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(Continuation of February 7, 1966-Minutes)
I n final action, Cou ncilman Homer Kuhl motioned for the installa-
tion of a traffic safety island at King and Church Street intersection.
Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Kuhl then motioned to install
a traffic signal at the above stated intersection. Motion seconded
by R. H. Wood. In discussion, Councilman J. B. Ables motioned to
table pending type of installation, cost, and budget allowance. The
motion to table carried five to two, Homer Kuhl and R. H. Wood
voting against.
There being no other business, Council motioned to adjourn
at 9:15 P.M.
Next Council meeting February 21, 1966, 7:301P.M.
.FEBRIIARY 21, 1966
The mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held February
21, 1966, 7:30 P.M., at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, Mayor G. W.
Kreeger presiding. All Council Members present, also Department
Heads, City Attorney, Berl T. Tate, Consultant Engineer, Philip
Sutton, and the press. L. W. Charles, City Clerk, absent:
Invocation was.by Homer Kuhl.
In the first order of business, a hearing date on zoning of
property to C-1 Commercial at the S.E. corner of So. Cobb at
Bank Street (W. M. Reed), was set on March 21, 1966. Motion by
J. C. Porterfield, seconded by D. L. Mixon, and voted unanimous.
On motion by Homer Kuhl; seconded.by D. L: Mixon, a hearing
date was set for March 21, 1966 to rezone to "C" Commercial the
property known as 612 Concord Road, Henry F. Allen, and 620 Concord
Road, Colin J. Coker. Voted unanimous.
A request was made by Bob Leonard for Quin Rentals, Inc. to
rezone to R-2 Apartment Project the Julie Wilkie - property on
Hawthorne Street. On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. W.
Armour, a hearing date for rezoning this property was set for
March 21, 1966. Voted unanimous.
Building Inspector; C. M. Hamby, stated he had received a request
for a building permit from Mr. Strickland to erect• a dwelling on
property 70t by 1001 on Fuller Street, the prefab dwelling to
be 864 Sq. Ft. The above not meeting City Ordinance but in keeping
with other houses in the area. R. H. Wood motioned the building
permit be granted, seconded by J. C. Porterfield,.and voted
unanimous.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded
was granted to Artistic Sign Company to
Garden Shop on So. Cobb Drive. -Sign to
inspector, meets all City requirements
unanimous.
by R. H. Wood, a permit
erect a sign at Reeves
be. erected, per -building
and regulations. Voted
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Mr. Hamby, building inspector, pointed out'that'on November
16, 1964 a building permit 'was approved by Mayor and Council for
King -Williams to erect an apartment project on Ward Street, con-
sisting of 38 buildings and 188 apartment units. A plat received
by Mr. Hamby' -from -King -Williams, prior to beginning fourth unit of
above'project;'showed there are actually 32 buildings total with
222 apartment units. The new part, unit 4, to consist of 64 units
and 8.:buildirigs. After discussion_as to number of units per land
usage', J B. Miles motioned that Mr. 'Hamby check -further and if
units do not exceed land usage provisions,'to go ahead with the
building, second B. F. Stewart. Motion carried five to two, J. C.
Porterfield and Homer Kuhl voting against. MEMO: J. C. Porterfield
requested that Mr. Hamby check to determine T aEove apartment
project was restricted zoning.
Council set March 7, 1966 to hear appeal from traffic court
case 6179, Elmer Crowe, on motion Homer Kuhl, second J. C. Porterfield.
City Attorney, Berl T.-Tate, reported on Spring Road right-of-way
Project SUS 1383(1) stating that a meeting was held February 10, 1966
and some 25 deeds were signed. About one dozen people did not attend
'the meeting but approximately one-half of these have been contacted
and a few have come in since that date. Mr. Tate -also stated that
the highway'departtent is drawing up descriptions of the property
on Spring Road.
Mr. Bob Austin was present and stated they have everything
settled on the county level except thechurch which is dealing with
the highway department.
House Bill 523, according to Mr. Tate passed as submitted and
Bill 706, Cobb Center, was passed with changes.
J. B. Ables, Finance Chairman, stated he had checked out appli-
cation of Clayton Smith; North Atlanta Street, for a used car lot.
This property brought into City from county as.0-2 and other car
lots on South Cobb in'same category as this.': -Motion by Mr. Ables
to issue Mr. Smith business license for used car lot on North
Atlanta Street, second by R. H. Wood, and voted unanimous.
All department heads were asked to hold expenses to minimum.
Councilman Homer Kuhl reported the Fire Department for 1965 had
a total property loss of $98,200 which included three school fires
amounting to $78,000. Damage under year 1964.
Councilman Kuhl also brought up the 16 weeks salary approved
for one member'of fire department and one member'of police depart-
ment. He stated he'had talked with Sgt. Edge and he had accepted
the job as radio operator. Mr. Carson also wants to continue with "_.-_.
fire department., Recommended no action be taken on payroll severance
until after Friday,-February,-'25, when. these. two men check with theif `
doctors to'determine date they may return to work.
The new fire station floor has been poured and work will resume
Monday, February 28, weather permitting, Mr. Kuhl reported.
.�. B. Ables stated a study had been made relative to a new
insurance program to cover employees up to regular salary excluding
Workmants Compensation. Mr. Gillespie to make survey of personnel
and report back to committee chairman.
J. C. Porterfield stated he had received two estimates for
materials and lighting at Lake Park tennis courts and relighting
Brinkley Park. Estimates do not include poles;. Committee meeting
scheduled Monday night, February 28, 7:30 P. M., City Hall, for
further study.
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(Continuation.of February 21, 1966 Meeting)
Mr6 Bill Oliver commended Mayor and Council for excellent
recreation facilities furnished in this area.
Grading for Campbell and Wills High Schools was discussed and
per Mr. Austin no help could be expected from the county this year.
Mr. Porterfield to contact county board of education on this.
Councilman R. H. Wood brought up sewer and drainage problems
on Flagler Circle and Pinehill Street. Referred to J. E.David to
get cost for larger_line..from Flagler Circle to Pinehill.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, second by Dan Mixon; the bid for
police uniforms was -given to Banner Uniform Company. Voted
unanimous. Southern Tailors submitted lower bid; however, they
do not keep any uniforms in stock.
C. W. Armour reported on C.A.T.V. franchise of Cox Broad-
casting System, stating the committee had checked out three cities,
namely, Vidalia, Brunswick and Macon., Mr. Armour to set up meeting
with Cox Broadcasting officials and Council for March 2, 1966,
7:30 P.M.
Homer Kuhl stated he had talked with Mrs. Austin and the two
jeeps had been disposed of so far as the state and civil defense
were concerned.
The deeds to the old and new Health Centers were brought up
for discussion. Mayor Kreeger stated the deeds would not be
transferred until the problem of the location of the JP office
was settled.
Permit for gasoline pump So. Cobb Truck Rental deferred.
Objectives of the five point Cobb Municipal -Association program
were explained by Councilman J. B. Ables:
1. Adopt resolution so that each municipality will get
prorata share of road.improvement funds from State
Highway department.
2. Equalize malt beverage licenses and taxes throughout
the county.
3. Agreement whereby police and fire personnel have waiting
period of 45 days before rehiring by another department
within the county.
4. Request that the -Municipal Association be permitted to
appoint the third member of the Marietta Water Authority.
5. Equal representation concerning proposed incinerator
for the county. J. B. Ables motioned this five point
program be adopted by this body and Cobb Municipal
Association be so informed. Second Homer Kuhl, and
voted unanimous.
Motion to adjourn 8:55 P.M.
Next meeting March 7, 1966.
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