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action of previous meeting to pay Mr. Floyd $400.00 for deed to
station site. A motion J. W. Webb second H. L. Smith to rescind
action of previous meeting to pay Mr. Floyd the sum of $400.00
for a deed and/or easements to station site. The motion carried six to
one, B. A. Thomas voting against. The matter referred back'to
committee to resolve.
Finance Committee chairman R. J. McCurry reported all operations
in the black and commended department heads for holding expenses
down . I I - -
Mr. Reed McCollum appeared protesting his 1963 Tax Assessment
Appeal arbitration adjustment.' Mr. McCollum advised to contact:.
his representative and if an error has been made, same will be
rectified.
A motion H. L. Smith second R. J. McCurry to pay Sam Finley,
Inc. 85vo of retainage (approximately $11,200.00) subject to letter
from consulting engineer P. J. Sutton on status and/or acceptability
of streets involved in "clean up" contract. Motion voted unanimous.
Discussion relative to policy on Christmas Holidays resulted
in decision to leave this up to Department Chairmen.
J. E. David reported no easement needed at property'of Clarence
Brooks at 242 Walker Street since curb and gutter not encroaching.
In connection with the change in the fiscal year now ending in
June a calendar year end audit was not authorized.
Discussion initiated by H. L. Smith concerning compensation
for Mayor and Council in keeping with the demands on time and
responsibility -resulted in a motion by Mr. Smith to increase the
salaries of'Councilmen from $100.00 to $150.'00 per month and Mayor
from $150.00 to $250.00 per month effective date to be January 1,
1965 or on the date of legislative approval reflecting this action.
The motion, seconded by R. J. McCurry carried 6 to 1, J. W. Webb
voting against the motion.
Mayor J. B. Ables acknowledged a letter of commendation from
Juvenile Court Judge G. Conley Ingram for cooperation of Smyrna
Traffic Court for permitting the juvenile traffic cases to be
referred to Judge C.; V. Reeves and the City Traffic School. The
commendation made specific reference to the cooperation of City
Recorder.
Meeting adjourned 9:50 p.m. Next scheduled meeting December 21,
196331 9:00 a.m.
December 211 1963
A special meeting of Mayor and Council was held December 21,
1963 at 9:60 a.m. at the City Hall. Mayor J. B. Ables presided;
council members present R. J. McCurry, C. M. Chapman, R. H.'Wood,
B. A. Thomas, J. W. Webb, J. C. Porterfield; absent H. L.-Smith.
The hearing was called on the petition of the Charles A. Mueller
Companies to rezone a tr'apt of land (approximately 14 acres) in
landlot 809 from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial. The petitioner
presented plans of a Williamsburg type building for a.neighborhood
shopping center and a 120 unit apartment project, the latter to
serve as a buffer zone between the commercial and residential areaq.
Mr. Mueller stated apartment rentals would range from $98.00 for
the 1 bedroom to $150.00 for the 3 bedroom units per month and
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believed the project as planned would enhance property values
and serve a real need in the area.
Mr. J. M. Clackler, 137 Spring Drive, was spokesman for
approximately 45 area resident,s present in opposition to the
proposed zoning, giving these as the reasons for opposition;
�3 A major shopping center within 1/4 mile of area makes
neighborhood center economically unsound.
Depreciate residential property values.
Overload schools.
Low rent apartments (turnover 100% per year) encourage
transients thus lowering moral atmosphere of_the area.
Urge that all laws and ordinances of the City be,
observed by the petitioner
Petition does not designate size of buildings nor
guarantee they will be built.
Mr. Clackler concluded his remarks by presenting Mayor and
Council a petition containing approximately 200 names in -;opposition
to the rezoning, the majority of the signatures being residents
of the City.
Mr. MacKenna spoke against the petition on the grounds that
commercial zoning would spread and apartments would discourage the
continued development with the class homes now or planned in the
area.
Mr. Cravey with Ward -Wight Realty Company who is interested
in this development, stated that the occupancy rate for Cobb County
was in excess of 90%.
Mayor J. B. Ables commenting on the proposed rezoning, stated
there appeared to be an effort on the part of the petitioner to
furnish adequate buffer zone; that all 9rdinances and/or codes
of the City had to be met. before building permit(s) issued; that
the cost of installation of utilities is borne by theCIdeveloper;
the ratio of cost totincome for normal services rendered to both
commercial and apartments is more favorable than for residential;
and further, every effort has been made by this administration to
meet the demands of residents of the area. On the basis of these
facts Mayor Ables recommended the petition to rezone be granted.
Discussion resulted in a motion by R. J. McCurry second J. C.
Porterfield. to approve the petition of the Charles A. Mueller
Companies to rezone that tract of land (approximately 14 acres)
lying and being in landlot 809 from R-1 Residential to C-2
Commercial (Restricted) and R-2 Residential (Restricted Apartment
Project), said restrictions limiting development to plans as
presented to Mayor' and Council. The motion resulted in a tie vote,
Mayor Ables casting the deciding ballot for approval to carry the
motion 4 to 3. Voting for the motion R. J. McCurry, J. W. Webb,
J. C. Porterfield, J. B. Ables; against R. H. Wood, B. A. Thomas,
C. M. Chapman.
The minutes of the December 2nd. and 16th. meetings were
adopted by unanimous vote as submitted on motions by J. C. Porterfield
and R. H. Wood.
The $25,000.00 loan Water Revenue to General Fund (check dated
11-19-63) for operational purposes and payable on or before 12-31-63
was, on motion R. J. McCurry deferred and payable to the Water
Revenue Fund on or before 6-30-64. Motion second B. A. Thomas and
voted unanimous.
Motion to adjourn. Adjourned 11:00 a.m. Final meeting of 1963.
Next meeting January 6, 1964.
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C. M. Chapman, Councilman -at -Large
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R. J. McCurry, Councilman Ward #1
Administrative and Finance
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Sanitation Parks
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Streets
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