June 5, 1995 Council Meeting
June 5, 1995
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 0 'clock p.m. All council members
were present. Also present was City Administrator Bob Thomson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City
Attorney Charles E. Camp, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Finance Director Claudia Edgar, Assistant Public
Works Director Ray Curtis, Police Chief Stan Hook, Interim Library Director Doris Morris, Parks and
Recreation Director Steve Ciaccio, Community Relations Director Kathie Barton, Clean and Beautiful
Coordinator Ann Kirk, Personnel Director Mary Ann White, Chief Building Official Scott Stokes and
representatives of the press.
... Invocation was given by Reverend Scotty Davis, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, followed by the pledge
to the flag.
Mayor Bacon recognized Mary Ann White, Director of Human Resources. Ms. White announced the
death of Public Works employee David Mann on Thursday, June 1.
Ms. White then announced the "Team of the Month" award for the month of May was being presented
to the staff at the Library. Ms. White asked Ms. Morris, John Patrick and the Library staff to come
forward: Cheryl Crain, Margaret Herring, Tonda Morris, Pam Ploof, Tim Vaughn, Rita Davis, Pat
Hawes, Elizabeth Hopkins, Dixie James, Anita Dahl, Jeanne McCoy, Shay Nichols, Jason Sams, Aimee
Walker and Faye Wood. Not everyone was present but those who were received a certificate and a check
in honor of being selected "Team of the Month" for May, 1995.
CITIZENS INPUT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Variance Request - 1940 Inverness Road - Reduce Side Yard Setback from 10 Feet to 1
Foot
Mr. Thomson stated the applicant, Don S. Ferguson, is requesting the variance from 10 feet to 1 foot
in order to build a two-car garage.
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Mayor Bacon asked Mr. Ferguson to come forward. Mayor Bacon then stated this is a public hearing
and asked if there was anyone present in opposition to the granting of this variance request. There was
none.
Councilman Newcomb stated the actual setback being requested is four feet, not one foot, and then asked
Mr. Ferguson to explain the details of his plans. Mr. Ferguson stated the home was built in 1958 and
had a single-car carport and later a pad was poured beside that for additional parking but the pad was not
covered. He stated the variance they are requesting is to put a roof over the second part and enclose all
of it to make a two-car garage.
Councilman Newcomb stated he would like to state the concrete pad has been there a long time and he
has been out and inspected the site. He further stated he feels this request meets all the qualifications of
hardship in the Ordinance and asked for any public comment either from the councilor the audience.
There was none.
Councilman Newcomb made a motion the variance request at 1940 Inverness to reduce the side yard
setback from 10 feet to four feet be approved. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was
approved 7-0.
(B) Variance Request - 3639 Alpine Drive - Reduce Side Yard Setback from 10 Feet to 2
Feet
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Mr. Thomson stated the applicant, Mr. Bill Geter, is requesting the variance in order to build a 12 ' x
24' aluminum awning and carport on the side of the home. Mayor Bacon asked Mr. Geter to come
forward. Mayor Bacon announced this is a public hearing and asked if there was anyone present in
opposition to the granting of this variance request. There was none.
Councilman Hawkins asked Mr. Geter to briefly explain his plans. Mr. Geter stated the home is thirty-
plus years old and does not have any covered parking area. He stated the driveway has been there since
the home was built but there has not been any cover over it. Mr. Hawkins asked if this will be simply
an aluminum cover with no sides, just to cover the parking area. Mr. Geter responded that was correct.
Mr. Hawkins stated for the record there was a sign put in the yard and no neighbors voiced any
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objections to the variance request. Mr. Geter stated he has a letter from his neighbor stating she has no
objection to the building of this carport. Councilman Hawkins then made a motion the variance request
for 3639 Alpine Drive to reduce the side yard setback from lCl feet to 2 feet for the purpose of building
a carport be approved. Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-Cl.
(C) Business License - Ironclad Security Services, Inc. - 1262 Concord Road, Suite 103
Mr. Thomson stated the applicant, Mr. Frederick Villalba, has applied to be the agent for the
establishment and has been given a copy of the Ordinance. He further stated Mr. Villalba is requesting
a business license for a burglar alarm company, Ironclad Security Services, Inc. Mr. Thomson further
stated the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this
business license.
