10-17-1977 Regular Meeting(Continuation of October 3, 1977 Meeting)
Rem Bennett read a request from B. B. Williams, Principal of Wills High School,
for a parade permit on October 13, 1977. This is for the Homecoming Parade that
will start at 3:30 p.m. at the school, on to Ward Street, to Cherokee Road, to
South Cobb Drive and back to the school. Rem Bennett made a motion the permit
be granted. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Citizens Input: Jack Shinall asked for a clarification on action taken on the
wrecker service contract.
Don Lillie commended Mayor and Council for implementing the Animal Control Unit.
Don also asked that the leaf burning ordinance be enforced.
Don Atkinson, Fire Chief, reported Fire Prevention Week begins October 9, 1977.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
October 17, 1977
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 17, 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 City Attorney Chuck Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Finance
Director Gunter Newsom, Building Inspector David Granade, Police Chief Everett
Little, Fire Chief Don Atkinson, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Sherry
Reavis, Superintendent of Public Works Jim David and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Elbert Coalson, followed by the pledge to the Flag.
Malt Beverage and Wine (package) License, Minit Chek Food Stores, Inc., 2995
Atlanta Road. A letter from Police Chief R. E. Little was read stating an investi-
gation by his department did not reflect any factors that would bar William Henry
Carson from holding a Malt Beverage and Wine package license at the above address.
Elbert Coalson made a motion the license be granted. Jim Tolleson seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous.
Malt Beverage (pouring) License, Brunswick Belmont Bowl, 2400 Atlanta Road. Rem
Bennett read a letter from David Granade, Inspections Department, which stated
the Smyrna Police Department had completed an investigation of the applicant, Burl
William Anderson, Jr., and could see no reason why this license could not be
issued; however, review of this application by the department revealed the follow-
ing items in conflict with our Code of Ordinances: Section 3-21 requires appli-
cant to reside continuously within this county for the two (2) year period next
preceding the year for which application is made. Section 3-28 specifies the
establishments specifically approved for the sale of malt beverage and/or wine
of which bowling alleys are not listed. Section 3-5 states requirements for
pouring license which the bowling alley does not meet. Mr. Anderson was given a
copy of the letter from David Granade. Rem Bennett made a motion the license re-
quest be denied. Jerry Mills seconded the motion. During discussion C. 0. Canada
stated that since school children, as well as many other youths bowled there
frequently he would be against beer being sold. Jerry Mills asked Mr. Anderson if
it was stated in any of the bowling leagues contracts that beer would not be sold.
Mr. Anderson said it was not. Vote on the motion to deny was unanimous.
Committee Reports:. Jim Tolleson, in an effort to get the people out to vote,
challenged council as follows: "The Councilmen from the two wards with the lowest
turnout, percentage wise, spend one night in the City Jail." Mayor Bacon said
he wanted a good turnout, but this challenge was out of order.
Bill Darby reported a meeting of the Finance Committee today, and stated it was
necessary for us to ask for a loan of $250,000 until taxes were received. Gunter
Newsom said we would not get the tax digest until the last of November or the
first of December. C. 0. Canada made a motion authority be given to borrow $250,000
�i repayable from 1977 tax receivables. Bill Darby seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous.
Jerry Mills reported that MacDougald-Warren had the contract to resurface the
streets and they had advised us they could not say when the work would be done;
however, the entire project must be completed by June, 1978.
(Continuation of October 17, 1977 Meeting)
C. 0. Canada made a motion the date for the ground breaking for Les Charles
Swimming Pool at King Springs Park be November 13, 1977. Bill Darby seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Rem Bennett made a motion to authorize the expense of a 3" x 4" ad, on the front
page of the October 27th Smyrna Neighbor reading "VOTE NOVEMBER l." C. 0.
Canada seconded the motion. Jerry Mills said he personally feels this would be
coming from the incumbents and he could not vote for it. Jim Hawkins said he
felt the same way and did not think the taxpayers should pay for this type ad.
Rem said he was only trying to get the people out to vote, and since the election
would be on Tuesday this year, he thought this type ad would help. Vote on the
motion was 5-2. Rem Bennett, Jim Tolleson, C. 0. Canada, Elbert Coalson and
Bill Darby voted for the motion. Jerry Mills and Jim Hawkins voted against.
Motion carried.
Attorney Charles Camp swore in Mark Culberson, who appealed the amount of a fine
imposed on him by Recorder's Court. Mr. Culberson said he pleaded guilty to the
charge of driving a vehicle without a tag but he thought the amount of the fine,
$100.00 was too high. He said he had owned the car for about three months but
it needed a lot of work and he had not been driving it, also he purchased the
tag the day after receiving the ticket. After discussion, Jerry Mills made a
motion that due to the fact Mr. Culberson had to pay the wrecker fee and take
time off from work to purchase the tag, Council recommend to Judge Reeves the fine
be reduced from $100.00 to $50.00. C. 0. Canada seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous.
