07-15-1968 Scheduled Mid-Monthly Meeting1 5 4:
JULY 15, 1968
The scheduled mid -month meeting for July 1968 was held at City
Hall and called -.,to order at-7:30.o'clock P. M., Monday July 15,
1968. Mayor G. W., Kreeger presided, - all Council Members present ex-
cept Ward 3-Councilman R: H. Wood. Others present, City Attorney
Berl T. Tate, C. M. Hamby, Andrew Waldrop, consultant engineer,
J. E. David and L. W. Charles of the City staff.
Under citizen reports, Mr. Banks appeared_in Council requesting
Council action and/or responsibility -covering reimbursement for
broken automobile windshield -caused by a foul ball during a
scheduled flame at Ward Park. In discussion, Mr. Banks was informed
that the City has no liability or responsibility covering damage
to parked automobiles in the area of public parks. This ruling
per decision of City Attorney Berl T. Tate.
In connection with the old theatre building, the owner Mr. Branscome
appeared in Council requesting usage of the property for rental
purposes. Mayor G...W.Kreeger requested Mr. Branscome to clear his
request through the committee assigned for check out of the structure.
Mr. Branscome agreed to meet with the committee immediately after'
adjournment.
Mr-. H. L. Scoggins . appeared -as spokesman for the petitioners, Mrs.
Mazie W. Nelson and Robert T. Day to request rezonin* of their
properties on Nelson Place from R-1. residential to. District "C"._
Opposing the proposed . zoning,_.R....J. McCurry, Hugh McCollum, Mr.
Dunn and Mr.. Dolph.. The opposition reported the property not suitable
in a District "C",classification and further it was their belief that
the property could become a storage yard for heavy -earth moving
equipment. Further statements related to spot zoning. Councilman
C. W. Armour moved that the ptittion as advertised 1r and is hereby
denied. The motion'seconded by J. C. Porterfield and voted un-
animous.
The Council, on motion by B. F..Stewart, set August 5, 1968 for
public hearing of the zoning petition for a 7-Eleven Market located
at the northeast corner of Concord Road at the intersection -of
Hollis Street.: Approval of the zoning will change the property
from District "C".to C-1 commercial, convenience type store,
restricted. Motion seconded by J. C. Porterfield and voted unanimous.
Building Permits
On the building inspector's recommn ndation Council approved the
issuance of two sign permits as-follows:-
1. Crowder Sign Company, 5' x 6' sign for'Phillips Barber Shop,
Cherokee and Ventura Place. Motion Homer Kuhl, second C. 0.
Canada.
2. Crowder Sign Company, relocate one 2,' x 6' sign at Pinecrest
Apartments on Spring Road. The Council voted to relocate laid
sign pending..location check out by Mr. C. M. Hamby. Motion by
C..O. Canada, seconded by B. F. Stewart.
The side yard requirements as.called out -in the Comprehensive Zoning
Codes were brought before Council by Mr. Mitchell of Highview Drive.
Mr. Mitchell,reported that the foundation of his new home exceeded
by one foot and ten inches the side yard -requirements. The Council,
on B. F. Stewart's motion, waived.the-.prescribed side yard require-
ments, 'bq.;oneI.Xoot and ten inches. The motion carried on C. W.
Armour's second.
The Mayor and Council discussed the deterioration of Ward.Road and
the resulting corrective action to bring the road -up to the City
paving specifications. Recommendations were per Hensley-Schmidt's
letter of July 11, 1968 read by Councilman J.-B. Ables. The following
recommendations are the result of a conference held on June 12 by
Mr. Ables' committee and Hensley -Schmidt engineers.
1. Ward Street will be repaired in all places of failure to its
original condition with the understanding that Mr. C. M. Neel
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(Contractor) will be relieved of responsibility and reimbursed
the retainage withheld ($1,509.52) upon completion and in-
spection of the. repaired' areas.
2.._ To. strengthen the road carryin4 capacity of Ward Road",. it is
further"recommended that additional tack course of 31i" asphalt,
applied in two courses,'be placed immediately upon completion
of repairs.
3. The proposal of Sam Finley, Inc. calls out 211" hot plant mix
binder and�one inch hot plant mix "E"-topping.. Cost per square
yard, $1.50, for approximately 7,500 square yards.
4. Letter of intent from Neel Contracting -Company of June 19,
'1968 advises that the contractor will remove the broken paving
on Ward Road and the work to be completed and coordinated with
the'paving schedule.
The Council discussed the corrective action as called out in the
Hensley-Schmidt'leiter with reference to removal and replacement
of defective base on Ward Road. On -motion by J. C..Porterfield,
1-0 Hensley -Schmidt was authorized to -proceed .as per --letter. calling
out recommendations, and further that corrective action shall include
repairing,defective base to specifications with inspection follow up
Vat no cost to the City. It was brought out.that the resurfacing
U of Ward.,Road. would..cost the - City approximately $11,000 not including
the cost -,of raising man holes and valve boxes. The motion was
seconded by C.O. Canada,and.voted unanimous.
