12-04-1972 Regular MeetingPAGE 116
•.r„ U DECEMBER 4, 1972
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The regularly.scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant
to the Charter at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, December 4, 1972,'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: City Clerk, L. W. Charles,
City Attorney, Berl T. Tate, Asst. City Clerk, D. Scott Jackson, Building
Inspector, Leon Hood, Public Works Supt., J. E. David, Asst. Public Works
Supt., V. M. Broyles,- Clerk, N. Proctor, George Hardy, Consultant Engineer,
and a representative of the Marietta Journal and WBIE.
Invocation was'-given'by Councilman Jack Miles.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Marston Tuck, January 8, 1973 was the
date set for public hearing to rezone property iodated -at 2834 Cobb Lane
from District "C" to C-1 commercial, professional office building., 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) - Restaurant, Sizzling Family Steak House, 2731• South Cobb Drive. Approved
by unanimous" vote -on''mb'tion' by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Forster Puffe.
(2) Sign, lighted-;-90 s(j.Ift., T & E Factory Outlet Men's Clothing, 2620
South 4 Lane, Hargrove-41 Plaza. Approved by unanimous vote on motion by
C. 0. Canada, subject to conscent of the property owner. The motion was
seconded by Arthur T. Bacon.
.Height regulations on the new addition to Smyrna Federal Savings and Loan
Association Building was deferred to the next meeting.
Reporting on the Atlanta Street widening project, Forster Puffe stated he
had not received all deeds as of this date; however, he hoped by the end
of January, 1973, initial contacts would have been 4add with all property
owners.1 A meeting of the Street Committee was called for Monday, December 11,
at 5:30 P. M.
On'mdtion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Homer Kuhl, approval was granted to
reimburse -Mr. Kerby E: Calloway, 1155 Concord Road, the sum of $143.00 for
acquisition of property at the corner of Concord and Dunton for the widening
of Concord -Love connector.--The-motion carried by a six to one vote, Marston
Tuck opposed.
Consultant Engineer George Hardy reported he understood the Department of
Transportation work on South Cobb Drive will be bid on December 15, and if
the bids are in order Mr. Hardy will be notified on Monday. It was agreed
by Mayor and Council to take bids on relocation of utilities on South:: Cobb
Drive at the January 8th, 1973 meeting.
At the request of Billy Anderson and Hoyt Gowder, January 8, 1972, was the
date set for public hearing on property located at 103 Mills Lane to be
rezoned from District "C" to C-2 commercial. The motion to set the zoning
hearing was made by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Arthur-Y.-Badon, an& voted•
unanimously.
There was no report on the priority schedule for paving of city streets by
the Department of Transportation. If no report is received by the next
meeting, it was agreed a date would be set up to meet with officials of the
Highway Department.
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Hearings on applications for retail liquor, beer and wine was next on the
Agenda. All applicants and locations having previously been approved by the
Malt Beverage Committe and Police Department, the following action is recorded:
(1) Donald D. Hammett, Fox's Package Store, 2620 Fourlane Highway, liquor
and wine. Approved'on a six to one vote on motion by Arthur T. Bacon,
seconded by Forster Puffe. Homer'Kuhl opposed.
(2) J. P. White, Whit -Barr Beverage Company, Inc., 2518 N. Atlanta Street,
liquor, beer and wine. Approved on a six to one vote on motion by C. 0.
Canada, seconded by Forster Puffe. Homer Kuhl opposed.
(3) Ira C. Patterson, Oasis Bottle Shop, 3181 So. Cobb Drive, liquor, beer
and wine. Approved on a six to one vote on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded
by C. 0. Canada. Homer Kuhl opposed. �`'
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(Continuation of December 4, 1972 meeting)
Councilman Forster Puffe reminded Mayor and Council that the amendment to
the Liquor Ordinance, Section 19-2001, "Distance" as adopted in the '
September 18, 1972 meeting had not been corrected in the Ordinance. It '
was agreed this correction would be handled through personnel in City Hall.
