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February 1, 1993 Council Meeting February 1 I 1993 The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held February 1, 1993 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, Library Director Laurel Best, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Fire Chief Larry Williams, Parks Superintendent Michael Justus, Communications Director Steve Ciaccio, Police Chief Stan Hook, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Personnel Director Mary Ann White and representatives of the press. .. Invocation was given by Stephen Kimmel, pastor of Smyrna First Baptist Church. Moore Hallmark presented a Charter to Councilman Jack Cramer on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America for the newly formed Explorer Post 4911, sponsored by Smyrna Fire and EMS Services. Scott Worthy of Falling Water Drive presented a petition to council signed by residents of Falling Water requesting that the concrete barrier be removed from the center of the road at the entrance to the development. Mr. Worthy said they do not have a homeowners group to replace the sign that was originally attached to the structure and they felt it was a safety hazard. Mayor Bacon advised that his request would be turned over to John Patrick and the Public Works Committee for their recommendation. Tom Posey, new manager of Aunt Fannys Cabin invited everyone to visit the restaurant. After remodeling, they are open again for lunch and dinner. PUBLIC HEARINGS: .. (A) Privilege license - liquor/beer/wine package sales - Daekwang (formerly Oasis) - 3181 South Cobb Drive Bob Thomson stated Chul Jin Yun is applying for a package license as the acting agent for Oasis Package Store. The new owner of the business is Chul Jin Yi, President of Daekwang, Inc. The police investigation was favorable and there was no opposition. Attorney Ken Rickards represented Daekwang and stated his clients were interested in running a good establishment and obeying all the laws. They have had experience in alcohol sales before and have had no problems. The business will be co-managed by Mr. Yun and Mr. Yi and they will be on the premises at all times. Mr. Rickards said they are both corporate officers but Mr. Yi does not meet the residency requirement, whereas Mr. Yun has lived in Cobb County for 7 years. Mr. Yun said he was familiar with the ordinance and is experienced in alcohol sales. Any employees that are hired will be trained to card customers. Jim Hawkins reminded Mr. Yun that as the agent, he would be the person responsible for any violations. Following further discussion Councilman Hawkins made a motion the license be approved as requested. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: - (A) Bid opening para-recreation transit bus Recreation Department Parks and Councilman Jack Cramer made a motion the bid opening be tabled to the next meeting. Jim Hawking seconded the motion which carried 7- O. (B) Bid opening - tractor for Parks and Recreation Department Februarv 1, 1993 meetinq - continued Only one bid was received which was opened and recorded as follows: Cobb County Tractor $17,670 Jack Cramer made a motion the bid be turned over to the Parks Committee for review and recommendation back at the next meeting. Ron Newcomb seconded the motion which carried 7-0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: (A) Chastain Animal Clinic requested a building permit for new construction at 3209 South Cobb Drive at a total estimated cost of $457,000. Jack Cramer made a motion the permit be approved. Pete Wood seconded the motion which carried 7-0. ..., (B) Jim Nichols requested a building permit for new construction of an office building at 1258 Concord Road with a construction cost of $80,000. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be approved. Pete Wood seconded the motion which carried 7-0. (C) Medic One Ambulance Service requested a permit for new construction on Old Concord Road at an estimated cost of $130,000. Jack Cramer made a motion the permit be approved. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. BID AWARDS: Nothing to report. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of January 18, 1993 minutes (B) Approval of January 19, 1993 minutes (C) Rename Smyrna-Roswell Road to Roswell Street (D) Approval to use Council chambers from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., February 4, February 11, February 23 (E) Approval to request bids for chipper (F) Approval to purchase (3) 1993 Ford Crown Victorias for Police Department (G) Transfer of funds - CDBG program ..., Bill Scoggins made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: John Patrick called on Laurel Best for a report from the Library. Ken Hildebrandt provided an end of the year report from the Community Development Department. Councilman Ron Newcomb said the Community Development Committee will meet tomorrow night and one of the issues they will discuss is the time period that is required between notification and court appearance for persons who are cited for junk cars or overgrown yards. Hopefully they can recommend a method to speed up the process. Mary Ann White reported from the Personnel Department and reminded everyone of the blood drive February 11th at the Community Center. Also, the city is recruiting for the Parks Director and Childrens Librarian. Councilman Bill Scoggins called on Vic Broyles for a report from Public Works. Mr. Scoggins said the Historical Review Committee had met and he was enthused about some of the ideas they had discussed. ..., Fire Chief Larry Williams presented a certificate to Lt. David Hancock in recognition of being named Firefighter of the Month. Lt. Hancock was also presented a $50 savings bond. Councilman Jim Hawkins read a letter from Brown Elementary School on behalf of the students, parents and faculty, expressing their appreciation to the Fire Department for their quick response to a February 1, 1993 meetinq - continued small fire there recently. Mr. Hawkins said we have one of the best fire departments in the state and have become the envy of many other cities. Councilman Jack Cramer called on Michael Justus for a report from the Parks Department. Mr. Justus said they have been involved in maintenance - projects inside the communi ty center and are also working with Georgia Power on a plan to improve outside lighting. Council~an Cramer announced that his Ward 5 meetings would resume in March. ... Councilman Wade Lnenicka said the Police Committee had met with owners of Sparkles Skating Rink and Bob's Original Wings as a followup to earlier meetings to discuss complaints received from both locations. Improvements have been made in the last 30 days and Sparkles has changed management and hours of operation. Bob's Original Wings is also concentrating their efforts on training their employees before they begin selling mixed drinks. Councilman Lnenicka read letters commending Officers Howell and Martin for assistance they provided to some of our ci tizens recently. Also, a letter was received from an Atlanta resident commending Police Department employee Margie Singleton for the assistance she provided. Councilman Lnenicka announced his first neighborhood meeting will be February 4th in the Council Chambers. He also has invited School Board member Ann Brady. Councilman Pete Wood introduced Jim Triplett, recently hired as the new Finance Director for the City. Mr. Triplett will begin work on February 8, 1993. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ... -- :f/(//uvlt-- I~&~}f~ MELINDA DAMERO~~ ~ITY yLERK ~__.P;' r. to..~,h.~.Jv'--- RON NEWCOMB, ARD 2 AX BACON,~~YOR 001 (-ff~ PATRICK, WA D 1 4 ....