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05-07-1962 Regular Meeting1.4 2 May 72 1962 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall pursuant to the Charter on May 7, 1962 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Mayor J.B. Ables presided, all council - members were present. The certificate results of the bond referendum held in the City of Smyrna on May 5, 1962 was read in Council as follows: FOR the issuance of $610 000. street improvement bonds 694 AGAINST the issuance of i 0,000. street improvement bonds 317 Void votes 7 FOR the issuance of $150,000. recreation bonds 604 AGAINST the issuance of $150,000. recreation bonds 390 Void votes 24 It appearing that the number of votes cast in favor of the street improvement bonds and recreation.bonds is a majority of the qualified voters in said election, we the election managers authorize to consolidate the results do hereby declare the above results in favor of the $610,000 street improvement bonds and $1501000 recreation bonds of the City of Smyrna, Georgia. Signed this 7th day of May, 1962; Bill Atkins, Jack E. Gilbreath and Charles D. Nunnally. Motion, J.B. Rhodes we accept and authorize the certified rsults by entering in the minute books of the City of Smyrna. Second, J.W. Webb and voted unanimous. An ordinance drawn by G.C. Ingram called out the election results as recorded above and further that said results shall be given to the, Solicitor General of the Cobb Judicial.Circuit in writing and other facts called out in the ordinance regarding the proper proceeding for the validation of the above mentioned bond issues as required by law. Motion, R.J. McCurry, ,This body adopt the ordinance as read." Second, H.E. Ingram. Unanimous. Motion by J.B. Rhodes, Second, W.L. Keck and voted unanimous to authorize the City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram, to proceed toward the sale of bonds as follows; 1. Draw up all necessary legal papers and signatures up to sale and validation of the bonds. 2. Secure invitations to bid on the bonds, said invitations to be mailed to: 3 letters to register Brokers and Bond Companies in the Atlanta area. .1 letter to the Georgia State Employees Retirement Plan. 1 letter to the Teachers Retirement Fund. 1 letter to the Firemen's Pension Fund. 1 letter to the Peace Officers' Annuity & Benefit Fund and/or Association. 3. Employ fiscal agent to handle the printing and marketing of the bonds, submit invitation to bid on bonds, have bonds rated with an expenditure not to exceed 11.00 dollars per bond and to obtain the lowest possible interest rate. Citizens Dallas Guthrie requested Council action to pave approximately 900' on Stephens Street in L.L. 450. During the discussion Mayor J.B. Ables referred the above requests to the street committee and to report back to council. In connection with requests concerning curb and gutter, citizens were advised to submit petitions to their councilmen and that the date set for public hearing, ordinances, etc. would be published in the Smyrna Herald. Southern Bell officials attended the meeting in connection with their request for a permit for an underground cable in Powder Springs Street. Bids were opened for sanitary sewerage, Ivanhoe Lane to Powder Springs Street to Old Concord Road a distance of 740' to King Williams sub -division in L.L. 304 and 305. James E. Lovern Construction Company, Smyrna, Georgia $2,040.50 Replace paving No Bid R.L. Hamby - Contractors, Marietta, Georgia 2,077.90 Replace"paving $13110.00 1 1 1 i l 1.43. LL: ro Continuation of May 7, 1962 Motion by W.L. Keck to accept the low bid of James E. Lovern Construction Company in the amount of $2,040.50 and contract to be withheld pending negotations on -footage variation. Second, R.J. McCurry. Unanimous. Council authorized sewer tap -on for residence of :Bobby Godfrey, 286 Spring Street in the amount of $200.00, less credit for overcharge on water and tax billings in the amount of $113.00. Above authority -put in motion by H.L. Smith, second, J.B. Rhodes. Motion carried. Councilman W.L. Keck was authorized by Mayor J.B. Ables to eliminate the hazardous condition by erecting a concrete slab as a cover on the open Imhoff plant on Corn Road. The committee assigned to screen and interview applicants for City Engineer position presented in council the three remaining applicants recommended for action by the full Council. Applicant Melton R. Lemon was eliminated on motion by H.L. Smith, Capt. Wm. F. Wesanan, recommended by W.L. Keck was eventually eliminated. Mr. Richard G. Wilson, student at Southern Technical Institute, was on motion by H.E. Ingram hired at $6500.00 per year ($125.00 Wk.) with a recommendation that said hiring shall be subject to a favorable check out by.Councilman H.L. Smith and further that applicant shall submit to a current physical examination. The motion carried 6 to 1. W.L. Keck voting against. Council set May 15, 1962 as the date for the hearing of the Buford Fergerson appeal case No.- 3341 - 3342 and authorized the above action shall be in writing and addressed to Mr. Fe,rgerson's attorney. Motion, R.J. McCurry, second, H.L. Smith. Unanimous. In Other Action The Council: A. Requested the.C.ity Attorney to draw up an amendment to the building permit ordinance to cover the erection ,of all fences. B. Authorized Councilman J.W. Webb to establish a sanitary rate for clean-up of refuse in the area of the railroad siding.,,south of the old depot. Mr. G. Conley Ingram, City Attorney, was instructed to draft letter to the L & N Railroad Company. C. Councilman J.W. Webb, in connection with the rear of Belmont Hills Shopping Center was authorized to contact Mr. Hal Herren for action and or adjustment in monthly sanitation billings. Councilman R.J. McCurry discussed the feasiblilty and efficiency of City Hall assignments, particularly the tax billings-andxreceipts, accounts payable, budget reports, payrolls and other records that can be mechanized through the acquisition of a typewriter accounting machine. Action on this was in the form of a motion by J.B. Rhodes authorizing R.J. McCurry to enter an agreement on a purchase option plan with the Burroughs Corporation. Said agreement to be held in abeyance pending firming up of suitable terms and contract approved by R.J. McCurry and G.C. Ingram. The motion seconded by W.L. Keck. Carried. The City of Smyrna was named as a defendent in a suit filed in the Fulton County Superior courts by the Georgia Pipe, Inc. versus Wm. L. Hale Contracting. Company. On motion, H.L. Smith the City Attorney was instructed to file answer and enter defense pleadings for the City of Smyrna. Second, H.E. Ingram and carried. It was brought before Council that the property of W.E. Chastain located in Cobb County on a tract of land in L.L. 411 and 412 on Lake Drive near the intersection of South Cobb Drive is considered for rezoning from R-1 residential to C-2 general commercial perMarietta and Cobb County publications. Purpose of the rezoning called for a retail boat sales agency. On motion by H.L. Smith, this body enter an official protest regarding the proposed zoning of this property contiguous with and adjacent to the City Limits residential area. Motion requested letter be addressed to the Cobb County Engineer's office. Second, J.B. Rhodes and voted unanimous. Councilman W.L. Keck spoke on Cobb County water lines, dog leash law, purchase order procedures, wage scales and private hearings in connection with operation of City Recorder's Court. Mayor J.B. Ables read in Council a letter from the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Requesting attendance in a meeting for the purpose of encouraging active leader- ship in South Cobb County. Motion to recess by R.J. McCurry. Recessed at 11:20 P.M. to May 15, 1962, 8:00 P.M.