11-04-1963 Regular MeetingNovember 4, 1963
A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant toy
Charter at the City Hall November 4, 1963 at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
attended by Mayor J. B. Ables, Councilmen R. J. McCurry, R. H.
Wood, J. W. Webb, H. L. Smith, John C. Porterfield, Councilman
at Large -Elect C. M. Chapman and Councilman -Elect Blake A. Thomas.
A motion by John C. Porterfield, second by R. H. Wood, to
accept the certified election returns of the regular City Election
held on the 2nd day of November, 1963, said returns to be attended
and made a part of the finalized minutes, was voted unanimous.
In order to fill the vacancies created by resignation, a motion
by H. L. Smith, second by J. W. Webb, to name successful candidates
Cyrus M. Chapman Councilman -at -Large and Blake A. Thomas, Councilman
Fifth Ward, to fill the unexpired term 11-2-63 through 12 31--63, was
voted unanimous.
Cq Mayor J. B. Ables immediately administered the oath of Office
and Messrs. Chapman and Thomas were seated at 7:05 p.m.
ate.
Mr. Paul Rodgers of the Highlands Subdivision area presented to
Mayor and Council a petition sponsored by the Argyle Elementary'School
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P.T.A. and signed by 279 citizens of the area. The petition urged
'Mayor and Council to take immediate action to eliminate the traffic
hazard in the Argyle School area. R. J. McCurry advised Mr. Rodgers
and all other citizens present from the area. that a traffic control
signal had already been approved for that location subject to avail-
ability of funds. As further evidence that Council recognizes the
urgency of the situation, a motion by John C. Porterfield second by
R. H. Wood, to advertise for bids for installation of a traffic
signal control to meet State of Georgia uniform specifications, date
of opening bids set for the regular meeting 12-2 63, was voted
unanimous.
Another petition from residents of the Highlands Subdivision
and area concerned with Safety was discussed resulting in a meeting
of the Street Committee being set for Monday, November 11, 7:30 p.m.,
at the City Hall with a. representative group of citizens from the
area invited to attend.
Mr. Wm. Randy Holden requested a permit to park a trailer for
storage purposes only on the rear of lot at 357 Church Street. A
six months use permit was approved unanimously on motion by R. H.
Wood, second by H.L. Smith.
Hearing on the petition of D. R. Guthrie to rezone his property
on South Atlanta Street from R-1 Residential to R-2 Multiple Housing
(Restricted Apartment Project) opened with Mr. Guthrie reviewing the
plans for the proposed project. Appearing in protest to the proposed
rezoning of the property were a, number of citizens and residents in
the area whose spokesman, Dr. Price, presented a petition to Mayor
and Council outlining their objections to the project. Mr. Guthrie
withdrew his petition to rezone his property on South Atlanta Street.
A motion by H. L. Smith seconded by J. W. Webb to deny request died
without a vote on -the withdrawal of the petition by Mr. Guthrie.
Dr. W. C. Mitchell, Chairman of the Cobb County School Board,
Spoke to the Mayor and Council concerning the impact of Multiple
Housing -Apartments on the now overloaded County School System housing
facility. He urged that, in considering applications for additional
multiple housing projects, Mayor and Council take into consideration
the impact on the County School System.
The date for a hearing -on a. petition from Mr. H. A. Peeler to
rezone the property known as 501 Church Street from R-1 Residential
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to R-2 Multiple Housing (Restricted -Apartment Project) was set for
December 2, 1963 at 7:00 o'clock p, m. on a motion by J. W. Webb,
second by R. J. McCurry, voting -,unanimous.
A motion by H. L. Smith second by J. W. Webb approved the issuance
of a building permit for a Junior High School (contractor Van Winkle
CO), subject to check out by the City building inspector and com-
pliance with all regulations, ordinances and codes of the City, was
voted unanimous. -
John C. Porterfield reported a meeting had been held with State
Highway Department Chairman Jim Gillis concerning the proposed
widening of Concord Road, Previous estimate of cost did not include
drainage cost (estimated @ $8231.00) which the City would have to
absorb bringing the total cost to approximately $45,000.00, of which
the State will pay approximately $21,000.00. Discussion resulted in
a motion by H. L. Smith, second by C. M. Chapman, to allocate addi-
tional funds from the Bond Fund, not to exceed a total of $24,000.00,
for widening Concord Road to four lanes from King Springs Road to
South Cobb Drive, was voted unanimous. Motion stipulates referral
to county government to negotiate sharing of cost. To further insure
State participation in the Concord Road project, a. motion by C. M.
Chapman second by R. H. Wood to authorize the Street Committee to
re -assign to the State Highway Department the approximately $4,200.00
allocation,,to the City of Smyrna from HB 177, was voted unanimous.
