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(Continuation of August 7, 1967 Meeting)
A business license for the Music Mart for teenage dancing and
sales on the premises was denied on motion J. B. Ables and
seconded by Homer Kuhl.
The petition of George G. Miller dated August 3, 1967 requesting
appeal of the Recorder's Court decision of August 1, 1967 was read
in Council. Date of hearing per unanimous vote was set for August
21, 1967 on motion C. W. Armour, seconded by Homer Kuhl.
Agenda completed, the following items discussed around the table:
1. R. H. Wood on sealing City Hall parking lot was deferred on
Mayor G. W. Kreeger's request pending addition to City Hall.
2. On request from C. W. Armour that City firemen assist, on a
volvmtary basis, in exercise procedure for cerebral palsey
patients. It should be noted that the City claims no re-
sponsibility or liability in connection with this assistance
request.
1-0 3. Report from Homer Kuhl that new City plumbing code available
let at City Hall at $5.00 per copy.
4. Homer Kuhl reported on conversation regarding compound water
U -meter with Authority Member J. E. Quarles. Mayor G. W. Kreeger
U to write letter concerning this item.
5. Councilman Kuhl reported on Atlanta Gas Light contract stating
check covering franchise agreement would be -received in City
Hall during the third quarter of 1967, also, the letter of
acceptance from Atlanta Gas Light Company was read in Council
this date stating that the Company agrees with the terms of
the Ordinance approved by the Mayor and Council in meeting of
July 10, 1967. MEMO: See pages #77 and #83 of'July and August
1967 Minutes.
Former Councilman Harold Smith spoke concerning request for approval
to video tape and program Council meetings over CATV, Chanel 12,
commending in October 1967.
There being no further business, a•motion was heard to adjourn.
Adjournment at 10:30 P. M.
Next meeting of Mayor and Council August 21, 1967.
AUGUST 21, 1967
The mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall
August 21, 1967. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided. Councilmen present:
J. C. Porterfield, Homer Kuhl, C. W. Armour,-D. L. Mixon and B. F.
Stewart. Councilmen absent: J. B. Ables and R. H. Wood. The City
Attorney, Building Inspectvr, Consultant Engineer and Department
Heads were in attendance.
In the first order of business, Mr. Ernest Jones read before
Council and submitted a plat requesting the Mayor and Council to
consider the issuance of a quit claim deed of a parcel of land 25
feet in width•and known per Cobb County records as Clara Street.
This street, alley or easement, lies between the intersection of
Church Street on the north and Love Street on the south. The east
right-of-way of said street, alley, etc. is adjacent to•the property
of the First Methodist Church. Mayor G. W. Kreeger appointed the
following committee to check out the'above mentioned request and
report to Council: Homet Kuhl, Chairman, J. C. Porterfield and
C. W. Armour.
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The petition for zoning the Colquitt-Dickson property, East Spring
Road, came up for hearing. Their request from R-1 residential
to C-1 commercial area was approved by unanimous vote. The motion
by C. W. Armour is as follows: "We rezone the property on East
Spring Road, known as Lot 2 in LL 810 of the Loudermilk subdivision,
a parcel of land 70 foot frontage on the south right-of-way on
Spring Road and 275 feet in depth, and further said zoning R-1 to
C-1 is hereby restricted to a cleaning establishment only." Motion
seconded by Homer Kuhl.
A small frame residence now located on said lot number 2, at
approximately 80 feet set back from Spring Road, was requested_
by the petitioner to be moved to the rear ofthe lot facing the
west right-of-way of Woodruff 'Drive. Issuance of the permit to
move the frame structure came on a motion by J. C. Porterfield,
seconded by C. W. Armour, with the stipulation that all building
specifications, City codes and regulations, covering residential
and commercial areas shall be adhered to. The vote on the motion
was unanimous.
The continued zoning hearing pertaining to the Johnny M. Walker
property located at 623 Cherokee Road, Smyrna, was brought before
Council by Mr. Alexander calling out the structural changes for
conversion of this property for the use of a ready to wear clothing
store. On the recommendation of the building inspector C. M. Hamby,
D. L. Mixon moved for the issuance of the building permit and for
the rezoning of the property from District "C" to C-1 commercial
area and restricted to a ready to wear clothing store. Motion
seconded by`J. C. Porterfield and voted unanimous.
