02-19-1973 Regular MeetingPAGE 132
(Continuation of February 17, 1973 meeting)
A motion was made by Councilman Homer Kuhl at 10:10 A. M. to declare the meeting
a regular called meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jack Miles and
vote on the motion was unanimous. Mayor J. C. Porterfield presided and all
Council Members were present. City Clerk L. W. Charles, Assistant Clerk D.
Scott,Jackson, and a representative of the Marietta press were also present.
Bids on a chipper were called out as follows:
Williams Truck and Equipment Company
Decatur, Georgia $5220.00
R. S. Armstrong Company
Atlanta, Georgia $5300.00
On motion.by,Homer Kuhl, seconded by Jack Miles, it was agreed to purchase the
chipper from the Williams Truck and Equipment Company. Vote on the motion was
unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 10:27 A. M.
FEBRUARY 19,.1973
The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at
City Hall,,Smyrna, Georgia, February,19 „ 1973, and called to order at 7:30 P. M.
by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield: All Council Members -were pre-
sent. Also present were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, D. Scott Jackson, Asst.
City Clerk, J. E —David, Supt. Public Works, V. M. Broyles, Asst. Supt Public
Works,,,N. Proctor, Clerk, Leon Hood, Building Inspector, L. W. Boring, Electrical
Inspector,; W. L. Westbrook,,Pl.umb,ing Inspector, and a representative of the
Marietta press,;,and Consultant Engineer, Dick Willis.
Invocation was given by D. Scott Jackson.
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A request was made by B.O.S. Investment Corporation•to annex property located in
Land Lot 381 on Concord Road, next east of the Bank of Smyrna. On motion by
Homer Kuhl, seconded by,Forster Puffe, the property was'annexed'nto the City
and made a part of Ward #7. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Mr. Dewey L. Ransom requested annexation of -a vacant lot located in Land Lot 556,
17th District, Second Section,:Cobb County,Georgia. The lot is located on Lee
Street. On motion by'Forster,Puffe,,seconded.by Jack Miles, the property was
annexed into the City and made a part of Ward #2. The vote was unanimous.
On request of James E. Speer the last lot on Highview Drive, No. 317, was
annexed'into the City on motion by Homer Kuhl and made a part of Ward #7. The
motion was seconded,by Forster Puffe and -vote on the motion was unanimous.
A request was made by Mr. Edward J. Abercrombie to rezone property located in
Land Lot 448, and known as 971 Powder Springs Street, from R-1 to District C.
A request was also made by,Mr.,W.• A. Brown, Jr. to rezone property located in
Land Lot 448, and known as 960 Powder Springs Street from R-1 to C-1. On motion
by Homer Kuhl; seconded by Jack Miles, the,hearing•date.for both parcels was set
for Mar 19, 1973.-,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) Cobb Center, South Cobb Drive, enclose mall,ad- eleven small shops. Mr.
Hood stated the plans met all building codes. On'motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded
by Arthur T. Bacon, the permit was approved as submitted. Vote on the motion was
unanimous.
(2) Mr. Thomas J. Fern, 4145,Deerwood•Parkway, requested a two foot side yard
variance on his property. A letter was submitted to Mayor and Council signed
by Mr. Merlin Burt, owner of Lot 10E adjacent to 4145 Deerwood.Parkway, stating
he had no objections to Mr. Fern building a carport -storage room eight feet from
his property, line. The variance of two feet was approved on motion by Arthur T.
Bacon, seconded by Forster Puffe, and voted unanimously.
(3) L. W. Boring requested approval to move two houses from South Cobb Drive-
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one house to be placed on lots 7 and.8 Love Street, and the other to be placed on lots
27 and 28 Medlin Street. On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by E. R. Coalson, the
request was granted. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Councilman Forster Puffe stated he thought Council should place a limitation on the
time required to get all houses that are moved properly remodeled.
Mayor John C. Porterfield reported on street projects as follows:
(1) Atlanta Road appraisals should be completed by March 1, 1973
(2) Bids on South Cobb Drive would be re -let March 16, 1973
(3) That the County contract on the Concord -Love project had been approved in the
amount of $196,000 and bids are being taken on clearing of rights of way
(4) That the county has received the contract on the resurfacing of three streets,
Church, Powder Springs and Highland, in that order.
Councilman Forster Puffe reported the Street Committee recommends the paving of 700
feet of road between Church Street and the Reeves Apartments. Mr. Puffe stated Mr.
