May 3, 1999 Council Meeting
May 3, 1999
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at Smyrna City Hall. The
meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
All council members were present. Also present was City Administrator Howard Smith, City
Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney J. Al Cochran and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Reverend Rick Carroll, Bethel Baptist Church, followed by the pledge
to the flag.
CITIZENS INPUT:
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Mayor Bacon recognized School Board Representative Curt Johnston and Ms. Inger Clements
from Argyle Elementary School. Ms. Clements stated they have a program at their school
entitled "Shining Star" which recognizes students with good positive character attributes and
introduced Herman Owens who gave a presentation on the Character Education Program word
for the month - citizenship. Mr. Owens was presented with a gift bag from the Mayor. Later
during the meeting, Ms. Clements announced Corrine Pugh had arrived and asked her to give
her presentation on sportsmanship. Mayor Bacon presented Ms. Pugh with a gift bag.
Mayor Bacon asked Councilman Scoggins to read a proclamation in honor of "Older
Americans Month." The proclamation was presented to Patty Bacon, Beth Lively and
members of the Golden Jonquils.
Mayor Bacon announced Item 3-A - Rezoning Request at 815 Windy Hill Road - has been
removed from the agenda at the applicant's request. Mayor Bacon stated the applicant had
submitted a letter asking that this request be withdrawn without prejudice and further stated
there were several people present to address this issue and they would be given the opportunity
to speak about this item.
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Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Sam Mose, 875 Parkway Drive, who asked when the applicant
could re-apply for a rezoning on the property. Mayor Bacon stated the applicant can re-apply
for the rezoning at any time but would have to start the procedure all over again, the property
would be posted, the Planning and Zoning Board would have to review it and then it would
come back before council and would be at least six weeks before the council would have the
issue on the agenda if the applicant reapplied immediately.
Councilman Cramer stated he had a petition signed by 59 residents of the Belmont Hills
subdivision who were opposed to the rezoning and stated he would like the petition entered into
the record. He then presented the petition to City Clerk Melinda Dameron. Mr. Cramer stated
he had also received information from City Attorney Cochran concerning the protective
covenants of the subdivision. Mr. Cochran stated there had been some question concerning the
covenants and further stated the original covenants were dated May 3, 1956, and under Georgia
Law those expired 20 years from the date of inception which was May 3, 1976, and the
property covered by the original covenants no longer exist. Mr. Cochran stated he had also
been asked if the covenants themselves stated they automatically renew, would they renew.
Mr. Cochran stated no, because that would be in conflict with State law and State law overrides
those covenants. Mr. Cochran stated in 1993 the State law was amended and requires that
covenants at the present time automatically renew unless 51 % of those whose property is under
those covenants evoked, in writing and put on the public record of the County that they desire
that the covenants not be renewed. Mr. Cochran stated when the 1993 law went into effect, the
covenants for the Belmont Hills subdivision had expired in 1976 and that property is not
covered by protective covenants. Councilman Cramer asked if an applicant could state he
would limit the business he wished to locate within a Limited Commercial zoning and Mr.
Cochran stated he could if he so desired and agreed to make that a condition of the zoning.
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Ms. Margie Mose, 875 Parkway Drive, stated the petition also states that the restrictive
covenants dated May, 1956, are still in effect because that was their understanding and further
stated that is what they were told less than a year ago by City Attorney Camp and they wish
them to remain in effect. Mayor Bacon asked if the covenants could be renewed. Mr. Cochran
responded not by 51 % and further explained that once a subdivision comes out from under the
covenants, they are not covered by any covenants. Therefore, only those people who agree to
be bound by the covenants could again be covered. A gentleman asked if the subdivision
covenants would be covered under the grandfather clause and Mr. Cochran responded no.
Councilman Cramer recognized Ray Seabolt who stated he wanted to go on record as being in
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opposition to the rezoning due to safety issues and traffic concerns. Councilman Cramer stated
it is apparent that the residents do not want the property rezoned.
