11-19-1979 Regular Meeting(Continuation of November 5, 1979 Meeting)
Commercial building permits - No commercial building permits presented. Building
Inspector Len Williams presented the final plans for Phase II, Cedar Cliff Sub-
division for approval. They had been approved by the City Engineer, Consulting
Engineer and the Planning and Zoning Board. Jim Hawkins made a motion the plans
be approved. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Elbert Coalson made a motion the minutes of October 1, 1979 be approved as sub-
mitted. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Jim Hawkins made a motion the minutes of October 4, 1979 be approved as submitted.
Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Jerry Mills made a motion the minutes of October 15, 1979 be approved as sub-
mitted. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Jim Tolleson made a motion the minutes of October 19, 1979 be approved as sub-
mitted. Bill Darby seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Committee reports - John Steely reported we were badly in need of a tune-up machine
for the garage. He made a motion bids be requested for a tune-up machine. Jim
Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Jack Shinall made a motion to appropriate $15,100 from the E & C Fund to be spent
on the water main system on Pasadena Boulevard. Jerry Mills seconded the motion
which carried by a 7-0 vote. r`
Jim Hawkins said a meeting had been called for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday to review
the subdivision ordinance.
Bill Darby asked Gunter Newsom for a report on the water bills. He stated Tom
Hill was working day and night to get the payments posted up to date.
Jim Tolleson asked when we could expect to get the budgets. Mr. Newsom stated
the plans now are they will be ready to present to council the second meeting in
December.
Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of Election Day on November 6th, the CMA meeting
in Kennesaw on the 13th and the next regular council meeting on November 19th. This
next meeting will probably be televised.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
November 19. 1979
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at the City Hall,
Smyrna, Georgia on November 19, 1979. Presiding officer Mayor Frank Johnson
called the meeting to order 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, Fire Chief Don Atkinson, Parks
and Recreation Director Asa Howard, Building Inspector Len Williams, Public Works
Director Jim David, Civil Defense Director Jim Farley and representatives of the
press.
Invocation was given by Councilman Bill Darby, followed by the pledge to the flag.
Mayor Johnson read the results of the November 6, 1979 City Election (originals
attached and made a part of these minutes). Elbert Coalson made a motion the
election results be certified as read. Bill Darby seconded the motion which
carried by a 7-0 vote.
Mayor Johnson read the results of the Special Election held November 6, 1979
(original certification attached and made a part of these minutes). Elbert
Coalson made a motion the results of the Special Election, be certified as read,
listing the questions receiving a majority of the votes cast as:
MAYOR
FRANK B. JOHNSON
CITY COUNCIL
WARD 1
JAMES E. TOLLESON
WARD 2
f. F. (BILL) DARBY
WARD 3
JERRY MILLS
WARD 4
JIM HAWKINS
WARD 5
JACK SHINALL
WARD 6
ELBERT COALSON
WARD J
REM B. BENNETT, JR.
CITY CLERK
WILLOUISE C. SPIVEY
CITY CLERK EMERITUS
L.W.CHARLES
CITY ATTORNEY
CHARLES E. CAMP
RECORDER'S COURT JUDGE
C. V. REEVES
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POST OFFICE BOX 1226
SMYRNA, GEORGIA 30081
October 17, 1979
THE JONQUIL-
TELEPHONE 434
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We the undersigned call a special meeting of the
Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna for Friday,
October 19, 1979 at 5:00 p.m.
The purpose of said meeting shall be to consider a
request from the City Council Finance and Administra-
tion Committee for an investigation to be conducted
by the Chief of Police of the City of Smyrna.
MANK B. JOH1460N, MAYOR JAMES E. TOLLESON
WARD 1
ELBERT R. COALSON N JO N STEEL
WARD 6 RD 7
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(Continuation of October 19, 1979)
Jim Tolleson said he felt it was silly himself. The important thing is, is the
letter legitimate? The letter is on file at ARC and they will furnish a copy to
anyone requesting it.
Mr. Coalson stated he felt the real issue was the reason Mr. Lefevre, not being a
city resident, was trying to hide where he got the letter.
