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OCTOBER 16, 1967
The mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held October 16,
1967 and called to order at 7:30 o'clock P: M. by Mayor G. W.
Kreeger. All Council Members were present,'plus department heads,
City Attorney and building inspector.
In the first order of business, Mr. Nick Mosgovoy submitted
proposed plans for a 14 foot by 12 foot'control and storage room
and a football score board to be erected in Ward Park by -the
Smyrna Athletic Association. Council discussed the plans, location,
cost, insurance and set back from existing fence. Motion by J. B.
Ables that. this Council adopt the plans as submitted with a de-
viation in the location of the structure as pertains -to a certain
set back'from the existing fence line and further that title shall
remain in the name of the City of Smyrna. On second by Homer Kuhl
the vote was unanimous.
Additional parking area to the rear of. -the medical building,.South
Cobb at Pinehill, was submitted in Council with a petition for
rezoning a parcel of land located to the rear of the present zoned
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areaapproximately 95 feet square. The zoning• petition calls out
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R-1 to C-1 commercial area, parking only. Council, on motion by
C. W. Armour, set the date -for public hearing at November 20,
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1967. On B. F. Stewartts second the motion carried.
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A petition was read in Council'regarddiug the Chester and Porter
property on the north side of Spring Road right-of-way and east
from Bell Drive to the Bethel Baptist Church property. The -
petition calls out the two parcels of land to be zoned from R-1
residential to C-1. Council set the hearing date for November 20,
1967 on motion by Homer -Kuhl, second by�C. W. Armour.
Mr. Ernest Jones appeared in Council and reported that he obtained
quit claim deeds from: nine heirs, the original owners of a strip
of land approximately 20 feet in width and located on the west line
of -the Methodist Church property running from Love Street to
Church Street. The objective in this item was that -the -City waive
easement rights on the property and dedicate said land to the
Methodist Church for additional church parking area. In discussion,
Councilman Homer Kuhl motionedrthat the City of Smyrna)retaiu con-
trol of the easement used mostly as a walk way. The -motion died
for lack of a second. A motion by C. W. Armour, seconded1by J. C.
Porterfield, tabled the request pending submission,of a specific
plan from the Methodist -Church showing development and usage of
the land, parking arrangement, and control of vehicular traffic
flow. The vote to table was unanimous.
Since there was no zoning problem involved, Council approved the
recommendation of building inspector C. M. Hamby to,movefthe
residence of Mai. J. . K. Lusk, 853 Concord Road, to the rear of 'the
lot, northwesterly for commercial purposes, said structure to be
renumbered as Lusk - Drive. MEMO: The frontage purchased by
Atlantic Company for a conven ence -t--ype grocery store. The motion
approving relocation of house by Homer Kuhl, second by-D.-L. Mixon,
motion passed. `
Developer John Ward was reported to have gained title to forty
parcels of land -in Campbellwood, formerly owned by' H. L. McDaniel
Realty and Insurance Company. In the -improvement of these lots
Mr. Ward stated a larger type residence would be constructed: He
requested the Council to consider waiving the minimum side yard
requirements (24 feet) to approximately sixteen feet or eighteen
feet with a five foot side yard on the carport side. Motion by.J.
C. Porterfield that the request to deviate from the existing
zoning codes be and is hereby denied: Second by B. F., Stewart.
and voted unanimous.
In connection with the surface water and sewerage complaints; King
Arms Apartments, P. J. Sutton, consultant engineer, read a proposed
letter addressed -to the•Georgia Investment Syndicate, Inc-. calling
out the built in problems concerning drainage ditch west of the
structure, parking lot surface water, four inch sewer line, and the
known violation of the City tap -on requirements. Letter to be
written by Mayor G. W. Kreeger and forwarded to Georgia Investment
Syndicate.
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(Continuation of October 16, 1967 Meeting)
Councilman J. B: Ables discussed his report to date concerning
progress of the Cpbb.County Sewerage Proposal, stating that the
county was moving ahead in securing bids through fiscal,•agents
covering phase one of the ,project and that'firm rates covering
water and sewerage cost per consumer would follow.
Mayor G.Y. Kreeger, Councilman J. B. Ables and City Attorney
Berl-T. Tate submitted up-to-date report on the Spring Road
widening project.
Item nine relates to compound water meter and water mains of
Unit #2 Deerwood subdivision. The discussion regarding one
compound meter -in Concord Road.at the-entrance,to Deerwood Unit
#1 was resolved as follows: "On motion duly madeby Commissioner
Ingram (Minutes of October 10, 1967) and.seconded by Commissioner
Barrett, the Commission voted to allow the City of Smyrna to
meter off waterlines serving Deerwood subdivision Unit #1 and
Unit #2 located in'the.City of Smyrna -at Concord Road provided
Smyrna will pay for the meter and -installation cost." It was
requested that J. E.-David, City -Engineer, authorize the in-
stallation in Unit #2 of the Deerwood subdivision the transite
pipe water lines using copper saddles and copper tubing and so
instruct the developer. t
Progress reports were submitted in'Council"covering school
sidewalks, connector road, Ward to Atlanta, sewerage to Highway
41, and removal of old automobiles from residential areas.
Mr. J. E. David was requested to submit break down of major and
secondary streets with cost of installation of street name signs.
The Council approved the purchase of one 12.5 H.P. 48 inch Kut-
Kwick lawn mower for use in City parks. The cost $1,027.00.
On motion by J. C. Porterfield, the Council approved the purchase
of same at 1076 discount, total $924.30. -The motion was seconded
by B.'F. Stewart and voted unanimous.
