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02-17-1975 Regular Meeting(Continuation of _February 3rd Minutes) 301 Jerry Mills stated he had contacted Joe McHarg in regard to repairs at the Spring Street Fire Department building and Mr. McHarg agreed to discuss the matter with Don Wells and give Council a written guarantee that all necessary repairs would be made on the outside and the guarantee would be for a full year. A meeting was called for Saturday morning at 9:30 A. M. for Fire Committee members. - Jerry Mills commenting on the architectural costs of Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge on King Spring Park, recommended Council secure bids from other consultant firms. This was referred to the finance committee to make contacts with other firms. (Earle Cochran motioned that a technical rank be created in the police department to be titled Sgt. of Communications - the salary to go with the rank, but to be kept within the communications department. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Ui Mr. Cochran stated that $8,100 was set up in the budget for the remodeling of the downstairs of the police station for the detectives office and recommended that the remodeling be done on the same basis as was done by Leon Hood on the City Hall addition, cost plus 15%. C. 0. Canada made a motion that bids be let on a cost plus basis. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Lt. C. J. Sanford of the Fire Prevention Bureau reminded Mayor and Council that the plans for the remodeling would have to be submitted to the State Fire Marshall'! office for approval. Earle Cochran read a letter from the Deerwood Garden Club requesting permission to improve and maintain the entrance of Deerwood subdivision, and motioned the request be granted. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:39 P. M.. February 17, 1975 The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, February 17, 1975, 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 L. W. Charles, City Clerk; Willouise C. Spivey, Asst. City Clerk; Nora Proctor, Clerk; James E. David, Supt. Public Works; Leroy Silver, Director of Parks and Recreation' Leon Hood, Building Inspector; Joe Briggs, Consultant Engineer; and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl. Sealed bids on a portable two-way radio for the Civil D.efense Department were opened read and are recorded as follows: General Electric, Atlanta Ga. Miller Communications, Inc., Smyrna, Ga Less trade in Plus Transportation Motorola Communications Forest Park, Georgia Radio only Accessories Options $1,384.44 1,723.00 292.91 5.00 & Electronics, Inc. All bids were referred to the Civil Defense Committee to make recommendations at the next meeting. 566.10 33.30 198.80 for review and A scheduled hearing on a appeal from Recorder's Court decision requested by George W. Reece, was the next item brought before Mayor and Council. Mr. Reece objected to the charge of "laying drags" and also to the amount of his fine. Attorney Berl T. Tate ruled that since Mr. Reece pleaded guilty to the charge, Council could take no action. Officer William LeCroy explained the difference in "laying drags" and "spinning tires" (Continutation of February 17th Minutes) 302 LE r and stated that he and Officer Jerry McBerry measured a distance of 96' where Mr. Reece left tire marks on the street. It was also explained to Mr. Reece that there were different set fines for different violations. Since the Post Office was closed today and only two bids were received for renovation of the lower level of the police department, opening of bids was postponed until February 18th, at 6:30 P. M. Application for a management change only for Fox's Package Store, 2620 4 Lane Highway from Don Hammett to James A. Mascho, III, was approved on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Forster Puffe. The vote was five to two, :Homer Kuhl and Earle Cochran opposed. Application for management change only for Stefano's Restaurant, 752 Jones Shaw Road, from John S. Edwards to Michael J. Bertolami, was approved on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by E. R. Coalson. The vote was five to three. Voting for the motion, Forster Puffe, E. R. Coalson, C. 0. Canada, and Marston Tuck. Voting against the motion, Homer Kuhl, Earle Cochran and Jerry Mills. Councilman Forster Puffe moved that all people applying for a new license (liquor, wine or beer) or anyone requesting a change in management, appear before this body when the application is to be considered until such time as the four ordinances are combined; also, the above to be made a part of the ordinance when the four are combined. The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and the vote was unanimous. __J There were no commercial building permits to come before council. Building Inspector Leon Hood reported he and Lt. C. J. Sanford had in- spected the house located at 2422 Ventura Place and found numerous building code violations. Mr. Hood stated the house was owned by Kentucky Fried Chicken, 7585 Ponce de Leon Circle, Doraville, Georgia, and he had written a letter as of this date listing what must be done to bring the structure uA to the Southern Building Code. The items were: (1) Must board up all windows and doors within 10 days or comply with 2 & 3; (2) Replace all broken window glass; (3) Install locks on all doors: (4) Change electrical service panel to min. of 100 amps; (5) Patch all holes in sheetrock; (6) Paint interior and exterior; (7) Remove all trash ,and storage from building; (8) Clean up all yards. Mr. Hood's letter further stated that in the event the above is not completed within 30 days from this date.he would have no choice except to condemn the structure and request its demolition The building inspector further reported he had received authority from Mrs. Gloria Formisano, owner of property located at 1566 Spring Street - and her attorney, to have the structure boarded up and send her the bill. Mr. Hood submitted a letter signed by David E. Nelson stating it was his intention to have the construction at 3350 Campbell Road completed within the next thirty days. The building permit was issued in July, 1973. Leon Hood reported that he had received information Mr. Mark Turner was planning to sell his property located on Cherokee Trail to another individual. Attorney Berl T. Tate recommended that Council have Judge C. V. Reeves issue a judgement absolute and prepare fifa for back fines as of this time.; therefore, if he sells the property he must satisfy the fi fa against the property. Mr. Hood was requested to obtain this information from Judge Reeves and report to City Hall February 18th in order that a fi fa could be prepared and recorded. Mr. Bud Puett appeared before Mayor and Council regarding property located on Glendale Place (Bradshaw Property) for the purpose of improving and lighting the property and using it for adult soft ball practice and games on the weekend. Councilman C. 0. Canada stated that he and Parks Director Leroy Silver had talked at length with Mr. Puett and he under- stood he must comply with all city ordinances. Mr. Puett also stated he would contact all residents in the neighborhood and. if there was any objections he would not follow through with the request to use the property for this'purpose. C. 0. Canada motioned that permission be granted Mr. Puett to use the land for the purpose of an adult soft ball field provided that all provisions as set forth in the city ordinances are complied with and that he secures the approval of property owners within 300 feet of the property. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. (Continuation of February 17th Minutes) 303 The Smyrna Optimist Club also requested permission to build a mini park at the corner of Pinedale Drive and McCauley, Picnic Tables would be placed in the mini park and it would be finced on three sides. ON motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Marston Tuck the permit was approved. (The City will maintain the park). Parks and Recreation Director Leroy Silver reported that the weather had halted construction on King Spring Park completely, also, he had not heard from ARC on preliminary approval of Phase II (March - Deadline). Councilman Marston Tuck reported that he had met with highway officials four or five times and should have a report on the traffic signal at Spring Road and Campbell Road at the next meeting. Councilman Homer Kuhl reported that $175,000 had been invested at 6-4% for 90 days. Jerry Mills reportee that contractor Don Wells recommended using approxi- mately 200 wood screws to correct the exterior of the fire sub station on Spring Road and he did not think this was the solution to the problem. A meeting was set up for Saturday morning at 11:00 A. M. with the contractor,) archi,tect,Mayor and Council at the sub -station. Marston Tuck reported that property owners on Strathmoor and Post Properties had agreed on a fence and buffer zone between the properties. Council Homer Kuhl reported that he hoped the job classification and report of duties made by the ARC of City Hall personnel would be put in book form and be submitted to Mayor and Council prior to preparation of the 1975-76 budgets. Councilman Homer Kuhl stated a meeting on the Cobb County Tax Study was in process but no meeting date had been set at this time. It was also reported that Ken Nix would introduce a bill this week to return the tax evaluations back to the municipalities. It was the ruling of City Attorney Berl T. Tate that old restriction placed on property prior to adoption of the new zoning ordinance and zon- ing map would not apply. Jerry Mills recommended that Homestead Exemptions be changed from the present policy to: 65 Years of Age: With gross income less than $4,000 $4,000 exemptiot With gross income $4,000 to $6,000 3,000 exemptiot With gross income $6,000 and over 2,500 exemptiot with present residential requirements. Mr. Mills motioned his recom- mendations be approved subject to compliance with state laws. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. A request for a parade permit for the "order of DeMolay" from Cobb Center at 11:00 A.M., March 15, 1975, to Belmont Shopping Center, was approved on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by E. R. Coalson, Mayor Porterfield encouraged all councilmen to attend if possible. Councilman Forster Puffe moved that water deposits for commercial establish- ments be adopted as submitted according to the business license ordinance. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. L-_. Councilman Forster Puffe motioned that Mayor Porterfield make an appearance before the Georgia Public Service Commission to voice the disapproval of the citizens of Smyrna to the exorbitant rate increase requested by the Georgia Power Company, Earle Cochran seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Marston Tuck stated the new policy in regard to the dog leash law was working better; that a lot of rat posion had been distributed, and a storm sewer would be cleaned out this week; and requested action on a purchas- ing agent for the city at the,February 18, 1975 meeting. Mayor Porterfield stated that Mr. Griffin of Rabies Control of Cobb County now has the authority to bring cases into the Recorder's Court and if the commissioners agreed, an assistant would be hired to work with Mr. Griffin in this area. 304 f (Continuation of February 17th Minutes) ' Jerry Mills distributed (in book form) the rules and regulations of the i fire department approved at a prior meeting. f It was announced the Community Theatre would hold performances on February 27, 28 and March 1, 1975 at the King Spring School. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 P. M.. February 18, 1975 A special meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia February 18, 1975, at 6:30 P. M.. Mayor Porterfield called the meeting to order at 6:35 P. M.. All councilmen were present. City Clerk L. W. Charles was also present. A letter from R. C. A. (One of the companies sent specifications for bid on a portable two-way radio for the Civil Defense Department - and due to the federal holiday taken by Post Office Officials, was not put in P. 0. Box 1642 until today) was opened and the comment was "R. C. A. submits NO BID". Bids on the renovation of the lower level of the police station for the detectives offices were opened, read and recorded as follows; S & M Contractors, Smyrna, Ga. $11,396.00 cost plus 18% Gem City Contractors, Austell, Ga. $12,862.32 cost plus 20% Jonquil Construction Co., Smyrna $9,250.00 Georgia, cost plus 15% (all materials purchased thru city) Earle Cochran motioned that the low bid of Jonquil Construction be accepted in the amount not to exceed $9,250.00; any amount in excess of $9,250.00 or $500.00 to be'approved by Council. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Per the recommendation of the Civil Service Board, and on motion by Earle Cochran, M. G. McCullers was promoted to Sergeant of Police, and G. R. Galloup, was promoted to Sergeant of Communications, effective date February 22, 1975. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. �'.. ' " 7�1 ri- J HN C. PORTERF LD, MAYOR L. W. �ARLES, TY C K ), MARSTO TUCK, COUNCILMAN WARD #1 FOR R PUFFE, NCILMAN fARD #2 JERRLY MIL C UN LMAN WARD # 3 EA RLE COCHRAN,-COUNCILMAN WARD #7 C. CANADA. U C MAN ARD #5 HOMER KUHL, CQtNCILMAN WARD #4 ELBERT COALSON, COUNCILMAN WARD #6