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07-31-1961 Continued Meeting8.3 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. I 8 4 July 31,1961 Continued E Recommendations'submitted by the City of Smyrna Plumbing Board were approved by council on motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by John K. Chastain, and voted unanimous. Amendment to the plumbing code adds $1.00 to be charged for hot water heater connections and $1.00 charge for sanitary sewer tap -on inspection. A report prepared calling out the minimum and maximum rate spread for salaried personnel of the City Hall Staff was read in council. Motion by J. B. Ables: - "The rate spread as submitted shall be adopted and in effect as of August 1, 1961." Seconded by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous. MEND: Council reserves the right to govern all salary and wage adjustments. Council deferred action on the proposal of the Junior Chamber of Commerce to register citizens for the coming election and assist as registrars and electior managers. The quotation and proposal from C. W. Matthews Contracting Company was accepted upon motion by R. J. McCurry. The accepted proposal ($960.00) covers the specifications and cost for a portion of the Reed Drive paving improvements. SIX MONTHS FINANCIAL REPORTS Departmental budget reports covering the first six months of 1961 were distributed in council and variations noted. The combined summary showed the actual expenditures of the General Fund to be $1,722.31 in excess of six months authorized budgets. The General Fund estimated imcome for six months was $216,174 compared to the actual $224.040. Mayor G. W. Kreeger called attention to the six months operations cost in excess of revenue of the Maintenance Department. The analysis showed $10,578.00 deficit. Mayor G. W. Kreeger recommended closing out the department, transferring four employees to the Water and Sewerage Department and one employee to the Streets Department, and terminating as of this date the balance of personnel. Councilman J. B. Ables motioned that the Mayor's recommendation be adopted and made effective August 1, 1961. Seconded by John K. Chast- ain. The vote for adoption was 5 to 1, W. B. Sanders voting against. By unanimous vote, City Hall was authorized to issue salary check through week ending August 5, 1961 to the head of the Maihtenance Department, Mr. T. N. Wright. Motion to adjourn by John K. Chastain. Adjourned 8:10 o'clock P.M. Next meeting August 7, 1961 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. ��<, I Mayor: G. W. Kreeger City C erk: "WCres R. J. curry: Council ita ion W-.--8. er6: Council- Construe ion AL7___ — Keck: CouniT^�a rj� G` as ain:�;oun'ci1 CFTr—e­-EToIice)