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July 7, 1961
A special meeting was called on the above date in accordance with the Charter of
the City of Smyrna to hold a public hearing before the. M~or and Council for the pur-
pose of considering zoning from R-l to R-2 the property of Briar-Moor, Inc. located on
the south side of Powder Springs Street east of American Oil company property.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided - all councilmen were present except J. B. Ables and
J. K. Chastain.
Spokesman for Briar-Moor, Inc. was Garvis L. Sams. Approximately seventy citizens
were present.
Action came during the one hour discussion on motion by W. L. Keck: - "We deny the 0
app~ication of Briar-Moor, Inc. to rezone the area from R-l Residential to R-2 Multiple
Housing." Motion seconded by R. J. Austin. Voting for the applicatio n - none. Voting
against the application- R. J. Austin, H. E. Ingram, R. J. McCurry and W. L. Keck.
Motion won by unanimous vote. Councilman W. B. Sanders was not present on the call to
vote.
Meeting adjourned 8:05 P.M.
July 10, 1961
The regular meeting of M~or and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia
on July 10, 1961. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided, and all council members were present.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Invocation by H. E. Ingram.
In the first order of business, Mr. Paul Grubb requested the council consider
sewerage in the area of Belmont Circle and Turner Drive, stating approximately thirty
property owners would be interested and easements through~his lots would be granted.
The annexation petition of Ward-Meade Investment Co. was denied and referred to
Committee Chairman H. E. Ingram. The property is located in Landlot 491 consisting of
212 feet fronting nn the north side of Cherokee Road and joins connnercial property pre-
viously annexed and known as Nu-W~ Cleaners. The Motion for annexation by R. J. Austin
lost by reason of the zoning clause under Section No.2. The vote for annexation:-
R. J. Austin. Against: - J. B. Ables, R. J. McCurry, W. B. Sanders, W. L. Keck and J. K.
Chastain. Abstain:- H. E. Ingram. Connnittee members assigned to study and report: -
H. E. Ingram, W. B. Sanders. and W. L. Keck.
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The cOTllllittee headed by J. K. Chastain reported on interviews, screening and
proposed selection of city engineering assignment on retainer basis. In discussion,
J. K. Chastain motioned this council consider the recommendation of the connnittee and
employ Mr. Harry F. Wiley as City Engineer effective July 17, 1961 at $450.00 per month.
Assignment covers all city engineering function, departmental coordination, layout,
designing, cost analyses, drainage problems and purchase requests. Will report to Mayor
and Council and further that said motion did not delegate or authorize supervisory res-
ponsibility. Motion to employ H. F. Wiley seconded by R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous.
Mr. Paul J. Brown requested sewerage facilities for a proposed trailer park located
in Landlot 346 west of South Cobb Drive and north of property owned by Glendale Enter-
prises, Inc. Mr. Brown stated: - .
(1) Owner will grant easement across Landlot 346.
I (2) Area will accommodate approximately fifty trailers.
(3) Will pay for sewer tap-on.
(4) Will pay for 2" water meter.
(5) Will pay $2.00 .per month per trailer for public sewerage.
(6) Will pay monthly water consumption cost.
Councilman W. B. Sanders and City Engineer to follow up.
Councilman R. J. McCurry reported on high cost of truck repairs and maintenance of
the Sanitary Department and recommended council consider purchase of needed equipment
on lease contract basis. Spokesman from Atlantic Engineering Company called out purchase
price of Leach Packmaster, eighteen cubic yard body with F-800 Ford chassis. Held in
abeyance pending development and submission of cost analysis.
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SMYRNA LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION:
(1) Specifications changed from Roman brick to light cocoa brown on motion and
second J. B. Ables and R. J. Austin.
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(2) Specification changes of-heating and air conditioning unit were approved and
contract awarded to Advanced Refrigeration, Inc. provided all internal wiring
and controls are included in accepted bid of $7,000.00. Motion by J. B. Ables,
second by W. L. Keck and voted unanimous.
