06-19-1962 Second Meeting1.5'2
continuation of June 4, 1962
Pipe for Corn Road driveway to property line was held pending report of
requirements and size of pipe, per H.E. Ingram's request.
No recommendation was offered by R.H. Wood and none requested concerning the
continued complaints of moise, lights and fencing requested in area of Cobb Park.
Council approved Bond fund expenditures of $625.00 for additional lights in
Cobb Park on motion R.H. Wood, second W.L. Keck. Motion carried.
Fruit stands on east side of Atlanta Street north of Hawthorne came up for
disdussion in the light of violation of existing ordinances covering building
permit and business license tax. Referred to G.C. Ingram.
Motion by H.E. Ingram regarding W.L. Keck's report on water services to
Peck Subdivision: "Lea'p, Inc. shall pay cost of materials plus 10% for installation
of six-inch water main from Concord Road to Peck's Sub -division aid cost of all
materials (mains and service lines for 23 lots) within the subdivision plus 10%."
Motion voted unanimous on R.J. McCurry's second.
Council requested city attorney to draft a resolution advising Cobb County -
Marietta Water Authority to consider construction of new water storage facilities in
concentrated areas of population and further that we, the Mayor and Council, go on record
in favor of such facilities and urge the water authority officials to construct
facilities in or near the City of Smyrna by reason of the constant growth. This
action put in motion by W.L. Keck,.second by J.B. Rhodes and carried.
Finance Chairman R.J. McCurry called attention to a report of past due accounts
_.per records and prior audit, which recorded unpaid water bills in the amount of
$1,022.00; sanitary disposal tax, $452.00. H.L. Smith motioned that if some of the
accounts are collectible, the same shall follow legal process or write off; all this
is left to the discretion of the city finance chairman. Motion carried.
Council, in final action of the June 4th meeting, approved representation at
the 29th annual convention of Georgia Municipal Association at Jekyll Island June
10-11-12th, 1962. On motion, H.E. Ingram, second H.L. Smith, city clerk was
requested to attend and reimbursed for travel and accomodations per approved ,
expense report submitted..
Motion to adjourn
Adjourn 11:05 P.M.
Next meeting June 19, 1962, 8:00 o'clock P.M.
June 19, 1962
The second meeting of Mayor and Council during June, 1962 washeld at city hall
above date and called to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
Presiding - Mayor J.B. Ables.
Council members present - J.W. Webb, J.B. Rhodes, R.H. Wood, and R.J. McCurry.
Council members absent - H.E. Ingram, H.L. Smith, and W.L. Keck
Item No.2 of prepared agenda wascalled out first and referred to zoning
petition from Mr. R.M. Reed to re -zone from R-1 Residential to C-lneighborhood
commercial a tract of land located on Church Street at northeast intersection of
South Cobb Drive. Council agreed to defer all action pending full council July 2, 1962.
Mr. R.E. Ellison, 583 Frances Drive; requested action on a revolver removed
from above premises by reason of his call for police protection some two years ago.
In the absence of theedescribed revolver held at or b�� police headquarters, Mr.
Ellison wasoffered a choice of pistols held by city police and he accepted the offer.
On R.J. McCurry's.motion, the acceptance of said pistol shall be recorded in the
minutes and the incident closed. J.W. Webb seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Council heard the petition for annexation to the existing corporate limits, a
certain parcel of land recorded as No. 162 King Springs Road, owned by C.E. White, Sr.
Council voted to accept O.B. Rhodes' motion) the petition of C.E. White for annexation into
the corporate limits of Smyrna, said petitioner agreeing to abide by all existing ordinances,
codes and regulations of the city and to pay.1963 regular taxes on the property located
in'landlot No. 485, recorded in deed book'No. 188, page 198 of Cobb County records.
Motion seconded by R.H. Wood.
