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10-21-1963 Regular Meeting(Continuation of 10-7-63 meeting) 277 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 The motion withdrawn. 6.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. 4 � 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. �r (Continuation of 10-21-63 Meeting) A motion by John C. Porterfield second by R. J. McCurry to accept General Electric Company's low bid (cash) of $2,170.00 for Base Station and Mobile Units per specifications was approved by unanimous vote. Council set November 18, 1963 as the hearing date per petition of McNeal and Company to rezone from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial Area the property known under the current numbering system as 788- 792 Old Concord Road. Motion to set hearing by R. J. McCurry, second by J. W. Webb was voted unanimous. On a motion by R. J. McCurry, second by H. L. Smith, November 18, 1963 was set as the hearing date on petition of several property owners on Burbank Circle to rezone their property from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial Area, subject to receipt of advertising fee and legal description on each parcel. Voted unanimous. On a motion by H. L. Smith, second by R. J. McCurry, by unanimous vote Council approved a building permit for a Drive -In Restaurant on South Cobb Drive to be issued to Pinkerton and Laws, Inc. Contractor, subject to approval of the building inspector and to compliance with all laws, ordinances, and codes of the City of Smyrna. Mr. Phillip Sutton of'Hensley and Associates reported sewage lift station for Hickory Acres subdivision was designed to serve 72 homes and was not,,. as previously reported, overdesigned. Councilman John C. Porterfield, reporting on street and sidewalk programs, indicated favorable reaction to plan for Old Highway widening; that additional information indicated materials estimate on Concord Road would be determined by the type pavement installed; the sidewalk program was nearing completion with work yet to be done on Spring, Hawthorne and King Streets. Councilman Porterfield reporting on the State Traffic Survey, said a traffic signal is now scheduled for Old Concord Road and South Cobb Drive but no signal is recommended for the Argyle School area at present. However, they did recommend re -location of existing signs and an additional sign for the area. There was no report on the South Cobb -McCauley Road intersection. Mr. Williams, principal of Argyle School appeared to appeal for some action to curb speeding and better control of traffic in the area. Mr. Phillip Sutton, Hensley and Associates, reported the appli- cation for loan for Sewer Facilities Study was being re -submitted supported by preliminary engineering plans, at no cost t,o the City. A letter from Mr. Wm. J. MacKenna requesting reimbursement of $10,000 toward cost of Sewage Lift Station for.Argyle Estates per agreement with the City was discussed. Upon hearing report of the City Engineer, approval of payment was withheld pending changes in warranty to insure performance of the station. In addition, a quit claim deed to the lift station property and access and main- tenance easement to be obtained before final settlement of claim. On Lake Park progress Councilman R. H. Wood reported paving of tennis courts would begin Monday, October 28, paving to be done by Sam Finley, Inc. No citizens appearing to protest the Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, a motion by R. J. McCurry seconded by H. L. Smith to adopt the amendment as read, copy to be attached hereto and become a part of the minutes, was voted unanimous. J 1 r � Y (Continuation of 10-21-63 Meeting) 279. AMENDMENT TO SMYRNA COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED by. the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same as follows: Sub -paragraph F under Section 2 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Smyrna heretofore adopted as the official zoning ordinance of the City of Smyrna is hereby amended by adding a new Sub -paragraph under Paragraph F of Section 2 of said ordinance'to be known and designated as Sub -paragraph 9 of said Paragraph and Section which shall read as follows: "Where any zoning is contingent upon a particular type of structure under the Restricted classification, the application for re -zoning must be accompanied by the proper plans showing the layout of' the building on the property, the complete floor plan, the grade level, number of units, type of construction -and an artist sketch of the completed unit." 7 Mid -month financial report was reviewed with statement by Finance Committee Chairman R. J. McCurry that the total operation for the period was in the black. Mr. McCurry also approvedtransfer of charge for the Police Blotter from Police Department to City Hall expense. A motion by R. J. McCurry, second by H. L. Smith, not to permit collection of water bills by sub -stations or agencies was carried by vote of 4 to 1, Councilman Porterfield voting against the motion. A letter from Mrs. Bessie W. McCorvey, attorney for Charles L. Floyd, Church Street, City, relative to Flagler Circle Lift Station was read. No action taken. Separate petitions signed by children and adult patrons of the Library requesting retention of Mrs. Mazie Nelson on the Library staff for 1964 were given to R. H. Wood for referral to Library Board for their recommendation. Committee Chairmen were requested by Mayor Ables to handle the United Fund Drive solicitations through department heads. A letter of resignation from Councilman W. L. Keck effective October 31, 1963 was read. A motion by H. L. Smith, second by John C. Porterfield to accept with regret Mr. Keck's resignation was voted unanimous. A general discussion on voter solicitation resulted in a decision to abide by the State Law, 1961, copy of which to be mailed to each candidate and to the Chief of Police, the latter responsible for enforcement of same. A motion by J. W. Webb, second by H. L. Smith, to put Dogwood Circle and all areas east of Lee Street in the City of Smyrna in Ward 21 was voted unanimous. A motion.by R. J. McCurry, second by John G. Porterfield, to grant request of Smyrna Area Athletics, Inc. sponsors of Pop Warner Football teams, to solicit funds'for the Pop Warner program on any day except November 2, 1963, subject to clearance with the Smyrna Police Department, was voted unanimous. Discussion relative to.parking on Church Street in the area. of Southern Manor Apartments reporVed as a. traffic hazard was . r 28O(Continuation of 10-21-63 Meeting) referred to City Engineer for check out of street right-of-way before any action taken. Motion H. L. Smith, second by John C. Porterfield to adjourn. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. 11 Next meeting November 4, 1963, 7:00 P.M. r , J. B les, Mayor L. W. arles, City Clerk Q, in R. J. M Curry, Counci an and #1 Administrative and Fi hdnce R. H. Wood, Councilman Ward #3 Parks W. Webb, Councilman Ward #2 Sanitation . Smith, uncilman Ward #4 Police, Fire, CD W. L. Keck, Councilman Ward #5 J. C. Porte ield, Councilman Ward 6 Streets G V I i CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF REGULAR CITY ELECTION HELD THIS 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER 1963, We, the duly appointed Election Managers to conduct this election, declare the following results: FOR MAYOR GEORGE KREEGER HAROLD L. SMITH w his 4 COUNCILMAN WARD #1 R. J. MCCURRY W , M . WALLACE. wRirA' COUNCILMAN WARD #2 C . MA YES HAM BY JAMES W . WEBB _DI.S 4i. COUNCILMAN WARD #3 ROY H. WOOD 145Qa We, therefore certify Election of: MAYOR COUNCILMAN AT LARGE COUNCILMAN - WARD #1 COUNCILMAN - WARD #2 COUNCILMAN - WARD #3 COUNCILMAN - WARD #4 COUNCILMAN - WARD #5 COUNCILMAN - WARD #6 received a majority of ELECTION MANAUERS FOR COUNCILMAN AT 1:ARGE C , W , ( CHUCK) ARMOUR //, � CYRUS (CY) CHAPMAN 121 COUNCILMAN WARD #4 W . JOHN DAVIDSON 123 HOMER KUHL G] COUNCILMAN WARD #5 OAS&. � CLARENCE O. CANADA BLAKE A. THOMAS Z� f COUNCILMAN WARD #6 JOHN C. PORTERFIELD 20 7 ity of Smyrna, the r , They having OATH OF ELECTION MANAGERS NOVEMBER 2, 1963 We, and each of us do solemly swear that we will faithfully and impartially conduct this day's election according to the law and charter of the City of Smyrna. We, and each of us will perform said duties to the best of our ability, permi,tting'no one person to vote who is not entitled to vote, preventing to the best of our skill and power all illegal voters and in all our actions as Election Managers, act as we believe in the best interest, of our City. So help me God. Sworn to, and before the undersigned, this Second day of'November u Wm. A. Atkins tayn'e H. ates� Frank L. Boykin, Jr. ack EG- ilbreath ` R. Cecil H alson, Jr. 1 \ ! —i" - r G7t�v✓ �1 Dewey L. Howard E. Larry cManus Charles D. Nunnally Larrgi F. Palmer Ken eth W. Rhem Wm .J L . S ewar t W. Howard Winslett