Jim Hawkins said he had several copies of the letter, and any citizen in Cobb County
could obtain a copy by asking ARC to furnish them with one. Was there any evidence
that he obtained the copy from Mr. Newsom's file? John Steely replied the minutes
show that Mr. Lefevre stated he had obtained the copy from our files. City records
are public information, but that does not give a citizen the right to go into
someone's desk and obtain information.
Mayor Johnson stated the purpose of this meeting was to determine if Mr. Lefevre
had a key, or access to City Hall to allow him to come into City Hall at night.
Vote on the motion carried by a 5-2 vote. Voting for was Bill Darby, Jerry Mills,
Jack Shinall, Elbert Coalson and John Steely. Voting against was Jim Tolleson and
Jim Hawkins.
Meeting adjourned.
FRANK B. JOHNSON, )&YOR
oml�E. TOLLESON, WARD 1
J MILLS, 3
SHINALL, WARD 5
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�JOH'N STEELY, WARD 7
WILLOUISE C. SPIVEY, CITY LERK
WILLIAM F. DARBY, WARD 2
AMES M. HAWKINS, WARD 4
ELBERT R. COALSON,
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(Continuation of November 19, 1979 Meeting)
Homestead Exemption
2388
Freeport Amendment #1
1719
Freeport Amendment #2
1610
Freeport Amendment #3
1546
Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Citizens Reports - Pat McMann, working with a Federal funded L.E.A.A. program,
along with the Cobb County Solicitor's office, asked the help of Mayor and Council
in letting the people of Smyrna know about the Consumer Fraud Strike Force and the
Victim Witness Assistance Program in which they are currently involved. Mr. McMann
said that if citizens had any consumer fraud complaints they should call him at
422-2320, Ext. 225 and they could check them out. Also, the Victim Witness
Assistance Program is very helpful but many people do not know about it. The
telephone number of this program is 427-5326. Mayor and Council thanked Mr. McMann
for coming and gave him their complete support. Posters advertising these programs
will be posted throughout city offices.
Wayne Anderson, Chapter Chairman for the Jaycees Empty Stocking Fund requested
approval for the Smyrna Jaycees to hold road blocks for donations to the Empty
Stocking Fund. The schedule is as follows: December 8, 1979 from 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Jones Shaw Road and Benson Poole Road and on December 15, 1979 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Atlanta Road at Cherokee Road. Mayor Johnson advised
that they should work this out with Police Chief Little.
Bid Opening - Bids for one (1) used piano, surplused by Mayor and Council at the
regular meeting held October 15, 1979 were opened, read and are recorded as follows:
Grady Cantrell $55.00
Evelyn Harris $50.00
Dawn Tolleson $10.35
Jerry Mills made a motion the piano be sold to the highest bidder. John Steely
seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.;
Bid Opening - Bids for three (3) vehicles, surplused by Mayor and Council at the
regular meeting held October 15, 1979, were opened, read and are recorded as
follows:
(1) 1972 Datsun Pickup
ID #RL521926364
(1) 1974 Ford Torino
ID AH27Q153811
(1) 1975 Ford Custom
ID #5Y35C178
Doyle J. Williams $300.00
Jerry Wheeling 525.00
Elmer Wester 485.00
Herbert Brown 540.00
Ronald Chastain $100.00
No bids
John Steely made a motion the two vehicles be sold to the highest bidders. Bill
Darby seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote. The 1975 Ford Custom must
be rebid.
Zoning Hearing - Charles D. Nunnally Realty requested property located at 1130
Concord Road be rezoned from F.C. to L.C. to be used as a real estate office.
There was no opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Nunnally stated there would be no
exterior changes to the building at this time and stated they would cut a drive-
way into Concord Circle according to the plan submitted. After further discussion
Jim Hawkins made a motion the property located at 1130 Concord Road be rezoned
from Future Commercial to Limited Commercial. Jerry Mills seconded the motion
which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Commercial building permits - Commercial building permits were submitted by
Building Inspector Len Williams and upon his recommendation the following action
is recorded:
(1) David S. and Jay A. Wallace requested a building permit for an addition onto
the existing building on property located at 630 Cherokee Road. Plans have been
approved by the Fire Department and.the Inspections Department. After discussion
Jerry Mills made a motion the permit be granted. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion
which carried by a 7-0 vote.
