March 1/22, 1976 Mayor and Council
379
1 1976
meeting of Mayor and Council held pursuant to the Charter
Georgia, March 1" 1976~ and called to order at 7 clock
officer Mayor Arthur T. Bacon. All Councilmen were present.
present were Willouise Spivey, City Clerk. Charles . Camp City Attorney.
Birchfield. Administrative Assistant. Lee Silver. Parks and Recreation Director.
Gene Roaster. Building Inspector. Don Atkinson. Act1ng Fire Chief. Vic Broyles.
Ass't. Public Works Superintendent and representatives of the press.
at City
P
Also
Invocation was given by Rev. Cecil Dutton of the Second Baptist Church of Smyrna.
followed by the Pledge to the Flag.
Mayor Bacon asked the City Attorney. Charles E. Camp, to give a brief summary of
what has happened the last few days concerning the Civil Service hearings. Mr.
Camp stated the of the Internal Affairs Investigating Committee was in one
instance to be made available for the Civil Service Board. and in
another instance a notice to produce was filed to the Civil Service Board to
present or to obtain that report. which is still in the hands the Mayor and
Council Part of the report. at least my opinion. is heresay and is not
admissable as evidence in court. We reached a situation as to a point where I
was to advise the Civil Service Board as to the admissability or non-admissability
of any evidence which was in fact an impasse. and rather than have it riding alone
my opinion we felt it was the fairest thing to all parties concerned. the Board
and the parties appealing. that the Judge of the Superior Court make a
and direct us as to what exactly we can use and what exactly we cannot use in
that report as evidence which would be admissable before the Civil Service Board
in the appeals.
Mrs. Betsy Hosea. the Smyrna Federated fS Club. gave a report
of an opinion survey outdoor warning system. taken by their Club. The report
showed that 92% of the surveyed were in favor the outdoor warning
system. With the season approaching. Mrs. Hosea urged Mayor and Council
to take advantage of the Federal Grant Matching Funds to purchase more sirens.
She also thanked the Civil Defense Department for their help. effort and time.
advised Mrs. Hosea that bids were being opened tonight for two sirens
viI Defense Department bought with matching funds. He thanked ~rra.
and the Club for their work and effort this important project.
. Robert J. Lewis President of Jones Intercable. Inc.. presented plan
report the improvements being made. and those to be made within ninety
days. in the Smyrna Cable Television which they purchased on January
28. 1976. The report is to become a part these minutes.
Commercial
upon his
were submitted by'Building Inspector Gene Hoaster and
the following action is recorded
Atlante Road.
Elbert Coalson made a
Marshall?s office and
and the vote was
(1) Charles Fouts. owner of Texaco Service Station at 2899
requested a permit to rewire his station for self-service.
motion the permit be granted. with the approval of the Fire
the electrical inspector. C. O. Canada seconded the motion
unanimous.
(2) Micasa Beauty Salon. 3224 South Cobb Drive. requested a permit to expsnd their
The plans had been approved by the Fire Marshall. Jerry Milla made
permit be issued. Bill Darby seconded the motion and vote waa
. Katherine Logan. 4122 Fawn Lane requested a side yard variance. in order to
build a two-car garage. She had secured a letter from her adjacent neighbor
Jsmes Waid. stating had objections to her building a garage along a line
five feet from the common property line. The City Attorney questioned the fact
the variance had not been advertised. Action on this request was deferred to
the next council meeting.
mmC,e recommendation adopt the latest
stated we were now operating under the Southern
Kuhl made a motion the City operate under the latest Southern
Mills seconded the motion the was unanimous.
L. that 7.55 acres of vacant land. located in LL 37 . off
Cobb Drive. be rezoned from R-15 to .. to be used for mini warshouses.
Jerry Mills advised that part this property was in the flood plain, and made
(Continuation of March 1. 1976
property
the builder had
buildings would
motion and the vote
the stipulation the not be
the sight. along with an engineers
located in a flood plain. Clarence Canada
unanimous.
by R. G.
to the next
to rezone 601 Cherokee Road from L.C. to
. due to Mr. Howtonts absence.
called for Wednesday evening at 6 30 0 c10ck. City Hall. for the
meet with Glen C. Williams on a residential business license
of using his apartment as s mailing address for his photography
Bids
read
the two (2) warning system sirens for the Civil Defense were opened.
recorded as follows:
Cocke
Majo'r Sales & Service. Inc.
s Sales & Service Co.. Inc.
