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September 5, 1972
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant
to the Charter at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, September 5,
1972, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and called to order by presiding
officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All Councilmen were
present except Ward #2 Councilman Forster Puffe. Also present
were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, D. Scott Jackson, Asst.
City Clerk, Berl T. Tate, City Attorney, Leon Hood, Building
Inspector,'N. Proctor, Clerk, V. M. Broyles, Asst. Public
Works Supt., George Hardy and Dick Willis, Consultant Engineers,
and a representative of the Marietta press and WBIE. J. E.
David was on vacation.
Invocation was given by Councilman Jack Miles.
Rev. James Cox, 5277 Maple Valley Road, Mableton, Georgia,
Pastor of the 7th Day Adventist Church of Austell, appeared
before Mayor and Council in the interest of soliciting funds
in the City of Smyrna for world services, including medical
aid, food, clothing, etc., for the needy. Rev. Cox stated
they would like to solicit from businesses and door to door
in the residential areas through the month of September.
Rev. Cox also stated they would like to set up a mobile unit
in Cobb Center on September 18 and invited Mayor and Council
to visit the facility. Councilman Marston Tuck motioned the
permit to solicit funds in Smyrna be granted through the
month of.September from 5:00 P. M. until 9.:15 P. M. in
residential areas and during regular business hours for
businesses. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and voted
unan imoui.1 ly .
A zoning hearing was held on property located at 1424 Spring
Street from R-1 residential to C-1 commercial. There was
no opposition to the zoning. On motion by Homer Kuhl, the
property was rezoned as advertised from R-1 to C-1, restricted
to professional offices or antique shop, with the stipulation
the owners deed five feet of the property to the City of
Smyrna for the purpose of improving Alexander Street. The
motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and the vote was unanimous.
At the request of Mr.®W. J. MacKenna and on motion by Arthur
T. Bacon, Lot 11, Block G, Ann Road, Argyle Estates, was
annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna.
The motion to annex the property was seconded by C. 0. Canada.
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Annexation of property located at 705 Concord Road was dis-
cussed; however, final action was postponed until a definite
cost of the sewer facilities could be obtained and discussed
with Dr. W. T. Williams.
Annexation and city services for.Bennett Woods, Unit #S,
(33 units) was deferred to the September 18, 1972 meeting.
Commercial building permits were submitted by building in-
spector Leon Hood and upon his recommendations,_the following
action is recorded:
(1) A 102 bed hospital, 3949 South Cobb Drive. Mr. Hood
stated the fire department had reviewed the plans and the
architects had been notified of the changes to be made. The
anticipated starting date was called out as September 15,
1972, with approximately 14 months for completion. On motion
by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Marston Tuck, the permit was
approved by unanimous vote.
(2) One lighted double faced sign, 1141 Plaza" and 6 porcelain
unlighted signs for D. L. Stokes, 4 Lane Highway and Hargrove
Road. Approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by
C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion was unanimous..
(3) Request by Mr. William Maddox to waive set backs, Lee
and Forest Drive, deferred to the next meeting.
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Mayor John C. Porterfield reported the First Methodist Church
deed had been signed for the Concord -Love right of way which
left only one deed unsigned on property owned by Mr. Don
Caswell. Mr. Caswell appeared before Mayor and Council and
Council and stated he would accept the appraiser's figures:
$5,185.00 for property located at 1264 Love Street and `;�
$237.00 for property located at 1286 Concord Road. Council-
man Jack -Miles motioned that Mr. Donovan S. Caswell and
-Wilford S. Caswe-11 be paid the $5,185.00 and•$237.00 as
listed above for the two right:sof way -parcels. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Homer Kuhl which -carried. The
vote was five to one, Marston Tuck opposed.
In regard to the Atlanta Street widening project, City
Attorney Berl T. Tate stated he had the paper work on five
parcels of -land which he would turn over to the Street Com-
mittee. Councilman Homer Kuhl and the City Attorney to
follow through with the State Highway Department on this
project.
Consultant Engineer George Hardy reported the east side
sewer facility in operation; however; he stated there
were still a few items that needed to be corrected before
final acceptance of the job.
The ordinance, "Modification City Mail Boxes", plus.penalty
clause, was read and approved at the August 21, 1972 meeting;
however, it was called out in Council that the final copy
had not been feceived at City Hall.
The letting for bids for a new back hoe for the Water Depart-
ment was deferred to the next meeting.
Councilman Jack Miles stated that patrol cars 11, 12, 14,
and 15 needed very much to be replaced and' -motioned that
bids be let for opening at the October 2, 1972 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Arthir T. Bacon and voted un-
animously.
