12-04-1961 Regular Meeting11 `3`
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E. ngram: Counc ree s W. B. Sanders: Council (Constructio—n7
J. B es: Counci(Finance)
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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.
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Continuation of December 4, 1961.
Councilman ft. E. Ingram in discussing the control of advertising signs and bill-
boards in the City of Smyrna, called out excerpts from the City of Marietta ordinance
and requested incorporating rules and regulations pertaining to advertising signs as
a part of the zoning ordinance. R. J. McCurry motioned, and on John K. Chastain's
second, an ordinance for the control of signs, billboards, etc. within the City of
Smyrna, shall be adopted and made a part of the existing zoning ordinance. Voted unanimous.
Council authorized Mr. H. E. Ingram to proceed in the above assignment and authoriz-
ed Building Inspector, J. A. Bailey, to issue permits and enforce said ordinance.
On motion by H. E. Ingram and second by R. J. Austin, city hall was authorized to
release purchase order covering the low bid on one tractor, mowing machine and attach-
ments from the Cobb County Tractor Company.
City Engineer was authorized to prepare plat and submit cost covering drainage
problem in Lee and Wills Street area.
Mayor Kreeger appointed the following committee to study and submit job classifi-
cations and wage scales" - R. J. McCurry, H. E. Ingram and John K. Chastain.
In the minutes of Mayor and Council covering all action referring to transfer of
monies to the City of Smyrna Library Project, it is hereby stated and so motioned by
Councilman J. B. Ables that it was the intent of council to set up these funds as appro-
priations rather than transfers and/or loans as may have been called out in the minutes
of the library committee or in the finalized minute books of the City of Smyrna. Second.
by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
Recess 9:35 o'clock P.M. to 12-19-61 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. on motion by R. J..
McCurry.
December 19, 1961
Meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall on December 19, 1961 at 7:00
o'clock P.M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided with all council members present except
H. E. Ingram.
The first item of business referred to the application for a malt beverage package
store, the proposed location being 507 South Cobb Drive, submitted by Mr. Sam Theodocion.
As a result of the petitions submitted, J. B. Ables moved the application be denied.
Second by W. B. Sanders. The vote carried five to one, R. J. McCurry opposed.
Mr. Q. S. King and Mr. Paul Brown appeared in council requesting annexation and
city sewerage facilities for proposed developments west of South Cobb Drive in land
lot 3K After further discussion, R. J. McCurry motioned as follows: - "City of
Smyrna agrees to install sewerage facilities from the existing line in West Powder
Springs Street contingent upon receipt of petition of annexation into the corporate
limits::: of the City of Smyrna as R-2 residential property, and further that sewerage
located in the proposed annexed property shall be installed by the developers in
accordance with City of Smyrna specifications and inspections." Second by R. J. Austin
and voted unanimous.
On J. B. Ablest motion, the cost of sewerage tap for the Aiken Building at the
corner of King and Spring Streets was changed from $1,800.00 to $1,200.00 with the city
running sewerage from the existing pump station to the property line. Second by R. J.
r "�-�.0 carry and voted unanimous.
�---,. Council authorized on W. L. Keck's motion a refund in the amount of $12.50 repre-
senting business license fee paid to the city hall by St. Jude's Men's Club for sale
of Christmas trees.
Councilman J. B. Ables suggested after a long discussion with citizen-W. M. Reed
that the drainage problem on Lake Drivelresolved in a three way joint project between
the City of Smyrna and the developers.
The Constitution and By -Laws of the Smyrna Library Board was accepted as amended
—on-.motion of J. B. Ables and second of R. J. McCurry and authorized for reproduction
-- and distribution to all members of the board and Mayor and Council.
The minutes of the meetings of Mayor and Council for the month of November were
accepted as submitted and corrected. R. J;. McCurry, J. B. Ables. Voted unanimous.