Mayor Bacon recognized Sue Brissey who asked council if they have seen the article in today's
Atlanta Journal stating that Gwinnett County had thrown out their sign ordinance. She stated
that in Gwinnett County, you can no longer put a sign anywhere in that county. She then asked
if anyone on council was aware of this action and Mayor Bacon stated he was not aware of the
action until she presented him the article this evening. Ms. Brissey stated the signs on the
roadways in Smyrna are distasteful and commented that residents are placing trash and tree
limbs out on the right of way prior to the scheduled pick up day and the city is beginning to
look unattractive.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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(A) Rezoning Request - 815 Windy Hill Road (.252 Acres) - From R-15 to L.C.
Mayor Bacon stated this item has been withdrawn without prejudice at the applicant's request.
(B) Rezoning Request - East/West Connector at Camp Highland Road (8.15 Acres) - From
G.C. to RAD-Conditional, Townhomes
Mr. Smith stated Pulte Homes is requesting this rezoning for a townhome community and are
proposing 40 units on the 8.15 acres with an average of 4.91 units per acre. He stated this was
heard by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 12, 1999, and was approved by a 7-0 vote.
He stated the price of the homes would be in the $190,000 or low $200,000's with
approximately 2300 square feet in each home, two-car garages, separate doors. Mayor Bacon
stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the rezoning
request. There was not any opposition. A gentleman asked which portion of Camp Highland
was this going to affect. He stated he is the pastor of a small church in the area and they are
concerned with the talk of closing a portion of the road and how it will affect their church. Mr.
Lnenicka stated this should have no impact on closing any streets - this particular rezoning
request. Councilman Wood stated the item this gentleman is asking about is actually another
item on the agenda (the closing of South Argo Road) and does not affect the church in question.
A lady asked about the possibility of the price of the homes going up after the rezoning and
Mayor Bacon stated there is a good possibility the prices will go up after the development is
built. Councilman Lnenicka presented her with a copy of the development plan for her review.
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Councilman Lnenicka asked Jim Leiferman, Market Manager for Classic Homes by Pulte
Home Corporation, to come forward and briefly describe what they plan to do on this property.
Mr. Leiferman stated this is an approximate 8-acre parcel off of Camp Highland and the
East/West Connector and they are requesting zoning for 40 attached homes which are rather
large units. Mr. Leiferman stated this plan is a loop-plan with a small park or common area
that will include (as stipulated) a gazebo, pavilion or some other form of community gathering
area for the residents in the community. He stated the development is really a life-style
community and they are targeting older Americans, active adults and the secondary market
would be young professionals but the housing will be geared, completely master-bound plans to
what they consider single-level living. Mr. Leiferman stated attaching the units allows them to
provide a very low maintenance lifestyle, with brick fronts and the townhome association will
maintain the yards which will be irrigated and professionally landscaped and will be taken care
of by the homeowners association, which will be a mandatory joining by the homeowners. Mr.
Leiferman presented a proposed rendering of the homes and further stated there will be little
impact on the schools because these people are empty nesters. Mr. Leiferman further stated
there will be attached two-car garages and the units will be in units of three or four and will
actually have a couple of duplexes. Mr. Leiferman stated every home is determined in advance
with square footage ranges from 2300 to approximately 2600; interior appointments will be
upgraded lighting packages, trim and they finish out the garages. Councilman Lnenicka asked
Mr. Leiferman if they plan to stagger the front elevations and he responded yes. Mr. Lnenicka
asked if they plan to buffer the exterior road frontages and Mr. Leiferman responded the
exterior frontages will be buffered with either retaining walls which will be built out of an alum
block material, fencing where they don't have the walls, and will typically even use a fence on
top of the retaining wall; front entrance will be landscaped and fenced also. Councilman
Lnenicka stated some consideration had been given to gating the community but at this point
that issue has not been nailed down. Councilman Lnenicka asked Mr. Leiferman if they plan to
build private streets and he responded yes. Mr. Lnenicka asked if Pulte will build those streets
as much as possible to city codes and Mr. Leiferman responded they will build the streets to
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development standards within the community. Mayor Bacon asked again about the price range
and Mr. Leiferman responded $190,000 - $200,000's. Councilman Hawkins asked Mr.
