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05-16-1963 Regular Meeting236 May 16, 1963 Me-eting.,of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia on May 16, 1963 and called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by-May9z J. B. Ables. Council members present:- H. L. Smith, J. W. Webb, R. H. Wood and R. J. McCurry. Absent:- J. B. Rhodes and W. L. Keck. Also absent - City Attorney, City Engineer and Con- sultant Engineer. Citizens appeared from Whitfield Street area protesting children crossing their lots as a short cut to park area. Also claimed city promised in 1957 to fence Whitfield Park. Nine citizens appeared to review plats pertaining to proposed apartment project per petition of J. F. Bradfield of 346 Stephens Street. During discussion and protests from citizens in attendance, Councilman R. H. Wood motioned petition to rezone from R-1 to R-2 Restricted be denied. Motion seconded by H. L. Smith and voted unanimous. Rezoning petition of P. D. Nicholson and M. W. Kinney to zone their property from R-1 to C-1 commercial was a'bproved. Property located in L.L. 374, lots No. 8, 9 and 10 on north side of Cherokee Road and adjoin property previously zoned commercial area. No citizens appeared in protest. Motion by J. W. Webb, seconded by.H. L. Smith that the petition for rezoning be accepted. Motior7,carried unanimous. Mr. W. C. Griggs of Campbell Road reported lack of action concerning a year old drainage problem. Mayor J. B. Ables to follow up. i; Bids'were received and 6pened covering labor, grading and machine time to construct per specifications, roadway in Lake Park plus installation of metal drain pipe plus accessories to be furnished by the city. Reed Building Supply Co., Dixie Ave., Sgiyrna Ga_ $19000.00 Chastain Brothers, Contractors, Marietta, Ga. 2,026.00 Motion to accept low bid of Reed Building Supply Co. ($1000.00) by H. L. Smith, second J. W. Webb. Motion carried. u Concord Road, King Spring to South Cobb Drive improvements were discussed in council and date for public hearing was set. Motion by H. L. Smith sets the date for public hearing before Mayor 'and Council at July 1, 1963 pending clearance of all legal problems, engineering and petitions in favor of the road project. Seconded by R. H. Wood. Unanimous. Council requested cost estimate covering sewerage facilities on west side of South Cobb Drive -from existing manhole at Campbell's Restaurant to McRae's Bar-B-Que. It was reported in council by City Clerk that: - (a) McRae would annex property and request tap on. (b) McRae plans two more buildings. (c) M. B. Ware will guarantee two tap fees in advance. (d) Beauty shop, cleaners, -fence company and others available. Motion by J. W. Webb "We rescind all previous action recorded on use bf voting machines for May 18, 1963 Ward No. 6 election per state law restrictions reported by City Attorney and further that paper ballots shall be used pending revised legislation." Seconded by R. J. McCurry and vbtediunanimous. Permission granted per application and petition of D. C. Sea- graves to make rubber stamps in his home, 498 McLinden Avenue. License set a.t $25.00, per motion H. L-. Smith and voted unanimous. 237 (Continuation of 5-16-63 Meeting) Council recommended any or all requested assignments directed to city,hall be held in abeyance pending completion of tax com- putation and billings now in progress. Also recommended the selection of a recognized local appraiser to act as council arbitrator in all tax problems involving protests of 1963 re- Valiiation Councilman R. J. McCurry recommended, during discussion of disposal plant work load, to assign Cecil McCollum as a helper to cut grass and certain clean-up operations, reporting to Elmer Wester. It was noted that pumping stations,,in the city per current operations numbered fourteen with two added.installations in -progress. Councilman R. H. Wood brought up request for solution to swimming pool admissions and fees applicable to out -.of -city children. There was no action. Church Street Pool to open 6-3-63; Spring Street Pool to open 6-15-63. Motion to adjourn - R. J. McCurry. Adjourn 9:10 P.M. Next meeting May 20, 1963 - 7:00 o'clock P. M. May 20, 1963 Regular mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council, City of Smyrna., was held at City Hall May 20, 1963 and called to order by presiding officer, Mayor J. B. Ables at 7:20 P.M. Councilman present:- H.L. Smith, J. W. Webb. R. J. McCurry and R. H. Wood. Absent:- J.B. Rhodes and W. L. Keck. Former Councilman, H. E. Ingram of the Sixth Ward was in attendance as coordinator'of unfinished projects, mostly street resurfacing and drainage problems. Mr. Stanford of Stanford's Service Station, 763 North Atlanta Street appeared regarding garbage collection service and fees assessed perordinance in the amount of $70.00 and unpaid as of above date. All discussion relative to protest was, Per Mayor J. B. Ables' request, referred to Chairman of Sanitation Com- mittee for check out and recommended solution. Mr. T. H. Hicks, 183 Sanford Road, spoke in council regarding city services rendered in relation to 1963 increase in tax assess- ment. Referred to council through tax appeal policy. Certification of attested election results was read in council pertaining to special election held at City Hall May 18, 1963 to seat council member to'fill the unexpired term of H. E. Ingram for the period May 20, 1963 through January 6, 1964. Election results perrecorded ballots of sixth ward voters attested by Election Managers are as follows: - For Sixth Ward Councilman to fill unexpired term of H. E. Ingram:- H. A. "Amby Hughes John C. Porterfield 50 votes 133 votes Motion by J. W. Webb that the certified election returns attested and read by City Clerk are hereby accepted and authori- zation given to enter same into the records of the City of Smyrna. Motion seconded by H. L. Smith and voted unanimous. Oath of Office administered by Mayor J. B. Ables confirmed ' the election and seated John C. Porterfield as Councilman of Ward No. 6, above date.