01-25-1975 Regular MeetingM
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E. R. Coalson seconded the motion. It was stated that the establishment for some
time had been operating by someone other than the person approved to manage the
establishment and the person presently in charge of managing did not meet the
requirements of the City ordinance. The motion not to renew the 1975 license
was unanimous.
Councilman Marston Tuck moved that the 1974 license for malt beverage and wine be
suspended tonight and a show cause hearing be held February 1, 1975, at 10:00 A.M.
to determine whether a 1975 malt beverage and wine license should be issued.
Earle Cochran seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote.
City Attorney Bert T. Tate stated that the suit for the Norseman and King Williams
apartments was on the docket for February.
Councilman E. R. Coalson called a meeting of the Sanitation Committee immediately
following Council Meeting.
Councilman Homer Kuhl stated he had received a call from Sue Williams ARC stating
they had almost completed their study and recommendations. Mr Kuhl was to contact
Ms. Williams to determine if she could meet with Council Members Saturday morning
at 11:00 A. M.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:58 P. M.
January 25, 1975
A meeting was held Saturday Morning January 25, 1975 at 10:00 A. M., at City Hall
for the purpose of reviewing the financial status of the City for the six (6)
months ending December 31, 1974. Those present were Mayor John C. Porterfield,
Homer Kuhl, Elbert Coalson, Forster Puffe, Earle Cochran, Jerry Mills, Clarence
Canada and Willouise Spivey. Marston Tuck was absent.
After discussing the revenues and expenditures for the first half of the fiscal
year, Homer Kuhl made a motion this meeting be recorded as an official council
meeting. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mayor Porterfield, referring to the June 30, 1974 FY Audit, stated we had a
$75,266 surplus for the year and recommended it be earmarked for the development
of King Spring Park. After discussion Homer Kuhl made a motion the cost of
developing the King Spring Park be paid from the General Fund surplus. Clarence
Canada seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Homer Kuhl made a motion the cost of the new Fire Station on -Concord Road belpaid
from the Water Revenue Fund. Clarence Canada seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous.
Jerry Mills stated he thought there was a good possibility of locating a good
repossessed fire truck that we could purchase at a very reasonable price. He has
already made some contacts and is looking for such a truck. If one cannot be locat-
ed by July 1, 1975, we will have to order a new one.
Jerry Mills is to meet with Joe McHarg and Don Wells either Wednesday or Thursday
in regards to the many problems we are having with the Fire sub -station on Spring
street. Mr. Mills stated it would cost $3,000 or more to correct all these
problems and they should be corrected before April of this year.
Elbert Coalson asked Jerry Mills to lead the discussion of the new sanitation building,
since he was Chairman of the sanitation department when the plans were started.
Mr. Mills stated that three bids had been received and are recorded as follows:
S & M Contractors, 1903 Heathridge Court, Smyrna, Ga. $16,000.00
with the city labor pouring floor'and footings and installing
plumbing.
Alternate bid on cost plus basis at 18%, with the city
furnishing material
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Gem City Contractors, Marietta, Ga. $15,212.00
including material and labor, electrical,
heating and plumbing work.
Alternate bid on a 20% profit basis, furnishing
all material and labor.
Jonquil Construction, 765 Cherokee Road, Smyrna, Ga. $10,800.00
on a cost plus 15% with the city furnishing all
material and a portion of the labor on the
footing, plumbing and concrete slab. Cost to
the city not to exceed $10,800.00
Jerry Mills made a motion the bid be awarded to Jonquil Construction Company,
on a 15% cost plus basis, not to exceed $10,800.00, and that our public works
department work with the contractor, pouring floor and footings, installing
plumbing and digging septic tank. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous.
A discussion was held on enclosing a portion of the patio at the Fire Station
for an office for the Fire Marshall. Homer Kuhl made a motion this expense be
paid from the contingency fund. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote
was five to one. Forster Puffe opposed.
Jerry Mills made a motion the Fire Marshall's office be built according to �
specifications, as submitted. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion. After discussion
the motion and second was withdrawn. Sealed bids will be secured, to be opened
at the next regular council meeting.
Forster Puffe recommended we set up the purchasing supply department immediately,
that a purchasing agent should be hired to work with setting up the department.
Mayor Porterfield stated that we had been waiting for the sanitation department
to vacate the building, and that plans for the purchasing supply department would
be started the first week in February.
Homer Kuhl stated we had $12,260.81 in State Grants to Municipalities Fund in a
savings account and he recommended it be deposited in the regular checking account.
Mayor and Council agreed. Mr. Kuhl is also going to contact the State to find
out what these funds can be used for, other than streets and drainage.
Mayor Porterfield stated the police department is now operating with a full staff
and recommended the authorization of two new positions. Homer Kuhl made a motion
to authorize two additional positions, one Captain and one Sergeant. Earle Cochran
seconded the motion and the vote was unanamoius.
Meeting adjourned at 12:33 P. M.
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