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September 10/24, 1973 Mayor and Council Meeting (2) PAGE 182 SEPTEMEER 10J 1973 Also 1 T. J Bui Consultant Council was held at J Smyrna, Georgia on was held on the second of the month rather# tember 3rd was a legal John C. at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and Councilmen were Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City torney, N. Proctor, Clerk, J. E. David, Public Works Supt., or, C. C. Porterfield, Chief, Smyrna Fire Department, George ear, and a representative of the Marietta press. Invocation was giveny by Buddy Tbe first order of b y, Land Lot 3 On motion b rezone the property was to set a date to rezone the Turley 40 acres, from R-l residential to R-2 multiple on Tuck, seconded by C. O. Canada, the hearing date to set for October 1, 1973. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Judy Robinson day. Mrs. would like Mrs. Robi trucks to to the street May~r and Council in regard to "Let's Clean Up Our Troops were very interested in~environment and they s to conduct the clean up project on September 22. city officials to provide pick up stations and collected. Mayo~ Porterfield referred the request details with Mrs. Robinson. Councilman Forster Puffe introduced Buddy Scoggins of of the progress made to date regard to ar y architectu ed Civic Center Chairman Sam Turriglio who in turn Bill Ward Civic Center committee. Mr. Scoggins told on plans for the Civic Center and the various contacts for the Center. Mr. stated that after siting a number Civic Centers in the southeast, firm of Bothwell. Jenkins, Slay and Associates ilman Forster Puffe moved that Council enter Jenkins, Slay and Associates to the Center subject the City Attorney. Tbe motion was seconded by Councilman unanimous. Mr. Scoggins stated that a copy of in the hands of the City Attorney within the irm submits a model of the proposed center, the the building. A C seconded notified on the C. H. Mines property located at 2145 Kennesaw Way from District September 24, 1973 meeting on motion by Jack Miles, by E. R. Coalson. Vote on the motion was unanimous. (Mr. Mines had not been to submit plot plans at the hearing.) . Chambers property, 2151 Kennesaw Way from C continued to the next meeting on motion by E. R. Vote on the motion was unanimous. (Mr. Chambers lans to the next meeting.) located in Land Lot 375, and known as 630 , Sales of Antiques. There was no oppos:ttion to , seconded by E. R. Coalson, the property was cted to office, fessional, reta1l sales, with parking of cars 1n nt of the building. Vote on Mr. Raymond W. Downs to operate a business office be known as Downs Brothers Sub-Contractors. Mr~ d and no on street , only work submitted a signed all ection to business office. The permit was Marston Tuck, seconded by C. O. Canada. John C. Porterfield ng for Jack Miles, see the cost of the stated he had been contacted by the county in regard to the st of a traffic signal at Hargrove and Spring Road. On by Homer Kuhl. authorization was granted for payment of c signal. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Councilman Homer Kuhl ments and had been to owner of the Concord Gardens had already been ordered to that Mr. E. A. Reeves, owner of Old street committee on Satmrday and all agreed that ipe the water from Concord Gardens act Mr. C. V. Lemons, ing cost of same. Mr. t directly to the ca of Concord Gardens PAGE 183 (Continuat~on ox lO~ 1973 also to get both solution to to get the dhainage pipe off the Williams property. Mr. Kuhl stated he parties with:in the next week in order to work out a permanent the drainage problem. hoped Building Inspector Leon Hood reported the Mark Turner house on Cherokee Trail was mostly complete on the outside but the interior had not been completed; therefore, he recommended Mr. Turner be cited into court TI~ursday, September 13. and no extensions for completion be granted. Mayor John C. Porterfield requested Mr. Rood to notify Mr. Turner to be in court Thursday at 5:30 o'clock P. M. W.A~ MacKenna appeared before Mayor and Council in regard to surface water drainage from Spring Street on to pr€lpe:l:!t}r'< he owns. Mr. MacKenna was asked if he would be willing to purchase the pipe for drainage purposes if the City installed it. He replied he was not sure at this time. Mayor John C. Porterfield requested J. E. David to furnish him and Councilman Forster Puffe with a copy of the deed on the Spring Street widening, prior to making any final decision. Commercial permits were submitted by Building Inspector Leon Hood and upon his recommendations following action was taken: (1) Halpern Enterpr:izes: Addition to Belmont Shopping Center, for off:ices, storage areas and warehouse. A plot plan of the addition was submitted by the building in- spector. Tentative approval was granted subject to check out by the Fire Department and~submission and approval of final plans. (2) Fouts Bros Datsun Sales; Build new structure. tear down old building when new structure is completed. Approved on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Forster Puffe. Vote on the motion was unanimous. (3) Ray Newton: 144 apartment units, 3300 Atlanta Road. A request to Mr. Newton to close Navaho Trail led to a discussion on the legality of such a request; however, Mr. Newton stated he would discuss the matter with his associates. A fence at the rear of the was also discussed. Councilman Forster Puffe moved that approval of the to the next meeting. Jack Miles seconded Marston Tuck mot:tdln to meet Saturday morning. The amendment of a second. the motion was four for the motion and three against. For the motion. Marston Tuck. Homer Kuhl. Jack Miles. Forster Puffe. Voting against the motion. E. R. Coalson. C. O. Canada and Arthur T. Bacon. (4) Building Inspector Leon Rood reported that Mr. Lovan McMillen. 620 Cherokee Road stated he was not aware of the city ordinance on signs. Mr. Hood stated Mr. McMillen had to move the sign back three feet, dress up the sides of the sign;:\, and buitld a roof over the sign similar to the one used Day's Insurance Company. Mr. Hood further stated what when he told Mr. McMillen the of the sign did not meet city ordinances. Mr. McMillen immediately disconnected the lights. On motion by Forster Puffe. seconded by C. O. Canada. the sign was approved in the new location as by Mr. Hodd. Vote on the motion was six to one. E. R. Coalson opposed. (5) Handy City: 2900 South Cobb Drive, old Howard sign. Approved on motion by Miles, seconded by C. O. Canada. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Hancock Fabrics: 3245 South Cobb Drive, 4' x 6' lighted sign on building. Appro on motion by C. O. Canada, seconded by Jack Miles. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Bids were opened on City equipment and are recorded as follows: 1959 Ford Truck Serial #F50C9A11213 Side Side J. E. Lovern Sanitation Systems W. P. Lord Mrs. U. D. Curley Ralph Cronan Paul Cantrell Robert Decker Earl Cane $100.00 100.00 100.00 125.00 11\95.00 $ 75.00 75.00 65.00 $100.00 100.00 135.00 100.00 85.00 175.00 All bids were referred to the garage committee with authority to act on the high bid. A name and sign for the street at Church and the park site and Street Extension was referred to the street committee for recommendations at the next meeting. ~,~ It was reported there was st:ill some work to be done on the water lines on Love-Concord; however. some of the work had to be coordinated with the road work. South Cobb work was reported as moving along well and on schedule. PAGE 184 (Continuation of 10, 1973 meeting) the 1- the John C. Porterfield read in regard to City as follows: The work wou14 be done by c~ty or county contract with the project being listed on Priority list for the county. The contract would provide for grading. the cost of curb and gutter Local government would bear the. expense of a letter received from Downing Musgrove. of the Department improvement to ALlanta Street and a previous agreement with and pavement but with the local sidewalk. needed Mr. Musgrove fur~her stated the Department is still to pursue the project under the same conditions to provide a four-lane between Love Street and Powder Sp Street and a three-lane facility from Powder Springs to Hawthorne Street. Mayor Porterf state4 he would ask for a third lane now, and if necessary, the city would absorb the cost 150r r Puffe stated it was agreed by the committee that an official appraiser d in regard to securing on the Atlanta Street property. Mayor Porterfield requested the committee to make the necessary contacts to obtain an appraiser and report back at the next meeting. A meeting of the street committee was called for Thursday at 5:30 o'clock P. M. It was reported that Hargrove Road would be four-laned~from Spring Road to U. S. 41 On motion by Forster Puffe. seconded by Homer Kuhl. C. W. Matthews Contracting Company was approved to pave lane at the intersection of Hollis and Concord Road. Vote on the mot us. (To be paid from State Grants.) It was reported that the Fleming Street sanitary sewer line should be completed this week. J. E. David reported that five ,lift stations had been would be next. and that Highland Drive Councilman C. O. Canada reported the Teen Canteen staff was being reorganized and he would have a report at a later date. The total cost of the addition was reported as $25,498.18. Councilman Homer Kuhl at the lighting system in the old part of the library be replaced at a cost of .00 to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds. The motion was seconded by Jack Miles and the vote was unanimous. Marston Tuck reported information had been obtained on the high band base the Fire Department and requested the committee meet Saturday. September 22. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Arthur T. Bacon, the August 6, 1973 minutes were approved as sub~itted and corrected. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On as abs tained . Romer Kmhl, seconded by Jack Miles, the August 20, 1973 minutes were approved Vote on the motion was five to two, Arthur T. Bacon and Forster Puffe Financial reports for June and July were deferred. Mayor John C. Porterfield reminded Council 6115 the C. M. A. meeting to be held Tuesday, September 11, at the Marietta Country Club. terfield, and ou motion by Forster Puffe. seconded ted Superintendent of the Election to the motion was unanimous. Names of managers and poll next meeting. city officials and particularly Mayor John C. Porterfield their contributions to the Connie Mack team. conditions of some of the homes on inspector, fire department and the homes if necessary. PAGE 185 (Cpnt~nuation of September 10, 1973 meeting) J. E. David was Atlanta St'raet Spring Street. to contact the proper authority ~n regard to clean up of also, to checkout curb cuts at the new used car lot on Councilman Homer Kuhl reported 4,629 books checked out of the library during August. The meeting adjourned at 10:37 P. M. ******************************** SEPTEMBER 24, 1973 The regularly scheduled mid-month meeting of Mayor and Council was held September 1973 at City Hall. Smyrna, Georgia. Pras~ding Officer Mayor John C. Porterfield the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and all Councilmen were present. Also present were: L. W. Charles. City Clerk, Wil10uise Spivey. Asst. City Clerk, Berl T. Tate, City Attorney, N. Procotr, Clerk. J. E. David. Supt. Public Works. V. M. Broyles, Assistant Supt. Public Works. Leon Hood. Building Inspector, Asst. Fire Chief, Donald Atkinson, Lt. James Crumbley and Lt. C. J. Sanford of the Fire Department. Dick Willis. Consultant Engineer,;..and a representative of the Marietta press. Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl. Mayor John C. Porterfield expressed appreciation to the Connie Mack.Baseball Team who won the state and southeastern championship. Trophies were distributed to each player and the coaches by Mayor Porterfield and Councilman C. O. Canada. Coach Joe Lattanzi thanked city officials. citizens of Smyrna, and Senator Joe and Bob Austin for their part in the fund raising campaign to defray expenses of team to Farmington, New Mexico to participate in the Connie Mack World Series. A zoning hearing was held on property located at 2145 Kennesaw Way, from District C to C-l. for the purpose of a plumbing office and warehouse. On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by Homer Kuhl. the property was rezoned from District C to C-l, restricted to a plumbing office and parking of trucks with no outside storage permitted. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A zoning hearing was held on property located at 2151 Kennesaw Way, from District C to C-l. for the purpose of a real estate office. There was no opposition to the rezoning. On motion by E. R. Coalson. seconded by C. O. Canada, the property was rezoned froE District C to C-l. restricted to a real estate office. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A resident permit was requested by Mr. David W. Collier. 2188 Jay Lane. for purpo Collier Security Consultants in his home until office be 1 Collier submitted a petition s~gned by all resi of his residence stating they did not object. Councilman Forster motioned residential permit be for a period of six months. Councilman Jack Miles seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. the could feet the '~ of in management to Mr. Timothy C. Garretson at Pizza Inn, Old Concord was On motion by Arthur T. Bacon. seconded by C. O. Canada, the manage- ment change was approved. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Approval of a management change at the American Legion Post 160 to Mr. Frank Boykin was requested. On motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Marston Tuck. the change was approved by unanimous vote. Buill!ing but Oct the next would be Inspector Leon Rood stated Mr. Ray Newton could not attend ton t's meeting apply for a building permit for 144 apartment units on Atlant treet at the City Attorn~y Berl T. ted that Council wait until meeting to a decision on\oemosing N ail at which time Mr. Newton present. Commercial building permits were submitted to Council by building inspector Leon Hood and upon his recommendations the following action is recorded: (1) Burger King: Erect building at Fleming and Atlanta Street. No variance was r€!- ~ Approval on motion by C. O. Canada, seconded Arthur T. Bacon. Vote on motion was unanimous. (2) Don-Lon Contractors, 1297 Powder Springs: Addition to present A letter submitted, signed by Mr. Earl R. Cobb owner of located at 2710 ArlPl.....r"l in~ h: ha~ no objection to DO~-Lon Contractors on to their present warehouse to w~th~n f~ve feet of his property line. On motion by Marston Tuck seconded by Homer Kuhl. the building permit was approved with a waiver of rear yard set' back of PAGE 186 (Continuation of September 24, 1973 meeting) 20 feet. The vote was unanimous. (3) William J. Rendleman. 675 Cherokee Road: Requested permit to enclose carport and add 12' x 20' addition to the rear for the purpose of a poodle grooming shop. The property is presently zoned C-l. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Jack Miles, the permit was approved. Vote on the motion was unanimous. (4) Tom , TV Analysts, 2844 Atlanta Street: Request to remodel the front of building. roved unanimously on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Homer Kuhl. (5) Fulton Federal Savings and Loan Association: Requested approval of a site plan for a new building at the intersection of Kennesaw Drive and South Cobb Drive (formerly cks Gulf Service Station). The site plan was approved as submitted on motion seconded by Homer Kuhl. The vote was unanimous. Savings and Loan Association: Requested permit for a mobile office the rear of Sandy's Drive~In while old Gulf Station is being torn erected. Councilman Marston Tuck motioned the permit for a effective immediately and ending June 30,1973. The motion and the vote was unanimous. ed approval of a building permit for a Sterchie's Furniture 3197 South Cobb Drive. Approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon rshall's recommendations and septic tank approval. and voted unanimously. #3 (Heritage Trace) condominiums. The building inspector a fire wall between each three units in each building so recommended that one water meter for the entire Forster Puffe motioned the permit be approved subject t's recommendations and subject to installation ject. The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck vote on was unanimous. The architect for Kassuba Corporation stated of 1971; therefore he felt they should be Hood reminded Council that according to the gin within six months after a permit is issued. ed to the next meeting. 15' high, 35 sq. ft. sign, on Pat Mell entrance Approved unanimously on motion by Romer Kuhl, seconded addition to front of building 6 feet. C. O. Canada, seconded by Homer Kuhl. On motion by Forster Puffe, Park and Church Street was by Romer Kuhl, the new street at the Church Street ine Wolfe Drive". Vote on the motion was unanimous. Jonquil Drive was named "Smyrna Industrial Drive" on motion by Forster r Kuhl. Vote on the motion was unanimous. J. E. David reported that service lines and fire hydrants are now being installed <i>n Love Concord and storm sewers will follow. Good progress was reported on tbe of South Cobb Drive. It was reported by J. E. that it was necessary to put in a cement soil base before Hickory Acres was however, this had been done and C. W. Matthews Contracting Company was now ready to black top the street. Fleming Street sanitary sewer line was reported as being completed. The eastside gravity line to the county system was also reported as being completed. Councilman Forster Puffe stated the committee needed a topo on the land where the proposed Civic Center will be located. Consultant Engineer Dick Willis was requested to contact the architects and prepare a topo on the property. It was reported completed his and the Parks and cal :Lng of the at 7: . M. of the State Department of Natural Resources had uld like to submit his recommendations to Council on at a joint meeting. Vmyor J~hn C. Porterfield Mr. Escoe, and Council for Wednesday, October23. Mayor Porterfield also ca and Zoning Board ed a meeting for Ocotber 2. at 7i30 o'clock P. M., for the Leinsendahl of Kidd and Associates, and Council. It was reported that the new fire station should be completed before the first of the year. ice department's written rec- would have a report at the (Continuation of PAGE 187 24, 1973 Building Inspector Leon Hood stated contacts would be made with property owners e~ Ventura Road and a report would be submitted at the next meeting. Junked cars parked at the rear of Lums was referred to Police Chairman Jack Miles. Supt. of Public Works J. E' David was requested to remove the junk car on Atlanta Street right~of-way. The following names of persons to serve as poll workers for the November 3. 1973 Election were submitted for approval: Ward III Mrs. Lois Sutherland 2468 Spring Drive Ward If2 Shirley A. Reeves 3360 Campbell Road 3394 Shawnee Trail Ward If3 Mrs. Betty Johnson 1068 Bank Street Ward If4 Haro1d Hayes 1078 Oakview Drive Ward 1t5 Lee C. Calhoun 2699 LeafIDore Drive . Cole, Jr. 2597 Evergreen Trai1 Ward If6 Sarah McDaniel 558 Wooddale Drive Ward #7 Mrs. Jean Black 404 Highview Drive Darby 3698 Alpine Drive Mrs. Norma Dameron 2389 Brenda Drive Mrs. Don We11s 2250 Beech Valley Drive Mrs. Terry Gilbert 3115 Prestwick Place Sarah Wood 1700 Mohawk Place Percy Hear1e 3434 Creatwood Trail Mrs. C. B. Fincher 1705 Creat Trail Mrs. Eunice Groce 1253 Bank Street Mrs. R. H. Wood 1265 Bank Street Mrs. R. J. Austin 1056 Bank Street Mrs. Ruth Skelton 1124 Oakdale Drive Mrs. Dorothy Reeves 1114 Oakdale Drive Mrs. Grady L. Chaffin 899 Wayland Court James D. Clayton 885 Wayland Court Mrs. Car1 J. Saine 2742 Sanford Road Donald Braund 2289 Beaver Creek Road Billy Jean White 517 Kennesaw Drive Ricky McDaniel 558 Wooddale Drive Mrs. 425 Mrs. 3719 Louise White Lane Dorothy Sewell Alpine Drive The above named Managers, Asst. Managers, Clerks and Alternates were as sub- mitted on motion by Marston Tuck. seconded by Homer Kuhl. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On motion by Councilman Jack Miles, seconded Councilman C. O. Canada, Mrs. Will<i>>uise Spivey, Mrs. Judy King, Mrs. Dottie and Mrs. Judy Marler were as Deputy Registrars. Vote on the motion was unanimous. bal:lot that officials. City Attorney Berl T. Tate to draw up a referendum for the election will permit the voters to decide whether they want four-year terms for city Wording of the referendum was discussed and to the next meeting. On motion by Councilman Nora C. Proctor was was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. Puffe. seconded by Councilman C. O. Canada. Mrs. Chief Registrar for the Election. Vote on the motion ********************************