Sign Signa1 Corp.
$
2.350.00
2.550.00
2,849.50
284.00
320.00
344.
Bids for the insta11ation of the two sirens are recorded as fo11ows;
A1ex G. Newsome
Meehan Elec. Company
$2.550.
2.605.00 (Concrete poles in lieu of wood-$4,217.00)
c.
made a motion the. bids
the specifications. with
over to the committee for check
act on the low bid.
A made by Bennett that s three-way stop sign be
Road and Drive. The motion was by
During discussion Mr. Coalson stated that he a10ng
group women fronI with the Po1ice Department these
. Coalson stated that traffic was so heavy on Cherokee Road
a lot of the traffic was going Old Spring Road. and at a very high rate
street is narrow and children are p1aying in area. They
would be if the traffic was not in some way.
three~way stop would he1p. The vote on the motion. was unanimous.
Rem Bennett reported the improvements on Brenda Drive in Ward I have been
at a cost of $2.215.90.
McDougal-Warren had comp1eted the repaving of a11 but five of the sixteen
streets approved. and these shou1d be completed next week.
that action
down at
the po1e had
that we could
in the amount of
and this wou1d cause
parts to
from the
motion to approve
El.bert Coalson
tonight on replacing the traffic :Light
Campbell Road. He that the
insurance cancelled before and it
for We had a & P
.00. we get other bids wew:ill have to
more delay. The control. box is obso1ete
Vie said we cou:td a
the light was Rem
of the traffic 1ight in the amount
the motion and vote on the motion was
unanimous.
stated Fire
A.M.. April 3.
was 99.9% complete and
had bean
Bids on repairs of Fire Station ff2 were opened. read and recorded as follows:
Traton Corp.
J.
Duke,
$12.743.00
.656.00
12.500.00
of repairs. Jerry a
:for a report at the next meeting.
vote was unanimous.
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Mareh 1, 1976
Mayor Art
Members 0
City o:f S
Smyrna" Geo
and
Counc:i1
30080
Gent1emen:
appearanee here tonight is in response to
n and progress report on the improvements
the Smyrna Cable Te1evision System>> whieh
ary 28>> 1976..
1etter and my
est
we intend to
we purehased
One o:f
reno
years
job s
done and
id was to
in S
n al1 phases or CATV"
4" 1976. He has the
ts direet1y to me.
a man in charge o:f
Doy1e Graves l1 with
has been here on
authority to get the
be10w which have been eompl.eted. or
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l.ease on new o:ffiee
(Grant
200 :ft.. tower and
roJ.. buil.ding at
repl.ace existing :from antennas at
signal. processers in control. buil.ding.
order to 10cal. engineering :firm. f~antur
to install. the tower oabl.es and repl.aoe any
i:f needed"
March 1.. 1.976
signal. processers ~o repl.ace tube
used at our con~rol. cen~er" This
equipment on a1.1. tel.evision
cab1e system"
rive UAutoma:tic Gain Contro1.n
automatic contro1. or the
ut the system. and a more cons~ant and re-
our subscriber.s te1.evision set" About
ve a1.ready been put into service"
thousand reet or both main l.ine and distri-
to any cabl.e that is round not to be
1.y as we check out and upgrade the system..
ordered directional.
and connectors to
to our
11 sp1.ittersl1
any equipment
system at each station to
damage and system outages due to l.ight-
surges"
new test equipment
ruck with becket
the system and
a1.so p1.acing order this
g to speed up our program
us additiona1. maintenance
and humidity guage ror 1.ocal. weather
the
or the movie channel. as or
wi1.1. be made in this phase or our
company.s standard operating
or customer service and
March l.~ l.976
BE COMPLETED IN TI-ffi Nllli'T 30 'ID 90 DAYS
control. tower~ with
..
ation of new AutoDmtic
e control. center
ine trunk cable..
re RG-59 cable
412 cab1e..
