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03-05-1973 Regular MeetingPAGE 135 MARCH 5, 1973 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, March 5, 1973, and called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Pro-Tem Councilman Homer Kuhl. Mayor John C. Porterfield and Councilman Forster Puffe of Ward No. 2 were in Washington, D.C. attending the Annual Mayor's Conference'. All other Councilmen were present. Also present were: G,,D. Scott Jackson, acting City Clerk, J. E. David, Supt_:' Public Works, V. M. Broyles, Asst. Supt. Public Works, N. Proctor, Clerk, Leon Hood, Building Inspector, Dick Willis, Consultant Engineer, and a representative of the Marietta Journal. City Clerk L. W. Charles was absent due to sickness. Invocation was given by Rev. David Richardson of the Smyrna Pentecostal Church. Under Citizen Reports, Mr. Marshall Roberts voiced objectionato the proposed road from Church Street to the Reeves Apartment project. Rev. David R. Richardson, of the Smyrna Pentecostal Holiness Church;; -requested permission to use the ground level room at the Smyrna Canteen for church services on the following dates: March 21, 1973 through August 5, 1973: Service time and Schedule, Sundays 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M., and 7:30 P.M. to 9.:00 P.M.; Wednesdays 7:30 P.M. to'9:00 P.M. On motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by E. R. Coalson, the request was granted. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A petition was 'submitted by G. R. McCauley to annex property lying and being in Land Lot 666 of the 17th District, Second'Se'ction, Cobb County, Georgia,.located at Elmwood and Spring Road. The property was annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Jack Miles, and made a part of Ward #1. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A petition was submitted by Jewell D. Cox to annex property lying and being in Land Lot 666 of the 17th District, Second Section, Cobb County, Georgia, located at Elmwood and Spring Road. The property was'annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna on motion by Jack Miles, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, and made a part of Ward R. Vote on the motion was unanimous. There was no opposition to a -zoning hearing for American Oil Company to rezone property in Land Lot 849 at the 4-Lane Highway and Herodian Way from C-F to C-1 commercial. Mr. George Banta represented the petitioner. On motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the property was rezoned from C-F to C-l:as advertised. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A zoning hearing was held on property located in Land Lot 446, Belmont Circle, from R-1 to C-1. Mr. Ward Watkins represented Mr. Fred Tyson owner of the property. There was no opposition to the rezoning. On motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Jack Miles, the property was rezoned from R-1 to C-1, restricted to an office and professional building. Vote on._the motion was unanimous. An application was submitted by Alan Argo for a retAll package store, known as R Jonquil City Package Store, to be located at the corner of Jonquil Drive and -Love Street Extension. Acting City Clerk D. S. Jackson stated the ads had been properly published, the advertising fee paid, signs issued, the distance check, and the police report on Mr. Argo showed no reason a license should not be issued. Mr. Warren Beckley spoke in opposition; however, it was stated in Council the apart- ments nearby were built in a C-1 area. On motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Jack Miles, the application was approved. The vote,was four to one, Arthur T. Bacon abstained. Commercial building permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood and upon his recommendations the following action is recorded: (1) R. E. Yarbrough, masonry type building for retail package store, 1669 Love Street Extention. Approved on motion by Jack Miles, seconded by C. 0. Canada. The vote on the motion was four to one. Arthur T. Bacon abstained. (2) American Oil Company, permit to erect a service station, 4-Lane Highway �J and Herodian Way. Approved by unanimous vote on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon. (3) J. D. Daniel, applications to extend the present structure of two stores in Jonquil Plaza. The two stores are located at 2959 and 2949 Atlanta Street. The PAGE 136 (Continuation of March 5, 1973 meeting) permits were approved by unanimous vote on motion by C..O. Canada, seconded by Jack Miles. (4) Smyrna Pentecostal Holiness Church requested permission to relocate existing building to rear of property. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Jack Miles, permission was granted to move the structure to the rear of the lot with a stipulation that the work -be completed in 120 days from the time the move is started. A application for a proposed self service (attended) service Station submitted by Mike Davis and S. A. White Oil Company, to be located at South Cobb Drive and 'Cherokee;'Road, was presented by Mayor Pro-Tem Homer Kuhl. It was agreed that since the City has an ordinance against such an operation, no action would be taken at this time.. Report by the street committee on appraisals for Atlanta Road was deferred to the March 19, 1973 meeting. Consultant Engineer Dick Willis reported that bids would be re -let for construction of Sout Cobb Drive on March 16, 1973. It was reported that Commissioner Ernest.Barrett had stated that work would be started on the -Concord -Love clearance this month. It was reported that resurfacing of City Streets by the Department of Transport- ation would get -under way as soon as the weather permits. The proposed access road from Church Street to the Reeves Apartments was deferred