05-24-1966 Called MeetingI :4
(Continuation of May 16, 1966 Minutes)
5. Approved on J. C. Porterfieldts motion the erection of one way
traffic signs (north -bound on Sanford Place) to be installed on
said street at the intersection of,Bank Street and Powder Springs
Street effective June 7, 1966 and through the Pony League schedule
only.
6. Approved on Homer Kuhl's motionp NO PARKING signs on the northeast
side of Hunter Street from Dunn Street to Concord Road.
7. Heard comments relative to letter from State Highway Department
regarding uniform traffic control devices which called out the date
of December 31, 1968 for total compliance.
8. Discussed a letter from Continental Insurance Company which denied
liability on several claims on,auto property damage due to holes in
pavement caused by heavy rains.
9. Listened to a discussion led by Councilman J. B. Ables on the 1965-66
audit of City books and set May 24p 1966 at 6:00 P.M. to meet with
Perry and Pate., C. P. A.�s., regarding procedure and cost of this
audit.
There being no further businessp Councilman J. C. Porterfield motioned to
adjourn.
Adjourned at 9:20 P. M.
Next meeting May 24, 1966 and June 6, 1966.
MAY �4, 1966
The called meeting of Mayor and Council was held May 24., 1966 at 7:30
o'clock P. M. at City Hall, Smyrna,, Georgia, for the zoning hearing of the
Sanders-Castellaw mortuary at 501 Church Street and for ary and all other,
business to come before the Mayor and Council.. Mayor G. W. Kreeger and all
Councilmen present.
In the first order of business to come before the Mayor and Council was
the Sanders-Castellaw hearing to rezone a tract of land for a new mortuary
located at 501 Church Street. Twenty-six citizens in the area of influence
were in attendance. Mr. J. M. Roberts acted as.spokesman reiterating prior
submitted restrictions., safety of citizens traffic conditionso spot zoning.
and read excerpts from the City of Suyrna Charter and Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance regarding the proposed zoning. Council answered all direct questions
and held that they were only interestA in orderly zoning and the usage of land
to its best advantage.
During further discussion, Mayor G. W..Kreeger called for the motion.
Motion by D. L. Mixon that the property known as 501 Church Street shall be
zoned from R-1 residential to commercial area C-2. restricted to a mortuary
for the Sanders-Castellaw Funeral Home. Motion seconded by Homer Kuhl.
Amendment to the motion by J. C. Porterfield and seconded by C. W. Armour.
Motion is hereby amended to include previously submitted plans and specifi-
cations., set backs, all ordinances., codes and regulations of the City of
Smyrna. The vote for the amendment to the,iaotion was unanimous. The vote on
the main motion by D. L. Mixon restricting the property to C-2 mortuary was
six for., Councilman R. H. Wood opposing.
Council approved on the,building inspector's recommendation a building
permit covering additional classrooms to the Nash Jr. and Wills High Schools.
Motion by Homer Kuhl.. seconded by J. C. Porterfield was voted unanimous.
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.A__report was submitted callingrout the structures, shedsp fences, signs,
etc. to be removed from Spring Road (SUS 1383-1) right-of-way. The date set
for clearance was June 15, 1966.
It was mentioned in Council that zoning signs had not been erected in
accordance with the zoning ordinance (three days from date of receipt of
petition). It was agreed and approved on Councilman Homer Kuhl's motion
that the zoning signs issued May 23, 1966 would be accepted for the hearing
date set, June 20., 1966. NOTE: See Minutes 5-16-66.
A statement of unpaid City of SrWrna assessments covering Concord Road
improvements was submitted in Council. It was agreed to file same for
record in the Cobb County Courthouse.
Attorney for the City., Berl T. Tate, commented on liability claims re-
garding damage to citizens' cars by,reason of heavy rains washing holes in
the streets. The Continental. Insurance Company claimed no liability and the
-City Attorney agreed on the basis the City was aware of the damaged streets
and did follow up with immediate corrective action.
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Council agreed on J. B. Ables motion., seconded by J. C. Porterfield,
to issue a residential permit to Mr. Carles Brown'9 156 Pinehurst Circle., for
repair on T. V. sets and appliances on,a spare time basis. The permit,
$25.00 will stipulate that no signs shall be erected, no excess parking on
streets, and no employees shall be engaged under this permit.
Motion to adjourn 8:55 P. M. Next meeting June 6, 1966, 7:30 P. M.
G. W. Kreeger, Mayor L. W. C ar City Clerk
C. W. Armour, Councilman Ward 1.,
Sanitation , ,
Ables, Councilman Ward 2,
inane and Administration
R. H. Wood., Councilman Ward 3.. Homer Tuhl, Councilman Ward .,
.Streets & Maintenance Police, Fire & CD
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D. L. Mixon.. Counci-ImbLn Ward #5�a
Water
B. F. Stewart, Councilman Ward #7
Treatment Plants
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C. Porterfield., 9buncilman Ward
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