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06-22-1964 Regular Meeting37 (Continuation of June 11, 1964 Meeting) In the first order business Mayor Kreeger read a letter from Hensley -Schmidt, Inc., City Engineers, relative to sewerage line to serve the Glendale Place apartment pro- ject. The letter requested council waive the plumbing code relative to per - foot fall in service. lime. A motion R. J. McCurry second J. C. Porterfield to waive ,the,plumbing code requirement of a inch fall per foot of line for 4 inch pipe, said service line to be laid at a constant,grade of 0.42 feet per 100 feet using 8 inch terra cotta pipe and subject to approval of the builder. The motion further states the City plumbing inspector be notified code is being waived in this instance and Hensley -Schmidt are to set stakes and furnish supervision on the installation of this service line at no cost to the City. Voted unanimous. Council resumed work on the 1964-65 Fiscal Budgets. Upon completion of all departmental Preliminary Budgets Finance Chairman R. J. McCurry requested committee chair- men to turn in their adjusted budgets for incorporation in the Finalized Budget prior to the June 22, 1964 meeting. Prior to adjournment*Mayor Kreeger urged Council to make every effort to put items on the regular Agenda. Also, to notify the Clerk no later than -_Thursday preced- ing the regular Monday night meetings, this to enable the Clerk to have the Agenda prepared by Saturday a.m. at the City Hall. Getting this Agenda in the hands of Mayor and Council prior to the meeting will avoid the necessity to take action on a matter without due con- sideration. Motion to adjourn voted unanimous. Meeting adjourned 10:20 p.m. Next regular meeting June 22, 19640 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall. JUNE 22, 1964 A meeting of Mayor and Council was held -pursuant to Chater June 22, 19649 7':30 p.m.'at the.City Hall, Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided; all Council -members present except J. C. Porterfield and J. W. Webb. Mr. Don Shirley, 610 San Fernando'Drive, reported drainage problem on San Fernando Drive and asked that the City act to alleviate the problem. Discussion resulted in Council deferring action until July 6th. meeting at which time the area representative, Mr. Porterfield,, would be present. Appeal read in Council from Miss Nancy Cook requesting a hearing before Mayor and Council on Recorder's Court disposition on charge of disorderly conduct, and nusiance. Mayor and Council concurred in date of June 25, 1964, 7:30 p.m. at City Hall as date for -hearing. (See other action above date.) Mr. V. M. Broyles reported violation of clean -,up ordin- ance in the Highlands and oomplete'lack of cooperation from 38 (Cone iluation of June 22, 1964rMeeting) the property owner in the area. Council instructed Mr. Broyles to follow-up in accordance with existing ordinance. Council also instructed City Attorney Ingram draw an amend- ment to the clean-up ordinance which would empower the City to have the work done, the cost of which to become a lein against the property, this action when property owner does not comply. Mr. Ingram to have amendment ready at July 6, 1964 meeting of ,Mayor .and „Council. Council declined offer to dedicate Alexander Street ex- tension to the City, property..owner(,$) being represented by Mr. J. A. Cochran, Motion R.,J. McCurry, second H. Kuhl and voted unanimous. P. J. Sutton,reported,no bids,had been received on the Birch Street sewer line to date,and.would hold open till July 6th meeting., Bids were opened on the North,Cooper Lake,Road sewer trunk extension as follows: Hale Contruction,Company Base Bid $9,400.,00,(No. feet, not stated) Plus Rock 15.00 Cu. yd. Stone Stabilizer 7.00pion J. E. Lovern Construction Company Base Bid $4, 390.00 , (1255 feet) Plus .Rock 12.00 Cu. Yd. Stone Stabilizer , .5.10 Ton Motion ,H. Kuhl, ,second ,R. J., ,McCurry to accept low bid of J. E. Lovern „Construction ,Co., ,of ,$4,390.00 Base Bid subject to meeting specifications as outlined in "request for bid". Voted unanimous. Only one (1) bid being received on 3/4 ton truck for water department (from Strother Ford, Marietta). Council voted to reject and obtain new bids by the July 6, 1964 meet- ing. Motion H. Kuhl, second R. J. McCurry, and voted unanimous. B. A. Thomas reported the Water Department had purchased a 211 Centrifugal Pump for the sum of $382.23 which was approved by the Committee. .Finance chairman R. J. McCurry reporting on year to date and current expenses stated overall budget in the black. Anticipated income ,and finalized .operating ,,budget .covering the fiscal period JulyJ, 1964 through June ,30,, 1965 and reported by Councilman R. J. McCurry as follows:, 39 `(Continuation of -June 22, 1964 Meeting) CITY OF SMYRNA Anticipated Income for Period July 1, 1964 through June 30, 1965 SOURCE AMOUNT Ad Valorem Taxes (Includes Public Service , Corporations) ........ .'..........272,077.36 Intangible Tax .................................... 5,500.00 Sanitation Tax (Gargage Collection)............:..'55,000.00 Sanitary Tax (Sewerage) ........................... 21,000.00 Malt Beverage Stamps .............................. 20,000.00 Business Licenses (Includes Insurance Companies).. 36,000.00 Business Licenses (Malt Beverage) ................. 2,000.00 Building Permits .................................. 2$500.00 Plumbing Permits .................................. 400.00 Electrical Permits... ....... oo.**9000e*o*&**.oe*** 400.00 Taxi Permi is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . 00 Police Fines ...................................... 52,368.00 Georgia Power Company.... o ........ oo ....... o .... o. 13,000.00 FiFa's........................................... 260.00 Interest Income .......:........................... 200.00 Telephone Commissions.r........................... 50.00 Sale of Maps ..........:..........................: 65.00 Swimming Pool Admissions., ............ o ... oo ...... •6,500.00 Concession Sales ......:........................... 5,000.00 Civil Defense Matching•Funds...................... 19500.00 Miscellaneous Income..;. .......................... 1.9000.00 2% Tax On Insurance Premium... ....... 0000000000000 82000.00 Non -Resident Fees - Library...... .................. 375.00 Fines - Library... ... 900.00 Salary Deductions for Employees .Insurance (Aetna). 2,400.00 *TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE....$506,527.36 *Does not include any amounts to be received from State of Georgia gasoline tax rebate to be used on streets. ************************************************************ 1964-65 APPROVED BUDGET DEPARTMENT AMOUNT City Hall......................................$l02)l6l.94 Fire ........................................... 67,263.59 Police .... ........ ..................:......•.... 839224.88 Civil Defense.........; ......................:. 3,960.00 Sanitation,,,,,,,, 58,497.47 Library ........................................ 10,416.57 Garage ......................................... 27,668.60 Maintenance .................................... 23,875.73 Streets ........................................ 59,566.57 Treatment Plants ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.4402087 Parks .......................................... 31,999.03 Total:: ....................$494,037.25 EEG (Continuation of June 22, 1964 Meeting) Departmentalized budget as reported, totalling $494,035.25 was adopted for the fiscal period called out. Motion R. J. McCurry, second R. H. Wood and voted unanimous: Council approved building permit for addition to Smyrna Container Company. Motion R. J. McCurry, second C. M. Chapman and voted unanimous. A motion H. Kuhl, second B. A. Thomas to deny building permit for coin operated car wash on.Hawthorne was tabled pending arrival of City Attorney; latter action on motion C. M. Chapman, second R. J. McCurry. Building permit applications for two "Magic Wand" coin operated car wash operations were approved, one on Hawthorne Street and one on South Cobb Drive. The motion R. J. McCurry, second R. H. Wood to issue permits subject to check out by -:- Building Inspector and further subject to installation of sand trap to be approved by City Plumbing Inspector. Voted 4 to 1, B. A. Thomas opposed. Mr. Chapman reminded the applicant, Mr. Parks, that the South Cobb location was zoned with condition that developer assume responsibility for any surface,water problem created by paving, etc. A motion R. J. McCurry, second H. Kuhl, to approve permit for a coin operated car wash to be located on the east side of South Cobb Drive south of and adjacent to the West Smyrna Gulf Service Station, subject to check out of plan by the Building Inspector and installation of sand trap to be approved by City Plumbing Inspector. Voted 3 to 2, B. A. Thomas and H. Kuhl voting against. Council authorized City Attorney Ingram to settle the case of the appeal, Miss Nancy Cook, Disorderly Conduct -Nuisance. The motion subject to receipt of a letter from the County Health Department stating the premises had been cleaned up and to meet their standards, and that a monthly check will be made of the premises by their department; fine to be reduced to $106.00 and refund of $100.00 will be made upon receipt of letter from Health Department. Motion further sets time limit of two weeks from this date for above to be accomplished. Hearing set for July 9, 1964, 7:30 p.m. unless settled in accordance with above provisions as authorized. Motion R. J. McCurry, second H. Kuhl, and voted unanimous. This action supercedes previous action earlier in meeting. Council adopted a Social Security Ordinance to become ef- fective July 1, 1964. Motion B. A. Thomas, second C. M. Chapman, and voted unanimous. A motion B. A. Thomas second R. J. McCurry to adopt stand- ard Plan And Agreement (Social Security program) was voted unanimous. ! ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA.-AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. It is hereby declared to be the policy and pur- pose of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, to extend at the earliest 41 (Continuance of June 22, 1964 Meeting) date possible under the agreement entered into by the State of Georgia and the Federal Social Security Administration, to the employees and officials thereof, and its instrumentalities, not excluded by law or by this ordinance, the benefits of the System of Old Age and Survivors Insurance as authorized by the Federal Social Security -Act, the State Enabling Act, and amend- ments thereto. In pursuance of said policy, and for that purpose the city shall take such action as may be required by applicable State or Federal laws or regulations. Section 2. The Mayor, or other chief executive officer, fo the City of Smyrna, Georgia, is hereby ,buthorized and aclir- rected to execute all necessary agreements and amendments thereto with the Employeest Retirement System of Georgia for coverage of said employees and officials as provided for in Section 1 hereof, to include**any employees that are in positions covered by a public retirement system, in the manner by said law provided. **(namely, firemen and policemen whose positions are covered by the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund, or the Peace Officerst An- nuity & Benefit Fund). I Section 3. Withholdings from salaries or wages of employees and officials for the purpose provided for in Section 1 hereof are hereby authorized to be made in the amounts and at such times as may be required by applicable•State or Federal laws or regulations, and shall be Oaid over to the State Agency. Section 4. There shall be appropriated from General funds such amounts at such times as may be required by applicable State or Federal laws or regulations for employer's contributions, administrative expenses, and a guaranty fund to assure that the State will not incur antgi-debt or loss as a result of•the agreement referred to in Section 2 of this ordinance. Such funds shall be paid over to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia in accordance with regulations estabiished by said Agency. Section 5. The city shall keep such records and make such reports as may be required by applicable State or Federal laws or regulations. Section 6: There is hereby excluded from this ordinance any authority to make any agreement with respect to any position, or any employee or official not authorized to be covered by applicable State or Federal laws or regulations. Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this 22nd day of June•, 1964. In other action Council: Heard report from L. W. Charles on 1964 Tax Collections and the $253,000.00 General"Fund loan had been repaid to the City of Smyrna Water Revenue Fund. The policy of barricading streets needs better communica- tion between departments. Motion to adjourn and voted unanimous. Meeting adjourned 10:33 p.m. Next meeting scheduled July 61 19649 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.