06-22-1978 Special Called Meeting(Continuation of June 19, 1978 Meeting)
Streets & Sanitation Committee: Jerry Mills advised that Gunter Newsom had
requested we take bids on 1500 garbage can liners. It seems there is only one
company who manufactures these cans and they will not make a run of less than`
1500, at the cost of $10,500. Jerry Mills made a motion bids be requested for
1500 garbage can liners to be opened at the next council meeting. Jim Hawkins
seconded the motion. During discussion Gunter said he had exhausted every option
he could think of to.avoid the large purchase. He had contacted other cities using
the same size can and they all had a good supply. The motion carried 4-2. Jim
Tolleson and Rem Bennett voted against. Gunter Newsom was requested to continue
to search for an alternative.
Finance Committee: In the absence of Bill Darby, Jerry Mills gave the report.
Jerry stated that he and Jack Shinall had been working on the budgets almost daily.
They, along with the Finance Director, have made some cuts already and have come
up with some ideas for more revenue. The following figures are not final and
are for your information only:
Total revenues (incl. transfers) $5,090,086
Expenditure request (6/19/78) 5,352,053,
Excess Expenditures over Revenue 261,967
The following increases are not recommendations, merely ideas for you to be
thinking about:)
$1.06-increase in sanitation pickup
$1.50 increase sewerage charge
Employees contribution for dependent
coverage of insurance
Total
$71,500
71,500 ($35,750 to E&C Fund)
25,000
$168,000
The $261,967 deficit, minus the $168,000 additional revenues, would still leave a
short fall of $93,967.• He also stated it cost the city approximately $100,000
a year for trash pickup once a week. We could save money if we want to go to
twice a month pickups. Jerry stated the last two years the city operated over
budget and this year they were trying to continue services and reduce the cost to
taxpayers, yet operate within the budget. He asked all councilmen to study their
departments and come back to the Finance Committee with their thoughts and ideas.
Water: Jack Shinall stated the city was operating with a deficit in the sewer
department. The county is charging us more to treat the sewer than we are charging
the customer. This is the reason for the suggested increase listed above. Jerry
Mills stated the sanitation department last year lost approximately $30,000.
Jerry Mills made a motion we have a called council meeting Thursday evening at 6:00
p.m. to go over and approve the budgets, also to set the tax millage for 1977.
Jack Shinall seconded the motion. Motion carried. Rem Bennett will be on vacation.
Fire: Jim Hawkins said the meeting of the fire committee would not be held tonight
due to the late hour..
Jim Hawkins made a motion we appoint Mayor Frank Johnson as the voting delegate at
the GMA Convention in Savannah, and Elbert Coalson as the alternate. Jerry Mills
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
Jack Shinall advised a chart had been worked up on water and sewer charges in the
other cities if anyone wanted to see it.
Meeting adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
June 22, 1978
The special called meeting of Mayor and Council was held June 22, 1978 at City
Hall, Smyrna, Georgia., The purpose of the meeting was to approve 1978-79 budgets
and set the millage rate of 1977. Those present were: Mayor Pro-tem Elbert
Coalson, Jerry Mills, Jim Hawkins, Jack Shinall, Finance Director Gunter Newsom,
(Continuation of June 22, 1978 Meeting)
City Clerk Willouise Spivey. Jim Tolleson was late. Mayor Johnson was out for
business reasons, Bill Darby and Rem Bennett were on vacation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-tem Elbert Coalson at 6:00 p.m.
Invocation was given:by Jim Hawkins, followed by the pledge to the flag.
Elbert Coalson stated the meeting was called to discuss and approve the budgets
but the Chairman of the Finance Committee was not here. Jack Shinall made a
motion the meeting be adjourned due to the importance of the items to be considered
and the meeting be set up at a time full Council can attend. Jerry Mills seconded
the motion and the vote was 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
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