02-15-1965 Regular Mid-Monthly Meeting9�3
(Continuation of February 8, 1965 Meeting)
Council also approved on unanimous vote, motion by R. J.
McCurry, seconded by J. C. Porterfield, the following resolution
to cover sanitation equipment purchases to be reimbursed on notes
to Bank of Smyrna on basis of anticipated revenues and supported
by approved'departmental budget control as follows:
"We adopt a resolution from this body to the
Bank of Smyrna and/or participating banks to
borrow for current operating expenses, $26,770.52
for current fiscal period. Further motion that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
notes as required by the Bank of Smyrna. Total
principal, $26,770.52 bearing interest at 4.75%
per annum payable to Bank of Smyrna on or before
December 31, 1965•"
Also approved by unanimous vote on motion by R. J. McCurry,
seconded by J. C. Porterfield, resolution as follows:
"We adopt a resolution from this body to the
Bank of Smyrna and/or participating banks to
borrow for current operating expenses, $1,581.95
for current fiscal period. Further motioned
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
notes as required by the Bank of Smyrna. Total
principal, $1,581.95 bearing interest at 4.75%
per annum payable to Bank of Smyrna on or before
December 31, 1965."
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at
7:50 P.M.
Next meeting February 15, 1965, 7:30 P.M.
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February 15, 1965
Mayor and Council met this date for regular mid -month scheduled
meeting. Mayor George W. Kreeger presided. All Council members
were present.
No citizens appeared with reports for Council action.
Mr. Sam Turriglio and R. H. Wood discussed in Council final
site for Smyrna Health Clinic. Motion by R. H. Wood to deed to
Cobb County sufficient property on North side of City Library
for construction of the project sponsored by Smyrna Junior Chamber
of Commerce. Motion seconded by C. M. Chapman and voted unanimous.
MEMO: Committee assigned to contact Cobb Commissioners regarding
trade of present J. P. building property in lieu of deed per motion.
Council approved zoning R-1 property to R-2 residential -
apartment project - restricted, for petitioners of the 10.5 acre
parcel located in LL 44.7. The usual opposition was heard, traffic,
schools, sewerage, police and fire protection. Council reported
the land surrounded by commercial zoning was not suitable for
residential or subdivision development and voted six to one to
zone per petition advertised. Motion by J. C. Porterfield to deny
petition lost for want of a second. Motion by J. B. Ables to rezone
property on Ward Street from R-1 residential to R-2 residential -
multiple family dwellings - (restricted) subject to existing codes
called out in City regulations regarding drainage, streets,
buildings, etc. The motion seconded by R. J. McCurry carried,
six to one. J. C. Porterfield opposed.
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(Continuation of February 15, 1965 Meeting)
Petitions of A. C. West and D. R. Gutherie for rezoning
properties on Hawthorne and L & N right-of-way were deferred for
clarification and re -submission.
Petition of Bob Leonard Realty Company to rezone the H. M.
Christian property on Whitfield Street was accepted and date for
hearing set at March 15, 1965. Petition requests rezoning R-1
to R-2 (Restricted). MEMO: Legal description and fee paid 2-15-65
and signs prepared and submitted 2-16-65 for placement 2-18-65.
Council, on R. J. McCurry's motion voted approval of building
permit for offices on Old Concord at intersection of Kennesaw Way.
Permit issued subject to inspection, check out and waives buffer
zone on north side of property,'side yard and certain sidewalk
restrictions.
Council also approved permit for revolving type sign on
Red Head Oil property, also sidewalks from right-of-way on
property of Red Head Oil and Humble Oil shall be the same set
back from curb.
Motion, C. M. Chapman, second J. C. Porterfield, to recind
previous action calling out violation of building permit ordinance
in connection with erection of metal warehouse on McArthur property
on Concord Road.
Request for one day circus permit was denied on motion R. J.
McCurry, seconded by J. C. Porterfield and voted unanimous. Circul
scheduled in April 1965 was sponsored by Cheatham Hill Community Club.
License or ordinance proposed for erection of a Cable T. B.
System in the City of Smyrna was referred to Business License
Committee.
Chairman J. B. Ables discussing bond referendum requested
an& invited_council members to assemble February 22, 1965 to
discuss brochure, etc., for referendum to the citizens 3-20-65.
