05-01-1967 Scheduled MeetingMAY 1, 1967
The scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council, pursuant to the Charter,
was held May 1, 1967 at 7:30 P. M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided
with all Council Members present, Department Heads, City Attorney
and Inspectors.
In the first order of business, Mr. James E. David was requested to
contact Mr. Ben L. Hill, Jr., 104 Estelle Court, to resolve a re-
ported drainage problem in the rear yard area of Mr. Hill's
property.
The issuance of a "Land Use Permit" came up for hearing as per ad-
vertised petition. Spokesman for the petitioner, Mr. H. L. Scoggins,
reported the "Land Use Permit" would cover: (a) a structure known
as the Four Square Gospel Church, (b) construction within one year
or when funds are available, (c) will not use existing buildings,
(d) assurance that property is available prior to�construction,-
(e) building permit would be issued upon request. Motion by R. H.
Wood that "Land Use Permit" be issued with stipulation that the
present structures on the Georgia Richards property, known as 414
and 416 Powder Springs Street, shall not be used for meetings and
or church purposes, and further that a building permit shall be
issued for a Four Square Gospel Chiirch upon application, this to
be accomplished within one year from above date. The motion was
seconded by D. L. Mixon and voted unanimous.
On the report of City Attorney Berl T., Tate regarding the acquisition
and deeds for the Spring Road right-of-way, a motion was made to
annex the Alice I., Carl M., and John J. Deaton property on East
Spring Road (next east of Hightower property). Motion further states
the property shall come under Ward One of the City of Smyrna, shall
be zoned under the existing zoning of Cobb County (C-2) and that the
petitioners agree to abide by all ordinances, codes and regulations
of the City lof 'Smyrna,-land`to pay to the City of Smyrna regular taxes
as they become due on the annexed property, approximately 20.•6 acres.
The motion to annex by C. W. Armour, seconded by B. F. Stewart.
Motion carrired.
The Mayor and Council on April 17 discussed with the Calvary Children's
Home officials the feasibility of connecting the home on City sewerage
facility. On this date, the Mayor requested cost estimate covering
sewer installation, pump and force main to Hawthorne Street'or Belmont
Shopping Center. In the above dated meeting the estimated cost as
reported by'J. E. David and P. J. Sutton was $22,000. The Council
agreed to reconsider the above at a time when funds would be available.
The contract for sale of City owned property on. South Cobb Drive (7.55
acres) submitted by Roy Meadows Real Estate Company in the amount of
$50,000 was rejected on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by D. L. Mixon,
and voted unanimous.
The committee, chairmaned by Councilman B. F. Stewart, met on April 24.,
to open sealed bids covering Deerwood Subdivision trunk lines., force
main and pump station. Said bids tabulated and submitted this date
for Council acceptance. The bid tabulation as bubmitted:
Arthur Pew Construction Company $29,301.32
Chamblee, Georgia
R. L. Hamby $25,133.80
Marietta, Georgia
J. E. Lovern $25,123.32
Smyrna, Georgia
The committee recommended Council acceptance of the J. E. Lovern bid
by reason of low cubic yard cost of rock excavation. Motion by B. F.
Stewart, seconded by J. C. Porterfield, that the contract per speci-
fications submitted be awarded to the J. E. Lovern Construction
Company in the amount of $25,123.32. The vote was unanimous.
(Continuation of May 1, 1967 Meeting)
�uncilRwa How Kuhl reported on traffic control devices, widening
Re roaY, Cobb Drive from Powder Springs north. Council
requested Mr. Kuhl and P. J. Sutton secure cost of signal,devices
to be submitted in a called meeting of Mayor.and Council. This
to be accomplished prior to the end of the fiscal period as an
appropriation from the 1966-67 State Grants to Municipalities.fund.
A plan was submitted in Council by J. C. Porterfield to connect
sewerage from concession stand and restrooms, Jonquil Park, to the
dedicated easement from Ray Newton, Inc.
The Council accepted as submitted the Smyrna official plumbing
code and adopted as amended on motion by Homer Kuhl covering pages
No. 13 through 122, and authorized reproduction and distribution
at a cost to be determined, this to be effective July 1, 1967.
The motion was seconded by J. B. Ables and voted unanimous. MEMO:
No changes were submitted covering the administrative section., ,^(
Mr. C. M. Hamby, building inspector, submitted the
plans for the
medical building on Stephens and King Streets and
recommended the
issuance of a building permit with a provision the
Council waive
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the existing set backs per current ordinance. The
set back re-
quested on Stephens Street was 201 and 181 set back
from right-of-
way on King Street. It was also reported the City
of Smyrna would
resolve a drainage problem. On motion by J. B. Ables,
seconded by
Homer Kuhl, the building permit was authorized for
issuance and thb
variances called out in Council were granted. The
vote on the
motion was unanimous.' MEMO: Set back variances
approved by
reason of no parking in front of building.
