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A11,construction cost in excess of $3,000.00 per project shall be computed at the rate
of $1.25 per $1,000.00.11 Motion seconded by J. K. Chastain and the vote carried five to
one, R. J. McCurry voting against.
City Clerk was authorized that malt beverage tax refunds were payable upon submission
and inventory of all existing malt beverages stamps purchased and unused -by malt beverage
distributors prior to effective tax rate adjustment (August 15, 19610 and called out in
the minutes of August 7, 1961.
Council authorized, on motion of J. B. Ables seconded by R. J. McCurry, advertising
in newspaper of general circulation the request for rezoning property in area of Creat-
wood Unit No. 1 from R-1 residential to C-1 commercial. September 11, 1961 was date set
for public hearing at city hall. The property is described as fronting on the west side
of South Atlanta Street approximately 200 feet north from Creatwood entrance and 130 feet
more or less south of said entrance.
Council heard reports from J. K. Chastain and Mrs. George Dubuc relating to control,
regulations and specifications for construction of fallout shelters as well as preven-
tion of itinerant sales personnel for contractors from outside the city. Building per-
mits, inspections hinged on fall -out regulations, and tax assessment were discussed.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger appointed the following committee for study and recommendation
4� to Mayor and Council:- J. K. Chastain, H. E. Ingram, Mrs. George Dubuc, and J. A. Bailey
and H. F. Wiley.
-' There being no other business, council adjourned.
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Adjourn 9:55 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting August 21, 1961 at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
August 21, 1961
Meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia on August 21,
1961 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided, and all councilmen were present
with the exception of W. L. Keck. Also absent, on vacation was L. W. Charles, City Clerk.
In the first order of business, bids were opened on water lines for West Smyrna
Heights Addition, Unit 0 2 as follows:
Frederick A. Maggi
James E. Lovern Construction Co.
Hale Contracting Company
Georgia Utility Construction Co.
Cast Iron
Transite
$ 2,5C9.25
$3,092.35
2,255.30
2,227.10
4,570.60
4.570.60
3,249.50
3,225.62
James E..Lovern was apparent low bidder. All bids referred to City Engineer for
analysis.
Mr. King of King -Williams appeared to inquire status of sewerage on North Atlanta
Road and was advised by City Engineer that a survey was being made to determine exact
location and costs. Easements will have to be obtained) but no material objection is
contemplated.
City Engineer reported that South Cobb Drive sewerage and easement )Paul Brown
property) should be handled within a week.
Proposed Rules and Regulations for Fire and Police Departments were discussed.
J. K. Chastain moved that proposed rules for internal operation of the Police DepartmEnt
be adopted and that the 78th rule will be the previously adopted policy covering all city
employees with reference to reporting accidents or injuries to their superior immediately.
(See minutes of August 14, 1961 meeting.)
Councilman J. B. Ables discussed current financial operations of the City with parti-
cular emphasis on income. A copy of the written reports submitted to Mayor and Council is
on file with City Clerk. The expenditures of each department of the City were reviewed
and discussed by the Mayor and Council, and current bank balance reported as approximately
$146,166.00 .
J. K. Chastain moved that the City adopt the 1960 Fire Prevention Code of the National
Board of Fire Underwriters as amended, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk and
made a part of these minutes by reference. Second by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous.
Councilman Austin suggested possibility that City Hall be closed on Saturday next
prior to Labor Day and that appropriate notice to the public be given in advance. Re-
ferred to Department Head for determination.
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August 21, 1961 Continued j
Moved by R. J. Austin and seconded by Ingram that signature of Finance Chairman
J. B. Ables be authorized for period August 15, 1961 through September 1, 1961 with
Bank of Smyrna in lieu of signature of City Clerk L. W. Charles, who is on vacation.
Voted unanimous. MEMO: Letter to Bank of Smyrna released August 22, 1961.
Moved by H. E. Ingram that ordinance be adopted for stop sign to be erected at
Sanford Place and Bank Street controlling traffic moving east to west on Bank Street.
Second by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous.
Police Chief E. E. Dyke suggested no parking from4 to 6 P.M. daily on west side of
Atlanta Street from Bank Street to Spring Street. Motion by H. E. Ingram to adopt same.
Second by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous. Appropriate signs are to be installed by
the Street Department.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger read a report of a study made by the City Engineer on condition
of all city construction equipment and then appointed a committee composed of J. B. !riles
W. B. Sanders, and R. J. Austin to study matter further and mate recommendation on
August 28, 1961.
Motion by John K. Chastain, second by H. E. Ingram approval to purchase one Bell &
Howell motion picture projector and screen for $550.00 with matching federal funds. Unan.
Motion to adjourn.
Adjourned 8:40 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting August 28, 1961, 7:00 o'clock P.M.
August 28, 1961
The meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall on August 28, 1961 at 7:00
o;clock P.M., Mayor G. W. Kreeger presiding. All council members were present except
John K. Chastain. The purpose of the meeting was to hear the committee report and re-
commendations on city owned equipment.
Councilman J. B. Ables read the committee's report and recommended the following
equipment be declared surplus and advertised for sale to the highest bidder:
(1) Parsons Ditcher
(1) Koehring Backhoe
(1) Adams Motor Grader
(1) International Truck
(1) Hydrolift
Action came on R. J. McCurry's motion that this council authorize the committee
(J. B Ables, R. J. Austin and W. B. Sanders) to let bids for the above equipment,
council reserving the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Motion further stipu-
lates that any equipment sold must first be declared surplus and that alternate bids be
submitted covering repair or trade of the city owned Cleveland Ditcher. Motion seconded
by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
Council approved permit to install shuffleboard in the premises of Hasty Grill for
amusement purposes only. Motion by R. J. Austin, second by W. L: Keck, and voted unanimous.
MEMO: Permit to be withheld pending report from the business license committee.
On J. B. Ables; motion, seconded by H. E. Ingram, the opening date of qualifications
for 1961 Mayor and Council Election was set for Sept. 1, 1961 and closing date October 19,
1961 at 5:00 o'clock P.M.
Motion to adjourn - R. J. Austin.
Next meeting: - September 11, 1961
Mayor: G. W. Kreeger �
Adjourned 7:50 o'clock P.M.
at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Z'"ity Cleric: L. �_e-_
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W. B. Sa ders: Council Construction