04-17-1972 Regular Meeting0
APRIL 17, 1972
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The regularly scheduled mid. -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City
Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, April 17, 1972, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Mayor John C.
Porterfield presided and'all-'Councilmen were present except C. 0. Canada of
Ward No. 5. Also present were: 'L. W. Charles, City Clerk, D. S. Jackson, Asst.
City Clerk, George H. Kreeger, substituting for City Attorney Berl T. Tate, N.
Proctor, Clerk, C. C. Porterfield, Chief of Fire Department, Donald O.,Atkinson,
Asst.` Fire"chief;" V. M.' Broyles,-Asst. Public Works Supt., Leon Hood, Building
Inspector, George Hardy, Consultant Engineer; -and a representative of the Atlanta
Constitution', Marietta Jourrial'arid WBIE. J.'E. David was on vacation.
Invocation was given by L. W. Boring, Electrical Inspector.
Under reports from citizens, Mr. Mary Lou'Wooten appeared,before Mayor and
Council requesting a small area adjacent to Andover Gardens Apartments be
retained in its natural state of many large trees and wild flowers.
Mrs. Wooten also stated the embankment back of the bowling alley was
being used for a dumping area and requested this be cleaned up. Mayor
John C. Porterfield stated the owners of both properties would be contacted
and every effort would be made to meet both requests.
'OnZmotion'by Marston* Tuck,'May ]5, 1972 was the date set for the zoning
hearing on the elder property,'Fleming Street', from R=1 to C-1. The
motion was seconded by Arthur T. Bacon and carried by unanimous vote.
The'next item on the Agenda was a zoning hearing on property located at
470 Concord Road, from "C" to C-1. Mr. J. R. Talbot represented the owner
Mr: Nick kipreos and submitted plans fzor five stores, three for retail
businesses and the remainder for office units. There was a question as to
the side and rear yard set backs and on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded
b�y E. R.-Coalson, the zoning hearing was continued to the May 1, 1972
meeting in order that this could be checked.
Commercial building permits were submitted'by building inspector Leon Hood
and Apon'his'recommefidat on, the following action is recorded:
(1) Majik-Market, Herodian Way. Approved on motion by Marston Tuck,
seconded by Jack Miles. The vote was five for the motion, Arthur T. Bacon,
abstained.
(2) Renovate Super Test Station, Pat Mell and Atlanta Road. Approved
unanimously on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Jack Miles.
(3) Ask -Kay Electric Company, erect sign Gulf Service Station, 875 Cherokee
Road. Approved unanimously.on motion.by Marston.Tuck, seconded by Homer Kuhl.
Building Inspector Leon Hood estimated a cost of $35.00 for installing a
mail drop in City Hall.
On request of Leon Hood the case against B. F. Reed was continued.
Mr. Hood stated the house had been completely bricked and Mr. Reed was
allowed five weeks to finish the other work.
Councilman Forster Puffe stated Mr. C. M. Hamby had signed the deeds on the
right-of-way for his property located at 1264 and 1195 Concord Road and the
amount to be paid to Mr. Hamby is $988.25. Mr. Puffe motioned that Council
approve the right-of-way acquishitions for the two pieces.of property listed
above in the amount of $988.25. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl.
Vote on the motion was five to one, Marston Tuck opposed.
It was reported that the builder of the last house constructed on
Traifwood Drive changed the flow of the drainage ditch causing water to
spread over the yards in the area. Mayor Porterfield stated that an
efforf was being made to locate 'the builder and a further report would be
given -at the next meeting.
Bids were opened on a'pick-up truck for the Superintendent of Public Works
and are recorded as follows:
John Smith Chevrolet,'Atlanta, Ga. $2699.87
Day's Chevrolet, Acworth, Ga. $2756.70
Trade City, Marietta $2602.91
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On motion by Forester Puffe the bids were referred back to the committee
with authority'to'act on'the low bid -if it met all specifications, or
bring back to the next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Homer
Kuhl'and voted unanimously.
Councilman Jack Miles', on the recommendation of the police committee,
'motioned -that-the Bell & Howe1l' A mm sound projector and screen be n�'
purchased from the Calhoun'Company in the'amount-of $798.85, less 2%
net,` -thirty days. The motion was 'seconded by Marston Tuck and carried
by unanimous vote.
Councilman Marston Tuck read a report prepared by Donald Atkinson,
Fire Marshall, regarding his study of "self-service" gasoline stations.
