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September 2, 1997 Council Meeting September 2. 1997 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 Charles E. Camp and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Reverend Jim Howell, Faith United Methodist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: - Mayor Bacon recognized State Representative Frank Bradford. Representative Bradford expressed his appreciation to Publix Food Stores and the other sponsors for their support of the U.S. lOK Classic Road Race held this past weekend. He also expressed his appreciation to the law enforcement personnel who helped with the race. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Rezoning and Land Use Change Request - Spring Road (10.37 Acres) - Rezone from General Commercial and R-15 to RM-12 (RID) Conditional - Change Land Use from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential Mayor Bacon stated this item was tabled from the last meeting. Mayor Bacon asked Councilman Scoggins to discuss this issue. Councilman Scoggins stated since this applicant came before the city, this has been a controversial issue. Councilman Scoggins expressed his appreciation to both sides for working diligently on this issue. He further stated late this afternoon, just before 5:00 p.m., the applicant came before the city and presented plans and conditions to meet the RID Conditional zoning. He further stated in order to allow the city time to study the documents presented he felt the item should be tabled. He then made a motion that this item be postponed until September 15, 1997. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Mayor Bacon stated the city will take action on this item at the September 15, 1997, meeting. Mayor Bacon asked if there was any public comment on this issue. There was none. Motion was approved 7-0. ... (B) Rezoning Request - Concord Road (52 Acres) From R-20 Single Family to RAD Conditional Mr. Smith stated Items 3-B and 3-C will be handled as one issue. Mr. Smith stated the applicant, Mr. Brad Thompson, is requesting the rezoning and annexation for 142 lots or 2.7 lots/acre and has provided the stipulations and conditions on the property which he is willing to follow. Councilman Wood stated there have been several discussions concerning these issues and Mr. Thompson has filed a letter with the city, dated August 21, 1997, asking that both items be tabled until the October 6, 1997, council meeting. He stated the reason for the request is to allow Mr. Thompson time to re-draw the layout of the subdivision and is requesting the additional time. Councilman Wood stated the rezoning and annexation of the property owned by Jane Lyle Wootton concern the same property. He further stated the property is under contract to Mr. Thompson. .... Councilman Wood made a motion that Items 3-B Rezoning Request - Concord Road (52 Acres) From R-20 Single Family to RAD Conditional and 3-C Annexation of 52 Acres on Concord Road in Land Lots 169, 191, 192 and 242 - Jane Lyle Wootton Applicant be tabled to the October 6, 1997, council meeting. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Mayor Bacon asked if there was any public comment concerning these issues. Mayor Bacon recognized Johnny Plunkett who spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Plunkett stated he will address the issue at the October 6, 1997, meeting. Mr. Plunkett stated he did not feel the developer was completely honest about the price of the homes in the previous development he built. He stated the homes were more expensive than the developer originally stated, and he did not have a problem with that, but the developer was not honest about that. Motion to table this item was approved 7-0. (C) Annexation of 52 Acres on Concord Road in Land Lots 169, 191, 192 and 242 - Jane Lyle Wootton Applicant See narrative above. Motion to table this item was approved 7-0. September 2, 1997, meeting - continued (D) Rezoning Request - Vinings Estate Subdivision (60 Acres) From R-15 to RAD Conditional Mr. Smith stated the applicant, John Wieland, is requesting the rezoning of the two tracts of land and is requesting 97 lots with 1. 6 units per acre; front yard setbacks of 20 feet with a 7.5 foot side yard setback with 15 foot minimum between houses. Mr. Smith stated this comes as a recommendation for RAD Conditional from the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the rezoning request. There was none. Councilman Wood recognized Mr. Wieland and expressed his appreciation at his being present tonight. Mr. Wood asked Mr. Wieland to explain why he is requesting the rezoning of the 60 acres. Mr. Wood stated this total area of the land being discussed is part of a 415 acre development and only 60 acres are being considered ..,. for rezoning from R-15 Conditional to RAD Conditional, single family. Mr. Wieland stated they have found that more people prefer lower maintenance lots than want the big lots. Mr. Wieland stated originally they planned about 350 homes total with the average land devoted to a home being about one acre but found most people