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02-17-1969 Mid-Monthly Meeting192 (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 . 193 (Continuation of February 17, 1969 Meeting) The residential business permit committee, upon investigation, found two businesses were in violation of .the City of Smyrna residential business ordinance. Both Mrs. Connie Spruce of Connie's Beauty Box, and Mrs. Shirley Massey of Shirley's Beauty Den, were cited to appear before the•Mayor and Council at the regular business meeting on February 17, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. to show cause why their residential permit should not be'denied for 1969. First, Mrs. Connie Spruce, proprietor of Connie's Beauty Box located at 880 Cherokee Trail, who was found in violation of the ordinance in the area of on -street parking and employment of personnel, appeared before Council. Mrs. Spruce expressed a desire to comply with the ordinance in every respect. In consideration. of the above, motion was made by Homer Kuhl, seconded'by B. r. Stewart, to grant a 1969 residential,permit for operation of Connie's Beauty Box, subject to correction of above violations. Second, Mrs. Shirley Massey, proprietor of Shirley's Beauty In Den, located at 1439 Walker Street who was found in violation bf the ordinance in employing another operator only while she was disabled'due to sickness, stated that the situation had W been corrected and would notreoccur. In consideration of above, motion. was made by_ Homer Kuhl seconded ?by J. C. Porterfield to grant a 1969 permit to Shirley's Beauty Den. Both motions were approved by unanimous vote. As directed by Mayor and Council in February 3, 1969 meeting, Mrs. Helen Futch submitted new petition including the required signatures of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Edwards of 2520 Rolling View Drive and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Goller, J., 25.77 Rolling View Drive. Upon motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by C. 0. Canada, permission was granted for residential business permit for operation of Helen's Kitchen subject to six months review, all stipulations to February 3 meeting having been met. Approved by unanimous vote. CouncilmanJ. B. Ables read traffic study which he had received from G. S. Adams of Hensley -Schmidt covering various inter- sections in the City of Smyrna, school cross walks, and center line painting. After lengthy discussion,. there was a definite desire expressed by all around the table to make all of our intersections as safe as possible and increase the traffic flow for the benefit of the citizens. J. B. Ables, chairman of the committee to study traffic problems, was directed to send the report back .to Mr. Adams of Hensley -Schmidt for final check out to make sure that it met the latest standards set forth by the State of -Georgia and upon check out let out for bids to be returned on April.21, 1969, 7:00 o'clock P. M: at the regular Council meeting. Commercial Buildingr Permits; The following commercial permits were submitted in Council and on the._mcommendation_o.f Building _Inspector C. M. Hamby were approved for issuance on unanimous vote. 1. Barge Thompson, Inc.., addition to Southern -Bell dial office at'the corner of Spring Street and Mimosa Circle. Motion by ' Homer Kuhl, second by C. 0. Canada. 2. Artistic Neon Signs, 21x 8' plastic lighted sign attached to building over door at 2380 South Cobb Drive "Gins's". 3. Foto-Mat Corporation, erect building South Cobb Drive Plaza Shopping Center. Motion by Homer Kuhl and seconded by C. 0. Canada. 4. J. D. Daniel requested permission to re -letter existing sign. Motion by J. C. Porterfield,•seconded by C. W. Armour. 194 ` (Continuation of February 17, 1969 Meeting) 5. Parker Neon Sign Company, erect plastic lighted sign for . the European Health Spa on roof of building within South Cobb Plaza Shopping Center. Motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by J.' C. Porterfield. 6.. Anderson Pool Company, Inc., build 121 x 16' Hydratherapy pool within building located -in South Cobb Shopping Center. Motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by J. C. Porterfield.' MEMO:, Business License Committee requested to change City of Smyrna business license ordinance to allow the operation of a health club. 7. S. R. Phillips, erect building adjacent to present building, Cherokee Road. Motion by B. F. Stewart, seconded by C. 0. Canada. After lengthy discussion around the table on the dangers of intersection at Spring Road and Highway 41 and the various attempts to convince highway officials of the apparent hazards to and from Smyrna by 285 and 41, a motion was made by J. B. Ables, seconded by C. W. Armour, for Mayor G. W. Kreeger to appoint a committee to draw up a resolution from Mayor and Council, City of Smyrna,,to the state representatives request- ing study, re=design, and construction of safe entrance and exit lanes from 285 to Smyrna via Spring Road. Mayor Kreeger appointed J. B. Ables, C. W. Armour and C. 0. Canada to this committee. Concerning State Highway reimbursement S US 1383, Mayor Kreeger stated the necessary report had been mailed -to State Highway Department in January but no reply had.been received. A motion was made by J. B. Ables and seconded by C. W. Armour that salary adjustments for Sergeants.John Young and David Farmer be made according to the policy covering wage scale and labor grade. Approved by unanimous vote. The minutes of January 6, 1969 regular Council meeting were approved as corrected upon motion of J. C. Porterfield, seconded by C. 0. Canada. The January financial reports were deferred until next meeting. Concerning numerous complaints received from citizens about the entrance sign at Deerwood subdivision, J. E. David stated that Mr. Henry of Landmark Realty had agreed to'do whatever is necessary to correct the situation. J. E. David to follow up on this matter. Councilman Homer Kuhl, safety chairman stated his desire to be relieved of committee responsibility due to increased work load. His resignation was accepted and'Mayor Kreeger asked Councilman J. C. Porterfield to take over the responsibility. Mr. Porter- field agreed. ' J. B. Ables reminded Council it was agreed by all at a prior date to get sidewalk projects started in early Spring. Mayor Kreeger-directed other committee members to assist Chairman R. H. Wood in determining priority and necessary funds needed. Under Parks and Recreation, C. O.*Canada made a motion, seconded by Homer Kuhl, to lease property owned by Cobb County Board of Education located on Ward.Street directly across the street from Jash J. High School in LL 417 for $1.00 per year. CitybD improve area for recreational purposes. C. M. Hamby presented Mayor Kreeger with necessary papers from State to be filled out and mailed in order to obtain permission to*erect sign'advertising direction to City of Smyrna. Action on matter was deferred until next meeting. Council adjourned at 8:20 P. M. on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by J. C. Porterfield. M. (Continuation of February 17, 1969 Meeting) M", • J IC.-'' c2..�.�.•.... G. W. Kreeger, Mayor L. W. arles, City Clerk C. W. Armour, Councilman Ward 1, J,.,,/H-.—Ables, Councilman Ward 2, Sanitation Police, Fire & CD R. H. Wood, Councilman Ward 3, Homer Kuhl, Councilman Ward 4, Streets & Maintenance Finance and Administration C. 0: Canada, Coun ilman Ward S, J C. Porterfi uncilman Parks and Recreation and 6. Treat ent Plants -Garage U U B- Y. t ew t,-'Counc i loran Ward 7, Water 0