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02-03-1969 Regular Meeting1_ 0 FEBRUARY 3, 1969 The meeting of Mayor and Council pursuant to the Charter of the City of Smyrna was held at City Hall February 3, 1969 and called to order at 7:00 P. M. with Mayor G. W. Kreeger presiding. Council Members present: J. B. Ables, B. F. Stewart, C. 0. Canada, Homer Kuhl and C. W. Armour. Absent: J. C. Porterfield and R. H.-Wood. -Others present, B. T. Tate, C. M. Hamby, J. E. David, L. W. Charles and representative of Smyrna -Herald. In the first order of business, the Council voted unanimous -on Homer Kuhl's tdotion which was seconded by B.• F. Stewart to set zoning hearings on March 17, 1969 to consider, -rezoning the - following properties: 1. W. A. MacKenna,•Rolling View Drive, R-1 residential to R-2 multiple family. 2. Marion L. Coppenger property, Atlw to Road at Love Street S. E., from R-1 residential to C-1 local commercial. 3. Geneva B. Arnold.property, next south of Coppenger property, from R-1•residential to District "C". The request for City sewer tap-ons in the area of Old Concord Road at Plaza Drive was denied by reason the property of Leroy Martin was not contiguous with the existing corporate limits. Commercial building permits were -submitted by Building Inspector C. M. Hamby and on his recommendation approved by unanimous vote except as recorded. Company Type Permit Location Motion Second Star Bldg. & Restaurant 852 Concord Rd. J.B. Ables C.W. Armour Dev., Inc. C.J. Thomas Addition Atlas Sign Co. 2 Neon signs Colite Ind. Inc. Glore Bros. Crowder Sign Co. Atlas Sign Co. Addition, Canopy Glass Enclosure Sign Replacing Sign Bank of Smyrna C.W. Armour C.O. Canada So. Cobb Dr. Master Kleen C.O. Canada B.F. Stewart Cherokee -Rd. - Standard Oil B.F. Stewart C.W. Armour Co., Spring Rd. Dairy Queen J.B. Ables B.F. Stewart So. Cobb Dr. Dayton Tires B.F. Stewart C.O. Canada So. Cobb Dr. Davis Bros. J.B. Ables B.F. Stewart A&S Contrs. Addition, Rounder J.B. Ables C.O. Canada Kitchen So. Cobb Dr. The following permits were withheld and no action taken pending sub- mission of additional information, specifications, etc: . S.R. Phillips 181x43' Permit withheld pending additional Addition information. Motion J. B. Ables, second Homer Kuhl. Paker Neon So. Cobb Plaza, held for additional Sign Co. information. Foto-Mat Held for 30 days per motion J.B. Corp. Ables, second C. 0. Canada. . . Sign Davis Standard Oil Company referred to Councilman Homer Kuhl for inves- tigation. 191 (Continuation of February 3, 1969 Meeting) Mayor G. W: Kreeger recommended the erection,of a sign located in the area of the intersection of Spring Road and the four - lane. The welcome or directional sign referred to J. E. David for location. A petition was submitted and read in Council covering resi- dential business license for Mrs. Helen Futch of 2555 Rolling View Drive. The type of business to be known as Helen's Kitchen and the merchandise consisting of preparing and packag- ing a product known as Russian tea. In the long.discussion, agreement was reached that W no commercial deliveries or pick up shall originate from the home, (b) no changes in the resi- dential structure, (c) no inventory of supplies on the premises, and (d) no on -street parking.It was further agreed that the residential business license shall be issued for a.period of six months from the date of submission of a revised petition showing the name of the new owner of the property at 2520 Rolling View Drive and further -the revised petition shall carry the signature of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Goller, they having appeared in Council ►-� in opposition to the issuance of the permit. The motion of C.W. Armour authorizes the issuance of a six months permit provided the above stipulations are met and in full compliance with the existing ordinances of theCity of Smyrna.and clearance of the zVj Cobb County Health Department inspection. Motion seconded by _ B. F. Stewart and voted unanimous. Councilman Homer Kuhl reported on the status of residential business licenses as a result of an annual survey. In discussion, all residential business licenses were authorized for issuance except two one -chair beauty shops which were reported in violation of existing ordinance. A motion by J. B. Ables allows Connie's Beauty Box and Shirley's Beauty Den to continue operation on the 1968 permit through February 17, 1968 at which time Mrs. Connie Spruce and Mrs. Shirley Massey shall appear before Council to show cause why a 1969 permit should be issued. Motion seconded by C. W. Armour and voted unanimous. Councilman C. W. Armour reported on current malt beverage appli- cations. The first application brought before Council was signed by Mr. Frank..Crane. of the Big Apple Supermarket on Spring Road. A Check.out of the applicant and the location was reported as meeting all the requirements of the City malt beverage ordinance; however, Mr. Armour's committee recommended denial of the application by virtue of teenagers handling, storing, checking out and delivering merchandise for customers. On the motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by Homer Kuhl, the application for the Big Apple Supermarket was denied. The vote on the motion was unanimous. The malt beverage application (pouring) for Pizza Inn on Old Concord Road was approved on a vote of three to two. The motion by B. F. Stewart, seconded by C. 0. Canada. Voting for the issuance of the license, B. F.