02-18-1974 Regular Meeting222
(Continuation of February 4, 1974 meeting)
City Attorney Berl T. Tate stated the title check on the, Blaine
property, across the street from the police department, -should
be completed by the end of this week.
Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl noted the Sanitation and Garage
Departments are in the red per budgets approved for the fiscal
year July 1973 - June 1974. Mr. Kuhl also stated adjustments would.
be made to correct charges on Concord -Love, South Cobb in the
Water Department report.
Councilman C. 0. Canada stated bids would be requested for wrecker
service from eight firms; however, ,he felt the prices would be
higher than are being paid at present. Mr. Canada stated the;list
would be -submitted at the next meeting.
The self service gasoline station ordinance was discussed._ Council
was remined that the City has an ordinance prohibiting self-service
stations at this time, and until such time that certain legal
formalities have been settled.in other couft. cases, it would be well
to abide by the ordinance at this time.
Earle Cochran reported that modification, per state requirements,
rf� at the police station were well under way and invited Mayor and
Council to inspect the progress made to date. In connection with
the modification, Mr. Cochran motioned that four civilian personnel
be added to the,police department at a salary of $420 to $5B0 to
take_calls_and work the front desk. Each employee would work
and eight hour shift, three shifts, one person would_be.on stand-
by. Councilman Homer Kuhl seconded the motion which carried by
unanimous vote.
Walkie Talkies for the police *ere reported ordered, and call letters
for the Fire Department were received today. Call letters for
the -public works department were reported in the mail and expected
in about a week.
Councilman Forster Puffe moved that Mayor John Porterfield attend
the meeting of National League of Cities and Conference of Mayors
to be held in Washington on March 3. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion
which carried by unanimous vote. -
E. R. Coalson requested a report on Mark Turner and house on Cherokee
- Trail. It was reported that Mr. Turner had paid a fine of $600.00
- in Recorder's Court on Thursday.
Marston Tuck reported that he had received two additional quotations
on installation of radios - change over from the fire department
to public works trucks•,., in addition to the original from Motorola;
one from G. E. and one from Jimmy Hiatt's new company. Marston
Tuck motioned that all bids or letters be referred to the fire
department committee with.permission to act on;lowest or best
bid. Earle Cochran seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
vote. -
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Councilman C. 0. Canada stated he had complaints in his ward on
un-kept lots. All Councilmen were requested to submit a list to
Jerry Mills who would follow through in sending letters to
property owners in violation of the City,ordinance on clean up
of property.
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 P. M.
February 18, 1974
1� The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council
was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, bn February 18, 1974,'at
7:30 P. 'M. 'Mayor John C. Porterfield presided. All Council
Members were present: Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, Aob
—Burchfield, Administrative Assistand; Nora Proctor Clerk, J. E.
David, Supt. Public Works, Vic Broyles, Asst.'Supt. Public Works;
Leon Hood, Building Inspector, W. L. Westbrook, Plumbing Inspector,
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(Continuation of February 18, 1974 meeting)
George Harden, Consultant Engineer, and a representative of the
Atlanta Journal. and Marietta press. City Clerk L. W. Charles -was
absent due to illness.
Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl.
Mr. Frank Boykin, Commander of American Legion Post #160, presented
to Mayor and Council a new flag -for City Hall. Mayor Porterfield
thanked Commander Boykin and the American Legion for contributing
the new flag to the city.
Under Item 2, Citizens Reports; Mr. John Hicks of Hicks -Anderson
Car Wash,- appeared before Mayor and Council requesting that Council
do whatever is necessary to enact an ordinance to permit'self -
service gasoline stations to operate within the city limits of
Smyrna. Mr. -Hicks stated he was interested in converting one of
his stations to self-service as soon as possible. Mayor Porterfield
referred the matter to the Business License committee for further*
study and 'recommendations. Councilman Earle Cochran. stated he had
a copy of the state requirements and also a copy of the amended
ordinance adopted by the City of Marietta which he would make
available to the committee.
ZONINGS: (1) A zoning hearing was held on property located in
Land Lot 551, approximately six acres, adjacent to and south of
property owned by the Smyrna Hospital, from R-1 to C-1, restricted
to professionalroffices. There was -no opposition to the rezoning.
On motion by, C. 0. Canada,' seconded -by Marston Tuck, the property
was rezoned from R-1 to C-1, restricted to professional offices.
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
(2) A zoning hearing was held on property located at 1043 Concord
Road, from District "C" to C-1, restricted to a real estate office.
