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10-15-1973 Regular MeetingPAGE 190 OCTOBER 15, 1973 The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna,'Georgia, on October 15, 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 were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, N. Procotr, Clerk, J. E. David, Public Works Supt., V. M. Broyles, Asst. Public Works Supt., Dick Willis, Consultant Engineer, Leon Hood, Building Inspector,.aand a representative of the Marietta press. Invocation was givenyby Councilman Homer Kuhl. In the first order of business, Mayor John C. Porterfield read a letter from Mrs. Charlene Q. Forrester requesting a hearing date be set, to rezone property located at 600 Floyd Drive from C-1 restricted office and professional to C-1 restricted office, professional, sales and installation, for the purpose of an office and sales room for the "Hitching Post" with installation of the hitches in the double garage. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, the hearing date for the rezoning was set for November 5, 1973. Vote on the motion was unanimous. At the request of -Mrs. Bobby Hopper, and on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, a hearing date was set for November 5, 1973 to consider ir.ezoning property located at 3485 South Cobb Drive from District C to C-1 commercial for the purpose of operating a beauty shop. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Commercial building permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood and upon ��. his recommendations the following action is recorded: (1) McArthur's Day Care Center, 1138 Concord Road: Addition to house and enclose carport. On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, the permit was approved by unanimous vote. (2) Botany Bay, conversion of Sandy's Drivesln to flower and plant retail shop. The permit requested approval of a canopy in the front which would require a set back waiver, and a canopy on each side of the present structure. The canopies on each side of the building were approved on motion.by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Marston Tuck. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Inspector -Leon Hood -Was asked to inspect the property and obtain exact measurements on the front portion; also, if possible, to find out the exact location of the proposed Fulton Federal Building and make recommendations at the next meeting of the canopy for the front of,the building'. Public Works Supt. J. E. David reported the Nichols Contracting Company would complete their work -on Love -Concord this week, power poles had been installed, and installation of lines would begin next week. Mr: David further reported that C. W. Matthews Con- tracting Company was scheduled to begin the paving in two weeks, at which time, the road would be closed. Progress on South Cobb Drive was reported as very good. 4' Hickory Acres Drive was reported as being completed. Councilman C. 0. Canada stated many citizens of the Hickory Acres area had expressed their appreciation of the paving job. Councilman Marston Tuck reported the new high band base station for the Fire Department would cost a total of $16,027.75 and motioned that the city purchase the equipment from Motorola at the price quoted of $16,027.75, to be paid from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. E. R. Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The present radio system used by the Fire Department was designated to be.used by the Public,Works Department. The following listed equipment was quoted as being needed: QTY. DESCRIPTION PRICE 1 Remote Adapter for GE Station 175.00 1 C73MRB3140 Base Station 1,455.00 Tl T2 R1 R2 1 TDD6073 Antenna 200.00 1 TDN6062A Transmission Line 133.00 1 TDN6056A Sidemount Bracket 50.00 1 B1210-CS-9 Modcom Control Console with 3 3,110.00 transmit modules--2 receive modules--1 dual receive module--1 electronic cross patch PAGE 191 { (Continuation of October 15, 1973 meeting) QTY. , DESCRIPTION PRICE 8 T73BBA3190K -- 100 watt Solid State 6,728.00 Four Frequency Capability One Frequency Active 3 ' H33RRB3130 -- 5 Watt Portables 2,382.00 Two Frequency Capability One Frequency Active with Rapid Charge Battery 3 Rapid Charge Chargers 231,00 2 Remote Desk Sets 550.00 with two frequency capability (-$10.00 each for single frequency) One for new fire station One for Civil Defense Installation 1,013.75 TOTAL $16,027.75 It was reported by Councilman Marston Tuck that the metal sides for the new fire station were expected within the next week. On motion by E. R. Coalson., Mrs. Clara H. Henderson, 657 Kennesaw Drive, was appointed as a member of the Parks{and?Recreation Commission to fill the vacancy in Ward #6. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion. The appointment was for a term of three years. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On motion•by Marston Tuck, seconded by C. 0. Canada, Mrs. Marion Wilhelm was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission as a member from Ward #1 for a period of three years. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Marston Tuck, Terry Clayton, 885 Wayland Ct., agrees to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission as a member from Ward #5. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Homer Kuhl, the September 10, 1973 minutes of Mayor and Council were approved.as submitted. The vote was unanimous. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Homer Kuhl, the September 24, 1973 minutes were approved as submitted. The vote was unanimous. The Agenda being completed, the following action is recorded: (1) Mayor John C. Porterfield, Councilmen C. 0. Canada, AP.thur T. Bacon, Homer Kuhl, Marston Tuck, and City Clerk L. W. Charles reported they would attend the 7th District G. M. A. meeting to be held in Rome, Georgia on October 23, 1973. (2) Mayor,John C. Porterfield stated the L & N Railroad had requested that Hawthorne crossover be closed all day October 17 and until noon on October 18 for authorized track repair and other maintenance. Mayor Porterfield recommended that railroad officials be requested to close the crossing only between the morning and afternoon r rush hours 'if possible, preferably between 9:00 A. M. and 3:00 P. M. On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Jack Miles, Mrs. Willouise Spivey was appointed absentee ballot clerk for the General Election of the City of Smyrna to be held on November 3, 1973. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Councilman Jack Miles reported that police cars 11, 12, and 13 all had 60,000 miles at the present time and since it would take at least three months for delivery of new cars, motioned that bids be requested for three new patrol cars, limited to Fords and/or Torinos, to be opened at the November 5, 1973 meeting. Councilman Forster Puffe seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Forster Puffe recommended advertising the financial report in the press. City Attorney Berl T. Tate stated this had been done as required by law. Verlon Davis, 3180 Isoline Way, was appointed to the Library Board on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Jack Miles, to fill the vacancy in Ward #2. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Councilman Homer Kuhl stated he would have a report on the Day Care Center at 960 Powder Springs Street at the next meeting. PAGE 192 (Continuation of October 15, 1973 meeting) On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, Judy Hawkins, 891 McLinden Avenue, was approved as the fourth poll worker in Ward A. The vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 P. M. OCTOBER 27, 1973 A special meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, October 27, 1973, at 10:00 A. M. for the purpose of purchasing a park land site known as King Springs Road property. A motion was made by Councilman Homer Kuhl at 10:21 to declare the meeting a re regular called meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Arthur T. Bacon and carried by unanimous.vote. Mayor J. C. Porterfield presided with all Councilmen present except Marston Tuck. Also present was City Clerk, L. W. Charles. During discussion of the undeveloped land on King Springs Road containing 19.5 acres, Councilman Homer Kuhl motioned for the purchase of the property in the amount of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) payable to Guardian Investment Company. The funds, ($65,000.00) for said purchase by City of Smyrna to be paid from Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Entitlement No. 1 and No. 2 prior to close out of contract. On Councilman Jack Miles second, the motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 o'clock A. M.