(3) Council approved the bid of Tatum Lumber Company covering price per unit on
2,800 concrete blocks.
(4) Approved on J. K. Chastain's motion the sale of used grade beam forms in the
amount of $275,00.
~anutes of Mayor and Council covering June 1961 meetings were accepted as corrected.
Motion R. J. Austin, second H. E. Ingram. (J. B. Ables abstained by reason of absence
during June 1961.)
Motion by R. J. Austin to erect sign (YOUTH CENTER) over entrance of recreation
building lost for want of a second.
On motion of W. B. Sanders, City Attorney G. Conley Ingram was requested to render
official opinion for City of Smyrna as regards distance separating malt beverages stores
from churches and schools. ~D: Re-measurement of Cobb House Package Store was re-
quested upon receipt of attorney's ruling. Motion seconded by W. L. Keck and voted
unanimous.
Council authorized by unanimous vote that letter from Chairman of Streets Depart-
ment be prepared calling out discrepancies as a result of inspection of streets and
drainage in Hickory Hills Unit No.2. Motion by H. E. Ingram further stipulates denial
of building permits and utilities pending corrective action and compliance with existing
ordinances. I1otion seconded by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous.
Council on H. E. Ingram's motion approved repair of Ford dump truck for use in
Street Department maintenance and transporting repair materials.
- Council, on J. B. Ables' motion second by R. J. McCurry, declared the City-owned
property on North Avenue surplus and no longer needed by the City. Motion further states
this property (est. 30' x 50') be advertised for sale to the highest bidder with reser-
vation to accept or reject any and all bids. Voted unanimous.
Motion by W. L. Keck:- the hourly rate of Stanley Keener and Forest Bedford shall
be increased .05 per hour effective July 14, 1961. Seconded by R. J. Austin and voted
unanimous.
Motion to adjourn.
Adjourn - 11:05 P.M.
Next meeting - July 18, 1961, 7:30 P.M.
Purpose
- Rules and Regulations, Police and Fire Departments.
The following items appearing on July 10, 1961 agenda were deferred:-
ANNEXATION - CHEROKEE ROAD.
SIDNEY CLOTFELTER - COST OF ROCK EXCAVATION.
REPAIR CLAIM ON RENTED TRENCHER.
PLUMBING INSPECTION FEE FOR SE\^lERAGE AND HEAT&'1=(S.
SEWERAGE FACILITIES LL #346 (PAUL J. BR01tlN).
SANITARY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT.
LEASE, CITY-ovlNED PROPERTY ON SPRING STREET.
ORDINANCE - CONTROL OF CARNIVALS.
ZONING ORDINANCE (CHANGE UNDER URn CLASSIFICATION).
PROCEDURE - DISABILITY AND LIABILITY CLAI~B.
LEGAL OPINION - MALT BEVERAGE STORES.
SU RVEY - CITY O'vlNED PROPERTY, NJRTH AVENUE - LL # 593.
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July 18, 1961
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The meeting of Mayor and Council was held at 8:00 P.M., July 18,1961, at City Hall,
Smyrna, Georgia. M~or G. W. Kreeger presided and all councilmen were present except
W. 1. Keck.
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The purpose of the meeting was to discuss rules and regulations on the police and
fire departments and Annexation on Cherokee Road and North Atlanta Street.
In the first order of business, Mr. Quinton S. King of the King-Williams 1and
Company addressed the council calling out the modern office building proposed on North
Atlanta Street in 1.1. 445, 446 and 492, said property contiguous with the city.limits
on the eastern boundary of 1.1.419.
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Council looked with favor on the incorporation of the proposed professional building
and requested councilman W. B. Sanders and enPinper H. F. Wiley to resolve public sewerage
facilities to the area and secure necessary easements.
