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02-06-1967 Regular Meeting44 FEBRUARY 6 1967 A meeting was held pursuant to the Charter of the City of Smyrna at 7:30 o'clock P. M., February 6, 1967. Meeting called to order by presiding officer Mayor G. W. Kreeger with all Council Members, Department Heads, Building Inspector and City Attorney in attendance. There were no citizens appearing with problems to be brought before Council. In the first order of business, the Council referred to the pre- viously submitted specifications covering one American LaFrance Spartan fire apparatus with 1,000 gallon capacity capacity pumping engine.- On motion by Councilman Homer Kuhl and second by D. L. Mixon the Council voted unanimously to purchase bne new 1,000 - gallon pumper with all additional equipment called out in the specifications in the amount of $32,4.73 to be delivered within 200 working days from above date. The appeal of the Recorder's Court decision in the case of Charles L. Bailey, defendant, came up for hearing per petition submitted.. The case involved speeding on North Atlanta Road and improper tag:. On the hearing of evidence from Officers Harry Black and Joseph C. Dodd and from the defendant Charles L. Bailey, the Council voted six to one on motion by Homer Kuhl to uphold the action and decision of the City Recorder's Court. The motion was seconded by B. F. Stewart. Voting against the motion, J. B. Ables. In the meeting a group of citizens from the Carolyn -Spring Drive area brought before Council a problem concerning surface water drainage in the area. It was apparent from the evidence that certain deviations have been built in since the recording of the final and accepted plat submitted by developer Don Bridges (1958-1959). Mayor G. W. Kreeger requested the City Engineer meet with the citizens to arrive at a solution and cost, Report to be submitted February 20, 1967. Three sign permits were submitted by Inspector C. M. Hamby and on his recommendation were approved by unanimous vote as follows: Location Size Motion & Second By Office Building 4' x 5' sign D. L. Mixon - R. H. Wood 700 Old Concord Road Apartment sign 4' x 7' sign D. L. Mixon - B. F. Stewart Concord Road Illuminated Shopping Center 3' x 5' sign J. C. Porterfield, Belmont Hills second, B. F. Stewart Council set the date of March 6, 1967 for the public hearing per petition to rezone .from R-2 Duplex to R-2 Multiple Family Dwelling, Powder Springs at Grady Street, Farris Perry, owner. The bid per submitted specifications in the amount of $21,1.89.2.5 covering Ward Street widening, curb, gutter and drainage from Neel Contracting Company was approved. (See January 23, 1967 Minutes.) The original bid in the amount of $23.937.25 included sidewalks which per Councilman Wood's statement will be installed by Cobb County through the 1965 Improvement Bond Issue. On motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by J. C. Porterfield, City Attorney Berl T. Tate was authorized to amend the Electrovision, Inc. Ordinance excluding certain statements and sections regarding performance bond coverage. Said amendment to be submitted February 20, 1967. The City Hall submitted a status report covering the assignment and cost regarding the City of Smyrna street renumbering system and progress to date. It was brought out that certain preliminary reports are required: determination of dead lines, additional help, 4,5 10 (Continuation of February 6, 1967 Meeting) cost in the preparation of lists, mailing notices, changing all mailing records and addressograph plates, in addition to the submission of said lists to all utility companies, newspapers, and Smyrna Post Office. In connection with the above, Mayor Kreeger appointed a committee to follow up and report 2-20-67 with J. B. Ables, Chairman, C. W. Armour and Homer Kuhl. Councilman D. L. Mixon read the proposed revised Malt Beverage Ordinance. Certain comments relative to changes were called out and will be resubmitted for Council approval February 20, 10/67. An application for retail malt beverage license was submitted by Majik Market located at 1040 East Spring Road. A motion'to Issue said license by D. L. Mixon died for lack of a second. A motion by C. W. Armour'to table pending approval of new ordinance was seconded by J. C. Porterfield. The motion and second was withdrawn. Final action came on motion by D. L. Mixon, seconded by.B. F. Stewart, for issuance of the malt beverage license at Lo the above stated location. For the motion: B. F. Stewart. D. d4 L. Mixon, J. C. Porterfield and C. W. Armour. Voting against the motion, J. B. Ables, Homer Kuhl and R. H. Wood. W The minutes covering the meetings of Mayor and Council held January 9 and 23 vrere approved as submitted with two corrections called out. Motion by J. C. Porterfield, second R. H. Wood, and voted unanimous. From a report submitted in Council relating to the increased cost of water meters, the Council on D. L.•Mixon's motion increased the cost of water meters from the present rate to an amount equivalent to $25.00 additional cost to all residential and commercial users. The motion seconded by J. B. Ables was unanimous. Rates as follows: Si ze Revenue Present Rate New Rate 2-15-67 3/� " $ 75.00 $ 100.00 ill 150.00 175.00 1? 250.00 275.00 2" (160 GPM) 350.00 375.00 2" (170 GPM) (With By -Pass) 550.00 575.00 The Council accepted the committee's agreed proposal in connection with the delinquent irervice fees due the City .from Mr. Sam Cbchran as follows: Promissory note in the amount of $353.80 for delinquent sani- tation charges 'to be prepared covering a period of eleven months, February through December 1967, in equal payments; the $150.00 paid for 1967 business license is hereby changed to $75.00 (small furniture store)'and said refund has been applied to delinquent charges; further it was agreed that all City services as billed shall be kept current.. The above agreement on motion C. W. Armour, second J. C. Porterfield, and voted unanimous. On C. W. Armour's motion, new applicants for Trim Town garbage pick up method shall be billed at $1.75 per month for the bags in addi- tion to the cash payment covering cost of container. Motion seconded by J. B. Ables and voted unanimous. Council agreed to hold in abeyance proposed adjustment in garbage disposal fees pending further study by the committee. r There being no further business, almotion was made to adjourn. The time 10:35 P.M. The next" scheduled meeting February 20.. 1967.