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10-06-1975 Regular Meeting346 October 6, 1975 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the charter at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, on October 6, 1975 and called to order at 7:30 P.M. by presiding officer Mayor John Porterfield. All councilmen were present except Earle Cochran. Also present were L. W. Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, Nora Proctor, Clerk, Berl T. Tate, City Attorney, J. E. David, Supt. of Public Works, Lee Silver, Director of Parks and Recreation, Leon Hood, Building Inspector, George Hardy, Consultant Engineer, and Members of the press. Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl, followed by the Pledge to the flag. Joe Stelneck, representing the Knights of Columbus, requested peemission to hold a bucket brigade in the city on October 11, 1975, all proceeds to go to the Georgia Association for Retarded Citizens. Members of the American Legion will actually be holding the brigade. Jerry Mills made a motion the request be granted subject to receipt of a list of the intersections to be worked. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mayor Porterfield will present a Proclamation proclaming October 10-12, 1975 as "Knights of Columbus Days for the Retarded in Georgia", Saturday morning at 10:00 A.M.. C. 0. Canada announced the City of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department had been named as winner of the "Outstanding Agency Award" by the Georgia Parks and Recreation Society. This is7the highest award given by the Society and represents the most outstanding parks and recreation department in the state. The award will be presented at the G.R.P.S. Conference in Jeykel Island in November. Mayor Porterfield stated this was a real honor for the City to win this award, especially since the Parks and Recreation Department had been in full operation for only a year. He commended Lee Silver, Director, for a job well done. Lee Silver announced that Mayor John Porterfield was the recipient of the "Lay Award" representing the person contributing most to the parks and recreation development in his community. This award will also be presented at the GRPS•Conference in November. Sgt, Mathieu, USMC, Dobbins Air Force Base, asked-permsision from Mayor and Council to collect the bicycles and toys, which are left unclaimed at the Police Department, to fixed up and readied for this"Toys for Tots" Christmas Project. Marston Tuck made a motion that all unclaimed toys be turned over to the Marines after the length of time prescribed by law. Forster Puffe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Homer Kuhl made a motion the bid on the new -patrol car be awarded oto the low bidder, Wade Ford. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Bids were opened -on the sale of (1) surplusedil 970 Chevrolet Sedan and are recorded as follows: Alvin Beaty $165.00 John Vann 125.00 Wm. H. Summer,Jr. 261.00 James F. Bowen 185.00 LeRoay Smith 125.00 Clarence Canada made a -motion the bid be awarded to William H. Summer, Jr. in the amount of $261.00. Forster Puffe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Bids were opened on the sale of (1) surplused and are recorded as follows: Fred Beasley $401.50 A.J. Fortner 75.00 Jerry Mills made a motion the bid be awarded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 1963 Chevrolet 14' Flat bed dump truck, T to Fred Beasley, Forster Puffe seconded Bids were not opened for equipment for the Civil Defense Department because one bidder sent hid bid by Certified mail and it could not be picked up at 7:00-P:M. Marston Tuck motioned these bids be continued until Saturday October 11, 1975 at 10:00 A.M.. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion the the vote was unanimous. Bids for a copier for the purchasing and parks departments were opened and are recorded as follows: Coff ee.Office Equipment Company $825.00 A.-B. Dick Company 1143.00 Cobb Office Machines 998.46 Dennison Mfg. Co. 990.00 Bids were referred to the Administrative committee to review and mare recommendation at the next meeting. 347 (Continuation of October 6, 1975 meeting) James David reported that owners of property between the rear yards on Birch Street and the commercial businesses on South Cobb Drive are cleaning up this themselves. He stated work began last Saturday. Building permits were submitted by Leon Hood, Building Inspector, and upon his recommendations the following action was taken: (1) William E. Baird, 316 Manson Court, requested a five foot side yard variance in order to construct a two car open sided garage. He presneted a letter from Ray Thrillkill, 4124 Manson Avenue, whose property form the common property line, giving his permission. Clarence Canada made at�motion the variance be granted. Forster Puffee seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (2) Harry W. Barden, 872 Lake Court, requested a five foot variance in order to enclose his carport. He presneted a letter from Mrs. Donna G. Bell and Mrs. James T. Bell stating they had no objections. Jerry Mills motioned the request be granted. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mayor Porterfi&ld announced that all candidgtds for the November 1, 1975 election were invited to the American Legion Post 160, Tuesday October 21st at 8:00 P.M. Lee Silver reported the grass had died at the King Springs Park and would have to be redone, at no cost to the city. He also stated a security guard was on duty at the park. The Craft Fair would be held October llth and 12bh. The Halloween Carnival would be at Cobb Center on October 31, 1975. Jerry Mills reported the rough plumbing was installed at the new fire station, and work was progressing, weather permitting. Jim David stated he met with Lamar Miller of D.O.T. on Wednesday and he is to send us the results of a survey on street resurfacing in Smyrna. Mayor Porterfield stated he had received a letter from Alton Dowd, with the Department of Transportation, with reference to the widening of Atlanta Road and the original problem, red tape, was still there; therefore, at this time he had no recommendation. Marton Tuck reported he had talked with Sanford Jordan, District Traffic Engineer of the State of Georgia, with reference to the traffic signal at Glenroy Place and Spring Road. Mr. Jordan stated the if we wanted a light at this intersection for the purpose of slowing traffic he would say no, but would recommend a fully actuated light. Discussion followeddon the type light needed and Marston Tuck made ammotion bids be received on a semi -actuated light. Motion died for a lack of a second. Mayor Porterfield recommended this be referred back to the committee for further study. Mayor Porterfield reported he would try to have something on the extension of Jonquil Drive at the next meeting. Marston Tuck made ammotion that Dusty Bennett be appointed as election superintendent. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Councilmen submitted the names of poll workers. Jerry Mills made a motion the salaries bf poll workers be increased as follows: Managers from $40.00 to $45.00, Clerks from $35.00 to $40.00. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Homer Kuhl reported he had contacted Mr. Williams, of King -Williams Realty and Mortgage Inc., with reference to their suit against the city. Mr. Williams stated he will get in touch with Attorney Berl Tate. Mr. Tate reported he had contacted the attorney for Norseman Apartments regarding funds due the city. He had also talked with an attorney representing Alliance Life General Council, who is handling the apartments now, and he has promised to give us an answer sometime before the next meeting. Homer Kuhl, in reviewing the financial statement, stated the increase in insurance cost and the 701 Program payment was the reason administrative cost was in the red. An increase in sewerage rates charged by the county has caused the water revenue department budget to run in the red. He asked all councilmen to review the statement thoroughly and hold the line on expenditures. Saturday morning, October llth, 9:00 A.M., was the time and date set to review the 1974-75 fiscal audit. Jerry Mills made a motion that November 15, 1975 would be the date set for an election runoff if one were necessary. Homer Kuhl sedonded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (OCTOBER 6, 1975 Meeting) 348 The minutes of September 8, 1975 meeting were approved as prepared and submitted on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Jerry Mills. Vote on the motion was unanimous. The minutes of September 22, 1975 meeting were approved as prepared and submitted on motion by Jerry Mills, seconded by C. 0. Canada. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Homer Kuhl reminded all councilmen to sign the minute book. Mayor Porterfield reminded council there would be a deposition hearing Wednesday morning in Attorney Milton Grubbs office. Mayor Porterfield reported a representative of Mod=Nar Transportation Company would like to appear before Mayor and Council and explain their transportation plan. Saturday morning at 10:30 A.M. was the time set for this meeting. Mayor Porterfield read a Mail-O-Gram, dated 9/25/75, stating the City of Smyrna is now an official member of the Bi Centennial. The official ceremony, at which time the official Bicentennial flag will be presented to the city, will be held November 21, 1975 at halftime during the Wills -Osborne football game. A reception will follow at the City Hall. Jerry Mills recommended that H. M. Cheshire be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a period of three years. A Motion to this effect was made by Jerry Mills, seconded by C. 0. Canada and the vote was unanimous. Forster Puffe made a motion that Bob Arnold of Ward 2, be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a period of three years. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Jerry Mills made a motion that a resolution be approved to amend No. 79 (House Resolution No. 208-855) to include all disabled and mentally ill citizens, not just those on social security. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. A copy of the resolution is to become a part of a minutes of this meeting. Also a copy will be mailed to all Senators and Representatives of Cobb County. Elbert Coalson read a letter from a citizen of Smyrna commending the saniation department for a job well done. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 P.M. October 11, 1975 Mayor and Council met Saturday Morning, October 11, 1975, at 9:00 A.M. to review the 1974-75 Fiscal Year Audit with Certified Public Accountants Pate and Kitchens. Also present were L. W. Charles, City Clerk; Willouise Spivey, Assistant City Clerk; Bob Burchfield, Administrative Assistant and representatives of the press. At 10:30 A.M. Mayor Porterfield declared the meeting an offical Council Meeting. Homer Kuhl made a motion the 1974-75 FY Audit be accepted as presented. Earle Cochran seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Bids received for the Civil Defense equipment, deferred from the October 6, 1975 council meeting due to one bid being mailed Certified, were opened, read and ared recorded as follows: Harolds Sales and Service $1,360.50 Rockford Safety Equip Co. 1,167.49 Charles L. McLarty Co. 1,043.10 (No bid on chain set) Special Service & Supply 1,093.17 (No bid on target quickie) Bids were referred to committee for recommendation at the next meeting. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Forster Puffe, the bid from Mine Safety Appliance Co., Pittsburg, Pa., was returned unopened since it was received too late. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Meeting Adjourned. October 20, 1975 Meeting The regular scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Countil was held at City Hall, October 20, 1975. The meeting was called to order by Mayor John'C. Porterfield at