April 20, 1992 Council Meeting
April 20, 1992
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held April 20, 1992 at
Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by
presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members were present. Also
present was City Administrator Bob Thomson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City
Attorney Charles E. Camp, Finance Director Emory McHugh, Parks and Recreation
Director Sherry Reavis, Library Director Laurel Best, Police Chief Stan Hook,
Community Relations Director Kathy Barton, Public Works Director Vic Broyles,
Fire Chief Larry Williams, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Personnel Director
Jane Mears, Communications Director Steve Ciaccio and representatives of the
press.
Invocation was given by Reverend Stephen Kimmell from the First Baptist
Church.
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Councilman Bill Scoggins recognized Firefighter Jeff Pierson who recently won
the weightlifting competition event at the Southeastern Fire Academy.
Ron Newcomb read a proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness Month and presented
it to Dr. Scott Anderson, family therapist.
Pete Wood
presented
Youth.
read
it to
a proclamation for the Appreciation for the Love of Kids and
Judy Pell with the Cobb County Commission on Children and
CITIZENS INPUT: A resident of 2756 Old Concord Road complained of increased
water runoff onto his property as a result of curbing installed on Old
Concord Road and also asked who would be responsible for keeping the grate on
his property cleaned out. Vic Broyles stated this property is in the county
and the curbing was installed on our city streets but would agree to keep the
grate cleaned.
Steve Turley, Commander of the Smyrna American Legion presented plaques of
appreciation to Firefighters Darryl Purvine, Tony Motes and the Smyrna Fire
Department. On February 12th these two gentlemen responded to a call at the
American Legion and administered emergency first response treatment to a
guest. They were on the scene within 3 1/2 minutes and their quick response
and professional treatment was felt to have saved the woman's life.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Variance request - 219 Oak Forest Drive
Bob Thomson stated that Mr. C. C. Lee is requesting this variance to
construct a garage on a vacant lot behind his home. This is a vacant recorded
lot and since there is no principal building, a variance is required for the
accessory structure. There was no opposition.
Mr.
the
this
told
Lee said the garage would be used to store his two boats and make room in
garage attached to his home for his automobiles. Councilman Wood stated
property was recently annexed into the City and at that time Mr. Lee
us of his intent to build a garage.
Mr. Wood said the garage would be compatible with his home and could see no
problem with it and made a motion the variance be granted as requested. Bill
Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Mayor Bacon recognized Charlie Bailey, candidate for Cobb County Eastern
District Commission.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
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(A) Bid opening - water line installation
Unit prlclng bids for water line installations were opened, read and recorded
as follows:
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Jim Hawkins made a motion the bids be
Committee for their recommendation back
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
turned
to full
over to the Public Works
council. Bill Scoggins
(B) Bid opening - recyclingjcomposting (residential)
Bids for residential recycling and composting were opened, read and recorded
as follows:
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ATLANTA NORTHWEST
(Base bids for curbside recycling)
May, 1992 to April, 1993
Monthly charge per residence 1.975
(if recycling income paid to city)
Monthly charge per residence 1.174
(if recycling income retained by company)
(Optional items-Plastic
bi-metal, magazines,etc)
0.186
0.059
May, 1993 to April, 1994
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income paid to
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income retained
2.065
0.196
city)
1.221
by company)
0.062
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May, 1994 to April, 1995
Monthly charge per residence 2.165
(if recycling income paid to city)
Monthly charge per residence 1.269
(if recycling income retained by company)
0.206
0.065
April 20, 1992 meeting - continued
SOUTHERN STATES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
(Base bids for curbside recycling)
May, 1992 to April, 1993
Monthly charge per residence 2.13
(if recycling income paid to city)
Monthly charge per residence 1.99
(if recycling income retained by company)
(Optional items-Plastic
bi-metal, magazines,etc)
N/A
N/A
May, 1993 to April, 1994
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income paid to
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income retained
2.25
N/A
city)
2.11
by company)
N/A
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May, 1994 to April, 1995
Monthly charge per residence 2.50
(if recycling income paid to city)
Monthly charge per residence 2.36
(if recycling income retained by company)
N/A
N/A
(Yard/tree waste reductionjcomposting)
Price per ton (without use of
city reduction/transfer site)
May, 1992 to April, 1993
May, 1993 to April, 1994
May, 1994 to April, 1995
21. 50
22.50
23.50
Price per ton (with use of
city reduction/transfer site)
May, 1992 to April, 1993
May, 1993 to April, 1994
May, 1994 to April, 1995
19.50
20.50
21.50
SUNBELT RECYCLING SERVICES, INC.