MEMO: A letter from Hensley -Schmidt, Inc. delivered to.the City
dated July 17, 1968 addressed to J. B. Ables states the
following:
1. The repairs will includeremovalof faulty base under.areas of
failure..: a .._
2. The engineers shall provide inspection service for the repair
work to insure work conforms to specifications. ;
3. -The engineers shall make no additional.charges to the City of
Smyrna for services required under Items one and two.
4. Upon satisfactory completion of the:work by the contractor as
stipulated, the engineers will -so notify the City of Smyrna in
writing at which time the retainage check shall be released.
Public Works Superintendent J. E. David brought the Council up to
date"regarding drainage,'sidewalk and roadway improvements on the
lot owned"by the Bank of Smyrna, Atlanta and Church Street. Mayor
Kreeger commenting on the above stated that the City.,would widen
Church Street curb and gutter and further stated that he,would
contact Mark Johnson of the State Highway Department regarding
drainage from the property easterly under Atlanta Road to..,the
Jonquil Plaza area.
Councilman C:_W._Armour.requested approval to'purchase an 18 cu. yd.
Leach Packer -body mounted on an F-804 chassis in the amount of
$12,420.51. Mr. Armour quoted,prices paid for'garbage trucks"in
1961 through 1964 and stated the price bracket on a 1969 F-804'may
increase by the next month in the amount of $300.00. In discussion,
Councilman Armour motioned for &'waiver of the bid procedure to
purchase --from Brackett Equipment Company the above equipment in the
amount of $12,420.51. The motion to purchase -was seconded by
Homer Kuhl and voted unanimous.
Complaints originating from citizens on Dell Avenue were directed
to a mobile home at 396 Dell Avenue. The major -complaint was
noise. Mayor Kreeger requested the Councilman in Ward 4, Mr. Homer
Kuhl, to check the premises and report on conditions in the meeting
of August 5, 1968.
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MEMO ITEM: .Reference is made to an item referring. to bids
covering Jonquil Park parking area. In the minutes of June 3,
1968 only one bid was opened'from Sam Finley, Inc. in the amount
of $6,289.25 and the Council voted unanimous to accept the bid
and award the contract. After.adjournmeut, the second bid was
found in the lobby of the City,Hall, opened in the -presence of
Councilmen, from C. W. Matthews which was $431.40 under thebid
of Sam Finley, Inc. This Memo Item confirms that the Mayor and
Council accepted the low bid of C. W..Matthews in the amount of
$5,857.85. Motion of acceptance -by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C: 0.
Canada, and voted unanimous.
The minutes as typed and submitted for the meeting of June 3, 1968
,were approved • on motion by J. C.. Porterfield, seconded by C. W.
.Armour.. Motion passed. The minutes of June 17, 1968 were approved
as submitted on motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by C. 0. Canada
and passed.
Applications were received and turned over to C. W. Armour,
Chairman of the Malt Beverage License -Committee. The.locatious
are: Big Apple -Supermarket., East Spring Road, Tenneco Food Store,
Cherokee at Ward, and a Mr. Pilgrim in the area.of South Cobb Plaza.
The request of Call of the Cross, Inc. for a permit to preach on
the streets or..sidewalks in the City of Smyrna:.waw denied on the
recommendation of the Mayor of theCi'ty. It`was agreed and per
motion of'C. W. Armour that permitting assemblies on the streets
and sidewalks in the City of Smyrna would create a traffic and
safety hazard. The motion was seconded by J.. C. Porterfield and
voted unanimous..
Councilman B. F. Stewart reported the hiring of Mr. Eddie Bessette
who will be in charge of meter readings and maintenance of the
water department equipment. Councilman Stewart recommended that
effective S+pptember 1, 1968 the City meter reading assignments
shall be operated on the following.basis:
1. Divide the City -water customers into two sections.
2. Read all water meters in division No. 1 and -complete billing
as hereto before scheduled.
3. Estimate water billings in division No..2 and bill as heretobefore
scheduled showing on each bill submitted in division No. 2 the
-abbreviation for estimated (EST). The estimated billings shall
be rendered on the basis of a seven months average consumption
of water. The procedure outlined above will be.reversed for
the October meter reading schedule and thereafter.
The above on motion of B. F. Stewart, seconded by Homer Kuhl, and
voted unanimous.
Advertisement for bids was submitted to the Smyrna Herald for
publication July 18 and July 25, said bids to be opened at City
Hall on October 5, 1968. The bids call out the furnishing of all
-labor, materials, equipment, etc. for the installation of the
East Side Project sewage lift -.station and force main in the area
of Spring Road and Woodlawn.Terrace.
There being-no:further business, a motion was made to'adjourn. The time 8:50 P. M.
Next Council Meeting August 5, 1968, 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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