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08-22-1966 Scheduled Mid-Monthly Meetingi �` AUGUST 22, 1966 UsePeduled mid-mon Y� meet g f lh Ma or and Council of the Y oII Smyrna was he Qp in C myial ugu t 221 1966. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 otclock P. M. by presiding officer Mayor G. W. Kreeger. All Council Members except Councilman J. B. Ables were present, including Department Heads, Building Inspector, and City Attorney. In the first order of business, the advertised zoning petition (Mrs. Della Gebauer) came up for hearing. The petitioner requested rezoning of a parcel of land on the northwest corner of Grady and Powder Springs Streets from R-1 Residential to R-2 Duplexes, Restricted. No citizens were present in opposition to the proposed zoning. The applicant Mrs. Gebauer requested two duplexes to be built on the property, approximately 21,000 sq. ft. of land, which is in violation of the comprehensive zoning requirements for duplexes which calls out 13,000 sq. ft. per structure. On motion by D. L. Mixon the property above described shall be zoned .from R-1 to R-2 Duplex, restricted (one unit). The motion seconded by R. H. Wood and voted unanimous. The advertised zoning hearing per applicant Bob Leonard Realty Company came up for hearing. Applicant requested the property located at the northwest intersection of Powder Springs and Birch Streets be rezoned from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial for the purpose of a convenience type grocery store. The applicant repre- senting the petitioner (Fortner property) stated the zoning was for a Seven -Eleven Store facing Powder Springs Street with buffer area at the rear residential lot line. Six citizens in the area appeared in opposition stating the usual objections. Motion by D. L. Mixon that the proposed rezoning of the above described parcel be rejected by reason of the opposition in attendance. Mr. R. H. Wood seconded the motion. The vote was five to one in favor of the motion. Councilman B. F. Stewart abstaining. The building permit for the construction of the Security National Bank located in Cobb County Center, Smyrna, Georgia, was issued on recommendation of the building inspector on motion by D. L. Mixon, second by J. C. Porterfield. Motion passed. Total cost $134.000. The building permit per application of Glenn Ford on Glendale Circle for an addition to the present structure was not granted on the evidence presented that the addition would be constructed over an existing utility easement. Bids were received and opened per specifications submitted covering two 1966 pick up trucks for sanitation and treatment plant usage. Bids received as follows: Beaudry Truck Center (two 1967) Ford Pick ups $3,323.62 less trade in Wade Ford, Inc. (two 1966) " 11 if$3.436.54 Day Chevrolet, Inc. (two 1967) Chev, pick ups less trade in $2,916.60 Anderson Motor Co. No Bid - Model Shut Down Motion by J. C. Porterfield to reject all bids and resubmit speci- fications.for two 1967 pick up trucks. Second by Homer Kuhl and voted unanimous. The petition of Miss Loraine Whitley requested the placing of a mobile trailer in the back lot of 475 Glendale Place for the purpose of furniture storage only. A petition was presented signed by eight citizens adjoining the above property who claimed they had no objection to the above request. Motion by D. L. Mixon to deny the applicant's request, second by C. W. Armour. The vote to deny carried, Councilman J. C. Porterfield voting against the motion. 41 (Continuation of August 22, 1966 Meeting) Issuance of a business license for the sale of new and used furniture at 150 Roswell Street was granted on motion by D. L. Mixon, second C. W. Armour. The vote was unanimous. The issuance of business license will not include furniture auction sales at the above address. The committees assigned for reporting on Atlanta Gas Light Ordinance and apartment zoning amendment were deferred. Also deferred was committee report on amendment to malt beverage ordinance. On motion by D. L. Mixon, Mayor G. W. Kreeger was authorized to vote in favor of deletion of the 96d malt beverage tax on 32 oz. contain- ers and to go along with the decision of C. M. A. Membership in their meeting of August 23, 1966. The adjustment, 96d to 8V per case, represents a .Old reduction in tax on 32 oz. containers. The motion carried. (Effective 9-1-66) Pending receipt of deed to the Old Health Center, Council on motion by Homer Kuhl gave authority for tear down of the structure and clean up of the premises. Motion seconded by J. C. Porterfield and voted unanimous. W V City Attorney Berl T. Tate reported on Spring Road right-of-way and V stated that condemnation cases were scheduled for hearing in December 1966. Mayor G. W. Kreeger discussed Agenda Item No. 18, Ward Street im- provements. Council agreed on grading and widening the roadway from the school area to Cherokee Road and installation of side- walks (see 1965 County Bond Issue - Sidewalks). Curb and gutter costs to be borne by the property owners. Water rate and method td fill private swimming pools was assigned to D. L. Mixon. Councilman Homer Kuhl presented bids covering monthly police radio service as follows: AB-COM, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia $35-00 37.50 Per Month Georgia Two -Way, Smyrna, Georgia Per Month Motion by D. L. Mixon to award contract to the low bidder, Georgia two -Way at $35.00 per month. Second by B. F. Stewart. The call for a vote on the motion resulted in a tie. Mayor G. W. Kreeger voted against the motion and referred the matter to committee for action and report on purchases of service parts. Mayor Kreeger referred to the Police Department the placing and or burning of trash and debris in the drainage area of Parkwood and Powder Springs intersection. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn at 9:30 P. M. The next meeting per prior minutes was set for September 12, 1966. o G. W. Kreeger, Mayor L. W. har s, City Clerk c_ 4 C. W. Armour, Councilman ar . es; Councilman War Sanitation F•ance & Administration &V �/LO R.Wood, ounc man Ward Streets & Maintenance B. F. Stews , Councilman Ward 7 Treatment Plants omer Kuhl, gouncilman Ward Police. Fire & C. D. /17C.'Porterpield, Councilman and 6, Par s & Recreation