Elbert Coalson made a motion the minutes of September 12, 1977 be approved as
submitted. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Jerry Mills made a motion the minutes of September 19, 1977 be approved as
submitted. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Elbert Coalson made a motion the minutes of September 28, 1977 be approved as
submitted. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
C. 0. Canada made a motion the City Hall be open on Saturday, October 29th from
9 until 5, for the purpose of allowing citizens to vote an absentee ballot. Jim
Hawkins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Bill Darby stated the committee had met with two wrecker service companies,
Barrow Wrecker Service and Billy Howard Wrecker Service and worked out an arrange-
ment where the city would be divided in half, with one company working the north
zone and one the south zone. After six (6) months they would reverse zones. Bill
Darby made a motion the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with Barrow
Wrecker Service and Billy Howard Wrecker Service, each covering one-half the city,
effective tonight, October 17, 1977, at 11:00 p.m. C. 0. Canada seconded the
motion. Vote on the motion was six for and one against. Jim Hawkins voted
against, stating he voted before to award the contract and to vote for this motion
would be inconsistent. Attorney Camp was advised to draw up the contract.
Lloyd Ledbetter requested a left turn light at South Cobb Drive and Church Street.
He was advised South Cobb Drive was a State road and any signal change would have
to be approved by the State. Mayor Bacon asked Jim David to contact the State
Highway Department and see what could be done.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA CITY ELECTION 8,934 REGISTERED
HELD THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1977 3,377 VOTING
° We, the duly appointed election Managers to conduct this election, declare the
following results:
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FOR MAYOR COUNCILMAN WARD #4
FRANK JOHNSON 2,042 JIM HAWKINS 383
FORSTER PUFFE 1,311 JIM HOLMAN 19
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COUNCILMAN WARD #1 COUNCILMAN WARD #5
JIM TOLLESON 334 CLARENCE CANADA 138
COUNCILMAN WARD #2 JACK SHINALL 191
A. D. (AL) BURCHFIELD 189 JIM SPARKS 27
WM. F. (BILL) DARBY 386 COUNCILMAN WARD #6
COUNCILMAN WARD #3 ELBERT COALSON 231
RUTH C. HAMMOND 120 DONALD L. JONES 65
JERRY MILLS 292 COUNCILMAN WARD #7
REM B. BENNETT, JR. 484
LINDA WELLS 451
We, therefore certify to the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, the election of:
MAYOR FRANK JOHNSON
COUNCILMAN WARD #1 JIM TOLLESON
COUNCILMAN WARD #2 WM. F. (BILL) DARBY
COUNCILMAN WARD #3 JERRY MILLS
COUNCILMAN WARD #4 JIM HAWKINS
COUNCILMAN WARD #5 JACK SHINALL
COUNCILMAN WARD #6 ELBERT COALSON
COUNCILMAN WARD #7 REM B. BENNETT, JR.
They have received a majority of the votes cast.
Chief Manager, Ward #1
e-JL-A'q Chief Manager, Ward #2
Chief Manager, Ward #3
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Chief Manager, Ward #4
Chief Manager, Ward #5 =� "
Chief Manager, Ward #6
Chief Manager, Ward #7
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SUPERI �NT&ELECTION� WILLOUISE SPIVEY, TY CL
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CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA CITY ELECTION 8,934 REGISTERED
HELD THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1977 ,. 3,377 VOTING
We, the duly appointed election Managers to conduct this election, declare the
following results:
FOR MAYOR COUNCILMAN WARD #4
FRANK JOHNSON
FORSTER PUFFE
COUNCILMAN WARD #1
JIM TOLLESON
COUNCILMAN WARD #2
A. D. (AL) BURCHFIELD
WM. F. (BILL) DARBY
2,042 JIM HAWKINS 383
1,311 JIM HOLMAN 19
COUNCILMAN WARD #5
334 CLARENCE CANADA 138
JACK SHINALL 191
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189 JIM SPARKS 27
386 COUNCILMAN WARD #6
COUNCILMAN WARD #3
ELBERT COALSON
231
RUTH C. HAMMOND
120`
DONALD L. JONES
65
JERRY MILLS't
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+COUNCILMAN WARD #7
REM B. BENNETT, JR.
484
LINDA WELLS
451
We, therefore certify to
the Mayor
and
Council of the City of Smyrna,
the election of:
H
MAYOR
COUNCILMAN WARD #1
COUNCILMAN WARD #2
COUNCILMAN WARD #3
COUNCILMAN WARD #4
COUNCILMAN WARD #5
COUNCILMAN WARD #6
FRANK JOHNSON
t JIM TOLLESON
WM. F. (BILL),DARBY
JERRY MILLS
JIM HAWKINS
JACK SHINALL
ELBERT COALSON
COUNCILMAN WARD #7 REM B. BENNETT, JR.
They have received a majority of the votes cast.
Chief Manager, Ward #1
Chief Manager, Ward #2
Chief Manager, Ward #3
Chief Manager, Ward #4
Qb_ Chief Manager, Ward #5
f �Cit� Uzi L/--� Chief Manager, Ward #6
• Chief Manager, Ward #7
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NOVEMBER .7, 1977 (DATE)
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