To expedite installation of a traffic control signal at the
Argyle Elementary School area, a motion was: -made by R. J. McCurry
second by J. W. Webb that, subject to ruling by attorney on legality,
funds be appropriated from Street Bond Funds to cover the cost of
installing a traffic control signal in Argyle Elementary School area
was voted unanimous.
Mayor J. B. Ables named C. M. Chapman to serve on the Street
Committee and^Blake A. Thomas to serve on the Parks & Recreation,
Garage and Library Committees both for the remainder of theyear.
A request from D. L. Stokes to develop six lots on Harold Lane
was referred to John C. Porterfield with City Engineer J. E. David
to check lots"to see if they will meet the minimum code requirements
for residential development.
A request from the Smyrna. Jaycees to hold a Turkey Shoot on
November 16 and 23 and December 14, 1963 was approved by unanimous
vote on motion by H. L. Smith, seconded by John C. Porterfield.
Permit to be issued subject to clearance with the Police Dept. and
observance of all safety precautions. (R.H. Wood absent).
On the basis of an offer to purchase, a motion by R. J. McCurry
second by J. W. Webb to declare the City Asphalt Distributor surplus
property and advertise same for sale to the highest bidder, date
for opening bids set for regular meeting December 2, 1963, was voted
unanimous. (R. H. Wood -Absent).
Glenn Yarbrough reported on progress of United Appeal Drive,
total gifts and pledges to date $47.00.'
IN OTHER ACTION THE COUNCIL:
Further discussion on Wm. J. MacKenna Company's Argyle Forest
lift station pointed up the need to obtain a quit claim deed and/or
maintenance easements before making final settlement. John C.
Porterfield and J. E. David requested to negotiate for deed and/or
easements and report to Council at next regular meeting 11 18-63.
John C. Porterfield reported he had met with Mr. Floyd on
Church Street concerning the Flagler Circle lift station .but:.had
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not finalized a settlement on the station. Mr. Floyd was present
and stated that his expense to date including legal fees was $700.00
and that he could not consider settlement for any lesser amount.
In the absence of the City Attorney Mr. Porterfield requested that
no_iaction be taken.•until the next regular meeting, to which Mr.
Floyd agreed.
A discussion on the traffic hazard on Church Street aggravated
by parking in the area of Southern Manor Apartments was resolved
in a motion by H. L. Smith second by R. H. Wood to establish a
No Parking zone on both sides of Church Street between King Street
and the intersection of the western leg of Stephens Street. The
Street Department to mark off the right-of-way line in the Apartment
area.
R. H. Wood reported the Lake Park tennis court paving had not
begun due to the fact that major grading was necessary and this
not included in the quotation from Sam Finley, Inc. A decision
to have the Parks Department do the ba.se grading and Finley to do
finish grading and pave the courts.
CIQ R. J. McCurry called out the need for insurance coverage for
auxiliary policemen, estimated cost $6.00 per year per man or a.
total of $36.00 per year. H. L. Smith suggested a further check
be made to see if adequate coverage could be obtained for less
money before taking action.
R. J. McCurry reported a complaint of damage to property
owned by Clarence Brooks at 242 Walker Street when street resurfaced
was justifiable and recommended a wall be constructed as remedy.
A motion by Mr. McCurry -second by H. L. Smith to approve con-
struction of a concrete block wall at 242 Walker Street at a cost
not to exceed $286.00 to be paid for out of Bond Fund, subject to
Mr. Brooks granting an easement to clear possible encroachment on
property by street resurfacing, was voted unanimous.
A motion H. L. Smith second by R. J. McCurry to approve permit
for Pop Warner League to solicit funds on November 9, 1963 or in
the event of inclement weather, any clear day thereafter, was
voted unanimous.
J. W. Webb called attention to signs throughout City being
inconsistent with the Uniform Traffic Code. The list was given
to J. C. Porterfield to check out.
A motion by H. L. Smith second by J. W. Webb to adjourn was
voted unanimous.
Meeting adjourned 9:40 p.m.
Next regular meeting November 18, 1963, 7:00 o'clock p.m.
November 18, 1963
A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at the City
Hall November 18, 1963, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., Mayor J. B. Ables
presided. Council members present: John C. Porterfield, H. L.
Smith, J. W. Webb, Blake A. Thomas, R. H. Wood, C. M. Chapman
and R. J. McCurry.
C. W. Armour, on behalf of the Smyrna Little League, thanked
the City for its cooperation during a most successful season in
which 360 boys plus 75 eight year olds participated. Mr. Armour
presented plans for a. new building to serve as a. press box,
conference room and storage area, requesting permission to erect
said building at Jonquil Park at no cost to the City. R. H. Wood
stated he had seen and approved the plans and further motioned