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On Motion by Hubert Black, seconded by J.C. Porterfield,
approval was given for any employee of the"City to participate
in two weeks military maneuvers, be paid the difference
between military pay and regular city pay, and that he
not be penalized for vacation time.- The vote was unanimous.
Council agreed, on C.O. Canada's regues, to send Wm. Steve
Knox to a two-day sewerage school at the University of
Georgia with expenses paid, approximate cost $50.00.
Meeting adjourned 10:31P.M. Next Meeting May 18,1970.
May 18,1970
The mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City
Hall, May 18, 1970, and called to order by presiding officer
Mayor Harold L. Smith at 7:30 o'clock P.M. All Council
Members were present except Councilman John C. Porterfield
and Homer Kuhl. City Clerk L. W. Charles was absent due
to illness and J.E. David was on vacation. Others present:
D. Scott Jackson, G.W. Carrkere, N. Proctor, Leon Hood,
W.L. Westbrook, Truett Grogan, Cliff Drennon, Jim Farley,
t1J Joe Bork of Hensley -Schmidt, and a representative of the
Marietta Journal and WBIE.
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Invocation was by Rev. J.T. McHan of the Sharon Baptist
Church.
David Conally, representing the owner of Smyrna Springs
Apartments, appeared before Council asking permission to
place apartment signs on the city right-of-way. Mr. 6nnnally
was informed this would b6nin violation of the sign or-
dinance and the proper procedure would be for him to get
permission from a property owner to place the sign on his
property and then make application for a permit at City
Hall.
A residential business license permit was approved for a
one -chair beauty shop at 1129 Powder Springs for Mrs.
Gloria Watson. A petition was submitted with signatures
from all residents within the required radius stating:;
they had no objections. Mrs Watson was informed there
would be no on street parking, no signs, and no employees.
The permit was approved unanimously on motion by Arthur
Bacon, seconded by Marston Tuck.
Building Inspector Leon Hood submitted application for
Colite Industries, Inc. for a four by fourteen double faced
lighted sign for Avco Finance Company located at �552
South Cobb Drive. The application was approved unanimously
on motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by J.P. White.
Deletion of sale of malt beverage stamps was the next item
to be considered by Council City Attorney G. W. Carreker
reported the 1964 malt beverageordinance states stamps
must nr drvutrly syysvhrf yo rsvh infibifusl vonysinrt snf
trbidion og yhr otfinsnvr in 1967_made no mention of
deletion of stamps, and further that all rules, ordinances
and regulations of said city not in conflict with this
ordinance, shall be and remain in full force and effect.
Councilman J.P. White reported one malt beverage application
for Johnny Reb Food Store, Cherokee Road, Was being processed;
application of T.C. Stanford of Pizza Inn withdrawn and
another application submitted; application for Smyrna
Recreation Center withdrawn.
Securance of bids for tires for city vehicles was deferred
pending completion of compiling necessary information;
however, in the meantime, it was recommended that three
prices be obtained for the purchase Sf all tires. -
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Mayor Harold L. Smith reported he had contacted Mr. Sam
Hensley on the Eastside sewage facility. Mr. Hensley is to
contact the State Water Quality Control Board to get more
details on what is actually needed for this project.
An informal Council Meeting to be held at City Hall,
Monday night, -May 25, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. was called by
Mayor Harold L. Smith. County officials will also be in
attendance.
It was reported that plat of Green Forest, Unit #4,along
with copy -of letter listing corrections to be made had been
given to Bill Blount on May 5,1970. No reply has been
received as of this date.
The modular home ordinance was deferred to June1,1970 meeting.
In the absence of Councilman Homer Kuhl, D. Scott Jackson
gave his report on current road projects as follows:
Personal contacts on Atlanta Street survey to be started
May 19,1970; State Highway Department has completedrequire-
ments survey Love and Concord but no report has been made
to the city at this time; has requested right turn lane
southeast corner Concord and South Cobb Drive, and right
gturn lane on Cherokee at northwest corner South Cobb Drive
and Cherokee Road.
Mayor Harold L. Smith reported drive way entrances had
been poured at the Citgo Station, within the-'20 foot
strip of land previously dedicated to the city for Love
Street widening. Mayor Smith had dontacted proper
authorities at State Highway Deparment and State Highway
engineer would be on location May 19,1970 to endorse
corrected plans.
A granite wall to be erected in the creek in rear of 636
Pretty Branch Drive to correct problems in sewer system
was discussed. An estimate of $728 to build the wall,
125 feet long and 4 feet high, had been submitted by
Joe Lester. On motion by Hubert Black, seconded by J.P.
White, authorization was given to award the contract in
in the amount of J�728 to Joes Lester. The vote was
unanimous.
Dredging operations of Stonecreek south of Brookview
Apartments was reported in work with negotiations in progress
to secure 25 foot right-of-way required for machine operatibn.
The amount of $17,975 was called out as the estimated cost
for new sewer facility to be installed on Birch Street,
exclusive of engineering costs. The facility would service
twenty houses; one house on the corner being too low.
Bids to be let at a later date when financing of the project
can be resolved.
D. Scott Jackson reporting for J.E. Daivd stated Mr.
Amico, Creatwood Trail, had been contacted on drainage
problem. Prices are being obtained on cost of pipe for
correction of this problem.
Another meeting on employee retirement plan was set for
10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 23,1970.
Report on safe driving classes was deferred in absence of
Councilman J.C. Porterfield; however, Marston Tuck reported
he had learned the instructor of the classes would set
up classes for those who did not complete the course.
