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06-19-1961 Continued Meeting'T-7 June 7, 1961 Continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall on June 7, 1961. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided and called the meeting to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. In attendance:- Councilmen R. J. McCurry, R. J. Austin, W. L. Keck.and J, K. Chastain. Absent:- H. E. Ingram, J. B. Ables and W. B. Sanders. Purpose of special meeting was to discuss with Wm. J. MacKenna and resolve sewerage pumping station in proposed development in LL 700, 701, 740 and 741 known as Unit No. 2 of Argyle Estates. Submission of proposals was finalized with the following action: - Motion by R. J. McCurry "We request City Attorney to draw contract to the effect the City of Smyrna will build one pumping station and approximately 2000 feet of force main in LL 740 of the pro- posed development. Further motioned said developer to reimburse City of Smyrna fifty percent of the above project cost, not to exceed $10,000.00 as his share of said cost. W. J. MacKenna Co. per the motion shall install all sewerage facilities for 140 lots subject to and in accordance with all existing ordinances of the City of Smyrna applic- able to Land Subdivision Regulations." Seconded by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous. Motion to recess - 8:15 o'clock P.M. Next meeting:- June 19, 1961, 7:00 o'clock P.M. C� J-_ LIBRARY COMMITTEE On June 12, 1961 the Library Committee met at 6:30 o'clock P.M. to finalize the plumbing contract for City of Smyrna Public Library. Committee accepted the bid of E. E. Brannon in the amount of $3,816.00 and authorized all materials to be purchased through City exemption number with tax savings accruing to the city. Acceptance of con- tract contingent on posting of performance bond by the contractor. In attendance at meeting: - George W. Kreeger, J. B. Ables, W. W. Kidd and L. W. Charles Meeting adjourned 7:20 o'clock P.M. The Library Committee met on June 17, 1961 at City Hall for the purpose of opening electrical -bids. In attendance:- G. W. Kreeger, Chairman; H. E. Ingram, R. J. McCurry, J. K. Chastain, W. W. Kidd and L. W. Charles. The following bids received and opened: - Rogers and Grice $6,500.00 L. W. Boring (Labor only 1,250.00 Daniel Electric Co. Cost plus 15% 0. V. Scott Electric Co. 5,454.00 Motion by J. K. Chastain, second by R. J. McCurry to accept bid of 0. V. Scott Electric Company in the amount of $5,454.00 subject to approval of Architect, Electric Engineer, and Construction Superintendent. Voted unanimous. June 19, 1961 Continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall and called to order by presiding.officer, Mayor G. W. Kreeger at 7:00 o'clock P.M. On June 19, 1961. All council members were present except J. B. Ables and R. J. Austin. In the first order of business a petition requesting annexation of the properties on North Atlanta Street (by owners J. C. Thomas, Mrs. Mary Smith, and Charles J. Thomas) was presented in council. Incorporation was deferred pending additional study of adjacent properties. Council took no action in connection with a petition from the churches in the area of the Cobb House Package Store. Measurements submitted in council fell within the re- quirements of state and local laws. MEMO: Mayor G. W. Kreeger continued this item to the July 10, 1961 meeting based on appearance of citizens. Council was in accord with the proposed development of Forest Hills Unit # 2 by the J. L. Tatum Company. In connection with the Sidney Clotf elter contract for sewerage pump station, Council on motion by R. J. McCurry, voted to reimburse Mr. Clotfelter for Periodic Pay Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $3,884.55, representing the completion of the contract. Second by H. E. Ingram and voted unanimous. The request for payment for rock excavation (74.66 cubic yards @ $15.00 per cubic yard, totaling $1,119.90) was ordered withheld pending further justification of the charges. June 19, 1961 continued` The invoic6 from Land Development Projects, Inc. in the amount of $456.81 for re- pairs to rented trencher was referred to Messrs. Tate Wright and James E. David for negotiation. In discussion of insurance coverage, Mayor Kreeger reminded all councilmen to instruct department heads and employees regarding the city policy for reporting acci- dents, property damage, injuries, and illness. The minutes covering the meetings of Mayor and Council for the month of May, 1961 were accepted as siabmitted and corrected. Motion by R. J. McCurry, second by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous. Councilman W. B. Sanders brought out the problem of sewerage on South Atlanta Terrace stating the existing facilities in the street were too shallow for tie-ons to the proper- ties in question. The following items were deferred to July 10, 1961:- (1) Selection and hiring of garage mechanic. (2) Lease of city -owned land on Spring Road. (3) Ordinance for control of carnivals. Councilman W. L. Keck recommended and motioned a committee be appointed to advertise and screen applicants to fill the position of City Engineer. There was no second Mayor G. W.Kreeger appointed the following committee to interview and screen appli- cants for city engineer on a retainer basis: - J. K. Chastain, R. J. McCurry and Harry E. Ingram. On motion of H. E. Ingram second by J. K. Chastain, the appointment of Jesse A. Bailey as the city building inspector was confirmed effective immediately. Remuneration was approved on the basis of 50% of the permit fees. Voted unanimous. Request for rezoning R-1 to R-2 of the Briar Moor, Inc. property on Powder Springs Street was brought up before council. Rezoning request calls out a twenty-two unit apartment project of masonry construction with ample parking available, covering three acres on the south side of Powder Springs Street at South Cobb Drive. Motion H. E. Ingrar second by R. J. McCurry to accept the application, advertise per city policy and set date for the hearing. Voted unanimous. 7 Council voted to amend Land Subdivision Regulations as follows: - Item 703, section 2, paragraph (h) page 26, first line add after the words "as shown on plans" AS REQUIRED BY CITY ENGINEER. Second paragraph of (j) of the same section shall be changed to read as follows: - "As each substructure is completed, the trench shall be carefully refilled in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in thickness and each layer shall be thoroughly tamped, with a mechanical tamp, on a paved or unpaved street, or proposed street.', Motion by H. E. Ingram, second by W. L. Keck. ZPurchase Order No. 256 was issued on authority of motion by J. K. Chastain to hase one air conditioner for the city fire station in the amount of $284.00. Second by W. B. Sanders, the vote carried. Council approved an amendment to rules & regulations covering malt beverages stores as follows:- motion by H. E. Ingram, second by W. L. Keck, all. future appli- cations for malt beverages permits shall be advertised for two consecutive,weeks at the applicant's expense in accordance with existing procedures. Council authorized Mr. Tate Wright to clean up area at the rear of the fire department building and to report on restroom facilities for city employees. Discussion of fire department facilities was referred to J. K. Chastain. By reason of the July 4 holiday, council voted to set the next regular meeting at July 10, 1961 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Motion to adjourn - R. J. McCurry. Adjourn 9:20 to July 10, 1961. Mayor: G. W. Kreeger City Clerk: L.`W. Charles June 19 Continued 78- 'A a,, 14 R. us n: Council (Parks) es: Council (M-ance) , � ww j ".. WO ,.ice `' _ - Wo3. c W. J. ry: Council tban! ion e s: Council (ronstrTcti;n /,/ / K"I - W. ec ounc (Water)