The Council also approved on C. W. Armour's motion a sign to be
erected by the Artistic Neon Company for the Majik Market on East
Spring Road. The minutes of April 3, 1967 were accepted as amended
on motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by R. H. Wood. Motion carried.
Abstained, Homer Kuhl, by reason of absence. Minutes covering the
meeting of April-17, 1967 approved as amended on motion C. W. Armour,
seconded D. L. Mixon. Motion carried. J. B. Ables abstained by
reason of absence.
The Mayor and Council discussed the proposed ordinance regulating
the sale of malt beverages within the corporate limits. The ordi-
nance as submitted, section one through section sixteen, was on
motion D. L. Mixon adopted. Motion seconded by J. C. Porterfield
and carried six to one. J. B. Ables voting against.
The Council approved an expenditure of $2,052.00 covering the cost
of installing six inch cast iron water line in the right-of-way of
Jones Shaw Road from Cherokee Road west a distance 1200 feet. This
action approved to replace the existing two inch line inadequate
for future expansion. It was further -reported that installation
be completed prior to the Jones Shaw resurfacing contract. The
above on motion by J. C. Porterfield_, seconded by D. L. Mixon, and
voted unanimous.
To continue the corporate City limits on the west right-of-way of
South Cobb Drive, the Council voted unanimous to annex a 201 strip
of land located between the proposed Standard Oil Service Station
and the Howard Furniture Store. On motion D. L. Mixon, seconded
by B. F. Stewart,, the 20' by 2001, strip per signed petition of
owner, T. A. Merritt, Jr., was annexed into the corporate limits
of the City of Smyrna as part of Ward No. Seven.
In other action, the Council:
1. Agteed to drafting an ordinance authorizing the levy of 1% tax
on life insurance companies doing business within the City
limits.
2. Adopted on a five to two vote a Resolution to Congressman
John W. Davis requesting action in connection with setting
the examination date for applicants -to fill the position;of
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(Continuation of May 1, 1967 Meeting)
Postmaster, City of Smyrna. Referred to City Attorney for
preparation and mailing. Motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by
J. C. Porterfield. Voting against the motion, .D. L. Mixon
and R. H. Wood.
3. Finance Chairman J. B. Ables requested Councilmen and depart-
ment heads to set up preliminary figures covering 1967-68
financial budgets to be finalized in mid month meeting in June.
4. Wrecker service operations, Concord and So. Cobb Shell Station,
as reported by B. F. Stewart, were referred to Police Com-
mittee for action.
5. City Engineer, J. E. David, requested to check out and report
drainage problem Old Concord Road on report of D. L. Mixon.
6. Agreed to permit an ornamental sign erected by the Hickory
Acres Garden Club and placed on City right-of-way in Hickory
Acres north end.
7. Referred the erection of two chain link fences on Spring Drive
to Mr. C. M. Hamby, building inspector, for check out.
Mayor and Council recognized Mr. Berl T. Tate and expressed appre-
ciation .for excellence in performance of his assignment as City of
Smyrna Attorney.
A motion was made to adjourn. The time 9:25 P. M.
Next meeting May 15, 1967, 7:30 P.M.
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MEMO: In the meeting of May 1, 1967, the following items were
discussed and deferred:
Progress Reports; Connector Road Atlanta to Ward Street
Sidewalk Bids, R.O.W., Easements
Scout Hut.- Pinedale & McCauley
Old Automobiles in the Corporate Limits
Amended Zoning Ordinance R-1 & R-2
Local Gas Co. Sales Office
MAY 8, 1967
A special meeting was called by Mayor G. W. Kreeger to meet at City
Hall 7:30 o'clock P. M., above date, to discuss and resolve abnormal
refuse collection complaints. Motion by C•. W. Armour to declare.
the meeting a regular called meeting. Motion seconded by B. F.
Stewart and voted unanimous. Presiding, Mayor G. W. Kreeger, and
all.Council Members present except D. L. Mixon.
In the first order of business, Council discussed with Mr. C. C.
Lee, fence contractor, the erection of metal fences on Spring Drive.
Item referred to Councilman C. W. Armour to resolve, failure to
obtain City permit and erection of front yard fences in restricted
subdivision.
On recommendation of building inspector, C. M. Hamby, and per
motion by J. C. Porterfield, ibsuance of permit was granted for
addition to north side of Fouts Sinclair Station on North Atlanta
Road. Motion seconded by R. H. Wood. Voted unanimous.
Mr. C. M. Hamby, City Building Inspector, brought before Mayor and
Council the erection of one neon sign located on improved land,
1003 Spring Road and known as Stop N Go Market. Sign installed by
Atlas Neon Company, Northeast Freeway, Atlanta, Georgia in violation