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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:31 P. M.
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JANUARY 22, 1973
The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held
at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, January 22, 1973, and called to order at
7:30 o'clock P. M. by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All
Councilmen were present. Also present were: City Clerk, L. W. Charles,
City Attorney, Berl T. Tate, Asst. City Clerk, D. Scott Jackson, Building
Inspector, Leon Hood, Asst. Public Works Supt., V. M. Broyles, Clerk, N.
Proctor, and a representative of the Marietta Journal and WBIE. Js E.
David was absent.
Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl.
Mr. Ralph E. Marler requested annexation of property located in Land Lot 631
at the northwest intersection of Love Street and Jonquil Drive. On motion
by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the property was annexed into the
corporate limits as C-1 commercial, per county zoning, and made a part of
Ward.##. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
A petition was submitted by Mr. Howard Scoggins for annexation of property
owned by Mr. Bob Barnum located in Land Lot 555, beginning at the east side
of Lee Street running 315.5' to a creek, thence running northerly along the
creek 276', thence southwesterly 260', thence southerly 110'. On motion
by Forster Puffe the property was annexed into the corporate'limits per
present'R-1 zoning and made a part -of Ward #2. Marston Tuck seconded the
motion which carried by unanimous vote.
A request to divide the property mentioned above on Lee Street into two lots,
per plat and specifications submitted, was granted on motion by Forster Puffe,
seconded by Arthur T. Bacon. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
-- Commercial building permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood
and upon his recommendations the following action is recorded:
(1) Dr. W. C. Patterson, application for new building, for retail liquor
and wine package stoke,,3181 South Cobb Drive. Approved on motion by Arthur
T. Bacon, seconded by Forster Puffe. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
(2) McDonald's Restaurant, 3414 South Cobb Drive. Approved by unanimous
vote on motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Jack Miles.
(3) Smyrna Church of Christ, 770 Church Street, addition to back of -present
structure. Approved with four foot variance from 35' to 39' on motion by
Arthur,.T. Bacon, seconded by E. R. Coalson. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
(4) A'',& B Electric Sign Company, 131 sq. ft. lighted sign, 2470 Atlanta
Street, "Kelly and Scott'Whirlpool". Approved on' motion by Marston Tuck,
seconded by Homer Kuhl. -Vofe'on the motion was unanimous.
(5) A'rtistic Sign Company,•42 sq. ft. lighted sign for Bill's Restaurant,
867 Concord Road.' -Approved by unanimous vote on motion by Marston Tuck,
seconded by C. 0. Canada.
(6) C & V Sign Company, 5' x 10' double faced lighted sign, "Three Penny
Press, Inc.",'-26.2bE South Four Lane. Approved on motion by Marston Tuck,
seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
(7) Billy Anderson submitted plans for a plumbing contractor's office at
103 Mills Lane. The plans show no change to the present structure; however,
they did show that the parking area for trucks would be screened. There was
no action by Council since the application was approved at the last meeting
subject to plans being submitted.
(8) At the request of Mobil Oil Company, and on motion by Forster Puffe, a
ninety 'day extension was granted on the permit for a service station to be
locatedlat the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Jones Shaw Road. The
motion was seconded by Arthur T. Bacon and carried by unanimous vote.
(9) Mr. Walter Carson of Volunteer Contracting Company, and Mr. Hobart Aiken,
architect for Stephens Woods Apartments, appeared before Mayor and Council
requesting reconsideration of a change in the building permit to allow them
to use econobrick in lieu of regular brick on the apartments. Mr. Carson
stated the econobrick had already been used on six and one-half of the thirteen
buildings. Forster Puffe moved the request be denied. The motion was seconded
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by Homer Kuhl.. After further discussion, Marston Tuck motioned the request
be tabled until the next meeting in order for Council members to inspect the
buildings. The motion was seconded by C. 0. Canada and carried on a five
to two vote, Homer Kuhl and Forster Puffe opposed.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate reported the easement for vacant property, 866
Bank Street, was in work.
Councilman Forster Puffe reported the street committee met January 16, and
it was their recommendation that an appraiser be appointed to contact property
owners M. B. Ware and D. C. Landers and his mother -in regard to the Atlanta
Street widening project. Mr.,Puffe motioned that Mr. Robert Farrar be appointed
to appraise the Ware and Landers property. The motion was seconded by Jack
Miles and carried by unanimous vote.
