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08-01-1960 Regular MeetingContinuation 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. N Continuation August l; 1960 In council discussion hinged mostly on plans, plats, parking area, set backs and verbal opposition, W. B. Sanders motioned to table. J. B. Ables'seconded the motion which lost four to three. (3) Zoning Application - Ventura Road. Application to rezone from residential to commercial property in Land Lots 3 6, 347 and 375 approximately fifty subdivided lots set forth on plat, said lots fronting either on South Cobb Drive, Ventura Place, Ventura Road or Cherokee Road. On the basis of submitted petition showing 90% of property owners in agreement to zoning, H. E. Ingram moved.to zone from residential to commercial. Motion duly seconded by J. K. Chastain and voted unanimous. Letter requesting sewerage facility for the Aiken building on Spring and King Street was referred to Sam Hensley although Council stated property'was too low for sewerage tie-in. Plat and protective covenant, King Spring Road subdivision was returned to Mr. J. L. Tatum for corrections. Sewerage easement, changing the direction of Solt h Atlanta sewer -project by crossing property of J. A. Bailey on Daniell Drive, was accepted by Council. k Curb and.,gutter request for_,four houses on Oakdale Road.. was referred to Street Department Chairman and City Engineer. ` ' '" `- Motion by R. J. Austin granted permission to install four pool tables in area of entrance of Belmont Bowl. Motion delegates authority to establish fees to the business license committee. Second by W. L. Keck. Voted unanimous. `W. B. , Sanders requested legal documents relating to easement and annexation of Brawner, property be -referred to City Engineer'and City Attorney. Council authorized the opening of four bids for city water tank repairs and repainting. Bids turned over to Contracts Committee Chairman to -determine low bidder by reason of questions regarding unit prices on repairs and seam welding. Bids received covering one altitude valve for water tank were oppned and read in Council: Rittle Meyer and Company $750.00 Golden Anderson Company 679.00 John A. Dodd Company 934.00 Bids held in abeyance pending further check on costs and savings analysis. Bids, South Cobb sewerage improvement. Deferred to 8-10-60. Report prepared by Insurance Committee calling out purpose, coverage and re- commendations for City employees group insurance program was adopted on unanimous vote by Council (Motion by H. E. Ingram; second by R. J. Austin) Bids, Group Insurance coverage - opening date set, 8-29-60. Removal of covering property line stakes during Bank Street improvements was debated in Council in the light of City replacing all stakes or iron pins. R. J. McCurry moved that city take no action or accept responsibility for survey and re- placement of Bank Street stakes. Second W. L. Keck. The vote carried five to two. J. K. Chastain and R. J. Austin opposed. There was,no Council action on Bennett -Shipp drainage and surface water } problem except referral to the subdividers' attorneys. R. J. '`McCurry brought before Council facts relative to cancellation of present coverage on Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability Policy and then motioned, as follows: "I recommend that Mr. Robert Fowler of Poston Insurance Company secure for the City of Smyrna, Workmen's -Compensation Insurance through assigned risk pool,. said date of new coverage to coincide with cancellation of present policy and to be service by Mr. Fowler at no cost to City." On second by J. K. Chastain the vote was unanimous. Ordinance, Obstruction of Streets and ordinance on Driveways was deferred to 8-8-60. Council set August 22, 1960 as the hearing date to pass on ordinance authorizing improvements on Concord Road and Hughes Street. Memo - Notices mailed August 2, 1960 to all property owners on both sides of above mentioned streets. VA August _1, 1960 Council authorized Chief of Police to enforce dog leash ordinance based only > on signed complaints effective August 2, 1960. Members of Council and City Engineer discussed the possible zoning to commercial Atlanta Street from Love Street on the south to City limits on the north. Council, on R. J. McCurry's motion duly seconded by H. E. Ingram, authorized. Engineer Sam Hensley and Attorney G. C. Ingram to bring into Council September 12, 1960 an over-all city zoning ordinance together with zoning classifications. City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram, was requested to draw up ordinance controlling the erection of outdoor signs, posters and.bill boards in the City of Smyrna. -- Council granted permisdion'to close Eastfield Road to traffic at Bank, Timerland and Powder Springs Street intersections from the hours of 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on September 55 1960. Purpose of request is to provide an area for neighborhood games and entertain- ment on Labor Dad*. Permission granted per motion by H. E. Ingram, second.by W. L. Keck. Memo -,,(Police 1?eparthent notified) . Council voted five to two on W. B. Sanders' motion to accept resignation of J. L. Holmes effective July 27, 196o. c Mayor G, W.-Kreeger called a meeting of• all"Council to appear at City Hall August 8th at 7:00 P.M. to resolve status of 'City'Construction Department. W. L. Keck motioned to increase salary of J. E. David $10.00 per week during period of.assignment as Construction Department Supervisor, R. J. Austin seconded. The motionif or,increase lost four to three. The J. E. Lovern proposal to install waterlines And fittings in the Howell Pro- ject was accepted on unanimous vote upon submission of contract signed by G. W. Kreeger and J. E. Lovern. The contract dated July 27, 1960 in the amount of $2,336.49 was approved and accepted on motion and second: R. J. Austin and R. J. McCurry. City Hall submittednotes covering first quarter operating loans in the amount of $12,400.00 due the Bank of Smyrna and $25,000.00 due First National Bank of Atlanta. Both notes were stamped "Paid in Full" July 27, 1960. Motion to recess - Recess 11:40 P.M. Continued Meeting R. J. Austin August 3, 1960, 7:30 P.M. August 3, 1960 Continued Meeting of Mayor and Council was held. at City Hall August 3, 1960 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided and all Council Members were present. Absent: City Attorney and City Engineer. The first half of meeting was devoted to informal discussion., Mayor G. W. Kreeger opened meeting requesting strict adherence to Mayor and Council agenda and. reminded. Council Members to notify City Hall in advance for items to be included on each meeting agenda. Councilman J. B. Ables spoke on finance, sources of added income and requested. withholding any budget revisions pending July 1960 financial reports. Councilman J. K. Chastain requested reservation of three parking areas on Bank Street for Police Department usage. Councilman W. L. Keck talked on available government loan to cover cost of water tanks and water storage facilities said loan carrying 2.6% interest covering repayment period up to fifty years. H. E. Ingram requested City Hall to release "General Instructions" to all bidders on City Group Insurance Program to be opened at City Hall August 29, 1960, 7:30 P.M. R. J. Austin discussed Flagler Circle Pump Station and five sewerage tap ons of the J. W. Boone project. This item, per agreement -was deferred.