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A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held August 19, 1963.
at 7:00 P. M. at the City Hall; in attendance Mayor J. B. Ables,
Councilmen R. J. McCurry, R. H. Wood, H. L. Smith and James W. Webb.
Mr. Herman H. Buckner, Attorney, appeared on behalf of citizens
(per signed petition) to protest the annexation of property in the
North Cooper Lake -Concord Road area.
Mr. Buckner stated the area citizens contend the action of Mayor
and Council was an illegal act and requested said body to rescincj
such action or have the matter taken to superior court and further
to enjoin the city from holding the zoning hearing scheduled for
August 261;) 1963. No act 5ozi to rescind was taken.
Messrs. M. B. Ware, Curtis McRae and Roland Thomas appeared
before Mayor and Council relative to sewer line on So. Cobb Drive.
A motion by R. J. McCurry which carried seconded by H. L. Smith,
that the city enter into an agreement with Mr. M. B. Ware to
furnish sewerage under the following conditions:
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.C1\1 (a) Mr. M. B. Ware agree to install sewage facilities along
South.Cobb right-of-way from Campbell's*Drive-In to his
property line.
(b) Mr. Ware will pay City of Smyrna entire cost (labor and
materials) to extend existing sewage line to his property
using eight inch vitrified clay pipe approximately 585
feet.
(c) Agreement includes, (at Mr. Ware's cost), extension of
six inch vitrified clay pipe on Mr. Ware's property,
said sanitary sewer line extending westerly along the
south boundary lot line to a clean -out, thence north
and at rear of M. B. Ware's property to Curtis Mv.McRa.e's
property line.
(d) Agreement consists of an allowance due Mr. M. B. Ware in
lieu of absorption of total facility cost less amount paid
by Mr. C. M. McRae and Roland Thomas (estimated $725.00)
(e) Allowance on credit due Mr. Ware shall be in sewer taps,
calculated on cost of the facility less current tap-ons,
(6) to existing buildings or 'businesses. One tap in the
amount of $200.00 was paid in 1959 by Mr. L. C. Richardson.
(f) City of Smyrna shall retain control as to use and location
of any and all additional tap-ons.
(g) Finalizing of above agreement held in gbeyance pending
receipttof bids covering relocation of sewerage installation.
On a motion by R. J. McCurry, seconded by H. L. Smith, Mr. _
Phillips (Phillips Barber Shop) was granted permit to use present
building on Cherokee Road for barber shop, subject to approval of
building inspector. Permit issued prior to above date for new
building at rear of property shall be void within 6 ;months from
date of issuance.
Mr. H. E. Ingram, 209 Merrits Avenue, Marietta, appeared before
Mayorr�and Council requesting that body oppose the location of a
disposal plant above] -the county water.,supply intake on the Chattahoochee
River. A motion by J. W. Webb, seconded by H. L. Smith, to go on
record as opposing the location of the disposal plant was voted
unanimous.
A motion by H. L. Smith, seconded by R. J. McCurry, to dismiss
the appeal of Mrs. Nancy F. Cook regarding her letter of objection
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to fine of $78.00 imposed on a charge of keeping cats on premises
(nuisance). Mrs. Cook not being present and no representative
appearing in her behalf (the time being 8:45 P.M.) the motion
carried by unanimous vote.
G. Conley Ingram was authorized to secure survey, plats and
legal description for proposed health center and to draw deed for
council disposition.
Request of Glenn Martin for building permit for furniture store
on Cherokee Road withheld pending compliance with codes.
A motion by R. J. McCurry, seconded by H. L. Smith, approves
the following persons (all citizens) for the Jaycee voter regis-
tration field assignment to be conducted August 24, 1963 thru
September 14, 1963
Larry W. Palmer, 129 Westbrook Drive, Sipyrna� Ga.
Charles Nunnally, 153 Lake Court, Smyrna, Ga.
Dan Nixon, 1597 Old Concord Road, Smyrna, Ga.
Grady L. Chaffin, 270 Wayland Court, Smyrna, Ga.
Lamar Tedder, 127 Magnolia Drive, SmyrnaT Ga.
Howard Winslett, 110 Starline Drive, Smyrna, Ga.
Samuel Whitfield, 708 Trailwood Drive, Smyrna, Ga.
Kenneth W. Rehm, 60 Glenroy Place, Smyrna, Ga.
