February 5/17/19, 1973 Mayor and Council Meeting
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and
Council-
Scott
ilding
Hardy
press.
property located in
Way into the
ston Tuck$ seconded
rate limits under the
1. Vote on the motion
located at 2340 Belmont Circle was
imits of the
e by Forster Puffe,
Vote on the motion
date
to C-l commercial,
seconded by E. R. Coalson.
o rezone in
set March 5,
Vote on the motion
5, 1973, was
lmont Circle,
motion was unanimous.
R. H.
the
main objections.
Tuck, seconded
next item for Council
ce, each
for each machine over
of several businesses
line with the rates
second was withdrawn.
M. on a firm
ope were
inspected
the econo-
by
E. R.
and
at:
of February 5, 1973
ord Road, new commercial, 40~ x 60' masonry
by unanimous vote on motion by C. O. Canada.
(2) Smyrna Auto Parts,
for auto store.
seconded Marston
(3) Church of Christ, 770 Church Street, new Educational building on present
property. Approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Jack Miles. Vote
on the motion was unanimous.
(4) Horne and Associates, 96 Condominiums, Spring Street and Rolling View
Drive. thirty citizens appeared at the meeting to oppose the
building permit. The main was that the plans would not meet the
restrictions imposed at the time of the May 1971. At time it
was agreed the developer that a six foot link fence be installed
and there be a 60 foot natural buffer zone between the buildings and the
acent residential areas. Mr. Carl Lehman of Horne and Associates, stated
he been informed by Council in November 1972, prior to purchase of the land.
that a fence would not be required. After further discussion; however, Mr.
Lehman agreed to installation of a six foot fence. Councilman Marston Tuck
motioned the build be issued subject to a sixty foot natural buffer
area. completely ed. that trees and shrubs be planted to make the area
attractive. and a six foot chain link fence with no gates be installed on
the line on the west and north ends of the property. The motion was
by Forster Puffe.
A discussion followed on pat:ios and air conditioning units extending :into the
sixty foot buffer area. Councilman Forster Puffe moved that the motion be
amended to allow three feet for the air conditioning uaits not to exceed
four feet in height and a four foot by foot patios within the sixty foot
buffer zone. The amendment was seconded C. O. Canada and carried an a five
to two vote. Marston Tuck and Homer Kuhl opposed. Vote on the main motion
as amended was unan:imous.
Mr. Carl requested that he the to install a s:ix foot
obscure fence in l:ieu of a chain and the plants and shrubs.
J. C. Porterfield suggested that Council inspect the area in order to
proper action when a substitute fence is requested.
Mr. Lehman also that P. V. C. pipe be allowed above the slab. On motion
by Forster Puffe. seconded by Arthur T. Bacon. approval was granted for the
P.V.C. pipe to be used above the slab. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
stated he had talked with Mr. Bob Farrar in regard to
ty on Atlanta Street and Mr. Farrar a price of
the parcels. or separately, $750 for the Ware property and $450
for the Landers property. Councilman Forster Puffe moved that Counc:il approve
not to exceed $1000 and that the cost be charged to State Grants,
Jack Miles seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Homer Kuhl moved that Council appoint Mr. Bob Farrar to appraise
parcel of land at a price of $650 to be paid from State Grants.
Councilman C. O. Canada seconded the motion. The vote was unanimou.s.
There was no report on resurfacing of streemby the Department of Transportation.
Mr. Dick Willis, Consultant neer reported the Department of
d:id not have the South Cobb e project on their schedule
July; however. this did not mean that they would not let bids before that t:ime.
Mayor J. C. Porterfield stated he would contact George Kreeger
in regard to setting up a meeting next week with officials.
Easement and Quit Claim Deed on vacant property, 866 Bank Street was deferred.
Bids on the sale of four police cars were
John , Marietta, Georgia
Auto Parts Wholesale, Dallas.
and are recorded as follows:
$850.00
$1616.99
On motion by Forster Puffe. seconded by .:Jack Miles. the high bid of $1616.99
from Auto Parts Wholesale was Vote on the motion was unanimous.