-Stewart, C. 0. Canada and C. W. Armour. Voting against the motion J. B. Ables, Homer_ Kuhl. Councilman Homer Kuhl discussed the December financial reports which showed one department.over the budget for the six months period but the over all report showed $45,099 under the approved budget for the same period. Mayor Kreeger requested the Council to consider an increase in the monthly refuse collection fee. The minutes of December 2, 1968 were approved as presented. Motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by C. 0. Canada. The vote was unanimous. On Homer Kuhl's motion the minutes of December 16, 1968 were approved as presented. Second to the motion by C. W. Armour. The vote was four for acceptance. J. B. Ables abstained by reason of absence December 16 meeting. Mayor G. W. Kreeger requested the Hensley -Schmidt study.by George Adams in reference to left turn control devices at all intersections be reviewed, checked out and reported in next Council meeting. 192 (Continuation of February 3, 1969 Meeting) Mr. Joe H. Anderson submitted his petition in Council requesting annexation of a parcel of land containing ten acres, more or less, formerly owned by Leila Whitfield plus a parcel approxi- mately 2.4 acres formerly owned by Tommy Towles. -The motion of C. W. Armour annexes the above described property into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna as part of Ward #1. Said petitioner agreeing to abide by all the existing ordinances, regulations and codes of the City*of Smyrna and to pay regular City taxes on the described property as they become due. Motion seconded by J. B. Ables and.voted unanimous. Above annexation to be known as Parcel #9 and #10 of the 1969 House Bill. It was requested by Mayor G. W. Kreeger that.a check out be made in regard to real estate sign at the entrance of Deerwood subdivision. Complaints originated from residents in the area. J. E. David requested to investigate and notify the owners. Councilman J. B. Ables read the recommendation from the Civil Service Board promoting officers D. A. Farmer and John Young to the position of police sergeant. Recommendation held in abeyance pending police committee meeting February 5, 1969. On the motion of C. 0. Canada the City Hall was authorized to prepare a check in the amount of $5,000 on the Security National Bank, said check payable to City of Smyrna Extension and Construction Fund. The purpose of the above transaction or appropriation is to meet January accounts payable as well as the first estimate from J. E. Lovern .Construction Company covering installation of the pump station in the East Side Apartrnent.project. Motion seconded by Homer Kuhl and voted unanimous. There being no further business, the Council adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P. M. Next meeting February 17, 1969, 7:00 P. M. MEMO: The following action'to be recorded in the finalized minutes as of this date. A parcel of land was annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna known as the existing right-of-way of Woodlawn Terrace, formerly Loudermilk Road, and recorded per plat submitted as parcel #8 of the City of Smyrna .1969 House Bill. - FEBRUARY 17, 1969 The mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at -City Hall, February.17, 1969 and called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by presiding officer Mayor G. W. Kreeger. . All Council Members present except R. H. Wood, Councilman Ward #3. Also present: C. M. Hamby, Building Inspector, Scott Jackson, Tax Assessor, J. E. David, Public Works Superintendent, Berl T. Tate, City Attorney, W. L. Westbrook, Plumbing Inspector, and representative of Marietta Daily Journal. Also in attw-ndance and recognized by the Mayor were Mr. Flanahan, Scout Master, and Troup 710 who were celebrating "Citizenship Week". No citizens were present to speak before the Council. In the first order of business the Council on unanimous vote set the hearing. date to. consider the rezoning of .the J.oe H. Anderson property from-R-1 residential to R-2. apartments. The parcel of land being 528 feet by 1025 feet is located in the southeast corner of LL 808 of the 17th District, 2nd Section of Cobb County, Smyrna, Georgia. The date per motion of J.. C. Porterfield, sec.anded by B. F. Stewart, was called out for. March 17, 1969, at 7;00 o'clock (P.. M. pending -Governor's' Signature on City of Smyrna House Bill legally incorporating said property within corporate limits of City of 'Smyrna ..** tF .