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05-18-1964 Regular Meeting27 (Continuation of 5-4-64 Meeting) Discussion of drainage, Elizabeth Street and paving of the turn -around on Foster Street, referred to J. C. Porterfield; the sign at entrance to Campbellwood which violates ordinance referred to H. Kuhl to check, this concluding the meeting. Meeting adjourned 10:15 p.m. Next meeting May 18, 19641 7:30 p.m. May 18, 1964 A regular meeting of;Mayor and Council was held May 18, 19642 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Kreeger presided; Council members present J. C. Porterfield, Homer Kuhl, J. W. Webb, R. H. Wood, C. M. Chapman, R. J. McCurry; absent B. A. Thomas. Mrs. J. E. Barfield,- 3r. of 105 Brentwood Drive inquired of council the reason for having to -obtain a permit.to erect a fence; Mr. Kuhl referred Mrs. Barfield to Cobb County re- cords to determine if there is a protective covenant against fence in front of house and suggested that, a decorative fence might be acceptable to the neighborhood. It was also brought out that the contractor in this instance had not furnished the City with the required information. Mr. Harry Daniels of Sherwood Road appeared to request clarification of cost for water service and was referred to J. E. David. Mr. Jim Bretzius of the Atlanta Constitution appeared to advise council of their July 26th special election "Plus 100" and requesting the City participate with an ad. Mayor Kreeger referred this to the Finance Committee and suggested Mr. Bretzius bring more complete information to'the next meet- ing of Mayor and Council. Annexation Council approved by unanimous vote the annexation of pro- perty known as Bennett Woods, Unit III per petition of E. E. & R. B. Bennett per plat -submitted, subject to existing codes, regulations and ordinances of the City of Smyrna; that taxes if applicable shall be assessed for 1965 or an amount equiva- lent thereto for services rendered. Motion H. Kuhl second R. J. McCurry. Mr. Fred McNeal presented plat of Pineview subdivision for approval.- After examination of the plat.by engineer and building inspector a motion H. Kuhl to approve plat with the condition that plot plan of lot #1 be furnished prior to consideration of permit for building -on this lot; motion second R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous. Council approved issuance of a trailer permit at the residence of James Strayhorn, 290 Fraser,Street, said trailer to be stored only and not occupied, permit not to exceed one year. Motion R. H. Wood second J. C. Porterfield and "voted unanimous. 28 N (Continuation of May 18, 1964 Meeting) Council instructed Mr. J. W. Kelley to contact Georgia Land Company on the billboard at the entrance to Campbellwood (Crestwood) Forest and report at the next regular meeting. Mayor Kreeger read letter from Lex Jolley to the Housing and Home Finance Agency supporting the proposals set forth by the City in the Water and Sewer Systems Studies. Council heard reports from R. H. Wood and J. C. Porter- field on Construction progress at Jonquil and Lake Parks. J. C. Porterfield reported favorable action by Mr. Gillis of the State Highway Department who approved additional mater- ials aid on Concord Road amounting to approximately $15,200., commending,Cobb Senator Ed Kendrick for his support to obtain this grant. Motion by Finance Chairman R. ..J. McCurry - "We adopt a resolution from this body to the Bank of Smyrna and /or participating banks to borrow as needed thirty thousand ($30,000.) dollars for current operating expenses, fiscal period May and ,nine 1964. Further motioned that the Mayor and City Clerk -be authorized to'sign notes as required by the Bank of Smyrna. Total principal bearing interest -at 5% per annum payable ,to Bank of Smyrna on or before - June 30, 1964." T:Motion seconded by Councilman J. C. Porterfield and voted unanimous. , Minutes of the March, 1964 meetings were approved with corrections as noted on motion R. J. McCurry second J.- W. Webb and voted unanimous. Motion J. C. Porterfield second J. W. Webb to adopt April, 1964 minutes with corrections as noted and voted unanimous. .Discussion of regulations for operations of pool rooms resulted in motion R. J. McCurry second R. H. Wood that in event Cue Club on Bank Street goes out of business by July 1, 1964, one half of the business license fee is to be refunded; voted unanimous. Council changed date of the special election Ward II from July ll, 1964 to June 27,*1964.