Gain Control. Ampl.ifiers..
with l.00% shie1ded cab1e..
where needed..
been substituted for
wire has broken..
nm7 where pol.e changeouts
where .:J hooles are bein9
d..
e..
program..
in under9round
are exoosed..
where cab1e and
..t..t..
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the above items we wil.1 discover
done.. These wil.l. be accompl.ished as
is to serve our subscribers~ and hopeful.ly
with excel-lent cabl.e tel.evision and movie
to keep you advised of our
not hesitate to l.et us KnO\7
in the future
you need additional.
Yours very trul.y~
INC",
MAYOR
BACON
WARD
CANADA
EL.J3EB:T
f:;;. CAMP
POST
SOX
SMYRNA. GEORGIA 30080-
March 1, 1976
Mayor
city councilmen
city of Smyrna
Smyrna, Georgia, 30080
Honorable Mayor and council
The Civil Service Board of the City of Smyrna
has convened as prescribed in Section 77, Paragraph
(9) (a), of civil Service Law, for the purpose of
submission to Council, the names of three persons
for consideration to fill the vacancy of Chief of
the Fire Department.
Pursuant to that duty, we present the following
names in the order selected in this matter:
Don Atkinson
Hubert Cochran
Dennie Stone
Respectfully,
FBJ:bp
August 3 . 1982
Mayor Arthur T.
{;. ouncil
C 1 of
P.O. Box 1226
Smyrna~ Ga. 30081
This
is a respect:
error
exceeded
like
your assistance
like
thank you in advance.
TKM/kdh
381
(Continuation of March 1. 1976
Frank Johnson. Chairman of Civil Service Board, resd a letter addressed to
Mayor and Council stating: The Civil Service Board of the City of Smyrna has
convened as in Section 77. Paragraph (a). of Civil Service Law
for the purpose of submission to Council. the names of three persons for con-
sideration to fill the vacancy of Chief of Fire Department. Pursuant to that
duty, we present the following names in the order selected in this matter:
Don Atkinson. Hubert Cochran. Dennie Stone. The letter was signed by Frank
B. Johnson. Winston C. Burger and Roy L. Free. The original letter is to become
a part of these minutes. ,Jerry Mills made a motion these recommendations be
turned 0 and Fire Chief appointment be made at the next meeting.
Romer Ku the fire committee meet on this matter first. Jerry
Mills called a of the fire committee for 6 00 P Wednesday. and stated
they would meet with Council Saturday morning at 10:00 .M. Bill Darby
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
C. Canada made a motion the minutes of February 2. 1976 be approved as pre-
pared and submitted. Homer Kuhl seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
. O. Canada made a motion the minutes ox February 16, 1976 be approved as
prepared and submitted. Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Jim Tolleson stated the an article the large wster
bills for last month. He also attention to the under Reader
Comments in the Marietta Journal from Mrs. M. Jordan concerning the conduct
of some citizens at the last Council meeting. expressing his appreciation to her.
Bill Darby reported we had twelve applications for the Police Chiex position.
He stated he had met with the police committee and policemen Saturday and
selected a P.A.C. Committee. consisting of three patrolmen and two officers.
This action committee will attempt to resolve some of the problems that exist
and eliminate future problems.
Jerry Mills stated a F.A.C. Committee had been selected in the fire department
also. consisting of two firemen and one rated officer.
Jerry Mills introduced the new Chaplain for the Fire Department. Pastor Cecil
Dutton of the Second Baptist Church in Smyrna.
Romer Kuhl reported that we were still numerous complaints about carport.
garage. basement and yard sales He a motion that an ordinance be passed
that would make it unlawful xor any person or persons to have a garage. carport.
basement. rummage or yard sale without first obtaining a permit from the City
Clerk. The fee will be $2.00. Permit will be good ror one or two
consecutive of sale. Resident will be permitted to have only one sale every
twelve months. Permit must show the name. resident address and dates of sale.