Mr. Arthur T. Bacon," petitioner for Moore and Bacon Realty, stated
the house would be completely renovated, brick veneered, the drive-
way would be paved, there would be no parking in front of the
building, and presented a drawing of the proposed charges. Mr.
Bacon also requested a 101 variance set back since the house is only
40 feet from the right of way, due to the widening of Concord
Road. Councilman Forster Puffe motioned the request to rezone
from District "C" to C-1, restricted to a real estate office, with
a 101 variance set back, and the stipulation the house be completely
brick veneered, be approved. The motion was seconded by C. 0.
Canada. Gene Nix opposed the rezoning, stating.there were too
offices and businesses now on Concord Road. Councilman Helmer
Kuhl stated that since he was partially responsible for the re-
strictions placed on the properties when they were zoned District
"C" on March 18, 1968, he would have to vote against the motion;
however, he realized the situation has*changed,.,particularly
with the four laving of Conco3�d Road and Love Street, and he
thought this would be an improvement to the property. The vote
was six for the motion, Homer Kuhl,'opposed.
(3) A zoning hearing was held on property located at 969
Concord Road from District "C" to C-1, restricted to a law office.
Mr. Fred Bostick, petitioner, stated he would be happy to brick
veneer the outside of the structure but preferred to use.Holiday
brick on the front and stucco on the remaindero6f the house. Mr.
Bostick also stated the inside would be completely renovated,. all
parking would be in the rear, entrance'to the parking area would
be from Evelyn Street, that he would care of any drainage.problem,
and would need an 11* variance set back. There was no opposition
to the rezoning. Earle Cochran motioned the rezoning be approved
from District "C" to C-1, restricted to a law.office, with an
11' front yard variance, and the stipulation the structure be
bricked completely, and catch basin installed by Mr. Bostick, if
necessary. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion which carried on
a six to one vote. Homer Kuhl opposed.
Commercial building permits were submitted by Leon Hood,' building
inspector,*and upon his recommendations the following action is
recorded: t
(1) Arthur T. Bacon, renovate structure at 1043 Concord Road,
and install four foot sidewalk,with two foot grass plot. The
permit was approved by,unanimous vote on motion by E. R. Coalson
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seconded by Jerry Mills.
(2) Fred'Bostick, 969 Concord Road, renovate building, and install
four foot sidewalk with two foot grass plot. The permit was
approved on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Marston Tuck: Vote
i` on the motion was unanimous.
�I (3) A representative of Fickling and Walker, Inc. requested a
permit to open a.tire and appliance center at Belmont Shopping
—Center(9previously Hood.Oil Company). The permit was approved
on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Marston Tuck, subject to
the building inspector receiving a letter from -adjacent property
owner Mr. Bernard Halpern stating he does not object to the building
being on the property line. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
A rooming house permit for 1359 Spring Street was deferred due
to the absence of Mrs. Jordan, petitioner, and stipulations of
the new zoning ordinance. The request was referred to Forster
Puffe for checkout.
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A request by Sam Turrigilio to use the Council Room on March 13,
1974 for a Civic Center meeting was approved on motion by Homer
Kuhl, seconded by Marston Tuck. Vote on, the motion was unanimous.
Bids were opened on traffic signals for South Cobb Drive and are
recorded as follows:
Wright Brown Electric Company, Inc., Atlanta, Ga. $40,449.11
Trafcon, Jacksonville, Florida $429600.00
A & P Signal Company, Tucker, Georgia $37,635.15
All bids were referred to the street committee for recommendations
at the next meeting. Also, since the Post Office was closed on
this date, any.bids received in the February 19, 1974 inai`l were
to be considered.
Bids on wrecker service were opened, read and are recorded as
follows:
Cars & small 'trucks
impounded by Police
Large trucks
over 2 tons
Large garbage
trucks loaded
Large garbage
trucks unloaded
Police cars towed
to city garage
Installation of -
snare tire & ser.
call on police cars
Wrecker large enough
to handle garbage
trucks
24 hour service,
seven days
More than one ex-
G & L
Barrow
Crain
Williams
Howard
7.50 day
10.00 1st mi.
$ 10.00
10.00 night
7.25
1.00 after
7.50
20.00
20.00
13.50
No
20.00
20.00
15.00
12.5.0
No
20.00
15.00
15.00
9.50
No
2000
N/C
N/C
500
10.00
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
7.00
N/C
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
perienced operator
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Name Ins. Co.
All State Travelers
Travelers
Great Cen.
