
Councilman R. H. Wood was authorized on J. B. Rhodes motion to secure options.:on
property on the west side of Lake Drive and north of Cardinal Lake for proposed park
area in Ward # !a. Motion further authorizes to negotiate firm commitments on two (2)
parcels of land with Mrs. W. S. Peacock for 7.5 acres and M. H. Tatum for 3.5 acres.
Upon signing of the options the City shall pay $150.00 to each owner for a 90 day
option. The above action seconded by H. L. Smith and voted unanimous.
Council accepted the offer of the Junior Chamber of Commerce to -serve as registrars
and election managers in connection with the May 5, 1962 referendum. Motion, J. B.
Rhodes, second, R. J. McCurry. Unanimous.
Council voted unanimous on R. J. McCurry's motion which authorized the City Attorney
to prepare a letter addressed to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company covering
their proposal to close the Powder Springs grade crossing, Hawthorne grade crossing
signal devices, blocking traffic arteries, east and west, the regulation of speeds
,,.-.through the Citf and the uncoupling of freight trains stopped in the City in excess
of 5 minutes. Motion seconded by H. L. Smith and voted unanimous.
The minutes of the Mayor and Council meetings held during March 1962 were
adopted as submitted and corrected. Motion by R. J. McCurry. Second, R. H. Wood.
Unanimous.
Motion to adjourn.
Adjourned, 9:20 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting, April 17, 1962, 8:00 o'clock P.M.
April 17, 1962
A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held and called to order at City Hall
by presiding officer Mayor J. B. Ables at 8:00 o'clock P.M., April 17, 1962. Council-
men present; H. E. Ingram, H. L. Smith, W. L. Keck, R. H. Wood and R. J. McCurry;
absent; J. B. Rhodes and J. W. Webb.
Invocation by Mayor J. B. Ables.
r..� 4b.ftpeting. was called in connection with a scheduled hearing on malt beverage
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retail stores, also financial reports and first quarter budget revisions.
Approximately 90 citizens were present to protest issuance of malt beverage retail
license for proposed stores located at 507 South Cobb Drive and 659 Concord Road. Six
petitions were read and submitted by spokesmen representing the churches in the area
and the Brown elementary'school. After council members expressed their views on the
issue a motion was made by H. L. Smith that this Council reject both applications for
malt beverage retail stores at above locations. Second by R. H. Wood. The recorded
vote on the proposed package store at 507 South Cobb Drive follows: voting for the
motion; H. L. Smith, R. H. Wood and H. E. Ingram. AgainstLthe motion; R. J. McCurry
and W. L. Keck. Motion carried. On the motion to deny malt beverage package store
at 659 Concord Road the recorded vote was unanimous.
The tabulation of the bids opened for one (1) 1962 Chevrolet, Biscayne, 4 door sedan,
per specifications submitted are as follows:
Central Chevrolet Company
(Less
trade in)
$1,993.53
Anderson Motor Company
(Less
trade in)
1,700.00
Day's Chevrolet, Inc.
(Less
trade in)
1,585.97
Motion, W. L. Keck, second, H. L. Smith we accept the low bid of Day's Chevrolet, Inc.,
Acworth, Georgia with a stipulation that a purchase order shall be withheld pending
scheduled meeting and report of the finance committee. The vote was unanimous.
Council read the letter from Mr. E. D. Cox of 171 Hamby Street which requested that
Hamby Street be widened to 20 feet. Referred to Councilman H. E. Ingram.
Letter addressed to Mayor and Council from attorney Jean E. Johnson requesting a
hearing regarding the Recorders Court disposition of the case of Butch Williams was read.
Since the hearing was set for this date council, on R. J. McCurry's motion denied the
appeal by reason of default. Motion states that future notices calling out hearing dates
shall be in writing. The motion seconded by H. E. Ingram, carried.