Anyone found in violation of this ordinance will be subject to a fine not to
exceed $lOO.OO. Jerry Mills seconded the motion. discussion followed
and Bill Darby motioned to table this ordinance. C. O. seconded the
motion and the vote was four to three. Jim Tolleson. Bill Darby, Elbert Coalson
and Rem Bennett voted to table. Jerry Mills. C. O. Canada, and Homer Kuhl
voted not to table. The motion to table carried.
Homer Kuhl reported the Franchise Tax check from the Georgia Power Company was
in the amount of $207,000.00. Re made a motion. ix financial conditions permitted.
to invest $150.000.00 in a Certificate of Deposit for 60 days. Jerry Mills
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
C. O. Canada read an excerpt of the December I, 1975 minutes with reference to
materials on property of Mr. Richard Terrell. 454 Smyrna
. in violation the zoning ordinance of the City. Mr.
Canada of today nothing had been done and he made a motion that Mr.
Terrell be cited into Recorders Court in violation or the zoning and sanitation
ordinances of the Bill Darby seconded the motion. The floor was open for
discussion and Mr. asked Vic Broyles. who had inspected the property today
to inform Council of the condition of the Mr. Broyles stated he
still thought this was a zoning matter but the and yard looked the same
as the last time he here. that some of the lumber was good and some bad.
Mr. Terrell stated e was by the last administration, the
first quarter ox this year to a building permit and start construction.
He stated he had built a fence and the lumber could not be seen from Smyrna
(Continuation
1. 1976
also he had not brought any additional lumber
his second to motion to cite Mr. Terrell
a second. Homer Kuhl made a motion that MaYOt
Mr. Terrell if he has not purchased a building
by the next council meeting. March 22. 197 .
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Road
withdrew
lack of
against
the yard.
court and
and Council
permit and
Jerry Mi.lls
Elbert Coalson informed Council since A & P store and Kroger store at:
Belmont Hills was staying per day the dumpsters were getti.ng
and trash was lot and yards. He stated
P store paid and Kroger paid per for
but at that rate losing money. Mr. Coalson he had
the committee and the recommendation was that A P store
independent garbage company with packers. . Coalson
Rudy approach these stores and ask them to get packers or
to handle. their. garbage. under the supervision of
department. Bill Darby seconded the motion and the vote
s motion
a contract with
our
was unanimous.
Mr.
the
asked Mayor Bacon
problem at the post office.
aide one day this week.
McDonald had contacted again about
Mayor Bacon said he was to meet with
Bannett reported that the Smyrna Community Theatre presentations would be
March 5 and 6 at Civic Center.
the Smyrna Lions Club should be commended for erecti.ng
Centennial Park asked Mayor Bacon to issue a commendation to
Club for their participation in civic affairs and for the flag
Lewis Reagin is to be commended for this Bicentennial program.
poles.
Tolleson reported Cobb County was changing the water pipes on
Drive water pressure was reported very low. He ststed they should be
finished this week.
Bacon said he several of the
to snalyzing the
be wise to set
Hensley
and enflow into
until after the
that time the City
total cost. Mayor
morning to go over
councilmen met with Sam
in the City. Re stated
with Hensley Smith to
Federal funded program
plant. The City
had been approved by the
or reject the project
Sam Hensley to meet
be
ourned at 9:45 P
was held pursuant the Charter at
called to at o'clock
Kuhl. Mayor was absent
pr<2!sent were Willouise Spivey,
Assistant. Lee Silver. Director of
Attorney, Atkinson, ACtiJ:l.g Fire
and of the press.
meeti.ng of Mayor
Smyrna. Georgia.
officer
All Councilmen
Bob Birchfield.
. Chuck
Hoaster. Building
197 .
Homer
were present.
was given by Bob
by the Pledge to
Hickory Acrea subdivision appeared
Springs Road.
of their and
at 454 Powder
. Stephens Mr.
of this lot the lumber stored
(Continuat~on of March 22. 197
of this date had app1ied for a building permit to construct a sundeck on the
back of his home and bui1d a utility storage bui1ding. Discussion f0110wed
and it was brought out that . Terre11 had unti1 March 22nd. today. to secure
building permits and clean up the lot. It was determined that the lot had
not been cleaned and Vie stated construction had been started to the
extent that four joist had laid. Homer directed Jack Eudy to issue
a citation to Mr. Terrell for not cleaning up the lot. a violation of the
sanitation ordinance and directed Building Inspector Gene Roaster to issue a
citation for starting construction without a building permit. in violation of
the ordinance.