L06ation,storage
1285 Fuller 2261Dixie
Crains-
3486 Atla.
Coat storage
per day
1.00 1.50
e
.75
1.00
B
Yes
Joe McHarg
900 Cherokee
2.00
All bids were referred to the garage committee for recommendations
at the next meeting. Also,,any bids received on February 19, 1974
are to be considered.
Public Works Superintendent J.-E. David reported that he, Jerry
Mills, Marston Tuck and Earle Cochran met with officials of the
State Department of Transportation on February 19, and were promised
the fifth lane would be installed in front of Dickson's Shopping
Center and some changes would be made in the turn lane in front of
Hess Oil Company.
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Mr. David also reported all poles had been removed from Concord -
Love and work should.start on grading and curving this week.
Councilman Forster Puffe stated he met with Bob Farrar in regard
to appraisals for Atlanta Street and Mr. Farrar. stated he would
appraise the property from Love Street .to •Spring Street for a
fee of $3400.00; however; it'would be April 1 before he could
begin the work. Councilman Puffe motioned that Council hire
Mr. Farrar to do the appraisals for the fee of #3400.00; the
work to be completed in approximately ninety` days. �Hocrier Kuhl•
seconded''the' motion which carried six to cn e, Marston Tuck opposed.
City Attorney Berl.T. Tate was requested to -have George Kreeger set
up a meeting with Mr. Musgrove of .the Department.of Transportation
the week following the adjournment of the legislature.
It was reported that the basic plan for the park site at King
Springs Road as presented by Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge was
adopted and the plans are now being finalized.
Councilman Homer Kuhl.motioned that the Business License Schedule
of Fees be amended to include:
(1) Amusement Center: $100.00 plus_$3.00 for each machine.
The motion was seconded by Forster Puffe and carried by a five to
Ltwo vote. Earle Cochran and E. R. Coalson opposed.
(2) Burgular Alarm Ordinance Deferred
The ordinance on Flood Hazard Area Limitations was approved as" sub-
mitted an'motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Earle7Cochran. Vote
on the motion was unanimous.
Councilman C..O. Canada reported the.Teen Canteen meeting was
not completed due to the fact Wills and Campbell had ball games
the same night. He stated another meeting would be held the
latter part of the month and all Councilmen would be notified
of the time.- t
On motion by Earle. Cochran, seconded by C. 0. Canada, Mr. Don
Lillie, 495 Willowbrook Drive, was appointed as a member of the
Parks and Recreation Commission. Vote on the motion'was unanimous.
rit•was agreed that recommendations for new members to the
Planning and Zoning Board would be handled at the meeting to be.
held February 26, at 7:30 o'clock-P.•M., with the Planning and
Zoning Board and Kidd and Associates. j
It was reported that all radios had,been installed in the fire
department equipment and - were working well.
Councilman Earle Cochran stated he was well pleased with the
remodeling.at the police station and all work had been completed
with the exception of cutting a door in half. Mr. Cochran also
stated the police department needed additional men and motioned
that three additional men be hired, to be paid from the regular
operating budget. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and
voted unanimously.
Mr. Cochran further stated that police checks had been completed
on civilian personnel applying for the desk _job -and the police
committee•had made recommendations to the Chief.
On motion by Earle Cochran, -seconded by Homer Kuhl, it was
agreed the auxiliary police would be paid $10.00 per month for
each 8 hours service performed,"that they would be completely under
the jurisdiction of the police department, and would wo.rk a
minimum four hour shift. 'Vote on the motion was unanimous,
City Attorney Berl T. Tate.stated'the• title check had been completed
on the -Blaine property.
Garage Chairman 1C, 0. Canada motioned that the bids received at
the `February 4, 1974 meeting on' the surplused police -car #11 and
civil defense 1970 chevrolet be rejected and new bids -requested.
The motion was seconded by Earle Cochran and vote on the motion
was unanimous .
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Marston Tuck motioned that the City Clerk obtain a special post _
office box -and that all- requests .for, bids would • specifl6ally
state the bids must be mailed to that.box number,. Jerry Mills
seconded the motion. After further discussion Jerry Mills with-
drew the second, then E. R. Coalson seconded the motion. Forster _
I�I Puffe motioned the matter be tabled to the next meeting. Homer
Kuhl seconded the motion which carried on a six to one vote,
E. R...Coalson voting against.- Mayor;Porterfield-,referred,,the"
matter to.,the-City.Hall administrative committee: ' it' -,
Jerry Mills motioned that we request that all bids be returned
by registered mail. • C. 0. Canada seconded,the'•mbtion: Marstbnr ,'Jr
Tuck motioned that Mr•.' fMi•lls! motion be •tabled -•since its wasr•-', r ,.f.
related to his motion to,obtain a special , post• office bok.• ` E..R;
Coalson seconded • the •motion•: The,motion lost . • = Voting • for :
Marston Tuck, E. R. Coalson. Voting against: Homer Kuhl, C. 0.
