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R.J. McCurry motioned, seconded by H.E. Ingram that a certificate of agreement be
drawn between the City of Smyrna and the Bank of Smyrna to pay the principal amount
($7,793.26) plus interest at 5% for payment for one 20 cu. yd. Pak Mor garbage unit
mounted on one 19623 C-800, Ford Chassis and further motioned that the Mayor and
Clerk of the City of Smyrna shall sign -the first note dated May 24, 1962 and all succeeding
notes. Voted unanimous.
Motion to adjourn.
Adjourned,.12:10 o'clock A.M.
Next Meeting, May 28, 1962, 7:00 o'clock P.M.
May -28, 1962
A meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall above date and called to
order at 7:00 o'clock P.M., Mayor J.B. Ables presiding and all Councilmen present
except W.L. Keck.
The purpose of the meeting was to complete items called out on the agenda of
May 23, 1962 in which meeting the time was absorbed in the controversy hinging on a
concrete mixing plant in the industrial area of Corn Road and an appeal from the
recorder's Court.
In the first order of business the council discussed the street improvement
bond issue program and petitions concerning curbs and gutters.
Council approved the signing of six months extension to the.Southern Meter
Company contract at the current price per unit.
Councilman J.B. Rhodes referred the additional Bohannon Creed plant drying
beds and the construction cost to Hensley & Associates and Elmer Wester for
recommendation and report.
C ouncil discussed the wage scale submitted by thQ committee assigned and
agree to accept their recommendation, stating that it was a step forward covering
the overall city personnel. The pay scales and classifications were adopted by a
5 to 1 vote, J.W. Webb voting against, on motion by.R.J.McCurry, seconded by J.B. Rhodes,
with the following changes:
1. Change Receptionist classification grade from•6'to 7.
2. Change Mrs. Melvin job title to Junior Accountant.
3. Change Administrative pay scale step increase from present 4th to 5 years.
4. Put pay scale into effect July 1, 1962 as follows:
A. City Hall --
Mrs. Davenport From $381.00 to $400.00 Monthly
Mrs. K.L. Melvin From $327.00 to $335.00 "
Mrs. D. Putnam From $316.00 to $325.00 "
Miss. J.E. Little From $260.00 to $280.00 '►
Mr. L.W. Charles From $627.00 to $650.00 "
Terminate one (1) female employee effective 6-30-62.
B. Civil Defense ------------------ r-rno increase
C. Library --------------------------- no increase
D. Janitorial ------------------------ no increase
E. Fire Dept ------------------------- allow z of increase per schedule-
. no additional personnel.
F. Police Dept ----------------------- Allow 1 of increase per schedule -
no additional personnel.
G. Garage -------------------;--------no increase.
H. Maintenance------- -------allow increase as scheduled
I. Parks Department ------------------ allow 1 of increase �as per schedule
J. Sanitation----- ------------------- allow increase as per schedule
K. Treatment Plants ------------------ allow 2 of increase as per schedule
L. Streets --------------------------- allow increase as per schedule upon
termination of one employee.
M. Water Department ------------------- allow increase as per schedule.
5. Plan for full implementation of pay scale as of 1-1-63 budgets.
6. Begin immediately to work out rules governing future step increase for adoption
prior to 1-1-63.
7. Begin immediately to work up job descriptions for each position for adoption
prior to 1-1-63.
8. Place pay grades 1 thru 5 (hourly) on.a weekly payroll system (already being
done at present.) I
9. Place pay grades'6 thru 17 on a-semi-konthly (15th & 30th) payroll system
effective July 1, 1962o
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continuation of May 28, 1962
After discussion of April accounts payable, Mayor J.B. Ables appointed V.M. Broyles :
as the coordinator for the receiving of all purchased materials and/or equipment by the
City of Smyrna and further assigned him to submit current inventory of certain supplies
stored in police, fire, city hall, library, garage and recreation buildings.
Council voted unanimously authorizing the Mayor to sign any and all agreements
in connection with the City of Smyrna participation in the Hunnicutt & Associates.
submitted plan. Motion, R.J. McCurry; second, H.E. Ingram.
MEMO: A representative of Hunnicutt & Associates, (Mr. Cook) in discussion
with Councilman R.J: McCurry stated in a meeting of May 26, 1962 athat all.cards prepared
by his ccmpany in connection with Cobb County properties would-be available to the City
of Smyrna for'35¢' Per,_card, with 1¢ added if the card carried City of Smyrna in the
title.
