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06-03-1974 Regular Meeting251 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. 252 (continuation of June 3rd Minutes) I Commercial Building Permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood and upon his-cecommendations the following action was recorded: I 1. Campbell High School, addition of gym and industrial arts building. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the permit was approved by unanimous vote. 2. Smyrna Medical Building, South Cobb Drive, south of the Smyrna Hospital. Leon Hood reported that the Fire Department has approved the permit and that there is ample parking space. On motion by Earle Cochran, seconded by Jerry Mills the permit was approved by unanimous vote. 3. Trinity Baptist Church, Atlanta Road across from Brawners Hospital. Request for a two (2) story structure. On:%motion by Jerry Mills seconded by Forster Puffe,.the permit was approved by unanimous vote. 4. Moto-Foto (similar -to Photo -mat) requested to build a structure on the Triangle lot ' north of the First State Bank.of Cobb County at Atlanta Street and Memorial Drive. The Moto-Foto Company will agree to resurface and landscape the property. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Marston Tuck the request for the building permit was tabled to the next meeting, also to be referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Vote on the motion was unanimous. The plans and estimated cost for the City Hall addition is not completed, deferred to the June 17, 1974 meeting. Councilman C. 0. Canada requested the bids be opened at the next meeting for the installation of two (2) fences at Jonquil Park. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Forster Puffe, vote on the motion was unanimous. Street signs for intersections (Turn on red) were received today and will be installed next week. f✓ Discussion regarding the enforcement of a dog (animal) leash law was continued to the next meeting. Councilman, C. 0. Canada reported that Mr. Lee Silver, Director of Parks and' Recreation would present a name at the next meeting for.the vacancy'of Teen Canteen Director. Marston Tuck reported that he had approached a man to fill the vacancy of Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman, and would present the name at the next meeting. C. 0. Canada called out a motion to approve a schedule of fees for the pools at $.70 for adults and $.30 for children, under 6 years free. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion. Marston Tuck moved to amend the motion to read that a responsible adult accompanying a small child, wearing street clothes, would be admitted free of charge. The amendment was seconded by Forster Puffe. Vote on the motion and amendment was unanimous. __j ib a ftv�gmpgg� e�hthat & paving and marking of the parking area'on Bank Street A meeting date was set for Saturday June 8, 1974 at 9:30 o'clock at City Hall, regarding the proposal for the Burroughs Machine. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Earle Cochran, the May 6th and 20th. minutes were approved as submitLed. Vote on the moticn was unanimous'. Homer Kuhl reported that all 1974-75 fiscal operating budgets were•submitted except three and set a meeting for Tuesday,June 4, 1974 at 5:30 for the finance committee to discuss the budgets. A second meeting was set for Thursday, June 6, 1974 at 7:00 o'clock P. M. for the Police and Water Department budgets. i Elbert Coalson expressed appreciation of the Smyrna Girls Softball Association for I the help bf the Mayor and Council in making their parade and opening day a success. On motion by C. 0. Canada, it was agreed that bids be'requested from Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC dealers for a 12 passenger van or 9 passenger station wagon to be used in the Parks and.Recreation Department. The vehicle should be in stock in order for delivery and payment to be made in this year's budget.. All bids are to be sent to Post Office Box Number 1642 for 6pening on June 17, 1974. The motion was seconded by Forster Puffe and vote on the motion was unanimous. Jerry Mills motioned to 'submit specifications for bids for two (2) garbage trucks to be paid for from the 1974-75 budget.' There is a 90 day delay in deliveryq. ti therefore bids should be received prior to the new budget year: The -motion was seconded by Forster Puffe and vote on the motion was unanimous. ' There was no progress report on Streets and Sidewalks. J. E. David reported that C. W. Matthews should complete work on Concord Road next week. If the work is not completed he will set up a meeting with C. W. Matthews to discuss the delay. 253 (continuation bf June 3rd 14intues) Jerry Mills inquired about the progress on the fence at Stephens Woods Apts. City Attorney, Berl Tate stated he had no reply from his letter to the owners. On motion by Earle Cochran, seconded by Forster Puffe, a $10.00 contribution will be made to the Recreation Fund,for the F.B.I. Academy. On request by Forster Puffe, City Attorney Berl Tate will follow up on his letter regarding drain pipe under railroad R. 0. W. near Spring Road viaduct. Forster Puffe brought up the suit against Norseman Apts. .Berl T. Tate stated he would try to reach an agreement with the attorney to speed up the action. The suit hinges on prior sewer tap fees due City of Smyrna. Homer Kuhl read a letter from the Cobb County Municipal Association. The Quarterly Association meeting will be held at the Marietta Country Club on Tuesday, June 11, 1974 at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The following Councilmen said they would attend: Elbert Coalson, Marston Tuck, Forster Puffe, Earle Cochran, Jerry Mills, Clarence Canada and Mayor John Porterfield. ti,gyor Pro-Tem moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:44 P. M., Forster Puffe seconded the motion. JUNE 17, 1974 The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, June 17, 19749 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and called to - order by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All Councilmen were present except Forster Puffe, of Ward #2, who was out of town on a business trip. Also present were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, N. Proctor,,, Clerk, Bob Burchfield, Administrative Assistant, Leroy Silver, Parks and Recreation Director, J. E. David, Supt. Public Works, Leon Hood, Building Inspector, and a representative of the press. Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl. Mr. Lynn Chastain appeared before Mayor and Council and requested annexation of approximately 2 3/4 acres fronting on Lake Park Drive into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna. Mr. Chastain was advised to get a plat of the City property and also a plat of his property which adjoins the City and bring to the special Council Meeting to be held June 24, 1974. City Attorney Berl T. Tate also requested a copy of the plats. Mr. Judson M. Strickland appeared before Mayor and Council and complained about the trailers parked in the alley between Love and Church Streets. Jerry Mills stated one of the trailers had been moved and the others would be moved out this week. Marston Tuck stated he would follow through on the acetylene cylinders stored behind the McDaniel Building. City Attorney Berl T. Tate gave the Mayor and Councilmen a copy of the ruling of the Superior Court of Cobb County declaring "Cobb County Liquor Revenue Sharing Act" (Ga. Laws, 1972 P. 3402) unconstitutional as a delegation to.the Cobb County Board of Education taxing authority. Mayor Porterfield recommended that since the referendum would be on the November Ballot that all cities get together and study the referendum in order to inform all citizens of the contents. ZONINGS: A zoning hearing was held on the Ford Foundation property located in Land Lot 737, approximately 12.9 acres from R-15 to L-1. The zoning was approved as requested on motion by Marston Tuck with the stipulation there would be a '150' natural buffer, with no ,trimming whatsoever in buffer area, no through streets, and no surface drainage in the buffer area or onto adjacent property. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and the vote was unanimous. A zoning hearing was held on property located in Land Lot 5929 and known as 1559 Roswell Road, from F-C to L-C. On motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Marston Tuck, the zoning was approved as requested. Vote on the motion was unanimous. (Petitioner - M. L. O'Shields) A letter was submitted signed by Carl W. Davis, stating he had no objection to the lot owned by George T. Hill, 1160 Nichols Drive, being zoned from R-15 to future commercial,. The date on this hearing will be July 8, 1974.