09-08-1970 Regular Meeting94
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September 1970
Pursuant toJ,,the Charter a regular meeting of Mayor and Council, City
of Smyrna, was held at City Hall, Smyrna,. Georgia, on September 8,
1970. The meeting.was called to.order at 7:30 o'clock by.presiding
officer Mayor Harold,L.. Smith. All Councilmenti` were present: 91so
present; .,,,City'.Attorne.y G. W. CarrekET, and City employees D. Scott
Jackson, J. E. David, N. Proctor, V, M. Broyles, C. C. Porterfield';
Don Atkinson, and a representative�'of the Atlanta Journal, Marietta,
Journal _and , WB IE . . .
Invocation was by Councilman Hubert Black.
In the first order of business, a Resolution was read by Councilman
Marston Tuck, commending all members of the Smyrna Fire'Department''
for tremendous strides in fire prevention as well as loyalty and
devotion to their duties, and recommending that Mayor and Council
approve a -shoulder patch designed by the members of the Fire
Department, as a token of appreciation. On motion by Councilman
Tuck, seconded by'Homer Kuhl, the shoulder patch was approved on
unanimous vote. (Resolution attached made a part of minutes of
this meeting.)
Councilman Marston Tuck, on behalf of the Fire Department, presented
a patch to Mayor Harold _L. Smith engraved with the date the patch
was approved. Mr'.' Tuck further stated that this is the first patch
to be approved for the fire department and that Smyrna is the last
unit in the county to receive a patch. Chief C. C. Porterfield then
presented a patch to each member of Council.
Councilman dObn C. Porterfield commented on the cancer insurance
payroll decution proposal stating that the company was a reputable
one and the premium in line; however, since only a small number of
employees indicated interest in the program; he would recommend in
the form of a motion that the deduction be denied. The motion was
seconded by Hubert Black, and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Tom Humphrey, representing Tenneco Oil Company, appeared in
Council in the interest of a sewer tap into the existing sewer
facility at the Heritage Trace Apartments on Hargrove Road. Mayor
Harold L. Smith stated that he felt Council would be in agreement
with the tap -on; however, it would be necessary for the property to
be annexed into the corporate limits of the City before action
could be taken.
Zoning hearing on the Gerald Reed property located in land lots 338
and 339, on Concord Road from R-1 residential to District C commereial,
was next on the agenda. Mr. Pete Wood spoke in opposition to the
rezoning listing hazardous traffic conditions already in the area,
low water pressure, devaluation of residential property, etc. After
further discussion onbest use for the property, Councilman J. C.
Porterfield motioned that the property be rezoned from R-1 residential
to District C commercial as advertised. The motion was seconded by
Homer Kuhl and carried four to three. Voting for the motion, J. C.
Porterfield, Homer Kuhl, Arthur Bacon and C. 0. Canada. Opposed,
Hubert Black, J. P. White and Marston Tuck.
Commercial building permits were submitted by building inspector
Leon Hood and upon his recommendations, the following action is
recorded:
(1) Request for addition to present structure of Sanders Funeral
Home. Approved unanimously on motion by C. 0. Canada,
seconded by Hubert Black.
(2) Davis Bros., Cherokee and So. Cobb Drive, change station to
BP Oil, brick front facing So. Cobb Dr. and side of station on
Cherokee Road. Motion by J. C. Porterfield to approve the
permit was seconded by Arthur Bacon. The vote was unanimous.
(3) Request by Leon Hood, building inspector, to build a concrete 't-locll-
block structure behin4 present office structure, 1297 Powder
Springs Street, plans to be submitted to J. A. Bailey for
approval and inspection to be made by Mr. Bailey. On motion by
J. C. Porterfield, seconded by Homer Kuhl, the permit was
approved on unanimous vote.
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(4) Request by Robert B.- Seaman to erect screen type fence, paint,
and decorate building at 578 Cherokee Road (clothing store).
After discussion by Council,aa motion was made by J. C.
Porterfield that the building permit be disallowed since the
set back does not meet the required set back on Che.rokee'Road.
The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck. The vote was unanimous.
(5) Artistic Sign Company, install 5t x 6+ lighted sign, for new
BP Oil Company station corner -of Cherokee and South Cobb Drive.
Approved on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Marston Tuck.
The vote was unanimous.
(6) Gwinnett Sign Company, erect unlighted 31 x 5' sign, 2820
Cobb Lane, to read The Georgia Association for Guidance, Aid
Placement and Empathy, Inc. Approved,unanimously on motion by
Marston Tuck, seconded by Homer Kuhl.
(7) Ben Jones and Associates, erect sign 2793 Atlanta Street, 41,
x 6+ on present steel pipe overhand. Approved by unanimous
vote on motion by Marston Tuck,. seconded by C. 0. Canada.