Leiferman to address the issue of tree preservation and green area. Mr. Leiferman stated there
will be a green area in front of the community, however, that area will have to be graded and a
re-landscaped and re-vegetated site. Mr. Leiferman stated the area in the front will remain a
common area for the community. He further stated they anticipate grading the site and have
not done a tree survey to determine the effect on the buffers, what is on the boundaries of the
sites, if there is a tree-save area that is where they would encounter it. He stated their plans are
to fully sod and landscape any disturbed areas and fairly extensive landscaping plans for this
community. Councilman Hawkins asked if Mr. Leiferman was saying that other than the
perimeter buffer area there will not be a tree left standing. Mr. Leiferman stated he could not
speak to that exactly but that is...Councilman Hawkins asked if there is any way they could
save any trees and Mr. Leiferman stated it is a rough site, from an engineering standpoint very
challenging in order to get the sites on the parcel and there is a lot of grading to be done.
Councilman Lnenicka stated there is some severe topography that has posed some real
challenges in terms of sewer access to that site but he is also trying to balance this proposal
against the fact that the Future Land Use and the current zoning is General Commercial and
commercial land use and is not sure that if that developed like the shopping center across the
street how many trees the city would be able to save in that parking lot but Mr. Leiferman has
indicated a willingness to replant. Mr. Leiferman stated they plan to replant extensively and
not just shrubs and grass, but actually 2",3" and 4" caliper trees. Councilwoman Capilouto
asked Mr. Leiferman about the two-unit buildings and asked if he meant to imply duplexes.
Mr. Leiferman stated that by nature it is two-units attached and not actually duplexes. Ms.
Capilouto asked if there would be two units then green space and Mr. Leiferman responded that
was correct and then there would be three units and then four units and it is a technical term.
Mr. Leiferman stated these buildings will be 46-foot wide homes so they are very wide.
Councilman Wood asked Mr. Leiferman if they have built this type development in the area
and he responded they have just begun a similar development on Crabapple Road in Roswell
with a density of approximately 4.5 units to the acre.
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Mayor Bacon recognized Jennifer Freeman, 2392 Oakwood Way, who was sworn in by City
Attorney Cochran. Ms. Freeman asked about the park area in the proposed community and the
location of the entrance. Mr. Leiferman stated the entrance will be off the East/West
Connector at Camp Highland. Councilman Lnenicka asked Mr. Leiferman if he was managing
any other projects for Pulte in Smyrna and he responded he was managing Vinings Point.
Councilman Lnenicka stated he and Mr. Leiferman have talked concerning eighteen proposed
zoning stipulations and asked Mr. Leiferman if he was in agreement that they were acceptable
to him. Mr. Leiferman stated he had received them and they are acceptable. Councilman
Lnenicka made a motion that the rezoning request at the East/West Connector at Camp
Highland Road (8.15 acres) from General Commercial to RAD-Conditional, Townhomes, be
approved with the following stipulations:
1. There shall be protective covenants on all lots and there shall be a mandatory homeowners
association.
2. Adequate storm water detention shall be provided such that the development creates no
increased water run off for a lOG-year storm event. All plans must be approved by the City
Engineer.
3. All retention ponds shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive to homes
within the development. Retention ponds will be built to hold at least 110% of normal code
required capacity subject to approval by the City Engineer.
4. All utilities within the development will be underground.
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5. The developer will comply with the City's current tree ordinance and preserve as many of
the existing trees as possible.
6. A gazebo, pavilion, or other like structure will be constructed by the developer within a
common area. It will be of sufficient size to be used for homeowner association meetings.
The developer will install lights and ceiling fans.
