11-20-1978 Regular Meeting(Continuation of November 6, 1978 Meeting)
A motion was made by Jerry Mills to approve the Resolution as read. Jack Shinall
seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
(Fire) Fire Chief Don Atkinson reported that due to the dry weather, no fire
burning permits were being issued. He asked that anyone seeing a trash fire, please
notify the Fire Department.
(Water) Jim David reported the permit to install the fire plug on South Cobb Drive
was submitted to the State last week.
(Civil Defense) Jim Farley reported the Dodge rescue truck is now in service;
also a nuclear mock attack exercise would be held on December 5th.
Elbert Coalson reported automobile tags would be sold from the Smyrna City Hall,
from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., on January-8th, 9th and loth; February 5th, 6th
and 7th; and March-9th.
Mayor Johnson announced new committee assignments for the Fire and Inspections
Department. New committee members are as follows:
Fire Rem Bennett,' Chairman
Jack Shinall
Jim Hawkins
Inspections Jim Hawkins, Chairman
Bill Darby
Jim Tolleson
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
November 20, 1978
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 20, 1978
at City Hall, 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. Also
present was City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Finance Director
Gunter Newsom, Police Captain John Young, Fire Chief Don Atkinson, Parks and Recrea-
tion Director Asa Howard, Director of Public Works James David, Civil Defense Direc-
tor Jim Farley, Building Inspector John Steely and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Councilman Elbert Coalson, followed by the pledge to the
flag.
There were no citizen reports.
Commercial building permits were submitted by Inspector John Steely and upon his
recommendation the following action is recorded:
(1) Rhodes Realty requested a permit to remodel a section of the Smyrna Medical
Building, located_at 3903.South Cobb Drive, to allow for more office space. Plans
hacf been approved by .the Fire Bureau. Jack Shinall made a motion the -permit be
_ granted. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Ordinance Amendment: Jim Hawkins, in referring to Article 11, Building Code, Section
-20 of our Code of Ordinances, pointed out the City operated under the Standard
Building Code,. latest edition, promulgated,by'the`S6uthiern Suildi'ng Code Congress.
Section 106.2 of this Code is "Contractors License and Bond Required." This section
needs to be amended, calling out the amount of bond required by the City of Smyrna.
Jim made a motion this be done by amending our Code of Ordinance by adding Section
6-20.2 as follows:
Section 6'=20.2 - Contractors License and Bond Required -
Section 106.2 - Southern Building Code)
"it shall be the duty of every contractor or builder, who shall make contracts for C_
the erection or construction or repair of buildings for which a permit is required,
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and every contractor or builder making such contracts and subletting the same,
or any part thereof, to pay a license tax as provided in the general license
ordinance, and to register his name in a book provided for that purpose, with the
Building Inspector, giving full name, residence and place of business, and in case
of removal from one place to another to have made corresponding change in said
register accordingly; and it shall be the further duty of every such person to give
good and sufficient bond (Bonding Company must be approved by Mayor and Council)
in the sum of $10,000 as required by the Mayor and Council and approved by the City
Clerk, or has in writing approval from three licensed General Contractors, or any
governmental or municipal building officials of any political subdivision of this
state, stating that the contractor or builder is of good character, has been in
business at least one year.and that the contractor or builder has no violations
against him, said bond to be conditioned to conform to the building regulations, the
regulations of this section, and other ordinances or laws of the City of Smyrna in
reference to buildings. The Contractor or builder must also sign an affidavit stating
he has read and has full knowledge of the regulations in the Standard Building Code
or the Georgia State Building Code."
The motion was seconded by Jim Tolleson and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Malt Beverage,(Package) License: Super Test Oil Company, 2096 Atlanta Road.
Jim Hawkins stated that William E. Worthington had made application for a business
license to sell packaged beer at the above mentioned location. He read a letter
from Police Chief R. E. Little stating that an investigation by the department did
not reveal any factors that would bar the applicant, William E. Worthington, from
obtaining the license. However, he noted that there are instances where the station
is operated by minors under the age of eighteen (18)'who would not be qualified to
sell alcoholic beverages. Mr. Worthington stated that he understood the laws and
no minors would be allowed to sell beer. Jim Hawkins made a motion the license be
approved. Bill Darby seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Mayor Frank Johnson stated that in the past few years the City has given each employee
a turkey for Christmas. He asked Council for their opinion about giving turkeys this
year. After discussion Jim Hawkins made a motion we spend $1800 for turkeys for
employees this year. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion and the vote carried 7-0.
Committee Reports: (Police) Elbert Coalson asked Captain John Young, attending for
Chief Little, if he had a report. Captain Young stated the need for a new refrig-
erator at the Police Station. Mayor Johnson said he would get.wi'th them about that
later.
(Civil Defense) Jim Farley stated that water in the telephone control lines was the
cause for the sirens going off at 5:25 a.m. this morning.
(Water) Jack Shinall read the following Resolution:
"WHEREAS, the City of Smyrna is desirous of encouraging annexation and
development of single family residential dwellings, and
WHEREAS, it is becoming increasingly burdensome upon developers to
develop more than ten lots; however, for annexation purposes, it is more
desirable for the City of Smyrna to annex larger parcels at one time rather
than piecemeal annexation, and
WHEREAS, such annexation is upon occasion directly related to the cost_
of development of single family residential dwellings, now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Smyrna, Georgia adopt the
following resolution:
In.the event an owner of .ten or more contiguous residential building -
lots is required to purchase a primary meter to measure and regulate the
flow of water f4irom county water lines to city water lines, the City of Smyrna,
by and throughthe Mayor and -Council of said City, shall have the option,
but not the ob ligation, to do or require each of the following acts:
a) To bear the expense equal to the sum one-half of the total_ cost
of such primary meters, or
b) -To-reduce the purchase price to -the owner by one-half of the
'current-prica-at'tlie`time of purchase, for meters purchased for
said lots served by the primary meter and the developer to install
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residential meters, or
c) Take no action whatsoever and require the owner or developer to
bear all the expense of water metering devices serving said lots.''
A motion was made by Jack Shinall to approve the Resolution. Jerry Mills seconded
the motion. During discussion it was clarified that a Resolution is policy, not
an ordinance. The motion to approve carried by a 7-0 vote.
(Inspections) Jim Hawkins read a letter from W. J. Waters, owner of Precision
Tune -Ups on South Cobb Drive, asking permission to fly American Flags on top of his
building. During discussion it was decided the flags would be flown for business
reasons, other than patriotic reasons, and Jim Hawkins made a motion the request
be denied. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by,a 7-0 vote.
John Steely advised he had attended an Electrical Inspectors meeting and that now
no open wires would be allowed in plenum ceilings. They must begin conduit.
(Streets) Jerry Mills reported the Parks & Recreation musical program and lighting
of the Christmas Tree would be December 12, 1978. He made a motion to close King
Street from Church Street north to Bank Street, and close Bank Street to Centennial
Park during the program. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0
vote.
Jerry Mills made a motion that Wilson Wallace (Bill) Woods, Jr., 2935 Stonecreek
Road be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board, to fill the unexpired term of
Richard DeBord who has moved out of state. Rem Bennett seconded the motion which
carried by a 7-0 vote.
Bill Darby introduced Gary Caldwell of the Smyrna Jaycees who had requested per-
mission to collect funds at the intersection of Hargrove Road and Spring Road, for
their Empty Stocking Fund, on December 2nd and 3rd, and December 16th and 17th,
from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Police Department will be notified.
(Employee Benefits) Jim Tolleson said the insurance committee had met and health
insurance bids would be let in January.
(Parks & Recreation) Jim Tolleson reported the music program on December 12th would
be held at the First Baptist Church, after which they will march down King Street
singing Christmas carols, and into Centennial Park for the lighting of the Christmas
Tree.
Asa Howard reported the adult basketball program will begin early in January, with
a total of twelve teams. Several different seminars are being set up. A new program
for children three through seven, ''Santa's Calling'' is expected to be very success-
ful. The Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Civil Defense
Department is going to offer CPR and First Aid courses in the mornings.
Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of the Thanksgiving Holidays on November 23rd and
24th, and the CMA Christmas party on December 19th.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
FRANK B. JOHNSON YOR WILLOUISE C. SPIVEY, CI,�FY C L E R
JAMES E. TOLLESON, WARD 1
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WI��MF.BY, WARD 2
JAMES M. HAWKINS, WARD 4
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