Pricing policy submitted -- did not bid according to specifications.
SOUTHEAST RECYCLING CORPORATION
... No bid -- offer to provide services for material processing.
BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF GEORGIA
(Base bids for curbside recycling)
May, 1992 to April, 1993
Monthly charge per residence N/A
(if recycling income paid to city)
Monthly charge per residence 1.53
(if recycling income retained by company)
(Optional items-Plastic
bi-metal, magazines,etc)
N/A
.30
May, 1993 to April, 1994
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income paid to
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income retained
N/A
N/A
city)
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by company)
May, 1994 to April, 1995
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income paid to
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income retained
N/A
N/A
city)
***
***
by company)
*** Determined by C.P.I.
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CHAMBERS DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.
(Base bids for curbside recycling)
May, 1992 to April, 1993
Monthly charge per residence -0-
(if recycling income paid to city)
Monthly charge per residence 2.49
(if recycling income retained by company)
(Optional items-Plastic
bi-metal, magazines,etc)
N/A
1.49* N/A
April 20, 1992 meeting - continued
CHAMBERS DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.
May, 1993 to April, 1994
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income paid to
Monthly charge per residence
(if recycling income retained
(CONT'D)
-0-
N/A
city)
2.61
by company)
1. 56*
N/A
May, 1994 to April, 1995
Monthly charge per residence -0-
(if recycling income paid to city)
Monthly charge per residence 2.74
(if recycling income retained by company)
N/A
1.64*
N/A
* Alternate bid - based on bi-weekly collection.
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SPRAY 'N' SPLASH MULCH, INC.
(Yard/tree waste reduction/composting)
Price per ton (without use of
city reduction/transfer site)
May, 1992 to April, 1993
May, 1993 to April, 1994
May, 1994 to April, 1995
No bid
No bid
No bid
Price per ton (with use of
city reduction/transfer site)
May, 1992 to April, 1993
May, 1993 to April, 1994
May, 1994 to April, 1995
21. 50
21. 25
20.47
Ron Newcomb made a motion the bids be turned over to the Public Works
Committee for their recommendation back to full council. Jim Hawkins seconded
the motion which carried 7-0.
(C) Appointment to Clean City Commission - Ward 4
Jim Hawkins made a motion that Jean Brannon be appointed to the Clean City
Commission representing Ward 4. Pete Wood seconded the motion which carried
7-0. ...
(D) Approval of insurance for City of Smyrna
Bob Thomson stated the current health insurance carrier (Cigna) has announced
a rate hike of 39%, an additional cost this year of $541,111. A self-insured
program is proposed coupled with a cafeteria plan. Self-insuring would allow
us to control the design of the plan and enable us to earn interest on the
reserve trust account.
Pete Wood said the Finance Committee and full council had met several times
regarding the proposal and based on their recommendation made a motion to
approve a self-funded health plan for city employees, basically an 80%
indemnity PPO type program. All family coverage employee contributions and
deductible amounts will be processed through an internal revenue code
qualified cafeteria plan which will result in significant savings for the
city and its employees. The City will enter into an agreement with ARS
Benefits, Inc. to serve as plan administrator for the self-funded health plan
and at a future date the Mayor and Council will discuss and make a decision
regarding the administration of the cafeteria plan. Jim Hawkins seconded the
motion. Vote on the motion carried 7-0.
