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On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by Marston Tuck, June 4, 1973 was the date
set for a public zoning hearing on property located in Land Lot 446, and known
as 940 Cherokee Trail, from R-1 residential to C-1 commercial. Vote on the
motion was unanimous.
On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by Jack Miles, June 4, 1973 was the date
set for a public zoning hearing on property located at 620 Cherokee Road,
from C-1 restricted to a steak house to C-1 commercial unrestricted. Vote
on the motion was unanimous.
On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, June 4, 1973 was the
date set for a public zoning hearing on property located in Land Lot 520
(vacant property owned by B. F. Reed) from District C commercial to C-2
commercial. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the minutes of April 2,
1973 were approved as submitted. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
The minutes of April 16, 1973 were approved as submitted on motion by Forster
Puffe, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Councilman Homer Kuhl reminded Council Members to sign the Minute Book.
Mayor J. C. Porterfield read a letter from Jeff Davis, Jr., Attorney for
Burson Properties, in regard to sewer tap on fees for the Norseman Apartments.
Mr. Davis stated Mr. Steve Clay had made a preliminary investigation but was
out ofitown and would not return until May 9, 1973.
It was announced that the next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board would
be held in the Council Chamber on May 16, 1973, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ..
Councilman C. 0. Canada requested additional police patrol of the parks. This
was referred to police committee chairman Councilman Jack Miles.
Councilman Marston Tuck stated that $2500 was set up in the Civil Defense budget
for two sirens and moved that bids be let for the two sirens to be opened at
the May 21, 1973 meeting. Arthur T. Bacon seconded the motion which carried
by unanimous.vote.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Marston Tuck, the 1973 Schedule of Business
Licenses was amended as follows:
No. 2520 Nursery or -,Kindergarten Children, ADD: CHURCHES EXEMPT
The vote was five to two, Arthur T. Bacon, and C. 0. Canada opposed.
Councilman Homer Kuhl reminded all committee chaii=n and department heads to
continue work on the 1973-74 budgets.
The meeting adjourned at 10:09 P. M.
MAY 21, 1973
The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at
City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, May 21, 1973, and called t000rder at 7:30 o'clock
P. M. by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All Councilmen were
present. Also present were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, D. Scott Jackson,
Asst. City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, Leon Hood, Building
Inspector, J. E. David, Supt. of Public Works, A.. L. Coleman, Heating and
Air Conditioning Inspector, W. L. Westbrook, Plumbing Inspector, N. Proctor,
Clerk, Dick Willis, Consultant Engineer, and a representative of the Marietta
press.
Invocation was given by Senator Joe Thompson.
Mr. Wallace Reed of the Ten -Four Club (Radio Club) of Marietta appeared before
Mayor and Council requesting permission to hold a bucket brigade on June 23,
1973, at three intersections inside the City of Smyrna. The proceeds are to
be used to help purchase a kidney machine for Cobb General Hospital, Mayor
John C. Porterfield explained the City ordinance on bucket brigades which
prohibits people from standing in the center of the streets; however, stated
it was permissible to stand on the curbs at intersections. Mr. Reed stated
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they would comply with all regulations and ordinances of the City. Council-
man Homer Kuhl motioned the request be granted provided all aolicitors were
adults and that none would stand in the streets. The motion was seconded
by E. R. Coalson and carried by unanimous vote. Police Chairman Jack Miles
will notify the Police Department.
A zoning hearing was held on the Diamond & Kay property, 17 acres fronting
on Highway 41, located in Land Lots 778, 806, and 807, from R-2 to C-1. Mr.
Phillip Diamond was present and submitted photos of buildings in Sandy Springs
similar to the type they planned for the area., Mr. Diamond stated they
desired to do the work in two phases, the first phase to consist of approximately
100,000 square feet of office space, and when completed the total project would
consist of approximately 230,000 square feet. There was no opposition to the
zoning. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Marston Tuck, the property
was zoned from R-2 to C-1, limited to office institutional and retail. Vote
on the motion was unanimous.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada, June 4, 1973,was the date
set for an appeal from Recorder's Court for Mike T. Gloyd. Vote on the motion
was unanimous.
