10-07-1963 Regular Meeting275
October 7,.1963
The regular meeting of Mayor`4nd Council was held pursuant
to Charter on October 7, 1963 in City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia,
Mayor J. B. Ables, presided. All council members present except
W. L. Keck.
In the first order of business, Mr. Paul S. Payne spoke in
Council regarding drainage ditch at the rear of his property on
Westbrook Drive. In the discussion regarding corrective action
the item was referred to the Chairman of the Streets Committee
to resolve the problem.
Zoning Hearings
The first hearing before Mayor and Council was for the purpose
of considering rezoning the V. A. Davenport property from R-1 to
R-2 (Restricted) - Apartment Project only. Eleven citizens repre-
senting five parcels of land appeared in opposition and called out
the usual objections regarding Apartment Projects in residential
areas. During discussion, Councilman H. L. Smith motioned that
the application for rezoning is hereby denied. On J, W. Webb's
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second the vote was unanimous.
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The second -zoning request to come up for hearing .was the
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property of Alice Palma Reed (owner) on Church Street, the purchaser
Mr. Grady R. Barnette. An Atlanta attorney, spokesman for 22
citizens in attendance, called out objections to added apartments
on Church Street claiming a burden on our schools, traffic and
sewerage facilities. Motion by R. H. Wood that the request for
rezoning R-1 to R-2 is hereby denied, second by Harold L. Smith
and voted unanimous.
The third hearing to come before Mayor and Council was the
request to rezone the property of Mrs. Georgia C. Richards of
Lowder Springs Street from R-1 to R-2 (Restricted) Apartment
Project only. Approximately 30 citizens appeared to protest
Mr. Grady R. Barnette's petition. During discussion Mr. Barnette
withdrew his petition for rezoning. Motion by H. L. Smith,
recorded in the. minutes, denies the petition and application to
rezone the above described property. Motion seconded by R. H.
Wood and voted unanimous.
Council accepted the petition of D. R. Guthrie and set the
date for hearing at November 4th, 1963, at 7:00 P.M. for the
purpose of considering rezoning from R-1 to R-2 (Restricted)
Apartment Project, the property located and known as 360 South
Atlanta Street. Motion H. L. Smith, second J. W. Webb,'motion
carried.
Mr. W. Cecil Bradley of the Georgia Land Company requested
Council to consider, zoning from R-1 to C-1 the Southwest corner
entrance to Creatwood (now Campbellwood) Subdivision. No reason
was submitted by Mr. Bradley regarding the usage of the land
under C-1 classification. Major J. B. Ables called out an
agreement by Mr. T. J. Northcutt which stated the Southwest
corner would be retained as a park site. Motion by R. J. McCurry,
second by H. L. Smith to accept zoning petition and set the date
for public hearing at City Hall on November 18, 1963 to consider
rezoning the property from R-1 to C-1 business area. The motion
was voted unanimous. MEMO: (a) In lieu of above, Mr. Bradley
was requested to notify City Hall regarding withdrawal of zoning
petition; (b) On October 9, 1963, Mr. W. C. Bradley called and
requested the City Clerk to withdraw application for rezoning.
Council, on motion by H. L. Smith, authorized release of
building permit for Glenn Martin Furniture Store on Cherokee Road
pending check-out by the City Building Inspector. Motion carried.
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Council discussed the set -back of the gasoline pumps on the
property owned by Mercury Oil Company on South Atlanta Street.
It was agreed that the set -back of 15 feet from right-of-way shall
be changed to 25 foot set -back. This action requested by reason
of proposed widening of Old Highway 41.
Bids per specifications submitted covering radio base station
and mobile units were received and opened as follows:
Marietta Communications Service, Marietta, Ga. $2,500.00
Communications Electronics, Smyrna, Ga. 2,976.63
General Electric, Lynchburg, Va. 29170.00
Bids submitted to committee for study and check-out of speci-
fications with report to Council October 21, 1963.
Per plans and specifications submitted, bids for 456 feet of
10' metal fencing at Lake Park were opened as follows:
Brown Fence Company, Marietta, Ga. $1,350.00
Marietta Fence Co., Inc., Marietta, Ga. 1,475.00
Motion H. L. Smith to accept the low bid of Brown Fence Company
for installation in the amount of $1,350, second J. W. Webb and voted
unanimous.