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Sam P. Hensley presented in council plats and specifications covering 5.11
miles of paving in increment No. 1 of the 36 mile over-all street improvement
program. Motion by J.B. Rhodes that we receive bids on the first increment of
resurfacing (5.11 miles) for all streets, McCauley south to King Springs, including
all streets in West Smyrna Heights, said bids to be opened July 2,,1962 at.7:00
o'clock P.M. Motion seconded by R.J. McCurry., and voted unanimous.
Motion, J.B. Rhodes second R.J. McCurry: "The hearing date for curb and
gutter per petitions received in increment No. 1-A shall be July 16, 1962 at
City Hall at 7:00 o1cl6ck P.M." Unanimous.
Motion, J.B. Rhodes, second R.J. McCurry: "The hearing date for curb and
gutter per petitions received in increment No.2.(all streets east of L & N tracks)
shall be July 23, 1962 at City Hall at 7:00-'o'clock P.M. Unanimous.
J.B. Rhodes motioned, second, R.J. McCurry to prepare, adopt and/or mail
all ordinances pertaining to curb and gutter,petitions of record in accordance
with legal procedure ascalled out in Smyrna City Charter and further set the hearing date
for increment No. 3 at next meeting of Mayor and Council. The vote carried.
On receipt of Lawyers Title Insurance certificate, council voted favorably
to loan $3,000.00 to Mr. C-F.. Brown on the Spring Street park property providing
the option was amended calling out a non -forfeiture clause on the $3,000.00 loan.
Above action, on motion by J.B. Rhodes, seconded by R.H. Wood is applicable providing
title insurance is submitted.on or before June 22, 1962 at City Hall. MEMO: On .
June 23,. 1962 Mr. C.F. Brown or his attorney failed to present legal documents
required to complete $3,000.00 loan on optioned property. Motion which carried as of
6-19-62, died at "'ity Hall June 23, 1962. _
Resignation of Chief of Police Elmer E. Dykes was accepted "per letters on file"
effective June 30, 1962. Salary paid throughtJune 30, 1962 included all
vacation earned.
.l Sanitation ordinance was discussed before council and the following
amendment on motion by J.W. Webb.carried three to one, R.J. McCurry voting
against:
$ection No. 6 - Current Ordinance - In the event it is not practicable
to collect and remove the garbage and trash from an alley, the owner,
occupant, tenant, or lessee of the premises shall place the can at
such point as the proper agent of the City shall find and designate to be
the most accessible for collecting and removing.
Section No. 6 - Proposed Amendment - In the.event it is not practicable_
to collect and remove the garbage and trash from an alley, the owner,.
occupant, tenant, or lessee of the premises shall place the can at
such a point not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet from rear of house or in c:
case of a fenced back yard, it must be made accessible for collecting
agents without entering fenced.in back yard. .,
Rea' In Council
An ordinance specifying the rates of interest the -City of Smyrna Street.
Improvement Bonds and"ecreation Bonds shall bear; a provision for taxes to pay
the bond and interest thereon; to provide for legal execution;.the place of
payment; the form of bond and coupons; the printing and all legal opinions of bond counsel
the certification and validation, etc. was read in council and on motion by J.B.
Rhodes accepted as drawn and entered (copy attached) in the finalized minutes and made
a part thereof. Motion seconded by R.J. McCurry. Motion carried.
Per R.H. Wood's motion, the Parks Committee was authorized to negotiate cost
analysis and submit same to council for approval to erect stands for Cobb Park. On
R.J. McCurry's second, council voted unanimous.
Mayor J.B. Ables appointed Captain H.E. Brown of the Smyrna Police -as
acting chief replacing E.E. Dykes on a temporary basis. City Clerk was authorized to
notify Capt. Brown regarding above action. Adjustment in salary was withheld pending
review of wage scale and final action on appointment of Chief of Police.
Motion, R.H. Wood to Adjourn.
Adjourn - 10:4b o'clock P.M.
Next meeting - June 25, 1962, r7:00 o'clock P.M.