Luke Giesler of 839 Parkway Drive questioned the article in the paper about
bagging or bundling trash and leaves. Re stated he had several boxes of ysrd
to be up,. and all were picked up except one. the L'l.rgest.
Vic there was ordinance stating any package that weighed
over 1bs. cou1d not be picked up. but: he assured . Giesler they would
get this one. Mr. Kuh1 stated we would try to get an article in the paper.
stating the maximum weights~ etc.
Mr. Bullard. representing the Gir1's Softba11 Association.
permission to hold a motor on Saturday May I. 1976. The wi1l
start at at the Smyrna Drive In. down Atlanta Road to Spring Road.
out Spring Jonqui1 Park. E1bert Coalson made a motion the permit be
granted. Bi11 Darby seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Bul1ard a1so invited J:l:ayor and Council to participate in the pa.rade Opening
Day ceremonies.
Mr. Robert Bagwe11 representing the Cobb Association for Retarded
Chi1dren requested permission to h01d a bucket on Saturday April 3.
1976. at the intersections of Spring Road and the 4-Lane. South Cobb at Pat
Mel1 Road and Benson Poole Road at Jones Shaw. He was advised all these
intersections were in the county, or was the borderline for City-County, and
his permit from the county would be sufficient.
A zoning hearing was held on property located at 601 Cherokee Road. from L.C.
to G. for the purpose of an automobi1e parts store. Mr. H. . Howton. the
petitioner. was present to answer questions. He stated the Exterminator
office. now 10cated at 601 Cherokee wou1d be moved to the house next door.
facing Spring Road. There was no opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Rowton
stated he planned to put a new front the bui1ding and fifteen parking
p1aces were available. Jerry Mills made a motion the property rezoned from
L.C. to G. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Commercial
and his
were submitted by Building
the f0110wing action is
Gene Roaster
Mr M. E. Baker 3215 H::Lghland Drive
in order to build a garage. Due to a creek
bui1t there. If the variance is granted
back. This request was deferred unti1 Gene
and sketch.
requested a front yard variance
in the back. the garage could not
it will not meet the zoning set-
Hoaster checked out the setback
(2) Mr. C. C. Dobbs of 1176 Pinehurst Drive requested a side yard variance
in order to build a garage. The building wou1d be six feet from the common
1ine. He presented a letter from his neighbor. Robert R. Peters of
Pinehurst Drive stating he had no objections to Mr. Dobbs building a
garage within 6 feet of his property line. Bill Darby made motion
variance be granted. C. . Canada seconded the motion the vote was unanimous.
(3) Printis W. Palmer of
order to build
be five feet from
Pasadena Place a side yard variance
age for parking storage. The building would
rty line. Re presented a letter from his
Pasadena Place stating had no objections
two-car garage within five feet of his property 1ine.
Elbert Coalson made a motion the variance be granted. C. O. Canada seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
J. Graves of Jones Intercable requested a permit to erect partitions
10cated in Grant City. Construction would consist of 10 x 12'
ition and one 19' room Jerry Mills made a motion the permit
(Continuation of
22. 1976
be
Bill Darby
motion and the vote was unanimous.
Steel. Inc.
Road. The plsns
recommendation of
be issued. Jerry Mills seconded
a permit to remodel
by the Fire
O. Cansda made a
and the vote was
located
and
permit
Baird requested a Yard variance of .4 feet
new home. There is a in the bsck of the lot. making
the structure nearer the front. Gene Roaster recommended
Rem Bennett made a motion the variance be granted. C.
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
to
variance
O. Canada
Oil. Company requested a permit to convert the servi.ce station at
Road to self service. The Fire Marshall had
recommended the permit be granted. Elbert
permit be issued. C. O. Canada seconded the motion.
cussion. Jerry Mills made a motion to table the request. C. O. Canada
seconded the motion and the request was tabled.