do not want to maintain that much property. He stated they have developed The Highlands under the RAD guideline. He stated that the citizens who have purchased there are very pleased with it and they would like to continue that in the new area. Mr. Wieland introduced John Gillespie, Development Department for John Wieland, and asked him to further discuss the issue. Mr. Gillespie indicated on the plat of the property the two areas proposed for rezoning to RAD Conditional. Mr. Gillespie stated the entrance is currently on Cooper Lake Road with the amenities area just to the left of the entrance (four tell1lis courts, swimming pool). He further stated he felt the two tracts indicated will be an asset to the plan and work very nicely with the overall subdivision. Mr. Wieland stated he would be happy to address any questions. Councilman Scoggins asked if future plans are to eventually develop all 415 acres and Mr. Gillespie responded they do hope to develop the entire tract. Mr. Wood asked Mr. Wieland about the land development standards showing a minimum floor area of 1600 square feet. Mr. Gillespie responded that the Planning and Zoning Board requested 2000 square feet and they will comply with that. Councilman Lnenicka expressed his appreciation to Mr. Wieland for his cooperation during the development of the Heritage at Vinings Subdivision as pertains to drainage related issues and other issues as well. Mr. Wieland stated he enjoys working with the City of Smyrna. Councilman Wood made a motion that the rezoning request for the Vinings Estate Subdivision (60 Acres) from ..... R-15 to RAD Conditional be approved with the following lot development standards: 1. Lot area - minimum 11,000 square feet. 2. Lot width at building line - 70 feet 3. Front yard setback - minimum 20 feet 4. Side yard setback - 7.5 feet minimum with 15 feet between buildings 5. Rear yard setback - 25 feet 6. Street frontage at the right of way - 40 feet with 25 feet on the cul-de-sacs 7. Minimum floor area - heated space - 2,000 square feet Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Variance Request - Reduce Front Setback from 45 Feet to 29 Feet at 1500 Grace Meadows Lane Mr. Smith stated the applicant, Clifton Oliver of Oliver Custom Homes, states that a detention pond on the rear of the property makes it impossible to fit the minimum 2000 square foot home on the site under the existing requirements. Mr. Smith further stated he believes it is a drainage ditch rather than a detention pond that is requiring the variance request. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of the variance request. There was none. Councilman Wood recognized Mr. Oliver. Mr. Wood stated the property is in the Grace Meadows Subdivision and the particular lot involved is nearest North Cooper Lake Road at a cul-de-sac and the rear of the houses back up to Cooper Lake Road and most of the houses in the development have been built. He further stated this development is adjacent to Austin Lakes Subdivision and asked Mr. Oliver to explain the reason for the variance request. ..." Mr. Oliver explained that from plat that was submitted the dotted lines on the variance plat reflect a drainage ditch which is approximately 10 feet deep in the center and he stated he assumed the ditch was there to collect water off North Cooper Lake Road and Austin Drive and then release it into the creek beside it. Mr. Oliver stated this particular drainage ditch takes up approximately 50% of the back half of this lot. He stated they September 2. 1997. meeting: - continued are requesting the variance to allow them to move the house about 15 feet in front of the building line in order to stay as far away from the drainage ditch as possible. Councilman Wood stated Mr. Oliver had noted in his application that he has contacted the owners on both sides of the property (1501 Grace Meadows - Mr. Hughes _ and 1502 Grace Meadows - Ms. Lori Turner). Mr. Wood stated the letter was mailed to Ms. Turner on August 19 and Mr. Hughes has indicated he has no objection to the variance request. Mr. Wood further stated City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt and he visited the site today. He then stated that along North Cooper Lake Road there is a drainage ditch from the property line at Austin Lakes down behind these houses and then almost in the direct rear of this piece of property that Mr. Oliver is discussing, is a detention pond and a drainage ditch. He stated the drainage ditch is to control the flow of the water out of the development. Mr. _ Wood stated Mr. Hildebrandt took measurements for the city and it appears this will not present a problem for either of the adjoining property owners. Mr. Wood indicated no response has been received from Ms. Turner. Mr. Wood stated it appears to be a reasonable variance request. Councilman Newcomb asked Mr. Oliver to specify if he is attempting to avoid a detention pond or a drainage ditch. Mr. Oliver responded it is a drainage ditch. Councilman Wood made a motion that the variance request at 1500 Grace Meadows Lane to reduce the front setback from 45 feet to 29 feet be approved. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (F) Ordinance Amendment - Communications Towers in Light Industrial Zoning Category Mayor Bacon stated the first reading of the proposed ordinance amendment was August 18, 1997, and this is a scheduled second reading of the amendment tonight. Councilman Wood stated this relates to communications towers and the proposal is to allow this type of tower in the Light Industrial zoned districts. He further stated a good portion of the property in the City of Smyrna that falls in the L.I. zoning falls in Ward 7. Mr. Wood stated he understands the need for these types of towers but the city also wants to follow up on some things that may have an impact on this type zoning. Mr. Wood stated there is an application pending for such a tower in the Highlands Park Industrial area and while the owners of that property indicated they do not have a problem with it being located there, part of the procedure in Highlands Park is to ask their Architectural Review Committee to review such plans and make ... a recommendation and to solicit input from the owners association in Highlands Park. Mr. Wood stated a letter was sent out by Highlands Park last week to the owners with all the detailed information about a proposed tower in that area and the Architectural Review Committee asked that they be given a couple of weeks so they could get responses from the owners and know their position on this. Mr. Wood stated this could have a potential impact on a residential development that is being planned for that area. Councilman Wood made a motion that this item be tabled until the September 15, 1997, meeting of Mayor and Council. Mayor Bacon asked if anyone was present who wished to speak on this issue. Ms. Tracy Harris stated the members of the Highlands Park Association, owners of those properties, were in receipt of a letter last week and they have been asked to provide input. She stated thus far the input has been positive but they have another week and a half before the results are all in. She stated those comments will be reviewed and based on those comments go forward accordingly. She stated they feel this is a suitable location and want to investigate all issues the city may have and will do so in an expeditious manner. Ms. Harris then presented a letter to Councilman Wood. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion to table this issue to the September 15, 1997, meeting. Motion was approved 7-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Appointment to Clean City Commission - Ward 6 Councilman Lnenicka stated Sims Hawkins, who has been filling this post for the last year and a half has resigned due to travel and other commitments. Mr. Lnenicka thanked Mr. Hawkins for his years of service. Councilman Lnenicka made a motion to approve Eric Cash as the appointment to the Clean City Commission for Ward 6 to fill the unexpired term which will expire December 31, 1998. Councilman Hawkins seconded _ the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Ordinance Approval - Nonexclusive Franchises for Telecommunications Services within the City Mr. Smith stated this is due to the number of telecommunications companies that have requested permission to operate within the City of Smyrna and particularly to operate within the city's rights-of-way. Mr. Smith stated this ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney with the cooperation of the Georgia Municipal Association and has been reviewed by the Telecommunications Committee and the full council. Mr. Smith stated the ordinance deals specifically with the process for granting non-exclusive franchises to September 2. 1997. meeting - continued telecommunications services within the city, establishes the application and the application process, establishes the application fee which is non-refundable, establishes evaluation criteria which the city will use and the terms and conditions under which the franchise will exist including the compensation that will be paid to the City of Smyrna for the use of city rights-of-way, and to comply with the variance ordinances for a franchisee operating within the city boundaries. Councilman Hawkins stated the Telecommunications Committee met and presented to the council a proposed telecommunications ordinance. He further stated the one studied and reviewed was Draft #3 and upon entering the room this evening he was presented Draft #4 which the Committee has not had an opportunity to review. City Attorney Chuck Camp responded Draft #4 is a finalization of all the comments taking out the designated phraseology. Councilman Hawkins asked if Mr. Camp made changes discussed at the work session. Mr. Camp stated yes but none were of substance. Councilman Hawkins stated he would like the Telecommunications Committee to review Draft #4 before it is voted on. Councilman Hawkins made a motion that the ordinance approval for nonexclusive franchises for telecommunications services within the city be tabled until September 15, 1997. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (C) Validate Petition to Annex 87.62 Acres in Land Lots 405,406, 458 and 459 - King Valley Drive Mr. Smith stated this is to validate the petition for annexation of 87.62 acres in Land Lots 405, 406, 458 and 459 on King Valley Drive. Mr. Smith stated a public hearing date of September 22, 1997, has been requested and will be heard at a Special Called Meeting. Councilman Wood stated the full description of the property is indicated below: Property in Land Lots 405, 406, 458 and 459 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, designated as Tracts 1 and 2, and being a total of 87.605 acres as shown on survey prepared by Watts & Browning Engineers, Inc., dated June 3, 1996, V. T. Hammond, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2554, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a 1" open top pipe found at the intersection of the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road) (having a 50 foot right of way) with the southerly land lot line of Land Lot 459, said district and section; thence running north 89 degrees 54 minutes 10 seconds west as measured along the southerly land lot line of Land Lot 459, said district and section, for a distance of 1117.67 feet to a 1h" rebar found at the common corner of Land Lots 405, 406, 459, and 460, said district and section; thence running south 00 degrees 25 minutes 47 seconds west as measured along the easterly land lot line of Land Lot 405, said district and section, for a distance of 65.73 feet to an axle found and corner; thence running north 89 degrees 44 minutes 03 seconds west for a distance of 192.96 feet to a 1h" crimp top pipe found; thence running north 89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds west for a distance of 724.53 feet to a 1h" rebar found; thence running north 89 degrees 06 minutes 09 seconds west for a distance of 402.07 feet to a %" crimp top pipe found and corner on the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 405, said district and section; thence running north 01 degrees 11 minutes 06 seconds west as measured along the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 405, said district and section, for a distance of 66.07 feet to a %" crimp top pipe found at the common corner of Land Lots 387,388,405, and 406, said district and section; thence running north 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds east as measured along the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 406, said district and section, for a distance of 1319.53 feet to a Ih" rebar found at the common comer of Land Lots 386, 387, 406, and 407, said district and section; thence running south 89 degrees 25 minutes 02 seconds east as measured along the northerly land lot line of Land Lot 406, said district and section, for a distance of 608.14 feet to a 1h" reinforced rod found; thence running south 89 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds east as measured along the northerly land lot line of Land Lot 406, said district and section, for a distance of 349.77 feet to a VI" open top pipe found; thence running south 89 degrees 27 minutes 39 seconds east as measured along the northerly land lot line of Land Lot 406, said district and section, for a distance of 350.01 feet to a point located at the common comer of Land Lots 406,407,458, and 459, said district and section; thence running north 00 degrees 57 minutes 27 seconds east as measured along the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 458, said district and section, for a distance of 621.24 feet to a point and corner; thence running north 81 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds east for a distance of 305.07 feet to a lh" rebar and corner; thence running south 17 degrees 27 minutes 25 seconds west for a distance of 20.90 feet to a point; thence running south 41 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds east for a distance of 168.61 feet to a point and corner; thence running in a northeasterly direction as measured along the arc of a curve to the left, an arc distance of 122.76 feet (said arc being subtended by a chord bearing north 42 degrees 53 minutes 23 seconds east, a chord distance of 121.57 feet, and having a radius of 254.200 feet) to a %" crimp top pipe found and corner; thence running south 64 degrees 23 minutes 54 seconds east for a distance of 186.60 feet to a %" crimp top pipe found; thence running south 65 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds east for a distance of 121.84 feet to a I" open .... - -- September 2. 1997, meeting - continued ... top pipe found and corner; thence running north 71 degrees 37 minutes 22 seconds east for a distance of 119.59 feet to a 1" open top pipe found; thence running north 89 degrees 06 minutes 26 seconds east for a distance of 53.89 feet to a 1-114" crimp top pipe found and corner; thence running south 03 degrees 39 minutes 52 seconds west for a distance of 107.26 feet to a %" crimp top pipe found; thence running south 03 degrees 17 minutes 36 seconds west for a distance of 130.45 feet to a %" crimp top pipe found and corner; thence running south 26 degrees 56 seconds 59 minutes west for a distance of 43.40 feet to a point and corner; thence running south 10 degrees 09 minutes 08 seconds west for a distance of 130.00 feet to a %" crimp top pipe found and corner; thence running south 89 degrees 02 minutes 06 seconds east for a distance of 200.00 feet to a point located on the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road); thence running south 00 degrees 22 minutes 39 seconds east as measured along the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road) for a distance of 621. 