05-20-1963 Regular Mid-Monthly Meeting237
(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.
3 8( continuation of 5-20-63 Meeting)
Mayor's recommendation of Councilman R. J. McCurry to fill the
unexpired term of Mayor Pro-Tem H. E. Ingram became official on
motion which carried by H. L. Smith, seconded by J. W. Webb. R.J.
McCurry abstained.
Petition to rezone, per application of H. E. Hawkins and H.J.
Eubanks, a parcel of land located on east side of Belmont Circle
approximately four acres more or less from R-1 Residential to R-2
Residential f Multiple Housing Apartment Project was accepted by
council and authorized for advertising with hearing date called out
as June 17,•1963. Motion H. L. Smith, seconded by R. J. McCurry
and voted unanimous.
Council -nominated Robert J. Austin for the post of local Civil
Defense Director to succeed Mrs. Beverly Dubuc KeOne by reason of
her resignation effective June 30, 1963. Motion/by H. L. Smith
seconded by R. H. Wood affirms the appointment of R. J. Austin as
Civil Defense Director, City of Smyrna, pending approval of State
Director of Civil Defense. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
MEMO: Mayor J. B. Ables to follow up'on above appointment with
letter to Major General George J. Hearn, Director, Department of
Defense.
Council discussed sewerage installation across the A. O. Benson
property;in Land Lot No. 348, a distance estimated at 500 feet to,,
an existing manhole in Ventura Road. Developer authorized to in-
stall facility under city inspection and replace approximately
forty feet of paving in Ventura Road per city specifications.
MEMO; The developer (Carroll's Drive -In) to secure permit for
repaving and pay $200.00 for sewer tap.
Motion by R. J. McCurry authorizes complete six months audit
of city books as of close of operations on June 30, 1963. Motion
seconded by H. L. Smith, voted unanimous.
Current financial reports were reviewed and overspending of
departmental budgets called out. R. J.' McCurry stated that
evidence of overspending would reflect as third and fourth quarter
budget reductions and further.that budgets covering departmental
operations July 1, 1963 through June 30, 1964 shall be prepared
and submitted by June 15, 1963.
Mayor J. B. Ables assigned Councilman J. C. Porterfield as a
member of the following committees for a temporary period: -
Committee Member
Chairman
Public Works
J.
C.
Porterfield(Temp)
J.
B.
Ables(Temp)
Police Committee
J.
C.
Porterfield
H.
L.
Smith
Fire Dept Committee
J.
C.
Porterfield
H.
L.
Smith
Civil Defense
Committee
J.
C.
Porterfield
H.
L.
Smith
Finance Committee
J.
C.
Porterfield
R.
J.
McCurry
Council'lapproved amending J. E. Lovern's contract to relocate
or raise drain pipe at Powder Springs and Grady Street.
Motion by J. C. Porterfield, second H. L. Smith to erect the
following traffic signs: -
Stop sign at intersection of Inglewood and Beverly Hills Drive
Stop sign at intersection of San Fernando and Beverly Hills Drive
Stop sign at intersection of Inglewood & No. Bdnbank Circle
Yield sign at intersection of San Fernando & No. Burbank Circle
Request to install traffic control device at intersection of
Campbell and Spring Road was approved for installation upon receipt
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of 1963 funds under H.B. No. 921, Aid to Municipalities Act. Motion
by J. W. Webb, second R. J. McCurry. Motion carried.
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CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SPECIAL CITY ELECTION
HELD THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY 1963.
We, the duly appointed Election Managers to conduct this election,
declare the following results:
FOR COUNCILMAN WARD NO. 6
(Unexpired. term May 20, 1963 through January 6, 1964)
H. A. "Amby" Hughes �Q
John C. Porterfield.
We, therefore, certify to the Mayor and. Council of the City of Smyrna,
the Election of:
WARD NO. 6 Counci lma (-/ _ mil`/5 J , he
having received a major.t of votes cast.
ELECTION MANAGERS
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MAY 18, 1963
OATH OF ELECTION MANAGERS
We, and. each of us d.o solemnly swear that we will faithfully and
impartially conduct this day's election according to the law and
charter of the City of Smyrna.
We, and each of us will perform said duties to the best of our
ability, permitting no one person to vote who is not entitled to
vote, preventing to the best of our skill and, power all illegal
voters and. in all our actions as Election Managers, act as we
believe in the best interest of our City. So help me God..
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William Howard. WInslett
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ra L. Boy in, Jr.
B y Gr c e
arold Wood
William A. Atkins
Sworn to, and. before
the und.ersigned., this
Eighteenth day of May 1963
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COUNCIL
H. E. INGRAM
W. L. KECK
R` J. McCURRY
§ B. RHODES
OLD L. SMITH
S W. WEBB
R. n. WOOD
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Fastes
"The Jonquil City"
OATH OF OFFICE
WARD # 6
COUNCILMAN
UNEXPIRED TER4 THROUGH JANUARY 6,1964
MAYOR
J. B. ABLES
CITY CLERK
L. W. CHARLES
CITY ATTORNEY
G. CONLEY INGRAM
I, John C. Porterfield , do solemnly swear that I will well
and truly demean myself as Councilman for Ward # 6 of the City
of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will faithfully
enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as
Councilman, act as I believe for the best interest of the City,
so help me God.
?6unc'WiTman, John C. 7rterfield
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 20th day of May,1963
(Continuation of 5-20-63)
Council, on motion by E.J. McCurry, seconded by R. H. Wood
requested lease agreement, City of Smyrna and Trustees of Smyrna
Troup No. 450 Boy Scouts of America, shall be submitted to present
owners of Belmont Hills Co., Inc. for securance of approval and
consent to the terms of lease.
Motion to adjourn - H. L. Smith
Adjourn 8:20 P. M.
Next meeting June 3, 1963 - 7:00 o'clock P. M.
",,,"Ables Mayor
J. B. Rhodes, Councilman -at -large
Sewerage Treatment
JrSanitation
s W. Webb, Councilman Ward #2
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L. W. Charles, City Clerk
R. J. cCurry, Councilmar5VWard #1
A inistrative and Finance
R. H. Wood, Councilman Ward #3
Parks
HayAp�`dl-.-6 t , Councilman Ward #4 W. L. Keck, Councilman Ward #5
Police, Fire, CD Garage
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J C. Porterfie d, Councilman Ward #6
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