10-17-1966 Mid-Monthly MeetingZ
(Continuation of October 3, 1966 Meeting
In other action around the table, the .Counci 1:
1. Heard a report from Councilman B.'F. Stewart regarding the
overflow of the Woodland Arms Pump Station and the resulting
complaints. Attorney Berl T. Tate authorized to write a letter
to King -Williams regarding compliance to State Health Depart-
ment requirements.
2. Requested the securance of bids for sidewalks on Church Street
and Guthrie to Ward, plus street widening on Ward to Cherokee
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3. Discussed water line to Security National Bank with a suggestion
that Councilman D. L. Mixon check with County Commissioners in
connection with removal of the Cobb County water line and meter.
4. Approved the motion of C. W. Armour to purchase one Clayton
steam cleaner for City trucks, engines and containers in the
amount of $1,000.00 to be pro rated, 50% to garage and 50%
to sanitation. The motion waives bid procedure covering pur-
chasesin excess of $500.00 and authorizes the sanitation and
garage committees to finalize the purchase. Motion seconded
by D. L. Mixon.
5. Set October 1, 1966 as the effective date for the promotion
of Officer Bobby Stephens to the rank of Sergeant with a rate
commensurate with seniority.
6. Approved one -loading zone at 132 No. AtlantaYStreet per request
of Don -Lon Contractors: This item to be cleared through the
Chief of Police.
7. Heard the report from Councilman Homer Kuhl that a local office
of the Atlanta Gas Light Company was not considered in the City
at this time and that the original percentages set forth in the
contract representing gas sales receipts in the City of Smyrna
shall stand as submitted.
A motion was made -to ad journ gat 8:40-P. M.,-,Next meeting October
17, 1966, 7:30 P. M. First meeting in November set for November
7, 1966.
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OCTOBER 17, 1966
A mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held October 17, 1966
at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, and called to order by presiding
officer Mayor G. W. Kreeger at,3:3Q,P. M. All Cou_ncil_Members and
Department Heads, were,, pres.ent.
In the first order of business was the request of Mr. Phillips to
move the existing structure facing Cherokee Read at Ventura inter-
section to the southeast rear lot area. During the discussion, a
sketch and photographs were submitted to conveylto the Council the
general appearance.of the parcel of land after improvements which
includes the structure to be moved, a barber shop and a new building,
all across the rear of the above mentioned lot. The motion by
D. L. Mixon authorizes a permit be issued to move the structure as
requested. Second by B. F. Stewart. Amendment to the motion by
J. C. Porterfield as follows: "That the movement of the house+ to --
the rear of the lot shall be with the understanding that the structure
shall be improved in accordance with all existing building codes and
City requirements. Amendment seconded by Homer Kuhl and voted
unanimous. The original motion to issue the permit was voted
unanimous.
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(Continuation of October 17, 1966 Meeting)
Bui'ldingipermits were issued )as follows-on.the recommendation;..
of the building inspector for signs on the structure of the
Howard Furniture Company and signs on the building, including
entrance and exit signs, for Zayre's'Department Store on South
Cobb Drive. Issuance of the permits for Howard Furniture on
motion by J. B. Ables, second J. C. Porterfield, and passed.
Permit for the four signs Zayre's on motion D. L. Mixon, second
C. W. Armour, which -passed.
A request was submitted in Council by Mr. Harvey L. Nix to con-
sider waiving the major and minor street set backs on Cherokee
and Burbank Circle for the erection of a steak restaurant. Mayor
Kreeger assigned a committee of J. B. Ables, J. C. Porterfield
and R. H. Wood to study and report (10-24-66) on Cherokee Road
set -backs.
A petition was read in Council for a change
in zoning
of one
vacant lot on the north side of Love Street
Extension
from R-1
to R-2, Multiple Family, restricted. The date
fora
hearing for
Mr. J. T. Blackburn's petition was set for
November 21,
1966 on
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motion Homer Kuhl, second C. W. Armour. Motion
carried
unanimous.
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Bids were received and opened covering trucks
for use
by City
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operating departments as follows:
Bidder J Model
Bid
Trade -In
Beaudry Ford Truck Center 1967 F-100
$1715.76
$275.00
Beaudry Ford Truck Center 1967 Ranchero,'.
1934.41
.275.00
Wade Ford, Inc. 1967 F-100
1765.61.
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Wade Ford; Inc: 1967 Rarichero
164.2.00
Incl.
Wade,Ford, Inc. (Street) 1967 F-600
3214.00
-Incl.
Wade Ford, Inc. (Maintenance) 1967 F-600
.3214.00
Incl.
All bids referred by Mayor G. W. Kreeger to committee chairman for
report 10-24-66.
