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06-18-1973 Regular MeetingFAGE, 165 JUNE 18, 1973 The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, on June 18, 1973, and called to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All Councilmen were present. Also present: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, J. E. David, Supt. of Public Works, N. Proctor, Dick Willis, Consultant Engineer, and a repre- sentative of the Marietta press. Invocation was by Councilman Homer Kuhl. The first order of business was a zoning hearing on property located at 675 Cherokee Road, from District "C" to C-1, grooming shop. Owners of the South Cobb Pet-A-Torium grooming shop stated they were interested in buying the property for the purpose of a residence and grooming shop if the zoning was approved. They also stated an additional room would be added and treated for sound and there would be no onver night boarding of dogs. On motion by Forster Puffer. seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, the zoning was approved 'from District "C" to C-1, restricted to a grooming shop, per plans submitted. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A zoning hearing was held on property located at 1138 Concord Road from District "C" to C-1, for a Day Care Center. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McArthur appeared before Mayor and Council to answer any questions and submitted a petition signed by residents within 300 feet of the location stating they did not object. The McArthur's also submitted plans showing additions and changes for the proposed Day Care Center. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Homer Kuhl, the property was zoned as advertised from District "C" to C-1, restricted to a Day Care Center, per plans and specifications submitted. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A request for a residential permit for the Byers family, 2564 Glendale Circle, for a home service business was deferred since the applicant was not present. In the absence of building inspector Leon Hood due to illness, City Clerk L. W. Charles submitted application by Alan Argo for neon signs to be erected at Jonquil Package Store, 1669 Love Street Extension. Councilman Jack Miles motioned the permit be issued since the signs must meet state specifications. The motion was seconded by C. 0. Canada. The vote was six for the motion, Arthur T. Bacon, abstained. Councilman Homer Kuhl reported he had not had an opportunity to meet with the street committee to inspect the side entrance to Smyrna Auto Parts, Concord Road and Hollis Street; however, this would be done prior to the meeting of Council, Wednesday night, June 20, and Mr. Ralph Bryant would be notified of Council decision. Councilman E. R. Coalson reported a great deal of work had been completed on the I� house moved,,to Cherokee Trail by Mr. Mark Turner since the last Council meeting. Mr , Turner waslalso present and stated the house would be ready for occupancy by the end j of the month. I There was no report on Atlanta Street widening project. Widening of South Cobb Drive was reported in progress (slow), with several water lines having been broken. It was reported that work had been held up on Love -Concord due to lack of certain materials; however, this had been resolved and work should get under way by the week -end. Church Street paving was reported as being complete. J. E. David was requested to check on work stoppage on Powder Springs Street. Hearings on acoholic beverage license were held before Mayor and Council and the following action is recorded: (1) J. D. Daniel, Eddie's Package Store, Jonquil Shopping Center - Beer (Package). Councilman Arthur T. Bacon moved the application be approved.J' Councilman Forster Puffe recommended the license not be approved until acquisition of fight -of -way on his property on Atlanta Street had been settled. City Attorney Berl PAGE 166 (Continuatipn of June 18, 1973 meeting)'. T. Tate ruled there was no connection between the two issues, Forster Puffe moved the application be tabled until the'next meeting. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl. The motion to table lost three to four. Voting for the motion, Homer Kuhl, E. R. Coalson, and Forster Puffe. Voting against the motion, C. 0. Canada, Arthur T. Bacon, Jack Miles, and Marston Tuck. The original motion by Arthur T. Bacon to approve the application was seconded by C. 0. Canada and passed four to three. Voting for approval, C. 0. Canada, Arthur T. Bacon, Jack Miles and Marston Tuck. Voting against the motion, E. R. Coalson, Forster Puffe and Homer Kuhl. (2) W. R. Cooley, Legion Post 160, Pine Street - Liquor (Pouring). The application was approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by C. 0. Canada. The vote was six to one, Homer Kuhl, opposed. (3) S. A. Camocho, Tenneco Food Store, 902 Cherokee Road - Beer and Wine (Package). Approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Forster Puffe. The vote was four to three. Voting for the motion, Arthur T. Bacon, Forster Puffe, Jack Miles and C. 0. Canada. Voting against the motion Homer Kuhl, E: R. Coalson and Marston Tuck. (4) S. A. Camocho, Tenneco Food Store, 1166 Concord Road - Beer and Wine (Package). Approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Forster Puffe. The vote was six to one, Homer Kuhl opposed. (5) S. A Camocho, Tenneco Food Store, 2610 Four Lane Highway - Wine (Package). Approved on a six to one vote on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Forster Puffe. Homer Kuhl opposed. Mr. Joe McHarg reported that final plans for the new fire station 6hould ber'eady by the July 2, 1973 meeting. The following meetings were set up for Wednesday night, June 20: 6:00 P. M. Merit Board Meeting, interviews for Lt. positions. 6:30 P. M. Committee Members to review new fire station plans. 7:00 P. M. Final meeting and approval of 1973-74 budgets, all departments. 8:00 P. M. Civic Center meeting. Mayor J. C. Porterfield stated he had been contacted by the Cobb County School Board regarding the Smyrna Elementary School building but the proposed Civic Center site was not mentioned. Mayor Porterfield further stated he would contact the superintendent Tuesday morning in order to have a report at the Wednesday night meeting. Councilman Forster Puffe reported that Mr. Wayne Escoe from the state office and Mr._ Jim Oates from the county office attended the last Parks and Recreation meeting and both recommended that Smyrna hire a Parks Director, and both indicated they would `j help in any way they could. Mayor J. C. Porterfield also reported Mr. Escoe had called him stating he would send recommendations from the state office within3 the next thirty days. , On the recommendations of Consultant Engineers, Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge, and one motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Marston Tuck, the Spring Drive sewer outfall bid was awarded to J. E. Lovern Construction Company in the amount of $15,503. (The agreement to be signed by Mayor and Council immediately following this meeting.) On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Arthur T: Bacon, authority was granted to let bids for the Fleming Street sanitary sewer line, the bids to be opened at the July 16, 1973 meeting. Vote on the motion was unanimous. City Attorney Berl T. Tate was requested to write Mr. Quinton King informing him the City would expect payment of the $2.00 per apartment unit business license charge on or before July 2, 1973; otherwise court action would be necessary. Councilman Homer Kuhl stated he would contact the new owners of Smyrna Springs Apartments in regard to the $2.00 charge per apartment unit. Mayor J.C. Porterfield stated a representative would be appointed to the C. M. A. Tax Study Committee at the Wednesday night meeting. I� Councilman Jack Miles reported the new car for the police department should be de- livered in two weeks and motioned the,car #14, a 1972 Ford with 93,679 miles, be " surplused and bids let for sale of car #14 to be opened at the July 16, 1973 meeting. The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and voted unanimously. PAGE 167 1 (Continuation of June 18, 1973 meeting) An ordinance to amend the -code of the City of Smyrna, to provide for Bail Consid- eration, was adopted unanimously on motion by Jack Miles, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, to become effective July 1, 1973. An ordinance to amend the code of the City of Smyrpa, to Provide for Professional Bonding; was adopted by unaflimaus vote on motion by Jack Miles, seconded by Homer. Kuhl; this ordinance also to become effective July 1, 1973. Councilman Jack Miles and Councilman Homer Kuhl were requested to work together in preparing an application to help control people who give bonds in the City; the application also would show qualifications of bondsmen. Mayor Porterfield, all Councilmen, and City Clerk L. W. Charles stated they would attend the G. M. A. Convention in Savannah, June 24-27. A Resolution supporting the "Peachtree Trail" Bike Way Concept was read by Councilman Forster Puffe, and on motion by Mr. Puffe, seconded by Jack Miles, the proclamation was adopted as read by unanimous vote. The bike way concept would run from Stone Mountain to Kennesaw Mountain. Councilman Marston Tuck stated he would like to see something worked out whereby mothers could go inside the pools while their small children were in swimming. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 P. M.