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that Council could alledgely get more "imput" from sign companies and businesses. It
was also suggested that the City work with the County since they are also working on a
new ordinance, in order that the ordinance for municipalities.and the County would be
more uniform. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Officials of Sign Companies were ,told
they would be notified of the next working session.
There was no report on the Civic Center.
Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl reported that all bills received to date on renovation and
addition to City Hall totaled $799618.72, which did include some furniture and everything'��
for the old portion.
Mr. Kuhl further stated that we are to a point now-where,additional funds are needed in
the General Fund, and motioned that $1009000.00 be transferred from the Water Revenue
to the General Fund,.until tax money is received. The motion was seconded by E. R.
Coalson and the vote was unanimous.
On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by.Earle Cochran,.the minutes of September 9, 1974
were approved as.submitted. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
On motion by Forster Puffe,,seconded by Earle Cochran, the minutes of the meeting of
September 23,, 1974; were'adopted as prepared and submitted. Vote,on-the motion was a
f unanimous.
The Agenda completed, -the -following action is recorded:
(1) C. 0. Canada reported two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Homer
Kuhl stated he had discussed the vacancy.in his Ward with Mr. C. W. Eason and he had
agreed to serve another term: Mr. Kuhl motioned that Mr. Eason's appointment be
approved. The motion was -seconded by E. R. Coa:lson and the vote was unanimous.
Forster Puffe also stated he had discussed the matter with Mr. Bob Arnold of.his Ward
and motioned that Mr. Arnold be reappointed. The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck
and the vote was unanimous.
C. 0. Canada recommended that a radio be installed in the Parks and Recreation Director's
car. It was recommended that this be held up temporarily, since sale of the equipment
or expansion of the Public Works equipment is pending.
Councilman Jerry Mills reported he was meeting with Gene Jackson on the unpaved area
of Walker Street tomorrow between 9:00 and 9:30 A. M.
On motion by Jerry Mills, seconded by Forster Puffe, Mann Street was made a one way
street, north to Stephens. Vote on the motion was unanimous. J. E. David to install
proper signs.
On motion by Earle•Cochran, seconded by Forster Puffe, October 21, 1974 was the date
set to hear appeal from Recorders Court in the case of Mark Alan Dozier.
Homer Kuhl reported that a letter had been received -from the U. S. Postal Department
requesting all citizens on Concord -Love to install mail boxes at the street. Because
of the danger in the street being four-laned, Mr. Kuhl motioned that the Mayor write a
letter objecting to this request. Earle Cochran seconded the motion. The•vote was
unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M.
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October 21, 1974 -
The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City
Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, October 219 19749 and called to order at 7:30 P. M. by pre-'
siding officer Mayor John C. Porterfi'61d. All -Councilmen were present. Also present
were L. W. Charles, City C1erk,Willouise Spivey, Assistant City Clerk, Lee Silver,
Parks and Recreation Director; Nora Proctor, Clerk, J. E. David, Public Works Supt.,
Leon Hood, Building Inspector, C. C. Porterfield, Chief of the Fire Department, George
Harden, Consultant Engineer, Berl T. Tate, City Attorney, and representatives of
the press.
Invocation was•given by Councilman Homer RUhl.
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Mr. Wendell McMurrian appeared before Mayor and Council in the interest of obtaining
a business license for a non-profit organization known as "Strenghten Tomorrow's
Future", to be located at 115 Concord Road and another location in Grant City
Shopping Center. Mr. McMurrian stated the organization would be privately•owned,
and the membership fee would be $35.00 per year. One location would be open to
young people 13 to 16 years of age, the other to 16 to 18 year olds. They would
include a restaurant, nay bands on special nights and recorded music on other
nights, and there would be no alcoholic beverages allowed. Mayor and Council
wanted to be assured that it would be an organization beneficial to young people.
The matter was referred to the Business License Committee for further checkout.
It was also recommended the Parks and Recreation -Director meet with the committee.
All Councilmen were also invited. Mr. McMaurrian was told that after checkout of
the request he would be notified, within the next week or so, to meet with the
group and Council members, before a final decision is reached.
.There were --no annexations or rezonings to .come before Council,*".
Mark Alan Dozier appeared before Mayor and Council to appeal a Recorder's Court
decision of September 7th, "Laying a Drag", Docket No. 20579. Mr. Dozier stated
he pleaded guilty of -the charge but thought the fine was too high. The City
Attorney ruled that since Mr. Dozier pleaded guilty in Recorder's Court he did
not feel there was any basis for appeal before Council.. Earle Cochran motioned
that the appeal ntar be heard, based on the ruling of the City Attorney. Homer
Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Dozier was permitted,
however, to voice his complaint on what he considered the severity of the fine,
and to give his interpretation.of what happened at Steverino's on the night
of -September 7th. Two Councilmen, who were present that night, disagreed with
some of the statements•made by Mr. Dozier. It was also brought out there had
been numerous complaints to Councilmen in regard -to disturbances at Steverino's
and•lack'of the management to prosecute. This was referred to the Police -and
Malt Beverage Committees, and the City Attorney, to checkout and make recommenda-
tions.