Per letter read in Council, certain civil defense equipment
was called out as no longer needed by the City. On Homer Kuhlfs
motion, items reported were declared surplus and securance of
bids authorized. Motion seconded D. L. Mixon.
Project Reports
(1) Tillman Church roadway - In work per J. B% Ables with
probable assistance from Cobb County.
(2) Atlanta Gas Co. local office - In work per Homer Kuhl.
(3) Smyrna House Bill - Submitted to delegation per
Berl T. Tate.
(4) Spring Street Options - Estimated cost by 2-20-65
per P. Brown.
(5) Non-resident Sewer Taps.- Council voted on Homer Kuhl+s
motion to accept two petitions for service and schedule
installation upon signing of contract per ordinance
recorded.
(6) Sewer Facilities P-GA-3054 - Study in progress and
proposal to council 3-1-65.
(7) Traffic Study - Deferred pending reproduction and
distribution of survey.
_Councilman R. J. McCurry discussed City of Smyrna financial
reports for January 1965 and seven months cumulative statistics.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger commented on the lean months ahead, (no
revenue, except incidental items during months of March, April
and May 1965) and requested Council and departmental heads to hold
payrolls and expenditures at minimum and under budgetary allowances.
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(Continuation of February 15, 1965 Meeting)
A resolution read in Council was adopted supporting con-
struction of an underpass with cloverleaf at intersection of -
South Cobb Drive and Fairground.Street. Motion R. J. McCurry
second H. Kuhl, to adopt as read and reproduce for submission
to Cobb delegation, State Highway Director and U. S. Bureau of
Public Roads.
A RESOLUTION
Urging the construction of an underpass just
north of the Lockheed Georgia Aircraft Corporation
at the intersection of South Cobb Drive (Ga. Highway
280) and Fairgrounds Street in Cobb County, Marietta,
Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, as a result of a study made by the
Traffic Safety Department of the Board of Commissioners
of Roads and Revenue, Cobb County Police Department
and Cobb County Sheriffts Office, that an underpass at
said intersection would be feasible and desirable; and
WHEREAS, there have been many accidents and at
least one traffic officer killed in this area; and
WHEREAS, there are 18,000 employees who commute
from 54 counties and who work at Lockheed Georgia
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, this improvement would serve and promote
safety for almost 100 percent of these employees; and
WHEREAS, said Lockheed Georgia Aircraft Corporation
contributes and enhances the economy of said 54 counties
in surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, this underpass would serve to conserve
life and property to many other Georgians directly
or indirectly affected; and
WHEREAS, this project is not only feasible and
necessary but the terrain and elevation lends itself
to this conclusion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA that the State Highway
department be authorized and directed to commence a
study and complete all necessary planning in order to
construct an underpass from Fairground Street under
South Cobb Drive (Ga. Highway 280) to be completed in
the very near future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the City
of Smyrna is hereby authorized and directed to submit
an appropriate copy of this Resolution to the Georgia
Congressional Delegation, to the Director of the
United States Bureau of Public Roads, to the Honorable
Jim L. Gillis, Director of the Georgia State Highway
Department and to all members of the Georgia State
Highway Board.
In final action the Council:
Authorized finance committee to contact Bob Leonard Realty
Company regarding cost of acquisition of Jackson property east
of City Hall.
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(Continuation of February 15, 1965 Meeting)
Discussed non-compliance of sign erection on petitions for
rezoning.
Re -set hearing date from 3-1-65 to 3-15-65 for rezoning
petition on W.. J. Mackenna property on Rolling View Drive., Motion
R. J. McCurry, second Homer Kuhl.
Authorized finance committee to open and accept lowest and
best bid covering City general liability coverage in meeting at
City Hall Saturday, February 20, 1965 at 10:00 A. M. Motion
Homer Kuhl, second D. L. Mixon.
Deferred Hensley -Schmidt invoice for 1964 engineering
services pending check out by finance committee.
Council voted unanimous to recall 1965 license issued to
Mrs. A. M. Turner for drapery repair -in her home at 112 Beavercreek.
Police department requested to recover license and hold in abeyance
pending hearing tentatively scheduled for March. 1, 1965. Motion
R. J. McCurry, second by Homer Kuhl.
Meeting adjourned 10:05 P.M.
Next meeting March 1, 1965, 7:30 P. M.
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