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(Continuation of December 17, 1973)
would not be made for the dinner.
The 32nd Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held January 11, 1974, at 6:30
P. M. at the -Royal Coach Inn and all members stated they would attend.
Mayor Porterfield called a meeting for 9:30 A. M., December 29th, to discuss park
development. Several companies had expressed an interest in developing the park,, and
he suggested they be invited to the meeting - each being limited to 20 minutes to express
his views.
Clarence Canada reported repairs on the Teen Canteen had been completed and,he invited
all Councilmen to inspect the work.
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Homer Kuhl made a motion that City Hall be closed Monday and Tuesday for Christmas
Holidays.- E. R.,Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 9:OO,P. M. ;
DECEMBER 29, 1973
A special meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, on
December 29, 1973, at 9:30 o'clock A. M. Mayor John C. Porterfield presided. All
Councilmen except Jack Miles were present, Clarence Canada.and Marston Tuck were five
minutes late. Also present was Willouise Spivey,, Asst. City Clerk, Jerry Mills, Earle
Cochran, Leon Hood and David.Farmer.
No reports from citizens.
Arthur Bacon made a motion to approved the management change for beer and wine package
license for Clure Grocery, formerly Cruise Grocery. It was seconded by Elbert Coalson.and
the vote7wa7s'three to one:. -.Elbert Coalson;�Ar•thdr_Bacon andoForster Puffe voted for, Homer
Kuhl against.
An application was submitted for a liquor and beer pouring license at the Norseman
Apartments. Mayor Porterfield stated our ordinance did not:.allow for a beer and liquor
pouring license in this type establishment. Arthur Bacon made a motion this license be
denied. It was seconded by Elbert Coalson and the vote was unanimous.
Leon Hood, Building Inspector, reported the owner of the,vacant property at the corner
of Spring Street and Anderson Circle had been notified of violations of the standard build-
ing code.
ANNEXATION: A request was made by Ronald P. Johns to annex approximately 250' x 750' in
LL 316 and 333, Cooper Lake Road (south of the Turley property). Homer Kuhl made a motion
this property be annexed into the corporate limits under R-1 zoning, R-15 effective
March 1, 1974. The motion was seconded.by Arthur Bacon and the vote was unanimous.
This property is to become a part of Ward 7.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Homer Kuhl reported the financial statement looks good, with only
two departments, the garage and sanitation, operating in the red this month. He also
reported that Phase 6 of the EEP Program was phased out as of December 31, 1973. Only
one employee, Paula Cannon, was effected and she will be transferred to the administrative
budget. Phase 5, effecting three employees, will definitely run through February 1974.
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We will be notified if funds become available to extend the program beyond that date.
`LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE CHANGE: Homer Kuhl made a recommendation that the bu6iness license
fee schedule for #5200, Fortune Teller, Clairvoyant Character Reading, be changed. He
stated our present fee of $3000 was the highest in the state and made a motion it be
changed from $3000 to $1500. Mayor Porterfield recommended we leave the fee at $3000,
being reduced to $1500 after six months residency. Marston Tuck moved the motion be
amended to read, $1500 after one year's residency. Arthur Bacon seconded the amendment
and the motion carried four to one, with HomerKKuhl abstaining. The original motion to
change from $3000 to $1500 was denied on a four to two vote. The vote on the motion
was four to two, Elbert Coalson and Marston Tuck voting against; Arthur Bacon, Clarence
.Canada, Forster Puffe and Homer Kuhl voting for.
City -Hall will be closed January 1, 1974, New Year's Day.
rmr ' . Kuhl read a -letter from the Cobb County Health Department asking our assistance in
brnging all Food Service Establishments in the City in compliance with the Health Codes
and Regulations as required by the State of Georgia and the Cobb County Health Department.
