10-08-1962 Regular MeetingContinuation of 10-1-62)
that the property be cleaned up, and the letter shall give the property
owner 10 days to comply.
At the end of the 10 days, the Sanitation Chief will again make
an inspection of the property, and if no action has been taken, a city
warrant shall be issued and served by the Sm;7rna Police Department,
citing the person to court, to suffer the penalties of the appropriate
ordinances as in effect at that time, as adjudged by the City Recorder.
If the Sanitation Chief does not feel that it is within;_his power
to handle the.situation, due to out of town ownership.,. large corporations
or holding companies, he shall make a full report to the City Council
Sanitation Committee for further action.
If the chairman of the committee feels it necessary for full
council action, it shall be placed on the agenda at the next meeting
of the full council.
Mayor Pro-Tem H. E. Ingram (appointed chairman of Urban Renewal)
invited council members to attend meeting set for 10-3-62 to hea& Mr.
Stuebing discuss City of Smyrna problems related to above project.
Date of hearing to rezone No. 162 East -Spring Street from R-1 to
C-1 for beauty shop was set for November 5, 1962, per petition to rezone
from Mrs. J. F. Smith, pending receipt of legal description of property
and check covering.advertising costs.
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Prior to adjournment, council discussed "H.B. #921-Grants to
Cities", Churbh Street paving, Concord Road curbs and survey, Brown
and King Springs School parking approaches, metal fence on Concord
and Medlin, pending court action - William L. Hale, and sewerage
to Sinclair Station, Cherokee at intersection of Atlanta Street.
Motion to adjourn - J. B. Rhodes.
Adjourned at 9:50 P. M.
Next meeting - October 8, 1962, 7:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 8, 1962
A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was scheduled during
the previous week to be held at City Hall October 8, 1962. Mayor
J. B. Ables presided and called the meeting to order, above date,
at 7:00 o'clock P.M. All council members were present as well as
City Attorney, City Clerk, and the cress. Absent:- City Engineer
Don Stanley.
No citi:,-ens reports were heard in council. Mayor called out
the first order of business in connection with bids requested for
Jonquil Park swimming pool. Bids were opened covering labor, materials,
and equipment for pool construction per specifications ,submitted.
Artistic Pool Builders,
Inc. Atlanta,
Ga.
$349856.25
Sidney Clotfelter Pool
Co. Marietta,
Ga.
29,747.00
�,zality Pool Builders,
Inc. Atlanta,
Ga.
349840.00
Action by J. B. Rhodes to accept low .bid of Sidney Clotfelter Pool Co.
in the amount of $29,747.00, subject to tabulation and check of sub-
mitted specifications. R. H. Mood seconded the motion, which then
carried.
Parks Committee was authorized to proceed with plans and detail
} specifications through Bothwell and Nash, Architects for preliminary
.design for bath house at Jonquil Park. Design, bid and alternate bid
to be submitted to Mayor and Council for final approval. blotion by
R. H. rolood, second by J. W. Webb. Voted unanimous.
A check of records per Hensley & Associates' letter of 10-2-62
confirmed the zoning of the McNelley property, South Atlanta Street,
as (E-1) commercial property. Council.requested information on zoning
by reason of close out of property to Humble Oil Company.
ISO (Continuation of 10-8-62 meeting)
Approval of building permit submitted for service station (Swift
Oil Company) by lI�r. Joe Wine was held in abeyance for one week pending
submission of scale model plat of service building as called out in
9-11-61 minutes which refers to Shell type station at Creatwood
Subdivision entrance on South Atlanta Street.
Cost of lowering Magbee Drive was accepted per bid in -the
amount of $1,405.00 from Blount Construction Co.
250 c:y. excavation n .50 $ 125.00
800 s.y'. 6" soil cement sub -base @ $1.60 . 1,280.00
$ 1,405.00
Agreement signed above date, work to start 10-9-62. Above per motion
H. E. Ingram, second H. L. Smith and carried. MEMO: Minutes of
10-1-62 call out tentative estimate on the project at $989.00 and
herewith entered in the minutes as an error through engineering mis-
calculation on quantities.
Chairman N. E. Brenner of Civil Service Board presented 1962
revised rules and regulations applicable to employment of police and
fire personnel. After discussion, H. L. Smith motioned to accept the
rules as read and amended. Motion.seconded by H. E. Ingram and
carried.
Mayor Ables read in council.resignation of IMr. G. A. Potter as
member of City of Smyrna Merit Board for the past three years. Mr.
Potter stated his business required his full time. Effective date of
accepted.res.ignation October 15, 1962. H. E. Ingram recommended the
appointment of fir. Sam R. Whitfield to fill the unexpired term of G. A.