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Mayor Bacon asked Mr. Villalba to come forward. Mayor Bacon also announced this is a public hearing
and asked if anyone was present in opposition to the granting of this business license application. There
was none.
Councilman Hawkins told Mr. Villalba that to be in the security business in the city of Smyrna is a
privilege license which means the city does not automatically grant such licenses. He further stated they
city looks closely at these types of businesses. He then asked Mr. Villalba to tell the Council a little
about his background in the business, State certifications that he might have, etc. Mr. Villalba stated they
have been in the business since June, 1994, and his partner is Edward Chiles, Jr. He stated the elder Mr.
Chiles has operated a security company for approximately twenty-five years and he and Mr. Chiles have
worked for that company for a number of years. He stated both he and his partner have been in the
military and that is where they received their electronics experience and they are licensed by the State.
He stated they install residential and business security systems.
Councilman Hawkins stated for the record that the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that
would preclude the issuance of this license.
Councilman Wood asked Mr. Villalba if he sells and services security systems and Mr. Villalba
responded that was correct. Mr. Wood then asked where the alarm sounds should it go off. Mr. Villalba
stated they sub-contracted that portion of the business to a business named CMS which is located near
Lakeland, Florida.
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Councilman Hawkins made a motion the business license request for Ironclad Security Systems, Inc., at
1262 Concord Road, Suite 103, be approved. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was
approved 7-Cl.
(D) Alcoholic Beverage License - Aga Khan Services, D/B/A Spring Road Food Mart - 1825
Spring Road - Retail Sales - Package Beer and Wine
Mr. Thomson stated Antoinette D. Brown will be the agent and manager for the establishment and has
been given a copy of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance and the Business License Officer has gone over
the guidelines with her. He further stated the Police Department investigation revealed nothing that
would preclude the issuance of this license.
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 none.
Councilman Scoggins asked Ms. Brown if this is the same location as the Circle K. Ms. Brown
responded that was correct. Councilman Scoggins stated for the record that 1825 Spring Road is a typo
error for this location and the address should be 1829 Spring Road. Councilman Scoggins asked Mr.
Mike Chitalwala, the owner, to come forward. Councilman Scoggins asked Ms. Brown if she understood
the title of agent and she responded she did. Mr. Scoggins asked Ms. Brown how she plans to ID people
who come into the store. Ms. Brown responded she will not sell alcohol to anyone without asking for
ID, and will not sell alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age. Councilman Scoggins asked if our
Business License Department assisted her with the ordinance and explained the license to her. She
responded they did.
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Councilman Newcomb asked about the chain of ownership. Mr. Dhanani stated Fatima is the landlord
who owns the property and he operates the business. Councilman Newcomb asked Mr. Dhanani if he
understood the responsibilities associated with this business. Mr. Dhanani responded yes.
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Councilman Wood stated he wanted to be sure Ms. Brown understands the responsibilities of the agent
in an establishment of this type. Ms. Brown responded she did. Councilman Wood also reminded her
of the possibility of sting operations being conducted at this location.
Mayor Bacon asked Mr. Dhanani if he had considered being the license holder for all the locations he
owned and Mr. Dhanani stated he did not meet the requirement of being a resident of Cobb County.
Councilman Newcomb asked the gentlemen if they understood that if Ms. Brown was no longer and
... employee of the company and was not at that location, they would have to submit an application for a
new agent. They responded they understood that.
Councilman Scoggins made a motion the alcoholic beverage license for retail beer and wine for Aga Khan
Services, D/B/A Spring Road Food Mart at 1829 Spring Road be approved. Council Newcomb seconded
the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(E) Alcoholic Beverage License - Heinz Enterprises, Inc., D/B/A Snappy Tomato Pizza -
4924 South Cobb Drive, Suite D - Retail Pouring - Beer and Wine
Mr. Thomson stated Snappy Tomato Pizza is located at 4924 South Cobb Drive, Suite D, formerly
Buffalo Bob's. He further stated Patrick Muscarnere has been given a copy of the Alcohol Beverage
Ordinance and the business license officer has gone over the guidelines. He also stated the applicant is
requesting that the license for the establishment be approved in his name. He also stated the Police
Department investigation revealed nothing that would preclude the issuance of this license.
