08-29-1960 Called Meeting12
Continuation of August 22, 1960
Mayor George W. Kreeger discussed. automobile damage to police car.
Council authorized J. K. Chastain to secure uniform bids for one Ford police car,
to be opened August 29, 1960.
Councilman W. B. Sanders motioned to adopt the ordinance calling out side-
walk, curb, and gutter improvements on Concord Road and set the date of hearing at
September 8, 1960 at 7:0 O'clock P.M. Second by H. E. Ingram, and voted unanimous.
The following items appearing on the .August 22 agenda were deferred.:
(1) Sewerage and pump station - Don Bridges.
(2) Drainage problem, Stonecreek Road and Bank Street.
(3) North Avenue improvements.
(4) Committee - social security coverage.
(5) Easement - Brawner property.
(6) King Spring plat - J. L. Tatum.
(7) Curb and gutter - Oakdale Road.
Motion to adjourn - H. E. Ingram,:
Adjouned 9:10 O'clock P.M.
Next meeting: August 29, 1960.
August 29, 196o
The called.meeting of Mayor and. Council was held at City Hall on August 29,
1960 at 7:0tO'clock P.M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided, and all councilmen were
present.
The meeting.was called.for the purpose of opening group insurance bid
proposals.
In the first order of business, Council discussed improvement of.North Avenue
in Ward No. 1. On Councilman Ingram's motion, City will improve the roadway to a
fifteen foot width. Second by R. J. McCurry and. voted unanimous.
Bids submitted by nine insurance companies covering group insurance pro-
posals were received and opened. In discussion and comparison of the rates submitted
by class, Mayor Kreeger requested the Insurance Committee consisting of H. E. Ingram,
W.B. Sanders, R J. Austin, and R. J. McCurry, meet at City Hall on August 31, 1960
to select the successful bidder.
The three bids received.for one new 1960 police car were opened. The bids,
which included trade-in on 1959.Chevrolet were as follows:
Day's Chevrolet, Inc. $ 12528.49
Russ Ford Sales 1,584.89
Anderson Motor Company 1,389.92
Motion by John K. Chastain, second by R. J. McCurry to accept the low bid
of Anderson Motor Company in the amount of $1,389.92. Voted unanimous.
On the complaint of citizens referring to the South Cobb Disposal Plant
odors, Mayor Kreeger announced.that repair work was in process and that the new
pumping station would start upon clearance of easements. It was also statedthat
the joint City of Smyrna - Cobb County project would be completed within eight weeks.
Sewerage facilities for approximately one hundred forty homes in the
Springhill development in landlots 776, 777, and 778 was discussed and agreement
`___.reached between the City of Smyrna and subdivision developer Don Bridges. R. J.
___,__Austin motioned as follows: "We permit Mr. Bridges to install all sewerage lines,
all laterals, and pump stations under City supervision in landlots 776, 777, and
778, waiving $20000 tap -on fee." Motion amended (WBS) we further authorize city
engineer to submit progress reports on the sewerage line installation at no cost
to the City. Motion seconded by H. E. Ingram and voted unanimous.
City Engineer Sam Hensley submitted. survey and cost estimate relating to
the drainage problem at Stonecreek and Bank Street and recommended fifty feet of
sixty inch corrugated steel drain pipe to relieve surface water problem. Above
recommendation put in motion by H. E. Ingram, seconded by W. L. Keck, and voted
unanimous.
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Continued August 29, 1960
City Engineer, S. P. Hensley was requested on motion by H. E. Ingram, second
by R. J. Austin to determine and report if city is restricting flow of surface water
to the extend of property damage in area of Pinehurst, Pinedale and Oakview Drive.
On the petition of four property owners on Oakdale Drive requesting install--
ation of curbing, City Attorney was requested to draw up ordinance and submit in
Council.
On the request of Mrs. W. S. Shirey, 390 Concord Road, for sewerage facilities
for lower level beauty shop, R. J. McCurry moved the current tap -on fee of $200.00-
shall apply. Second by H. E. Ingram. The vote was six to one, W. B. Sanders
abstaining.
Councilman W. B. Sanders excused. 9:10 o'clock P.M.
The Insurance Committee headed.by.H..E. Ingram was assigned to study and re-
port on Social Security coverage.
Councilmen W. L. Keck and. R. J. Austin discussed. the hiring of a city mechanic
and constructing a building for the purpose of maintenance of machinery and equip-
ment.
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��• R. J. Austin excused at 9:30 o'clock P.M.
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m The license committee was authorized to establish a current rate for operation
of a school bus for students and. for chartered purposes.
Council requested 1959 tax fi fas be submitted in Council with complete
analysis calling out reason for non-payment.
,Council authorized Engineer Hensley to determine the value of the unused
water pipe in Creatwood.Unit No. 1 and report back.
The easement from Mr. C.O. Head holding up the sewerage improvements in v
South Cobb area was discussed in Council. Action came when R. J. McCurry motioned
that this body authorize City Attorney G. Conley Ingram to contact Mr. C. 0. Head
with the following offer:
(1) $2,000.00 in cash.
(2) One sewer line and. two laterals.
(3) Failure in this proposal the City institute immediate condemnation
proceedings.
Motion seconded by J. K. Chastain and.voted unanimous.
Council approved grading an area at Hawthorne and Gilbert Streets in the
interest of a safety hazard and requested signed agreement from Mr. H. L. Marston
for removal of dirt. Motion by R. J. McCurry, second by H. E. Ingram. Unanimous.
City Council and William J. Mackenna studied the plat of 169 proposed units
in landlots 739, 740, 741., 700, and 701. City Attorney was requested to study the
contract and render a decision relative to the City's obligation in this develop-
ment.
Motion to ad iourn - .T _ K _ MnAt.ni n