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07-24-1961 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 8.3 July 24,19 ontinued Mr. Eaves of American LaFrance Company addressed council in reference to one used fire truck fully equipped. Council deferred purchase of the equipment pending firm commit- ment on the anticipated sale of the city owned equipment in the amount of $1,200.00. Installation of landlot and corner post on the property of H. G. Poss was referred to the city engineer. The annexation of the North Atlanta Street proposed professional building was deferred pending re -direction of the sewerage facilities and the necessary easements. Referred to city engineer. Councilman J. B. Ables was authorized to secure signature on lease agreement for the city owned property located on Spring and Dundee. Settlement covering excessive repair cost on rented trencher was referred to Tate Wright. City Attorney G. Conley Ingram was requested by Mayor and Council to draft amendment to ordinance covering contractors and subcontractors to include a uniform procedure for controlling building permit fees. Item #6 of the agenda referred to proposed sewerage and easement across landlot 346 ^� to east side of Old Concord Road and thence north to Jones Shaw Road. This item was deferred. Cv Citizens appeared in council claiming non-compliance of the City of Smyrna Dog Leash Ordinance in area of Woodlawn Subdivision. Council ruled not to amend the existing ordinance X and requested the Police Department to (a) issue warnings; (b) secure written complaint on the second offense; (c) notify Cobb County Health Department for pick-up. Council deferred action on sanitation equipment pending sealed bids to be opened August 7, 1961 covering cost of 18 and 20 cubic yard garbage trucks. In connection with this, R. J. McCurry reported anticipated savings in the amount of $514.00 per month through the purchase of new equipment. Plumbing Inspector W. L. Westbrook proposed a minimum service charge of $1.00 covering inspections of sewerage lines and hot water heater installations. Decision was deferred pending revision of the current plumbing code. There was no action on the proposed uniform Malt Beverage Tax. Council on H. E. Ingram's motion and second by R. J. McCurry, adopted the following ordinance which restricts parking of vehicles on Cherokee Road. The motion grants per- mission to park vehicles upon approval and/or permit from the City of Smyrna Police Chief. n ORDINANCE, Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna and it is hereby ordained by authority of same, that a NO PARKING zone be created on the north and south side of Cherokee Road in the City of Smyrna. Ordinance, per motion, becomes effective upon erection of "NO PARKING" signs. Voted unanimous . Motion to recess - R. J. Austin. Meeting recessed 9:50 O'clock P.M. to July 31, 1961 at 7:30 O'clock P.M. July 31, 1961 The continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held on the above date at 7:00 o'clock P.M., at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. All council members were present except R. J. Austin. The application of Arthur Bacon for retail Malt Beverage Package Store located at 135 North Atlanta Street was discussed by council. No citizens appeared in opposition. Motion by R. J. McCurry that the application of Arthur Bacon be accepted and malt beverages license issued. Motion seconded by John K. Chastain, carried 4 to 2. Voting for:- Harry E. Ingram, R. J. McCurry, W. L. Keck, and John K. Chastain. Voting against:- J. B. Ables and W. B. Sanders. The Smyrna Barber Shop requested permit for alteration of thbir property at 112 North ' Atlanta Street. The building inspector was authorized on J. B. Ables' motion to issue per- mit for teardown and remodeling. Voted unanimous.