Per petition submitted by Floyd S. McArthur, and on motion by Homer Kuhl,
seconded by C. 0. Canada, June 18, 1973 was the date set for public zoning
hearing on property located at 1138 Concord Road, -from C commercial to C-1
commercial, for a Day Care Center. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
On motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Marston -Tuck,- June 18, 1973 was the
date set for public zoning hearing on property located at 675 Cherokee Road,
fromC commercial to C-1 commercial, for a Grooming Shop. 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) Mobil Oil Company requested permit for an attendant type service station
at Jones Shaw and Cherokee Road. Leon Hood stated the plans had been approved
by the Fire Department and recommended the permit be granted. On motion by
Marston Tuck, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the permit was granted. Vote on.the
motion was unanimous.
(2) Ponders Baptist Church, Bank and Pinehill, requested permit for an all
steel structure to be -erected at the rear of their property,'to be used asan
educational building. On motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Marston Tuck,
the permit was granted. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Reports from Street Committee Chairman are as follows:
Atlanta Street: Mayor Porterfield reported he, senator.Joe Thompson and'
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several representatives and the street committee, met with Mr. Musgrove of the
Department of Transportation on May 21, 1973. He reported the D. 0. T. would
work with us in four laning the downtown area of Atlanta Street if we secure
the right-of-way; and also, would furnish us with a cost estimate on three
lanes from the terminal building to Hawthorne Street.
South Cobb Drive - Love -Concord Projects: Consultant Engineer Dick Willis,
submitted.two contracts to Mayor and Council for signatures. Mr. Willis stated
the contract for South Cobb Drive must be coordinated with the contractor;
however, work could start on Love -Concord as -soon as the contract is signed.
J. E. David stated he had met with utility companies and the water lines would
be first,_ then- the subgrading and the poles would be.moved last.
A meeting of the Street Committee was set for Wednesday, May 30th at 5:30 P. M.
Mayor J. C. Porterfield also stated that Mr. Tom Mitchell, 7th District Repre-
sentative on the Highway Board would meet with Council at City Hall at.11:00
A. M. on the 30th and make a tour of the City.
Church St. & Powder Springs Resurfacing: Mayor Porterfield reported the County
would take action May 22nd to award the contract to C. W. Matthews Contracting
Co. James David will contact them Wednesday A. M.'
Bids were opened on two sirens for Civil Defense and are recorded as follows:
Federal Sign & Signal 208 Volt., 3 Phase Siren ..$1,143.00
Atlanta, Georgia 240 Volt, 1 Phase Siren 1,513.00
Jack Cocke & Co., Inc. 208 Volt, 3 Phase Siren -1,113.60
Atlanta, Georgia 240 Volt, 1 Phase Siren 1,465.47
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One bid was received on construction:
Ledbetter Electric Co. Wiring -Run Conduit from panel to
Atlanta, Georgia pole behind police department $539.50
Wiring -Run conduit from panel to
Fire Station 539.50
A motion was made by Marston Tuck, seconded by Elbert Coalson to refer the
bids to committee with authority to act on low bid. Vote on -the motionwas
unanimous.
Bids were opened on the Spring Street and Brenda Drive Sanitary Sewer'System,
and*are- recorded as follows:
J. E. Lovern Const. Co.
Smyrna,` Georgia $15,503.00
Graham (Contractors, Inc.
College Park, Georgia 24,990.00
A motion was �made by Jack Miles, seconded by C. b. Canada,* that the bids be
referred -to the Engineers for check-out to specifications and recommendations,
reporting at'the next meeting. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Consultant Engineer Dick Willis reported the design for Fleming Street Sewerage
has been completed and specifications should be complete this week. As soon
as they are approved by the Water Quality Control Board, a date can be set for
letting of bids.
Mayor Porterfield stated he had appeared before the Cobb County School Board
with•reference to the Civic Center location. They were very cooperative and
will check to be sure -the prop-erty across from Nash Jr. High School can be
declared surplus. They will report to us their findings. Councilman Forster
Puffe reported the building committee is in the process of interviewing
architects for the Civic Center and will recommend one or --more for Council
approval.
Parks and Recreation Report-: A name -was not submitted to fill the vacancy
from Ward 2 on the'Parks and Recreation Committee:' A vacancy was also reported
in Ward 4.
Financial:
(1) Norseman Apartments - Sewer Tap -On Fee: Attorney Berl Tate reported a
suit had been filed.
