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07-18-1960 Regular MeetingIN C`1) Continuation of July 11, 1960. i Motion by R. J. Austin: "We ratify and confirm the action taken by Mayor G. W. Kreeger in negotiating and. executing the contract between the City of Smyrna and Cobb County dated. June 24, 1960 which is to be recorded in the finalized minutes of the regular meeting of Mayor and Council providing for sewerage improvements on South Cobb Drive." Motion seconded by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous. R. J. McCurry recommended and motionedthat letter of commendation be sent to Smyrna Jaycees on excellent performance in conducting 1960 Soap Box Derby held in Smyrna, Georgia July 4, 1960. Minutes of Mayor and Council meetings held at City Hall during June 1960 were read by G. C. Ingram, J. B. Ables, and L. W. Charles and accepted as read. Motion and second: R. J. Austin and W. B. Sanders. Voted unanimous. Motion to adjourn by R. J. Austin. Adjourned at 11:05 P. M. Next meeting July 18, 1960. July 14, 1960 Members of the City Council met in an informal meeting at City Hall on July 14, 1960 for discussion of certain items concerning financial business of the City and departmental costs as related to current revenues. In the discussion of sewerage and water line labor and materials costs, on J. B. Ables' motion Council declared themselves at 10:15 P. M. in official Council meeting. Motion seconded by W. L. Keck and carried unanimous. Time 10:15 P. M. Motion by H. E. Ingram that City of Smyrna install transite water lines in the Howell Project and in Creatwood Unit No. 1. Second by R. J. Austin and. voted unanimous. Motion to adjourn by J. B. Ables. Adjourned 10:25 o'clock P. M. July 18, 196o The meeting of Mayor and Council was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. July 18, 196o at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided. All councilmen,., City Attorney, Engineer, and. Clerk were present. Invocation by J. B. Ables. In the first order of business, Council deferred zoning application of Mrs. Dennis Herndon, 497 Concord Road, for a basement beauty shop pending receipt of petition from neighbors in the area of influence. Annexation of Brawner properties, LL 597-598-599 was referred to Councilman W. B. Sanders. Ordinance drawn by City Attorney G. Conley Ingram authorizes and provides that money held.by Bank of Smyrna as the depository from the sale of $250,000.00 City of Smyrna Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 1960, shall be invested in United States Government obligations. Ordinance further provides that money not immediately needed for payment of current obligations shall be and it is hereby authorized by the Mayor and.Council of the City of Smyrna that custodian bank be requested to in- vest on behalf of the City of Smyrna said monies called out ($150,000.00) in U. S. short term government obligations and furnish statement of said investments to the ip In Continuation July 18, 1960 Mayor and. Council for recording in finalized minute books of the City. Ordinance as read adopted -by Mayor and Council. Motion: J. B. Ables, second J. K. Chastain, and.voted unanimous. Bid proposals to Mayor and. Council covering labor to install water lines and. connections for Creatwood Forest Unit No. 1 were opened. All bids per specifica- tions from City Engineer using transite pipe and installed to comply with recommend- ed procedures:- Stancil, Treadway & Upchurch $6,262.80 J. E. Lovern 55652.65 R. L. Hamby 6,660.25 The low bid of J. E. Lovern was accepted on W. L. Keck's motion. Second.by H. E. Ingram and voted unanimous. Council voted on H. E. Ingram's motion to negotiate if necessary a transfer of funds from Water Revenue Fund to Extension & Construction Fund to cover cost of labor contract ($5,652.65) for Creatwood Unit No. 1 water lines. Motion second- ed by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous. Council discussed sewer system improvements in West Smyrna Heights addition (Bennett Realty Corp.) Section No. 1 and 2 and deferred action pending decision on proposed financing to City Attorney G. Conley Ingram. The verbal proposal hinged on the developer withholding 40% of labor and material costs until com- pletion of each project. Engineer S. P. Hensley recommended. drainage problem at 528 McLinden Avenue (W. E. Collett,Jr.) be resolved by junction bones, catch basins, and 100 ft. of drain pipe. Per specifications submitted, J. B. Ables motioned to correct the water drainage problem as outlined by City Engineer, secure easement from W. E. Collett, and settle paving assessment for $100.00 cash. Voted unanimous on R. J. Mc Curry's second.. On request of four property owners on Lee Street for sewerage, Mayor G. W. Kreeger advised (Mr. Gene Evans, Spokesman) that his request was considered in the original planning. In other action the Council: (1) Heard Councilman H. E. Ingram's proposal to secure survey for minimum and manimum street lights in the subdivisions now in progress. (2) Requested.City Attorney on H. E. Ingram's proposal to draft ordinance prohibiting the blocking of drain ditches caused by driveways built by citizens and that all future driveways shall require a permit issued by City Hall at no cost to citizens. (3) Requested.City Attorney on H. E. Ingram's proposal to draft ordinance preventing the disposal of trash, brush, dirt and other debris in drain ditches in the City of Smyrna. (4) Requested ordinance covering street improvements on Hughes Street. (5) Discussed the subject of hiring a full time engineer to supervise over all operations of the City. (6) Reviewed financial reports for June 1960 and cumulative to date. Re- viewed six months construction cost by project showing analysis of profit or loss. (7) Authorized on J. K. Chastain's motion to reimburse Chief of. Police eight cents per mile for use of personal car while engaged in surveys covering traffic signs and other surveys. (8) Authorized the purchase of vitrified clay pipe, Grade XX f or South Cobb - Concord sewerage project. (9) Accepted proposed upgrading of City Hall staff in an amount equal to July 1960 budget coverage. (10) Increased salary rate of City Clerk ten dollars per week on motion by J. B. Ables, second by R. J. Austin. Continuation July 18, 1960 Motion to adjourn - W. L. Keck. Adjourned 10:00 P. M. Next meeting August 1, 1960. Mayor: . W. Kreeger Ci y er . W. arles R.. Au in-Counci ani a ion V 0� Ala J . Ables-Council Finance W-.L. Keck-Counci Water) J. Chastain -Council ire & Police August 1, 1960 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to charter on August 1, 1960 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided. All Councilmen were present, including City Attorney, Engineer and Clerk. Invocation - J. B. Ables. Prepared. agenda called out twenty-one ,items requirdng�-,Mayor and Council action and solution. The first item referred to Citizen complaints or requests. Mr. George McLaughlin, 637 Glendale Circle, reported sewer stoppage and re- quested reimbursement of actual labor costs in the amount of $77.50 providing City accepted responsibility. Councilman W. B. Sanders offered to investigate and report. Several garbage collection complaints were heard. R. J. Austin to handle. ZONING HEARINGS (1) Application to zone from residential to church property a parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 344, 345 and 377 located at southwest corner of Powder Springs and South Cobb Drive was on motion by J. B. Ables, second by W. L. Keck, zoned for construction of a Lutheran Church. Voted unanimous. (2) Application of W. J. Mackenna to re -zone parcel of land in Land Lot 700 on South Atlanta and Campbell Road from residential to commercial was approved on a four to three vote. Councilman R. J. McCurry moved the property per application of W. J. Mackenna be zoned with stipulation that this body retain full jurisdiction in the planning and subject to council approval regarding compliance with subdivision regulations. Motion seconded by J. K. Chastain, Voting for the zoning, H. E. Ingram, W. L. Keck, R. J. McCurry and J. K. Chastain. Against: W. B. Sanders and R. J. Austin. Abstain: J. B. Ables.