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10-06-1969 Regular MeetingOCTOBER 6, 1969 Pursuant to the Charter, a regulAr meeting of Mayor and Council, City of Smyrna, was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, October 6, 1969. The meeting was called- to order at 7:00 P. M. by the presiding officer, Mayor George W. Kreeger. Councilman Roy H. Wood was absent; all other Councilmen were present. City staff members present were L. W. Charles,. T. J. Grogg, C. M. Hamby, C. C. Porterfield, Berl T. Tate, and W. L. Westbrook. Others present were Joe Bork of Hensley -Schmidt, the Marietta Journal and WBIE. A request was heard before Council from Mrs. Howard Medley for a mobile home permit for her -property at 396 Dell Avenue. She stated.that due to her health and the death of her husband, she needed to have someone available to her at all times. The trailer would be used as a residence for her daughter, son-in-law, and their family. It was pointed out by Homer Kuhl that one family (Greissmann) was against the permit. Their signature would be required for the permit. The matter was referred to Homer Kuhl for checkout. Upon a motion by J.. C. Porterfield, seconded by C. W. Armour, October 20, 1969, was set as the hearing date for the appeal from Recorderrs Court for James D. Chandler, Jr. Appeal date was set as per request by letter from James D. Chandler.dated September 27, 1969. Motion was approved unanimously. LU Attorney Richard Newton appeared representing the owners of the Smyrna Springs Apartments as per letter of Manyor and Council authorized at the September 22, 1969 meeting. Mr. Newton reported that the creek by the project was in process of cleanup, that the management was endeavoring to obtain the full cooperation of all tenants in keeping garbage in the proper containers, and that he felt that another large container was needed to.suffi- ciently service the apartments. C. W. Armour commented that the problem was in the acute stage and immediate action was imperative. Mr. Newton assured the Council that they would have the full cooperation of the owners to achieve a mutual solution to the problem. Commercial building permit applications were brought before Council by City Building Inspector C. M. Hamby. The following permit applications were approved unanimously: 1. H. E. Fortner - addition to warehouse at So. Cobb Dr., 361x601. Motion by B. F. Stewart, seconded by C. 0. Canada. 2. Colite Industries - erect letters on Sears Roebuck building on So. Cobb Dr. Motion by J. C. Porterfield, seconded by Homer Kuhl. 3. Atlas Neon Sign Company - remove and replace sign, Top Dollar Store, Belmont Shopping Center. Motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by C. 0. Canada. 4. Application by Star -Building and Development Company to erect a warehouse on Lake Drive, not adjoining the present structure, was approved pending the checkout of sewerage facilities in the, areaa. Moti6n by B. F. Stewart, seconded by C. W. Armour, approved unanimously. S. Application by R. C. Taylor to remodel old service station at Pat Mell Road at Old 41 was denied pending receipt of proper plans and certification from the petroleum company that the gasoline storage tanks were filled with sand. Motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by C. 0. Canada, and approved unanimously. 1 6. Application by Douglas Dunton to move 101x141 structure from 710 Sherwood Road to 1000 Dell Avenue. Upon recommendation by the building inspector, the application was denied. Motion by ., B. F. Stewart, seconded by Homer Kuhl, and approved unanimously. (Continuation of October 6, 1969 Meeting) The Council heard a presentation by Charles Johnson and Mr. Everage from Burroughs Business Machine Company of the Burroughs E6000 system. Approximate cost: $33,000.00 plus programming costs. Bids for 96 floodlights.for Ward Park were opened and recorded as follows: .(1) Cobb Electric $31000.00 (2) Beck & Gregg $39438.48 (3) Thompson -Wilson $21880.00 The low bid of Thompson -Wilson Company was accepted by motion of Homer Kuhl, seconded by J. C. Porterfield and approved unanimously. Low bidder will provide aimiiggchart. Pertaining to current road projects the following items were discussed: 1. Bid by C. W. Matthews for the paving of Woodlawn Terrace was opened. The bid amounting to $25,190.00 was judged to be in excess 2576 of the engineer's estimate of the project. A motion by J. C. Porterfield, seconded by B.. F. Stewart and approved unanimously rejected by bid. r 2. The City Attorney, Berl T. Tate reported that he had not yet received the new plat of the Coppenger property dedication from Cities Service Oil Company. 