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submitting to Mayor and Council.
6. Make weekly progress report to Council Chairman.
(Signed) J. B. Ables, Mayor
There being no further business relative to the above regular meeting of 12-3-62, ai
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�'�Adjourn'-L10�20 P.M.
I Next meeting December 17, 1962 - 7:00 P.M.
Committee meetings:- 12-10-62 at 7:00 and 8:00 P.M.
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� A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia,
December 17, 1962. Meeting called to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. by presiding officer,
Mayor J. B. Ables. All council members present, Councilman W. L. Keck arriving at
8:15 P.M. Also invited and present;- Mr. Harry Adley of Hill & Adley Associates,
City Planners; Mr. Robert Stuebing of the State Department of Commerce, and Mr. Glen
Bennett of the Metropolitan Planning Commission.
Mr. Adley and Mr. Stuebing gddressed council on the plan, purpose and workable
program covering city-wide urban renewal and called.out the major problems, merchant
participation, updating prior regulations, and the neighborhood analyses requiredtto
qualify for urban renewal assistance.
Mr. Glen Bennett explained in council advantages of proposed over-all Cobb County
renumbering system and suggested a formal request from the Mayor permitting 'ego -ahead"
on the'plan which re -numbers .all property in Cobb County using Marietta Square as the
central point.
Mr. J. T. Smith representing Georgia Power Company, Land Department, explained
the purpose of proposed high tension power line from Four -Lane Highway at Smyrna -
Roswell Road to the Jones -Shaw substation. He stated the 70 to 80 foot poles carrying
110,000 volts would be installed on north side of right?of way to build up required
power for progress on west side of Smyrna, Cobb County developments and Cobb County
Center (Rich's). Finalized plat was requested for submission to Mayor and Council
prior to installation.
Representatives of Smyrna Radio Station WSMA, Mrs. Otten and Mrs. Schulz, appeared
and proposed a half-hour Christmas Greeting Program sponsored by Mayor and Council on
Christmas Day. Mayor J. B. Ables to notify.
Mr. Phillip Sutton, consultant engineer, was authorized to plan curb installation
on Walker Court, following the existing and continuous curvature of the right-of-way
and to equalize the center line affecting the property owners appearing in council to
protest certain unauthorized changes.
On Councilman H. E. Ingram's proposal property owners on Magbee Drive were
permitted to withhold curb and gutter payments pending complete repairs as called out
by Mr. Floyd and Mr. Herren.
Petition for rezoning the E. E. Branch property on Church Street from R-1 to R-2
Multiple Family Housing was read in council. Five citizens spoke in opposition
declaring some alarm over Federal financing of housing projects covered by Federal
insured loans and the creation of added problems thereof. There were statements
relative to school facilities and property devaluation. Mr. Grady R. Barnette
and Mr. E. E. Branch presented petitions, plats and drawings of proposed multiple
units and reported financing through conventional loan. During further discussion,
action on the petition came when R. H. Wood motioned to deny the request to rezone
the E. E. Branch property. Motion seconded by W. L. Keck. The vote on the motion
to deny request, four for denial, R. H. Wood, W. L. Keck, H. L. Smith and H. E.
Ingram. Voting for the rezoning - R. J. McCurry and J. W. Webb. J. B. Rhodes
abstained. Petition to rezone above stated property for the second time, lost.
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Bids per request and specifications submitted^by H. E. Ingram were received
and opened for one traffic signal at intersection of Cherokee Road and State Route #3.
Council on unanimous vote denied acceptance of -the Rogers and Grice bid by reason of
receipt at City Hall unsealed. (The amount of bid, $32550.00).
Thomas B. Combs Company (per specifications of State of Georgia, including time switch) -
$1,545.75. Motion by H. L. Smith, "We accept.bid of Thomas B. Combs Company in the
amount of $1,54.5.75 and installation date to be coordinated through Mr. J. E. David,
City of Smyrna staff." Seconded by W.°L. Keck and voted unanimous.