7. There shall be a landscaped front entrance with signs giving the name of the development.
The flowers planted will include jonquils, the City flower.
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8. Protective covenants will include a restriction that no units may be rented or leased for a
period of less than 12 months. The covenants will also require all non-resident property
owners to keep the homeowners association advised on the current address and phone
numbers where they can be reached.
9. The minimum heated and cooled floor space for the townhomes will be 2,000 square feet.
10. All townhomes will have a two-car garage with double doors.
11. Streets within the development will be private but will be built in accordance with City
codes as much as possible and are subject to approval by the City Engineer. A minimum of
20 feet of brick or stone pavers will be installed at the entrance to the development.
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12. A combination of fencing and landscaping will be installed on exterior street frontages to
buffer the development and provide privacy.
13. All townhomes will have (as a minimum) brick or stacked-stone fronts.
14. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
15. The developer will install decorative streetlights within the development, subject to
approval by the City Engineer.
16. The protective covenants will require that all yards be sodded. Disturbed areas will be
sodded or replanted, and common areas will be sodded or landscaped, and irrigated, as
appropriate.
17. Minimum building setbacks shall be:
A. Front: 20 feet from back of curb.
B. Rear: 20 feet
C. Side: 20 feet between buildings
18. Adequate erosion control measures will be constructed before any site grading is
undertaken and will be maintained until permanent ground cover is established.
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Councilman Wood seconded the motion for approval of the rezoning request. Motion
was approved 7-0.
(C) Land Use Change - East/West Connector at Camp Highland Road (8.15 Acres) _ From
Redevelopment to Medium Density Residential
Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished
to make any comments concerning this issue. There were none.
Councilman Lnenicka made a motion that the Land Use Change at the East/West Connector at
Camp Highland Road (8.15 acres) from redevelopment to Medium Density Residential be
approved. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(D) Approval to Close and Abandon a Portion of South Argo Road (Existing Right of Way)
Mr. Smith stated the applicant, Chastain Glen, Inc., has made this request as part of their
development for Woodland Brooke and further stated the road goes through the subdivision,
Phase Two. Mr. Smith stated all postings and legal requirements for this closure and
abandonment have been met. Mr. Smith stated this property will be the equivalent of less than
two-tenths of an acre. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was
present who wished to make any comment regarding this issue. City Attorney Cochran
administered the oath to Tommy Mitchell.
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Councilman Wood stated this public hearing was set last month and this is an area off Camp
Highland Road that actually dead-ends into Highlands Park and the property owners on either
side of the property are the same - Chastain Glen. Mr. Wood stated the road is basically
already closed and there is a gate across it that prevents through traffic and there is no useful
purpose for keeping it open at that point. Mr. Wood stated the purpose of this action is to
officially close the road and the only way the city can do that is to abandon it stating it is no
longer needed as a street in the City of Smyrna. Mayor Bacon recognized Tommy Mitchell.
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Tommy Mitchell, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church on South Argo Road, stated his concern
was that the road closing might block access to their church. Councilman Wood assured Pastor
Mitchell that access to their church will not be blocked and will not adversely affect the
property. Pastor Mitchell stated the church owns approximately two acres and the property is
located on both sides of South Argo Road and asked for assurance that if they plan anything in
the future for their church that they would have access to their property. Mr. Wood stated the
road closure being discussed this evening does not affect the church.
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Councilman Wood made a motion to approve the closure and abandonment of South Argo Road
in Land Lots 607 and 618 consisting of 0.18 acres and the conveyance of same to Chastain
Glen Properties, Inc. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(E) Variance Request - 2654 Estelle Court - Reduce Rear Yard Setback from 30 Feet to 25
Feet
Mr. Smith stated the applicant, Mr. Roger Rosine, is requesting the variance for an addition to
his home. He further stated Mr. Rosine wants to add a porch and laundry room to his home
and without the variance it would encroach about three feet into the rear yard setback. Mayor
Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the
variance request. There was no opposition.