J. E. David was requested to call the Department of Transportation every --
Monday morning and check the status of finishing work on Concord -Love by the
C. W. Matthews Company.
It was reported that Neel Contracting Company had scheduled installation of side-
walks on Love -Concord for November 49 and they should be finished in ten working,
days.
Equipment for the installation of traffic controls on Love -Concord was reported as
having been ordered.
Commercial building permits were submitted by Building Inspector Leon Hood and upon
his recommendations the following action is recorded:s
(1) Addition to warehouse, (rear of Poston, Guthrie, Fowler Ins.).- Mr. Hood re-
ported the present structure had been re -roofed and Jerry Mills.motioned that the
permit for the addition_be approved, subject to inspection and approval of the Fire
'Prevention -Bureau.: E.-R.�Coalson seconded the motion which was granted on a vote
of six,•C•. 0. Canada abstained.
(2) A variance request was submitted to Council by Charles Thomas, owner of Dog
and Suds, 2284 Atlanta,Street. Mr. Hood stated the front set back was 20' and
Mr. Thomas wanted to enclose the present open front,±portion, anrarea 10' x 16' for
a dining area. On motion by Jerry Mills, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the permit was
approved by unanimous vote.
Mayor John C. Porterfield recommended the approval of Mrs. Elizabeth (Sam) Owens,
of 1983 Spring Street, Ward #19 to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board. On
motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Jerry Mills, the appointment of Mrs. Owens
was approved by unanimous vote. Mrs. Owens' appointment fills the vacancy created
when Mr. Ralph Reimer moved out of the City.
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It was the consensus of.Mayor and Council that to,place mail boxes at the street on
the new four-laned Love -Concord Road, would definitely create a traffic hazard and
Mayor Porterfield was requested to write a letter to the Postmaster of the Smyrna
Post Office objecting to their request that this be done.
Forster Puffe stated the Civic Center Committee,wished to meet with Mayor and Council
in regard to an agreement on the proposed site at 5:00 P. M. Wednesday, October223,
1974. Since all Councilmen could not attend on this date, the meeting was set up
for Saturday morning, October 269 at 11:00 o'clock A. M.
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Councilman Marston Tuck was the only person representing the City at the Seventh
_ District 4.M.A. Convention held in Cartersville, Georgia on October 159 1974.
It was reported that 59762 tax bills were mailed out on October 169 1974, and as
of today, $11#472.74 had been collected.
Councilman Homer Kuhl stated that a change in Section 14, Penalties for Violation,
of the proposed Masseurs and Massage Parlor Ordinance had been changed to read:
"Any person, firm or Corporation, violating any provision of this ordinance shall,
upon conviction, be fined not less than i•-- hundred dollars ( • ) for each
offense. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a spearate offense."
Mr. Kuhl' motioned that the fine be -not less than $300.00. Earle Cochran seconded
the motion. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Kuhl then motioned that the ordinance
be adopted as submitted. Forster Puffe seconded the motion. After further dis=
cussion, E. R. Coalson motioned that the adoption -of -the ordinance be tabled to
the next meeting. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion which carried five to two.
Homer Kuhl and Earle Cochran opposed.
Homer Kuhl made a motion that the signs in the City Hall Parking lot be changed to
read "One Hour Parking, 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M.". Forster Puffe seconded the
motion and the vote -was unanimous.
Earle Cochran was requested to checkout the reported all day parking in the small
lot across the street where the old police station stood.
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Councilman Homer Kuhl stated that when the Planning and Zoning Board was formed,
Council authorized a member of Kidd and Associates.to attend and give advice at the
meetings; however, he felt -!that this was no longer necessary, and motioned that this
practice be discontionued and the representative be placed on a call basis. The
motion was seconded by Forster Puffe and the vote was unanimous.
Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl reviewed the complete list of Revenue Sharing Funds spent
to date on the new addition and remodeling of City Hall. Mr. Kuhl also read a letter
from Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge commending -Leon Hood on a good job, plus extras
added above their estimate. (The original estimate being $117,000.00 - the extras
estimated at between $50000 and $69000). With most of the bills having been paid,
the cost of the new addition to date is $749799.41 and the cost of the old portion
$11013.73• Mayor and Council commended Mr. Hood for a job well done.
Mayor Porterfield stated that our Senators and Congressmen in Washington should know
exactly how our Revenue Sharing Funds had been spent, and that.he was sending them
a copy of the breakdown of expenditures to date.