Application for rezoning submitted per letter from Raymond M. Reed pertaining
to property in Land Lot 379 located at the corner of Church Street and South Cobb
Drive was on motion by J.B. Rhodes; second, H.L. Smith, authorized for advertising
and the date for the hearing set on June 19, 1962 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
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R.J. McCurry requested and the Council agreed that the City Hall draw the
check payable to the new insurance carrier, Life Insurance Company of Georgia,
for June, 1962 premium.
Bothwell and Nash were emploY3d to prepare preliminary design and submit all
plans for new east side swimming pool with a'limit on their serviees set at 6% of
total cost. Motion by R.H. Wood authorized the parks committee to act on the above,
seconded by J.W. Webb and carried.
Motion by R.H. Wood, seconded by J.W. Webb, the new city park on East Spring
Street shall be designated as Jonquil Park. - Unanimous.
Motion, R.H. Wood; second, H.L. Smith, new city park on Lake Drive shall be
designated as Lake Park for an indefinite period and subject to change through
council action.
Motion by J,W. Webb, "Grain elevators, feed mills and concrete mix plants -
shall be deleted"from M-1 zoning and classified in M-2 zoning." Motion died for'
want of a second.
H.L. Smith spoke. briefly on re -alignment of ward boundaries.
Motion to adjourn, J.B. Rhodes.
Adjourn 9:10 o'clock P.M.
Next Meeting, June 4, 1962 - 7 o'clock P.M.
Councilman, J.B. Rhodes Const.
C ounc ilT4an., R.J. McCur - ' & Adm.)
Councilman, H.E. Ingram Streets
C ncilma , af•o1 L. Smith Fire & Police)
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Councilman, W.L. Keck Water
Councilman, R.H. Wood Parks
June 4, 1962
Regular meeting, pursuant to Smyrna City Charter, was held at City Hall
above date and called.to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. by presiding officer,
=4 Mayor J.B. Ables. All council members were present. Invocation, Mayor J.B.
Ables. Also in attendance: - Mr. Lex Jolley, G.C. Ingram and representatives
of registered brokers and bond companies.
Item No. 1 of the agenda referred to ►'Sealed Bids for,$760,000 City of
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Smyrna General Obligation Street Improvement a8d Recreation Bonds," to be
received and opened June 4, 1962 by Mayor and ouncil.
Bids opened and recorded as follows:
AVG. ANNUAL
RATE OF INTEREST
Wyatt, Neal & Waggoner & Associates 3.4854597%
Blair and Company, Inc. & Associates 3.486785%
Courts and Company & Associates 3.56689%
Citizens & Southern National Bank & Associates 3.5894007%
City Attorney G. Conley Ingram read in council a prepared ordinance
authorizing the best bid (that of Wyatt, Neal & Waggoner) be accepted, signed,
attested and official seal affixed. Also that the paying agent for the bonds
and interest shall be the Trust Company of Georgia.
Motion by J.B. Rhodes, "We accept the ordinance as read and authorized said
document to be recorded in the minutes of Mayor and Council and made a part thereof."
Second, H.L. Smith and voted unanimous. MEMO: A cashier's check drawn for the
account of City of Smyrna by Wyatt, Neal and Waggoner was on June 5, 1962 deposited in
the Bank of Smyrna for:
City of Smyrna - Street Improvement Bond Fund - $12,200,00
City of Smyrna - Parks & Recreation Bond Fund - $ 35000.00
Total Required Deposit. 1 ,200.00
One citizen appeared -vL th petitions objecting to proposed shooting range
on city owned property off Cooper Lake Road in Cobb County. Petitioner, on
direction of G. Conley Ingram, was referred to Cobb County Hearing set for
Wednesday June 6, 1962. MEMO: In the scheduled hearing the court ruled in
favor of the petitioners appearing in opposition to the proposed shooting range.
(R.M. Reed to L.W. Charles 6-7-62).
Building permit application to enclose carport with seven foot side yard
clearance (residence of C.J. Conner, Sr., 112 Hillsdale Street) was submitted in
council and approved on basis of favorable petition signed by adjoining property
owners. Motion to issue permit, H.E. Ingram. Motion Passed.
Sale of city owned property (Benmac Road Extension) was brought before
council and referred to city attorney for disposition and sale withheld pending
investigation and report on restrictions and stipulations per record.
Finance Chairman reported $58,000.00 property taxes collected by City Hall
during May, 1962, and $30,000.00 of this amcunt was paid to Bank of Smyrna June
2, 1962 to reduce $60,000.00 operating loan of the first quarter 1962.
Appropriation from Contingency Fund to purchase materials for parking area
between city property and Aiken building was! approved. Motion R.J. McCurry,
second by H.E. Ingram. Motion carried.