The following building permits were approved on the recommendation
of the building inspector:
1. McDonald's Restaurant, Cherokee Road, next west of the Smyrna
Federal Savings and Loan Association. On the submission of plans
and specifications, Homer Kuhl motioned to issue the building permit,
all in compliance with the zoning restrictions set by Dr. W. C.
Patterson per the minutes of Mayor and Council of 1963. Second
to the motion by D. L. Mixon. The vote was three to two. Motion
Carried. Voting for the issuance: Homer Kuhl, C. W. Armour, D. L.
Mixon. Voting against: J. C. Porterfield and B. F. Stewart.
2. The Council voted unanimous on the recommendation of the building
inspector for the erection of a neon sign at the structure of the
Smyrna Federal Savings and Loan Association. The sign containing the
letters S.F.S. approved for erection on motion by Homer,Kuhl, seconded
by B. F. Stewart.
3. Building permit for the addition to the Smyrna Assembly of God
Church per the recommendation of the building inspector was approved
on motion by J. C. Porterfield and seconded by B. F. Stewart.
4. Per recommendation of the building inspector and approval of the
submitted specifications, an addition to the frame residence (10 feet
by 14 feet) located at 171 Walker Street was approved and permit
authorized on motion C. W. Armour, seconded D. L. Mixon.
An application referring to a one -chair beauty shop located -at.
171 Walker Street by Mrs. Frank L. Massey came up for Council
action. The petition signed by fifteen property owners within
the 300 foot radius was submitted and found in order based on a
land lot check out. Motion to issue a residential permit by
C. W. Armour, seconded by J. C. Porterfield. The motion carried,
with reference to the usual restrictions concerning residential
permits such as signs, parking hiring of employees, etc.
An application f fca:retail, malt beverage license was submitted by
Mr. W. H; Carson for the proposed Majic Market at 2593 Old Concord
Road. A question came up around the table concerning the Ordinance
and application signed by W. H. Carson (executive of the parent
company) and a non-resident of the City. D. L. Mixon motioned the
permit be, issued for'the malt beverage license -at above address.
The motion seconded by C. W. Armour. Voting for the motion; D; L
Mixon, C. W.!Armour. Opposing, J. C. Porterfield, Homer Kuhl, B. F.
Stewart. The motion lost.
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The permit of September 12, 1966 for a mobile home located at 605
Glendale Circle came up for renewal. The petitioner, Miss Loraine
Whitley, requested renewal which was approved for one year 9-12-67
through 9-12-68 on motion•by D. L. Micon, seconded by B. F. Stewart.
Motion carried.
The appeal of Recorder's Court case of George G. Miller came up for
hearing before Mayor and Council. Evidence was submitted by the
defendant on the charge of public drunk and the test*ony of
officer Herbert C. Teal. During discussion, hinged on release or
suspension and the fine imposed per the Court records of August 1,
19679 J. C. Porterfield motioned to uphold the decision.of.the
Recorder's Court with the recommendation that the case of Mr.
Miller be reviewed by Mayor G. W. Kreeger and Recorder's Court
Judge C. V. Reeves. The motion seconded by D. L. Mixon carried
by unanimous vote.
The Council agreed to set September 20, 1967 as
the dead line date
for registration of voters and qualification of
candidates for the
election to be held at City Hall November 4, 1967.
Motion by Homer
Kuhl, seconded by B. F. Stewart.
Mr. J. E. David submitted a statement referring
to county water
lines and meters inside the City limits and City
of Smyrna meters
outside the incorporated area. Report submitted
to Councilman
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D. L. Mixon for follow up.
It was brought out by J. E. David that the water
service lines in
Green Forest, Unit #2, had never been installed.
Cost of this
project estimated at $950. Council authorized to
contract the job
on a bid basis.
It was brought out that the main water lines and service lines in
Franklin Heights, Unit #3, have not been installed. The cost of this
project estimated at $1,503 per J. E. Lovern Construction -Company.
Motion by J. C. Porterfield, seconded by B. F. Stewart, authorizes
the above contractor to install water facilities in Franklin
Heights Unit #3. The vote was unanimous.
The Council voted on Homer Kuhl's motion to reimburse Mr. W. W.
,Smith, 491 Pinedale Drive, 5076 of cost of sewer inspection and
corrective action. Mr. David reported grease was found in the
City line which caused the stoppage. 5% of the Stasco Plumbing
invoice ($51.20) reimbursable to the above named citizen. Motion
seconded by D. L. Mixon and carried four to one, J. C.-Porterfield
voting against.