(Continuation of November 19, 1979 Meeting)
(2) The final plat for Hickory Mills Subdivision was submitted. It had been
approved by the Planning and Zoning Board, the City Engineer and the Consulting
Engineer. Elbert Coalson made a motion the plat be approved and signed by the
Mayor. John Steely seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
John Steely made a motion that $820.00 be approved to install street lights on
Rosalyn Lane, and that Mayor Protem Elbert Coalson be authorized to sign the
contract with Georgia Power Company. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which
carried by a 6-1 vote. Elbert Coalson abstained.
Committee Reports - (Building) John Steely stated work on the Senior Citizens
Center had begun and asked Asa Howard to bring us up to date. Asa reported some
footings have been poured and siding put on, and they are trying to finish the
outside work while the weather is good. The completion date is May 2, 1980
according to the contract, but they plan to have it completed early.
(Water) Jack Shinall said we were having some serious problems with our lift
stations on Willowbrook Drive, Hickory Acres and Flagler Circle. He directed
Jim David to seek solutions of these problems, including outside help at a reason-
able cost, and report to him by December 1, 1979.
Jack Shinall stated the City of Marietta continues to annex down Highway 41, and
questioned whether the inclusion of Highway 41 in with the annexation of Mark
Singleton Buick was in compliance with the court order. Jack Shinall made the
following motion: I move that the City Attorney be authorized to examine the
annexation by the City of Marietta of Mark Singleton Buick and of that portion of
U.S. Highway 41 which was annexed with Mark Singleton Buick property to insure
that the same is in full compliance with the order entered in the City of Smyrna
versus City of Marietta, et al. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by
a 7-0 vote.
John Steely advised this past weekend the West Smyrna Swim and Tennis Club won
the Atlanta Lawn Tennis, Low "C" Double's Division Championship. The coach was
our City Attorney Charles Camp and he was congratulated by Mayor and Council.
Jerry Mills read a statement which he requested become a part of these minutes.
The statement read as follows: In the November 15, 1979 Cobb Extra, Harvey Nix
and Larry McIntyre accused members of this City Council of "using their political
office to vent personal animosity." I want to state here and to be a part of the
minutes of this council meeting the same general statement that I made in the
paper. "I voted against this zoning because I consider this to be bad zoning and
against the interest of the citizens of Smyrna." I would also like to point out
that this City Council went to great length to give Mr. Nix and his partners every
effort to show that their request would be good zoning. This City Council had
three public hearings on this rezoning request and the Planning and Zoning Board
had two public hearings on this rezoning request. During the last hearing before
the Planning and Zoning Board, Mr. Nix was represented by Attorney Ben Smith who
is well known as one of the best zoning lawyers in Cobb County. After hearing
all evidence, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously voted to deny the rezoning
request. The City Council, after careful consideration of all evidence presented
to it on two occasions voted to deny the rezoning request. There was never any
evidence presented to the City Council showing that this property would be more
valuable being rezoned as Mr. Nix had requested. I personally want to state my
vote on both occasions was based on :the evidence presented, not upon anything
else. The rumors that were flying around of bribery and personal vendettas did
not influence my thinking one bit, nor did the intensive lobbying by Mr. Nix and
Mr. McIntyre influence my vote in any way. In conclusion I want to state that my
vote was cast in favor of the citizens of Smyrna and in full accordance with the
zoning laws that I have learned during my six years on City Council. I think it
is a shame that Mr. Nix and Mr. McIntyre feel that they must do their litigation
in the newspaper versus in the court of law.
(Finance) Bill Darby advised the tax bills, totaling $1.2 million had been mailed
out, and hopefully payments will start coming in soon. Bill asked Police Chief
Little if he had a report yet on the papers taken from Gunter Newsom's desk.
Chief Little stated he was aware -of the situation but did not have a report at
this time.
(Parks) Jim Tolleson congratulated Parks and Recreation Director Asa Howard for
being elected Treasurer of the Georgia Parks and Recreation Association (GPRA).
