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03-16-1970 Mid-Monthly Meeting(Continuation of March 2, 1970 meeting) 281 On motion by J. P. White the new bond schedule for the police department was referred back to committee for report April 6, 1970. Damage to police uniforms while fighting fire at Stephens Lumber Company was discussed. It was agreed that a purchase order be issued to replace these items. On motion by J. P. White) seconded by Homer Kuhl, authorization was given to recruit thrtith'Civil Service two additional men for the police depart- ment making a total of twenty-five. The vote was unanimous. Mr. H. M. Cheshire requested that the old flag in Council Room be sent to his son in Viet Nam. This was approved on motion by Hubert Black, seconded by J. P. White. Plumbing Inspector W. L. Westbrook requested that the following named men be approved for the Plumbing Board: David C. Loner, South Cobb Plumbing Co., Master Plumber Harold Mines, Mines Plumbing Company, Master Plumber Terral Newton, St asco Plumbing Company, Journeyman P. B. Harrison, Morgan Plumbing' Company, Journeyman LO These men were approved on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Hubert Black. tt in Adjourned 11:05 P. M. W U MARCH 16, 1970 The mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna was held at City Hall on March 16, 1970 and called to order by presiding officer Mayor Harold L. Smith at 7:30 o'clock P.M. All members of council were present. Others present: L. W. Charles, D. Scott Jackson, J. E. David N. Proctor, G. W. Carreker, W. L. Westbrook, Truett Grogan, Cliff Drennon, Leon Hood, Vic Broyles, Joe Bork of Hnesley Schmidt, Inc., and a represent- ative of the Marietta Journal and WBIE. Invocation was by Mr. Dean Milford of -the Faith United Methodist Church. Mr. A. D. Birchfield with Cub Scout Pack 524 was in attendance and led the Council in Pldege of Alleginace. Mr. Birchfield also stated that his Cub Scout Pack would like to participate in a clean up project on Atlanta Street from Love Street to Campbell Road. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by' J. P.'White, and voted unanimously, permission was given for the clean up project by Pack 524. Mr. Vic Miltiades of the Smyrna Jaycees was in attendance and stated that in January the -Jaycees had submitted a Code of Ethics to council and wanted to know the status of the resolution. Councilman Homer Kuhl stated the City of Smyrna already has a Code of Ethics which was part of the "swearing in" ceremony in January 1970, and known as Senate.Resolution 25 approved in both houses of the General Assembly in 1968. Mr. Kuhl motioned that the City of Smyrna adopt this resolution as a city ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hubert Black and approved unanimously. Marston Tuck recommended that a copy of the ordinance be given to,each councilman, each department head, and a copy sent to the Jaycees. Mrs. Kathy Ashford reported that the. fence at the entrance of Creatwood had been knocked down and needed.repairing. This item referred .to Mr. J. P. White. Mr. Paul Grebe commented on the mobile home still on the premises of the Four Square Gospel Church on Powder Springs Street, cars with Florida tags, and horses next door to the church in violation of the city ordinance. He also asked for assistance for motorists when I-75 is closed from April 1, 1970 to -July, 1970. Removal of the.mobile home and horses turned over.to police department f or action. Councilman Marston Tuck reported he had acquired 500 additional dogwood trees and they would be given away Friday of this week at the engineers building and Saturday at City Hall. He also reported that 700 trees have been planted in the parks. A member of the Smyrna Jaycees asked for permission to close three lanes on Ward Street on April 18 for the Jonquil Parade. On motion by Marston Tuck, 282 (Continuation of March 16, 1970 Meeting) seconded by Hubert Black permission was granted for closing of the two east lanes on Ward Street, April 18, 1970 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P. M. The vote was unanimous. Councilman Homer Kuhl motioned, seconded by J. P. White, that the petition be granted for annexing the Chastain property into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna under the existing Cobb County zoning and made a part of Ward 1. The property fronts on Corn Road and consists of two lots lying west of the existing corporate limits 172 feet on the north side of Corn Road and thence northerly 597 feet. Petitioner agrees to abide by all ordinances and codes of the city of Smyrna and pay regular taxes as they become due and payable or an amount equivalent thereto for city services rendered. The vote was six to one, Arthur Bacon abstained. The petition of Emory W. Chastain, Jr. was submitted in council to rezone the above described parcels of land together with the•existing acreage located in the corporate limits from 341 and R-2 to C-1, local commercial area. Motion to accept and advertise petition by J. C. Porterfield, seconded by Homer Kuhl. The motion carried six to one and the date for the hearing was set for April 6, 1970. Arthur Bacon abstained. The Council authorized on J. P. White's motion to advertise the zoning petition of Hershel S. Ray, 1061 Concord Road from Distric,"C" to C-1 restricted, 7-Eleven type store. The motion was seconded by J. C. Porterfield and sets April 20, 1970 for the public hearing of the above described property. Petition for mobile home, office use only, on the Jack Boone property was withdrawn. Commercial building permits were brought before the Council by Inspector Leon Hood with the following action recorded: 1. Colite Industries, Inc., one sign for Costa Drug Company, Spring Street. Approved on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by J. P. White. The vote was unanimous. 2. Directional sign, Hollis Street and Concord Road, for Smyrna Springs Apartments. Motion to erect the sign by J. P. White, seconded by Marston Tuck. In further discussion, the building inspector recommended the applicationib denied pending further investigation. 3. Artistic Neon Sign Co., one 2' x 11' single face plastic lighted sign, Donut Cottage, 860 Concord Road. Approved on motion by J. C. Porterfield, seconded by C. 0. Canada and voted unanimously. 4. Artistic Neon Sign Co., one double.faced plastic lighted sign 3' x 7', and 3' x 6', for Carson Carpets, 2630 So. Cobb Drive.. Approved on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Arthur Bacon. The voet was unanimous. 