3., The Georgia Power Company has moved the power pole necessary for paving of a third lane -at Concord Road at So. Cobb Drive, however, the telephone company still has wires attached to the pole. 4. The State Highway Department has still not completed the paving of a third lane.on So. Cobb Drive at Hess Oil. All storm drainage projects were reported to be in work. Joe Bork of Hensley -Schmidt was asked to check on.the status of the city's application of a package sewerage treatment plant with the Georgia Water Quality Control Board. Plumbing Inspector W. L. Westbrook brought the problem of excess water seepage in the sewer lines of the Hargrove Apartments. A letter was requested by Council to be written to.the construction superintendent concerning the correction of the problem. Also, Council ruled that the lift station could not be started until the problem is corrected and manufacturer's representative be present. . The.new Smyrna Police Station was reported to be in progress. In reference to property requested by Don. Bridges., the Council ruled that the property should be divided between the adjoining property owners. City Attorney Berl T. Tate was to receive a plat of the original property, and C. W. Armour was asked to check with the adjoining property owners to see if they would wish to acquire the property. . The next Safety Committee meeting was scheduled to be held October 29, 1969. Approval of 9-8-69 and 9-22-69 minutes was deferred pending a reissue of 9.8-69 minutes. The August and two months cumulative financial report was reviewed'by Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl and tte Council.. All departments showed improvement over the last budget report. 245 (Continuation of October 6, 1969 Meeting) C. W. Armour reported that the malt beverage lsoense for Bavafian Alpine Inn into the name of Raymond Eugene Yawn, 810 Cherokee Road, Apt. 4-A, Smyrna,'and placed this recommendation in the form of a motion. The motion was seconded by B. F. Stewart and approved by a vote bf 5-1. Homer Kuhl voted against the motion. The Council approved Glen Hughes as Election Superintendent, Nora Proctor as deputy registrar and T. J. Grogg as absentee ballot clerk.- (Appointment of Glen Hughes recinded - See November 17, 1969 minutes.) The Council deferred annexation of 13 parcels on Pat Mell for legislative action. In final action, the Council: 1. Heard a report by Clarence Canada that Northwest Exterminators had violated their agreement with Council in that they had no business license, no garbage service, no fire dxtinquishers, and were using the building as a storage facility, not for office use only. The Council requested that Mr. L. A. Phillips appear before Council 10-20-69 to show cause why this agreement should not be terminated. W 2.' Heard a report by C. W. Armour that the McWhirter Refuse Company was picking up garbage illegally within the City Limits. Berl T. Tate advised that his personnel would have to be caught in the act or the ordinance would have to be redrawn. 3. Heard a report by J. C. Porterfield concerning citizens in his Ward on county water system while paying City taxes. In the ensuing discussion the Council authorized B.F. Stewart to check into trading customers tAth the county and to report at the next meeting. 4. Referred the matter of Christmas lighting of City Hall to Homer Kuhl for action. 5. Was reminded that all Council Members must sign the Minute Book before 12-31-69. There being no further business the meeting was -adjourned at 9:10 P. M. Next meeting October 20, 1969. x October 20, 1969 The regular mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council, City of Smyrna, was held on October 20, 1969, at the City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, The meeting was called to order by the presiding officer, Mayor GeorgiaW. Kreeger; at 7:00 o'clock P. M. Councilman R. H. Wood was absent; all other Councilmen were present. City Staff Members present were: L. W. Charles, J. E. David, T. J. Grogg, C. M. Hamby, C. C. Porterfield, and Berl T. Tate. Others present we're Joe Bork of Hensley -Schmidt, the Marietta Journal, WBIE, WSB-TV. Mr. Don Stanley, President of the Smyrna Athletic Association invited the Mayor and Council to the Homecoming activities of the assoc- iation, Saturday, October 26, 1969, at 12:00'o'clock noon at Ward Park. The Council heard a'request to rezone the Logan property from R-1 to C-1. The property owners appeared in support of the request. No citizens appeared in opposition to the zoning.' C. W. Armour motioned that the property by rezoned as advertised. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl, and approved unanimously. The Oouncil heard a request from property owners on Concord Road to rezone their properties, generally located along Concord Road from Love Street to Dunton Street, from R-1 to District "C".