Mr. Ray Newton appeared in Council to present a plan to build the
connector road, Ward to Atlanta. In the discussion that followed
between Mayor, Council, Mr. Newton and Consultant Engineer P. J.
Sutton regarding the project cost bf storm drains, sidewalks,
paving, curb and gutter, plus a grassed area, a motion was made by
Councilman J. C. Porterfield as follows: The City of Smyrna agrees
to construct a roadway from Ward Street thence easterly to the
property line of the Board of Education with the understanding that
the City will participate in the project and provide the grading
and storm drains with a maximum•cost estimated at $12,000. Mr.
Ray Newton agreed to pave the roadway, install curb, gutter and
sidewalks, plus a grassed area at an estimated cost of $12,000 more
or less. This agreement pertains to a roadway through the Ray
Newton property only. Motion as above stated seconded by Homer
Kuhl and voted lananimous.
A proposal was brought before Council by Mayor G. W. Kreeger with
reference to transportation of school children to Argyle Elementary
School. The problem hinges on road construction for the balance
of the year and the decision of the Cobb County Board of Education
that the children within one mile of the Cobb County Schools will
be excluded from transportation by bus. It was agreed to draft
a Resolution to the Cobb County Board of Education stating that
school bus service to Argyle Elementary School is required and
necessary during the period of construction of Spring Road -
widening for reasons to protect our children from the hazards of
said construction. It was also stated that the City of Smyrna
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is willing,to participate in any manner that will provide the
above mentioned services. City Attorney Berl T. Tate authorized
to draft a Resolution for submission in the meeting of the Cobb
County Board of Education scheduled August 24, 1967. All the
above on motion by Homer Kuhl seconded by C. W. Armour and voted
unanimous. T
The minutes covering the meeting of Mayor and Council for July
10 and July 24, 1967 previously mailed to a11'Councilmen were
per motion of D. L. Mixon approved as submitted. Motion passed
on C. W. Armour's.second. .
Council approved the promotion.of_Harry Black from patrolman,
City of Smyrna.Police Department, to Sergeant classification with
a salary rate adjustment as per existing scale. The effective
date, August 16, 1967. Approved through motion of Homer Kuhl,
seconded by B. F. Stewart.
The following.motion made by Councilman Homer Kuhl, secnnded by
B. F. Stewart, and voted unanimous: Authority is hereby given
to sell $10,000 U. S. Treasury Bills and deposit the proceeds of
said sale to the City of Smyrna Waterworks and Sewerage Sinking
Fund. Upon notification of sale of the Treasury Bills and
evidence of deposit by the Bank of Smyrna to the account above
mentioned, a check shall, per existing accounting policy, be
drawn against the Waterworks and Sewerage Sinking Fund and made
payable to the City of Smyrna Extension.and Construction Fund.
MEMO: See minutes of July 10, 1967 for evidence and authorization
of above stated accounting transaction.
In other action the Council granted permission for use of the old
health center on Spring Street as a U. S. Post Office parcel post
annexation for a period September 1, 1967 through .December 31,
1967. The purpose of the permit to relieve the front counter
congestion of all packaged mail. The Smyrna Jaycees ordered to
clean out surplus toys stored in the old health building.
MEMO: The above permit or agreement subject to.approval of Mr.
Green, Regional Service Officer. MEMO: It was mentioned in
Council that change over from Marietta Post Office to the Smyrna
Post Office of the Cobb Center scheduled for September 16, 1967.
In final business, the Coumcil heard a report from Mr. James E.
David that a parcel of land consisting of 15 acres,on the south
right-of-way.of Pat Mell Road owned by Mrs. Hazel.Olds and adjacent
to the corporate limits could not connect to City sewer lines
except by pumping station or easements. Mr. David authorized to
notify by letter to Mrs. Olds.
Council agreed to mail copy of accident report and invoice to
Sinclair Oil Company for police standby service as a result of
damage to one power pole on Cherokee Road.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn at
9 :40 P.M.
Next meeting September 11, 1967.
(Continuation of August 21, 1967 Meeting)
G. W. eeger, Mayor L. W. Char es, ity Clerk
C. W. Armour, Councilman Ward J A les, Councilman Ward 2,
Sanitation finance & Administration
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R. H. Wood, Councilman Ward 3, Homer Kuhl, C ncilman Ward 4.
Streets & Maintenance Police, Fire & C.D.
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U Water and 6, Parks Jecreation
B.T. Ste art, ' oun.cilman Wdrd 7,
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