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11-27-1961 Regular Meetingill Continuation of November 20, 1961 Application for retail malt beverage store, the proposed location being 315 South Cobb Drive, was denied by reason that said application was in violation of Items. No. 4 and No. 12 of the accepted rules and regulations. Motion by Harry E. Ingram, second by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous. Council listened to protests referring to parking problems in the business area of Atlanta Street. Mayor G. W. Kreeger referred solution of the problem to the police chief with a request to survey and secure petition from all merchants in the area. Motion to accept the petition for annexation of King -Williams Land Company was de- ferred pending verification of current Cobb County zoning classification. Building permit was approved for Southern Bell Telephone Company enlargement of generator room. Ben Maxwell building permit - held pending further check of Cobb County Health authorities. Council on H. E. Ingram's motion granted use of city owned property on South Cobb Drive for a turkey shoot per request of the Nickajack Community Club. Permission calls out December 9, 1961 provided said date does not conflict with prior permits. The paving of the garage area, approximately 1885 square yards with asphaltic con- crete pavement was approved for installation on motion by H. E. Ingram and second by R. J. McCurry. Total cost per specifications submitted by C. W. Matthews Contracting Company, $2,827.50. MEMO: Motion stipulates this improvement to be paid from Paving Fund. The following policy changes affecting the police department were authorized for entry in the minutes on motion of H. E. Ingram, second by R. J. McCurry and passed three to one, W. L. Keck abstaining: - (a) Should be courteous at all times. (b) Good judgement to be used at all times. (c) Use of warning tickets recommended whenever possible on first offenses. (d) Definitely no hiding or using private property to watch stop signs, etc. (e) Vehicles stopped for traffic violations shall be towed in or impounded by the police department only in cases where the driver cannot safely operate his vehicle, such as being under the influence of alcbhbl,,nar- cotics, or drugs, or carrying contraband. The driver shall be given a copy of charges which he will answer in court for such bharges as driv- ing without a valid license, not having license on person, not having proper certificate of title registration with vehicle. Council discussed needed equipment for garage operations and voted unanimous on H. E. Ingram's motion to purchase jacks, battery charger, vises, drills, drill press stand, creeper, etc., at an estimated cost of $750.00. R. J. McCurry was authorized by council to purchase one Wisconsin Model V-F4 air- cooled engine for replacement on the Huber Roller, at an estimated cost of $293.00. Motion to adjourn by J. B. Ables. Adjourned 8:20 o'clock P.M. Next meeting, November 27, 1961. November 27, 1961 A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held above date at City Hall 7:00 o'clock P.M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided; all Council Members present. In the first order of business bids covering Library furnishings were received and opened per specifications and quantity mailed from City Hall November 14, 1961, as follows: Delivered and Installed Carithers, Wallace & Courtenay $ 1,938.75 Ivan Allen Company No Bid Office Sales & Service (40 locking chairs only) 672.00 J. P. Cranshaw 1,680.00 Mayor G. W. Kreeger referred all bids to Library & Contracts Committees to tabulate, check specifications and establish delivery dates. 11'.2 Continuation of NovemberA,27, 1961 I . ANNEXATIIJ N Petition of King -Williams Land Company to annex Professional Building property in L.L. 445-446 and 492 on North Atlanta Street was accepted into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna as C-1 Commercial Zoning on motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by W. L. Keck. Motion stipulates said company shall abide and be subject to all existing ordi- nances, codes and regulations of the City of Smyrna and further that city"taxes for 1962 are payable on the property or an amount equivalent thereto for services rendered. Motion J. B. Ables, second R. J. Austin authorizes city building inspector to issue building permit subsequent to study of plans and specifications submitted by Q. S. King November 27, 1961. On the motions to annex and issue permit the vote was unanimous. Council authorized Police Chief to issue warning tickets for one week and release notice to the press regarding parking restrictions on Atlanta Street in the business area. Council further authorized that violation of parking restrictions would result in traffic charges and court fines effective December 5th, 1961 A.M. Councilman J. K. Chastain read his prepared report concerning history of police department, law enforcement covering past two years and the recent published criticism. Mayor G. W. Kreeger announced grading at library would start November 28, 1961 and dedications ceremonies set for December 17th, 1961 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Councilman H. E. Ingram discussed 1962 social security coverage for all employees on city payroll. The following resolution to State Highway Department of Georgia was adopted on H. E. Ingrams' motion, seconded by R. J. Austin and voted uhanimous. (Copy to be mailed to Mr. Jim Gillis of State' Highway Department of Georgia. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, South Cobb Drive, State Highway #280 located in Cobb County, Georgia and being within the City of Smyrna for a distance of approximately 3 miles; and WHEREAS, the traffic count is very high and conditions are overcrowded with the rapidly expanding growth in Smyrna and Cobb County; and WHEREAS, the State Highway Department of Georgia now has a 200' right-of-way; NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of Smyrna, Georgia that we urge the State Highway Department of Georgia to expedite plans for a 4-lane Federal aid"highway beginning.at Georgia # 3 (Atlanta Road Underpass} and connecting the 4-lane now under construction in Fulton County. Estimate in the amount of $1,150.00 submitted by Mr. W. W. Kidd covering police department repairs was approved on motion by J. K. Chastain. Repair covers Labor and Materials to patch floor, new linoleum, the base, paint interior of front office, hall and chief s office, replace sills and window glass, repair roof, new water heater, stairs to locker area over vault and change front office.counter. R. J. Austin seconded the motion. Unanimous. The area of water department office was allocated for a Fire Department lounge room on motion J. K. Chastain, R. J. McCurry. The motion passed. Motion to adjourn - R. J. Austin. Adjourn 8 : 30 P.M. Next meeting December 4, 1961, 7:00 o'clock P.M. Mayor: G. W. Kreeger City C er . C ar es Austin: Council (Parks) R. J. M Curry: Council anita ion 11 `3` /ryl �0 Z� Z E. ngram: Counc ree s W. B. Sanders: Council (Constructio—n7 J. B es: Counci(Finance) /,,// Z, lr_a�l . ec Council (Water) December 4, 1961 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at city hall above date at 7:00 P.M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided with all council members present. In the first order of business, the resolution of commendation to the Smyrna Jaycees for their performance during the November elections was read in council, passed, signed and recorded. Mr. C. W. Armour, spokesman for board members of the Argyle Elementary School, appeared in council requesting annexation of the school property into the City of Smyrna. Mayor G. W. Kreeger promised fire protection to the school pending the date the property became contiguous with the existing city perimeter. Council approved on the building inspector's recommendation the set back of the.new building proposed on Concord Road by Mr. Clive Dunton. Motion by R. J. Austin, second by W. B. Sanders. A plat covering a housing project in land lot 526 submitted by J. L. Tatum was approved with conditions that drainage culverts would be adequate and approved by city engineer. Motion by W. L. Keck and second by H. E. Ingram. Developer J. L. Tatum was instructed on J. B. Ablest motion that sewerage installed by the developer as well as drainage of streets would be subject to city inspection. Second by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous. There was no action by council in reference to the proposed sewerage facilities affecting the property owners on Bank Street as presented in council by Messrs. McCollum and Mc Lean. Application for malt beverage package store in the Dickson Shopping Center area was submitted by Mr. Sam Theodocion. Council authorized a legal notice of said appli- cation to appear in the Smyrna Herald and set the date of hearing on December 19, 1961. City Attorney G. Conley Ingram reported the easement for sewerage across the L. M. Channell property had been secured, filed and recorded. Mayor G. W. Kreeger called out December 17, 1961 as the date for dedication of th_e..- new Smyrna Public Library at two o'clock P.M. He also reported that the present face- �.•- lities on North Atlanta Street would close December ll, 1961 and the new library operr'"on December 18, 1961. Constitution and By-Laws:iSmyrna Library Board was deferred to December 19, 1961. Civil Defense Director Mrs. George Dubuc discussed in council detailed information regarding the requirements of fallout shelters and also told of a detailed survey regard- ing population areas that would soon be released by OCDM. On motion by J. B. Ables, second by R. J. McCurry, the city engineer was authorized - to extend cast iron sewerage line from existing facilities to the Aiken Buildir� property, The motion further authorized the city hall to 'submit a letter to Mr. Aiken stating that his portion of cost of said sewerage facilities would be $1,800.00.