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01-03-1972 First MeetingPage 37 JANUARY 5. 1972 The first meeting in the new year was held at City Hall pursuant to the Charter on January 3, 1972 and called to order by Mayor Harold L. Smith at 7:00 o'clock p.m. All Council Members were present. Also present were: L. W. Charles City Clerk, D. Scott Jackson, Asst. City Clerk and Tax Assessor, City Attorney G. W. Carreker, Building Inspector Leon Hood, J. E. David, Supt. of Public Works, N. Proctor, Department heads, a representative of the Atlanta Journal, Marietta Journal and WBIE. Invocation was by citizen Jake Ables. In the first order of business, Councilman J. P. White motioned that Council override Mayor Harold Smith's veto on salary increases for Mayor and Council to become effictive July 1, 1972, and the motion as it was passed on December 20, 1971 be reinstated. The motion was seconded by C. 0. Canada. The motion carried five to two. Voting for the motion: C. 0. Canada, Arthur T. Bacon, J. P. White, Homer Kuhl and J. C. Porterfield. Voting against the motion: Hubert Black and Marston Tuck. Group Insurance bids were deferred to the next meeting. There was no report on the eastside outfall sewer system. December 20, 1971 minutes were approved as submitted on motion by Hubert Black, seconded by J. P. White. The vote was unanimous. After a brief report by Mayor Harold L. Smith, the meeting adjourned at 7:15P.M. NEW BUSINESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 1972 Invocation was given by Mr. Jake Ables. In the first order of business, the oath of office for the new Mayor of the City of Smyrna, John C. Porterfield, was administered by Judge Howell Ravan, of the Cobb Superior Court. Mayor Porterfield then recognized all the Councilmen and their families. Judge Howell Ravan administered the oath of office to the seven Councilmen as follows: Marston Tuck Wardl Forster Puffe Ward2 Arthur Bacon Ward3 Homer Kuhl Ward4 C. 0. Canada Wards Elbert Coalson Ward6 Norman(Jack) Miles Ward? The first official act of the new administration was the appointment of a clerk. On the recommendation of Mayor Porterfield, Mr. L. W. Charles was reappointed Clerk of the City of Smyrna by unanimous vote on motion by _Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada. On the recommendation of Mayor Porterfield, Berl Tate was appointed City Attbrn_ey. A question was raised regarding Mr. Tate representing several citizens on Love and concord who filed a suit against the City. Mayor Porterfield stated that Mr. Tate had assured him he would no longer represent the citizens in the suit against the City provided he was appointed City Attorney. Mayor Porterfield also stated he had talked with several of the citizens and felt the matter would be settled out of court, however, if further litigation was necessary, another lawyer would be hired. Councilman Homer Kuhl motioned that Council approve Mr. Berl Tate as City Attorney. The motion was seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion was six to one, Marston Tuck opposed. ,r.._ Mr. C. V. Reeves was appointed City Court Recorder on recommendation of Mayor Porterfield. The motion was made by Homer Kuhl and seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion was six to one, Marston Tuck, opposed. Page 38 (CONTINUATION OF JANUARY 3, 1972) Nominations for the four City Inspectors were as follows: Leon Hood, Building Inspector, approved by unanimous vote on motion of Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada W. L. Westbrook, Plumbing Inspector, approved by unanimous vote on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon. Luke Boring, Electrical Inspector, approved by unanimous vote on motion by Homer kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada. Homer Kuhl was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem on motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Elbert Coalson. The vote was six for the motion. Homer Kuhl abstained. Committee Chairman Members Finance & Administration Homer Kuhl Forster Puffe Arthur T. Bacon Water Elbert Coalson C. 0. Canada Marston Tuck Sanitation Arthur T. Bacon Elbert Coalson C. 0. Canada Parks C. 0. Canada Forster Puffe Elbert Coalson Streets Forster Puffe Homer Kuhl Jack Miles Fire Marston Tuck Jack Miles Arthur T. Bacon Police Jack Miles Marston Tuck Arthur T. Bacon Garage C. 0. Canada Jack Miles Homer Kuhl Sewerage Treatment Marston Tuck C. 0. Canada Elbert Coalson Malt Beverage Arthur T. Bacon Forster Puffe Marston Tuck Insurance & Employee Welfare J. C. Porterfield Homer Kuhl Forster Puffe Library Homer Kuhl Safety Forster Puffe All Dept. Heads Cobb County Mun. Assn. Members Homer Kuhl C. 0. Canada Mr. George Hardy of Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge who arrived at-7130 P.M. gave the following report on the eastside outfall sewer system. Mr. Hardy stated specifications had been prepared and submitted to the State Water Quality Control Board for their approval and the plans had been returned to the county. After the plans were returned, the county issued a change order for additional lines and as soon as the change order is approved the work can be started. Mr. Hardy estimated it would take about sixty days to complete the work after the change order is approved. Page 39 (CONTINUATION OF JANUARY 3, 1972) On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the current fees for commercial business licenses were adopted. Vote on the motion was unanimous. —i Councilman Homer kuhl motioned that the current -fees for residential business licenses be approved with the stipulation that these residences be inspected prior to mailing out the licenses. C., 0. Canada seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Bernard Halpern requested a zoning hearing on property located on the North right of way of Fleming Street from R-1 to C-1. On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the hearing date was set for February 7, 1972. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On motion by Homer Kuh., seconded by C. 0. Canada, future Council Meetings will be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor J. C. Porterfield thanked all those who attended the first Council Meeting of 1972, and those who were responsible for his being in office, and stated he would do everything possible to fulfill the confidence shown in electing him Mayor. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 P. M.