09-09-1963 Regular Meeting268
September 9, 1963
A regular meeting of Mayotrand Council was held at the City Hall,
Monday, September 9, 1963 at 7:00 P.M. Present were Mayor J. B. Ables
and Councilmen R. J. McCurry, W. L. Keck, R. H. Wood, Jas. W. Webb,
H. L. Smith and John C. Porterfield. H. L. McDaniel of McDaniel
Realty Company, representing Mercury Oil Company, came before Mayor
and Council with a proposed building plan of a filling station, re
questing approval of this plan for location on the northwest corner
of the entrance of Campbellwood (formerly Creatwood Forest) sub-
division. John Tyler, representing Southgate Plaza (Tom Northcutt)
advised Council this proposed building plan was an attempt to meet
the qualifications originally set forth under the C-1 zoning classi-
fication and that if such proposed plan is accepted the present court
action relative to present zoning status of this property, could be
settled. A motion by J. W. Webb to advertise hearing to re -zone said
property from present R-1 to C-1 died for lack of a second. After
considerable discussion a motion by J. W. Webb,,seconded by W. L.
Keck to defer action to midmonth meeting resulted in a tie vote;
voting for, Keck, Webb, Smith; against, Wood, McCurry, and Porterfield.
The motion lost, Mayor Ables voting against the motion to break the
tie. A motion by J. W. Webb seconded by John Porterfield to set a
call meeting for Wednesday, September 11, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose
of hearing citizens in the Campbellwood area regarding the request
for permit for proposed building and re -zoning the area from R-1
Residential to C-1 Commercial; and to award contract for Police
Department car., was voted unanimous.
Mrs. Helen Baldwin appeared before Mayor and Council requesting
permission to continue collecting City of Smyrna. Water bills at
Dickson's Shopping Center, Request referred to Councilman R. J. McCurry,
chairman of the Finance Committee, for committee consideration and
recommendation at next regular meeting of Mayor and Council.
Mr. Bill Golden with Madison Chemical Corporation spoke to Council
relative to the operation of the Sewage Treatment Plant and its in-
efficiencies. Mr. Golden recommended a two-step pla.n to bring the
plant to peak efficiency and maintain same at an estimated annual
cost of approximately $1,300.00. The proposal was referred to R. J.
McCurry for further check and report to council at next regular
meeting.
Mr. V. A. Davenport appeared on behalf of his request to zone
his property on Medlin Street from R-1 Residential to R-Q Residential
(Multiple Family Housing). Mr. Davenport stated that the property is
adjacent to property recently zoned R-2 and that the proposed apart-
ments would meet the same basic requirements. Several area residents
appeared in opposition to the zoning.' A motion by H. L. Smith
seconded by W. L. Keck to recess the hearing to October 7, 1963, at
which time Mr. Davenport to present a plan of the proposed apartihents,.
was voted unanimous.
Mr. Dan Mixon of 1597 Old Concord Road appeared to request that
the police take some action relative to speeding and consider placing
a 4-way stop sign in the Powder Springs -Old Concord Road area.
Councilman John Porterfield to check and report.
Bids submitted on the police car were opened and tabulated as
follows:
Trade Cash
East Point Ford, East Point, Ga. $1,599.69 $2,399.69
Anderson Motor Co., Marietta, Ga. 1,399.61 2,149.61
Strother Ford, Marietta, Ga. 1,270.45 2,370.45
Day's Chevrolet, Marietta, Ga. 1,518.15 -0-
Kelly Motor Co., Marietta, Ga. 19490.16 2,240.16
Bids were referred to the Pol ce Committee for tabulation,/end
(Continuation of 9-9-63 Meeting)
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check against specifications with committee to make recommendations
at_riext,scheduled council meeting.
City Attorney, G. Conley Ingram, introduced Mrs. Bessie W.
McCorvey who represented Mr. Charles L. Floyd, 129 Flagler Circle,
relative to the long standing claim that the sewage lift station
on Flagler Circle is Mr. Floyd's property. Mrs. McCorvey stated
that her client was willing to sell the lift station to the City
of Smyrna for the sum of $4,500.00. After considerable discussion
including an appearance of Mr. Jack Boone with whom the original
agreement was made, the Mayor and Council suggested to Mrs. McCorvey
that she consult with her client for a release of the station to'
the City or take the matter to the courts.
Action on a petition of Grady R. Barnette for Alice Palma Reed
to rezone church Street property (adjacent to property now zoned
R-2) from R-1 to R-2 came on a motion by W. L. Keck, seconded -by
J. W. Webb to set da.te for hearing on this petition for October 7,
1963 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall and voted unanimous:
A motion by R. J. McCurry, seconded by J. W. Webb on a petition
of Mrs. George C. Richards to rezone property on Powder Springs
Street as described from R-1 Residential to R-2 Residential,
Multiple Family Housing (Restricted Apartment Project), to set
hearing date for October 7, 1963, at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall,
was voted unanimous.
A letter from the L. & N RR acknowledging the City's complaint
on trains blocking crossings and exceeding speed limit stating
immediate action would be taken was read.
A motion by H. L. Smith seconded by W. L. Keck to adopt (a.)
(the following) resolution which shall revert to and be made a
part of the minutes of the August 5, 1963V'meeting relative to the
application (mailed 8-29-63) for studies of the City (a) Water
System (b) Sewerage System, was voted unanimous. (See 8-5-63
minutes)
Councilman John C. Porterfield reported Concord Road
Widening, Curb & Gutter and Sidewalk installation deferred
pending receipt of letter from the State Highway Department
officials regarding materials contract.
Councilman Porterfield discussed the sidewalk program to da.te
and estimated the cost of drainage pipe under Hawthorne Street
at $2,250.00 payable from the paving fund. Council requested from
the State Highway Department a traffic study and specifications
covering traffic control lights at the intersections of Spring
and Campbell Roads and McCauley Road and South Cobb Drive.
A motion by H. L. Smith seconded by W. L. Keck to advertise
for bids on police radio equipment, base station, date for.opening
of bids set for October 7, 1963, at 7:00 P.M. was voted unanimous.
On John Porterfield's suggestion, Council agreed that a regular
meeting of Council and department heads would be held after the
safety meeting each month, first such.meetingtto be held October
5, 1963.
Motion to adjourn, unanimous. Meeting adjourned 10:10 P.M.
Next regular scheduled meeting September 23, 1963, 7:00 P.M. at
the City Hall.
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