The agenda having been completed, the following action is recorded around the table:
(1) Mayor Porterfield reminded all Councilmen of the ribbon cutting for the Senior
Citizens Center at the Teen Canteen on Church Street at 10:00 A. M., October 229 1974.
,(2) Jerry Mills congratulated C. 0. Canada and Lee Silver on the program for the
Senior Citizens.
(3) Jerry Mills motioned that Chief of Police Robert L. Drake's car be decaled.
Mayor Porterfield and Earle Cochran objected, stating the car was also used at times
by the detective squad. Most of the Councilmen however, wanted the car either paint-
ed or decaled. After further discussion, Mayor Porterfield stated he did not think
it should be marked but requested Chairman Cochran to have decals placed on the cart'
before the next meeting, or give a report at the next meeting, and if another detec
U ve car was needed it would be purchased. Jerry Mills withdrew his motion.
(4) Earle Cochran requested, in the form of a motion, a parade permit for Deerwood
Sub -division, also that Deerwood-Parkway be blocked off for one hour on Halloween
night, in the interest of safety of the children. Forster Puffe seconded the motion
which carried by unanimous vote.
(5) Earle Cochran reported that police car #14 was out of service and it would cost
approximately $800.00 to get it in good operating condition. Mr. Cochran stated they
had located a Ford, used by the superintendent of the Police Academy, with approximate-
ly 12,000 miles, which could be purchased for $'3050.00 and motioned the car be pur-
chased. The motion was seconded by E. R. Coalson. C. 0. Canada recommended repair
of the Police car #14 instead. Forster Puffe suggested repair of car #14 to be used
as a back up car. It was noted that four police cars were set up in the budget -
two to be purchased the first six months of the fiscal year and two the last six c
months. A vote was called on the motion bytMr. Cochran to purchase the car. The
vote was unanimous.
(6) Mr. Cochran made a motion we accept bids on a new car to replace car #15. The
new car would not be availaI4 urti-A the middle of January, 1975, E. R. Coalson
seconded the m btion which carried by unanimous vote.
(Continuation of October 21st Minutes)
0) Forster Puffe motioned that $800.00,be appropriated to repair car #14 to be
used as a back-up car. Earle Cochran seconded the motion and,the,vote was -unanimous.
(8) Forster Puffe asked that Bob Burchfield explain the Civil Service System to
city employees and give them the opportunity to -petition for civil service protec4
tion that is presently extended only to police and firemen. It was suggested that
this be postponed until job classifications by the Atlanta Regional Commission
have been completed. Berl T.;Tate was asked to check rules and -regulations of
other cities under the merit system. -
(9) Forster Puffe requested explanation of bus used by Civil Defense and if it is
to be used, it should be listed on insurance policy.
(10) E. R. Coalson reported filth; weeds and rats; in the area of 2423 Ventura Place,
and also a house with no windows where boys often spend the night. Jerry Mills is
to checkout this complaint.
Meeting adjourned at 9:48 P.,M.
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Marston Tuck, Councilman WARD #1
ry Mil. , Councilman WARD #3
.L. W. Charles, TITY CLERK
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CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF REGULAR CITY ELECTION
HELD THIS FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER 1975
s We, the duly appointed election Managers to conduct this ele_ction,.declare the
following results: 4 '
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' ARTHUR T. BACON 1767 JAMES M. HAWKINS 219
RAY BROOKS 118 JAMES W. HOLMAN 39
FORSTER PUFFE
485
HOMER KUHL
275
MARSTON TUCK
988,
COUNCILMAN WARD #5
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COUNCILMAN WARD #1
CL'ARENCE 0.'CANADA
161
W.'M. (BILL), BRISTOW
174
PAUL M. GREBE
43
JAMES &. TOLLESON
28.31.
RICHARD MASKEVICH
84
COUNCILMAN WARD #2
COUNCILMAN WARD #6
ALVIN D.•BURCHFIELD
229
ELBERT R. COALSON
258
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.WM. F. (BILL) DARBY
350
GEORGE "RED" HANSEN
76
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JERRY MILLS
313
REM B. BENNETT, JR.
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HAROLD SMITH
300
We, therefore certify to
the Mayor and
Council of the City of Smyrna, the election
of:
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Arthur T. Bacon
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James E. Tolleson
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Jerry Mills
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Homer Kuhl
COUNCILMAN WARD #5
Clarence 0. Canada
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Elbert R. Coalson
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Rem B. Bennett, Jr.
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-They have received a majority of the votes cast.
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Chief Manager, Ward . 461
Chief Manager, Ward #2
Chief Manager, Ward #3
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Chief Manager, Ward #6
Chief Manager, Ward #7
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PERINTE DENT OF ILECTION,
L. W. CHARLES, CITY CLERK
NOVEMBER 1, 1975
(DATE)
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