The report was in objection'to'this type -gasoline station: Mayor John
C. Porterfield requested a copy of the state requirements be furnished
each councilman in order that the requirements could be studied further
prior to calling a meeting with the oil representatives -in the near future.
Mr. John Kidd of Kidd and Associates spoke briefly to -Mayor and Council
on a proposed City of Smyrna map of the future. Mr. Kidd stated the map
would be completed by the May 1, 1972 meeting::.
Mr. Raymond -Reed appeared before Mayor and Council and requested a permit
for a'sales office and used car lot to be erected on his property located
at 3041 South Cobb Drive, inland Lot 379; the property having been zoned
'C-1 approximately 7 years ago. This was referred back to the City Clerk
for clarification on zoning. (The permit was issued 4-18172).
Consultant Engineer George Hardy stated all easements had been signed for
the sewer line on the east side and the line was under construction. The
anticipated date for completion'of the lift station was called out as
June 1, 1972 and tie in the county sewage facilities as of May 1, 1972.
Amendment to"the R-2 Apartment Zoning Density Ordinance was deferred to the
next rfi&eting.
The Noise Ordinance was also deferred to a future meeting.
There was no discussion on amendments'to the Malt Beverage Ordinance.
Ordinandes covering Pdblic Drtinkeness,"Shop'Lifting, Parking Trucks in
Excess of 3/4 Ton and Parking of Trailers were deferred. The City Attorney
was asked to be working on these ordinances.
Revision of Police Department Rules and Gegulations was also deferred.
Purchase of "Ordinance Form Books", mostly covering ordinances approved
by state laws, for all police officers to carry in the patrol cars,
_ was deferred.
Councilman Marston Tuck submitted proposed water and sewer increases for
apartment. units for Council approval. The new rates are as follows:
Apartments are billed each month for City water at 100% of the units
available for occupancy on the day of the reading: Each apartment unit
will be billed a minimum of "$3.00 monthly for water. The minimum bill will
be for 3,000 gallons per unit. On each billing, 3,000 gallons per unit will
be deducted from the water registered, as covered by the minimum billing.
All'consdmption over the minimum gallons for all units collectively, will be
billed"at .50/100'0 gallons. 'Apartments -are billed each month for City
sewer, based on 100% of the units available for occupancy on the day of the
water reading, a charge of $2.00 per unit. Councilman Tuck motioned the
above rates be approved effective with the first meter reading after
May 1, 1972. Councilman E. R. Coalson seconded the motion which carried by
unanimous vote. New rates for residential and commercial establishments
I w11ibe submitted at the May 1 and 15 meetings.
All Councilmen were requested to 'submit in writing,. along with resume if
possible, names of persons recommended for the parks and recreation
commission to Mr. C. 0. Canada.
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Mayor John C. Porterfield appointed the following Councilmen to the City
of Smyrna Planning Board: Arthur T. Bacon, Chairman, Jack Miles and Forster
Puffe. Mayor Porterfield asked that these Councilmen make a study of
what the City wants in a',planning board and make recommendations at the
next meeting.
May 1, 1972 was the date set for hearing on a malt beverage and wine
application -for Larry Powell, Ski -Lodge (formerly Bavarian Inn)
2526 South Cobb Drive.
Dual registration and reapportionment of wards was reported in work.
Financial reports for March 1972 and nine months cumulative were deferred
to the next meeting.
Councilman Homer Kuhl stated he had been authorized to petition that the
Crown Service Station, located at the northeast corner of Spring Road
and Jonquil Drive be annexed into the corporate limits of the City of,
Smyrna subject to receipt of legal description application. Arthur T. Bacon
motioned the property be annexed. The motion was seconded by Jack`Miles
and the vote was five to one, Homer Kuhl abstained.
Councilman Marston Tuck stated the old fire truck would be available for
children to ride at the Jonquil parade.
Mayor John C. Porterfield praised the Fire Department for their work on
the float for the "General" Parade and also stated that Kennesaw Mayor
Louis Watts had asked that he convey his thanks.
Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl reminded all Councilmen to start work on the
budgets.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 P. M.
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FHN C. PORTERFIELD, YOR
MARSTON TUCK, COUNCILMAN WARD
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NORMAN (JACK) MILES, COUNCILMAN
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L.<:ES, CITY CLERK
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