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05-15-1962 Continued MeetingMay 15, 1962 The continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held and called to order at 8.-00 o'clock P.M. by the presiding officer Mayor J.B. Ables. All Councilmen present with the exception of J.B. Rhodes. Under item #1, Citizens Reoprts, Mr. George Hunter requested Council action con- cerning the hours of play at Cobb Park, the control of noise after 10:00 o'clock P.M., and horn blowing. Council agree to investigate and referred complaint to Mr. L.G. Turner. Mr. R.E. Rogers, operator of the Dog and Suds on Norht Atlanta Street requested adjustment in the 1962 business license tax on the basis of a valid 1962 business license tax receipt issued by Cobb County. R.J. McCurry motioned: -to refund Mr. Rogers $10,00. Motion seconded, J.W. Webb and voted unanimous. Petitions for curbs and gutters in connection with the street improvement program were submitted and referred to the ward Councilmen. The deadline for receipt of petitions for curbs and gutters was set for June 7, 1962. A state highway map was brought before Council.by citizen J.D. Daniel'which calls out a Federal aid secondary route #1383 for the improvement and/or relocation of Spring Street from U.S. highway #41 (4-lane) to connect with Love Street at the intersection of Love Street and state highway ##3 (So. Atlanta Street). To avoid the hazardous crossing of the railroad at Spring Street route #1383 would bear south to a point to Corn Road and extend west to a proposed underpass at Love Street. It was required by Mr. Daniel that the Mayor and Council and business merchants in the City shall back this project with petitions and resolutions. Motion by H.E. Ingram we authorize City Attorney to draw up a resolution supporting the above federal aid project. Seconded, H.L. Smith. unanimous. Councilman W.L. Keck requested cleanup of vacant lots at 209 and 215 Stone Creek Road and copy of ordinance pertaining to cleanup of vacant property be mailed to the owners.. Mr Roy E. Watson of Isley & Sons, Powder Springs, Georgia requested a building permit for a concrete mixing plant in the area of Jonquil Drive and Corn Road at the rear of J.E. Love ,rn on property owned by O.C. Hubert. The purpose of the mixing plant was to supply concrete for the proposed roads, bridges, and culverts in the area from the river to the intersection of Spring Street and the 4-lane. Mr William;--B. Macke speaking for the Chamber of Commerce stated that they had no objection to the project since it was already zoned for industrial. Councilman R.H. Wood motioned that the building permit be issued for the co.ncreto mixing plant in thearea above stated. Second H.E. Ingram. The vote carried 5 to 1. J.W. Webb voting against. Council discussed the $610,000.00 street improvement program for the next hour and a half. Most of the time was absorbed in estimating a firm agreement in setting up construction priorities by area. Councilman H.E. Ingram proposed the following priority areas. Area No. 1. All streets east" of Atlai to Street 2. All area south of Concord Road.to Cherokee Road and east of South Cobb Drive. 3. All area south of Concord Road and"east'-of South Cobb Drive 4. All area north of Cherokee Road and all streets west of South Cobb Drive. In the discussion on the condition of the streets and the curbs and gutters, Councilman H.E. Ingram motioned to reverse the priorities under discussion. Second, W.L. Keck. The vote on the motion resulted in a tie. Three for the motion and three against. The motion lost when Mayor J.B. Ables abstained. J.W. Webb motioned to proceed with the areas as called out and recommended by the street committee lost 4 to 2. Council voted unanimous on the following priorities called out in -the motion by H.E. Ingram, seconded by H.L. Smith. W 145 Continuation of May 15, 1962 Area No. 1 All streets south of Concord Road and east of McCauley Street including West Smyrna Heights will be resurfaced first. 2. South of Concord Road and east of South Cobb to McCauley Street shall be included in the second increment. 3. All streets east of.Atlanta Street. 4. All streets from Concord Road to Cherokee Road 5. All streets in the section north of Cherokee Road to the City Limits. Council also discussed deadlines for petitions, advertising, pendency of ordinances, cost of the project by streets, prime contractors, sub -contractors, performance bonds, curbs,gutters, drainage and full dirt. The option for the,land for East Spring Road proposed park was renewed for 90 days and check drawn to Charles F. Brown in the amount of.3300.00 extending said option to August 27, 1962. Motion, J.W. Webb, second, H.L. Smith. Motion Carried. C9 Mayor J.B. Ables was appointed as the Council representative in connection with the 1962 tax assessment protest. Motion, R.J. McCurry, second, H.L. Smith. Motion carried. 1' MEMO: City Hall was instructed to notify all citizens of this action and to appoint a representative to meet with Mr. Ables in connection with their protest of record. An amendment to the Building Permit Ordinance adding thereto Section 1 and Section 3 the following words: "any fence adjoining public property." Council voted unanimously to accept the amended ordinance as read: Motion, W.L. Keck. Second, J.W. Webb. The motion of R.J. McCurry to adopt April 1962 minutes as submitted was voted unanimous Council studied the -report concerning the histoi-y of an applicant for the position of City Engineer and on motion by H.E. Ingram all action was referred back to the committee assigned to screen, interview and hire an engineer for the City of Smyrna. Motion seconded, W.L. Keck and voted unanimous. The plan submitted covering wage scale, City of Smyrna personnel, also rules and regulations for approval prior to adoption was deferred on recommendation of Mayor J.B. Ables and Councilman R.J. McCurry to the next council meeting. H.E. Ingram discussed the street lighting program and recommended that we continue this program with the installation of new lights covering the area from Cherokee Road south to Concord Road. Council accepted the proposal on motion by H.L. Smith, second, W.L. Keck. Councilman R.J. McCurry called out the results of the group insurance committee and recommended the plan as submitted by Life of Georgia. On motion, R.J. McCurry we accept the proposal of Life of Georgia covering group insurance coverage and said acceptance shall be contingent upon establishment of classes of the life insurance coverage. Second, H.L. Smith and voted unanimous. MEMO: Above coverage as submitted and approved excludes the volunteer fireman. The schedule hearing, City of Smyrna versus Buford Fergerson was postpined to May 23, 19623 7:00 o'clock P.M. Also deferred, budget revisions and accounts payable. On motion by J.W.;Webb the purchase of one (1) 1959 F-500, 8 cylinder, Ford, stake truck, motor 050UA-11213 was purchased in the amount of $1250.00 from Ernest G. Beaudry, Inc. This truck acquired for the specific purpose of schedule trash pickup. Motion seconded by R.H. Wood and carried. . W.L. Keck mentioned current and future work projects and the estimated cost for water lines in King Street, Church Street, Marston Street and the installation and re- location of five hydrants. Motion to recess by H.L. Smith. Recess, 11:20 o'clock P.M. to May 23, 1962, 7:00 o'clock P.M.