A motion was made by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Elbert Coalson, and voted unanimously., that
the following be adopted as an amendment -to our Business License Ordinance:
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LICENSING OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
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THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL BE
CONTINGENT UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECTIVE HEALTH CODES AND REGULATIONS AS
REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND THE COBB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
CITY OF SMYRNA MAYOR, WITH APPROVAL OF COUNCIL AT NEXT REGULAR MEETING, MAY SUSPEND
AND/OR REVOKE THE BUSINESS LICENSE OF ANY FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOUND IN VIOLATION
OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND COBB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CODES AND REGULATIONS, UPON
WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE COBB COUNTY HEALTH'DEPARTMENT OF REVOCATION OF THE HEALTH PERMIT,
IF CORRECTIVE MEASURES ARE NOT MADE AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND COBB COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT CODES AND REGULATIONS.
Due to the numerous incidents which have occured at the Corner Grill, Mayor Porterfield
recommended the Malt Beverage Pouring license be suspended until a hearing could he
suspended until a hearing could be held to show cause why the license should not be
revoked. The motion to suspend the license was made by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Elbert
Coalson and voted unanimously. Lt. David Farmer picked up the license immediately.
PARK DEVELOPMENT: With reference to developing the new park site at King Springs and
McCauley, representatives from three firms came before Mayor and Council as follows:
10:20 A. M. - Mayes, Sudderth & Etheredge
10:50 A. M. - J. P. Kidd & Associates
11:30 A. M. - Ross & Associates
After a discussion of qualifications and fees, Marston Tuck made a motion the contract
be awarded to Mayes, Sudderth and Etheredge, contingent on reaching a cost agreement.
The motion was seconded by Clarence Canada and the vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 12:04 P. M.
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MAYOR'S OATH OF OFFICE
I, John C. Porterfield, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean
myself as Mayor of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of my
ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as MAYOR act as I
believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God.
Mayor John C. Porterfiel Seal
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
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I, Marston Tuck, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as Councilman of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as COUNCILMAN act
as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God.
Councilman Ward #1
Marston Tuck Seal
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
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COUNCILMAN
I, Forster Puffe, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as Councilman of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as COUNCILMAN act
as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
ficilman Ward #2"
ster Puffe
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COUNCILMAN
I, Jerry Mills, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as Councilman of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as COUNCILMAN act
as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God.
C<funcilq6ZWard #3
erry lls Seal
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
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rnTTNr.TT.MAN
I, Homer Kuhl, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as Councilman of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as COUNCILMAN act
as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God.
Councilman Ward #
Homer Kuhl Seal
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
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I, C. 0. Canada, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as Councilman of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as COUNCILMAN act
as I believe for the best inter t o th sa' So help me God.
Counci r #5
C. 0. Canada Seal
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
Judge, Cobb County uperior Court
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COUNCILMAN
I, Elbert Coalson, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean
myself as Councilman of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that
I will faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the
best of my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as
COUNCILMAN act as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So
help me God.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
Judge, Cobb Count Superior Cou
Councilman Ward #6
Elbert Coalson Seal
COUNCILMAN
I, Earle Cochran, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as Councilman of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as COUNCILMAN act
as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God.
ouncilman Ward #7
Earle Cochran Seal
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
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I, L. W. Charles, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as City Clerk of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as CITY CLERK act
as I believe for the best interest of the said City. So help me God.
City Clerk
L. W. Charles Seal
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
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CITY ATTORNEY
I, Berl T. Tate, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as City Attorney of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, and.that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of
my ability, without fear or favor, and in all my actions as CITY ATTORNEY
act as I believe for the best'interest of the said City. So help me God.
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City Attorney
Berl T. Tate Seal
Subscribed and sworn to -before
me this 7th day of January, 1974
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Judge, Cobb Count uperior Court
COURT RECORDER
I, C. V. Reeves,- do solemnly swear that I will well and truly demean myself
as Court Recorder of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing tern, and that I will
faithfully enforce the Charter and Ordinances of said City to the best of my
ability, without fear or favor, and,in all my actions as COURT RECORDER act
as I believe for the best interest of said City. So help me God.
Court Recorder
C. V. Reeves Seal
Subscribed and sworn to before •
me this 7th day of January, 1974
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