He also congratulated the Smyrna Community Theatre group for their fine production
last week. Jim urged everyone to attend the Musical Festival and Lighting of
the Christmas Tree ceremonies on December llth. The Music;.Festival starts at
7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.
(Continuation of November 19, 1979 Meeting)
(Streets) Jerry Mills made a motion the following streets be closed from approxi-
mately 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. during the Lighting of the Christmas Tree ceremony:
King Street from Bank Street to Church Street and Spring Street from Atlanta Road
to King Street. John Steely seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Asa Howard read the following Holiday activities schedule:
Festival of Music and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - December 11, 1979
Santa's Calling - Information sheets can be picked up beginning November 26th
Holiday Decorations Seminar - King Springs Park, December 5, 1979
Winter Program Brochures available the week of December 17, 1979
Jim Tolleson stated that Woodruff Drive is the only street in the City not paved,
and hoped something could be worked out on this.
Mayor Johnson introduced Wendell Dean, Vice President of Smyrna Cable Television,
his wife Sue, Don Berryman, Jeff Parker and Ronald Attaway and thanked them for
televising the council meetings.
Mayor Johnson announced that he is this date dissolving the Annexation Committee,
and is removing Jim Tolleson from the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
John Steely is the new Chairman of this committee. More changes will be made later.
Announcements: The Jonquil Breakfast is November 21st, Thanksgiving Holidays are
November 22nd and 23rd, the next Council meeting will be December 3rd and the CMA
Christmas Party is December llth.
Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
:�B. JOHNSON, YOR WILLOUISE SPIVEY CITY ERK
JA4ES E. TOL N, WARD 1 WILLIAM F. DARBY, WARD 2
i
ELY, WARD 7
AM S M. AWKINS, WARD 4
T R. COALSON, WARD 6
CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA CITY ELECTION 8823 REGISTERED
HELD THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1979 2683 VOTING
We, the duly appointed election Managers to conduct this election, declare the
following results:
FOR MAYOR COUNCILMAN WARD #4
TED_000HRAN 824 JIM HAWKINS 279
FRANK JOHNSON 1902 COUNCILMAN WARD #5
COUNCILMAN WARD #1 JACK SHINALL 239
JIM TOLLESON
COUNCILMAN WARD #2
MAX BACON
WM. F. (BILL) DARBY
COUNCILMAN WARD #3
JERRY MILLS
I
265 SHIRLEY VENNEL 66
COUNCILMAN WARD #6
441 ELBERT R. COALSON 165
151, COUNCILMAN WARD #7
285
JOHN STEELY
628
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
MAX BACON
COUNCILMAN WARD
#3
JERRY MILLS
COUNCILMAN WARD
#4
JIM HAWKINS
COUNCILMAN WARD
#5
JACK SHINALL
COUNCILMAN WARD
#6
ELBERT R. COALSON
COUNCILMAN WARD
#7
JOHN STEELY
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
Chief
Manager,
Ward
#5
Chief
Manager,
Ward
#6
Chief
Manager,
Ward
#7
(ATTEST)
SUPERINTE VINr
FELECTION WILLOUISE SPIVEY, CITrCLERV
Z'0� , /!Fzg (DATE)
CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF SMYRNA, GEORGIA SPECIAL ELECTION
HELD THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1979
We, the duly appointed election Managers to conduct this Special election, declare
the following results:
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
"Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the
City of Smyrna to exempt from certain ad valorem taxes an amount not to exceed
$4,000 of the value of the homestead of certain residents of the City of Smyrna
who are at least sixty five years of age and who have been residents of the city
for a period of not less than three years?"
FREEPORT AMENDMENT
"Shall Smyrna exempt from ad valorem taxation, including all such taxes levied for
(1) educational purposes and for state purposes, the inventory of goods in the process
of manufacture or production which shall include all partly finished goods and
raw materials held for direct use or consumption in the ordinary course of the
taxpayer's manufacturing or production business in the State of Georgia. The
exemption provided for herein shall apply only to tangible personal property which
is substantially modified, altered, or changed in the ordinary course of the
taxpayer's manufacturing, processing, or production operations in this State,
provided in Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia?"
