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01-07-1980 First Meeting (2)January 7, 1980 The incoming Councilman Max Bacon was called to take his seat and the first meeting of the new administration was called to order. Mayor Johnson introduced all the members of the Council. Judge George H. Kreeger administered the oath of office to Mayor Frank Johnson. Judge Kreeger then administered the oath of office to six of the seven Councilmen: James E. Tolleson, Ward 1 Jack Shinall, Ward 5 Jerry Mills, Ward 3 Elbert R. Coalson, Ward 6 James M. Hawkins, Ward 4 John Steely, Ward 7 Ex -Mayor Arthur Bacon administered the oath of office to his son, Max Bacon, attested to by Judge Kreeger. The first official act of the new administration was to appoint the Recorder's Court Judge, City Attorney and City Clerk. Upon the recommendation of Mayor Frank Johnson, Jerry Mills made a motion that Willouise Spivey be reappointed as City Clerk, seconded by John Steely. Vote on the motion carried by a 7-0 vote. On recommendation of Mayor Johnson, Elbert Coalson made a motion that Charles E. Camp be reappointed City Attorney. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. On recommendation of Mayor Johnson, Jim Hawkins made a motion that C. V. Reeves be reappointed Recorder's Court Judge, seconded by John Steely. Vote on the motion carried by a 7-0 vote. Judge George Kreeger administered the oath to: C. V. Reeves Recorder's Court Judge Charles E. Camp City Attorney Willouise Spivey City Clerk Upon the recommendation of Mayor Frank Johnson, Jerry Mills made a motion that Elbert Coalson be reappointed Mayor Pro Tem. Jim Hawkins seconded and vote on the motion was six for and one abstention. Elbert Coalson abstained. Jim Hawkins made a motion that the 1980 residential and commercial business license schedule be adopted at the same rates as 1979. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Commercial building permits were presented by Inspector Len Williams and upon his recommendation the following action is recorded: (1) 1948 Cobb Parkway, Plumtree Apartments, requested a permit to repair $30,000' in fire damage. Plans had been approved by the Fire Department and the Inspection Department. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved, seconded by Jim Tolleson. Vote on the motion carried by a 7-0 vote. (2) Southern Bell Telephone Company, 1369 Spring Street, requested a permit to remodel their building, at a cost of $40,000. Jack Shinall made a motion the permit be approved, seconded by Jim Tolleson. Vote on the motion carried by a 7-0 vote. Jerry Mills made a motion that four notes in the amounts of $80,000, $200,000, $250,000 and $200,000 be rolled over for a period of ninety days until tax revenues are received. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. Mayor Johnson announced the following committee appointments: Finance & Administration Jerry Mills, Chairman Jim Hawkins & Purchasing Jack Shinall Streets Jerry Mills, Chairman John Steely & Jim Hawkins Inspections Jim Hawkins, Chairman Max Bacon & John Steely Parks and Recreation John Steely, Chairman Max Bacon & Jack Shinall Water Jack Shinall, Chairman Elbert Coalson & Jerry Mills (Continuation of January 7, 1980 Meeting) Fire Jim Tolleson, Chairman Jack Shinall & John Steely Police & Civil Defense Elbert Coalson, Chairman Jim Hawkins & Jerry Mills Public Works, Garage Jack Shinall, Chairman Max Bacon & and Construction Elbert Coalson Employees Benefits Max Bacon, Chairman Elbert Coalson & and Insurance Jack Shinall Library Jim Hawkins, Chairman Jim Tolleson & Jack Shinall Sanitation Max Bacon, Chairman John Steely & Jim Tolleson Announcements: Neighborhood Watch Program, January 9th at 8:00 p.m., City Hall; the Jonquil Breakfast at Fair's Restaurant on the 16th; the GMA Mayor's Day on January 20th and 21st and the next Council meeting on January 21st. Jim Farley asked permission to request bids for an air pack for the Civil Defense department, which has already been budgeted. Elbert Coalson made a motion that bids be requested for the air pack, seconded by Jack Shinall. Vote on the motion carried by a 7-0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. January 10, 1980 A special called meeting of Mayor and Council was held January 10, 1980 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Mayor Frank Johnson. All Councilmen were present. Also present was City Clerk Willouise Spivey. The purpose of the meeting was for the residents and owners of Foxmoor Apartments and surrounding property owners to discuss with Mayor and Council the recent closing of Love Street Extension and to ask their reconsideration of this action. Mr. John P. MacNaughton was the attorney representing Foxmoor Apartments and read a letter from C. J. Sanford, Fire Marshal, addressed to the Mayor and Council as follows: "With regard to the item on the agenda of the meeting of the City Council regarding the closing of the Love Street entrance to the Foxmoor Apart- ments, I strongly recommend that the street entrance be left open. These apart- ments were built before the adoption of any fire codes; therefore, there are no firewalls or fire stops. There are only a few fire hydrants within the complex; indeed there is only one fire hydrant at the Love Street entrance to the complex which is necessary for fire line supply to the back buildings. The fire codes, as written, do not grant this office to require the complex owners to install additional hydrants, firewalls, or fire stops. Therefore, in the interest of safety I strongly recommend that the Love Street entrance at Foxmoor Apartments -be left open." Mr. MacNaughton stated he was not here tonight to really discuss the legality of the closing of the street, but the practicality of the closing in regards to safety, fire control and easy access. They are sensitive to any problems they may be causing any neighbors and want to talk about ways of correcting these problems. Jerry Mills explained that in accordance with the City Charter, the City has the right to open or close any street it desires. The main reason for the closing of the street was, it is too narrow. -A petition was presented to Council from the surrounding property owners requesting the street be closed. A considerable amount of money is involved in widening the street and he felt that what they were really saying in the petition was to close the street, not spend the money to widen it.