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05-20-1974 Regular Meeting(Continuation of May 6, 1974 meeting) 248 Cherokee Road at Burbank Circle - Old Spring Road - Sign for right turn off of side streets onto Cherokee Road The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and the vote was unanimous. Dr. Dyer's letter requested that a yield sign be laced in the southeast Y q Y� 9 P corner of the SR3 and Love Street -Spring Road intersection for traffic turning east onto Spring Road from SR3 northbound. Mr. Puffee made a motion a yield sign be placed at this intersection. Marston Tuck seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. --� Forster Puffe'made a motion we award a contract to C. W. Matthews Contracting Company to pave 1200 square feet, consisting of the west 2 of lot 99 and all of lot 1.0. Block "A" ,_.on Bank Street, across from the Police Station, at a cost of $3,900.00. Clarence 0. Canada seconded the motion and the vote was six to one. Marston Tuck voted against. This charge is to be paid from State Grants. Marston Tuck moved that Council accept the proposal of Horne and Associates to'install a split rail fence on the south end of the Farmstead Condominium property and a chain link fence'on the north end to tie in to the existing fence on Rollingview Drive. Mr. Tuck further stated the gates to the fence on the park side of the property would be locked from the inside. A letter was requested from the City stating the City will not be responsible for anyone entering from the park area. The motion was seconded by C. 0. Canada and the vote was unanimous. Marston Tuck recommended a traffic light be installed at Spring Road and Park Drive and the existing light be moved back. Jim David is to check with the State Department of Transportation to determine if one of our 8" traffic lights could be used on Spring Road. Marston Tuck is to contact the builders of the new fire station and have the tool house moved from the fire station lot. Reservations are being made for six (6) for the GMA Seventh District Spring Meeting to be held in Rome, Georgia May 9, 1974. Meeting adjourned at 10:32 P.M. MAY 209 1974 The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna Georgia on May 20, 1974, And called to order at 700 o6clock P.M. by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All C6uncilmen;`were present. Also present were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Assistant City Clerk, Nora Proctor, Clerk, V. M. Broyles, Asst. Supt. of Public Works, Leon Hood. Building Inspector, Don Atkinson, Asst. Fire Chief, Joe Briggs of Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge,'and repre- sentatives of the press. Invocation was given by Councilman E. R. Coalson. ZONINGS: A zoning hearing was held on property located at 1160 ,:Nichols Drive, Land Lot 486, from R-15 residential to furture commercial. Mr. George T. Hill owner of property, was present to answer questions by Mayor and Council. There was no opposion to the rezoning. Mayor Porterfield read the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board -which was to deny.the1+equestwsince it did• riot comply to the planning and zoni'ng map and the property on each side was residential. Forster Puffe motioned the zoning be denied. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl. Mr. Hill stated his property was adjacent to property on; Concord Road which was already zoned commercial and there was only one lot on the block other than his property which' was still residential; the other lot being property owned by Carl W. Davis and known as 1154 Nicholls Drive. Mr. Hill further stated ha had discussed the zoning with Mr. Davis and Mr. Mayes Hamby and they suggested he have his property zoned to future commercial. After further discussion, Marston Tuck motioned the zoning be tabled to the next meeting. Earle Cochran seconded the motion which carried six to one, Homer Kuhl opposed. Mr. Hill was requested to have Mr. Davis write a letter prior to the next meeting verifying his agreement and attention on zoning. A hearing was held on application made by Harvey L. Nix for retail liquor, beer and wine pouring license for Mr. Steak of Smyrna, 2620 South Cobb Drive. Forster Puffe motioned that the -license for liquor, beer-, and wine pouring be granted as requested. 249 (Continuation of May 20, 1974 minutes) I I The motion -was seconded by Marston Tuck, and lot on a three to four vote. Voting for the motion, Forster Puffe,, Jerry Milis and Marston Tuck. Voting against the motion, C. 0. Canada, Earle Cochran, Homer Kuhl and E. R. Coalson. I Only one commercial building permit was submitted by Building Inspector Leon Hood and upon his recommendation the following action is recorded: n (1) Concord Church of God, 2350 Old Concord Road: Erection of an additional -building to the Concord Church of God. .On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the permit was granted subject to approval by the Fire Prevention Bureau. V. M. Broyles stated the fire plug would be instaJded �jir� ;corner.,of- J9nesh�aw, ands —1da Conco,d,�thib veek.,� Vote-1 J on the motion was unanimous. 1 Councilman Homer Kuhl stated a copy of the new ordinance authorizing self- service gasoline stations in the City had been placed in each Councilman's box and motioned that the ordinance be approved as submitted. Forster Puffe seconded the motion. After discussion as to clarification of cashier and attendant, under Section 49 Paragraph 19, the words !!or island" were deleted. Vote on the motion was six for and one opposed. Marston Tuck voted against the motion. ,-mayor Porterfield stated finalized documents on the sigh ordinance and major thoroughfare ordinance should be in the hands of each Councilman prior to the next meeting. f It was reported that lights were being installed on South Cobb Drive ` and shoulders wererim work. There was no report on Concord Road sidewalks. Mr. Puffe stated Mr. Bob Farrar was still working on appraisals for Atlanta Street. V. M.-Broyles was requested to follow through on the Yield sign at Atlanta Street and Love Street Extension. Opening of bids on one patrol car and one detective car:_ was next on the Agenda. Six bids were mailed out and three were returned and are recorded as follows: Carey Paul Ford, Decatur Georgia Patrol Car $ 3572.00 Detective car 3594.70 Beaudry Ford, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Patrol Car 3695.00 Detective car 3581.43 Strother Ford, Marietta, Georgia Patrol car ,3589.78 Detective car 3655.28 The bids were referred to the police committee for review and to be included in the 1974-75 budget. ' Bids were submitted on moving the new Parks Director, Leroy Silver from I Milledgeville, Georgia to Smyrna as follows: Watson Brothers Transfer, Macon, Georgia $ 657.81 Hosmer's Transfer & Storage Company, Macon Georgia 573.72 I Global Van Lines; Inc. 588.15 Mr. Canada stated Mr. Silver preferred Global since it is a national organization and motioned that Council approve the Global bid in the amount of '$,588.15. Forster Puffe seconded 'the motion which carried by unanimous vote.. A letter of resignation as Director of the Teeri Canteen from Mr. Hugh K. Watson was submitted by C. 0. Canada. The effective date of Mr. Watson's resignation will be June 15, 1974. His resignation was accepted with regrets. ' C. 0. Canada alsonstated Mrs. Marion Whilhelm, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, had resigned. Marston Tuck stated he would recommend p someone to fill this vacancy at the next meeting. I C.O. Canada also submitted his resignation as Council Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. A meeting was called immediately following adjournment of Council meeting to discuss this matter. C. 0. Canada requested Council approval to negotiate having two 7' fences installed at two softball fields in front of the bleachers at Jonquil Park. `"Marston Tuck moved the committee be authorized to get at ' least three bids and have the fences erected. The cost was estimated at 250 (Continuation of May 20 1974 meeting) iAw I around $500.00. Earle Cochran seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. It was reported that plans for the addition to City Hall were not complete as this time. Homer Kuhl stated Southern 6ell had submitted a proposal in the amount of $3430.00 to install a central switchboard and additional lines for the police and fire departments and moved that Council accept the proposal. The motion was seconded by Earle Cochran and the vote was unanimous. The above cost to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds. Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl urges all Councilmen and Department Heads to complete budgets fro the next fi,tocal year as soon as possible except for salaries. Salaries were to be omitted at present due to further study of the Fair Labor Standards Act. A meeting was set up for Thursday night, at 7:00 o'clock P:M., with eouncil and Mr. Silver, new Parks Director. Mayor John C. Porterfield read a letter from the Department of Natural Resources in regard to King Springs park property calling out the provision that in the case in city shouta use the property for any use other than recreation, the total grant must be reimbursed to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the time being a twenty-five year project period. Mayor Porterfield signed the agreement. C. 0. Canada stated Joe Lattanzi had given his resignation as Pools Supervisor; however, had agreed to work one-half month in May at same salary as last year, and would hire all life guards, stock the concession stands, and have everything ready for opening on June 3. Mr. Canada further recommended that pool admission for children six years to sixteen'be 35C and adults 75G. A meeting was set up for Tuesday night, 7:30 o'clock P.M., to discuss the matter and decide what action should be taken. Jerry Mills stated there were many signs on rights -of -way that should be removed. This was referred to the streets and sanitation committees. Thank you notes from children at King Springs School were distributed to each Councilman. MayorJohn C. Porterfield suggested we contact the Municipal Association again in regard to enforcement of the dog leash law. Attorney Berl T. Tate also stated he would checkout Sections 19-1003 and 19-10019 Animals Disturbing the Peace and Nuisances. E. R. Coalson motioned that Council approved new rates on meters installed in new installations to conform to Cobb County rates as follows: 3/4" Water Meter 1" Water Meter Line fee 12' Water Meter 2" Water Meter Sub Division $110.00 11 Outside Sub.Div 215.00 175.00 115.00 $290.00 350.00 dal ji.00 $465.00 $700'.',"00 The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and carried by unanimous vote. E. R. Coalson requested the time for the softball parade be changed from_ 8:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., June 1, 1974. Earle Cochran to follow through on this. Homer Kuhl requested all Councilmen to review the proposal submitted by Burroughs ona new machine prior to Monday night. The meeting adjourned at 9:17 P.M. is 251 7 HN C. PORTERFIELD� MAY R 7 MARSTON TUCK, COUNCILMAN WARD #i. ; ►- V 0 L. W. CHARLES, CITY CLERK ri`-FaPL FOR TER PUFFE, COUN I MAN WARD #Z r L M PS9 COUNCILMAN WARD #3 HOMER KUHL, COUN ILMAND WARD #4 C. 0. CANADA,-COUNCILMAN WARD # 5 ELBERT C S , COUNCILMAN WARD #6 EAR E COCHRAN, COUNCILMAN WARD #7 JUNE 3, 1974 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held, pursuant to the Charter at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, June 3, 1974, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Mayor Pro-Tem, Homer Kuhl; presided. Mayor John C. Porterfield was attending a conference at Calloway Gardens. All Council members were present. Also present were L. W. Charles, City Clerk; Judy Marler, Acting Clerk; J. E. David, Supt. of Public Works; Leon Hood, Building Inspector; Joe Briggs of Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge; Berl Tate, City Attorney; Lee Silver, Director of Parks and Recreation; W. L. Westbrook, City Plumbing Inspector; Al L. Coleman, City Heating and A/C Inspector; and representatives--6f the press. Willouise Spivey, Assistant City Clerk, and Nora Proctor, Clerk were on vacation. Invocation was given by Councilman Elbert Coalson. Under Citizens Reports, Mr. Richard Hoefner, 783 Parkway Drive, Smyrna, Georgia, appeared before Mayor -and Council to report on an over flow of the Cobb County Pump Station at Pat Mell Road. He reported that this has been brought to the attention of Cobb County and no action has been taken. Mayor Piro-Tem, Homer Kuhl, advised J. E. David to contact Mr. Jim Womack at the Cobb County Health Department. Mr. Lynn Chastain appeared before Mayor and Council in reference to sub -dividing II three (3) lots in the second parcel south of the Lake Drive Park driveway. Mr. Chastain requested driveways off the Park Road. Mayor Pro-Tem, Homer Kuhl, , requested that J. E. David look into this and refer it to City Attorney, Berl ' Tate. There was a discussion on annexing the property into the City of Smyrna. On request by George T. Hill, because of health, zoning hearing for the property at 1160 Nichols Drive was continued to the first meeting in July, to be held July 8, 1974 at 7:30 P. M. 'Marston Tuck moved that the hearing be continued, seconded by C. 0. Canada, and the vote was unanimous.