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10-24-1966 Regular Meeting2(� :b, 0 V (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 21 (Continuation of October 24, 1966 Meeting) line front yard set back, per -motion of J. B. Ables, shall be 25 feet from the right-of-way to the front wall of each structure with a firm stipulation that no parking shall be permitted within this set back regulation'. The motion further stated that the 50 ft.-set back from right-of-way to front of building as called out in C-1 area regulations shall apply and upon request and approval by Council, the 501 set back shall permit the parking of vehicles in the front of the structure. Motion seconded by J. C. Porter- field and voted unanimous. MEMO: The above motion is -applicable to the - south right-of-way ofZherokee Road recorded as -the major street and does not apply to the minor streets. Per specifications submitted and bids received, the Council authorized the purchase of departmental trucks as follows: Bidder, Department Model Bid Trade -In Net Beaudry Trt. Plt. 1967 Ford $1715.76 $275.00 $1440.76 Truck Center Pick Up L-D Beaudry Sanitation 1967 Ford $1715.76 ----- $1715.76 Truck Center Pick Up W Wade Ford Street 1967 F-600 $3089.00 ----- $3089.00 (1 Speed Axle) Wade Ford Maintenance 1967 F-600 $3214.00 ----- $3214.00 (2 Speed Axle) The purchase of the pick up trucks authorized on motions by C. W. Armour and B. F. Stewart, and the F-6001s on motion by R. H. Wood. Motions seconded and voted unanimous. Councilman R. H. Wood discussed the widening of Ward Road in the apartment area as well as dedication of land for sidewalks. Design of the roadway and sidewalks to be submitted by P. J. Sutton. Mayor G. W. Kreeger called out the estimated cost of $3,824.00 to convert the lower level of the new fire station to meeting rooms. This item deferred to November 7 meeting. On motion by C. W. Armour, second by D. L. Mixon which carried, the full Council went on record opposing a Resolution known as S. R. #25 which provides for control of outdoor advertising, control of junk yards and landscaping, with authority to the General Assembly to zone property within a distance of 1000 feet of State Aid and Federal Highway rights -of -way. In the last hour prior to adjournment, the Council studied the report of the financial condition of the City of Smyrna as per audit submitted through the close of the fiscal period ending June 30, 1966. Exhibit 1 through Exhibit 8 and related statements were distributed, discussed, and all questions answered by City Auditor W. D. Pate, C.P.A. Motion to adjourn by Homer Kuhl at 10:35 P.M. Next meeting November 7, 1966. 22 (Continuation of October 24, 1966 Meeting) reeger, Mayor "L har es . City Clerk (�;' 1141 al-t7�� 2n�zz'�-- - Armour, Councilman Ward 1,-- 77B. Ables, Councilman War , Sanitation Finance & Administration R. H. Wood., Councilman Ward 3, homer Kuhl, Councilman Ward 4, Streets & Maintenance Police,.Fire & C.D. Mixon, ounc lman Ward 5, C. Porterfleld,'Councilman Water and 6, Paro & Recreation --S-teiiyrt, Couhcilman irla r71 Treatment Plants