06-05-1961 Regular Meeting75,
June 5, 1961
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held,kpursuant to charter, on June 5,
1961 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided,
all council members present except J. B. Ables. Invocation - H. E. Ingram.
In the first order of business, Mr. J. W. Boone agreed per complaints submitted,
to clean up vacant lots and drainage ditches in the area of Bank Street, Pinehill, East -
field and Sanford Roads.
Council discussed and outlined necessary plans to rework sidewalks, ramp and drive-
ways resulting from Highland Avenue repaving project. On motion by R. J. McCurry, second
by R. J. Austin, all rework required to repair walk's and driveways per plans outlined and
estimated cost submitted shall be started immediately. Voted unanimous.
Mr. Glen McCullough, 44 Glenroy Place, read in council a petition calling attention
to safety hazards and the existing condition of Spring Street in the City Limits. Petition
requested action from Mayor and Council to widen and resurface Spring Road; to install
street lights and blinker lights at major intersections, plus guard rails at creek atea.
Petition carried signatures of 100 residents.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger called out Charter privisions regarding road building and that
contract for lighting Spring Street in City Limits has been -approved by council and signed
by Georgia Power Company.
A group of residents headed by Pastor E. F. Jones of Welcome All Baptist Church met
in council protesting package store license for Cobb House property, claiming violation
of rules governing distance. Council agreed to investigate.
Council accepted on H. E. Ingram's motion all plans and specifications as submitted
on Springhill Subdivision addition. Second by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
Mr. Griffin Turner, representing the Pony League, ended a long debate with citizens
in area of Cobb Park by agreement to limit ball games to 10:30 o'clock P.M. Council
agreed that no curfew was required.
Legal notice appearing in newspaper of general circulation requested sealed proposals
for sale -of surplus city owned land on South Cobb Drive, said proposals to be opened this
date. Council rejected the one bid received in the amount of $10,600.00 plus title to
lot No. 1, Section B of Cheney Woods Subdivision, fronting on South Cobb Drive 131.7' x
1401. Reserving the right to accept or (eject all bids, Councilman J. K. Chastain motioned
the Smyrna Land Company bid is hereby rejected. Second by W. L. Keck. Unanimous.
Petition for annexation and plat covering Unit No. 1 of Bennett Woods (LL 337-338)
was opened and studied in council. Motion by H. E. Ingram, second by W. B. Sanders to
accept petition of R. B. Bennett annexing into corporate limits of City of Smyrna a parcel
of land on north side of Cooper Lake Road consisting of twelve lots and known as Unit No. 1
Bennett Woods. Motion further stipulates all facilities shall be installed by the Developer
in accordance with existing ordinances of the City of Smyrna, including all road repairs
resulting from and/or caused by said installations. The vote was unanimous.
Letter read in council on complaint from 438 Oakdale Drive was referred to H. E. Ingram
for solution.
R. J. McCurry brought up problem of trash pick-up and requested solution as to disposal
of trash or increase in monthly service fees. Problem resolved by agreement to utilize
construction truck and driver for extra trash pick-up plus usage of the three sanitation
crews and equipment each Saturday until problem is solved.
Inspection report from Massachusetts Bonding Company calling out Hazardous conditions,
mostly at City pool was referred to R. J. Austin and copy of inspection report submitted
to affected department heads.
Ordinance read in council on "alcoholic and malt beverage controls." There was no
action.
The following motion (R. J. McCurry - R. J. Austin) carried: -
(a) This council accept Highland Avenue repaving as completed per approved
and amended contract in the amount of $21200.00.
(b) Reimburse J. E. Lovern Construction Co. for repaving Highland Avenue in
the amount, of $2, 569.00 .
(c) Accept assessment ordinance in the amount of $478.00 covering additional
work on project and recover daid cost per charter regulations.
(d) Transfer variance between-n ntract ($2,678.00) and reimbursement ($2,569.00)
to Street Department operations.
In the above action "A" through "D", council voted unanimous.
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Continuation of June 5, 1961
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In other action the council: -
(a) Postponed discussion on carnival ordinance. '
(b) Deferred Atlanta Terrace sewerage report.
(c) Discussed, but did not resolve four drainage areas.
(d) Requested City Attorney to draw lease for use of City -owned land in
area of Pump Station No. 1 in LL No. 737.
(-e) Deferred discussion on garage mechanic.
(f) Deffered acceptance of May 1961 minutes.
(g) Deferred discussion on "Operating Fund Transfers."
(h) Authorized City Clerk to submit recommendations covering 1961 interim
and year end audit of City books.
(i) Listened to a report covering Ten Year Analysis - "City of Smyrna Water-
works and Sewerage Sinking Fund", Deposits and Disbursements.
(j) Requested additional information prior to acceptance of social security
coverage.
(k) Requested submission of "Malt Beverage Tax - Weekly Wholesaler's Report."
(1) Heard a report from W. B. Sanders regarding annexation of area on Atlanta
Street, north of Cherokee Road.
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Per request from Wayne's 5 and 10 (Dickson Shopping Center) to act as agent for
collecting City water bills, W. B. Sanders motioned to recognize Wayne's as collection
agent for monthly water bills, said assignment authorized on proof of bond to City of
Smyrna and further motioned that said water bills collected, together with receipts and
summary of collections shall be forwarded to City Hall on a daily basis. Action voted
unanimous on W. L. Keck's second.
Council agreed on H. E. Ingram's offer which placed the assignment of Election
Registrars, Election Managers, plus the Justice of Peace duties in the hands of the
_Smyrna .Junior Chamber of Commerce personnel for the November 1961 election of Mayor and
Council members.
The following letter was read in council: -
June 5, 1961
Dear Sirs:
Please accept my resignation as City Engineer effective this date.
This request is made in order that I may engage in private business.
(Signed) M. E. Doyle
Motion by R. J. Austin "We accept the resignation of M. E. Doyle this date."
Second by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
Motion by R. J. Austin: - "We reimburse M. E. Doyle compensation equivalent to two
weeks salary." Second by H. E. Ingram. The vote for payment:- R. J. Austin, H. E. Ingram,
W. L. Keck. Opposed:- W. B. Sanders, R. J. McCurry, J. K. Chastain. Mayor G. W. Kreeger
�. cast the deciding vote and motion carried four to three.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger requested all council members to operate city departments pending
decision on filling City Engineer assignment.
On a motion by W. L. Keck which carried, Mayor G. W. Kreeger was requested to appoint
a oommittee to interview, screen and select three prospects for recommendation to City
Council to fill engineer assignment. Motion seconded by R. J. Austin. MEMO:- Motion to
table the above action by H. E. Ingram lost four to two.
Mayor Kreeger called Wednesday June 7, 1961 for a special meeting to be held at City
Hall at 7:00 o'clock P.M. to discuss and/or finalize the installation of pump station and
sewerage facilities for William J. MacKenna in LL No. 700, 701, 740 and 741.
Motion by R. J. Austin to recess.
Recess: - 11:55 o'clock P.M.
Special meeting June 7, 1961 (Wm. J. MacKenna).
Mid -month meeting June 19, 1961 at 7:00 o'clock P.M.