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On J. B. Ablest motion seconded by R. J. McCurry, the following ordinance which carries a
penalty clause was adopted on unanimous vote, ordinance entered in the finalized minutes
and made a part thereof:- I f .
WHEREAS, the Ministerial Association of Smyrna and interested citizens have
brought to the attention of the Mayor and Council the need of eliminating the sale
of indecent and obscene literature; and. whereas Mayor and Council are- desirous` of
the same; and.whereas Mayor and. Council recognize the need for protection of the
businessmen andcitizenry of the City of Smyrna from the sale of indecent or ob-
scene literature by individuals peddling or blackmarketing such literature,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained., and it is hereby ordained by Mayor and Council
of the City of Smyrna, that any person or persons who shall bring or cause to be
brought into the City of Smyrna for sale or exhibition or shall sell or offer to
sell or shall lend or give away or who shall possess or having possession thereof
shall knowingly exhibit or transmit to another any indecent immoral or obscene pic-
torial newspaper, book, pamphlet, magazine, newspaper, film, picture, recording or
other printed.paper or obscene matter principally made up of picture, stolies , or
sounds of deeds of lust tending to debauch the morals, or shall advertise any of
said articles or things for sale, by any form of notice, printed, written or verbal
or shall manufacture, draw, or print any of said articles with intent to sell or ex-
pose or to circulate the same shall, upon conviction by the Recorder of the City of
Smyrna, be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00, by imprisonment in the city jail
1. not to excedd. 90 days, or by work on the streets, sidewalkbL or other public works of
Cal the city not to exceed.30 days, or by one or more or all of these as the Recorder
may see fit to impose. Each days violation of this ordinance shall constitute a
separate offense.
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NOTE: See Code Section 26-6301, Ga. Code (obtain waiver for municipal trial)
Motion to adjourn, John K. Chastain, 11:10 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting: April 24, 1961 - 7:30 o'clock P.M. (Library bids)
April 25, 1961
In the first order of business,, Council by unanimous vote declared meeting above date as
a regular council meeting. Mayor George W. Kreeger presided; all councilmen present except
H. E.Ingram. Also in attendance, William R. Tapp, Jr., Architect. Meeting called to
order at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
Discussion was centered around Smyrna Public Library plans, specifications, and cost.
Action deferred pending further study on cost reduction.
Motion by R. J. McCurry to accept sanitation policy allowing citizens to transport heavy
accumulations of trash, waste; concrete, etc. to old City dump, the first Saturday of each
month per procedure submitted and approved. Second by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
Opening of bids, playground. equipment:- R. J. Austin motioned to accept low bid of Sears
Roebuck & Co. ($739.63) for playground equipment to be installed in Cobb Park. Invoice
to be payable in June, 1961. Second by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
Motion by J. B. Ables that the City owned property on the west side of South Cobb Drive
be aftertised for sale. Further, sealed proposals shall be submitted to the City Hall and
opened by Mayor and Council at 7:00 o'clock P:M. on June 5, 1961, with Mayor and Council
reserving the right to -accept or reject any and all bids. Second by R. J. Austin.
Voted unanimous.
Council discussed the hiring of a local builder in connection with the Smyrna Public Library
construction.
Motion to adjourn - 9:50 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting - May 1, 1961 at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Mayor: U. W. Kreeger
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