07-24-1967 Semi-Monthly Meeting77
(Continuation of July 10, 1967 Meeting)
The City of Smyrna budgets covering the fiscal period 1967 through
June 30, 1968 as adopted June 29, 1967 were submitted to all Council
Members along with a report of anticipated revenues from all
sources. The total amount of revenues $811,319. Total general
operating fund budgets, $768,986. Net reserve classified in the
books of the City of Smyrna as a contingency fund to be expended
only by directive of Mayor and Council, amount $42,333.
In a report to the Mayor and Council it was revealed that the ,
City has $40,000 reserved in U. S. Treasury Bills which repre-
sents an unexpended balance from the 1954 Water and Sewerage
Revenue Bond issue. Based on a report submitted by the City
Clerk from advice solicited from City Attorney Berl T. Tate
and Fiscal Agent Lex Jolley, these funds $40,000 could be used
as needed for the City Extension and Construction of water and
sewerage facilities, mostly to newly annexed subdivisions thus
relieving the practice of appropriations from the General Operating
Fund to the Extension and Construction Fund to meet current accounts
payable for pipe, fittings, meters and subcontracted labor. The
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Council agreed on motion by J. B. Ables authorizing the City Clerk
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to sell U. S. Treasury Bills (receipt of which is held by the Bank
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of Smyrna) upon receipt of invoices covering materials for the
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extension of water and sewerage facilities. The motion further
stipulates that all action regarding the sale of U. S. Treasury
Bills from the �1954 water and sewerage revenue bonds shall pass
before the Council for approval prior to disbursement. The motion
as above stated seconded by C. W. Armour and voted unanimous.
An ordinance was read granting the Atlanta Gas Light Company the
right and franchise to use and occupy streets, roads, highways, etc.
for the operation and distribution and sale of manufactured gas
within the corporate"limits of the City of'Smyrna. The Ordinance
calling out the contractural terms, number of years, etc. filed in
City records under franchises. The ordinance as read was upon,
motion by Homer Kuhl accepted and voted unanimous on second by J.
C. Porterfield. MEMO: Acceptance of the franchise agreement deletes
the annual business icense occupational tax.
On a motion made by D. L. Mixon, the City owned property on the west
right-of-way of South Cobb Drive (approximately 7.55 acres) was
declared surplus and authorized to be advertised for sale to the
best bidder. Said legal ad shall calliout the minimum appraisal,
the buyer accepting the property in an as is condition. Motion
seconded by J. C. Porterfield and voted unanimous. MEMO: City
reserves the right to accept or reject all bids, -said bids to be
opened September 11, 1967.
Motion by J. B. Ables to adjourn 10:15 P. M.
JULY 24, 1967
The semi-monthly meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall
on July 24, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided.
Council members present: C. W, Armour, J. B. Ables, R. H. Wood,
D. L. Mixon, and B. F. Stewart. Council members absent: Homer Kuhl
and J. C. Porterfield. Also present: J. E. David,, C. M. Hamby and
the press.
A zoning petition was read in Council with reference to a parcel, of
land known as Lot 92 of the Loudermilk Subdivision located in IL 810
on the south right-of-way of East Spring Road. Petition requested
a Bearing to rezone the property from R-1 residential to C-1
commercial area for a proposed dry cleaning plant. Hearing date
set for August-21, 1967 on motion by G. W. Armour, seconded by R. H.
Wood, and voted unanimous.
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The Council discussed a proposal to annex a 4.5 acre tract of land
on the north side right-of-way of Pat Mell Road at the intersection
of Harold Avenue. The petitioner stated that luxury type apartments
would be built thereon and in accordance with all City of Smyrna
codes and regulations. The question of annexation was raised by
reason that the property was not contiguous with the existing
corporate -limits. This item deferred to the August 7 Council
Meeting pending investigation and report by City Attorney Berl
T. Tate regarding the existing State of Georgia -Home Rule Laws.
The request of the Howard Medleys, having met all the requirements
of the Mobile Home Ordinance of the City of Smyrna by presentation
of a petition signed by 15 home owners within the 300 foot radius
of 396 Dell Avenue, plus a medical report as required per said
Ordinance, was further discussed in reference to sewer tap on fee
($75.00), water lines, etc.. A motion by R.-H. Wood was seconded
by D. L. Mixon that this Council accept the petition and permit be
issued for a mobile home to be moved to the rear yard of 396 Dell
Avenue, all in compliance with the existing ordinances of the
City of Smyrna. The vote was.unanimous.
On the recommendation of the building inspector C. M. Hamby, the
following building permits were authorized.for issuance:
1. Ray Newton permit issued for Unit #2 of the Apartment structures
on Ward Street per check out of plans by the building inspector.
,Motion by D. L. Mixon, seconded by C. W. Armour, voted unanimous.
2. A 20 foot addition to the Dunaway Drug Store, Belmont Hills
Shopping Center, with certain related remodeling. Permit issued
on motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by C. W. Armour. Motion
carried.
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3. H & W Enterprises of Atlanta, permit issued for the erection
of signs on.the Gibson Department Store on South Cobb Drive.