Street Baptist Church. 1464 Spring Street. requested front
set back. The is now 60 feet from Spring . and
is being would place the building 30 feet from
Since the inspector had not checked this location.
made a motion this request be deferred. Bill Darby seconded the
the vote was unanimous.
Contractors, Inc. a permit for interior
House Drive. The Fire
and on the reco'lmll.endation of the building
Rem Bennett. seconded by Elbert Coalson to
was unanimous.
. a
grant the permit.
Milton Poston. Jr.,
at the Smyrna First
approved by the
the
and Building
the vote was unanimous.
a permit to the
Baptist Church. 1275 Church
or building
granted. subject to approval of the
Inspector. C. O. Canada seconded the motion and
Rem
gave a Street Committee report as follows
(1)
state grant for
Total cost is $57.
.67 miles of streets in
City is 97%
(2) The traffic light at Spring Road at Campbell Road is in operation.
has been requests
traffic light at
and the state is
been completed
Spring Street. The
now this request.
have them study
left turn signal is
that if the
the left turn signal at Atlanta and
only about seconds.
share of the
is $50,000.
(5)
to recent washouts. Bank Street has top pr:tority for repairs.
will he a
March to discuss
residents of the Pinehi11 Drive area on the
problems.
continue
and
385
(Continuation of
22.
Wrecker Company, the Cityof Smyrna's wrecker service
permitted and by companies who bave not
impound the signs not
business license.
City Attorney Chuck Camp asked that all ordinances passed in the future be
assigned an ordinance number immediately. Homer Kuhl requested Willouise Spivey
to assign numbers to ordinances.
Jerry Mills reported the Fire Committee had met and their recomDlendations
he tion the contract to Fire Station be awarded to J.
Fra Co., in the amount of ,656. C.. Canada seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous. Work will begin immediately. Jim Tolleson asked
the City Attorney if the original contractor architect could still be held
liable if repairs were made. Mr. Camp advised that since they had been properly
notified of the repairs to be made. they could still be held liable.
Jerry Mills reported that Fire Station 113 was in operation and dedication day
would Saturday, April 3rd at 10:00 A.M.
Upon the unanimous vote of the Fire Committee and full Council. Jerry Mills
made a motion to appoint Don Atkinson as Chief of the Smyrna Fire Department.
C. . Canada seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. According to
the doctors report he is good health. Civil Service Examination
have to be given for the Fire Chief position. Hubert Cochran is
Acting Assistant Fire
Jerry Mills made to raise the salary of Chief Don Atkinson effective
April 3. 1976 to the amount C. C. Porterfield was making when he retired.
Elbert Coalson seconded motion and the vote was unanimous. monthly
salsry is $1,345.
Approval was requested to accept bids on a Case garden tractor to be used at
King Springs Park. C. . Canada made a motion bids be requested to be opened
at the April 5 1976 council meeting. for a Case garden tractor. Model 224
14 hp. low profile reel mower; E-2 power thatcher; Brin1y compactor
rake. Jerry Mills the motion the vote was unanimous.
C. O. Canada motioned. seconded by
set to hear the appeal of the decision
Eugene Steven Crowe. The State Trooper
Mills that April 5. 1976 was the date
Recorders Court for the case of
made the arrest will be notified.
C. . Canada a motion to remove the and yard sales ordinance from
table. Jerry Mills seconded the motion the vote was five to one. Jim
To voted the motion. Upon request the motion was read as
"It 1 for person or to have a garage.
carport basement, yard without obtaining a permit from
the City Clerk. Permit ill $2. Permit will be good for one or two
consecutive sale. Resident will be permitted to have only one sale every
12 months Permit must show name. resident address and dates of sale. Anyone
found violation of the ordinance will subject to a fine not to exceed
$100.00. C. Canada to amend the original motion to specify
merchand1.se should be listed only merchandise owned or possessed
the owner of the permit will be allowed. Jerry Mills seconded the motion.