Mayor Harold L.-Smith reported that'he and building inspector Leon
Hood met today with the BP Oil people in 'regard to the proposed
station at Atlanta and Spring (formerly Carter 'Property), and
�., also that he had talked with Bob Sutton and Jack Hendricks of the
county regarding the design on Atlanta Street. Mayor Smith also
stated that the oil people had made a request to the State High-
C..) way Department for two driveways dnto Atlanta Street would mean
L� that they would cross the state right-of-way and also go across
Atlanta Terrace which is owned by the City. The Mayor further
stated he had been concerned about the drainage problems, traffic
in the area and the proposed widening at this-irtersection and that
he had asked the oil people if they would consider paying for the
addition of three landes (two driving and -one turn lane), relocation
of the utilities, -plus curb and gutter, in exchange for a quit claim
deed to Atlanta Terrace.
Sealed bids on tires, tubes and service were opened and read in
Council. The two bids submitted were from Jonquil Texaco and `
Smyrna 66. These bids were referred to C. 0. Canada for checkout
and recommendations at the next meeting.
Bids for carpet and shelving for the library which were referred
to Councilman Hubert Black for checkout at August 17, 1970 meeting ,
were returned,to Council and on the_ -recommendation of Mr. Black
in the form bf a motion, Rich's, Iric. was awarded the contract for
the carpet in the amount of $653.60. The motion was seconded by
Marston Tuck. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Councilman Huhert'Black recommended in the form of a motion that H&
S Woodcraft be awarded the contract in -the amount of $975.00 for
the shelving in the library. The motion was seconded by Marston --
Tuck and voted unanimously.
Bids on Police and Fire Department radios which had been referred to
the respective committees for study and recommendations were next
on the Agenda. On motion by Marston Tuck, General Electric was
awarded the bid for the Fire Department radio -in the amount of $817
plus transportation and installation making asatotal of $852. The
motion was seconded by J. C. Porterfield and voted unanimously.
On motion by J. P. White, Motorola.was awarded the bid for the
two Polic Department radios.' The total cost of the two radios was
listed as $1800.00. The motion was seconded by J. C. Porterfield
and voed unanimously.
The request of_Mrs. Laura Pritchett; Corner Grill, to change her
malt beverage license from package license to pouring license was
submitted to Council by J. P. White. On�motion by Arthur Bacon,
seconded by J. P. White, the change in license was approved. For
the motion, C. 0. Canada, Arthur Bacon, J. P. White, J. C. Porter-
field and Marston Tuck. Opposed, Hubert Black and Homer Kuhl.
Councilman Homer Kuhl reported that he had talked to Mr. J. A.
Bailey in regard to demolition of the two buildings on Atlanta
Street owned by the City and they were both of the opinion we
could get a better price. Mr. Kuhl, therefore, motioned that the
two bids received and opened at the August 1,7, 1970 meeting be rejected.
The motion was seconded by Hubert Black and voted unanimoui.1y.1
(Continuation of the September(8,-1970 meeting)
A letter was read in Council signed by Chief C. C. Porterfield
and Chief .Robert•L.,Drake stating that Mr. Winston C. Burger,;
had been elected by the two departments -to fill the office of
Civil Service Board member of Fire and Police for a period of
six years. The purpose of theelectinn was to fill the vacancy
created by the expiration of the term of office previously held
by Hubert L. Colquitt. Mr. Burger wa`s approved to fill this
Vacancy on motion by Marston'Tuck, seconded by Hubert Black. The
vote was unanimous. `
Mayor Harold L. Smith reported: -
(a) He had been informed it would be another two weeks before
the county drag line would be available for use in the
Stone Creek area.
(b) It would be two or three weeks before work would begin on.
Cherokee Road.
(c) After a slow start, due to equipment problems, installation
of the underground garbage system -is wdll underway.
(d) That a report had been received from the State Highway
Department with preliminary plans ,for Concord and Love
Street Extension and the intersection of Atlanta Street.
Also,_ that certain things such, as relocation of utilities and
set backs would have to be checked with the State Highway
Department.. T
(e) The dog lease ordinance was discussed and adopted in concept;
(county ordinance) on motion by Hubert Buck, seconded by
Marston Tuck. The ordinance was referred to City Attorney
to work out technicalities and return to Council at next
meeting. Details on a contract with the county also to -,be. -
worked out at a later date.
(f) Telephone extension from the engineers building to City Hall _
had been ordered but not installed.
Request from Southern Bell for an easement for a telephone conduit
across Corn Road was approved unanimously on motion by Marston Tuc4
seconded ,by J. P. White.
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�'r�aofnitiaiiNO'�iIARK�7�igns be installed on the west
side of the street from Smyrna -Powder Spring Road to Jones Shaw.
The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl. The vote was unanimous.
Permission was requested by Southern Bell to build a manholes on
Love Street at the corner of Lee and one on Concord Road at the
Burger Chef. The.request was granted with the stipulation that
they will not have to be relocated when the streets are widened.