"Shall Smyrna exempt from ad valorem taxation, including all such taxes levied for
(2) educational purposes and for state purposes the inventory of finished goods
manufactured or produced within the State of Georgia in the ordinary course of
the taxpayer's manufacturing or production business when held by the original
manufacturer or producer of such finished goods. The exemption provided for herein
shall be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months from the date such property
is produced or manufactured, provided in Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of
the Constitution of Georgia?"
"Shall Smyrna exempt from ad valorem taxation, including all such taxes levied for
(3) educational purposes and for state purposes, the inventory of finished goods which,
on the 1st day of January, are stored in a warehouse, dock, or wharf whether
public or private, and which are destined for shipment to a final destination
outside the State of Georgia and inventory of finished goods which are shipped
into the State of Georgia from outside this State stored for transshipment to a
final destination outside the State. The exemption provided for herein shall be
for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months from the date such property is
stored in this State. All property that is claimed to be exempt under the pro-
visions of this subsection shall be designated as being "in transit" upon the
official books and records of the warehouse, dock, or wharf, whether public or
private, where such property is being stored. Such official books and records
shall contain a full, true and accurate inventory of all such property, including
the date of the receipt of the property, the date of the withdrawal of the property,
the point of origin of the property, and the point of final destination of the
same, if known. The official books and records of any such warehouse, dock, or
wharf, whether public or private, pertaining to any such "in transit property"
shall be at all times open to the inspection of all taxing authorities of this
State and of any political subdivisions of this State, provided in Article VII,
Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia?"
WARD #1
YES
NO
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
265
26
FREEPORT AMENDMENT
(1)
206
75
FREEPORT AMENDMENT
(2)
177
90
FREEPORT AMENDMENT
(3)
175
91
WARD #2
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 526 43
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (1) 403 148
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (2) 376 166
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (3) 363 170
WARD #3
YES
NO
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
281
17
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (1)
190
79
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (2)
183
83
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (3)
167
91
WARD #4
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
280
33
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (1)
183
108
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (2)
169
108
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (3)
165
114
WARD #5
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
247
26
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (1)
169
90
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (2)
170
86
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (3)
156
100
WARD #6
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
171
14
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (1)
133
49
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (2)
127
51
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (3)
122
54
WARD #7
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
618
76
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (1)
435
211
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (2)
408
227
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (3)
398
227
We, therefore certify to the
Mayor
and Council
of the City of Smyrna, the election
results.
Questions receiving a majority
of
the votes cast.
YES
NO
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
2388
235
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (1)
1719
760
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (2)
1610
811
FREEPORT AMENDMENT (3)
1546
847
& Chief
Manager,
Ward
#1
Z6 CL Chief
Manager,
Ward
#2
/3 z CA 4t Chief
Manager,
Ward
#3
V
IV
Chief
Manager,
Ward
#4
Chief
Manager,
Ward
#5
Chief
Manager,
Ward
#6
Chief
Manager,
Ward
#7
. (ATTEST)
SUPERIN T.OF ELECTION WILLOUISE SPIVEY, TY CL K
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Pavib P_ ]Jogt4ress
SECRETARY OF STATE
Ms. Dusty J. Bennett
Election Superintendent
City of Smyrna.
PO Box 1226
Smyrna, GA 30081
Dear Ms. Bennett:
214 Mate (Capitol
,�ktlanta
30334
December 7, 1979
ELECTIONS DIVISION
Aranree $. punran
DIRECTOR
656-2871
This will acknowledge receipt of the returns of the referendum
election held in the City of Smyrna on November 6, 1979 on the three
questions based on the "Freeport Amendment" (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1755).
From the consolidated return sheet it appears that the votes
cast for the three questions are as follows:
"Shall Smyrna exempt from ad valorem taxation, including
all such taxes levied for educational purposes and for
state purposes, the inventory of goods in the process
of manufacture or production which shall include all
partly finished goods and raw materials held for
direct use or consumption in the ordinary course of
the taxpayer's manufacturing or production business
in the State of Georgia. The exemption provided
for herein shall apply only to tangible personal
property which is substantially modified, altered, or
changed in the ordinary course of the taxpayer's
manufacturing, processing, or production operations
in this State, provided in Article VII, Section I,
Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia?"