Two subscriptions to the Atlanta Magazine for City Hall
and one copy to the library was reported taken care of.
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A letter from Cobb Gounty Beautification Commission addressed
to Cobb County Businessmen expressing appreciation of khat
has been done and requesting continued clean up efforts,
was read in Council.
Mayor Harold L. Smith reported he had been in contact with
the Georgia Power Company in regard to locating electricity
underground while Atlanta Street widening is in process.
In regard to city dog leash law, this matter to be discussed
with county officials at Monday night's meeting May 25,1970.
The present county ordiannce is restricted to unincorporated
areas of county only reported City Attorney G.W. Carreker.
A letter was presented to Mr. James B. Farley, Director
Smyrna Civil Defense, which was prepared by Attorney Carreker
regarding liability insurance and age limit of drivers. It
was suggested emergency vehicles be driven by volunteers
over twenty-five years of age.
Hensley -Schmidt invoice in the amount of $1405.45 covering
L0 preparation of 1970 House Bill was brought before Council.
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anl estimate was $700; however, justification
to of the was listed as the extremely tight schedule
resulting in much overtime work, and the additional 13
parcels added after the estimate was made. Authorization
to pay $1405.45 was on motion by Arthur Bacon, seconded
by C.O. Canada. Motion carried three to two. For the
motion, Arthur Bacon, C.O. Canada and Hubert Black.
Voting against the motion, J.P. White and Marston Tuck.
Annexation of Memory Lane Collier Road was deferred to
June 1, 1970 meeting at which time additional information
will be available on number of housed desiring annexation
and information on taxes that will be due the city has
been compiled.
Councilman Hubert Black stated libraries in surrounding
areas are open to the public more hours than our Smyrna
library and motioned that the city extend the hours of
the Smyrna library, effective July 1,1970, as follows:
Mondays through Thursdays 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and voted
unanimously.'
Approval of April minutes was deferred to next council
meeting due to absence of Councilmen Home Kuhl and John
C. Porterfield.
The budgets for the new fiscal year were reported in work
by Finance Chairman Hubert Blac, with only two or three
still in preparation.
All 1970 delinquent business licenses were reported to have
been paid with the exception of two or three.
Councilman Marston Tuck stated the pools would open the
last week in may, possibly the 28th and that cards for
city residents are currently being printed.
On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by C.O. Canada, Coach
A.D. Lattanzi will again be in charge of the pools. The
vote was unanimous. Also on motion by Mr. Tuck, seconded
by C. O. Canada, authorization was granted to hire an
assistant to Coach Lattanzi, to,:workapproximately thirty
hours per week, at a maximum salary of $300 per month.
In conjunction with hiring an assistant, it was recommended
that various childrens clinics be started such as tennis,
archery, golf, etc. at a nominal feerto the children.
Motion carried.
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It was re'po�ted by Councilman Tuck that the Fire D6partment
truck #43 was badly in need of a paint job. He estimated
the cost at 0700. After further discussion, Mr Tuck in
the form of a motion requested council permission to secure
bids for painting fire truck #43. The vote was unanimous
on second by Arthur Bacon.
A motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Arthur Bacon to
investigate th possibility of bringing vascars into the
city in high speed areas lost on a two to -three vote.
For the motion, Marston Tuck,•Arthur Bacon. Opposed,
Hubert Blacl�, ,C.O., Canada and J.P. White.
Investigation of -two Roswell Street addresses -where :in-
sulation and old auto parts and tires are stored was
referred to police committee.
C.O. Canada motioned that the Smyrna Boys Baseball League
be given permission to sell pen house to house on Saturday,
May 23, 1970. The motion was unanimous on second by J.P.
White.
Rooming houses on Powder Spring Street considered a
nuisance to the community was brought to the attention
of Council. Attorney G.W. Carreker reported there were
statutes to cover a disorderly house. Referred to Ward
#3 Councilman Arthur Bacon.
Mayor Harold L. Smith reported he had received a letter
fr.Dm the county stating the $9,000 check (sidewalk bond fund)
would be mailed at an early date.
It was reported that post office regulations prohibit the
use of any mail box being used for anything other than
mail; therefore '
herefore, another solution for a book drop would
have to be worked out.
On motion by Arthur Bacon, seconded by Marston Tuck, closing
of City Hall on Friday,,May 29 and Saturday, May 30, was
approved on unanimous vote.
On motion by Marston Tuck,, seconded by C.O. Canada, authorization
was granted to pay delinquent bills for ads in Wills High
and Campbell High Basketball Programs and to the Smyrna
Jaycees for ad, Jr. Miss Pagent Program. The vote was unanimous.
On motion by Hubert Blacl,seconded by J.P. White, easement
was granted to Southern Bell for placing conduit 26 to 30
inches deep and three feet from edge of road on Love Street.
Vote was unanimous.
Meeting d'ourne :59 P.M. Next meeting June 1,1970.
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HaroT,. Sm t'Mayor L. . Cha , City lerk
Marston Tuck, Councilman Ward 1
Fire, Parks„& Recreation
Arthur Bacon, C06 044_10L_
uncilman Ward 3 .
Sanitation
u.u. uanaaa councilman Ward 5
Garage, Trea ment Plants
Hubert Black, Councilman Ward 7
Finance & Administration
J.P. White, Councilman Ward 2
Police, Civil Defense
Homer Kuhl, ouncilman Ward 4
Streets & Maintenance
.C. Porterf eld, ouncilman Ward 6
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