There were no applications submitted for Council action on
malt beverage and wine licenses.
It was reported that the City Attorney had prepared a liquor
ordinance which he thought would meet with all requirements.
A meeting was called for Monday, September 11, 1972, for all
Councilmen to meet with the City Attorney to review and
discuss the proposed ordinance.
Mayor J. C. Porterfield stated he would like for the next
meeting of.the Planning and Zoning Board to be the final
one on the existing land use and population study. Mr. J.P.
Kidd and all members of the Commission Board will' 'be invited
to the next meeting.
It was announced by Mr. C. 0. Canada thst the Parks and
Recreation Commission would meet with Mr. Thad L. Studstill
of the Georgia Parks and Recreation Division on September 7,
at 7:30 P. M. to discuss the parks recreational program for
Smyrna. Mr. Canada further reported he had not been contacted
further by -the Jaycees regarding a proposed swim meet
tentatively set up for September 9, 1972.
Mayor J. C: Porterfield stated that the Smyrna Centennial
Committee would meet each Wednesday night up to October 30,
and that at the last meeting a tentative schedule was set
up. Each civic club is to be assigned a certain night for
special events with all organizations participating on
Saturday, November 4.
Councilman Homer Kuhl motioned that the City -give the
Centennial Committee $500 from the contingency fund to be
used in connection with expenses incurred in preparation
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for the celebration. The motion was seconded by Jack Miles
and the vote was unanimous. All checks issued will be signed
by one Councilman and one member of the Centennial Committee.
Mayor J. C. Porterfield read an ordinance on beards entitled,
"An Ordinance to Compel Compliance with the Centennial
Celebration of the City of Smyrna". The ordinance was adopted
on motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote
on the motion was unanimous.
Councilman Marston Tuck reported a most successful Firemen's
Association Meeting, stating it was the best attended con-
vention of record, that the convention helped Smyrna, and
many people commended the Smyrna Fire Department on the
success of the meeting. Mayor Porterfield also commended
all firemen on a very good job.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by E.`R. Co.alson, the
minutes of August 7, 1972 were approved as submitted. The
vote was four for the motion: Homer Kuhl, E. R. Coalson,
C. 0. Canada and Arthur T. Bacon, Marston Tuck and -Jack
Miles abstained.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the minutes
i� of August 21, 1972 were approved as submitted. The*vote was
five to one, Marston Tuck abstained.
Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl requested that each Councilman
study the financial reports and make recommendations at the
next meeting.
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September 25, 1972 was the tentative date set for review of
the audit report by Perry and Pate.
Councilman Homer Kuhl motioned that Council approve payment
of $15.00 per member, per meeting, for the Civil Service
Board Members for the month of July and August, and each
month thereafter, and $25.00 for each appeal case. The
motion was seconded by C. 0. Canada and voted unanimously.
A letter from Internal Revenue Service was read by Mayor
J. C. Porterfield. The letter stated that the City of
Smyrna was in compliance with the wage provisions of the
Economic Stabilization Program.
Councilman C. 0. Canada motioned that Council authorize
$5700.00 for extension of the garage and engineers building,
this amount being only $200.00 more than the original quotation
some time ago. The motion was seconded by Homer Kuhl and
voted unanimously.
Councilman Jack Miles asked for authority to dispose of the
L 1969 Chevrolet (old detective car) and motioned the car be
declared surplus. The motion was seconded by Arthur T. Bacon
and voted unanimously.
On motion by Jack Miles, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, approval
was granted to accept bids on the 1969 Chevrolet (old detective
car) at the September 18, 1972 meeting. Vote on the motion
was unanimous.
Councilman Marston Tuck motioned that authority be given to
secure bids for a new car for the Fire Chief along with the
bids for the four police cars. The motion was seconded by
Jack Miles and vote on the motion was unanimous.
F' Councilman C. 0. Canada recommended that business license
fees for the new year be approved at an early date.
Meeting adjourned 9:20 P. M.
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CG- PORTERF ELD, MAYOR L. W. CHARLES, CITY CLERK
MAR 'TON TUCK, COUNCILMAN FORSTER PUFFS, COUNCILMAN
WARD # 1 WAR D # 2
ARTIiUR TQ BACON, COUNCILMAN HOMER KUHL, COUNCILMAN
WARD #3 WARD #4
=' C. 0. A,COUNCILMAN EL ERT COALSON, COUNCILMAN
WARD # 5 WARD #6
JACK NORMAN MILES,
COUNCILMAN WARD # 7