Approved unanimously on motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by J. P.
White.
In regard to the Management Motivation program, Councilman Homer
Kuhl motioned that -the proposed plan be referred to department
heads and chairmen of committees involved for study and
recommendations. Motion seconded by Marston Tuck. The vote was
unanimous. `
Councilman John C. Porterfield reported that the Agronaut Insurance
Company had recommended pre -employment physicals for all employees.- He
further stated it might be well to start with the fire and police
departments and that he would contact local doctors regarding fees
and report further at next meeting.
Alsq, on the recommendation and motion by J. C. Porterfield, seconded
by Marston Tuck, authority was granted for claims of $10.00 or less
to be paid from City funds rather than submit a form to the Workmants
Compensation.Company. This policy 'to be reviewed at the end of six
months. Vote .on .the motion was unanimous.
Approval of minutes of August 3 and 17, 1970 meetings was deferred.
Finance Chairman Hubert Buck commented on the July financial reports
stating the garage and sanitation departments were'over the budget due
to unforseen problems and vacations; but he could see no problem
regarding these departments.
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1970
R E S O L U T I O N
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-,WHEREAS:
4The City o''f Smyrna Fire Department has made
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tremen8ous*strides to the cause of fire prevention
throughout our city, and,
14HEREAS:
Our Fire Chief and his entire force are men of
outstanding character, endowed with true loyalty
and devotion to their duties, and,
WHEREAS:
It is befitting that our Chief and his force be
rewarded in some manner by our Mayor and Council
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as an everlasting appreciation for their service
to our city, even beyond the call of duty, and,
therefore; °
BE IT RESOLVED,0by our Mayor and Council that a shoulder patch,
designed by the men of the Fire Department be
approved as a token of appreciation, by this body.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be
recorded in the minutes of September 8, 19710,
for the City of Smyrna.
Motion by Councilman Marston Tuck seconded by Councilman
Homer Kuhl passed unanimously.
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(Continuation of the September 8, 1970 meeting)
Councilman`C. 0. Canada commented on the garage budget stating'
several items had been charged to the garage that should have been r
capital; also work orders are now being maintained and an
accurate record can be kept on each vehicle.
A complaint °to Ward 5 Councilman C. 0. Canada by a citizen in his
ward on 'the rin6rease in taxi rates was brought before Council. It
was believ6&'the Smyrna Taxi Companyy,had changed ownership. This
matter' referred' to D. Scott Jackson for checkout.
Councilman Hubert Black reported that he had received a reply
from the'State Highway Department regarding the Christmas
decorations that had been proposed for five entrances into the
City and'the request was denied.
Mayor Harold L. Smith reported that the eight school patrol`
ladies had now been transferred to Cobb County and the county
had agreed to accept a grant from the'City of Smyrna in the
amount of $4100 which was the amount budgeted for salaries and
uniforms for the school patrol from July 1 through December-31,
1970. On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Hubert Black, authority
was granted to transfer the $4100 to Cobb County to cover salaries
and uniforms for the school patrol ladies through December 31, 1970.
V City Attorney G. W. Carreker reported that he is currently working
on a shop lifting ordiance for the City of Smyrna and it will be
ready for the next Council meeting.
Mayor Harold L. Smith recommendeddthat Council set a date, at
this meeting, for a public hearing to be held at the earliest date
possible to make a change in the zoning ordinance which would
prohibit apartments being built on C class property. The date of
October 5, 1970, was called out as the date of the public hearing
on motion by Marston Tuck. The motion was seconded by C. 0.,
Canada and voted unanimously. The petition was referred to the
City Attorney to prepare for advertising'.
Fire Department Chatrman Marston Tuck reported 12 alarms during
the month of August with $640 damage.
Mr. Tuck also stated he would like to recommend in the form of
a motion that the Paleks and Recreation'Department sent out bids
for two,rest rooms, one in Cobb Park and one in.Brinkley Park,
to be mailed September 15 and to -be opened in Council October 5,
1970. The motion was seconded"'by Homer Kuhl and voted unanimously.
Councilman J. C. Porterfield reported another bill had been
received from Travelers in the amount of $2,644; and this would be
the last bill under the assigned risk policy covering the period
April 27, 1969 to April 26, 1970.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Marston Tuck, the 1970
audit was adopted as submitted. The vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned 10:35 P.M.
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September 21, 197.0
The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council
was held at City Hall, Smyrna,, Georgia, on September 21, 1970 at
7:30 otclock p.m. The meeting was called to order.by presiding
officer Mayor Harold L. Smith. All Councilmen were present except
C. 0. Canada of Ward #5. Also_present: City Attorney G. W`. Carreker,
D. Scott, Jackson, J. E. David,, Leon Hood', Truett Grogan, V. M.
Broyles, and 'a_ -re,presentative-,of the Atlanta Journal, Marietta
Daily Journal and WBIE, 1