02-17-1964 Regular Meeting10
February 17, 1964
A meeting of Mayor and Council was held at the City Hall
February 17, 1964 at 7:30 p.m., Mayor G. W. Kreeger presiding.
Council members present R. J. McCurry, C. M. Chapman, R. H. Wood,
B. A. Thomas, J. W. Webb, H. Kuhl, J. C. Porterfield.
Wm. J. MacKenna brought a revised plat of 9 lots on the
West side of Spring Creek Place requesting approval. Mr. MacKenna
also requested the Council to consider construction of a fence
between Jonquil Park and Rolling View Acres subdivision, this
request being referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for
recommendation.
Mr. A. B. Rowland, 114 Nancy Circle, reported a severe area
drainage problem which was referred to J. E. David to check for
drainage easement and report at next meeting.
Application for building permit by Wm. H. Tatum for an
addition to Cochran Furniture Company was reported by building
inspector J. W. Kelly. Motion J. W. Webb second J. C. Porterfield
to grant permit subject to compliance with City Building Code and
check out by building inspector. Voted unanimous. MCA
A building permit was approved for V. G. Blakeney, 491
Valley Drive, for addition to existing structure (with 5 foot
property line clearance) subject to submitting both plot plan
and petition from adjoining property owners indicating no objection
to 5 foot minimum clearance. Motion R. H. Wood second H. Kuhl and
voted unanimous.
J. W. Kelley reported Southern Bell agreeable to adequate set-
back from streets for their new building on Spring Street and
Mimosa Circle. Motion J. C. Porterfield second H. Kuhl and voted
unanimous to grant building permit to Southern Bell subject to check-
out of plans by building inspector, set -back adequate to allow con-
struction of a 4.5 foot wide sidewalk the entire length of the
building, the City to pave the street area up to the sidewalk;
adequate exit facility on Mimosa Circle.
A motion C. M. Chapman second H. Kuhl to set March 16, 1964,
7:30 p.m. as date for public hearing on proposed amendment to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; voted unanimous.
A review of the Financial Report showed the overall operation
to be within the budget. Mayor Kreeger asked that each department
continue to exert every effort to hold the line on expenditures.
The License Committee reported fee for the new Redford's store
at Jonquil Plaza had been set at $150.00.
J. C. Porterfield reported Oil Companies had not returned
options on the proposed Old 41 Highway widening project and follow
up letter would be sent. He also reported the contractor on the
Concord Road widening had offered to construct the sidewalk at a
savings to the City. Decision hinged on J. E. Lovern releasing the
City from the sidewalk contract on which he was low bidder, Mr.
Porterfield to contact Mr. Lovern.
Officer Bob Parker was promoted to Sergeant on motion H. Kuhl,
second R. H. Wood; also included in the motion was the establishment
of position of Lieutenant in lieu of the now existing position of.
Captain; effective date of Parker's promotion 3-1-64. Motion voted
unanimous.
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(Continuation of February 17, 1964 Meeting)
A motion H. Kuhl second R. H. Wood to adopt Georgia Code, Section
84-1610, regulating hours for operation of billiard rooms, Discussion
resulted in motion J. C. Porterfield second J. W. Webb to refer to
a committee appointed by the Mayor for further study and recommendation.
Latter motion carried 5 to 2, Kuhl and Wood voting against. Mayor
Kreeger appointed H. Kuhl (Chairman), J. C. Porterfield and B. A.
Thomas to committee.
South Cobb sewer line charges (t6 Ware and McRae properties)
reported still unpaid. G. C. Ingram to write both parties.
Controversy over additional engineering charges for Hickory
Acres lift station still being protested by -'.King -Williams Land
Company and station soon to be dedicated to the City. Suggested
City notify King -Williams to contact the engineering firm.
City Attorney G. Conley Ingram reported the House Bill passed
the House and now had to clear the Senate. The four parcels com-
pletely surrounded by the City had again been deleted from the Bill.
Voting machines for use by the City had also been included in the
Bill Mr. Ingram reported.
Letter from Mr. Civils of the L.& N RR was referred to Street
Committee.
Motion J. C. Porterfield second J. W. Webb to adopt January
minutes as corrected voted unanimous.
Motion R. J. McCurry second H. Kuhl to set March 16, 1964,
7:30 p.m., as date for hearing on petition W. M. Reed et. at. to
rezone property on east side South Cobb Drive between Powder Springs
Street and Bank Street from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial,
subject to payment of $35.00 advertising fee, was voted unanimous.
Attention was called to a letter from Mr. Baker of the State
Highway Department of notice of a hearing on the Spring Street
widening was set for 11:00 a.m.. March 12, 1964 at the City Hall.
C. M. Chapman advised an invitation was extended to the
Mayor and Council to attend a meeting of the Cobb -Marietta Library
Board February 24, 1964 at 8:00 p.m.
Date for opening bids on Gas and Oil March 2, 1964, at 7:30
p.m. per C. M. Chapman.
R. J. McCurry reported four bids had been received on Group
Insurance coverage for City and that Sun Life had been approved as
the carrier; effective date June 19 1964. A motion B. A. Thomas
to accept this recommendation of "the Committee was, on second H.
Kuhl, voted unanimous.
Motion to adjourn and unanimous. Adjournment 9:55 p.m.
Next regular meeting March 2, 1964, 7:30 p.m. at'the City Hall.
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G. W. Kr, eger, Mayo / L. W. Charl 'City Clerk
R.J 16Curry, Counci and #1 W. Webb, Councilman Ward #2
Finance & Administrati n Sanitation
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R. H. Wood, Councilman and #3 H. Kuhl, Councilman'Ward #4
Parks & Recreation Police, Fire & C.D.
a. A. Thomas, Councilman Ward #5
Water Department
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C. PorterP'eld, Councilman
Ward #6
Streets & 4aintenance
C. M. Chapman, Councilman -at -Large