(E) Establishment of water surcharge rate
Bob Thomson said at the April 6, 1992 the Council amended its water supply
contract with the Cobb-Marietta Water Authority. This amendment allows a
surcharge on the excessive use of water during summer months. The purpose of
the surcharge is to encourage the conservation of our limited water
resources. The surcharge rate being established by the county is at 90 cents
per thousand gallons, to be applied when the monthly consumption exceeds the
greater of: 125% of the winter (December, January, February) base rate or
5,000 gallons above the winter base rate.
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Pete Wood said this proposal is part of the Regional Water Supply Plan and we
are passing through what the county will be charging us. The Finance &
Administration has recommended approval of the rate structure and Mr. Wood
April 20, 1992 meeting - continued
made a motion the sur-charge rate of 90 cents per thousand gallons be
established to apply when monthly consumption exceeds the greater of 125% of
the winter base rate (December, January, February) or 5,000 gallons above the
winter base rate. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion for discussion and stated
it was his understanding that the 90 cents would apply only when you exceed
125% of the winter base rate, or a 5,000 gallon minimum each month. The
recommendation presented tonight incorrectly states that the surcharge
applies when you reach 5,000 gallons above the winter base rate. Mr. Wood
said that was correct; any billing under 5,000 gallons will not be
surcharged.
After further discussion, vote on the motion as corrected carried 6-1 with
Wade Lnenicka opposed.
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COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: Nothing to report.
BID AWARDS: Nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Approval of April 6, 1992 minutes
(B) Approval to install stop signs - Green Forest Parkway at Green Forest
Drive
(C) Amendments to fire department rules and regulations
(D) Approval to install speed bump on Pinehurst Drive
(E) Approval to purchase window coverings - Community Center
(F) Approval of bids to erect two sirens
(G) Approval to request bids - fire truck
(H) Approval of LARP contract LAU22 8530-81(67)
Pete Wood
item (E).
made a motion the consent agenda be approved with the exception of
Ron Newcomb seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Jim Hawkins made a motion that item (E) on the consent agenda be approved.
Jack Cramer seconded the motion which carried 6-1 with Wade Lnenicka opposed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
... Jack Cramer presented a plaque of appreciation from Smyrna Little League and
presented it to Sherry Reavis. Ms. Reavis then gave a report on activities in
her department.
Jim Hawkins called on Vic Broyles for a report from Public Works and asked
about the resurfacing program. Mr. Broyles said he was not sure how much
money was left in the 1% road program but he thought there was about $100,000
and he needed for council to decide how those funds should be spent.
Installation of the left turn lane on Spring at Glenroy should begin this
week if weather permits. Ron Newcomb said he recently learned that the
average daily vehicle count for Spring Road is 33,000 vehicles and the
expenditure of this $1,500 will enable people to turn safely into their
neighborhoods.
Jim Hawkins called for a report from Kathie Barton on the Jonquil Festival
activities this Saturday. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. with the arts and
crafts show at Village Green Circle, an auction also at 10:00 a.m. and dance
Saturday night.
Bill Scoggins called on Chief Larry Williams for a report from the Fire
Department.
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Ron Newcomb gave a report from Community Development and stated that Heritage
Pointe apartments had recently been renamed and renumbered at the request of
the Smyrna Post Office. The committee also has agreed to have the Cobb County
Water System review the City of Smyrna sewer development plans which should
provide a quicker turn around than going through the Georgia Environmental
Protection Division. This is a mandated plan and we are also doing a study to
determine a reasonable fee to pass on to developers. The committee has
studied a draft of a tree preservation ordinance and will contact local
developers and refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for input. Also,
minor changes are being proposed to the buffer definition section of the
zoning ordinance.
John Patrick thanked Vic Broyles for his services in helping to solve
problems in Ward 1. Mr. Patrick said he was also concerned with lack of lawn
maintenance in his ward.
April 20, 1992 meeting - continued
Laurel Best was called on for a report from the Library.
Mayor Bacon announced that S.B. 685 was approved this year and the bill has
been signed into law by the Governor. This bill will allow us to provide
$10,000 homestead exemption to residents 62 and older, provided the amendment
is approved by the voters on July 21st. If so, the exemption will go into
effect in 1993.
With no further business, meting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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A. MAX BACON, MAYOR
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