06-25-1962 Regular MeetingJune 25, 1962
A meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna on June 25,.1962
at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Presiding, J.B. Ables Mayor, and all councilmen -present
except J.B. Rhodes.
In the first order of business council discussed May, 1962 financialzeports
and analysis of. May accounts payable. Actual costs -year to date exceeded budget
by $2,911.41. Variance was reported in.city hall operations, libraryamaintenance,
streets, sanitation and sewerage departments.
Council rescinded the amendment of June 19,.1962 which set thirty-five (35)
feet as the maximum b1stance for placing garbage cans at rear of premise's.
Motion by R.J. McCurry (6-25-62). eliminates the distance and rescinds action of 6-19-62
pertaining to placing of cans. Motion further authorizes agent of the city
(sanitation supervisor) shall designate the most accessible location for placing
garbage cans for collection and removing. MEMO: See original ordinance Item No. 6.
Motion of McCurry seconded by H.E. Ingram and carried four to two. Amendment of
6-19-62 to original sanitation ordinance pertaining to fenced -in rear yards is not
affected by the above action.
Motion H.L. ,Smith, second H.E. Ingram that "we approleethe minutes of Mayor
and council, month May, 1962 as re]Aduced and submitted." Unanimous.
Press release prepared by city -hall calling out examination date for Chief of
Police candidates was turned over to Chairman of Police Committee, H.L. Smith.
Mayor and Council discussed street improvement program, curb and gutters
petition, ordinances, hearings and collection problems. Motion by R.J, McCurry:
City HallFshall have authority to select and hire outside assistance in connection
with legal requirements in the d6termination of curb and gutter costs, footage aid
collection of assessments. Motion seconded by H.L. Smith and voted unanimous.
Street improvement increment No. 3 comprising the area between Concord Road
and Cherokee Road was brought.up in council. Mayor J.B. Ables recommended the
engineer be instructed to move into phase No. 3 immediately. The above put into
motion by W.L. Keck, second by R.H. Wood. Mayor Ables to write Hensley & Associates to
make necessary preparation covering starting date and all engineering data pertaining
to Phase No. 3 of City of Smyrna Street Improvement Program.
Council waived bids received on uniform for police and firemen and authorized
reimbursement to -John Mann's, Inc. in the amount of $639.50 for police uniforms
and $416.70 for firemen5uniforms. This on motion by H.L. Smith, seconded by H.E.
Ingram. Motion Carried,
R.H. Wood motioned the Parks Committee be authorized to start work on
improved lighting system for Ward Park tennis courts, cost of same estimated at
$750.Q01, to be paid from Recreation Bond Fund. On second, W.L. Keck, the vote
was unanimous.
Council heard recommendations relative to setting a curfew on night games at
Cobb Park. There was no action.
Motion to adjourn - H.L. Smith
Adjourn - 8:55 o'clock P.M.
Next Meeting July 2,-1962 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Following a short recess, Mayor and Council interviewed Mr.. Don Stanley,
registered engineer, for the purpose of filling the assignment of City Engineer.
At,9:30 P.M. R.J. McCurry moved to declare the meeting into executive session.
Motion carried.
J.B. Ables presiding. Six council members present, JJ.B. Rhodes absent.
Motion by R.J. Mc6iirry "The engineering committee is hereby authorized to
continue discussions with Mr. Don Stanley with authority to hire to fill the
position of City Engineer." Motion seconded by R.H. Wood. The vote, five to one.
H.L. Smith abstained.
Motion by R.H. Wood "The engineeringicommittee shall be authorized to offer or
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negotiate a monthly salary payable to Mr. Don Stanley as city engineer in the amount
of $800.00 per month, (minimum) and $$900.00 per month (maximum)." The following
alterntLtive ispart of the motion: 'Negotiate a starting rate at $$800.00 per month with $50.00
per month increase effective with payroll period ending January 15, 1969." The motion
seconded by R.J. McCurry was voted unanimous.
Adjourn - 9:50 o'clock P.M.
Mayor: � • —Ables i
-Councilman, J.B. Rhodes Const.
Councilman, H.E. Ingram Streets
PII�16ilman., J.W. Webb Sanitation
Councilman, R.H. Wood Parks
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City C k: W. Charles
Councilor , R.J. McCurry & Adm.)
Coun an, a L. Smith Fire & Police)
Councilman, W.L. Keck Water