Canada, Forster Puffe and Jerry Mills. Earle Cochran abstained.
The main motion by -Jerry -Mills -,to have the bids returned by
registered mail lost on a three to four vote. Voting -for the
motion, Jerry Mills, C: 0. Canada and E. R. Coalson. Voting
against the motion, Homer Kuhl, Earle Cochran, Forster Puffe
and Marston -Tuck..
On motion by ForstertT•Puffe, seconded -by, -,Homer Kuhl, the - January
7, 1974 minutes were approved as submitted. Vote on the motion
+ was unanimous.
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On motion by Homer Kuhl., seconded -by, Earle', Cochran, the'Iminutes.
of January 21, 1974 were approved as submitted. Vote on the motion
was unanimous.
It was noted from the financial reports that the sanitation depart-
ment is in the black this month for the first time this fiscal
year. Mr. Kuhl reminded Council that there would be less ad
valorem taxes collected the remainer of the fiscal year and re-
quested all chairmen to check expenses carefully.
Mr. Kuhl also reported that Phase 5 of the EEP program would be
extended through June.
The Mayor and all Councilmen stated they planned to attend the
GMA Convention at Jekyell Island, July 14, 16 and 16. Reservations
were to be made beginning on the 13th at the Sand Dollar.
Jerry Mills_stated,that the builder of the•Stepheris Woods.Apartments
had not installed a fence on one side of the property as they
had agreed to do. Attorney Berl Tate stated he would like to
discuss this matter with Mr. Mills prior to any action being taken.
Jerry Mills reported that Complete Garbage Refuse (sub=contractor
for apartments) had requested an increase from $1.50 per'unit
to $1.75 per unit. On motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Earle
Cochran, the increase to $1.75 was granted, effective February
1, 1974.
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Jerry Mills motioned the following increases in sanitation rates
be approved:
Residents (home owners): from $1.00 per month to $1.50 per month
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Apartments: from $2.00 per unit ?bo $3.00 per unit
Commercial:
III Size
1/wk
2/wk
3/wk
4/wk 5/wk
6/wk
i
2 cu.
yd.
16.25
22.75
30.25
36.75 46.25
52.75
4 cu.
yd.
23.95
35.45
51.05
63.80 79.55
88.90
I 6 cu.
yd.
29.00
44.35
59.50
73.60 92.75
106.90
8 cu.
yd.
42.00
57.90
73.90
88.90 109.90
124.90
2-6 cu.yd.
169.80
I
2-8 cu.yd.
184.80
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$3.00 fee minimum changed to $5.00 per month
(small business) 6-8 yd. containers, each additional
from $50.00 to $70.00
Condominiums:.$2.50 per unit
Businesses:
I
The above rate increases were approved on.,second by Earle Cochran
to become effective with the March 1, 1974 billing. Vote on
the motion was unanimous. -
Bob Burchfield was asked to write a letter t-o apartment owners
whose water and sewer bills were more than 30 days past due stating
the hills would be turned over'to our attorney if not paid immediately.
(Kassuba Enterprises being the exception to above.) '
City Attorney Berl T. Tate was requested to proceed with the suit
against Burson Properties as soon as certain points on the City
Charter are cleared up. .
The Hurst rescue tool and spare parts that could be purchased
now at a cost of $4055 or after March 1 at a cost of -approximately
$4855, one-half to be paid from matching civil defense funds after
March 1, was deferred to a later meeting.
Mayor John Porterfield stated he would contact Mr. Joe Mayes in
regard to the sewer problem at the home of Mrs. Dyer, Fleming
Street, and.make a,recommendation at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned 10:49 P. M.
ohn C: Porterfie / , Mayor
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Marston Tuck, Councilman Ward #1
J ry MiYZs, Councilman Ward #3
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C. 0. Canada, Councilman- WARD 5
Earle -Cochran, Councilman War 7
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L. W. Charles, City Clerk
For r Puffe, Co �i man
Wad#2
Homer Kuhl, ouncilman
Ward #4
bert Coalson, Councilman
Ward # 6
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