Councilman Cramer stated he has looked at the property and has no problem with the request.
Mr. Cramer stated the property abuts a vacant field and there are signatures from his adjoining
neighbor that they have no objection to this variance request. Councilman Cramer made a
motion that the variance request at 2654 Estelle Court to reduce the rear yard setback from 30
feet to 25 feet be approved. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved
7-0.
(F) Alcoholic Beverage License - El Pastoracito - 350 Pat Mell Road - Retail Pouring of
Beer and Wine
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Mr. Smith stated the applicant is Vi Kyong Kim and all the requirements have been met except
the Police Department investigation has revealed some problems and they were not able to
approve the request. Mr. Smith stated there is a letter in the file from Captain David Farmer
indicating the police department concerns about information that does match the information
filed with the Secretary of State's office. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked
if anyone was present who wished to comment on this issue. There were no comments.
Councilman Cramer made a motion that the alcoholic beverage license request for EI
Pastoracito at 350 Pat Mell Road for the retail pouring of beer and wine be tabled to the May
17, 1999, council meeting. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion to table was
approved 7-0.
(G) Alcoholic Beverage License - El Maizal Mexican Market - 1022-34 Windy Hill Road -
Retail Sales - Package Beer
Mr. Smith stated the applicant, Mr. Ernesto Acosta, is requesting to be the agent for the
establishment in Belmont Hills Shopping Center. Mr. Smith stated the applicant has met with
the Business License Officer and been given a copy of the alcoholic beverage ordinance and the
Police Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of the
license to Mr. Acosta who is a resident of Cobb County, Georgia. Mayor Bacon stated this is
a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this license
request. There was no opposition.
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Councilman Hawkins asked Mr. Acosta if this will be a package store or a grocery store. Mr.
Acosta responded it will be a package store. Mr. Hawkins asked Mr. Acosta if he has ever
owned a package store or held a license for that in the past. Mr. Acosta responded he had not.
Mr. Hawkins asked Mr. Acosta if he was planning to sell only beer and a few snack types
foods and he responded that was correct. Mr. Hawkins cautioned Mr. Acosta that patrons can
not purchase beer and then open it and consume it in the store. Mr. Acosta stated he
understood that. Mr. Hawkins asked Mr. Acosta if he understood and comprehended the
English language well enough to abide by all the laws that the City of Smyrna and the State of
Georgia have. Mr. Acosta responded he believed so. Mr. Hawkins stated the application is for
a new location and the map submitted meets all the distance requirements and the Police
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Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of the license to
Mr. Acosta. Mr. Hawkins advised Mr. Acosta that either the City of Smyrna, Cobb County or
perhaps the State may conduct sting operations by sending underage persons into the
establishment to see if the store would sell to minors and asked Mr. Acosta if he was aware of
that. Mr. Acosta said he was aware of that. Councilman Hawkins advised Mr. Acosta he
should card everyone to be sure they are 21 years of age or older. Mr. Hawkins asked Mr.
Acosta if he will be working there everyday and he responded he will. Mayor Bacon asked
who is Rigoberto Zamora and Mr. Acosta explained that Mr. Zamora is the owner. Mayor
Bacon asked why Mr. Zamora did not apply for the license and Mr. Acosta explained Mr.
Zamora is not an U.S. citizen. Mayor Bacon then asked Mr. Acosta that since the lease stated
the building will be used as a Mexican grocery, if he will be selling foods. Mr. Acosta
responded that they will be selling grocery store items and beer.
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Councilman Hawkins made a motion the request for retail package beer for EI Maizal Mexican
Market located at 1022-34 Windy Hill Road be approved. Councilman Scoggins seconded the
motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Approval of New Short Term and Long Term Disability Provider
Mr. Smith stated this item comes as a recommendation from the Human Resource Committee
which has been reviewing all the city's insurance contracts. He further stated the Human
Resource Committee recommends that the short term and long-term disability provider to
Standard Insurance Company which has an office near the city and will provide better service
and the rates will be better for the city. Mr. Smith stated there are a number of changes in the
coverage under the city's short and long term disability upon the review and recommendation
of the city's insurance advisor and the company.
