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06-16-1975 Regular MeetingPage 326 (Continuation of June 2, 1975 Meeting) the $59.50 overcharge, rather than let it apply on his water bill. Elbert Coalson motioned the refund be made. It was seconded by Earle Cochran and the vote was unanimous. Homer Kuhl made a motion the City get two memberships in the GMA Personnel Section,r,at a cost to the City of $10.00 per membership annually. He asked that one membership be in the name of Willouise Spivey, Assistant City Clerk and the other in the name of the 1 Finance Chairman. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion and the vote was six to one. Forster Puffe voted against the motion. Berl Tate stated he would have,:something worked out on unpaid taxes at the next council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:17 P. M. * Attached: FIRE PREVENTION CODE AMENDED ****************************** JUNE 16, 1975 The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, June 16, 1975, and called to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. by presiding officer Mayor John Porterfield. All Councilmen were present. Also present were L. W. Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, Nora Proctor, Clerk, James E. David, Public Works Supt., Lee Silver, Director of Parks and Recreation, Don Atkinson, Asst. Fire Chief, Leon Hood, Building Inspector, Robert Young, Consultant Engineer, and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl followed by Pledge of Allegiance. Under Citizens Reports the following action is recorded: Mr. Lewis Reagan of the Smyrna Lions Club, requested a permit for a white cane sale to be held July 19, 1975. The permit was granted on motion by Earle Cochran, seconded by E. R. Coalson. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Mr. Jerry Hughes, commissioner of boys baseball in Smyrna, requested a permit to host the tournament for the thoroughbred league to be held August 4 - 9 at Ward Park. The permit was granted on motion by Jerry Mills, seconded by Marston Tuck. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Mr. John Dickson requested permission to'erect a sign over the gasoline island at Dickson's Shopping Center. Building inspector Leon Hood stated he and members of the fire prevention bureau had inspected the site and were not sure of the distance from the island to the right of way. However, since the island has been there many years, it was agreed there should be no problem in erecting a sign to be mounted in the pump island. On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by E. R. Coalson, the permitowas approved. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 1. It was reported the Sign Ordinance had been prepared and would be on the Agenda for action at the next meeting. Mr. Wayne Hiatt and Mr. Larry Hutcheson of Farmstead Condiminimums appeared before Mayor and Council requesting that Farmstead home owners on the west side of the complex be permitted to erect redwood privacy fences on their property to be the same as those erected by home owners on the north side. Councilman Marston Tuck stated he had contacted twenty-two of the twenty-five home owners on Carolyn Dirve; fourteen signed a petition stating they were in favor, seven opposed, and one did not express his opinion either way. Mr. D. M. Acker, 2781 Carolyn Drive objected stating that too many concessions had already been made. Jerry Mills motioned that Council approve the request of the Farmstead home owners permitting the privacy fences, and that the signed petition be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. E. R. Coalson seconded the motion. C. 0. Canada motioned the request be tabled which died for lack of a second. Vote on the main motion was six to one, C. 0. Canada opposed. Mr. John Driver appeared before Mayor and Council requesting that the name of Driver Wrecker Service be changed to D & H Wrecker Service. (Maldo Hyde, new co-owner). Marston Tuck motioned the request be approved. Forster Puffe seconded the motion which carried by a six to one vote, C. 0. Canada opposed. Mr. C. M. Hamby appeared before Mayor and Council in regard to the City giving quit claim deeds to the alleyway in rear of 1264 Concord Road and four additional homes to the pro- perty owners facing Concord Road. City Attorney Berl T. Tate stated he would prepare the quit claim deeds within the next two weeks. Councilmen were requested to notify Homer 327 (Countinuation of June 16, 1975 Meeting) Kuhl and the streets committee of other alleyways not being used in order that they might be checked out and recommendations made. Bids for lighting of King Spring Park were opened, read, and are recorded as follows: rIt Summers Electric Equity Supply Company G. E. Supply, Marietta Westinghouse Electric, Marietta Westinghouse Electric, Atlanta Item I Item II TOTAL $ 26,212.56 $ 588.40 $ 26,800.96 27,149.20 26,539.80 23,957.60 23,094.72 627.00 23,721.72 Forster Puffe motioned the bids be returned to committee for checkout of specifications and authority to act on low bid. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and carried by unanimous vote. Bids for the wiring and poles for King Spring Park were opened, read, and are recorded as follows: Brooks -Berry -Haney Associates, Atlanta Power -Tel Company Marhle-Pirkle Company $ 67,652.00 65,045.93 64,908.00 On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Marston Tuck, the bids were referred back to committee with authority to act on the low bid. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Bids on a 1/2 ton pick up truck for the street department were opened, read, and are recorded as follows: Days's Chevrolet - No bid - out of stock Anderson Chevrolet, Marietta (June 19 for 75 model) 3,778.39 Trade City, Smyrna (in stock) 3,859.73 John Smith, Atlanta 3,861.86 Marston Tuck motioned the bids be referred to committee with recommendations to be brought back to Council at the Wednesday night budget meeting. The motion was seconded by Jerry Mills and carried by unanimous vote. Parks and Recreation Director Lee Silver introduced David Granade, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, and Interns Bob Sanders and Clinton Thomas. A zoning hearing washheld on property located at 696 Cherokee Road from L. C. to G. C., for the purpose of a western wear clothing store. Petitioner Harry Garner was present to answer any questions askdd by Council. E. R. Coalson motioned the rezoning be approved from L. C. to G. C. restricted to a clothing store. Marston Tuck seconded the motion. The motion lost on a three to four vote. Voting for the motion, E. R. Coalson, Marston Tuck, C. 0. Canada. Voting against the motion, Homer Kuhl, Forster Puffe, Earle,Cochr-- and Jerry Mills. A zoning hearing was held on property located at 3061 Pickens Street from F. C. to L. C. Mrs. Edna Cochran, petitioner, was present and there was no opposition to the rezoning. The property, 75 feet off the rear of the Pickens Street Property, is to be used by Dr. Joseph Weiss, 1239 Concord Road, for parking only. Forster Puffe moved that the rezoning be approved to be made a part of 1239 Concord Road and used for parking only. Earle Cochran seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. An application was submitted for a malt beverage and wine (package)ffor John F. Williams, 1678 Roswell Street, doing business as Handi-Mart. The application was approved on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Jerry Mills. Voting for the motion, Forster Puffe, Jerry Mills, C. 0. Canada, E. R. Coalson and Marston Tuck. Voting against the motion, Homer Kuhl and Earle Cochran. An application was submitted for liquor (pouring)llicense for M. J. Bertolami, 752 Jones Shaw Road, Stefano's. Since the application did not meet the ordinance requirements of a distance of 600 feet from a church, it was denied on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Earle Cochran. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Rent supplement proposal for Stephens Woods Apartments was deferred. Jerry Mills re- ported that he, building inspector Leon Hoods and fire prevention bureau personnel were checking on the econ-o-brick installation at Stephens Woods Apartments and a complete report would be submitted at the next meeting. Commercial building permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood and'upon his recommendations the following action is recorded: 328 (Continuation of June 16, 1975 Meeting) (1) Permit was submitted for a day care center at the corner of Powder Springs and Sanford Road by Mr. W. A. Brown. Plans for the new building showing parking in the front and rear were submitted. Jerry Mills motioned the permit be granted with the stipulation they have a double drive way on Powder Springs Street with entrance from the west and exit on the eastern side. The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and the vote was unanimous. (2) Photomat, Belmont Hills Shopping Center, the same type as the one in Grant City. The permit was approved on motion by Marston Tuck subject to a letter being submitted to City Hall from the Submarine Shop stating rest7room facilities of the shop could be used by Photomat personnel. The motion was seconded by Forster Puffe and the vote was unanimous. (3) A varience of 17% front yard set back was requested by Richard Hamby, 835 Concord Road, to enclose front porch area 8' x 24', and install chain link fence on west side of building only for the purpose of displaying pots and plants. The request for vari- ance set back was approved on motion by Jerry Mills, seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Leon Hood requested that Bob Burchfield be named assistant zoning information officer. Therrequest was granted on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Marston Tuck. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On recommendation of the committee, and on motion by Homer Kuhl, the low bid of Engineered Builders in the amount of $17,815.00 for a metal building (50' x 100') to be used by the purchasing department was accepted. The motion was seconded by Forster Puffe and the vote was unanimous. It was agreed that awarding of the contract would be withheld for time being. It was reported that grassing and landscaping of Concord Road would be completed within the next day or so. Jerry Mills stated that site plans for the new fire station would be ready by Wednesday or Thursday, then grading could begin.. Final plans for the station are to be ready by July 11, 1975. J. E. David stated he had talked to Gene Jackson of Cobb County „ and Mr. Jackson stated he would not be able to use the drag line in the creek near Brookview Apartments until September 1, C ty-Attorney Berl T... Tate'stated--he would contact the attorney -telling, them of Mr. Jackson's statement. On motion by Earle Cochran, seconded by Jerry Mills, Saturday morning, June 28, at 10:00 o'clock was the time set for opening of bids on group insurance coverage. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Berl T. Tate stated he would like to have a meeting with Homer Kuhl this week regarding the state law on unpaid taxes. 9 Attorney Tate ruled that Mayor and Council have the authority to file a FiFa's on unpaid taxes for the first half of the year if they so desire. Mayor John Porterfield gave a report ofi the C.M.A. Quarterly meeting held June 10, 1975. Mayor Porterfield stated C.M.A. officials objected to the new state law on busing of stu- dents, also; they would request that cities not covered by the peace officers annuity benefits, having a pension plan, be excluded. A budget meeting was called for Wednesday night'at 6:00 o'clock P. M. On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by E. R. Coalson, Perry and Pate was approved to audit City of Smyrna books for the fiscal year 1974-75 at a cost of $4500.00, including Revenue Sharing Fund to be completed in 90 days. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by Earle Cochran, sanitation rates were increased as follows, effective July 1, 1975. RATE CHANGE FOR SANITATION SERVICE RESIDENTAIL APARTMENTS CONDIMINIUMS COMMERCIAL RATES: - APPROVED COUNCIL MEETING OF 6/16/75- $2.00 3.50' 3.00 1/WK 2/WK 3/WK 4/WK 5/WK 6/WK 2 Cu. Yd. 18.00 24.75 32.50 39.25 49.00 55.75 4 Cu. Yd. 25.95 37.75 54.00 67.50 84.00 94.00 6 Cu. Yd. 31.50 47.35 63.00 78.00 98.00 113.00 (Continuation of June 16, 1975 Meeting) COMMERCIAL RATES: 329 continued 1/WK 2/WK 3/WK 4/WK 5/WK 6/WK 8 Cu. Yd. 45.00 61.00 78.00 95.00 118.00 135.00 2-6 Cu. Yd.- - - - - - - - 181.90 2-8Cu. Yd.- - - - - - - - 205.00 COMMERCIAL - TRASH TRUCK PICKUPS: 1/WK 2/WK 3/WK 4/WK 5/WK 6/WK 18.00 24.75 32.50 39.25 49.00 55.75 Minimum Charge 18.00 Minimum Charge (Tires) 18.00 plus .10 per tire (dump cost) Commercial minimum - $8.00 Any commercial establishment serving food, will be required to bag foodstuffs and six pickups per week is mandatory. Vote on the'motion was unanimous. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by C. 0. Canada, it was agreed to close Ward Street and Pine Street from 10:30 A. M. until 11:00 P. M. on July 4th for Smyrna7Day Celebra- tion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Councilman Earle Cochran stated he would follow through and have three police officers -- Brinkley Parknand three at Ward Park on July 4th and one officer would be available the night of July 3rd. Lee Silver requested that Mayor and Council cut the watermelons at 3:00 P. M., and' _.w��: announced the street dance would be at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on Ward Street. C. 0. Canada recommended that the City continue to purchase tires from Pennsylvania Tire Company, although the state contract was awarded'to+Prior Tire they will continue to sell to the city at a cheaper rate that Prior. Jerry Mills reported that during the month of May the City had no fire loss, for the 1 first time in 21 years. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P. M. JUNE 18, 1975 At a regular Council Meeting on June 16, 1975, Mayor John C. Porterfield scheduled a meeting for 6:00 o'clock P. M. June 18, 1975. at.Ciry Fall to review departmental budgets formFY'1975-76. Mayor Porterfield and -all Council members were present. s After discussion of the budgets, Marston Tuck made a motion the meeting be an official council meeting. Forster Puffe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Marston Tuck made acmotion to accept the bid from Trade City Motors, in the amount of $3,859.75, for a 11 ton pickup truck for the Streets Department. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Forster Puffe made a motion to approve the 1975-76 General Fund Budgets, in the amount of $2,344,363.03, and the Water Department budget in the amount of $777,267.16. The motion was seconded by Elbert Coalson and the vote was unanimous. Meeting Adjourned.