Council discussed Zoning Classification "Rll of section (2) of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance which refers to annexed property of unincorporated areas. Section (2)
was amended by J. B. Ables, seconded by R. J. Austin as follows:
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llAmend present City of Smyrna Zoning Ordinance (Section llR") to annex through
submitted petition, properties in the unincorporated areas of Cobb County, said ~~
petition shall callout the existing zoning category and shall be, upon couhcill~~:+""
annexed into City of Smyrna perimeter consistent with said zoning and City of Smyrna
Zoning Classification." Voted unanimous.
The petition of Ward -Meade Investm~mt Company requested annexation of property
east of the city limits on the north side of Cherokee Road--a distance of 212 ft~ east
of Nu-Way Cleaners on Cherokee Road and located in 1.1. 491.
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Motion by H. E. Ingram--
llWe annex the aforesaid lands into the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna
under Zoning Classification C-2 and further, petitioner agrees to abid8 by all 0
ordinances, codes and regulations of the City of Smyrna and to pay all 1962 city
taxes .or an amount equivalent thereto for services rendered."
Motion seconded by R. J. Austin and voted unanimous.
Council read the application of Arthur Bacon for a Malt Beverage Package Store
permit located at 135 North Atlanta Street and authorized advertising for two consecutive
weeks at the applicants expense. The date set for considering the application of Arthur
Bacon is July 31, 1961, 7:30 P.M. Mayor and Council discussed the proposed uniform Malt
Beverage tax. Figures submitted by City Hall called out the proposed tax rate for
Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta and Cobb County. As there was no action taken by
council on changing the Smyrna Malt Beverage tax rate, the item was deferred.
R. J. McCurry mentioned the condition of the South Cobb Pump StatIDn Equipment and
estimated repair cost. Council authorized repair of the pump equipment contingent on
the date the new station ,becomes operable.
Councilman Ingram read the revised rules and regulations coveling police and fire
depa~tment personnel. The amended rules and regulations were submitted to city attorney,
G. Conley Ingram, for review, correction and legality prior to publication.
There being no further business, council motioned to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned 10:40 P.M.
Next meeting: July 24, 1961; 7:00 P.M.
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July 24, 1961
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia
on the above date at 7:30 P.M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided, and all councilmer were
present except W. 1. Keck.
In the first order of business, the 1ibrary Board on unanimous vote accepted the
bid of Anning-Johnson Company in the amount of $1,550.00 covering labor and material
for poured gypsum roof for the Smyrna Public 1ibrary. Motion by J. B. Ables, seconded
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Mr. Eaves of A~erican Lafrance Company addressed council in reference to one used
fire truck fully equipped. Council deferred purchase of the equipment pending firm commit-
ment on the anticipated sale of the city owned equipment in the amount of $1,200.00.
Installation of landlot and corner post on the property of H. G. Poss was referred to
the city engineer.
The annexation of the North Atlanta Street proposed professional building was deferred
pending re-direction of the sewerage facilities and the necessary easements. Referred to
city engineer.
r I Councilman J. B. Ables was authorized to secure signature on lease agreement for the
~ city owned property located on Spring and Dundee.
Settlement covering excessive repair cost on rented trencher was referred to Tate Wright.
City Attorney G. Conley Ingram was requested by 11ayor and Council to draft amendment
to ordinance covering contvactors and subcontractors to include a uniform procedure for
controlling building permit fees.
Item #6 of the agenda referred to proposed sewerage and easement across landlot 346
~1 to east side of Old Concord Road and thence north to Jones Shaw Road. This item was deferred.
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~ Citizens appeared in council claiming non-compliance of the City of Smyrna Dog Leash
0: Ordinance in area of Woodlawn Subdivision. Council ruled not to amend the existing ordinance
0: and requested the Police Department to (a) issue warnings; (b) secure written complaint
on the second offense; (c) notify Cobb County Health Department for pick-up.
Council deferred action on sanitation equipment pending sealed bids to be opened
August 7, 1961 covering cost of 18 and 20 cubic yard garbage trucks. In connection with
this, R. J. McCurry reported anticipated savings in the amount of $514.00 per month through
the purchase of new equipment.