78 feet to a point; thence running south 00 degrees 00 minutes 46 seconds east as measured along the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road) for a distance of 483.95 feet to a point and corner; thence running south 89 degrees 47 minutes 38 seconds west for a distance of 200. ex) feet to a point and corner; thence running south 00 degrees 27 minutes 12 seconds east for a distance of 120.00 feet to a 1-1/4" open top pipe found and corner; thence running north 89 degrees 47 minutes 39 seconds east for a distance of 199.67 feet to a point located on the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road); thence running along the arc of a curve to the left as measured along the westerly right of way of King Valley Drive (aka King Valley Road) an arc distance of 200.00 feet (said arc being subtended by a chord bearing south 01 degrees 02 minutes 41 seconds east, a chord distance of 200.00 feet; and having a radius of 12215.555 feet) to the point of BEGINNING. Councilman Wood made a motion the petition to annex 87.62 acres in Land Lots 405,406,458 and 459 - King Valley Drive be validated with a public hearing date set for September 22, 1997, at a Special Called Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (D) Bid Opening - Bid #97035 - F250 Truck for Parks and Recreation Department Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: ... Southlake Ford Chuck Clancy Ford $16,789.75 $16,582.75 (with air conditioning) $15,922.75 (No air conditioning) $16,348.60 $16,349.00 $16,603.00 Perimeter Ford Tidwell Ford Hub Ford Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (E) Bid Opening - Bid #97037 - 40 Tables for Community Center Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: Mity-Lite, Inc. Atlanta Office Equipment Company $7,332.00 $6,712.20 Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (F) Bid Opening - Bid #97034 - Soil Shredder for Parks Department - Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: Sand Science, Inc. Finlay Hydrascreen USA, Inc. $19,400 $20,700 Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. September 2. 1997. meeting - continued (G) Bid Opening - Bid #97032 - UD 1400-E Landscape Truck for Parks and Recreation Department Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: Consolidated Disposal Systems Fouts Brothers - UD, IZUSU-GMC No Bid $30,925 - Councilman Cramer made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Department for their review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (H) Bid Opening - Bid #97033 - Two Riding Mowers for Parks and Recreation Department Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and read as follows: Georgia Turf and Tractor Presley Agri Supply Bells Ferry Ace Hardware $15,643.90 $15,055.40 $15,440.00 Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Parks and Recreation Department for their review with a recommendation brought back before council at the next meeting. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: There were none. BID AWARDS: ...., (A) Bid #97030 - Pavilion for Church Street Center Councilman Scoggins stated there has been some confusion in this situation. He stated the bids were mailed and returned. However, the question arose whether the concrete for the building should have been bid before the building. Councilman Scoggins made a motion this bid award be tabled until the September 15, 1997, council meeting. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. (B) Bid #97027 - Vehicle for Community Development Department Councilman Scoggins stated two bids were received late and inadvertently openedand included in the bid tabulation. Councilman Scoggins then made a motion to reject all bids and rebid this vehicle. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (1)* Approval of Minutes - August 18, 1997 Approve Installation of Speed Bumps on Evergreen Trail, Hickory Acres Drive and Leafmore Drive Approval to Use Council Chambers - September 4, 1997, from 7 - 9 p.m. for Ward 7 Meeting Approval to Use Council Chambers - September 10, 1997, from 7 - 9 p.m. for Village Green Homeowners Association Approval to Withdraw CDBG Applications for 160 Legion Drive Approval to Request Bids - Demolition of Old City Hall and Police Department Approval of 4-Way Stop - Evergreen Trail and Leafmore Drive Approval to Close Eastbound Lane of Highlands Parkway from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. - September 20,1997, for IBM "Family and Friends Day" Celebration Permission to Close Ridgecrest Road between Manor Drive and Valley Drive on Saturday, September 6, 1997, from 5 - 8 p.m. for a Neighborhood Block Party .... Councilman Hawkins made a motion to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding an item to the Consent September 2, 1997, meeting - continued Agenda. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. Councilman Hawkins made a motion to add as Item (I) Permission to Close Ridgecrest Road - between Manor Drive and Valley Drive _ Saturday, September 6, 1997, from 5 - 8 p.m. for a Neighborhood Block Party. Councilman Hawkins stated the special guests will be Mayor A. Max Bacon, himself, State Representative Randy Sauder and probably State Senator Chuck Tanksley. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion to add this item to the consent agenda. Motion was approved 7-0. Councilman Wood made a motion the Consent Agenda (Items A through I) be approved. Councilman _ Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman Capilouto stated there is no report from the Fire Department this evening. Ms. Capilouto mentioned the Spring Road area in front of Argyle School. Ms. Capilouto stated the left-turn lane in front of the school has been narrowed. Ms. Capilouto stated she has spoken with the Cobb County D.O.T. and City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt met with their representatives on Friday. Cobb County indicated it will be two months before they can re-stripe that portion of the road. Ms. Capilouto stated she had also spoken with Mr. Atwater, principal of Argyle School, and he has sent letters home with all students asking their parents not to make a left turn at that location (westbound on Spring Road) because it will block traffic westbound on Spring Road. Ms. Capilouto further stated the City Engineer has taken out the left-turn arrow signal in the traffic light and has put up a sign indicating "No Left Turn" as a temporary measure. Ms. Capilouto pledged the road will be completed before the two months are up. Councilman Newcomb stated there were no reports from Court Services or Police Departments this evening. Councilman Scoggins stated the Parks and Recreation Department is working very hard and are in receipt of a new bus for the seniors. Councilman Hawkins asked that the members of the Telecommunications Committee remain for a brief meeting of the proposed ordinance amendment regarding the nonexclusive franchises for telecommunications .. services within the city. He also invited any other interested parties to attend the meeting. He stated the meeting will be in the conference room on the second floor of the City Hall building. Councilman Cramer announced the upcoming Beach Party from 6 - 11 p.m. on Friday, September 12; the fall festival scheduled for October 18 and 19; and the newsletter will be mailed out in the next water bill. Councilman Cramer commended Maryclaire Andres for getting her sixth publication in the Nation's Weekly Newsletter promoting Smyrna. Councilman Lnenicka advised the residents of Smryna and Vinings of an upcoming meeting Monday, September 8, 1997, from 5:30 _ 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 at the Galleria Center. He further stated the Georgia D.O.T. has scheduled a public information meeting to afford any citizen an opportunity to be heard in connection with the proposed improvements to the 1-285 and Paces Ferry Interchange and the two intersections adjacent to that interchange - Paces Ferry Road and Cumberland Parkway and Paces Ferry Road and Spring Hill Road. Councilman Wood reminded the citizens of Ward 7 there will be a meeting on Thursday evening, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed rezoning at Concord Road and Havilon Way, approximately a 6.5 acre tract, and any other issues of interest to the citizens of Ward 7. Mr. Smith stated the Police Department will officially move into the new public safety facility on October 1. Mr. Smith stated request for bids for the demolition of the old city hall and police station was approved in the Consent Agenda this evening and that demolition will very much change the look of downtown Smyrna. Mr. Smith further stated the city plans to use as much soil as possible from that site to fill in the site at the corner ... of West Spring and Atlanta Road to prepare for the retaining wall to build a welcome center and a new Smryna museum, which will be a re-building of the historic train depot. He stated in the next few weeks Aunt Fanny's Cabin will be moved to a site for further restoration using funds from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund. Mr. Smith stated the Mayor and Council hosted a luncheon for all the teachers at Campbell High School last week and the city is also planning to host a special get together for the International Baccalaureate parents and students on September 24. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. September 2. 1997. meeting - continued fl~ A. MAX BACON , MAYOR 6tjk-t-/ A)lf1vJ.~ MELINDA DAMERON, CITY CLERK '" -\ g~~%~~~IUiJ1'\~~~~' /'l., J-<JLl - RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2 d4~~~ BILL SCOGGINS, ARD 3 ~E~D~~ .... ....