04-19-1971 Regular MeetingApril 19, 1971
The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia,
April 19, 1971, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. In the absence of Mayor Harold L. Smith who
was out of'. -town, Mayor Pro-Tem John C. Porterfield presided. All Council Members were
present. Also present were City Clerk, L. W. Charles, City Attorney:G. W. Carreker
D. Scott Jackson, J. E. David, N. Proctor, Leon Hood, Donald Atkinson, Dick Williams
of Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge, and a representative of the Marietta Journal, and
WBIE.
Invocation was by Councilman Hubert Black and Pledge to the Flag was led by.Council-
man Homer Kuhl.
Under Citizen Reports, Mr. F. M. Whitmore of 1539 Roswell Street appeared before Council
with a complaint that due to poor drainage, water had backed up in the lower level of
his home ruining his furnace and damaging his home. Public Works Superintendant
J. E. David stated that some work had been done"with a tractor to correct the
situation and the work would be completed as soon as he could secure a blade which
was needed for the grading.
Building Inspector L'eon'Hood reported he had only one commercial building permit but
since it was tied in with an annexation request, it would be withheld at this time.
ISM Mr. Paris Lee represented the petitioner for an annexation request for property located
,It, in LL 381, formerly known as Dunton Trailer Park. The property 'is adjacent to the
M City corporate limits at Lake Park. The property where the proposed -road running from
�4 Smyrna Hills Road is zoned C-2 in the county -and the proposed "parking area is zoned C-1 in
U the county. Cost'of sewerage to the property was estimated at '$3000. Councilman
U C. 0. Canada stated he would like for the developer to pay two-thirds of the.cost
of the sewers. Cost of a 6" water main was estimated at $2500< Mr. Lee was excused
to talk with 'the developer on water and sewer costs. The -'developer was not agreeable
to absorb the tota.l cost of the water main. Mr.. Lee withdrew the petition in order
to secure firm estimates on sewerage and water.
Councilman C. 0. Canada reported the Birch Street 'project whould be completed the
latter part of the week. The paving will be scheduled as soon as the Sewer -project
is completed..
In connection with the Concord -Love Street widening project, Councilman Arthur T. Bacon
motioned that the street committee be authorized to hire Paul Brown and Bill Alexander
to acquire rights -of -way where needed at a'maximum'of $100'per parcel, $50.00 each
appraisal, $50.00 each negotiation. If condemnation proceedings are necessary,
the fee paid Mr. Brown and Mr. Alexander would be $75.00 per day in court. The motion
was seconded by Councilman J. P. White'voted unanimously.
Mayor Pro-Tem'J. C. Porterfield read a letter from Robert L. Sutton, counter engineer,
regarding a Resolution covering acquisition and clearance of rights -of -way withcontrol
of future encroachments and regulations of vehicular traffic on highway construction
projects. Mr. Sutton stated the Resolution must be completed prior to April 20, 1971.
On motion by Councilman Marston Tuck, seconded by Hubert Black, the Resolution
was approved and sighed by all Councilmen and the City Clerk. Mr. Porterfield
recommended the Mayor be contacted early April 20th in order that he may sign the
Resolution and it be taken to the county office.
Plans for Atlanta Street widening were reported still in the State Highway Department
office.
Sanitation Supervisor V. M. Broyles, discussed before Council the proposal of Roy P.
Fowler, Jr., President Complete Refuse Removal, Inc., of the city owned property
consisting'of 52 acres located'on North Cooper'Lake Road. The proposal included:
Complete would operate and maintain a sanitary landfill meeting all requirements of the
Health Department regulations, the proper burial of all refuse daily,. provided the
necessary manpower and equipment to see that the landfill is properly maintained,.
maintain, bt all times, proper access to the unloading area. The City would furnish
the land, maintain the road to the treatment plant, compensate Complete Refuse Removal,
Inc., at the rate of $600 per month. Councilman C. 0. Canada motioned that the attorney
for Mr. Fowler -and the'City Attorney draw up a contract of facts discussed on'the
landfill and specifically the items listed above, and return to the next Council
meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman.J. P. White. Vote on the motion was
unanimous.