(2) Eastside Fire Station: Marston Tuck reported the plans are in the hands
of the architects and final plans should be complete within two weeks.
(3) Smyrna Elementary - Title Checkout: Will have report within five to
seven days.
(4) Report on 1973 Business License - Apartments: No report.
(5) 1973-74 Operating Budgets: Jack Miles stated his budget was ready but
he wanted'to meet with the police committee before meeting with Mr. Kuhl.
Mr. Canada will be ready next week.
(6) Litton ABS: Homer Kuhl will set committee meeting next week.
(7) Memorial Day: Homer Kuhl made a motion City Hall be closed May 28th,
it was seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
(8) Revocation of Permit (Mark Turner): Leon Hood stated that if house is
not moved within tenudays from the date of his letter, May 17, 1973, Mark Turner
will be cited into court to show -cause why he should not be field in contempt of
court.
(9) Remodeling of City Hall:. Homer Kuhl made a motion for approval of the
City Hall remodeling, labor and material, plus 20%. Seconded by C. 0. Canada.
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
(10) Approval of building permit - Library Addition: Homer Ruhl made a motion
for approval of the addition to "the library, a total of 1200 square feet of
space, to be done by J. A. Bailey on a cost plus 20% basis, to be paid from
Revenue'Sharing Funds. The motion was seconded by Jack Miles. Marston Tuck
opposed the motion and suggested we postpone the building until we could move
the garbage trucks to a new location and increase the number of square feet
being added to the library; and further, mot -toned the matter be tabled.
Forster Puffe seconded the motion. The vote was two to table, Marston Tuck
and Forster Puffe for, and Homer Kuhl, Arthur Bacon, Jack Miles, C. 0. Canada
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and Elbert Coalson voted against. A vote on the original motion was five for and
two against, Marston Tuck and Forster Puffe voting against.
(11) Distribution - Financial Reports, April & 10 Months Cumulative: Councilman
Forster Puffe requested a 12 months report.
Mayor Porterfield announced the opening date of Expo "73" was May 23, 1973.
A Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting is set for May 24, 1973 at 7:30 P. M.
Mayor Porterfield read a letter from the Smyrna Girl's Softball Association
requesting permission to have an opening day parade June 2, 1973, beginning at the
Smyrna Drive -In on Atlanta Street at 8:30 A. M., to Cherokee Road,ato South Cobb
Drive, Concord Road, Spring Street to Jonquil Park, ending at 9:30 A. M. Jack Miles
made a motion to grant the request. The motion was seconded by C. 0. Canada. The
vote was unanimous.
Arthur T. Bacon stated a new state law had been passed permitting beer to be sold
in liquor stores and our ordinance covering distances should be revised. He made
a motion that Berl Tate combine the three ordinances now on the books into one
ordinance covering beer, wine and liquor, making the distance the same. The motion
was seconded by C. 0. Canada. The vote was six to one, Homer Kuhl opposed. (Liquor
to be changed from 250' to 200' to conform to beer and wine Ordinance and State Law.)
C. 0: Canada made a motion to allow Jack Hurst to use Brinkley Park May 28, 1973
for the purpose of having a donkey softball game. The motion was seconded by Marston
Tuck, and the vote was unanimous.
C. 0. Canada reported he had secured the use of the Wills High School Baseball field
for the remainder of the season for use by Smyrna Softball teams.
Marston Tuck reported the Smyrna Civil Defense units were on duty at the Chattahoochee
River Raft races and due to the actions of one unit the life of a young man was
saved. The Smyrna Civil Defense should be commended.
D. Scott Jackson, Tax Assessor and Assistant City Clerk, read a letter of resignation
effective May 31, 1973. He has accepted a position with the Richmond County Tax
Department effective June 1, 1973. Mayor Porterfield accepted his resignation
with regrets.
Meeting adjourned 9:13 P. M.
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OH C. PORTERFIELD MAYOR
MARSTON TUCK, COUNCILMAN
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ARTHUR T. BACON, COUNCILMAN
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C. 0. CANADA, COUNCILMAN
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(JACK) NORMAN MILES, COUNCILMAN
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L. W. gJArLES, CI ,CLERK
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HOMER KUHL, COUNCILMAN
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