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The Council approved on unanimous vote the acceptance of the Minutes
of September 12, 1966 as submitted. Motion by C. W. Armour, second
J. B. Ables., The Council, on C. W. Armour's motion, second by
D. L.,MixonI accepted as submitted the Minutes of September 26,
1966. The vote was five to two. Councilman Homer Kuhl and J. C.
Porterfield abstaining by reason of absence or insufficient time
to read the Minutes.
The Mayor and Council discussed water department revenues, citizen
complaints on high water'bills, and.the need for additional equip-
ment. The Chairman of the water department, Councilman D. L. Mixon
agreed'to submit prior years records on water purchases and sales.
Consensus of opinion that abnormal consumption of water should be
detected by the meter readers or in the accounting of water bills
as prepared.
To relieve the present work load of monthly water billings and
receipting the Council approved the purchase of one F-25 Burroughs
Sensimatic--posting machine in,=the.:amount of $850.00, less: trade-in,
net cost $700.00. It was called out in Council that maintenance
agreement on the F-25 would cost an estimated amount of $800.00
during an eight year service period or approximately $185.00 per
year expenditure. This purchase has the important factor of per-
mitting the City to receipt payments daily during the period the
billing machine is absorbed in the preparation of monthly water
bills. The motion to purchase by Homer Kuhl, second D. L. Mixon,
and voted unanimous.
An over all insurance coverage for_Cityemployees was discussed by
Councilman J. B. Ables. The Mayor called out a special insurance
committee to prepare a study for submission, B. F. Stewart, Chairman,
J. C. Porterfield and Homer Kuhl: -
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(Continuation of October 17, 1966 Meeting)
City Attorney Berl T. Tate reported four -condemnation cases docketed
in the Cobb County Superior Court for hearing November, 1966.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at-9:15 P.M.
to October 24, 1966, 7:30 P. M.'
MEMO: The following items were'deferred 10-17-66 to 10-24-66:
County renumbering system, drainage San Fernando Drive, fiscal audit
review, financial reports, set backs Cherokee Road, review of truck
bids, Ward Road, refuse fees, and Gas Company ordinance.
OCTOBER 24, 1966
A regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, -Smyrna,
Georgia above date and called to order at 7:30 P. M. Mayor G. W.
Kreeger presided and six Council Members were present. Councilman
Homer Kuhl arrived at 9:20 P. M. City Attorney Berl T. Tate absent.
In the first order of business, Mr. Mike Hardage of Cobb County
Engineering staff, right-of-way department, was in attendance to
speak before the Council on the Cobb County property numbering
system. Mr. Hardage explained the basis of the numbering system
as originally drawn up by the Atlanta Regional Metropolitan Planning
Commission which became effective and was adopted by the county
commissioner in April 1963. Copy of this study filed per record
in City Hall, Smyrna, Mr. Hardage explained that the renumbering
is based on a grid system within each land lot and further that
approximately 100 land lots are located within the corporate limits
of Smyrna and 50% of the land lots have been completed. He further
stated it would require approximately three to four months to
complete and up date all the grid maps by land lots and that the
county engineer must'authorize the preparation of the Smyrna maps
for completion of the assignment. Mayor and Council requested a
letter addressed to the Cobb .County Commissioner,be, written stating
that weareidefinitely interested in the renumbering system and to
authorize the county engineering department to complete the grid
maps showing the new property numbers thereon.
The Council agreed on Mr. P. J. Sutton's proposal to include in
the 1967 House Bill all parcels of land lying within the corporate
limits and extending into the unincorporated area to be annexed
per 1967 House Bill into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna.
Councilman R. H. Wood submitted a plat and cost estimate of the
proposed drainage improvement affecting eight property owners on
San Fernando Drive. In discussion, Mayor-G.-W. Kreeger referred
back to committee to check out with citizens involved the direction
of the drain line, the cost and easements required, and report all
the above in a meeting scheduled for November 7, 1966.
The Council, on J. C. Porterfieldts motion, second by D. L. Mixon,
approved on the recommendation of the building. inspector, one sign
on the building occupied by the T. V. Stamp Redemption Store in
Belmont Hills Shopping Center.
Next item on the Agenda, was a committee report on the front yard
set backs on the previously zoned area on the south side of Cherokee
Road from the southeast corner of the intersection of Cherokee Road
and Burbank Circle to a point in an easterly direction along the
south right-of-way of Cherokee Road to the last parcel of improved
land recorded in the block zoning of 1965 and known per present
numbering system as the F. H. Wilson property, 453 Cherokee Road,
Lot 24, Block D. In the above described area the minimum building