Per specifications submitted, bids were received and opened
covering two Scot Air Packs for Fire Department usage:
Harold's Sales and Service, Marietta, Ga. $ 624.50
American LaFrance, Elmira, New York 586.40
Atlanta Oxygen Company, Atlanta, Ga. 626.50
Motion by J. C. Porterfield to accept the low bid of American
LaFrance for two Scot Air Packs in the amount of $586.40, second
by H. L. Smith. Motion carried.
Electiom November 2, 1963
a. Sale of Voters Lists was approved at $4.00 per Ward and
$20.00 for complete city-wide registration list.
b. Appointment of additional election managers or judges
deferred to 10-21-63.
c. Deadline set for issuance of absentee ballots at five
days prior to 11-2-63.
d. Restriction of City Hall parking lot for voters only was
approved.
e. Preparation and reproduction of up-to-da.te ward map was
approved.
f. Observation of state laws regarding voters solicitation
was discussed and referred to the City Attorney.
In Other Action the Council:
1. Heard a progress report from the Chairman of the Streets
Committee covering Bank Street resurfacing, sidewalks and incidental
re -work.
2. On motion by R. J. McCurry, seconded by H. L. Smith,
Council authorized the installation of asphalt between the paving
and the sidewalks of Powder Springs Street. The cost was estimated
at $3,000.
3. It was the opinion of Council that prisoners shall not be
hired out or assigned to do private work for the production of income
to reimburse the City the fine imposed by the Recorder's Court.
4. On the recommendation of the Mayor, Consultant Engineer
P. J. Sutton, was authorized to check and report any or all changes
of record regarding the installation of a sewage lift station in
Hickory Acres Subdivision.
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5. On a motion which carried three to two, the Sanitation
department budget was increased $90.00 per month for the fiscal
twelve months beginning July 1, 1963. Motion by J. W. Webb,
seconded by H. L. Smith. Voting for -the motion R. H. Wood, J.W.
Webb and Harold L. Smith. Voting against the motion R. J.
McCurry and J. C. Porterfield. MEMO: Original motion by R.J.
McCurry called for a nine months period beginning October 1963 at $90.
per month. The motion withdrawn.
6. R. J. McCurry submitted a motion which passed governing
the speed of ambulances at 45 miles per hour through the City.
Motion further stipulates a police patrol car may be called as an
escort for ambulances traveling in excess of 45 miles per hour.
The governing speed of 45 miles per hour applies to all other
emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and wreckers. The motion
seconded by H. L. Smith which carried four to one, J. C. Porterfield
abstained.
7. Referred to the Chairman of the Parks Committee to resolve
the vacuum line repair cost at Jonquil Park.
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8. Called a meeting per R. J. McCurry's request to finalize
unpaid invoices submitted by R. G. Walker.
There being no further business Council voted to adjourn.
Adjourned 10:05 P.M.
Next meeting October 21, 1963 at 7:00 P.M.
October 21, 1963
A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held October 21,
1963 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall. Present: Mayor J.B.
Ables, Councilmen R. J. McCurry, R. H. Wood, James W. Webb, John
C. Porterfield and H. L. Smith. W. L. Keck, absent.
Mrs. Fern Bassett appeared to complain about a drainage
problem on Dogwood Circle and the matter was referred to J. G.
Porterfield who assured the residents of Dogwood Circle action
was being taken to correct the situation.
Mr. Felsenthal of 278 Fraser Street appeared regarding a
drainage problem which was referred to Mr. Porterfield for investi-
gation and corrective action.
Mr. Steve Phillips of the Osborne High School Year Book staff
appeared relative to City taking an ad and was advised by Mayor
J. B. Ables that he should contact members of that body individually.
Mr. Henslee, a builder, appeared representing Mr. C. M. Walker
relative to a water line charge, non-payment of which was holding up
water service. Mr.. Henslee was advised Mr. Walker would have to
pay the line charge in question, this being in accord with established
policy.
By unanimous vote on a motion by John C. Porterfield, second
by J. W. Webb, the following citizens were named as Election
Managers: Howard Winslett, Ken Rhem, Jack Gilbreathy Charles
Nunnally, Larry McManus, Bill Atkins, Bill Stewart, Wayne H. Bates.
Also by unanimous vote on motion by John C. Porterfield, second by
R. J. McCurry, the following were named Election Judges: Larry
Palmer, Cecil Haralson, Frank Boykin•a%nd Dewey Howard.
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