07-10-1961 Regular Meeting.�
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July 7, 1961
A special meeting was called on the above date in accordance with the Charter of
the City of Smyrna to hold a public hearing before the Mayor and. Council for the pur-
pose of considering zoning from R-1 to R-2 the property of Briar -Moor, Inc. locatedon
the south side of Powder Springs Street east of American Oil company property.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided.- all councilmen were present except J. B. Ables and
J. K. Chastain.
Spokesman for Briar -Moor, Inc. was Garvis L. Sams. Approximately seventy citizens
were present.
Action came during the one hour discussion on motion by W. L. Keck: - "We deny the
application of Briar -Moor, Inc. to rezone the area from R-1 Residential to R-2 Multiple
Housing." Motion seconded by R. J. Austin. Voting for the application - none. Voting
against the application- R. J. Austin, H. E. Ingram, R. J. McCurry and W. L. Keck.
Motion won by unanimous vote. Councilman W. B. Sanders was not present on the call to
vote.
Meeting adjourned 8:05 P.M.
July lo, 1961
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held. at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia
on July 10, 1961. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided, and all council members were present.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Invocation by H. E. Ingram.
In the first order of business, Mr. Paul Grubb requested the council consider
sewerage in the area of Belmont Circle and Turner Drive, stating approximately thirty
property owners would.be interested and easements through'. -his lots would be granted.
The annexation petition of Ward -Meade Investment Co. was denied and referred to
Committee Chairman H. E. Ingram. The property is located.in Landlot 491 consisting of
212 feet fronting un the north side of Cherokee Road and joins commercial property pre-
viously annexed and known as Nu -Way Cleaners. The Motion for annexation by R. J. Austin
lost by reason of the zoning clause under Section No. 2. The vote for annexation:-
R. J. Austin. Against: - J. B. Ables, R. J. McCurry, W. B. Sanders, W. L. Keck and. J. K.
Chastain. Abstain:- H. E..Ingram. Committee members assigned to study and report: -
H. E. Ingram, W. B. Sand.ers.and.W. L. Keck.
The committee headed. by J. K. Chastain reported on interviews, screening and
proposed selection of city engineering assignment on retainer basis. In discussion,
J. K. Chastain motioned.this council consider the recommendation of the committee and
employ Mr. Harry 1. Wiley as City Engineer effective July 17, 1961 at $450.00 per month.
.Assignment covers all city engineering function, departmental coordination, layout,
designing, cost analyses, drainage problems and purchase requests. Will report to Mayor
and. Council and further that said motion did not delegate or authorize supervisory res-
ponsibility. Motion to employ H. F. Wiley seconded.by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
Mr. Paul J. Brown requested sewerage facilities for a proposed trailer park located
in Landlot 346 west of South Cobb Drive and north of property owned by Glendale Enter-
prises, Inc. Mr. Brown.stated.: - _
(1) -Owner will grant easement across Landlot 346.
(2) Area will accommodate approximately fifty trailers.
(3) Will pay for sewer tap -on.
(4) Will pay for 2" water meter.
(5) Will pay $2.00.per month per trailer for public sewerage.
(6) Will pay monthly water consumptinn cost.
Councilman W. B. Sanders and City Engineer to follow up.
Councilman R. J. McCurry reported on high cost of truck repairs and maintenance of
the Sanitary Department and recommended council consider 13nrchase of needed equipment
on lease contract basis. Spokesman from Atlantic Engineering Company called out purchase
price of Leach Packmaster, eighteen cubic yard body with F-800 Ford chassis. Held in
abeyance pending development and submission of cost analysis.
SMYRNA LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION:
(1) Specifications changed from Roman brick to light cocoa brown on motion and
second. J. B. Ables and R. J. Austin.
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(2) Specification changes of -heading and air conditioning unit were approved and
r contract awarded to Advanced Refrigeration, Inc. provided all internal wiring
and.controls are included in accepted bid of $7,000.00.--Motion by J. B. Ables,
second by W. L. Keck.and voted unanimous.
(3) Council approved the bid of Tatum Lumber Company covering price per unit on
25800 concrete blocks.
(4) Approved on J. K. Chastain's motion the sale of used grade beam forms in the
amount of $275,00.
Minutes of Mayor and Council covering June 1961 meetings were accepted as corrected.
Motion R. J. Austin, second H. E. Ingram. (J. B. Ables abstained by reason of absence
during June 1961.)
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Motion by R. J. Austin to erect sign (YOUTH CENTER) over entrance of recreation
building lost for want of a second.
On motion of W. B. Sanders, City Attorney G. Conley Ingram was requested to render
official opinion for City of Smyrna as regards distance separating malt beverages stores
from churches and schools. MEMO: Re -measurement of Cobb House Package Store was re-
Cq quested upon receipt of attorney's ruling. Motion seconded by W. L. Keck and voted
CCU unanimous.
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I.Council authorized by unanimous vote that letter from Chairman of Streets Depart-
ment be prepared calling out discrepancies as a result of inspection of streets and
drainage in Hickory Hills Unit No. 2. Motion by H. E. Ingram further stipulates denial
of building permits and utilities pending corrective action and compliance with existing
ordinances. Motion seconded by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous.
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Council on H. E. Ingram's motion approved repair of Ford dump truck for use in
Street Department maintenance and transporting repair materials.
Council, on J. B. Ables' motion second by R. J. McCurry, declared the City -owned
property on North Avenue surplus and no longer needed by the City. Motion further states
this property (est. 30' x 50') be advertised for sale to the highest bidder with reser-
vation to accept or reject any and all bids. Voted unanimous.
Motion by W. L. Keck:- the hourly rate of Stanley Keener and Forest Bedford shall
be increased .05 per hour effective July 14, 1961. Seconded by R. J. Austin and voted
unanimous.
Motion to adjourn.
Adjourn - 11:05 P.M.
Next meeting - July 18, 1961, 7:30 P.M.
Puppose - Rules and Regulations, Police and Fire Departments.
The following items appearing on July 10, 1961 agenda were deferred: -
ANNEXATION - CHER.OKEE ROAD.
SIDNEY CLOTFELTER - COST OF ROCK EXCAVATION.
REPAIR CLAIM ON RENTED TRENCHER.
PLUMBING INSPECTION FEE FOR SEWERAGE AND HEATERS.
SEWERAGE FACILITIES LL #34 6 (PAUL J. BROWN).
SANITARY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT.
LEASE, CITY -OWNED PROPERTY ON SPRING STREET,
ORDINANCE - CONTROL OF CARNIVALS.
ZONING ORDINANCE (CHANGE UNDER "R" CLASSIFICATION).
PROCEDURE - DISABILITY AND LIABILITY CLAIMS.
LEGAL OPINION - MALT BEVERAGE STORES.
SURVEY - CITY OWNED PROPERTY; NORTH AVENUE - LL # 593.