(.-
"Shall Smyrna exempt from ad valorem taxation,
including all such taxes levied for educational
purposes and for state purposes the inventory of
finished goods manufactured or produced within the
State of Georgia in the ordinary course of the
taxpayer's manufacturing or production business
when held by the original manufacturer or producer
of such finished goods. The exemption provided for
herein shall be for a period not exceeding twelve
(12) months from the date such property is produced
or manufactured, provided in Article VII, Section
I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia?"
Yes---1719
No---- 760
Yes --- 1610
No---- 811
Page Two
Ms. Dusty J. Bennett
"Shall Smyrna exempt from ad valorem taxation,
including all such taxes levied for educational
purposes and for state purposes, the inventory
of finished goods -which, on the lst day of
January, are stored in'a warehouse, dock, or
wharf whether public or private, and which
are destined for shipment to a final destination 'Yes --- 1546
outside the State of Georgia and inventory of No---- 847
finished goods which are shipped into the
State of Georgia from outside this State stored
for transshipment to a final destination
outside the State. The exemption provided
for herein shall be for a period not exceeding
twelve (12) months from the date such property
is stored in this State. All property that is
claimed to be exempt under the provisions
of this subsection shall be designated as
being "intransit" upon the official books
and records of the warehouse, dock, or wharf,
whether public or private, where such property
is being stored. Such official books and
records shall contain a full, true and
accurate inventory of -all such property,
including the date of the receipt of the property,
the date of the withdrawal of the property,
the point of,°origin of the property, and the
point of final destination of the same, if
known. The official books and records of
any such warehouse, dock, or wharf, whether
public or private, pertaining to any such
"in transit property" shall be at all times
open to the inspection of all taxing authorities
of this State and of any political subdivisions
of this State, provided in Article VII, Section
I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia?"
The results are being certified to the Governor today.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the certification for your records.
With best wishes and kindest regards, I am
DBP/des
Enclosure
cc: Honorable George Rogers, Director
Operations and Research Division
Department of Industry and Trade
pnuib �3. lJogthress
SECRETARY OF STATE
Ms. Dusty J. Bennett
Election Superintendent
City of Smyrna
PO Box 1226
Smyrna, GA 30081
!fear Ms. Bennett:
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214 j6tttte (Eapital
,�kflantn
30334
December 7, 1979
ELECTIONS DIVISION
Arances '�. Punran
DIRECTOR
656-2871
This will acknowledge receipt of the returns of the referendum
election held in the City of Smyrna on November 6, 1979 on the question
"Yes/No Shall the Consitution be amended so as to authorize the Mayor and
Council of the City of Smyrna to exempt from certain ad valorem taxes
an amount not to exceed $4,000 of the value of the homestead of certain
residents of the City of Smyrna who are as least sixty five years of
age and who have been residents of the city for a period of not less
than three years?".
From the consolidated return sheet it appears that the votes
cast for this question are as follows:
Yes---------------- 2388
No----------------- 235
The results are being certified to the Governor today. Enclosed
you will find a copy of the certification for your records.
DBP/des
Enclosure
With best wishes and kindest regards, I am
Sincerely yours
Secretary of S
14
214 ,�Stttte �ittpitul
Atlanta ECTIONS DIVISION
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SECRETARY OF STATE 30334 Arunres $. C3unrun
DIRECTOR
656-2871
Honorable George Busbee
Governor of Georgia
., State Capitol
"vAtlanta, Georgia 30334
w 'Dears Governor, Busbee:
�4• I It. ..;
This is to certify that the returns of a referendum election
held in the City of Smyrna on November 6, 1979 on the question "Yes/No
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the Mayor and Council
of the City of Smyrna to exempt from certain ad valorem taxes an amount
not.to exceed $4,000 of the value of the homestead of certain residents of
the City of Smyrna who are at least sixty five years of age and who have
been residents of the city for a period of not less than three years?"
care of file and record in this office and show the following results:
Yes ------------- 2388
t
No-------------- 235
Given under my hand and seal of
office on this the 7th day of
t December, 1979.
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H.• SECRETARY STATE
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