Reeves had agreed to do the grading, curb, gutter, choke and rollvat his expense
if the City would pay for the paving. This would open up about two acres of City
property for a picnic or park area, would give the Fire Department better access to
ii the apartments, and could open the road to about fifty citizens. The cost of the
�--' ashpalt paving was estimated at $5,200. After further discussion, Forster Puffe
motioned for Council approval to pave the road from Church Street to the apartments,
the cost to be paid from State Grants, and with a restriction that if any citizen on
the west side desired to tie in to the new road, he would be required to first come
before Council for a discussion on sharing in the cost of the road. The motion was
seconded by Homer Kuhl and carried six to one. Marston Tuck opposed.
A motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by E. R. Coalson, to name the road Park Drive, was
withdrawn.
On motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Forster Puffe, a malt beverage and wine
license was approved for George B. Hanson, Jr., doing business as,Mr. Red's, 752
Jones Shaw Road. Vote on the motion was six to one, Homer Kuhl opposed.
City Attorney"Berl T. Tate reported the ordinance for a pouring license for the City
should be'completedby the end of the week.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate stated he was awaiting a reply from the attorney of the
Burson Properties in regard to tap on fees for the Norseman Apartments.
The following adjustments on the Business License Ordinance Schedule of Fees were
approved:
(1) 1505 (new) Business Consultants $50.00. Approved unanimously on motion by
Homer Kuhl, seconded by Forster Puffe..
(2) 2065 Hospitals 0-50 beds $300.00 Approved unanimously on motion_by Homer
51-100 beds $400.00 Kuhl, seconded, by Forster Puffe.
101-up beds $500.b0� '
(3) 2110 Tax Specialist $50.00, each additional $5.00. Approved unanimously on
motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Forster Puffe.
(4) 2280 Laundry, self.service 0-30 $50.00
31-up $60.00 Approved by unanimous vote on motion
by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Forster Puffe.
(5) 2282 Dry cleaning machines $10.00 each. Approved by unanimous vote on motion
by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Forster Puffe.
(6) 2450 (new) Mobile Sales $50.00. Approved by unanimous vote on motion by Homer
Kuhl, seconded by Forster Puffe.
t (7) 4130 Carpet Installation -(delete, without store in city) Add, Itinerant.
Approved by unanimous vote on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Forster Puffe.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate reported the House Bill would be complete prior to the
meeting at the Ramada Inn with Cobb Legislators on February 20 at 6:30 P. M. All
Councilmen stated they would attend.
A request was made by Mr. Bobby Grogran, 3841 Highview Place, Lot 6D, Bennett Woods,
for Council approval of a septic tank for his basement. Plumbing inspector W. L.
Westbrook stated he had inspected the lot and although the main house was on sewerage
the basement was too low. Mr. Westbrook further stated a percolation test had been
run, it had been approved by the county, and he recommended the septic tank. On
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motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Forster Puffe, the request was approved by '
unanimous vote.
J. E. David was requested to contact the owner of the Appliance -.Repair Store, 2761
Atlanta Street, in regard to clean up of old refrigerators, freezers, stoves, etc.
on the sidewalk in front of the store and to be sure he understands the place must t
be kept clean. Mr. David to report back at the next meeting. r
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Mayor John C. Porterfield reported he would like for Council to go on record as
opposing H.B. #645, Municipal Incorporation (Housing Act) and it could be discussed '
with the Legislators at tomorrow's meeting. ,
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On motion by Jack Miles, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, approval was granted to place
a one-half page ad in the Marietta Journal Progress Edition using graph of population
Centennial, etc. Vote on the.motion was unanimous.
Mayor Porterfield reminded Council Members of the following meetings: Revenue
sharing funds, 10:00 A.M., Saturday morning, Civic Center Meeting, Wednesday, February
21, 7:30 P. M., Cobb Municipal Association meeting, Wednesday, February '21, 7:30 P. M.
Councilman Marston Tuck recommended approval of Senate Bill 55 which increases the
monthly pension to firemen, lowers retirement age, opens the fund for membership
for those who failed to join in the allotted time, etc. It was agreed that Council
would go on record in support of this bill. k
On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Jack Miles, Newman and McHarg Architects were
approved to draw up plans for the fire station. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
It was agreed the cost would be paid from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 P. M.
r14 C. PORTERFIELD MAY R
MARSTON TUCK, COUNCILMAN
WARD # 1
L. _W,-CTM)LES, CITY RK
FORSOR PUFFE,
WARD #2
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ARTHUR T. BACON, COUNCILMAN HOMER KUHL, COUNC LMAN
WARD # 3 WARD #4
(JACK) NORMAN MILES, COUNCILMAN
WARD # 7