Councilman Wood stated the city has recently had problems in the administration of the city's
existing program and this is an opportunity to move to another company which is very
reputable and will also provide a cost savings to the city. Mr. Wood stated Standard Insurance
Company will not only provide a cost savings in the premiums but will also provide the
following very important plan benefits: fraud investigation, vocational training, return to work
program/incentive, guaranteed claims management, Social Security disability assistance. Mr.
Wood stated the Human Resource Committee reviewed this and think it is a very good
organization and the program and the coverage is good. Councilman Wood made a motion that
the city contract the services of Standard Insurance Company to provide the city's short term
disability and long term disability insurance benefits effective July 1, 1999. Councilman
Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
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(B) Amendment to ICMA 401A Plan
Mr. Smith stated this is a request that comes from him regarding the retirement program that he
is under - the International City Managers Association. He further stated it permits the city to
withdraw tax-deferred funds from his salary as opposed to his making a post-tax contribution to
his retirement program. He stated this will allow a pre-tax contribution that would be required
of him as a part of the program.
Councilman Wood stated this is basically a simple amendment to the agreement between the
City of Smyrna and it does apply to the City Administrator and there may be others that come
under similar plans. Mr. Wood stated since the city is the plan holder this is an opportunity for
Mr. Smith at this time and maybe others in the future to implement an employee pre-tax
improvement on that portion of the funds that they contribute themselves. Councilman Wood
moved approval of the ICMA 401A Plan amendment. Councilman Cramer seconded the
motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
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COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
There were none.
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BID AWARDS:
(A) Bid Award (Bid #99010) - Grading Services and Asphalt Walking Trail (Cobb Center
Property)
Councilman Scoggins made a motion that Matriarch Construction, the low bidder meeting
specifications, be awarded the bid for leveling the property, building the walking trail,
surfacing the parks and hydroseeding at the Cobb Center property for a total cost of $411,551.
Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
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(B) Bid Award (Bid #99011) - Breathing Air Compressor System - Fire Department
Councilman Newcomb stated a part of the new equipment needed at the new fire station is a
high pressure breathing air system. Mr. Newcomb stated on February 15 the Mayor and
Council authorized the solicitation of bids and four bids were returned. Mr. Newcomb stated
the low bid returned was from Vitco Safety Products in Macon for $32,448. Councilman
Newcomb made a motion that the bid for the breathing air compressor system be awarded to
Vitco Safety Products for a total cost of $32,448. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion.
Motion was approved 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
*(F)
- *(G)
Approval of April 19, 1999 Minutes
Approval to Use Council Chambers on Thursday, May 6, From 7 - 10 p.m. - Ward 6
Meeting (Argyle Estates)
Approval to Use P.S.I. as Consultant for Asbestos Sampling and Analysis - Four City
Buildings (MUST Ministries Building, Fire Station #1, Former Museum) and 2640
Atlanta Road)
Approval to Request Bids - Asbestos Removal - (MUST Ministries Building, Fire
Station # 1, Former Museum and 2640 Atlanta Road)
Approval to Request Bids - Demolition of Four City Buildings (MUST Ministries
Building, Fire Station #1, Former Museum and 2640 Atlanta Road)
Approval of Extended Working Hours - Ben Hill Roofing & Siding Company, Inc.
Approval to Purchase a Replacement MCS Vehicle - Police Department
Councilman Newcomb made a motion to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding two items
to the consent agenda. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
Councilman Wood stated Ben Hill Roofing and Siding Company, Inc., has been contracted by
the Cobb County Board of Education to install a new roof on King Springs Elementary School
and the nature of the work and being able to work around school hours which means they can
not begin work until after 3:00 p.m. has necessitated this request. Mr. Wood stated he has
talked with the company about noise concerns and does not feel this will be a problem.
