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07-18-1961 Regular Meeting8 2 >>r 1 !` July 18, 1961 The meeting of Mayor and Council was held at 8:00 P.M., July 18, 1961, at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided and all councilmen were present except W. L. Keck. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss rules and regulations on the police and fire departments and Annexation on Cherokee Road and North Atlanta Street. In the first order of business, Mr. Quinton S. King of the King -Williams Land Company addressed the council calling out the modern office building proposed on North Atlanta Street in L.L. 445, 446 and 492, said property contiguous with the city limits on the eastern boundary of L.L.419. Council looked with favor on the incorporation of the proposed professional building and requested councilman W. B. Sanders and engineer H. F. Wiley to resolve public sewerage facilities to the area and secure necessary easements. Council discussed Zoning Classification "R" of section (2) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which refers to annexed property of unincorporated areas. Section (2) was amended by J. B. Ables, seconded by R. J. Austin as follows: "Amend present City of Smyrna Zoning Ordinance (Section "R") to annex through submitted petition, properties in the unincorporated areas of Cobb County, said �,�,� �` petition shall call out the existing zoning category and shall be, upon couhcilf,JJj,4n annexed into City of Smyrna perimeter consistent with said zoning and City of Smyrna Zoning Classification." Voted unanimous. The petition of Ward -Meade Investment Company requested annexation of property east of the city limits on the north side of Cherokee Road --a distance of 212 ft. east of Nu -Way Cleaners on Cherokee Road and located in L.L. 491. Motion by H. E. Ingram -- "We annex the aforesaid lands into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna under Zoning Classification C-2 and further, petitioner agrees to abide by all ordinances, codes and regulations of the City of Smyrna and to pay all 1962 city taxes or an amount equivalent thereto for services rendered." Motion sedonded by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous. Council read the application of Arthur Bacon for a Malt Beverage Package Store permit located at 135 North Atlanta Street and authorized advertising for two consecutive weeks at the applicants expense. The date set for considering the application of Arthur Bacon is July 31, 1961, 7:30 P.M. Mayor and Council discussed the proposed uniform Malt Beverage tax. Figures submitted by City Hall called out the proposed tax rate for Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta and Cobb County. As there was no action taken by council on changing the Smyrna Malt Beverage tax rate, the item was deferred. R. J. McCurry mentioned the condition of the South Cobb Pump Station Equipment and estimated repair cost. Council authorized repair of the pump equipment contingent on the date the new stati6nrbecomes operable. Councilman Ingram read the revised rules and regulations covering police and fire department personnel. The amended rules and regulations were submitted to city attorney, G. Conley Ingram, for review, correction and legality prior to publication. There being no further business, council motioned to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 10:40 P.M. Next meeting: July 24, 1961; 7:00 P.M. July 24, 1961 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia on the above date at 7:30 P.M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided, and all councilmen' were present except W. L. Keck. In the first order of business, the Library Board on unanimous vote accepted the bid of Anning-Johnson Company in the amount of $1,550.00 covering labor and material for poured gypsum roof for the Smyrna Public Library. Motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by J. K. Chastain. �µ c S