!lUll
for a malt beverage license for Alan M.
Store, was deferred.
City
a meeting for Saturday morning at 10:00 A. M.
Chairman Arthur T. Bacon
to discuss the pouring
e.
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of February 5. 1973 meeting)
sent all information regarding the tap on
the Attorney of the Burson Properties and
There was no report on the Centennial from the committee chairman.
to be dropped from the
This item
Finance Chairman Homer Kuhl stated he would l'
to meet with Mr. Bacon regarding the December f
the next meeting.
for the sanitation committee
ial statement and report at
On motion by Forster Puffe. seconded by Jack Miles. the January 10, 1973 minutes
were approved as submitted. The vote was six for the motion. Marston Tuck abstained.
On motion by H . seconded by C. O. Canada. the January 22. 1973 minutes
were approved as ted and corrected. The vote was six for the motion.
Marston Tuck. abstained.
he had been furnished copies of all annex-
ready to put into bill form by Monday. Mr.
oard would be handled under the 1957
ed he would discuss the Smyrna House
possible set up a meeting for February
Council approval
rence of
n by Homer
motion was
o attend the National League
held :in Wash:ington. D.C.
Kuhl. seconded by Jack 14iles. the
unanimous.
City Clerk L. W. Charles. in regard to
ion to be d in Savannah. June 24-27. 1973. in
reservations.
rthur T. Bacon. a management change
license issued to Tenneco Food Store.
was six to one. Homer Kuhl. opposed. The
Jerry Leonard.
both in
the Smyrna Fire
cans. Arthur
experimentation
Clerk L. W. Charles would
-14. and Assistaat
Finance Officer's portion
the Williams
total price
to purchase it. the $1000 would
J. E. David was
time. a decision
held in City Hall, Smyrna. Georgia.
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(Cont:inuation of February 17. 1973 meeting)
A motion was made by Councilman Homer Kuhl at 10:10 A. M. to declare the meeting
a regular called meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jack Miles and
vote on the motion was unanimous. Mayor J. C. Porterfield presided and all
Council Members were present. City Clerk L. W. Charles. Assistant Clerk D.
Scott and a representative of the Marietta press were also present.
B:ids on a were called out as follows:
Truck and Equipment Company
Decatur. Georgia
$5220.00
R. S. Arms trong Company
Atlanta, Georgia
$5300.00
On motion by Homer Kuhl, sli?conded by Jack Miles, it was agreed to purchase the
chipper from the Williams Truck and Equipment Company. Vote on the motion was
unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 10:27 A. M.
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FEBRUARY 19, 1973
The regularly scheduled mid-month meeting of Mayor and Council was held at
Hall, Smyrna. February 19, 1973. and called to order at 7: 30 P. M.
officer Mayor John C. Porterfield. All Council Members we~e pre-
sent. Also present were: L. W. Charles. City Clerk, D. Scott Jackson. Asst.
Clerk, J. E. Supt. Public Works, V. M. Broyles, Asst. Supt Public
. N. Proctor, Leon Hood. Building Inspector. L. W. Boring. Electrical
W. L. Westbrook, Plumbing Inspector. and a representative of the
Mar:ietta press. and Consultant Engineer. Dick Will:is.
Inuocat:ion was given by D. Scott Jackson.
A t was made by B.O.S.
Lot 381 on
Homer Kuhl, by F
and made a part of Ward #7.
Investment Corporation to
next east of the Bank of
fe, the wa
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
ty located in
motion by
to the City
Mr. Dewey L. Ransom
17th District. Second
Street. On motion by
annexed into the City
annexation of a
Cobb County
Forster Puffe. seconded
and made a part of Ward
vacant lot located in Land Lot 556,
The lot is located on Lee
by Jack Miles, the property was
i12. The vote was unan:imous.
On request of James E. Speer the last lot on Highview Drive, No. 317. was
into the City on mot:ion by Homer Kuhl and part of Ward #7. The
was seconded by Forster Puffe and vote on :ion was unanimous.
was by Mr. Edward J. Abercrombie to rezone property located in
448. and known as 971 Powder Springs Street. from R-l to District C.
was also made by Mr. W. A. Brown. Jr. to rezone property located in
448, and known as 960 Powder Street from R-l to C-l. On motion
by Homer Kuhl. seconded by Jack Miles, the date for both parcels was set
for Mar 19. 1973. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Commercial
his
Cobb
Hood stated the plans met
by Arthur T. Bacon. the permit was approved as
unanimous
(2) Mr. Thomas J. Fern. 4145 Deerwood Parkway, requested a two foot side yard
variance on his property. A letter was submitted to Mayor and Council signed
rlin Burt. owner of Lot 10E acent to 4145 DeerwoodParkway. stating
s to a carport-storage room feet from
The was approved on motion by Arthur T.
and voted unanimously.
1 to move two houses from South Cobb Drive
Hood and
Mr.
. seconded
on the motion was
his property line.
Bacon, seconded by
(3) L. W. Boring reques
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of February 19, 1973)
on lots 7 and 8 Love Street~ and the other to be placed on 10ts
eet. On motion by Romer Kuhl~ seconded by E. R. Coalson~ the
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
he thought Council should place a limitation on the
that are moved remodeled.
on street as follows:
be March l~ 1973
be re-let 73
Concord-Love had been approved in the
g taken on clearing of rights of way
e contract on the resurfac:ing of three streets,
:in that order.
the Street Committee recommends the paving of 700
and the Reeves Apartments. Mr. Puffe stated Mr.
. gutter, choke and roll at his e:lil;pense
This would open up about two acres of City
~ would give the Fire Department better access to
road to 'zens. The cost of the
~200. ussion~ Forster Puffe
Street to the apartments.
ion that if citizen on
be required to come
ing in the cost of the it'oad. The motion was
one. Marston Tuck opposed.
R. Coalson, to name the road Park Drive, was
by Forster Puffe~ a malt beverage and wine
. Jr., doing ess as Mr. Red's, 752
was six to one. Kuhl opposed.
for a pouring license for the City
from the attorney of the
Apartments.
Ordinance Schedule of Fees were
unanimous1y on motion by
Approved unanimously on motion by Homer
Kuh1~ seconded. by Forster Puffe.
$5.00. unanimously on
by unanimous vote on motion
by unanimous vote on motion
by unanimous vote on motion by Romer
store in city) Add. Itinerant.
Kuhl. seconded by Forster Puffe.
would be comp1ete prior to the
February 20 at 6:30 P. M. A11
Place. Lot 6D.
Plumbing ins
the ma:in house
percolation t
the septic
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(Continuation of February 19, 1973 meeting)
motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Forster Puffe. the request was approved by
unanimous vote.
J. E. David was
Atlanta Street.
on the sidewalk
be kept clean.
requested to contact the owner of the Store. 2761
in regard to clean up of old refrigerators. freezers. stoves. etc.
in front of the store and to be sure he understands the place must
Mr. David to report back at the next meetiug.
Mayor John C. Porterfield reported he would like for Council to go on record as
opposing H.B. #645, Municipal Incorporation (Housing Act) and it could be discussed
with the LegiSlators at tomorrow's meeting.
On motion by Jack Miles. seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, approval was granted to place
a one-half page ad in the Marietta Journal Progress Edition using graph of populat:ion
Centennial, etc. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Mayor Porterfield rem:inded Council Members of the following meetings: Revenue
sharing funds. 10:00 A.M., Saturday morning, Civic Center Meet:ing, Wednesday. February
21. 7:30 P. M.. Cobb Municipal Association meeting. Wednesday, February 21. 7:30 P. M.
Counc:ilman Marston Tuck recommended approval of Senate Bill 55 which increases the
monthly pension to firemen, lowers retirement age, opens the €und for
for those who failed to join in the allotted time. etc. It was agreed that Counc:il
would go on record in support of this bill.
On motion by Marston Tuck. seconded by Jack Miles, Newman and McHarg Architects were
approved to draw up plans for the fire station. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
It was agreed the cost would be paid from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 P. M.
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