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Plumbing Inspector W. L. Westbrook proposed a m~n~mum service charge of $1.00 covering
inspections of sewerage lines and hot water heater installations. Decision was deferred
pending revision of the current plumbing code.
There was no action on the proposed uniform Malt Beverage Tax.
Council on H. E. Ingram's motion and second by R. J. McCurry, adopted the following
ordinance which restricts parking of vehicles on Cherokee Road. The motion grants per-
mission to park vehicles upon approval and/or permit from the City of Smyrna Police Chief.
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ORDINANCE
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Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna and it is hereby
ordained by authority of same, that a NO PARKING zone be created on the north and
south side of Cherokee Road in the City of Smyrna.
Ordinance, per motion, becomes eff ecti ve upon erection of "NO PARKING" signs. Voted
unanimous.
~otion to recess - R. J. Austin.
Meeting recessed 9:50 O'clock P.M. to
July 31, 1961 at 7:30 O'clock P.M.
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July 31, 1961
The continued meeting of Mayor and Council was held on the above date at 7:00 o'clock
P.M., at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. All council members were present except R. J. Austin.
The application of Arthur Bacon for retail Malt Beverage Package store located at 135
North Atlanta Street was discussed by council. No citizens appeared in opposition. Motion
by R. J. McCurry that the application of Arthur Bacon be accepted and malt beverages license
issued. Motion seconded by John K. Chastain, carried 4 to 2. Voting for:- Harry E. Ingram,
R. J. McCurry, W. L. Keck, and John K. Chastain. Voting against:- J. B. Ables and W. B.
Sanders.
The Smyrna Barber Shop requested permit for alteration of their property at 112 North
Atlanta Street. The buildin~ inspector was authorized on J. B. Ables' motion to issue per-
mit for teardown and remodel~ng. Voted unanimous.
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Recommendations submitted by the City of Smyrna Plumbing Board were approved by
council on motion by J. B. Ables, seconded by John K. Chastain, and voted unanimous.
A~endment to the plumbing code adds $1.00 to be charged for hot water heater connections
and $1.00 charge for sanitary sewer tap-on inspection.
A report prepared calling out the minimum and maximum rate spread for salaried
personnel of the City Hall Staff was read in council. Motion by J. B. Ables: - "The
rate spread as submitted shall be adopted and in effect as of August 1, 1961."
Seconded by R. J. McCUrry and voted unanimous.
MEMD: Council reserves the right to govern all salary and wage adjustments.
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Council deferred action on the proposal of the Junior Chamber of Commerce to
register citizens for the coming election and assist as registrars and electior managers.
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The quotation and proposal from C. W. Matthews Contracting Company was accepted
upon motion by R. J. McCurry. The accepted proposal ($960.00) covers the specifications
and cost for a portion of the Reed Drive paving improvements.
SIX MONTHS FINANCIAL REPORTS
Departmental budget reports covering the first six months of 1961 were distributed
in council and variations noted. The combined summary showed the actual expenditures of
the General Fund to be $1,722.31 in excess of six months authorized budgets. The General
Fund estimated imcome for six months was $216,174 compared to the actual $224.040.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger called attention to the six months operations cost in excess of
revenue of the Maintenance Department. The analysis showed $10,578.00 deficit. Mayor
G. W. Kreeger recommended closing out the department, transferring four employees to the
Water and Sewerage Department and one employee to the Streets Department, and terminating
as of this date the balance of personnel. Councilman J. B. Ables motioned that the Mayor's
recommendation be adopted and made effective August 1, 1961. Seconded by John K. Chast-
ain. The vote for adoption was 5 to 1, W. B. Sanders voting against. B,y unanimous vote,
City Hall was authorized to issue salary check through week ending August 5, 1961 to the
head of the Maintenance Department, Mr. T. N. Wright.
Motion to adjourn by John K. Chastain.
Adjourned 8:10 o'clock P.M.
Next meeting August 7, 1961 at
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