Two bids were reole1ved for paving the area where the old police station was located
and the 140' alley, north from Bank StreeT, The bids are recorded as.follows:
C. W. Matthews, Marietta, Georg+a $1,644.50
John F. Hancock, Woodstock, Georgia 1,976.00
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Councilman Hubert Black motioned that the bid be awarded to the l:ow bidder, C. W.
Mathews Contracting Company. The motion was seconded by J. P. White and voted
unanimously. This work is to be paid from State Grants Fund.
Two sealed bids were opened and recorded as follows on installation of the water
lines and casing to the Burson property, Herodian Way:
W. P. Lord, Smyrna, Georgia $5,916.50
J. E. Lovern, Smyrna, Georgia $5,965.00
On motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the bids were referred to
the water committee for study and authority to act on best bid. The vote was
unanimous.
Sealed bids were opened and read on three new police cars and recorded as follows:
Day's Chevrolet, Inc., Acworth, Ga.
(1)
(8 cy)
$3,292.59
(2)
(8. Cy)
$6,769.46
(a)
(6 .Cy)
$6 , 529,. 46
Wade Ford, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.
(1)
(8 Cy)
$3,181.42
(2)
(8 Cy)
$3,202.01
Leiphart Chevrolet, Atlanta, Ga.
'(3)
(8 CY)
$3,127.27
John Smith, Atlanta, Ga.
(3)
(8Cy)
$3,301.85 ea.
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(3)
(6 Cy)•
$3,071.89
The bids were referred 'to committee
for study
and
recommendations.
The low bid of $1466.00 submitted by the Calhoun Company, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for
installation of police department closed circuit TV was approved in committee and
a purchase order issued.
Report of employees' retirement plan was deferred to the next meeting.
Report on the Eastside sewage facility was deferred to next meeting. Councilman
Marston Tuck stated all sections underlined in the finalized contract represent the
provisions requested by the city.
Dave Bowman of Carolyn Drive requested that a hearing date not be set for the rezoning
of the Mac Kenna property on Spring Road. Mayor Pro-Tem J. C. Porterfield stated that 3�
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Council had no alternative but to set a hearing date. On motion by Councilman C. 0.
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Canada, seconded by Homer Kuhl, hearing date for consideration of rezoning the
MacKenna property was called out as May 17, 1971. Vote on the motion was five to one. tk.
Marston Tuck opposed.
May 17, 1971 was the hearing date set for consideration of rezoning Lots 21 and 22., ;
Cherokee Road from District C to C-1 on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Athur.T•. �.
Bacon. The vote was unanimous.
A signed petition was submitted in Council by residents on Kennesaw Way to set a hearing'-.
date for consideration of rezoning 13 parcels on Kennesaw Way from residential to
commercial. Councilman Hubert Black motioned the hearing date be set for May 17,
1971 to consider rezoning of the 13 parcels from R-1 to District C. The motion seconded;;;
by Homer Kuhl"and the vote was unanimously.
Finance Chairman Hubert Black called out June 1, 1971 as the deadline for submitting I.
all departmental budgets, for the new fiscal year. j
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Approval of March 1 and 15, 1971 minutes was deferred to the next meeting.
Councilman C. 0. Canada stated the sewer committee met Saturday morning and in reviewing
commercial sewer rates found they were extremely low. Mr. Canada motioned that the
sewer rates on all commercial businesses be 750 of the water bill, effective June 1, `
1971-. The motion.was seconded by Arthur T. Bacon and vote on the motion was unanimous.
Public Works Supt. J. E. David was requested to check on -all businesses on City
sewerage but not now on the City water system and the possibility of a swap out
with the county. Mr. David to report back at the next meeting.
Mr. C. 0. Canada was requested to contact the county in regard to the latest information •
on the Dog Control Ordinance. x
An Ordinance prohibiting BB guns, air rifles, etc., in the City limits was reported in
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work and would be ready by the next Council meeting.
J. E. David submitted cost figures in the amount of $972.00 for correcting the drainage '
problem at 1897 Creat Trail and surrounding area. The matter was referred to J. P.
White. Mr. White to report back at the next meeting. t
Councilman C. 0. Canada reported the fence at Brinkley Park had been completed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M." `r;{
Next meeting May 5, 1971•
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GARAGE, TREATMENT PLANTS ! WATER, STREET
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FINANCE 8 ADMINISTRATION
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