The letting. -of bids for purchase of one traffic signal, inter-
section of Cherokee and Ward, were scheduled to be opened
October 30, 1967,at 5:00 P.M., and the bid awarded at the Mayor
and Council meeting of November 6, 1967. MEMO:. Cost of signal
and installation to be borne by Tenneco Oii(dompany,with invi-
tation to Abe present at the' bid opening. -
Correspondence from the State -Water Quality Control Board was
read in Council and handed to Mayor G. W. Kreeger for response.
Brought before Council next was the Georgia Power recommendation
regarding the change in lighting in.City Hall Council Room which
called out new fixtures to be Benjamin CT-4144-4EX or equivalent.
Sketch of the lighting plan turned over to J. A. Bailey for bids.
Per, D. L. �Mixon's motion •the Mayor and Council minutes of
September 11 and September 25 meetings were approved on unanimous
vote as submitted. Motion seconded by B. F. Stewart.
Council requested that the minutes of record with regard to the
sewerage facilities to Dickson's Shopping Center be checked out
and report submitted. Purpose of this action hinges on two
additional sewer tap-ons brought before Council by plumbing
inspector, said tap-ons per Mr. W. L. Westbrook being the
Cochran Furniture Store and the Bob Leonard Realty Office.
Council requested a plan be submitted to Councilman R. H. Wood
in regard to proposed curb and gutter on Stephens Street, -.re-
surfacing Stephens approximately two feet from present roadway,
plus a request to move one way traffic sign on Stephens Street
to the property line of the medical building. Plan to be submitted
by Dr. Robert Mainor to be brought before Council on November 6,
1967.
(Continuation of October 16, 1967 Meeting)
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C. W. Armour motioned to sell surplus Trim Town containers
for use at Windy Hills apartments at an estimated price of $7.50
' per unit. Motion seconded by J. C. Porterfield and voted
unanimous.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn.
The time 9:15 P. M.
Next meeting November 6, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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G. W. Kreeger, Mayor L. W. 6har es,Pity Clerk
C. W. Armou , Councilman Ward 1
Sanitation
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.�H. Woo , Councilman WarB--S--
Streets & Maintenance
D. L. Mixon, Councilman Ward 5
Water
B. F. Stewart,, Councilman Ward
7, Treatment Plants
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J es, Councilman Ward 2
Finance & Administration
Homer Kuhl, Councilman Ward 4
Police, Fire & C.D.
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CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF REGULAR CITY ELECTION
HELD THIS FOURTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1967
We, the duly appointed Election Managers to conduct
this election, declare the following results:
FOR MAYOR
GEORGE W. KREEGER
GEORGE W. CARREKER
Disq.
COUNCIIMAN WARD #1
C. W. "CHUCK" ARMOUR
Disq & n.v.
COUNCIIMAN WARD #2
J. B. ABLES
Disq.
J. R. "BOB" BETENBAUGH
. Disq.
COUNCIIMAN WARD #3
FOR COUNCILMAN WARD #5
996 CLARENCE CANADA 208
Disq.
933 CHARLES A CO LE , JR . 124 _
55 Disq.
COUNCILMAN WARD #6
251 -JOHN C. PORTERFIELD 139
39 Disq. & N.V. 23
COUNCIIMAN WARD #7
250 B. F. (BILL) STEWART 179
6 Disq. & N.V. 42
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ROY H. WOOD 238
Disq. & N.V. 31
COUNCIIMAN WARD #4 Write-in
HOMER KUHL 2O7
Disq. 79
HAZE D. EDWARDS
We, therefore certify to the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna,
the Election of:
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COUNCILMAN WARD #1'
COUNCIIMAN WARD #2
COUNCIIMAN WARD #3
COUNCIIMAN WARD #4
COUNCIII AN WARD #5
COUNCIIMAN WARD #6
COUNCIIMAN WARD #7
George W. Kreeger
C. W. Armour
J. B. Ables
Roy H. Wood
Homer Kuhl
Clarence Canada
John C. Porterfield
B. F. Stewart
They having received a majority of the votes cast.
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L. W. Ch es, City Clerk
November 4, 1967
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OATH OF ELECTION REGISTRARS AND MANAGERS
We, and each of us, do solemnly swear that we will faithfully and
impartially conduct this day's election_ according to the .law and charter of
the City of Smyrna.
We, and each of us, will perform said duties to the best of our ability,
permitting no person to vote who is not entitled to vote, preventing to the
best of our skill and 'power all illegal voters, and in all our actions as
election registrars and managers, act as required in the best interest of
the City.
We, and each of us, will confine our duties during the day's election
to the conduct of said election as hereinabove provided and will not initiate,
instigate or participate in any conduct with any individual not an election
registrar or manager concerning the identity of any person, or persons, who
has or who has not voted, nor in any other way act in any manner as will
indicate any interest in the conduct of said election other than to see
that it is fairly and impartially conducted as hereinabove specified, so
help us God.
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OATH OF ELECTION' REGISTRARS A-Nb MANAGERS -
We,, and each of us, d;d%,sole'knIy swear' that werwill+ faithfully and
iinpartially conduct this. €day's election `according, to the law and. charter of
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R We, and each of us)^ will peeform said duties to'the best of our ability, '
permitting,, no person to vote':who �s'not entitled to vote, preventing to,the
best- of our skill and' ,power gall illegal.. -voters, and in ally our• actions as
4 •election•registrats and managers, act As required in the best intereat:of
the City. `• r
We, 6nd"; each -of us• will confine our duties during the days election-
to the conduct of said election -as hereinabove provided and will -not initiate,
instigate or participate in any conduct'witt.8n.1f individual not an,election
registrar-- or .manager" concdrning, ,the -identity of any persog or persons, who
'has'or who has not voted, nor, in, any, other way', act in,any, manner°as will
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Indicate "any, inte'reat in the, conduct' of said alection ''other than to o see
that it is fairly and impartially conducted as hereinabove specified, so
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