A request from Smyrna Jaycettes to use city parking lot for
Bar-B-Q Saturday, November 2, 1963,11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. was granted
by unanimous vote on motion by H. L. Smith, seconded by R. J. McCurry.
A motion by R. J. McCurry, seconded by H. L. Smith, to issue
building permit to Cannons Fruit Stand at 653 No. Atlanta Street
to construct a partition separating grocery business from malt
beverage sales, subject to clean-up on premises and check out by
building inspector, was carried by unanimous vote. Malt beverage,
license held in suspension to be re -issued on completion of.above.
G. Conley Ingram was authorized to write a letter to the L.& N.
Railroad concerning excessivelspeed of trains through and blocking
crossings in the City of Smyrna.
By unanimous vote on a motion by R. J. McCurry, seconded by
H. L. Smith, no outside organizationy person, firm or corporation
shall be permitted to use city facilities for car wash operations.
A motion by J. W. Webb, seconded by H. L. Smith, to install
immediately hower stall in the City Jail, the complete installation
not to excde $150.00 in cost, was voted unanimous.
Bids were opened on sewage treatment plant repairs as follows:
J. E. Lovern Construction Company $5,180.00
A motion by R. J. McCurry, seconded by H. L. Smith, to reject
bid as being excessive compared to estimate of cost by engineer,
was voted unanimous.
Mayor J. B. Ables read letter from Mr. F. P. King of the State
Highway Department relative to Old 41 Highway widening project.
The Mayor appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen John C.
Porterfield, Chairman, Jas. W. Webb and R. J. McCurry, J. B. Ables
and an area citizen (engineer yet to be named). The function of
this committee will be to acquaint the property owners with the
minimum rights -of -way and/or easement plans; obtain options to
purchase right-of-way to determine basic cost of properties; hold
such meetings with property owners and/or public as deemed necessary
to obtain signatures on options and to expedite this project'to
final completions.
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Councilman J. W. Webb called attention to construction
irregularities in sidewalk program due to absence of council in
charge. Discussion was deferred until such time that Mr. Porterfield
was present toaanswer for committee.
Councilman R. J. McCurry led'discussions of financial report
through July by departments, with comments on variances in expenses,
actual vs budgeted. Mayor Ables complimented council and department
heads on staying within their budgets.
Mayor Ables read a letter<pof resignation as building inspector
from J. A. Bailey. A motion by J. W. Webb, seconded by R. J.
McCurry, to accept Mr. Bailey's resignation with regret was voted
unanimous.
A motion by H. L. Smith, seconded by R. J. McCurry to appoint
J. W. Kelly as building inspector for remainder of the year was
approved by unanimous vote.
IN Council approved by unanimous vote a. motion by R. H. Wood,
CV seconded by H. L. Smith, to obtain bid`for construction of two
tennis courts at Lake Park, cost to be paid for out of Parks and
Recreation bond funds.
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Meeting adjourned 10:55 P. M.
Next meeting, August 26, 1963 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall.
August 26, 1963
Called meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall,
Smyrna, Georgia, August 26, 1963 and called to order by presiding
officer, Mayor J. B. Ables at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Councilmen present:
J. C. Porterfield, H. L. Smith, J. W. Webb, R. H. Wood and R. J.
McCurry. Absent W. L. Keck.
In the first order of business, former councilman H. E. Ingram
introduced a resolution for council acceptance concerning federal
and state funds to support a South Cobb Hospital. The resolution
as follows was adopted by unanimous vote on motion of R. J. McCurry,
seconded by H. L. Smith.
'"Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna
realizes the critical need for additional medical facil-
ities to be located in the southern part of Cobb County,
and
Whereas, Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, is now
operating at a maximum capacity,
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City
Council request due consideration be given the application
filed with y8u by the Cobb County Hospital Authority, for
participation in the construction of a hospital in the
southern part of Cobb County."
Action on hearing, Concord Road curb and gutter was the next
agenda item. Three citizens appeared and voiced objection to the
project, eight`Icitizens approved. During discussion, H. L. Smith
proposed and motioned the ordinance as prepared and submitted
above date be adopted by Council covering Concord Road improvements.
Vote on the motion, seconded by J. C. Porterfield, was held pending
opening of construction and installation bids as folllows:
Curb, Drainage and Fill Material - Concord Road Improvement