Mayor Bacon asked the applicant to come forward and stated this is a public hearing and asked if there
was anyone present in opposition to the granting of this license request. There was none.
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Councilman Wood asked Mr. Muscarnere if Heinz Enterprises, Inc., is the parent company doing
business as Snappy Tomato Pizza. Mr. Muscarnere responded that was correct. Councilman Wood then
asked if Mr. Muscarnere would be the agent or the manager. Mr. Muscarnere responded he will be the
agent and manager.
Councilman Newcomb asked Mr. Steve Heinz, co-applicant for this establishment, to come forward. He
then asked Mr. Heinz if he understood the responsibilities under this ordinance. Mr. Heinz responded
he did.
Councilman Wood asked Mr. Muscarnere if he had ever been an agent before and Mr. Muscarnere
responded he had not. Councilman Wood then made a motion the alcohol beverage license for retail
pouring of beer and wine at Heinz Enterprises, Inc., D/B/A Snappy Tomato Pizza at 4924 South Cobb
Drive, Suite D, be approved. Councilman Scoggins seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Bid Opening (95006) - Mimosa Circle Water Line
Mayor Bacon asked if there were any bids in the audience. There were none. The bids were opened and
read as follows:
Ardito's Ditching and Pipeline
Davis Contracting Company
Campbell Contracting Company, Inc.
$ 7,968.25
$12,278.00
$11,354.50
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Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bids be turned over to the Public Works Committee for their
review and a recommendation to be brought back before the council at the June 19, 1995, meeting.
Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(B) Ratify Decision of Hearings Officer - 1119 Medlin Street
Mr. Thomson stated council action is required due to city ordinance and state code concerning the
findings of fact by the Buildings Hearings Officer and the finding of the Hearing Officer was to have the
structure demolished with a lien placed against the real property for the cost of the demolition.
Councilman Hawkins stated this issue was before the Council thirty days ago and the Building Hearings
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Officer did rule that the building did need to come down. He also stated that the property owners have
yet to repair the huilding after it hurned several years ago and it is a dangerous situation. He reminded
everyone that thirty days ago the owner of the apartment was here and assured the council they would
take the huilding down very promptly. He also stated one reason for the delay was they had not had an
ashestos abatement done and they felt there was some asbestos in the building. Mr. Hawkins stated he
felt at that time it was prudent to give them an opportunity to take the huilding down rather than the city
having to do it. He stated he is disappointed to report that the building is still standing. Mr. Hawkins
stated he has asked Scott Stokes, Chief Building Inspector, to make a recommendation to the council.
Mr. Stokes stated he has talked with the demolition contractor today and he indicates that on June 1 the
ashestos paperwork was turned over to the State for the H)-day approval and it will take approximately
two days after that is received to remove the asbestos. He further stated the contractor indicated he will
not he able to begin until the week of June 19 on the demolition of this huilding. Mr. Stokes stated he
would like to recommend that if nothing has happened on June 24, the city go ahead and have the
building demolished.
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Councilman Hawkins asked Mr. Stokes if the City could go in and do this without incurring any EP A
fines and Mr. Stokes responded when we go in to demolish a building the asbestos is removed by an
ashestos contractor. Mr. Stokes stated an estimate for the complete removal of ashestos and demolition
of the huilding is approximately $18,000.
Councilman Hawkins made a motion that Mr. Stokes be given the authority to begin demolition on June
24, 1995,at 8:00 a.m. if the building has not already been demolished. Councilman Scoggins seconded
the motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
(C) Ratify Decision of Hearings Officer - 2581 Carolyn Drive
Mr. Thomson stated the hearing for this property was held May 4, 1995, and findings of fact produced
under State law require that the Mayor and Council ratify the decision of the Hearings Officer which is
to clean up the property instead of demolishing it. He further stated the trash, junk, inoperative vehicles
and other unsanitary items on the property are recommended to he removed and cleaned up with the cost
of the clean up heing placed as a lien against the property.