5. Lester A. Ballentine, 984 Bank Street, enclose carpurt. A letter was attached to the application written by Mr. Lorenzo St. Armour, next door neighbor who stated he did not object to the carport not being ten feet from his property line. The permit was approved on motion by Arthur Bacon, seconded by Marston Tuck. The vote was unanimous. 6. One Hour Martinizing, 855 Concord Road, enlarge office. Approved on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada. The vote was unanimous. 7. Gordy Tire Company, Cherokee Road. Action of Mayor and Council on March 23, 1970 denied a request to renovate and/or improve the front of,the Gordy structure on Cherokee Road. Motion by J. P. White, seconded by Marston Tuck, to reconsider the Gordy Building application request. The vote to reconside was six to one, Homer Kuhl opposed. The discussion concerning the improvement brought out that the proposed structural changes added no additional material value to the structure and further the proposed front wall was reported as a safety factor. Approval to release the building application came on motion by J. C. WL:-te Porterfield, seconded by J. P. White, and the vote was unanimous. �On motion by Arthur Bacon, seconded by J. C. Porterfield, the "no parking" authorized on Bank Street was changed to "no overnight parking - 11:00 P. M. until 7:00 A.M." The present "no parking" will be in effect until new signs can be purchased and installed. The.vote was unanimous. (Continuation of March 16, 1970 Meeting) Councilman Arthur Bacon reported that twenty-three questionnaires concerning the underground refuse containers had been returned to the City Hall and further that all responses were in favor of the new method. Additional information on this will be reported following the normal rainy season during March. Other discussion hinged on installation costs, estimated at $4.00 per unit, and the second container falling in a range of $18.00 to $25.00. Mayor H. L. Smith, Councilman C. 0. Canada, Joe Bork of Hensley -Schmidt, Senator Cy Chapman and House Member Jack Henderson met with State Water Control Board member Mr. Williams on March 11, 1970. Mr. Williams re- quested the city submit revised plans for the Eastside treatment plant. City Attorney G. W. Carreker reported the following: a. The W. L. Turner tresspass suit finalized, per J. E. David. b. The Hildergarde P. Brown claim for damages/accident report in hands of insurance carrier. c. The claim for damages, Paul Myers, at Hawthorne crossover -- action and report pending. d. Damages to city property by Mr. Gilstrap -- recovery,iunf avorable. d� Annexation of Parcel #13 on Pat Mell Road was reported in work. W Councilman Homer Kuhl reported on the Stonecreek bridge at Bank Street U stating contact had been made with Superintendent of Cobb County Roads, Mr. Gene Jackson. It was tentatively agreed that pilings would be installed by Cobb County at a cost of $13,500 pending the commissioners approval. Mr. Kuhl further reported the State Highway Department would participate in this project. Mr. Homer Kuhl reported on Atlanta to Ward Street connector stating that two deeds of dedication have been received. Mr. Kuhl further announced a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, with Mr. Jim Gillis, Emory Parrish, Mayor H. L. Smith and himself regarding Atlanta, Love Street and Cherokee Road. + Councilman J. C. Porterfield reported the following action on water rates, retirement plans, safety meetings and insurance costs: a. Final report on City of Smyrna water rates deferred to April 6, 1970. b. Proposals covering employees retirement plan in work and basic plan more or less agreed upon. At this point the pension people are drawing up information to enable us to secure reports from other sources. This infor- mation should be received in very near furture. c. At the safety committee meeting held March 11, 1970 a driver education plan was discussed. Emphasis was placed on safety programs to eliminate the costly assigned risk plan and further it was reported that a study of city trucks was in progress together with an analysis of insurance costs. d. It was agreet that the current premium due and payable to Travelers covering workman's compensation in the amount of $17,173 shall be withheld pending a report of the current experience modifications. No malt beverage applications were brought before council for action. Councilman Homer Kuhl requested to check out complaint made by Mr. Huffman regarding towing service by Borrow Shell in amount of $15.00. All junked cars, dismantled and unoperable cars located in residential areas were ordered removed as per ordinance of record. Councilman C. 0. Canada recommended that Mr. J. P. White sign purchase request for all police car tires and that J. E. David sign purchase request for 'tires for all other vehicles upon check out and recommendation of garage supervisor Dale White. On motion by Arthur Bacon, seconded by J. P. White, the council voted to landscape and plant shrubbery at the new police station at an estimated cost of $375.00. Councilman J. P. White motioned that Open House at the New Police Station be set for April 18 from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. with dedication ceremony at 3:00 o'clock P.M. The motion approved on second by Marston Tuck. (Continuation of March 16, 1970 Meeting) On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by J. P. White, authorization was granted to remove stop signs at intersection of Church and King Streets and install a caution light;" estimated cost $200. The vote was unanimous. Councilman Marston Tuck reported a resident on Spring Drive had been digging vut basement for three years. The house is now vacant and up for sale. Building Inspector Leon Hood to check out and have building brought up to st and and . On motion by Marston Tuck, two additional men were -approved for the fire department. The motion was seconded by Arthur Bacon and approved unanimously. In final action, the council authorized the trailer at the -Four Square Gospel Church be removed from the premises March 17, 1970. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. •yv d L h, Mayor L. W. C a es, 1 y er ////I I Marston Tuck., Council -man Ward 1 Fire, Parks & Recreation Arthur Bacon, Councilman Ward 3 Sanitation`' C. 0. Canada, ounce man Ward 5 Garage, Treat ent Plants Hubert ac , Councilman Ward Finance & Administration White, Councilman Ward Police, Civil Defense Homer Kuhl, Coocilman Ward Streets & Maintenance