A letter from Mrs. D. L. Braund, secretary of the Jesse Coleman Council (P.T.A.)
referred to the $2.00 library fee charged to residents outside the city limits. On
motion of R. H. Wood, the letter was deferred to the Library Board for recommendation
and report to council. Second, H. L. Smith. Voting for the motion, H. E. Ingram, H. L.
Smith,'R. J. McCurry and R. H. Wood. Voting against, W. L. Keck.
A letter from Merit Board Chairman, W. C. Burger recommended a $50.00 per month
'across.the board' salary increase for all police and fire department classifications.
The council voted to file or withhold the recommendation pending a complete study and
report of the finance and police committees.
The current monthly and current 4iiartetly financial:,report'§?rwere!-distributed in
council by Councilman R. J. McCurry. Council agreed to withhold for 30 days proposed
revisions effecting the 1962 departmental budgets.
Council voted unanimous to reimburse Charles J. Thomas Contractor covering the
labor to construct the concrete wall and steps to the.city garage. Motion by H. L.
Smith, seconded by W. L. Keck.
MEMO:' It was requested that the contractor should be authorized to increase
the height of the wall by 8 inches.
In other action the Council:
1. Agreed to follow procedure covering all city purchases and to submit the
names of personnel qualified to sign purchase order requests.
2. Authorized City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram, to prepare a letter to the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Company stating the Council's position in regards to the
Hawthorne grade crossing signal devices, the proposed closing of the Powder
Springs crossing, the speed of trains through the city and the blocking of
traffic arteries in excess of 5 minutes.
3. Discussed the procedure and control governing the purchases of prisoners
food.
4. Permitted the purchase of materials to erect signs at proposed park areas.
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5. Approved the following committee on Mayor J. B. Ables' recommendation to
resolve or survey the location of a cyclone fence erected on Concord Road
and Medlin'Street. The committee; H. E. Ingram, chairman, R. H. Wood and
J. W. Webb. Said committee to report May 7, 1962.
6. Approved on H. L. Smith's motion the following specifications for malt beverage
signs.. Said motion being an amendment to the previous ordinance.
Minimum size: 201140"
Print: Black print on white background.
Size of letters: Not less than 3" deep, and lift wide.
Placement: The sign shall be placed not more than 10 feet from the
property line on the street, road, avenue, etc. on which
the establishment is to be located. The sign shall be
clearly visible and easily read from the street and printed
in English language.
Inscription: The sign shall carry the following inscription.
MALT BEVERAGE LICEiSE
APPLIED FOR
HEARING AT CITY HALL --
ON
„jDatej—__
Cost: The cost of the sign will be borne by the person
making application for the license.
A copy of these requirements shall be given to each person making
application at city hall for malt beverage license.
7. Accepted the recommendation of the Junior Chamber of Commerce which called out
the following members to participate in the city Ade election May 5, 1962.
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Registrars: Bill Atkins, John Porterfield and Charles Nunnally.
Election Managers: Frank Boykin, Hubert Black, Larry Palmer, Jack Gilbreath
and Randall Barrentine.
Registrars shall assist election managers on election date.
The following action refers to the purchase of one (1) tractor and the sale of city
owned equipment. Motion by W. L. Keck we declare as surplus one (1) tractor truck, KB-11
International less hydraulic lift mounted thereon. Seconded by H. L. Smith. Unanimous.
Motion, W. L. Keck we purchase 1955 G.M.C. tractor truck, Model 630, from John
Smith Used Truck and Equipment Company of Tyrone, Georgia, in the amount of $975.00
less trade-in of one (1) KB-11 International truck at $125.00. Motion seconded by H. E.
Ingram and voted unanimous.
Council discussed the following items: -
Current workload and additional employees in maintenance department.
Status of North Atlanta sewerage facility.
Firm proposal on Cobb County water lines.
Accounts receivable, King -Williams Land Co., Inc.
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Development of forms in triplicate recording council motions for expediting to
affected departments and/or personnel.
Motion to adjourn.
Adjourned 10:35 P.M.
Next meeting, May 71 1962, 7:00 o'clock P.M.
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