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Councilman Patrick stated he has checked out the property located at 2581 Carolyn Drive and has
reviewed the findings of fact produced by the hearing held on May 4 and noticed that none of the
corrective action has heen taken. Councilman Patrick also stated there are some pine trees on the
property which could fall on adjacent property. Councilman Patrick made a motion the decision of the
hearings officer be ratified and the city take whatever action is necessary to see that the vehicles, other
accumulated trash and other prohlems be removed and a lien he placed against the property. Councilman
Newcomb seconded the motion. Councilman Wood asked if it was true that the property owners did not
attend the hearing held on this property even though they were properly notified. Councilman Patrick
responded that was correct. Mr. Stokes reported the property owner did not show for the scheduled
meeting and the meeting did last for ahout an hour. The property owner was informed of the findings of
the hearings officer and the owner indicated that day that he would go ahead and take care of the situation
before it reached this point. Councilman Wood asked again if the property owner had heen notified and
Mr. Stokes responded he had. Councilman Hawkins then stated this motion would give the city authority
to go on the property and clean it up. Mr. Stokes responded the city plans, if the motion is approved,
to have wreckers on the property tomorrow and haul off the two vehicles that are there and coordinate
with Public Works to have their crews go out with a hack hoe and clean up the trash that is on the
property and then weekly cut the property until someone decides to do something. Councilman Hawkins
then stated a lien would he placed against the property so it can not he sold or change ownership until
that lien is satisfied. Mr. Stokes stated that was correct. Councilman Hawkins then asked if our legal
department approved this action and Mr. Camp responded they did. Councilman Newcomb stated this
is a last-step approach to this problem and he fully supports what Mr. Patrick is doing. Councilmen
Hawkins and Scoggins both stated they support the motion. Mr. Scoggins noted he has had three
properties in his ward that this same action has been taken against. Motion was approved 7-0.
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(D) Ordinance Amendment - Housing Policy
Mr. Thomson stated this is an amendment to make more specific the definition of a bedroom/sleeping
room or a hed to enahle the city to enforce the ordinance on the books now and to allow that the health,
safety and welfare of the community is protected so that when inspections are done, the city can tell the
folks where the rooms are and what the definition of a bedroom is and in terms of the numher of
residents per bedroom.
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Councilman Newcomb stated the city often times receives comments from citizens that there seems to be
a lot of people living in a particular dwelling unit. He further stated the ordinance amendment is an
effort to tighten up the definition in the ordinance that will help the City officials as they go out and do
inspections. He stated that the ordinance now states that no more than three unrelated persons may live
in a dwelling unit, which is one limitation, and the city does not plan to change that. The second
limitation is based on the number of persons per square foot in a bedroom. The ordinance says, based
on the State Housing Code, that for the first person there must be 70 square feet of sleeping space; the
second person has to have 50 square feet; so a bedroom would have to be a minimum of 120 square feet
to have two persons in it; for every additional 50 square feet in a bedroom you could have a third person
and so forth. He further stated the city has looked at several different ways to try to determine how the
city could limit the number of persons sleeping in a dwelling unit and the city's recommendation is to
change the definition of a bedroom and to put in a definition of a bedroom that would prohibit folks from
using living room quarters as a bedroom. He also stated the definition would be added to the Standard
Housing Code referred to by the Smyrna Code of Ordinances to define a bedroom as a
"room furnished with a bed and intended primarily for sleeping, that includes doors and hardware to
afford privacy to the occupants of the bedroom." He further stated it defines a sleeping room as a
bedroom; it defines a bed as furnishings on or on which persons may lie or sleep. He stated the heart
of the amendment is to define a bedroom in such a way that the unit, that the bedroom, is constructed
for the purposes normally with a wall, doors, privacy and is not a living room. The effect would then
be to allow Mr. Stokes and his inspectors to go in and count folks and say that folks using the living
room for a bedroom is not appropriate and then to reduce the allowable number of persons that can be
in that unit. He stated there are a couple of reasons for doing this. First, it is a health issue when you
get too many people living in one dwelling unit; it's a fire and safety issue in the sense that when you
have folks that are in the living room sleeping with either a bed in there or a couch pulled out on a
constant basis, if there were a fire in the middle of the night, folks trying to get out of the other rooms
would have to go through that room to get out. He stated this is a legitimate interest on the part of the
city and this has been reviewed by the attorneys and has been stamped as being ok. Councilman
Newcomb then asked for input or questions from anyone.
Councilman Hawkins asked if this proposed amendment had anything to do with the "three or more
unrelated persons" living in a dwelling section of the ordinance. Councilman Newcomb said it did not.
