10-02-1961 Regular MeetingOctober 2, 1961
Pursuant to Charter, regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall,
Smyrna, Georgia on October 2, 1961 and called to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. by pre-
siding officer George Kreeger, with all council members present. Also in attendance:
City attorney, engineer, clerk, and the press.
In the first order of business, William P. Hiatt requested business license for
a Smyrna advertising agency, claiming the business on North Atlanta Street was a pro-
motional venture with advertising in buyers' guides, pamphlets and programs. Mayor
Kreeger referred request to Business License Committee for complete investigation prior
to issuance of business license.
Annexation of King Williams property was deferred by reason of absence of petition.
Council heard progress report on proposed sewerage line to King Williams professional
building and legal steps required re: condemnation to proceed from existing facilities
north on Belmont Circle, crossing the property of Mr. L. M. Channell.
Motion by H. E. Ingram to proceed with necessary legal procedure to install sewerage
�? facilities north,on Belmont Circle, crossing the private property of Mr. Channell to pro-
posed professional building, thus providing sewerage for additional customers. Seconded
by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous. MEMO: iW. B. Sanders and G. Conley Ingram were
requested to:- (a) secure plat, (b) request appraisal through real estate agent, (c)
make offer to Mr. Channell, and (d) if rejected, start condemnation proceedings.
Equipment bids on construction machinery were opened and called out from Yancey
Bros., W. C. Caye, Sim Grady,'Tractor & Machinery Co., Robert Lord and Merritt Equip-
ment Co. All bids were referred to Chairman J. B. Ables and committee for review and
tabulation and report at next meeting.
Items No. 6, 7 and 8 of the agenda referring to annexation of Elmwood Project,
North.Atlanta Street, and Mac's Barbecue were all deferred by reason of incomplete in-
formation. Councilman W. B. Sanders requested City Clerk to secure petition for annexa-
tion from Mr. McRae, for next meeting and in the absence of same, delete from fut bCagendap.
On motion by R. J. McCurry and second by H. E. Ingram, City Attorney G. Conley Ingram
was authorized to represent the city in an appeal filed in Cobb Superior Court by former
employee E. D. Rampley.
On R. J. Austin's motion, properly seconded by W. B. Sanders, council authorized
opening and considering the one bid for (1) Chevrolet police car from Day's Chevrolet
Company. The vote was five to one, H. E. Ingram opposed.
Day's Chevrolet Co. Bid
Less trade-in (Ford)
Net
$ 2,387.14
1,050.00
$1�3372Ti
On Mayor George Kreeger's recommendation, the bid was rejected pending receipt of
bids received, opened and tabulated at City Hall in the proper manner. Motion by J. K.
Chastain that bid of Day's Chevrolet, Inc. be rejected and invitations to bid be re-
issued. Second by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
The following items were discussed and recorded for information and/or action in
subsequent meetings:-
(1) Progress report on Spring Street- H. E. Ingram.
(2) Progress report on Jaycee Registration of Voters - reported by City Clerk.
(3) City Engineer Harry.F. Wiley reported that the Smyrna -Cobb County Sewerage
Disposal Plant is now ready for operation and that by passing of our South
Cobb Plant would be effective October 3, 1961. Further recommended to draw----__
off digester completely, by reason of sand and overload due mostly to rains, -.-
service stations, carwash racks, etc.
Investigation and action were requested by Mayor Kreeger to eliminate apparent
sewerage odors in area of Brinkley Park and Dunn Street near J. W. Nash property. Re-
ferred to city engineer for correction based -on Cobb County Health Department check and
to R. J. Austin for check of Brinkley Park restroom stack. MEMO: City Engineer's in-
vestigation revealed check was completed, lines rodded out and installation reported "OK"
Mayor G. W. Kreeger requested that Councilmen W. B. Sanders and Robert J. Austin
investigate and report back on alleged damage to the C. W. Downer property located at
Collier Drive and North View Place. Damages reportedly caused by J. E. Lovern or the
city at time of sewerage line installation.
_...CoUWil authorized purchase of pump and accessories from R. S. Armstrong & Bros.
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Continuation of October',,
2, 1961
Company, purchase price to be reduced by rental paid on equipment as per City Hall records.
Motion by W. L. Keck that effective this date all purchasers, builders, developers
and subdividers shall upon request for water services deposit twenty-five ($25.00)
dollars in addition to main line materials costs, said deposit to,:cover the unit cost of
service lines per approved plat submitted. Motion further stipulates balance due on
meter installation shall be fifty($50.00) dollars per unit payable at City Hall upon
approval of application for building permit. Second to the motion by R. J. McCurry.
Voted unanimous. Above action will not apply where existing water services are available.
In these cases meter charge $75.00 and line charge if applicable shall be paid upon sub-
mission of plat or approval of building permit application.
Motion by R. J. Austin, second by W. L. Keck we approve addition of a carport on
Sanford Road per request of City Building Inspector. Application and inspection revealed
that structure was two and one-half feet from property line. Motion carried.
Proposed addition to Highland and Hawthorne residence was referred to Councilman
R. J. McCurry and Building Inspector J. A. Bailey.
W. L. Keck recommended Mr. Ray Ferrell for city garage mechanic and called out his
responsibilities, hours of work, preventive maintenance program and personal tools
required.
City Engineer reported on progress and estimated cost of Bank and Stephens Street
sewerage line from new library building approximately 2800 feet west.
'Upon motion by R. J. Austin and second by Harry E. Ingram, minutes of Mayor and
council meetings for the month of September, 1961 were accepted as submitted. Unanimous.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger closed the meeting with comments on cost of Smyrna Civil Defense
Director's trip to California in October, 1961.
Motion to adjourn - J. B. Ables.
Adjourn 9:20 o'clock P.M.
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Next meeting October 9, 1961 at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
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October 9, 1961
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Called meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, October 9th, 1961, at
7:00 o'clock P.M.
Mayor G. W Kreeger presided; all Council Members present except W. B. Sanders.
In the first order of business, the Mayor read a letter from Aline Wolf, President
of Smyrna Teen Canteen, relative to progress of the organization and growth of member-
ship. Letter requested consideration and council approval for increase of City contri-
bution for support and salaries. Motion by J. B. Ables to increase by %50.00 monthly
contribution to Smyrna Teen Canteen. Second, R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
MEML: Current contribution $50.00 weekly or $2600.00 annual
Increase to $3200.00 per year or $266.67 per month, payable on or
before November 10, 1961 and each.month thereafter.
On motion H. E. Ingram, second R. J. Austin, Police Chief was authorized to remove
"No Parking - 4:00 to 6:00 P.M." signs on South Atlanta Street and to allow one space
only for police car parking on Bank Street, rear of City Jail.
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Council H. E. Ingram reported on sewerage easements across L. M. Channell property
on Belmont Circle. On the rejection of offer made by the City (cast iron pipe, free
tap and $250.00) Council accepted the resolution drafted by City Attorney as follows:
R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, and it is hereby
resolved by authority of the same that at the earliest possible date the City Attorney
file condemnation proceedings in Cobb Superior Court to acquire title on behalf of the
City of Smyrna to an easement and perpetual right-of-way over, under, and across the
hereinafter described property, ten feet in width with the right to use up to ten addi-
tional feet in width on both sides of said property during construction and maintenance
for the installation of a public sewer line of the City of Smyrna inasmuch as said ease-
ment and right-of-way is needed for public purposes by the City of Smyrna in order to