Mr. J. A. Liesendahl, of J. P. Kidd and Associates, submitted a copy -of the
revised "existing conditions" future land use plan to Mayor and Council for
review. Mr. Liesendahl stated that -seventy-five copies would be furnished
to the City in accordance with the contract. Mayor.J. C. Porterfield asked
each Councilman to -review the report and make recommendations if changes are
in order. Councilman Homer Kuhl requested that Mr. Liesendahl return the
large future land use map to City Hall. Mr. Kuhl further requested that three
large colored maps be prepared on mylar paper; one on existing land use, one
on future land use, and one on zoning. Mr.,Liesendahl stated that three maps
would be developed. A meeting was set up for Thursday, February 8, at 7:30
P. M. with Kidd and Associates; the planning -board, and Mayor and Council.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate stated he would contact the District Attorney in
regard to permits to be issued to theatre managers relative to Sunday opera-
tions and would have the permits in City Hall on or before February 1.
Councilman Jack Miles moved that the permits be issued upon recommendation of
the licensing committee, plus approval of the -Mayor. Arthur T. Bacon seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor John C. Porterfield stated he had received no additional information
from the Department of Transporation in regard to City street resurfacing..
Consultant Engineer Dick Willis.reported.he did;.not,know when the State would
let new bids on South Cobb Drive widening.
It was reported that no additional informatio_n•had.bee_n_ received on_.the Love -
Concord widening project.
Bid opening on sale of four police cars was deferred to February 5, 1973
meeting.
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At the request of Mr. James Henderson, approval was granted to transfer malt
beverage license of Blimpie's Restaurant from Frank Ingram to James Henderson.
The motion to transfer the management was made by Arthur T. Bacon and seconded
by Marston Tuck. Vote on the motion was -.six to one,, Homer-K-uhl opposed.
Two letters signed by Jeff Davis were read by Mayor John C. Porterfield regarding
sewer tap on fees due the City from Burson Properties. City Attorney Berl T.
Tate was furnished the information requested regarding the $55,000.00 payment
and cost of installation of sewer line and sewerage treatment facilities to
the Norseman Apartments and was asked to reply to Mr. Davis' letter.
Final report of the Centennial was deferred to the next meeting.
Report on adjustments of the 1973 Business License Schedule of Fees was deferred
to the next meeting.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded.by Forster Puffe, the December 4, 1972
Minutes were approved as submitted. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, the December 18, 1972
Minutes were approved as submitted. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
As requested by Bill MacKenna, that portion of Rollingview right of way
located on the north side of Spring Street (previously deeded to the City by
Mr. MacKenna) was released by the City to Horne and Associates. Motion to
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sign the quit claim deed releasing the right of way to Horne and Associates
was made by Marston Tuck. The motion was seconded by E. R. Coalson and the
vote was unanimous.
On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by Marston Tuck, a parade permit was
approved for the,Smyrna Chapter, Order of DeMolay, for Saturday,.March 10,
at 11:00 A. M. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Councilman Jack Miles was
furnished a copy of the request in order to follow through with the Police
Department.
Mayor John C. Porterfield"appointed Councilman Homer Kuhl to serve as a voting
delegate in the Cobb'Municipal Association. Mayor Porterfield will also be
a voting member, as"well as, Councilman Miles who is a Vice President in the
Association.
Councilman C. 0. Canada stated the old building at Six Points, purchased by
Standard Oil for a new service station, should be torn down. Councilman
Arthur-T. Bacon to follow through on this.
Councilman Forster Puffe motioned that an easel be purchased for use by the
building inspector. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion. Mayor Porterfield
stated this could be handled -through City Hall.
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Councilman Forster Puffe motioned that the amendments to the Wine, Beer and
Liquor Ordinances as prepared by the City Attorney be -approved. The motion
was seconded by Arthur T. Bacon and approved by unanimous vote,. The amendments
clarified "alcoholic beverages" to include spirituous liquors, dates for
closing, and hours of operation.
Councilman Marston Tuck motioned that the name "Malt Beverage Committee" be
changed to "Alcohol Control Committee". The motion was seconded by Forster
Puffe and the vote was unanimous.
America's last living ex -President died this date.
Meeting adjourned 9:44 P. M.
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/61�N_C. PORTERFIELD MAYOR L. Wt_HARLE
MARSTON TUCK, COUNCILMAN
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ARTHUR"T. BACON, COUNCILMAN
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C.,,O. CANADA, COUNCILMAN i�
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(JACK) NORMAN MILES, COUNCILMAN
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FO ER PUFFE, COUNCIL
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HOMER KUHL, COUN LMAN
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