Mr. Hawkins then stated if there is a large family in a home, is this proposed amendment going to restrict
them from sleeping in the living room. Mr. Stokes responded this proposed amendment could affect that
type situation.
Mayor Bacon stated he felt the purpose of the amendment is to restrict the number of unrelated persons
allowed to live in a dwelling once a lease is signed. He further stated the proposed amendment would
prohibit the use of a living room as a bedroom and he supports the proposed amendment.
Councilman Hawkins stated he understood the reason for the proposed amendment and supports that but
stated there may be some drawbacks to the proposed amendment if you had a legitimate family that had
a large number of children.
Councilman Newcomb made a motion that Chapter 18, Section 18-8.1 Definitions, be amended to add
the definition of bedroom, sleeping room and bed as provided and that furthermore that these changes
he referred to the Department of Community Affairs for their information, which is required under State
Law when there are additions to the State Housing Code. Councilman Patrick seconded the motion.
Motion was approved 7-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: There were none.
BID AWARDS:
(A)
Bid Award - Dixie Avenue Water Line
Councilman Scoggins made a motion the bid for the Dixie Avenue Water Line be awarded to Ardito
Ditching and Pipeline for $38,373, the low bidder meeting specifications. Councilman Cramer seconded
the motion. Motion was approved 6-1 with Mr. Lnenicka opposed.
(B) Bid Award - Kitchen Equipment - Concessions at Cobb and Jonquil Parks
Councilman Cramer stated the issue at hand is two concession stands being built at Cobb and Jonquil
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Parks to replace the old ones. He stated twelve bids were mailed for two refrigerators, two freezers and
two ice-makers and only one was returned. He also stated two bids returned after the closing date; two
vendors who did not know what they wanted to bid; two companies that stated they did not receive the
bids; one vendor stated his company was too busy and forgot to return the bid; one vendor stated he
could not find the specified line. Councilman Cramer stated the Parks and Recreation Committee met
and reviewed the bid submitted by Rykoff-Sexton and recommends the bid be awarded to Rykoff-Sexton
for $10,426, which will be funded by CDBG funds. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion
was approved 7-0.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Approval of May 15, 1995, Minutes
(B) Approval to Request Bids for Computer Maintenance Contract
(C) Advertise Public Hearing for Precinct Change - Ward 3
(D) Refund Regulatory Fees for Contractors
Councilman Wood made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Councilman Lnenicka seconded the
motion. Motion was approved 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Patrick asked Doris Morris for a report on the Library. Ms. Morris stated the theme for
the Summer Reading Program will be "Fishing for Knowledge - Read" and the program will run from
June 2 - July 26 and over a six-week period the children will be reading eight hours and making three
visits to the Library. She also stated some of the prizes are: certificates, Dairy Queen sundae, toy
dolphin; McDonald's french fries; and story times for these ages (2 - 4 years old) will take place on
Thursdays. Ms. Morris stated some of the special events include storytellers, art contests, sea turtle
programs, puppet shows, scuba diving programs and invited all young people, aged 5 to 14, to come to
the Library and fish for knowledge. Ms. Morris stated the first shipment of the Federal Depository
Government documents have arrived. Ms. Morris reported the circulation for May was down 8% for
juvenile books plus 6(1(; for adult books and the overall circulation is down W,7" and they hope the Summer
Reading Program will improve those figures. Ms. Morris stated there will be a book discussion meeting
June 6 but the July 5 book discussion meeting will be cancelled until a new director comes on board.
Ms. Morris reported that during the month of June the art gallery will feature oil paintings of Mrs. Sue
Dean and Mrs. Dale Stoner. Ms. Morris reported the display case is featuring folk sculpture by Max
Morris.
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Councilman Newcomb asked Mary Ann White for a report from the Human Resources Department. Ms.
White announced that Greg Van Antwerp, Budget Analyst in our Finance Department, has a sister (Debra
J. Carter) who is battling cancer and her church, Southminister Presbyterian Church, is planning to have
a benefit spaghetti dinner on Saturday. June 10 and urged anyone who is interested in purchasing tickets
to contact the Human Resources Department at 434-6600. She also announced Ms. Linda Lee,
Kennestone Hospital, will be the featured speaker at the church on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Newcomb reported he has talked with the Cobb County D.O.T. staff concerning Spring Road
and the owners of property along Spring Road that are involved in the project have had their property
appraised and the Cobb D.O.T. have promised they will have a price to give those folks. He stated the
construction will begin in the next few months and will take up to two years for completion.
