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05-19-1969 Mid-Monthly Meeting215 MAY 19, 1969 The mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council, Smyrna, Georgia, was called to order at 7:00 P. M., May 19, 1969, by presiding officer, Mayor George W. Kreeger. All Councilmen were present except Councilman R. H. Wood who took his seat at 7:24 P. M. Others in attendance were City employees, L. W. Charles, T. J. Grogg, James E. David, C. M. Hamby, City Attorney Berl T. Tate, the Marietta press, the Atlanta Journal, and radio station WBIE. Two citizens appeared with matters to bring before Council. Mrs. E. R. Manresa of Highland Drive, Smyrna, asked that theCity investigate a neighboring property as to a possible violation of a City ordinance prohibiting the keeping of fowl, in particular, geese which were creating a nuisance in the neighborhood.- Mayor .Kreeger said that the matter was being checked out and that, if in violation of a City ordinance, it would be curtailed. Mr. W. L. Thomas, a Cobb County resident, asked that Council grant him a license as a professional hypnotist. Mr. Thomas stated that he would sonn have a PH. D in Psychology and that he used hypnotism in connection with his psychological training. Mr. Thomas' request was referred to the business license committee for checkout. Lx3 Action on approval of a metal structure on Concord Road was de- ferred until the next Council meeting at the request of the owner C. L. McLane. Commercial building permits were brought before Council by C. M. Hamby, City Building Inspector. Concerning a permit requested by Magic Wand Car Wash on Hawthorne Street to move an additional wash bay structure onto the rear of the present property, and a request for construction of two uncovered wash bays at the South Cobb Drive location of Magic Wand, Councilman J. B. Ables motioned that both requests be granted. The action was seconded by B. F. Stewart and approved unanimously. (Pending -requested cleanup of South Cobb area). Mr. Hamby also reported that as per request before Mayor and Council previously, Brawner's Hospital was advised to provide one parking space for every two beds in their new addition. City Attorney Berl T. Tate reported that the ordinance on the prohibition of political posters was still in work and asked that consideration be delayed until the next meeting. A resolution drawn for the entrance of the City of Smyrna into the TOPICS program was read by J. B. Ables. The resolution was adopted upon a motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by Homer Kuhl and voted unanimously. The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS the Federal Highway Administration's Bureau of Public Roads has instituted a program to increase capacity and safety in traffic operations, known as the TOPICS PROJECT; and WHEREAS a part of the TOPICS program is a comprehensive investigation for the Atlanta Metropolitan planning area con- cerning improvements to municipal thoroughfares to increase traffic flow; and WHEREAS the City of Smyrna has been invited to participate in this study at a cost of approximately $2,500.00 with additional funds to be supplied by the City of Marietta, the State Highway Department and the Bureau of Public Roads; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA that the Honorable George Kreeger, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, be authorized to enter into an agreement to participate in the pilot study of TOPICS and to further advance the sums necessary for such participation. ls/ GEO. W. KREEGFR G. W. KREEG ER, MAYOR CITY OF SMYRNA 216 (Continuation of May 19, 1969 Meeting) A request from Mrs. Treadwell, a Smyrna resident, to park a camper on her property was granted upon a motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by C. 0. Canada and voted unanimously. (Residence 780 Linnwood Court). James E. David, Public Works Superintendent, reported on current road projects. .On South Cobb Drive at Concord -Road, the pro- posed third lane by Dickson's Shopping Center, no easement was required and progress was awaiting movement of utility pol&s by the Georgia Power Company. A needed road -widening easement was in work on the Coppenger property, the right-of-way, had been surveyed by Hensley -Schmidt, and the plat and legal description were in progress. The Council authorized City Attorney Berl T. Tate to proceed with condemnations needed for the paving of Woodlawn Terrace, by motion of Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada, approved unanimously. Also, James David reported on current water and sewer projects in Smyrna. He reported that the proposed drainpipe from the Payne to Mathis property was in progress with the obtaining of sufficient construction easements the only holdup. The needed sewerage easement on the Turley property was in work with only the signing of the easement and the letting of a check still to be accomplished. Pertaining to the easements needed to start work on the drainage of land on Elizabeth and Foster Streets, it was reported that the fee of $200.00 from each of the easement signees was needed to begin work. The area of Fuller Street near the Second Baptist Church, owned by 0. C. Hubert, was reported to be cleaned up as a result of action by Sanitation Supervisor V. M. Broyles. Mr. Hubert paid for the cleanup of the area by City employees, and the citation for violation of the City sanitation ordinance was dismissed. y Councilman J. B. Ables reported that the removal of old autos at service stations and residences was. in progress and would be a continuing process. City Attorney Berl T. Tate