On the recommendation of the committee and on motion.by Marston Tuck, the
1973 Bel Air, per bid submitted by Anderson Motor Company in the amount
of $3288.36, was approved for purchase for the Fire Chief. The motion was
seconded by Jack Miles and voted unanimously.
Councilman Jack Miles stated the final report from the Centennial Committee
was incomplete at this time.
Mayor J. C. Porterfield commented on the excellent job done by the auxiliary
policemen -during the Centennial and requested Councilman Jack Miles to
investigate and make arrangements for winter uniforms for these men, and,
also, to include an amount in the next budget to cover this item.
Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl commended all department heads in regard to
staying within their budgets as much as possible. -Mr. Kuhl recommended in
the form -of a motion that funds be transferred --from the administrative
budget to the sanitation budget in order to increase the sanitation refuse
collection service from $1500 per month to $2500 per month, effective
December 1, 1972. The motion was seconded by E. R. Coalson and voted
unanimously.
Councilman Homer Kuhl motioned that the contract for wiring the new engineers
building be awarded to Whitehead Electric Company in the amount of $900.00,
this being the low bid, and charged to the Contingency Fund. The motion was
seconded by C.,O. Canada and carried by unanimous vote.
On, motion by Homer_.Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada, ,the- Nogember,.6,, 1972
minutes were approved as submitted. Vote on the motion was, unanimous.
On motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by E. R. Coalson, the November 20, 1972
minutes were approved as submitted and corrected: Vote on the motion was
unanimous.
The 1973 Business License Schedule was -revised as follows:
Addition
- No.
1092:
Advertising Agency
$50..00
Addition
- No.
3125:
Theater (small - 400 seats or under)
175.00
No.
2580:,
(add) Pest Control, Itinerant
100.00
No.
5100:
(delete) or each truck or other vehicle
of any character used to deliver malt
.beverages in city
100.00
Addition
- No.
2995:
Sign Painters - non-resident
50.00
No.
1700:
(delete) each vehicle
75.00
No.
3320:
(delete) each vehicle
75.00
Addition
- No.
5325:
Karate, school of Instruction, or Judo
50.00
Homer.Kuhl motioned-ithe,above revisions be approved. The, motion was seconded
by C. 0. Canada and adopted by unanimous vote.
J. E. David was requested to furnish necessary help to Mr. Hicks to put up
Christmas decorations at City Hall, the Police Station and Fire Department.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate submitted a letter from the Attorney General's
office stating they had received the information in regard to the redistricting
of wards on October 12, 1972; however, no action had been taken as of this
date.
Building inspector Leon Hood requested an 18' variance in building line set
back at 1216 Bank Street for the purpose of building a porch on front of
structure. On motion by Jack Miles, seconded by E. R. Coalson, the variance
was approved. Six Councilmen voted for the motion. Arthur T. Bacon abstained.
Councilman Arthur T. Bacon requested that an easement signed by Mr. Reed
McCollum and himself either in 1963 or 1964 be checked in the interest of
him getting on city sewage.
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(Continuation of December 4, 1972 meeting)
At the request of Mrs. Mary Lou Wooten, Mr. Arthur T. Bacon was requested
to investigate comphintof trash in rear of Belmont Bowling -Alley.
Councilman Homer Kuhl motioned that on December 23 and 25, City Hall'be
closed for Christmas Holidays. Jack Miles seconded the motion which carried
by unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned 8:42 P.'M.
N C. PORTERFI D, MAYOR L. W. CHARLES, CI CLERK
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MARSTON TUCK, COUNCILMAN FOR ER PUFFS, COUNC L
WARD 'Al I WARD �,i�2
ARTHUR T. BACON, COUNCILMAN
T. BACON, COUNCILMAN
C. 0. CANADA, COUNCILMAN
WARD #5
HOMER KUHL, COUNCtILMAN
WARD # 4
ELBERT COALSON, COUNCILMAN
WARD #6
(JACK) NORMAN MILES, COUNCILMAN
WARD #7