Motion by D. L. Mixon, seconded by B. F. Stewart. Motion Carried..
4. Mr. R. E. Maxwell spoke in Council with reference to tear down
of the existing vacant building known as Maxwell's E-Z Shop and
Launderama; to rebuild a metal structure with brick"and glass
front. Further requested by Mr. Maxwell that the restaurant
(known as Bill & Janet) be.mov6d to the rear of the above
mentioned structure for the purpose of housing the McGillis
Flower Shop. A conditional permit was tentatively authorized
contingent upon a set of plans showing complete details of all
the above mentioned structures. Council referred final action
on the issuance of the Maxwell permit to August 7, 1967.
The following reports were called out in Council:
a. Deerwood sewer, force main and pump completed.
b. Water mains Green Forest Unit #2 in process.
c. Connector road Atlanta to Ward, complete plans and report
August 7, 1967.
d. Sidewalk installation in work, Ward and Powder Springs.
Councilman R. H: Wood requested the City to handle engineering
and right-of-way problems in connection with the'Church'Street
sidewalks.. '
The Council on unanimous vote adopted a 72(,' tax applicable .to the
42 (7 oz) cans on a beverage known as Mustang. The reasoning hinged
on the 6 oz. variance in liquid volume between the 42, 7 oz. cans
and 24, 12 oz. cans.. Motion by D. L. Mixon, seconded by C. W.
Armour.
The re -numbering system for all structures within the corporate
limits was discussed with emphasis on receipt of a master list
showing the old and new numerals and occupants ofthe premises.
A report wa heard that the Nash -Wills Booster organization would
show the propgsed plans for sale of house numbers with black back-
ground and,.kold-fluorescent numerals.
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A report was brought before Council that the 1967 Labor Day Holiday
fell on the first Monday in September. A motion by D. L. Mixon
resets the date of.the first Council meeting in September for
September 111,1967.; at` 7:30_ o'clock P. M. The motion was seconded
by C. W. Armour and passed.
The opening of sealed bids with reference to the advertised sale
of City owned property on the west right-of-way of South Cobb
Drive was set for September 11, 1967, at 8:00 P.M. This on motion
by D. L. Mixon, which passed on R. H. Wood's second.
The minutes.covering-the: June 5 and June 19 meetings were discussed
in Council and approved on motion by C. W. Armour as corrected.
The motion was seconded by J. B. Ables and carried.
The Council approved the issuance of two malt beverage applications
as follows: Petitioner Earl L. Meeks was granted,a malt beverage
pouring license for the Pizza Inns of Georgia located on Old
Concord Road at the rear of Goodyear Tire Store. Motion to issue
the license by D. L. Mixon, seconded by B. F. Stewart. Motion
carried three to two. Voting for the issuance, D. L. Mixon, B.
F. Stewart and C. W. Armour. Voting against, R. H. Wood and J.
B. Ables.
The application of William H. Carson for a retail malt beverage
license (Package Store)-642 Concord -Road, was approved on motion.
by D. L. Mixon, seconded by B. F. Stewart. Motion carried three
to two. For the motion, D. L. Mixon, B. F. Stewart and C. W.
Armour. Voting against issuance, J. B. Ables and R. H. Wood.
MEMO: Both applicants have met all the requirements of the
amended malt beverage ordinance.
City engineer J. E. David submitted estimate of cost to extend -
750 feet of six inch cast iron pipe from existing main at Spring
Road and Highland Drive to the intersection of Springg Road and
Springcreek Place. Contractor J. E. Lovern's price $2,232.16
covers cost of installation and furnishing of all materials. The
improvement will tie in the two water mains for better pressure
in the area and said installation would be completed prior to the
state highway widening. A motion by J. B. Ables authorized
installation of the connector, seconded by C. W. Armour, and
voted unanimous.
Consultant engineer P. J. Sutton was requested to submit prelim-
inary study and cost to extend sewerage facilities from the Bethel
Baptist Church easterly to Highway 41 and 285. Authorization for
this assignment came on motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by R. H.
Wood, and the motion carried.
In the final action, the Council discussed the proposed Cobb County
Comprehensive Sewerage Plan. Mayor Kreeger commented on the action
of the Cobb County Municipal Association regarding a study committee
from each City.. Mayor G. W. Kreeger appointed J. B. Ables, R. H.
Wood and C. W. Armour as the City of Smyrna committee to check out
and report on the first phase of the proposed over all Cobb County
Sewer System.
A motion was made to adjourn at 9:30 P. M. by C. W. Armour. Next
Council Meeting August 7, 1967.
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G. W. Kreeger, Mayor L.-W. ClIarles? City clerk
C. W. Armour, Councilman Ward es, Councilman Ward 2,
Sanitation _ 'nance & Administration
R. H. Woo , Councilman Ward 3, Homer Kuhl, Councilman Ward
Streets & Maintenance, Police, Fire & C.D.
D. L. Mixon, Councilman Ward 5, C. Porterf d, Councilman
Water lard 6, Parks & Recreation
B. F. tewar ' Counci an Ward 7,
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