reported that action on the Fi-Fa concerning the property of J. T. Conn, 2942 Elizabeth Street, was in progress. The bid for painting and renovating the City of Smyrna water tower was read by Mayor Kreeger. The bid was for $1240.00 from the Decatur Tank and Tower Painting Company (Lloyd E. Williams). Unanimous approval of the bid was granted upon a motion by J. C. Porterfield, seconded by B. F., Stewart. As announced by Council, the bids for a new air compressor for the Street Department were opened. The following bids were recorded: R. S. Armstrong Brothers, Decatur, Ga. $31223.00 Contractors Equipment Co., Atlanta, Ga. $31775.00 The bids were referred to committee for checkout of specifications. A motion by J. C. Porterfield, seconded by C. W. Armour and voted unanimously, authorized the committee to accept the low bid if it met the specifications and to purchase the item. Pertaining to the next municipal election, the Council set 5:,00 P. M., September 16, 1969, as the closing date for regis- tration of voters and qualification of candidates. The motion was made by C. W. Armour, seconded by B. F. Stewart and approved unanimously. The Council recommended that the City use all means available to notify the citizenry of this date. The Mayor directed that each Councilman select one person from his ward to serve as registrars and election managers. These names were to be submitted at the next meeting for approval of the Council. The City Attorney was asked to secure one dozen copies of the Georgia Municipal Election Code for use in the coming election. The Council also.approved the use of paper.ballots in the up- coming election. 17; (Continuation of May 19, 1969 Meeting) The Council authorized Councilman C. 0. Canada to select the new site for the monument to be moved from the lot at Ward and Cherokee to a suitable location in Ward Park. Contractor J. A. Bailey reported on progress of totals for the building of the new City of Smyrna Police Station. The revised total amounted to $141,566.00. Councilman J. B. Ables motioned that the City of Smyrna proceed with the new police station at a cost of $141,566.00 and pay the architects' supervisory fee for building and materials. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and approved unanimously. (NOTE: All purchases shall originate from City Hall covering materials and will be tax exempt.) Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl presented the April and ten months cumulative financial report. Several items were highlighted, the major one being an expenditure for repairs to police cars which Council agreed should be charged to the Garage Budget rather than the Police Budget. All departments were cautioned to hold the line on expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year. Councilman C. 0. Canada asked that Council approve an p� expenditure for materials to build a new dugout roof at Wills High School as the City was utilizing the field at a nominal U charge. A motion was made to approve the expenditures of $45.00 U by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. W. Armour and approved unanimously. Homer Kuhl introduced an amendment to the City of Smyrna Compre- hensive zoning Ordinance which would set a time limit for re- quested improvements on zoned or rezoned property to be accom- plished. Council recom mended that the amendment be deferred until all members had a chance to study it. C. 0. Canada proposed that the City of Smyrna limit the regis- tration of swimming classes to City residents only and that the fee for such classes be raised $0.50 to cover the cost of hiring competent instructors. A motion for approval of the proposal was made by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Homer Kuhl and approved unanimously. C. 0. Canada also motioned for the approval of new hours for Jonquil Pool with the pool closing at 6:00,P. M. and reopening at 7:00--9:00 P. M. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and approved unanimously. In final action the Council: Approved the cleanup of a creek at the rear of'the Davis property on Stonecreek Road. Approved the parking of a house trailer at the residence of Mr. Bobby Lacy, 2941 Anderson Circle, for a period of 60 days with the stipulation that it be for the purpose of repairs and re- novating only. Motion by J. B. Ables, second by Homer Kuhl, unanimous vote. Approved the down payment on a new Civil Defense base station in the amount of $500.00. The total price to be $1640.00. Motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by Homer Kuhl, voted unanimous. Directed Councilmen Homer Kuhl and B. F. Stewart to contact the Cobb County Commission in reference to the movement of a sub- standard house moved on county property off Highview Drive (a City street). Directed James E. David to supervise erection of two "No Left Turn" signs at the exits of 2441 South Cobb Drive (Kentucky Fried Chicken) and 2445 South Cobb Drive (Animal Hospital) with the approval of the respective managements. Motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by J. C. Porterfield, and approved unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P. M. Next meeting June 2, 1969. 218' (Continuation of May 19, 1969 Meeting) G. W. Kreeger, Mayor L. W. Charle1r, CityClerk C. W. Armour, Councilman Ward 1, J. Ables, Councilman Ward 2, Sanitation PdTice, Fire & CD moo- � R. H. Wood, Councilman Ward 3. Homer Kuhl, Councilman Ward 4, Streets & Maintenance Finance and Administration C. 0. Cahaalt, Councilman Ward 5, C. Porter iel , Counci man Parks a{d Recreation and 6. Tre tment Plants, Garage 1 i B. F. Stewa , Council an Ward 7, Water I