08-28-1961 Regular Meeting940 -11
August 21, 1961 Continued j
Moved by R. J. Austin and seconded by Ingram that signature of Finance Chairman
J. B. Ables be authorized for period August 15, 1961 through September 1, 1961 with
Bank of Smyrna in lieu of signature of City Clerk L. W. Charles, who is on vacation.
Voted unanimous. MEMO: Letter to Bank of Smyrna released August 22, 1961.
Moved by H. E. Ingram that ordinance be adopted for stop sign to be erected at
Sanford Place and Bank Street controlling traffic moving east to west on Bank Street.
Second by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous.
Police Chief E. E. Dyke suggested no parking from4 to 6 P.M. daily on west side of
Atlanta Street from Bank Street to Spring Street. Motion by H. E. Ingram to adopt same.
Second by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous. Appropriate signs are to be installed by
the Street Department.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger read a report of a study made by the City Engineer on condition
of all city construction equipment and then appointed a committee composed of J. B. !riles
W. B. Sanders, and R. J. Austin to study matter further and mate recommendation on
August 28, 1961.
Motion by John K. Chastain, second by H. E. Ingram approval to purchase one Bell &
Howell motion picture projector and screen for $550.00 with matching federal funds. Unan.
Motion to adjourn.
Adjourned 8:40 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting August 28, 1961, 7:00 o'clock P.M.
August 28, 1961
The meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall on August 28, 1961 at 7:00
o;clock P.M., Mayor G. W. Kreeger presiding. All council members were present except
John K. Chastain. The purpose of the meeting was to hear the committee report and re-
commendations on city owned equipment.
Councilman J. B. Ables read the committee's report and recommended the following
equipment be declared surplus and advertised for sale to the highest bidder:
(1) Parsons Ditcher
(1) Koehring Backhoe
(1) Adams Motor Grader
(1) International Truck
(1) Hydrolift
Action came on R. J. McCurry's motion that this council authorize the committee
(J. B Ables, R. J. Austin and W. B. Sanders) to let bids for the above equipment,
council reserving the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Motion further stipu-
lates that any equipment sold must first be declared surplus and that alternate bids be
submitted covering repair or trade of the city owned Cleveland Ditcher. Motion seconded
by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
Council approved permit to install shuffleboard in the premises of Hasty Grill for
amusement purposes only. Motion by R. J. Austin, second by W. L: Keck, and voted unanimous.
MEMO: Permit to be withheld pending report from the business license committee.
On J. B. Ables; motion, seconded by H. E. Ingram, the opening date of qualifications
for 1961 Mayor and Council Election was set for Sept. 1, 1961 and closing date October 19,
1961 at 5:00 o'clock P.M.
Motion to adjourn - R. J. Austin.
Next meeting: - September 11, 1961
Mayor: G. W. Kreeger �
Adjourned 7:50 o'clock P.M.
at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Z'"ity Cleric: L. �_e-_
R. J. McCurry:Council`(Sanitation)
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W. B. Sa ders: Council Construction
J. B. es: Council Finance
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September 11, 1961
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to Charter at City Half.,
Smyrna, Georgia, on September 11, 1961 at 7:00 o'clock P. M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger
presided. Councilmen present:- H. E. Ingram, J. B. Ables, R. J. McCurry and J. K.
Chastain. Absent:- W. B. Sanders and W. L. Keck. R. J. Austin,.arrived at 8:10
P.M. and was excused at 10:40 P.M.
In the first order of business, Mr. Mack Fowler requested release of building
permit for Standard Service Station to be built on south east corner of South
Cobb Drive and Cherokee Road. Motion by H. E. Ingram "We authorize release of
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building permit calling out 40 ft. setback from Cherokee Road right-of-way,
and maximum setback from South Cobb Drive right-of-way, waiving, per zoning
ordinance, the side yard and buffer requirements." Second by R. J. McCurry.
The vote was unanimous.
Residents from Highlands Subdivision attended council meeting and presented
through spokesman a six -point safety program to control traffic and speeding
on Spring Street which per records, caused five accidents in 1961. Mayor G. W.
Kreeger appointed J. B. Ables to head a committee to resolve the problem.
Serving on the committee with J. B. Ables:- R. J. McCurry, H. E. Ingram, Cobb
County and school officials. First meeting set for September 14, 1961, at 7:30
o'clock P.M. at City Hall.
A, -second group of citizens was present to protest zoning application for proposed
Shell Service Station at northwest entrance to Creatwood Subdivision. Mr. Lindsey,
spokesman for the citizens, objected to the zoning from R-1 to C-1 on basis of
devaluation of residential property and traffic hazard. Motion:- J. B. Ables,
"The petition for zoning from R-1 to C-1 be denied." On second by R. J. McCurry,
the motion lost. Voting for:-J. B. Ables and R. J. McCurry. Voting against:-
J. K. Chastain, H. E. Ingram and R. J. Austin.
During further discussion, H. E. Ingram motioned as follows: "We rezone (R-1 to
C-1) the northwest corner of Creatwood Subdivision, Unit No. 1 at the entrance on