02-21-1977 Regular Meeting(Continuation of February 7, 1977 meeting)
Jim Tolleson thanked everyone who participated in the Terri Myer's Day, especially
the Fire and Police Departments.
Jim Tolleson stated three new firemen were being hired and the Fire Committee had
met with the Fire Chief on two occasions. He stated a training schedule had been
set up and the firemen were rewriting the Work Guide Book, to be completed within
a couple of weeks. The maximum and minimum wage scale had been posted, and the
visiting hours have been extended from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Jim Tolleson stated the Citizens Committee has not been selected for the Certified
City Program. He stated there were five -categories and he would like to have a
committee of five.
Homer Kuhl made a motion we give a quit -claim deed to the First Baptist Church on
the alley between the old Smyrna School property and the church property. Jerry
Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mayor Bacon announced council was to meet with representatives from the University
of Georgia on Tuesday at 4:30 P.M.
No citizen input.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
February 21, 1977
The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held February 21, 1977, at
City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer
Mayor Arthur T. Bacon at 7:30 o'clock P.M. All Councilmen were present. Also present
was Charles Camp, City Attorney, Willouise Spivey, City Clerk, Ron Egger, Controller,
Lee Silver, Director of Parks and Recreation, R. E. Little, Police Chief, Don
Atkinson, Fire Chief, David Granade, Inspector, Vic Broyles, Assistant Director of
Public Works and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Homer Kuhl, followed by the pledge to the Flag.
Citizen Reports - Thomas Williams said he had talked with a councilman with reference
to a traffic ticket and asked if any decision had been reached. Jim Tolleson asked
if Mrs. Williams had pleaded guilty and was advised she did not. Mr. Williams asked C
if the case should not have been dismissed, since the officer who made the charge
did not appear in court. Attorney Camp advised that a case could be dismissed
after three appearances.
The first order of business was to hear the appeal of the decision of Recorder's
Court of Doug Styles. Sgt. J. C. Puryear of the Cobb County Police Department, who
wrote the ticket, was not present due to illness. Mayor Bacon asked Mr. Styles if
he would agree to postpone the hearing until the next meeting, March 14, 1977, to
which Mr. Styles agreed.
Jerry Mills made a motion to hear the appeal of the decision of Recorder's Court
by Roger J. Peaster on March 14, 1977. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous.
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C. S. Ware, administrator for Mrs. A. B. Ware, Sr., requested property located at
1256 Sunset Avenue be rezoned from L.C. to Neighborhood Shopping. Jerry Mills made
a motion this property be rezoned to Neighborhood Shopping, limited to an antique
shop, with no outside displays. Rem Bennett seconded,�he motion and the vote was
unanimous.
Jerry Mills made a motion to approve the management change of Malt Beverage and
Wine Licenses at the Smyrna Market, 3350 South Cobb Drive for Chung Ku Sim, subject
to the FBI fingerprint check. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the vote was
six for and one against. Homer Kuhl voted against the motion.
Jerry Mills made a motion to approve the management change for Malt Beverage
License at Harrison's Food Store, 1687 Roswell Road (formerly Handi-Mart) for
(Continuation of February 21, 1977 meeting)
Roger L. Harrison. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was six
for and one against. Homer Kuhl voted against the motion.
Commercial building permits were presented by David Granade and upon his recommen-
dation the following action is recorded:
(1) Church's Fried Chicken requested a permit to construct a building at 2221
South Cobb Drive. The building now on the property, originally Sandy's, will be re-
moved. Mr. Granade recommended the permit be approved, subject to major changes in
the plumbing plan and a hydraulic study. Homer Kuhl made a motion the permit be
granted. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
(2) Barry and Peggy Adkins requested a zoning variance in order to build a duplex
at 1114 Church Street. Plans met the building code. After discussion, Mr. Adkins
was advised to present his plans to the Planning and Zoning Board, February 28th,
for their recommendations.
Elbert Coalson reported the Water Committee had recommended that outside city residents,
on the city water system, should pay Cobb County rates. He made a motion the city
charge homes outside the city the county rates, effective the next billing date. Jim
Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Arthur T. Bacon reported he met Friday afternoon with officials of the Highway
Department on the Atlanta Road widening. He stated we need to have a hearing with
s' all the property owners involved on March 2nd. Highway Department personnel will be
at the meeting to answer questions. He called the meeting for 7:00 P.M., March 2,
1977, and asked all councilmen to attend. A letter will be mailed to all property
owners.
Elbert Coalson made a motion to request bids, to be opened March 14th, for a truck
for the Water Department. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Approval to accept a bid for the 20 cubic yard C-250A Rear Loader was requested.
Jerry Mills asked Vic Broyles to explain the bids received January 10, 1977. Vic
stated the low bid was from Service Systems, Inc. for a Loadmaster, but he was afraid
parts would not be available. He recommended we buy the E-Z Pack as the dealer,
Commercial Equipment Co., is located in Cobb County and has assured him that parts
will be stocked and available at all times. Jerry Mills made a motion the bid for
the E-Z Pack be approved. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Cost of the loader is $11,022.16.
Jerry Mills reported the traffic light at Wisteria Lane and South Cobb Drive was in
operation, and the school signal for Atlanta Road was on order.
C. 0. Canada made a motion bids be requested for construction of Phase II of King
1. Springs Park (development consisting of bathhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and
ancillary facilities) to be opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M., March 29, 1977, at City Hall.
Jim Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Jerry Mills made a motion the date of the next council meeting be changed from March
7th to March 14th, due to some councilmen attending the National League of Cities
Conference in Washington, March 6-8, 1977. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous.
Committee Reports - Jim Tolleson stated that Frank Gardner, Linda Wells and Nancy
Puffe had agreed to serve on the Certified City Committee. Other members will be
named later.
Bill Darby stated the Marietta Police Department had requested the assistance of the
Smyrna Police Department during the March of Dime Walkathon on March 26, 1977.
Approval was given.
Bill Darby made a motion that rescue equipment be purchased from Revenue Sharing
Funds for the Civil Defense Department as follows: (1) Air -Hammer Rescue Set, $225.00,
(1) K-Bar-T Rescue Tool, $140.00, (1) Two -ton Come Along with chain, $215.00, (1)
-.� Forceable entry bar, $75.00, (1) Pry -axe, $75.00, for a total of $750.00. C. 0.
�Canada seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Jim Tolleson reported that street signs were disappearing from Ward 1 at an amazing
rate, and he wanted to warn anyone caught destroying or stealing these signs, that
we would prosecute.
(Continuation of February 21, 1977 meeting)
Jerry Mills reported that next month the street and sanitation department will
present progress reports to each councilman; also, the Smyrna Womans Club honored
the sanitation workers with refreshments last week and this was appreciated very
much.
Jerry Mills reported the insurance on vehicles and buildings will be renewed at
a lower rate, and that safety meetings start this week.
Homer Kuhl stated financial statements will be out this week, and he called a meeting
of the Finance Committee for 5:00 P.M., Thursday.
Rem Bennett reported there was still a number of businesses who had not paid their
business license fee, and that next Friday is the cut-off date. David Granade will
personally call on each business this week, and if the fees are not paid, the
businesses will be closed.
Rem Bennett said he had talked with two people, one from Lee Street and one from
Collier Road who were ready to be annexed into the city. He asked each councilman
to make contact with people and see if others would not come into the city.
C. 0. Canada asked about the delinquent taxes, and stated that several years ago
the City Attorney wrote a letter to delinquent tax payers, and got good results.
Homer Kuhl advised that Ron Egger was working on these collections, and together
with David Granade, the Marshall, he thought we would get results.
Citizens Input - Shawn Cochran, a resident of Lee Street, stated he was one who
lived outside the city who would like to be annexed, but he was afraid the action
taken tonight in raising the water rates of county residences, would hurt the cause.
He questioned the legality of the action.
Mayor Bacon asked all councilmen to meet Tuesday morning at 11:00 A.M. with gob
Farrar, at the City Hall, to discuss the appraisals on Atlanta Road; also reminded
all of the CMA meeting on February 22nd at Kennesaw City Hall at 7:00 P.M., and
the retirement of Frank Lee of the lst Bank & Trust Company on February 24, from
4 to 6 P.M.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
ARTHUR T. BACON, MAYOR
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AMES E. TOLLESON, WARD 1
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WILLOUISE C. SPIVEY, CI CLERK
WILLIAM F. DARBY, WARD 2