Council requested:-
(1) Engineer Phillip Sutton to submit corrected plat covering Dogwood Circle
sewerage.
(2) J. E. David to contact Don Bridges for compliance to street specifications
in Unit No. 4.
(3) Authorized paving.of Alexander Street to existing width (12 feet) or
secure signed rights -of -way if proposal of 14 feet is legally accepted.
(4) Requested sewer relocation in area of 111.Highland Drive be substantiated
by signed easements from requesting and/or complaining citizens in area.
(5) Voted unanimous to accept proposal and plans for Cobb County re -numbering
system. "Motion by H. L. Smith, second, H. E. Ingram.
(6) Deferred annexation of 700 Lee Street pending other and related action in
process.,. ,
Mayor J. B. Ables reported in council results of meetings with Library Board
and the recommendation of said board to consider the request of Mrs. Mazie Nelson
to retain alternate library assignment as per her request of December 3, 1962 to
Mayor and Council. Motion by J. B. Rhodes, "On the recommendation of Mayor J. B.
Ables, we will accept the written resignation of Mrs. Mazie Nelson at her current
remuneration ($50.00 per month) and current library assignment for a period
'on or before, but not later than' twelve months from December 31, 1962. The motion
seconded by H. L. Smith was voted unanimous. MEMO: Mrs. Estes, Head Librarian,
shall be paid $50.00 per week effective December 31, 1962.
Accepted by council on R. H. Wood's motion to employ Mrs. Kathryn H. Jones,
592 Concord Road, as part time librarian (.20 hours per week at $1.25 per "hour)
effective immediately. J. W. Webb seconded the motion.
Chairman of Business.License Committee reported denial of occupation license to
permit dancing in5Smyrna Cafe on North Atlanta Street and -the license request per letter
from U. S. Supply''Corporation.
Charter changes were reviewed, per committee report, and submitted to City Attorney
G. Conley Ingram :for submission to Cobb County. Legislator.s.. Changes affecting City of
Smyrna Charter involve civil service laws, tax assessors and annexations. City Clerk
was instructed to rent post office box.and hold for collecti-on 'all mail hinging on
proposed annexation in Forest Hills area for.a period 12-26-62 through 1-3-63,
7:00 o'clock P.M.
On R. J. McCurry's motion, second by J. B. Rhodes, the November 1962 minutes of
Mayor and Council meetings were accepted as submitted.
Councilmen H. E. Ingram and J. B. Rhodes reported on state -highway surveys in-
cluding State Route 3 and second phase of Concord Road - Atlanta to South Cobb Drive.
Councilman-R. H. Wood reported on park and.pool construction progress and motioned
as follows:- "We accept amendment to Sidney Clotfelter-Pool Company contract with City
of Smyrna dated.10-15-62 to extend said contract from original date of warranty, one
year from 10-15-62 to five years from 10-15-62." This in accordance with fault detected
in pouring of north side walls -at the 14 foot depth which buckled and cracked during
surface water pressure during heavy rains in November, 1962. The motion per amendment
to contract (see letter on file) was seconded by R. J. McCurry and accepted on unanimous
vote.
Invoice covering additional seats -at Cobb Park, installed by C. J. Thomas was
approved - for payment in the, mount of $859.21. ,
Plans and design, Jonquil Park bath house were submitted, reviewed by council,
discussed and approved. Motion by H. E. Ingham, second by H. L. Smith, "We adopt the
plans as submitted and approved and let for bids through architect assigned plus any
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or all alternates requested by Parks and Recreation Committee.' The vote to adopt
plans and secure bids was unanimous.
There being no further business before council for action, a motion was heard
to adjourn.
Adjourn., 11:10 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting, January 7, 19632 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Mayor, J. Ables
Councilman: J. B. Rhodes Construction
Councilman: H. E. Ingram Streets
T*ilman: J. W. Webb Sanitation
Councilman: R. H. Wood Parks
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City Clerk, W. Charles
Counci an: R. J. McCurry
(Fin. and Administrative)
Co an H. S th (Fire & Police
Councilman., W. L. Keck Water
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