- Motion H-. Kuhl second C. M. Chapman to rescind action of 5-4-64 meeting setting date for special election Ward 2 Councilman July ll,'said election to be,heid June 279 1964 between the hours of 7:00 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. at the City Hall in Smyrna, Georgia; voted unanimous. A motion J. C. Porterfield to authorize the Smyrna Jaycees to handle the election,June-27, 1964 was on second H. Kuhl voted unanimous. Jaycees to furnish names of -election managers and alternates. Council granted permission to the V. F. W. to sell poppies on May 23, 1964. Motion C. M: Chapman second R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous. Councilman Webb stated he had had a number of calls complaining about the residence of Mrs. Florene Cook on Wills Street being a nuisance due to the number of cats kept at this address; discussion emphasized the City has 29 (Continuation of May 18, 1964 Meeting) no authority other than to follow up on a signed complaint. Discussion of the West Smyrna Heights -South Cobb Drive traffic -.problem resulted in motion H. Kuhl second J. W. Webb to have Police and Street committees check into the possibility of locating a traffic control signal in the area. Voted unanimous. Council heard a report from H. Kuhl on the Fire and Police Departments and a Library activity report. An amendment to the City Subdivision Regulations per- taining to paving was approved unanimously by Council. Motion J. C. Porterfield second H. Kuhl amended as follows: AMENDMENT TO THE LAND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA ADOPTED MAY 180 1964 Page 13, delete lines 42, 439 & 44 and Page 14 delete lines 1 through 15, Substitute the following: (Revised 5-18-64) "Type II paving shall be in accordance with the follow- ing specifications: For Major streets: a 6 inch graded aggregate base course shall be constructed on a properly prepared subgrade. Subgrade shall be primed and then topped with a 3 inch binder course (300 pounds per square yard) and a 1" inch (156 pounds per square yard) surface course of asphaltic concrete. Type III paving shall be in accordance with the follow.=:i ing specifications: For Collector and Minor streets: a 4 inch graded aggregate base course shall be constructed on a properly prepared subgrade. Base course shall be primed and then topped with a 2 inch (200 pounds per square yard) binder course and a 11 inch (150 pounds per square yard) surface course of asphaltic concrete. All construction methods,, equipment and materials shall comply with the current specifications of the State Highway Department of Georgia. Required tests shall be made as directed by a test:= ing laboratory subject to approval of the City Engineer, without cost to the City pf Smyrna." City attorney G. Conley Ingram reported that Sinking Fund reserves cannot be used to set up the initial deposit required for the City to participate in the Social Security program. Kre, (Continuation of May 18, 1964 Meeting) Finance Committee chairman R. J. McCurry reported fiscal year 1963-64 would terminate Juine 30, 1964 and moved the City employ Mr. Wallace Pate, local CPA, to make the annual audit at a cost not to exceed $2,000 including all reports. Motion seconded J. W. Webb and voted unanimous. Unpaid sewer tap fee at Briarmoor Apartments was,refer- red to G. C. Ingram. Mayor G. W. Kreeger called out May 25, 1964 at 7:30 p.m. as date for next meeting to consider financial matters and 1964-65 fiscal budget diferred from this agenda. Motion to adjourn and voted unanimous. Meeting adjourned 9:55 p. m. Next scheduled meeting May 25, 19641 7:30 p. m. at the City Hall, MAY 25, 1964 A scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held May 25, 196419 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall, Mayor Kreeger presiding and all Council members present. Mr. Clayton Hughes of the Atlanta Times proposed to Council that the City take space in the first edition sche6:.: duled for publication June 12, 1964. By unanimous vote council rejected the Atlanta Times and a previous request of the Atlanta Journal to participate in special edition ad space, no funds being budgeted for such activity. Motion J. C. Porterfield second H. Kuhl. A motion J. C. Porterfield second R. J. McCurry to set the second regularly scheduled June 15, 1964 meeting for June 22nd, 7:30 p.m. was voted unanimous. Council set date of June 22, 1964, 7:30 p.m. for hearing petition of R. J. Leonard (agent for owners) to rezone from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial the properties known under the current numbering system as 168 & 174 Sunset Avenue. Motion H. Kuhl second J. C. Porterfield and voted unanimous. Finance committee chairman R. J. McCurry in discussing fiscal year 1964-65 budget stated the estimated anticipated income for the current year was $504,000, an increase of ap; proximately $35,000 over the previous year. Anticipated increase in cost of expanded services to meet the City's growth was to be expected, according to Mr. McCurry who motioned that the 1964 tax rate be set at 17 mils. The motion seconded by H. Kuhl was voted unanimous. Mr. McCurry reminded council budgets for the fiscal year 1964-65 were due at the June 1st meeting. Motion to adjourn and voted unanimous. Meeting adjourned 8:35 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting June 1, 1964 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall.