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05-07-1977 Special Called MeetingMay 7, 1977 A special called meeting of Mayor and Council was held May 7, 1977 for the purpose of discussion and adoption of a Code of Ordinances for the City of Smyrna. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arthur Bacon at 9:00 A.M. All Councilmen were present. Also present was Willouise Spivey, City Clerk. The Resolution creating the Code of Ordinances for the City of Smyrna was reviewed, discussed, and on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Rem Bennett, was adopted by unanimous vote, effective July 7, 1977. May 16, 1977 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, May 16, 1977. 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 Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Controller Ron Egger, Parks and Recreation Director Lee Silver, Inspector David Granade, Police Chief Everett Little, Fire Chief Don Atkinson, Assistant Public Works Director Vic Broyles and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Homer Kuhl, followed by the pledge to the Flag. No citizens reports. Annexation - Homer Kuhl made a motion that 18.820 acres located in LL 242 be annexed into the city with the same zoning classification as it was in Cobb County, R-20, single family residential, and be made a part of Ward 7. Jerry Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Commercial building permits were presented by Inspector David Granade and upon his recommendation the following action is recorded: (1) A permit was requested to remodel the interior of two suites of the Cherokee Medical Building, located at 969 Cherokee Road. Plans met the requirements of the Fire Marshall, also the building Inspector. Rem Bennett made a motion the permit be approved. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (2) Shell Oil Company, 2995 Atlanta Road, requested a permit for a quick food service. It was not clear how they planned to operate this service and a representative of the company was not present. Jerry Mills made a motion this request be tabled until the next meeting. Rem Bennett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (3) A request was made to remodel 2512 Spring Road for an Amvet Center. Homer Kuhl made a motion this be tabled until the next meeting since a fee had not been set for this type license and he thought we should check the State law. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Attorney Camp said he understood the enforcement of House Bill 410 has been enjoined and he thought we should get the opinion of the Attorney General. Mayor Arthur Bacon appointed a committee of three, Homer Kuhl, Jerry Mills and Elbert Coalson to study the proposals for. the Industrial Development Feasibility Study and get back with council as soon as possible. Committee Reports: Jim Tolleson, pointing to a stack of signs, stated that David Granade had been busy taking yard and garage sale signs off poles all over the city. David said he had only given warnings so far. Mr. Kuhl commented he still thinks we need an ordinance to control yard sales, similar to the one he presented some time ago. Jim Tolleson stated the Fire Department Rule Books had been printed and distributed; also the King Springs Pool project is off for now, due to lack of money. Bill Darby had no report. Mayor Bacon asked Police Chief Little to elaborate on the aid given Cobb County Police Department this afternoon. Chief Little stated they received a call from Cobb County asking us to respond to a robbery call in Oakdale. Our unit chased the suspect to a home. He bolted the door and started shooting. After 42 hours, they talked him into giving up. It was an excellent example of cooperation and coordination between the different Police Departments.