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06-04-1979 Regular MeetingJune 4, 1979 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on June 4, 1979 in the Court Room of the Police Station, Smyrna, Georgia. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor Frank B. Johnson at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All Council members were present except Elbert Coalson who was on vacation. Also present was City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Finance Director Gunter Newsom, Police Chief R. E. Little, Parks and Recreation Director Asa Howard, Public Works Director Jim David, Building Inspector Len Williams, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Jim Tolleson, followed by the pledge to the flag. Variance request: Frank Johnson read a letter from John Hicks requesting a variance from the thirty -day permit regulating the use of pennants, extending the permit to ninety days on a one time yearly basis. This request was tabled at the last meeting and Jim Hawkins made a motion it be brought off table. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Johnson explained it was a variance of the Code to issue a temporary permit to fly pennants for a thirty day period, and to extend this period would be approving a variance of a variance. Jim Hawkins made a motion a temporary permit be granted for a period of thirty days, after which Mr. Hicks could reapply for another thirty days. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. Variance request: Janet Coleman asked that the variance request to build in a flood zone at 3173 Highland Drive, be held open until a later date. Variance request: David B. Reynolds requested a variance of 8 square feet for a sign located at the waterslide at 3150 South Cobb Drive. Our ordinance calls out a 120 square foot maximum and his sign is 128 square feet. Bob Moore, representing Mr. Reynolds, stated the sign was not of A permanent -nature and they needed the extra 8 feet because they were so far from South Cobb Drive. John°Steely said that if the variance were granted, other businesses along South Cobb Drive would be re- questing the same variance, and he made a motion the request be denied. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. Business license request: Leon Sokolic, President of Amusement Service Company, requested a business license to operate a Game Room at 421 Jones Shaw Road. Attorney Norman M. Shved represented Mr. Sokolic, and explained this would be a family -type amusement center. An admission fee would be charged at the door and anyone could stay and play all day. All machines will be set on free -play, and will not take coins. He also stated the business would be run by off -duty uniformed police officers and there would be no food or drinks allowed. After further discussion, Jack Shinall made a motion the license be granted. Bill Darby seconded the motion which carried by a 5-1 vote. Bill Darby, Jerry Mills, Jim Hawkins, Jack Shinall and John Steely voted for. Jim Tolleson voted against. Commercial building permits were presented by Building Inspector Len Williams and the following action is recorded: (1) Hardees Restaurant requested a building permit for a new structure to be located at 2654 Spring Road. Mr. Williams stated the plans had been approved by the Fire Marshal and the Inspections Department and he recommended it be.approved. Jim Tolleson made a motion the permit be granted. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. Jim Tolleson made a motion the minutes of May 7, 1979 be approved as submitted. Bill Darby seconded the motion. Jim Tolleson, Bill Darby, Jim Hawkins, Jack Shinall and John Steely voted for. Jerry Mills abstained since he did not attend the meeting. Jerry Mills made a motion the minutes of May 14, 1979 be approved as submitted. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. Jack Shinall made a motion the minutes of May 21, 1979 be approved as submitted. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion. Jim Tolleson pointed out an error in the minutes as follows: "Elbert Coalson made a motion Chief Little be authorized to request bids for the five (5) cars through the State Contract." The correct reading should be "Elbert Coalson made a motion Chief Little be authorized to purchase the five (5) cars through the State Contract." Jack Shinall amended his motion to include the minutes be corrected. Vote on the motion carried 6-0. Jim Tolleson made a motion the minutes of May 21, 1979 be approved as corrected. John Steely seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. Jack Shinall made a motion the minutes of May 22, 1979 be approved as submitted. John Steely seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. 0 (Continuation of June 4, 1979 Meeting) Mayor Johnson stated the third Monday in June falls on the 18th, and a majority of Council will be attending the GMA Convention in Jekyll Island. Jim Tolleson made a motion the second meeting in June be held on Tuesday, June 25, 1979. John Steely seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. Committee Reports: (Garage) John Steely advised that Ronnie Chastain was being promoted to Garage Supervisor, as of June 7, 1979. (Water) Jack Shinall advised that due to the fire at City Hall, there will be a delay in mailing the water bills. (Fire and Inspections) Jim Hawkins called a meeting of the Inspections Committee, immediately following this meeting. (Streets) Jerry Mills stated the Streets department had been busy correcting the flooded areas. (Finance) Bill Darby asked Gunter Newsom to bring us up to date on the status of repairs to City Hall. Mr. Newsom stated he was to meet with the insurance adjustors at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. The insurance company is having difficulty in getting contractors to submit bids, but he hopes to get something concrete from the adjustors soon. (Parks) Jim Tolleson stated the dugouts at Ward Park were in bad shape and that X water was standing. He made a motion that $800.00 be allocated for new dugouts at Ward Park, to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds left from the lighting allo- cation. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of the Public Hearing on annexation on June llth, the Earlybird Breakfast on June 7th and the GMA Convention in Jekyll Island, June 17-20th. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. June 26, 1979 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held in the Court Room of the Police Building on June 26, 1979. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor Frank B. Johnson at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All Council members were present. Also present was City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Finance Director Gunter Newsom, Police Chief R. E. Little, Parks and Recreation Director Asa Howard, Public Works Director James E. David, Building Inspector Len Williams, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Councilman Jack Shinall, followed by the pledge to the flag. Robert L. Owens of the Smyrna Jaycees asked approval of Mayor and Council to collect funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Drive on July 7th, 28th and 29th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the intersections of Spring Road at Hargrove and Atlanta Road at Cherokee Road. Mayor Johnson stated this was a worthy cause and advised Mr. Owens to work it out with Police Chief Little. Mrs. Katherine A. Turner, member of the Daughters of the Confederacy, presented the City with Confederate flags to be flown at City Hall and in the parks. She also asked permission to place a small plaque in Centennial Park, honoring our fore- fathers. Mayor Johnson thanked Mrs. Turner, and the Daughters of the Confederacy for this thoughtful presentation. Jim Tolleson read a letter from Ray Parks, Tournament Director for Pony League Baseball Tournaments requesting permission to close Sanford Place, between Powder Springs Street and Bank Street, beginning July 14th until completion of the tourna- ment the next week. Jim made a motion this request be approved, seconded by Jim Hawkins. Vote on the motion carried 7-0. Jack Shinall made a motion the Smyrna Colt/Palomino/Thorobred Association be given permission to ask for donations for their Area and State tournaments to be held at Ward Park, July 7th through 21st. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.