Coalson r hear from the audience before acting on the
motion. Jerry seconded by Elbert Coalson. that discussion from
the audience be people spoke in opposition to any ordinance
governing yard sales. . Kuh1 explained the purpose of an ordinance was to
make the yard sale legal that now anyone having sale was violating the
law. an ordinance we could control those advantage of these sales
ime. The motion for the amendment with the second were
vote was called for on the motion. The vote was four to
Tolleson. Bill Darby. Jerry Rem Bennett voted against the
C. . Canada and Elbert Coalson The motion lost.
a motion the City Attorney draw up an ordinance to cover
rummage or basement sales and present to council as soon as
seconded the and the vote was unanimous.
Mills recommended we pass an ordinance to control motor fuel dispensing
He stated only five or six service stations were in the city the
been to self-service. stated the big oil companies
over stations and converting to self service. the
others
were
(Continuation of March 22. 1976 Meeting)
man out of Jerry Mills made motion be
Darby seconded The motion was read
Camp advised the ordinance could possibly be in conflict with
law. also under section il2 the penalty should be prescribed. Jerry
Mills l:7ecommended to amend the ord.inance by adding to section il2.
by a fine not to exceed $300.00 per day, and each day constituting a violation."
Homer Kuhl stated he thought the ordinance was unconstitutional under the free
The City Attorney stated he thought the first step would
be to a moratorium until a. committee could study the ordinance and
reportoack to council. within 60 ,jays. The committee will be by
the Jerry Mills made a motion to amend the motion to the ol:7dinance
be enacted for a period of 60 days. It would be turned over to the committee
to report back to Mayor and Council their recommendations on this ordinance
or a new ordinance at the end of Bill Darby seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous. A vote was for the original motion. Jerry
Mills motioned the ordinance be approved as amended. Bill Darby seconded the
motion and the vote was unsnimous.
Homer Kuhl asked all. councilmen to try to hold expenditures in line.
Reporting on the Conference. Mr. Kuhl stated the Ceta
Program be continued Sharing Program has not been enacted
again and it seems to be in trouble. President Ford recommended
it be continued for 3/4 years.
also stated committee
priority of capital
Revenue Should start on
to have a meeting soon to set up the
for the new budgets. to be paid from
by April 1. 1976.
C. O. Canada thanked the Dogwood Garden Club for planting the beautiful
dogwood tree in Centennisl Park.
The
at
Parks and Recreation Kite Contest will be held at King
M. Saturday.
Park
reported the Smyrna
be 17. 1976. The
Street to Cherokee.
Concord Road. left
will begin at 12:00
defense units.
E1bert Coa1son
Little League Baseball Parade and opening
route is from Smyrna Drive-In south
on Cherokee to South Cobb left on South
Road to Spring Road and Park.
and a police escort is . a180 fire
made a motion the permit be
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
was appointed the first of the
not been appointed. He
about ..,getting one. Mr.
who was taking some added
out before appointing
we did have a personnel
should come
a motion be appointed
Tolleson seconded the motion. Discussion
the matter was held out of committee
been interviewed to about the job.
said we did need an Assistsnt as last Saturday
with was here, thought it was an executive
be made by the Mayor. . Kuhl stated the was
charter called for the appointment of City only.
original motion order to restate the motion.
second. Jerry a motion for the Finance
back to Council next council
an Assistant Clerk. Rem Bennett
the vote was unanimous.
year but
Kuhl
that we
and
City
he
a City
Mi11s
he
.
Jerry Mills
trative
the motion and
reported the Civi1
and he motioned
as to bids as they were the
motion and the vote was unanimous.
had $1.200.00 for a
under the C.S Contract
supplier. Jerry Mills seconded the
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funds allotted current budget
be used for additional warning equipment.
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
the EOC
Jerry Mi]_ls
team was competing in a national
21 and 22. They are paying their
asked if the City of Smyrna sponsor them
they would have lettered The City or
made a motion the city donate to
seconded the motion. C. Canada stated that
year we had several sponsorship.
donate and he would get the remainder
. Tolleson said they would need the money by
withdrew his motion and Jerry Mills withdrew
his second.
Meeting
at
P.M.
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