Councilman Newcomb reported on the status of Poplar Creek. He stated we have been trying to get the
Corps of Engineers to approve a project to improve the creek and it has run into some problems and the
City has submitted further paperwork and have been assured we will receive a quicker and more positive
response.
Councilman Newcomb reported the appointed Clean Carport/Yard Committee will present its final report
to the Mayor and Council in a couple of weeks.
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Councilman Scoggins asked Kathie Barton for a report on Community Relations. Ms. Barton reported
there will be an insert in the water bill coming out soon with exciting news about recycling. Ms. Barton
stated she was proud of the radio and television coverage the Community Center received this past
weekend for hosting "The Children's Miracle Network Telethon." Ms. Barton stated the city has
received a new Smyrna map promotional brochure by a private company that is available at City Hall,
the Library or the Community Center.
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Ms. Barton stated Executive Printing received the award for Small Business of the Year from the Cobb
Chamber of Commerce at the First Monday Breakfast this morning. She further stated two local
companies received nominations as the Small Business of the Year -- Key Temporaries and. Key Lime
Pie, Inc.
Ms. Barton also urged everyone to vote in the Inside Cobb Magazine's "Best of Cobb County" contest.
Councilman Scoggins asked Ann Kirk for a report on the Smyrna Clean and Beautiful. Ms. Kirk stated
... she was proud to announce that on July 1, 1995, the city will be expanding its curbside recycling program
to include all plastic bottles, and miscellaneous paper products which will be listed on an insert in the
water bill. Ms. Kirk congratulated the staff of the city for increasing the in-house recycling office paper
program by almost 500% in the first four months of 1995.
Councilman Scoggins asked Nancy Hancock for a report on the Cemetery Commission. Ms. Hancock
announced the deadline for ordering the first phase of the brick for the Pathway of Honor is June 21,
1995.
Councilman Scoggins stated the city will miss David Mann, Public Works Department employee, who
passed away last week.
Councilman Hawkins asked Chief Larry Williams for a report on the Fire Department. Chief Williams
stated there have been concerns expressed by citizens about our warning sirens and this item will be
discussed at the next Fire Committee Meeting and urged any citizens who had comments about our
warning system to contact either their council member or him at the Fire Station. Chief Williams
reported the siren is an indication of a problem somewhere and urged the citizens to turn to their
televisions or the radio stations for an announcement of what the problem may be and asked the citizens
not to call 911 as that might interfere with an emergency call.
Councilman Hawkins thanked the city employees and citizens who expressed their sympathy to him and
his family recently on the death of his mother.
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Councilman Hawkins stated the city is serious about the upkeep of the properties in Smyrna and stated
he is concerned the city is having to send staff on private property to clean up those properties that some
property owners are not willing to maintain. He urged everyone to be a concerned, considerate citizen
and maintain their property.
Councilman Cramer asked Steve Ciaccio for a report on the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr.
Ciaccio reminded everyone of the free concert at 8:00 p.m. on the Village Green which will feature The
Big Chill band. Mr. Ciaccio commended his staff for their efforts in making the Children's Miracle
Telethon the success it was.
Councilman Cramer announced he will be hosting a Ward 5 meeting later this month and the residents
in his ward will be notified by mail of the meeting.
Councilman Lnenicka recognized the Smyrna American Legion Post 160 for their Memorial Day
ceremony.
Councilman Lnenicka then announced that out of the second group of new police department recruits,
who will graduate May 26, Patrolman Anthony W. Leonard graduated from the North Central Law
Enforcement Academy with the High Academic Award for his class. Mr. Leonard's grade average was
95.8.
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Councilman Lnenicka extended his condolences to the family of David Mann and to the family of
Acworth Alderman Carless Sutton whose wife died last week.
Councilman Wood reported the FY96 Budget will be considered at the June 19, 1995, council meeting
and announced the council will be meeting prior to that to discuss the budget.
Councilman Wood announced there will be a Ward 7 Town Hall meeting on June 13, 1995, at 7:00 p.m.
at the Community Center and urged all those residents to attend. He stated he looked forward to hearing
the input from the citizens.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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