to the' next meeting. -- Councilman Arthur T. Bacon called a meeting for 9:00 A. M., Saturday, March 17, for the purpose of discussing the pouring license. City Attorney Berl T. Tate reported he had received no further information from the attorney representing Burson Properties on the sewer taps for the Norseman Apartments. City Attorney Berl T. Tate stated that annexations for Smyrna had been submitted in two separate bills and both had sufficient number of signatures to pass and he could forsee no problems. V. M. Broyles reported on the tear down of the Super -Test Station on Atlanta Street. Mr. Broyles stated it took about four hours of City labor to complete the job, that the tanks had been filled with water and capped, and they had been inspected and approved by the fire department. V. M. Broyles stated the owner of the Appliance Store on Atlanta Street had been notified of the clean up ordinance by the Police Department and had removed all --- the old stoves, refrigerators and freezers from the outside of the store. Mr. Broyles further stated the owner understood he was to keep the outside of the store free of these old appliances until the day of pick up. C. J. Fouts complained.to Council that the dump had not been covered in six months. Mr. Broyles stated that Mr. David Savage from the State:ahad reported to him that with the exception of burning, the dump.met all state requirements. Mayor Pro -Tern Homer Kuhl, stated -the next C. M. A. meeting would be held March 13, 1973, at the Marietta Country Club, at 7:00 P. M. All Councilmen reported they would attend. Financial reports were discussed briefly. Councilman C. 0. Canada stated he would like to meet with..the garage, police and fire.department committees to. -discuss the garage budget.y Salaries and wages in excess of the budget in the water depart- ment were also mentioned. On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by C. 0. Canada,;, registration fee and lodgin was approved for Councilman Forster Puffe to attend the Mayor's Conference in Washington, D. C. Vote on the motion was unanimous. f--' All Councilmen stated they planned to attend the G. M. A. Conference in Savannah, June 24-27, 1973. 10 PAGE 137 (Continuation of March 5, 1973 meeting) Mayor Pro-Tem Homer Kuhl reported that Mayor John C. Porterfield and City Clerk, L. W. Charles, attended the annual meeting with Georgia Power'officials and re- ceived the franchise check�in the amount of $101,377; this money'to be deposited in the General Fund. V. M. Broyles reported on the following delinquent accounts: McGillis Flower Shop, South Cobb Drive, $238 for sanitation, covering a period of the past three years. It was also reported that the money fora business license for the shop had been accepted; however, the business license was. being held in City Hall. Dales Barbeque (Old Dog and Suds) $252 owed on sanitation. No business license. Mr. Kuhl agreed to contact Dales Barbeque•on the business license. The delinquent sanitation accounts were referred to Councilman Arthur T. Bacon. Mayor Pro-Tem Homer Kuhl stated the dugout tournaments would be held at Campbell High School April 14. Mr. Bob White stated a donation from the City would cer- tainly be appreciated. Councilman C. 0.'Canada•motioned that -the City purchase a $50 ad. Jack Miles seconded the motion which was approved by unanimous vote. Councilman Marston Tuck read a letter from Civil Defense Director Jim Farley in regard to tying in the large generator in the Police Station to City Hall and the Fire Station. Mr. Farley stated Ledbetter Electric would do the wiring for $7295.50 (overhead) and $6475.00 (underground), plus $350.00 for direct burial cable. The above quotes would leave the City responsible for digging the ditches and covering them after the cable is run. Mr. Tuck motioned that Council accept the underground figure in the amount of $6475.00, to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman C. 0. Canada motioned that bids be secured on the above mentioned work. Jack Miles seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. It was suggested that the City Electrical Inspector work with Mr. Farley on specifications for -the bids. Councilman Marston Tuck passed out to each member of Council, a letter listing his comments on the way a certain item was handled at the last meeting. Pro-Tem Homer Kuhl asked for a motion to table until the next meeting. C. 0. Canada motioned this item be tablid to the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Jack Miles which carried on a three to two vote. Voting for the motion, C. 0. Canada, Jack Miles and E. R. Coalson. Voting against the motion, Marston Tuck and Arthur T. Bacon. Councilman E. R. Coalson reported he was receiving calls from residents on Cherokee Trail in regard to the unfinished house moved in by Mark Turner. This was referred to the building inspector for follow through. Councilman C. 0. Canada stated he had received-a'request from Boy Scout Troop 707 for use of the basement of the Teen Canteen, Monday nights, 7:00 P, M. to 9:00 P. M. and motioned the request be granted. Arthur T. Bacon seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. C. J. Fouts complained of the charge of $350.00 for a business license. The meeting adjourned at 9:01 P. M. MARCH 19, 1973 The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, March 19, 1973, and called to order at 7:30 P. M. by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All Council Members were present. 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, W. L. Westbrook, Plumbing Inspector, C. C. Porterfield, Fire Chief, 46_ Don Atkinson, Asst. Fire%Chief, George Hardy and Dick Willis, Consultant Engineers, and a representative of -the Marietta press. T• Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl.