November 4/18 December 2, 1974 Mayor and Council
CERTIFIED ELECTION RETURNS OF REGULAR CITY ELECTION
HELD THIS FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER 1975
We, the duly appointed election Managers to conduct this election, declare the
following results:
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FOR HAYOR
ARTHUR T. BACON
1767
COUNCILMAN WARD #4
JAMES M. HAWKINS
219
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RAY BROOKS
118
JANES W. HOLHAN
39
FORSTER PUFFE
485
HOMER KUHL
275
MARSTON TUCK
988
COUNCILMAN WARD #5
COUNCILMAN WARD #1
CLARENCE O. CANADA
161
W. H. (BILL) BRISTOW
174
PAUL M. GREBE
43
JAMES E. TOLLESON
283
RICHARD MASKEVICH
84
COUNCIU1AN WARD #2
COUNCILMAN WARD #6
ALVIN D. BURCHFIELD
229
ELBERT R. COALSON
258
WH. F. (BILL) DARBY
350
GEORGE "RED" HANSEN
76
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COUNCILMAN WARD #3
COUNCILMAN WARD #7
JERRY MILLS
313
REM B. BENNETT, JR.
495
HAROLD SMITH
300
We, therefore certify to the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, the election
of:
MAYOR Arthur T. Bacon
COUNCILMAN WARD 111 James E. Tolleson
COUNCILMAN WARD If2 Hm. F. (Bill) Darby
COUNCILMAN WARD #3 Jerry Mills
COUNCILMAN WARD If4 Homer Kuhl
~ COUNCILMAN WARD #5 Clarence o. Canada
COUNCILMAN WARD #6 Elbert R. Coalson
COUNCILMAN WARD 117 Rem B. Bennett, Jr.
They have received a majority of the votes cast.
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Chief Manager, Ward 111
Chief Manager, Ward #2
Chief Manager, Ward If3
Chief Manager, Ward #4
Chief Manager, Ward #5
Chief Manager, Ward #6
Chief Manager, Ward If7
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L. W. CHARLES, CITY CLERK
NOVEMBER 1, 1975 (DATE)
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NOVEMBER 4. 1974
The regularly acheduled meeting or Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the
Charter at Smyrna~ Georgia, November 4. 1974. Mayor John Porterfield
was absent. re present he meeting was called to order at
7:30 otclock P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Counc Homer Ruhl. Also present were
L. W. Charles~ k. Willouise Spivey. Asst. City Clerk. Bob Burchfield.
Administrative t. Nora Proctor. Clerk. J. E. David. Supt. of Public
Works, Leon Hood. Build tor. Joe Briggs. Consultant Engineer and repre-
or the press. Silver was attending the Georgia Parks and Recreation
ention in Savannah.
Invocation was given by Councilman E. R. Coalson.
Under Agenda Item No.2. Reports rrom Citizens. the following action is recorded:
(1) Mr. Hiram Singleton. 2635 Old Concord Road. appeared before Council with a
complaint abou the driving at 2600 South Cobb Drive. Mr. Singleton stated
balls rrom the ing damaged his roor. broken a windshield on his
truck. several windows doors had been broken. and he was deprived of
use or his back yard. Building Inspector Leon Hood stated he had talked with
Mr. James and was told that he. Mr. Rressley. would
for any Mr Hood also
a letter to Mr. Pressley
e on temporary basis. using the left rather
iving range. It was also reported that very rew, ir
the net. Earle Cochran motioned that the business
license ror the driving range be suspended tonight and that Mr. press:ley appear
at the next Council meeting to show cause why it should not be revoked. Jerry
Mills seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. It was also recommended
that before a new license is issuedy the driving range be brought up to atandards.
(2) red before Council with a complaint that
due t the police had informed him he was in violation
of a City speaker while preaching on the state right-
at ter and requested permission to continue to
on ty. Jerry Mills motioned that Rev. Rice be
t te The motion was seconded by
Forster P to on private
owners. The vote was rour
Tuck, Forster Puffe and E. R. Coalson.
abstained. The noise ordinance was referred to
andciclarification.
signed petition. representing about 70 fami:lies. in
regard to over capacity loaded trucks on Campbell
students at Campbell High School parking on each side
road at Aunt Fannys. making it unsare ror adults
Forster Purfe motioned that "No
th sides of Campbel:l Road from Atlanta Road
. east and west sides. from Campbell Road to
y E. R. Coalson and the vote was unanimous.
act the police department in order that they
he area. Mr. Pufre stated he would write Hr.
High Schoo:l, giving reasons for the "No
tive on a date that would give the students
places. James David was requested to replace
Ear1-e
submit
d a street list from Wards 3y 4 and 5 to
can be used in certain sections of the City.
There were no zoning petitions. hearings or annexations.
package) and
Grant
A letter
and knew or
was five to
beer (pouring) submitted by
ed on motion by Forster
Lt. A. Farmer was read stating
no reason why the :licensea should
one. Ear:le Cochran opposed.
requested by Mr. McMurrian. 715 Concord
Mr. Ruhl had been unable to contact him.
today; thererore. it will
the sidewalks will begin.
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(c) Traffic signals have not been received.
(d) Councilman Homer Kuh:l to rollow up on request by the Post Office to have
mai:l boxes installed at the street.
There were no commercial building permits to come before Counci:l.
The ordinance on Masseurs and Massage par:lors, tabled on October 21. 1974. was
approved on motion by Homer Kuh:l. aeconded by Forster Puffe. The vote was five
the motion, Earle Cochran opposed.
October 7. 1974 minutes were approved on motion by Forster Puffe. as
and corrected. Earle Cochran seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous.
The minutes of October 21. 1974 were approved as submitted on motion by Forster
Puffe. seconded by Jerry Mi:l:ls. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
It waa noted the summary of a:ll departments was omitted from the Financial statement.
(This recap was made and placed in boxes of Councilmen on November 5. 1974). It
was also brought out that the amount spent over budgetary figures on Association
Dues and expense was due to the GMA Convention; that there waa no budget
to cover the expenses. and the Library had received back orders
on books which it to go over the amount The sixteen thousand
($16.000) in the red on sewer charge was also to the attention of Counci:l.
Councilman Homer Kuhl stated we: have had sufficient experience to re-negotiate
the percentage to be paid to the county.
Six sealed bids on one police patrol car were opened. E. R. Coalson motioned the
bids be turned over to the committee for check out or specifications and acceptance
of the :low bid. Earle Cochran seconded the motion. After discussion and due to
deviations rrom the agreed procedure in securing bids. Forster Puffe moved that the
police committee be instructed to have the same dealers resubmit bids per
cations ror opening at the next meeting. C. O. Canada seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous. Marston Tuck moved that all bids be cleared through Assistant
Ci.ty Clerk. WilIauise Spivey, for checkout of wording. prior to bei.ng mailed.
TJ;le IlWt:ion was seconded by C. O. Canada and the vote was unanimous. Marston
Tuck requested Mrs. Spi.vey to type the proper procedure for securing bids and give
a to each department head. A:lso to request that a copy of all bid requests
be in each councilman's box.
Tax collections through November 4. 1974 were reported as $196.911.48.
A was called for 10:00 A.M.
the year audi.t. Jerry Mills
made. Mr. Kuhl stated this had been
like to get together with other counci.l
purchasing agent.
morning. October 9. 1974~ to discuss
departmental audits should also be
by the finance committee and he wou:ld
members in regard to this and proposed
City Attorney BerI T. Tate stated he had not: been able to contact the :lawyer
representi.ng the suit pending the Ci.ty in the amount of $200.00
but would try to contact him the Saturday meeting.
Bob Burchfield was requested to give the
to the preparat~on and submi.ssion of the
Attorney all i.nrormation perti.nent
Heuse Bill.
E. R. Coalson stated we need to cut off water and collect overdue accounts.
He was rererring to the $69.000 defi.cit on books at the present ti.me.
In the absence of Lee Silver. Mr. Canada reported the Senior Citizens Center Open
House a great success. with 125 in attendance. a:lso 80 citizens made the trip to
Stone Mountain. The Holloween Carnival was also reported very successru:l with
many calls complimenting the City 'en the Carniva:l.
C. O. Canada moti.oned that permission be given to the Baptist Church to instal:l
a light on the 25' missile at the.~church entrance. Jerry Mi.lls seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous.
J. E. David was requested to take
station at 417 Willowbrook Drive.
filled on Fawn Lane and should be
the next meeting.
the action to correct overflow of lift
Mr. Cochran stated the hole had not been
corrected. Mr. Cochran asked ror a at
C. O. Canada recommedded that something be done about the manholes on Atlanta
Road and Powder Springs. J. E. David stated the street department would take
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the neceseary action on Powder Springs; however. the ones on Atlanta Road bel.ong
to the company.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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November 18. 1974
The regularly scheduled mid-month meeting or and Council. was held at City
Hall.. Ge 18. 1974. and to order at 7:30 O' P.M.
by Orf Mayor C. Porterfield. All Councilmen were
Also present were L. W. Charles. City Clerk. Willouise Asst. City Clerk.
Bob Burchfield. Administrative Assistant. Nora Proctor. Lee Silver. Director
or Parks and ion. J. E. David. Supt. of Publ.ic Works. Leon Hood. Building
Inspector kinson. Asst. Fire Chief. Joe Briggs. Consultant Engineer.
and representatives or the press.
Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl.
Under Agenda Item. Reports rrom Citizens. Mr. Bennett complained of rats running up
and down and across the street at Sou~h Cobb Drive and Ridgecrest - Property owned
by L W. Boring. Mayor Porterfield stated he had contacted Mr. Boring and had been
told he would have a tractor in Monday to plow up premises; however. due to weather
conditions he apparently had been unable to have this done. Until this can be
accomplished. J. E. David was requested to distribute rat posion on the premises.
of the City where rats should be
ed that pounds of rat posion had heen purchased
Id be informed of any property where it should be
Drive complained or and stated the paint
It was reported that in the Carolyn
Place areas over the week-end was the worst
were working in the area. and did wake several
wash their cars to preserve the paint.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate was requested to have George H. Kreeger set up a meeting
with D. O. T. Officials the first part of December in order to get certain streets
paved.
Mr. Jim Oates. President
Councilman C. O.
done in Parks and Rec
Porterfield also congrat
of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Soc~ety. presented
ition-Lay Award on behalr of an outstanding job
the City during the past sixteen years. Mayor
Mr. Canada.
to
Annexation of approximat
submitted by Georg
The is located
motion by
requested
Canada, was
six acres of land in Land Lots 846. 847. 880 and 881.
owner ox the property. was the next item or business.
the intersection or Hargrove Road and Spring R<iad. On
Marston Tuck. the property was annexed as
d The vote was si~ for the annexation. C. O.
:i1. table.
Land Lot 381. 100' x 328', Concord Road to Smyrna
a wests:ide rire station, on motion by
Puffe. and made a part ox Vote on the
A zoning hearing was held on
J. T. Hicks. from F-C to L-C.
followed on t
chi1.dren
usage or
cars center.
located at 955 Concord Road. requeated by
the purpose of a Day Care Center. A discussion
on Concord Road, driveway for the center. number of
state approval. before businesa license is issued. al.so,
e. Three persons appeared :in to the day
. trafxic conditions and usage present structure.
Ie Cochran motioned that the rsquest be approved.
er. with a minimum of a 20' driveway. The motion was
1;the vote was six to one. Homer Kuh1. opposed.
Distinguished Ssrvice Award to Mr. Melvin Ivey
service as a membsr ox the Civil Derense Rescue
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Sealed bids for one new police patrol car were opened. read and are recorded as
follows:
Jim Tidwe1l Ford. Kennesaw. Ga.
Beaudry Ford. Inc., Atlanta. Ga
Wade Ford. Atlanta. Ga.
Strother Ford, Marietta. Ga.
Carey Paul Ford. Decatur. Ga.
Earle Cochran motioned that Council accept
checkout to E. R. Coalson
unanimous vote.
$4,039.39
$4.117.87
$3,928.00
$3,929.95
$4,035.55
the low bid of Wade Ford subject to
seconded the motion which carried by
~t was that no one had been able to contact Mr. Wendell McMurrian in regard
to opening a restaurant and dance facilities at 715 Concord Road. Councilman Homer
Kuhl stated he wou1d check into the report that Mr. McMurrian was a1ready open
and in operation. and ir true. they would be closed immediately.
On the Concord Road project it was reported there had been no approval by D. O. T..
the trafric signals were in transit~ installation of sidewalks should begin in
December. and there was no report on the status of mai1 boxes at the street.
~1ayor Porterfield is to write the Postmaster about this.
On the Campbell Road area parking. it was reported "No
placed on Campbell Road from Atlanta Road to Argyle Road.
to Ann Road. The load limit signs had been ordered.
been
Road
Forster Pufre read a 1etter from A & P Company stating the cost or instal1ing
a flashing overhead light at Campbell , heading west at Nancy Circle, would be
$875.00. and recommended this be done. Also. that a 25 miles enforced"
sign be insta11ed at the west end of Nancy Circle. These being recommendations or
A & P Signal Company. Mr. Puffe also recommended a flashing 1ight at Evergreen and
Powder Springs at a cost or $495.00. as quoted by A & P Signal. Tuck recommended
that the speed signs be installed on Campbell and defer the flashing
until vascar is in operation in the City. Puffe motioned that
overhead signal be installed at the intersection of Campbe11 Road and the
easterly intersection or Nancy Circle. Jerry Mi11s seconded the motion. The motion
1ost. Forster Puffe and Jerry Mills for; Marston Tuck. E. R. Coalson. Homer Kuhl.
Earle Cochran and C. O. Canada against. Forster Purfe motioned that a
overhead be installed at and Powder Springs at~a cost of $495.
The motion ror lack of a
Leon Hood stated that James Pressley had submitted his business
driving range to Bob Burchfield. Mr. Pressley was not present;
Burchrie1d stated Mr. Pressley had indicated he would get the nets
There were no commercial building permits to be brought berore Mayor and Counci1.
A meeting was set for Thursday night. November 21. 1974 at 6:00 P. M. to discuss the
riscal year audit with the auditors.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate asked Bob Burchfield to submit to him a11 information
pertaining to annexations for the 1974 House Bill as soon as possible.
Councilman E. R. Coalson brought up delinquent water
due the City. Attorney Berl Tate stated he would
water to apartment units night.
sanitation and water. Marston motioned a
houses. The motion died for lack of a second.
dererred to the Thursday night meeting.
and sanitation bills
a on cutting off
deposits on
be required on a1l
sanitation deposits were
Lee Silver. Parks and Recreation Director.
(1) Opening night for "Arsenic and Old
Middle School
(2) He hoped that Georgia Heritage Trust Iegislation. the City would
receive additional runds the parka.
(3) Eight (8) firms had paid Mayes. Sudderth and Etheredge for p1ans for Phase 1
or the King Park.
(4) Response to Senior Citi~ens
Community Service Center had
citizens; however due to the response
as rollows:
wou1d be December 5th at Grirfin
program had been terrific. The Marietta-Cobb
for 25 per day for Smyrna
reva1uated their program and allowed 35
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meals per day ror Smyrna. Since the average
wou1.d need to pick up the tab for 15
1975. C. O. Canada motioned
$486.00 until January 1. 1975.
the vote was unanimous. The above amount to
is 50 per day. Mr. Silver stated the
day, the program to be reviewed
the City take care of the extra mea1s,
Ear1.e Cochran seconded the motion and
be charged to the Parks budget.
J. E. David
on
that corrective action had been taken on the 1irt station
Drive.
Counci1man Forster Pufre stated that the Civic Center Committee recommended.
and he motioned. that the Mayor write a letter to the Cobb County Board or Education
advising them the City is no longer interested in the property on Ward Street for
a Civic Center. since the City does not feel it can comply with the restrictions
in the contract. The motion was seconded by C. O. Canada and the vote was unanimous.
Bob Burchrie1.d reported that a
sign company officials and the
reference to a ordinance. A
November 21. 1 Mr. Burchfield stated that
Rennesaw were also interested in this ordinance.
meeting had been held with
commission of the
was
orficials of Cobb County,
City of Marietta. with
for 10i:leO A. M..
Powder Springs and
Financial reports were deferred to the next meeting.
Rec
for
tions ror City employees' we1fare were to be propared and submitted
rsday night meeting.
Ad Valorem taxes collected through November 18. 1974 was reported as $308,142.06.
Mayor Porterfield reminded Council that bid opening on King Spring Park wou1d be
Saturday moraing at 9:00 A. M.
On motion
Thursday.
a skelet
Vote on
Earle Cochran. the City Hal1 is to be closed
n of Thanksgiving. It was decided that
t Firday and Saturday with compensatory time orf.
J. E. David reported that some of the manholes on Powder Springs Street had been
raised. Mayor Porterfield is to contact Southern Bell about those on Atlanta Street.
Leon Hood was requested to determine ir he could get permission to tear down the
house at 1566 Spring Street.
Jerry Mills stated the Scho01 Board had agreed to reroute busses behind area of
Nelaon Lane.
Earle Cochran motioned that Council accept bids at the next council meeting on
radio maintenance for police equipment. E. R. Coalson seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous.
one of the
Abs01ute
business
unanimous vote.
was having prob1ems with
instructed to draw up a
Akers Bonding Company. Earle Cochran motioned this be done
suspended Homer Ruhl seconded the motion which carried by
Forster Puffe
namely Officers
officers involved in a shoot out on November 10th;
Roy and McCollum.
to fence set back for
the motion and the vote
that the seven stipulations in
be C. O. Canada
st stipulations are as r0110ws:
TO THE SET BACK PROVISIONS OF THE FARMSTEAD COMPLEX, AS THEY RELATE
SIDE OF SAID PROPERTY.
At a meeting with representatives of the rour closest homes on Rollingview Drive
present (2 on each side of the street). and ownerS of aix adjacent Farmstead units.
it was agreed to a11 the rear yard set back area or the Farmstead units
on the north side. a to the dead end of the Rollingview Dr.
1. The renc further than 20' from the rear of the into
the gates be included. but must have inside locks
The fences ern cedar. exactly identical in construction
to those already erected on the east line. adjacent to the park.
Fences must t of t, said measurement starting at the level
rear sliding glass door and running upward66'.
rence wil1 extend all the way to the ground.
of fencllLng over 6' in total lengbh. Also said
was unanimous
2.
3.
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common applies to rear and side sections of rencing. and once the common
height or 'is measured~ all fencing must meet this common height line.
4. Fences must be insta11ed within 60 days from erection of any permanent facilities.
(The intia1 units with patios "etc". must be fenced by January 1. 1975).
5. No structures. lamps, bird feeders, etc., may extend above the 6' height of
the fence.
6. No s10pe changes in the surronding ground area.
7. Within the fenced area. residents may on1y erect patios, decks, barbecue
grills. and other simi1iar raci1ities.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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December 2. 1974
The scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pt:n::;suant to the Charter
at City . Smyrna. Georgia. December 2. 1974 and called to order at 7:30 o'clock
P. M. by officer John Porterfield. All Counci1men were present. Also
present were L. W. Charles. City Cler~. Wi110uise Spivey. Aasistant City Clerk. Bob
Burchfield. Administrative Assistant. Nora Proctor. C1erk. Lee Si1ver. Parks and
Recreation Director. Vic Broyles. Asst. . Public Works. Leon Hood. Building In-
spector. Joe Briggs, Consu1tant Engineer representatives of the press. James E.
David was on vacation.
Invocation was given by Counci1man Homer Kuh1. followed by the Pledge of Alleginace
to the Flag.
Colonel E. D. Underwood and Capt. National Guard.
presented an areial photo of Smyrna. by the 159th Company Dobbins Air Force
Bas:~ to Mayor and Council. Mayor Porterfield thanked Colonel Underwood and Capt.
Walsh for the photo atating it would certainly be used.
Mr. Robert Haller of Avondale Estates before Mayor and Council in regard
to an appeal rrom Recorder's Court decision and payment or rine of $25.00. Mr. Haller
stated he had been permitted a second with witness. Mr. Haller was
charged with "rai1ure to stop at a stop ; at the second hearing Reeves
charged him with "failure to at an intersection". Mr. HaLler his
letter to John October 11. 'should be considered as an appea1
to appear Mayor and Council. however. he also admittee he had been informmed
of the proper procedure to make an Since Mr. Ha11er stated in the letter he
did not wish to continue an appeal left the case in the hands of Mayor and Council
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for whatever consideration they could give him. it was not interpreted by Mayor
Porterfield nor the City Attorney as a request for an appeal. Marston Tuck motioned
the letter or October 11 be considered as an appeal. Forster Purre seconded the
motion which lost on a three to four vote. Voting for the motion Forster Pufre.
Marston Tuck and Jerry Mills. Voting against: the motion. Homer Kuhl, E. R. Coalson.
C. O. Canada. and Earle Cochran.
Mr. Bill Darby of Smyrna
at the intersection
On motion by Forster
stipulation the drive
Jaycees requested a permit ror Stocking Fund Drive".
north side. and Spring Road. to be held December 7. 1974.
seconded by E. R. Coalson. the permit was granted with the
be manned by adults only. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
On motion by Marston Tuck ssconded by Jerry Mills, the new Civil Defense Ordinance
was adopted as submitted at the meeting. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
On motion C. O. Canada. seconded by Homer Kuhl. the low bid of $65.746.05 submitted
by Akin Clerk Company. submitted at the November 23. 1974 meeting of Mayor
and Council. was ror Phase 1. Part 1. of the King Spring Park Development: also.
the low bid of Ronoco Irrigation for Phase 1. Part 2. or King Spring Park in the amount
of $13.985.00. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
A zoning hearing was held on located in Land Lot 454 or the Smyrna
Subdivision. South Cobb Drive and Drive. from F. C. to G. C. Mr. Gene
Holster Mr. John Witt. petitioner. The purpose of the rezoning was for a
wholesale compnay and T. V. shop. Marston Tuck moved the hearing be continued to
the December 1 . Witt could be present The motion died ror 1ack of a
second. The P Board recommended the approval of the rezoning. On
motion ~y Ear1e Cochran. seconded by C. O. Canada. the was rezoned as
with the stipulations that the driveway and parking area the required number
be paved within six months and that ingress and Bgressoe rrom South Cobb Drive and
Magbee. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
A zoning hearing was
Street. next east or
store and office
petitioners.
located in Land Lot 447. Cherokee Road and Ward
ion. from RM-12 to N-S. for deve10pment of a liquor
Mr. W. D. Hearn, representing himselr and Mr. Robert F. Sasse
and Council to answer any questions. The Planning
of the rezoning. Jerry Mills motioned the rezon-
seconded the motion which passed on four to three
motion. Homer Kuhl, Jerry Mills. Ear1e Cochran and Marston
motion. C~ 0 Canada. E. R. Coa1son and Forster Pufre.
Bids were opened and
and are racorded
Pro Service Sales and Communications
Motorola Communications
on mobile radio mainteuance contract for the Police Depa
$124.00 per
.50 per
. 00 per
$182.35 per
$200.00 per
for checkout
Service
month
month
month
month
month
of specificat
Service. Inc.
s to the p01ice committee
the next meeting.
Earle Cochran. Chairman or the Police committee. called a meeting of the Police Committee
at 5:00 P.M.. December 3. 1974.
submitted a commercial building permit request and upon
action in recorded:
. requested rront yard variance of 14' 4", and
The variances were approved
house on the inside be brought
be used for a day care center.
a six to one vote. HOmer Kuhl opposed.
Forster Puffe reported that sidewalks on Concord Road have
for Campbell Road has been ordered and no parking
t up on Campbell Road.
Tate was requested to check George H. Kreeger in regard to
with the Department of Transportation as soon as possible.
Kuhl called a meeting for 5:00 P.M. Wedneaday. December
Mr. McMurrisn in regard to opening a restaurant and
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CounciLman Forster Purre motioned that City employees be given two weeks vacation after
one rull year of service with the City~ rather than one. to become effective January 1_
1975. C. O. Canada seconded the motion which csrried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Forster Puffe motioned
to thirty days sick leave_ any
and any unused sick
January 1. 1975. C.
to accumulate
be paid to
. the change to
carried by unanimous
that employees or the City be a1lowed
unused sick leave after the
leave ror 1974 be carried over to
O. Canada seconded the motion which
City Berl T. Tate stated he had received copies of annexations ror the City to
be prepared the 1975 House Bi11 but wou1d 1ike to discuss the "Model City Charter"
as prepared by G.M.A. with field, as we11 as. the civil service program
for not Service. Mayor Porterfield stated he would ca11
a on the City Charter" with the Attorney and Finance Committee;
however. wou1d like to wait until the ARC are made on the meeting regarding
the civil service program.
Amended Rules and Regulations for the Smyrna Fire Department were deferred to the next
meeting.
Ad Valorem tax collections through December 2. 1974 were reported as $364.560.00.
Financial reports were also dererred to the next meeting.
A meeting was ca1led ror 9:30 A.M.
decisions regarding the Fair Labor
. December 7, 1974. to discuss and make
Act.
Mayor John Porterfield
however. asked all
fiscal year.
the City had finished another good year financially;
to watch budgets carefully ror the remainder of this
November Minutes was dererred to the next meeting.
L. W. Charles to have made of a
201 Faci1ities and place a
could be discussed at the
for the next meeting.
Mayor John Porterrield requested City Clerk
letter received rrom Mr. Ernest Barrett
copy in each Councilman's box in order that the
Saturday Morning meeting and placed on the Agenda
Lee Silver stated he hoped the Mayor and all Councilman could attend the opening night.
December 5. of the play by the Smyrna Community Theatre.
Mayor Porterrield stated the P01ice Department would hold their annual C~ristmas
dinner on December 22. 1974. at Aunt Fanny's Cabin. at 5:30 P.M.~ and all Councilman
were invited to attend.
A meeting of the Police Committee was called ror 5:00 P.M., December 3. 1974.
A meeting or the Streets Committee was ca1led immediately rollowing Council Mesting.
On motion by Homer Kuhl. seconded by Earle Cochran. all
they now stand. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
were
as
motion by Forster Purre. seconded
sign was approved at the intersection
unanimous.
Jerry Mills. the "Turn on Red, After Full
Cherokee and Wsrd Street. Vote on the motion
Councilman Marston Tuck remarked on the many calls he receives on the nuisance of dogs
not being kept on a leash. nor contro11ed. in his Ward. It was reported that would
be necessary to through CMA to change the county and city ordinances; however, it
was hoped that the next two weeks information wou1d be available to submit to
the City Attorney and Judge Reeves who are working on the problem~
On ~otion by Jerry Milla. seconded by Homer Kuhl. approval was the Police
to pick up the business license of the Mens' Store. on South
Drive. for failure to pay $352.00 iu delinquent water and sanitation fees. Vote
on the motion was unanimous. ~
The meeting adjourned at 9:54 P.M.
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