Potter. W. L. Keck submitted Mr. Clarence Canada as nominee for the
position. The vote on Mr. Canada lost five to two. The vote on Mr.
Y�hitfield carried five to two. J. B. Rhodes motioned "TWe make the
vote for Mr. Whitfield's appointment unanimous." Second W. L. Keck.
Voted unanimous.
Zoning notice published according to regulations and ordinances
referred to purchased p.ro.perty on East .Spring Street by the City of
Smyrna for a park site to be known as Jonquil Park. Application by
the City to rezone from residential (Cobb County) to public park and
recreational facility (City of Smyrna) a parcel of land in L.L. No.
776 and 809 lying on the north side of Spring Street right-of-way,
contiguous with existing corporate limits and approximately 13.72
acres. On motion by H. L. Smith above described property was zoned
from residential to public park and recreation facilities. On R.H.
Wood's second the vote was unanimous.
H. E. 'Ingram introduced .Mr. Robert Stuebing of the .State Depart-
ment of Commerce, the official State Planning Division for. project
No. 701-Planning Assistance. He discussed -,•?ith city officials urban
renewal referring to east side of Atlanta Street, the activation and
up -dating of Smyrna Master Plan, selection of consultant engineer
to work with the State, long range plannin.g and requirements necessary
for application for F.H.H.A. aid. ,
Councilman H. E. Ingram reported the resignation of City Engineer
Don Stanley. effective October 15, 1962. Dissatisfaction, pressure,
and long hours were the .reasons for Mr. Stanley's action.
Former Building Inspector J. A. Bailey was appointed as tem-
porary building inspector effective 10-15-62.to the date of hiring
of new City Engineer. On motion by R. J. McCurry, second by R. H.
Wood, the vote was unanimous.
The following action resulted from council discussion on water
and sewerage tap-ons to lines other than those belonging.to City of
Smyrna. Motion R. J. McCurry, second W. L. Keck, and voted unanimous.
"No person, firm, or corporation shall utilize services furnished by
other than the City, when such services are normally furnished or
available by the City without first securing the consent and approval
of the Mayor and Council. Any violation shall be punished as provided
by Charter of Smyrna."
(Continuation of 10 -62 )
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The motion of R. J. McCurry,
the purchase of Gilbert Street
curb and gutter at equal width
The motion of J. B. Rhodes,
appropriation from the General
accounts of record to liquidate
and Construction Fund.
second by J. B. Rhodes, confirmed
right-of-way for installation of
for approximately 234 linear feet.
second H. E. Ingram, confirmed an
Fund, a sufficient amount per current
the bank overdraft of the Extension
Motion by R'. J. McCurry, second by J. B. Rhodes confirms a transfer
(not to exceed $30,000.00) from Street Improvement Bond Fund to Curb
and Gutter Fund for expenditures covering reimbursement for current
curb and gutter contracts. MEMO: Street Improvement Bond Fund shall
be reimbursed upon receipt and deposit of collection from citizens
and/or banks fbr curb and gutter improvements.
H. E. Ingram reported on exi-sting drainage problems, curb install-
ations, street progress, b ackfill operation, street personnel, and
current labor costs. Councilman R. J. McCurry comaenting on curb and
gutter assessment ordinance affecting completed projects, requested
City Hall to initiate overtime scl,.edule to complete assignment as soon
as possible.
?,?. L. Keck, per Mayor J. B. Ablest st,1temtht., was requested to
submit statistics regarding tap-ons by contractors or builders to the
west side outfall lines. The facts reported are to be submitted to
X Cobb County auditors and for the purpose of current billings as called
X out in joint city -county west side sewerage project.
Council approved the following dates for use of South Cobb city
property for a turkey shoot per request of Nickajack Community Club:
November 24th, December 3th, and December 15, 1962. Also approved
the date October 20th for Boy Scout Troop No. 377. '
1962 Use Schedule approved to date is as follows:
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Smyrna Jaycees 39 101, 17
Smyrna. Gun Club 27th 22nd
Nickajack Community Club 24th 39 15
Boy Scouts Troop #377
2Oth
Council requests all future scheduling of city property shall be
transacted through City Clerk for turkey shoots, and further, that all
applicants shall sign an agreement relieving the city of,all responsi-
bility regarding accidents and for personal property damage.
Councilman H. E. Ingram called out the dates of meeting with Rich's,
Inc. and annual Fire 'Prevention Parade.
Motion to adjourn
Adjourn 10:25 P.M.
Next meeting October 15, 1962, 7:00 P. M.