Councilman Wood made a motion to add *(F) Approval of Extended Working Hours - Ben
Hill Roofing & Siding Company, Inc. to the consent agenda with the following stipulations:
Extended work hours will be from 3:00 p.m. until 12 midnight - Monday through Friday; date
of extended hours - May 4 - June 30; if there are noise complaints from residents in the area,
the city may rescind the extended hours authorization.
Councilman Newcomb stated he would like to add *(G) Approval to Purchase a Replacement
MCS Vehicle to the consent agenda. Mr. Newcomb stated the price for the vehicle is $14,100.
Councilman Scoggins made a motion that items (F) and (G) be added to the consent agenda.
Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
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Councilman Lnenicka made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Councilman Newcomb
seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Wood had nothing to report this evening.
Councilman Lnenicka announced there will be a neighborhood meeting this Thursday evening
at City Hall for a meeting with a number of neighborhoods which will start at 7:30 p.m. Mr.
Lnenicka stated the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the rezoning proposal that is before the
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Mayor and Council at the May 17, 1999, meeting which involves the property on the east side
of Atlanta Road beginning at the former Exxon Station at Spring/Atlanta Road and going south
to and including Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Lnenicka stated the developer, Kim King, has a
proposal for a residential project on that site. Councilman Lnenicka stated he had met with the
developer on Friday and talked about some possible changes he may make to the plan but the
plan that is currently on the table and put before the Planning and Zoning Board was for 107
townhomes and 30 single-family detached homes with a starting price of $330,000 - $340,00's
and the townhome starting prices at $280,000 - $290,000's. Mr. Lnenicka stated this is a
large project - 19.5 acres - and a lot of impact potentially on the city and Ward 6.
Mr. Lnenicka stated he would like to announce this is the first anniversary of former
councilwoman Kathy Brooks Jordan's death and wanted to remember her to her family.
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Councilman Cramer announced the Jonquil Festival was a great success.
Councilman Hawkins stated he has also invited several residents of a part of Ward 4 to attend
the meeting at City Hall this Thursday night to discuss the Kim King & Associates proposal for
Atlanta Road. He then stated anyone who has an interest in the development is welcome to
attend the meeting.
Councilman Scoggins thanked the senior citizens for attending tonight's meeting to accept the
proclamation.
Councilman Newcomb gave a brief update on the landscaping on Spring Road. Mr. Newcomb
stated the plans are progressing for the city to do further landscaping on Spring Road in the
median. Mr. Newcomb asked Mr. Smith for a status report on the landscaping. Mr. Smith
reported the city will initially spend an additional $90,000 on that as part of the Spring Road
project. He further reported the City Engineer is meeting with Post Landscape this week to
begin developing plans for the additional landscaping to add ground cover in the medians and to
add low plants on some of the islands where trees would block visibility and to also plan for
additional plantings along the sides. Mr. Smith stated this is the first step and Post Landscape
has indicated it will take two weeks to a month to go out and design the area in keeping with
the budget. Mr. Smith stated the city is also waiting to hear about an ISTEA grant which will
provide funds to complete the Spring Road Linear Park or at least do a major portion of that
and the city should know something on that grant by July.
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Councilwoman Capilouto stated the only island in Ward 1 is before the pedestrian bridge at the
American Lung Association and the entrance into the school and also down to Park Drive. Ms.
Capilouto stated she has been assured there will be some ground cover in that island.
Mr. Smith stated there will be significant planting in front of the tennis courts at Jonquil Park.
Mr. Smith announced the opening of Aunt Fanny's Cabin and the Museum was a great success;
May 4 is Smyrna Night at the Braves with Mayor Bacon throwing out the first pitch.
Mayor Bacon announced the first summer concert feature "the Roaches" a Beetles-style band
will be Friday, May 14 on the Village Green.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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May 3, 1999, meeting - continued
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