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08-07-1972 Regular MeetingPage 88 August 7, 1972 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, August 7, 1972, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and called to order by presiding officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All Councilmen were present except Councilman Homer Kuhl of Ward #4 and. Councilman -Jack Miles of Ward #7. Also present were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, D. Scott Jackson, Asst. City Clerk, Berl T. Tate, City Attorney, J. E. David, Supt. of Public Works, V. M. Broyles, Asst. Supt. of Public Works, N. Proctor, Clerk, Fire Chief, C. C. Porterfield, Leon Hood, Building Inspector, L. W.'Boring, Electrical,lnspector, George Hardy and Dick Willis, Consultant Engineers, and a representative of the Marietta press and WBIE. Invocation was given by Councilman E. R. Coalson. Under Citizen Reports, Mr. Phil McLemore of the Atlanta Regional Commission, passed out a questionnaire to each Councilman and asked that they fill it out and return. it to the Commission. Mr. McLemore stated the Commission was studying the needs of all local governments -and would be glad to assist in any way they could, particularly on information concerning federal grants, capital expenditures, purchasing, etc., at no cost to the City. Mr. McLemore further stated that after all question- naires had been returned and content's compiled, a report would be forwarded to Mayor and Council. Mr. Bill Sheradon, representing the Smyrna Jaycees, also appeared before Mayor and Council in the interest of the Jaycees conducting a swimming meet, preferably the weekend of August 26, for children within the 6ity and county, with the city furnishing a supervisor and life guards. Mayor J. C. Porterfield stated he was very interested in the project; however, the parks committee had recommended the weekend following Labor Day for the event. Mr. Sheradon was asked to contact the parks committee again to determine if a suitable date could be decided upon. A petition was submitted by Mr. Joe A. McHarg requesting rezoning of property located at 1424 Spring Street from R-1 to C-1. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the date for public hearing on rezoning this property was set for:September 5, 1972. Vote on the motion was unanimous. There were no zoning hearings and no annexations. Commercial_Building permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood and upon his recommendations, the following"action is recorded: (1) Bank of Smyrna, addition of second story. Approved unanimously on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by C. 0. Canada. (2) Mr. Steaks, South Cobb Drive, addition of approximately 1200 square feet on north end of building for dining room and remodeling of kitchen. Approved on motion ,by.Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion. was unanimous. (3) Pure Oil Company, Powder Springs and South Cobb, remodel exterior of service station. Approved unanimously on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon. (4) Concord Gardens Apartments, additicn of 70 units, 14 units per acre. Mr. Hood stated the Fire Department had seen the plans and a letter had been written to the contractor recommending certain changes. The permit was approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion was unanimous. (5) John'Mdhn's Clothing Store, Cherokee Road, erect one double faced plastic lighted sign on 2 st.eel pipe posts, 174 square feet, "John Mann's Clothes." Approved unanimously on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by E. R. Coalson. Page 89 Mr. J. P. Kidd appeared before Mayor and Council in regard to the existing land use map for Smyrna and a meeting was called for August 22 to review the final draft of the population study. Item No. 10 of the Agenda "Planning and Zoning Commission - Board Members" was brought up at this time. The following named persons were recommended as board members: Charles E. (Chuck) Camp- Attorney Joe A•. McHarg Architect C. A. (Al) Brooke Employee HUD Chester L. Kenimer Salesman, Landmark Realty James D. (Jim) Smith Local Businnessman On Wiotion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, the above -named citizens were appointed as board members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Councilman Arthur T. Bacon reported the police committee had reviewed the bids submitted for a new car for the detective division and recommended approval of the Wade Ford bid in the amount of $3,486.92 over the low bid of Leiphart Chevrolet, $3,385.26, since the Leiphart bid did not cover all specifications - On Motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Marston -Tuck, the Wade Ford bid in the amount of $3,486.92 was approved on unanimous vote. Councilman Arthur T. Bacon reported thatsthe sanitation,committee had checked prices from other companies on two trash trucks for the sanitation department and one dump truck formthe street department and found the prices as bid by Capital Ford in lime. Mr. Bacon-; therefore, on the recommendation of the committee, motioned the two trash trucks and one dump truck be purchased from Capital Ford per bids opened at the last meeting: two trash trucks one dump truck $5,245.53 ea. $5, 741-. 94 ea. The motion was seconded by Forster Puffe and the vote was unanimous. Councilman C. 0. Canada reported there would be a meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on August 17, 1972. Mr. Canada was excused from Council meeting at 8:18 P. M. Councilman Forster Puffe reporting on the Condord-Love rights -of -way progress stated 'three of the five remaining land owners had signed right-of-way deeds and motioned that Council approve the purchase of the three parcels: Mr. Otis White Mr. George W. Kreeger Mr. Dyer Eubanks Councilman E. R. Coalson seconded the three to one. Marston Tuck opposed. The two remaining land owners who have listed as: - Don Caswell James D. Parks $1500 $2170 $1750 motion which carried not signed deeds were 1264 Love Street • 1270- Concord Road Mr. C. M. Hamby and Mr. James D. Parks appeared before Counci•1 stating that they did not think the new appraisal of $1950 was sufficient. Mayor J•. Co Porterfield stated he would be glad to go over the complete appraidal with Mr. Parks and Mr. Hamby after Council meeting adjourned; however, although he hoped it would not be necessary, the City Attorney needed authorization to file condemnation on these two parcels if an agreement could not be reached. Councilman Forster Puffe motioned that the City Attorney be authorized to file condem- nation on the two parcels, 1264 Love Street and 1270 Concord Read Page 90 Road. Councilman E. R. Coalson seconded themmotion which carried three to one. Marston Tuck opposed. Mr. George Hardy, Consultant Engineer, reported the eastside sewer facility in operation. J. E. David stated the Dundee lift station was connected to the county line August 7, 1972. J. E. David was requested to check on the lines behind Starline and Alpine to determine if a few of the lids could be locked. Mayor J. C. Porterfield stated the Centennial Committee had met with several civic organizations and that representatives of the various civic groups would act as a steering committee. Mayor Porterfield stated another meeting would be held on August 18, 1972, at 7:00 P. M., at which time he hoped the date for the Centennial could be agreed upon. On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by Forster Puffe, the July 10 and July 24 minutes were approved as submitted. The vote was three for the motion. Marston Tuck abstained. It was reported in Council that the three sanitary sewer easements obtained by the American Charts Company, necessary to operate a business in LL 668, had been signed and recorded. Mayor J. C. Porterfield stated a plot plan was needed, as well as, additional information on the type of business they plan for the area. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, August 21, was the date set for hearing appeal from Recorder's Court as requested by Larry East. Meeting adjourned 8:55. Pil1710.067-M .C. ��� . MARSTON TUCK, COUNCILMAN WARD # 1 L. W. CHARLES, CITY CLERK IT HUR T. BAC COUNCILMAN HOMER KUHL, CO CILMAN WARD #4 &) AR .0. CANADA, COUNCILMAN ELBERT COALSON, �CUN�CI 6 WARD #5 JACK NORMAN MILES, COUNCILMAN WARD # 7