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September 4/17, 1990 Council Meeting September 4, 1990 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on September 4, 1990 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 except for Jack Shinall and Kathy Jordan. Also present was City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Police Chief Stan Hook, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Library Director Laurel Best, Finance Directory Emory McHugh, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Personnel Director Jane Mears, Fire Chief Larry Williams, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by W. H. Raybern, Jr., pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. ... Mayor Jordan surgery. Bacon announced that Jack Shinall was out of town on vacation and Kathy was at home with her husband, Lee, who is recuperating from heart Jim Hawkins read Love of Children Children and Youth. a proclamation honoring Youth Appreciation Week - For the and presented it to the Chairman of the Cobb Commission on CITIZENS INPUT: George Dyke invited members of council and citizens of Smyrna to the Worldfest at the Galleria, October 12-14, with 90 different performances of music, arts, plays as well as children's activities. Jack Norton audience and Gulf. of Dundee Drive presented American flags to Boy Scouts in the asked everyone to remember our young servicemen in the Persian PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Annexation of 3 parcels on Smyrna Roswell Road John Patterson stated that Billy King has requested the annexation of this ... property totaling 3.53 acres on Smyrna Roswell Road. The legal description was read into the minutes of the August 6th meeting and all advertisements have been made. There was no opposition. Bill Scoggins made a motion the property be annexed into the City and made a part of Ward 3. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 5-0. (B) Variance request to exceed maximum size of sign for Chick-Fil-A, 3100 South Cobb Drive John Patterson stated that Scott Gillespie is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum square footage allowed for the existing sign at Chick-Fil-A by adding a 35 square foot reader board and bring their total signage to 152 square feet, 32 square feet over what is allowed by code. There was no opposition. Mr. Gillespie said the reader board would be used to advertise specials with a permanent message that they are closed on Sundays. The reader board would be an addition to the existing free standing sign. ... Jim Hawkins said that previously, reader boards had not been considered in the total square footage of signs but our new City Engineer has determined that they should be, and made a motion the variance be approved as requested John Steely seconded the motion which carried 4-1, with Wade Lnenicka opposed. (C) Business license request - Title Exchange and Pawn of Smyrna, 1030 Windy Hill Road John Patterson stated that Elizabeth Ellen Autry has applied for a license as the owner/operator of Title Exchange and Pawn of Smyrna, to be located in Suite 2 at 1030 Windy Hill Road. The police investigation was favorable and there was no opposition. Ms. Autry titles, and said the nature of her business would be to deal strictly in car would not pawn guns, precious metals or other items normally September 4, 1990 meeting - continued allowed with a pawn shop. Ms. Autry said she was a part owner of the business with Hugh and Beverly Austin who already have 9 or 10 other locations. Money is loaned on cars at an interest rate of approximately 25% and the title is held until the loan is repaid. Ms. Autry said there would not be any cars stored at this location since they have a lot in Mableton for those that have been impounded. Jim Hawkins said he felt the Austins should have been fingerprinted and investigated as well, since they are the majority owners and also had some concerns as to whether or not this business should be placed in a pawn shop category. After further discussion Mayor Bacon called for a 10 minute recess. When the meeting reconvened Jim Hawkins stated he did not feel that we had a suitable category for this business and made a motion this application be held for 45 days as allowed in the new business license code section for .., further research, and also to expand the background investigation to include the other partners in the business. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 5-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Home occupation license - Eilermann Enterprises, 2621 Viking Drive, Apt. 7 John Patterson stated that Michael Eilermann has applied for a business license to operate a mail order business from his residence at Cedar Lake Apartments. A letter from the apartment manager was submitted with the application stating they had no objections to the license being issued. Mr. Eilermann stated this would be a part time business, providing emergency medical identification cards for individuals containing their complete medical record, with the name and telephone number of their doctor. This is a mail order business with all mail handled through a remote mail box. The only equipment in the apartment would be a camera and small laminating machine. Bob Davis said there was no letter from the actual the home occupation use and in the past we have had being operated from apartments. Mr. Davis made denied. John Steely seconded the motion which carried property owner approving problems with businesses a motion the license be 5-0. -...II (B) Bid openings Bids for a sand spreader for the Public Works department were opened, read and recorded as follows: Truck Transportation Company Fontaine Truck & Equipment Smyrna Truck & Body No bid $8,175 $8,999 John Steely made a motion the bids be committee for their recommendation back seconded the motion which carried 5-0. turned to full over to the Public Works council. Wade Lnenicka Bids for a grade all bucket/extend a boom were opened, read and recorded as follows: Forest Services, Inc. Metrac Company Flynn Equipment Company $18,392 $17 ,862 $19,350 Jim Hawkins made a motion the bids be Committee for their recommendation back seconded the motion which carried 5-0. turned to full over to the Works Public council. Wade Lnenicka .... (C) Validate petition to annex .23 acres on Mathews Street Mr. Camp read the petition signed by Lloyd D. Milholland for the annexation of property on Mathews Street in Land Lot 592 as follows: We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the electors resident and sixty percent of the owners of the land area by acreage, as described below, which is unincorporated and contiguous to the City of Smyrna, hereby apply to have said area annexed into the City of Smyrna under the provisions of laws of the State of Georgia, said property being annexed September 4, 1990 meeting - continued being described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 592 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: .... BEGINNING at a point on the west side of Mathews Street, said point being 722 feet from the west side of Mathews Street where it intersects with the north side of Whitfield Street, said intersection also being located at the corner common to Land Lots 592, 593, 633 and 632; from said point of beginning go westerly a distance of 344 feet; thence northeasterly a distance of 492 feet to the west side of Mathews Street; thence continuing along the right of way of Mathews Street a distance of 238 feet to the point of BEGINNING. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION. Witness the hands and seals of 60% of the record title holders of the land described above: s/LLOYD D. MILHOLLAND Bill Scoggins hearing set 5-0. made a motion the signatures be validated and the public for October 1, 1990. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried (D) Validate petition to annex property at 2680 Mathews Street Attorney Camp read the application to annex property at 2680 Mathews Street for Bertram & Helen J. Eib as follows: We, the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent of the electors resident and sixty percent of the owners of the land area by acreage, as described below, which is unincorporated and contiguous to the City of Smyrna, hereby apply to have said area annexed into the City of Smyrna under the provisions of laws of the State of Georgia, said property being annexed being described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 592 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being more particularly -.. described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the west right of way line of Mathews Street, said point being 81.2 feet from the intersection of Mathews Street where it intersects with Whitfield Street, said point also being located at the corner common to Land Lots 633, 632, 592 and 593; from said point of beginning running north along the western right of way of Mathews Street a distance of 245 feet; thence leaving said right of way and running southwesterly a distance of 145 feet; thence running southeasterly a distance of 270 feet to the western right of way line of Mathews street and point of beginning. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION. Witness the hands and seals of 60% of the record title holders of the land described above: s/BERTRAM & HELEN J. EIB Bill Scoggins made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing set for October 1, 1990. John Steely seconded the motion which carried 5-0. (E) Approval to advertise for closing of North Cooper Lake Road - John Steely said that several weeks ago there was a meeting with residents of Ward 7 and the surrounding unincorporated area concerning the proposed intersection of North Cooper Lake Road with the new East/West Connector. Petitions bearing over 1,400 signatures were presented opposing the intersection and residents in the area had also asked that North Cooper Lake Road be closed at this point. John Steely made a motion that the closing of North Cooper Lake Road be advertised and posted for a public hearing on October 1, 1990. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion. Mr. Steely also read a letter from the Smyrna Planning and Zoning Board recommending that North Cooper Lake Road not be intersected with the East/West Connector. Vote on the motion carried 5-0. (F) Appointment of citizens committee Mayor Bacon stated the pawn shop license which was continued tonight is a September 4, 1990 meeting - continued good example of unanticipated problems that may arise with a license request. Mayor Bacon said tonight he was proposing that council adopt the formation of a citizens task force to offer suggestions and input in our code revision process and also review existing codes. Mayor Bacon said he would expect to have 30 to 40 people including educators, civic leaders, ministers, attorneys and he wanted every ward to be represented. Mr. Camp has also agreed to serve as legal counsel for the entire group. Bill Scoggins made a motion a citizens committee be formed to assist with code review and revisions. John Steely seconded the motion which carried 5-0. BID AWARDS: (A) Jonquil Field lighting -- John Steely made a motion the lighting for Jonquil Park soccer field be awarded to Athletic Lighting at $17,615. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 4-0 with Bill Scoggins abstaining. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of minutes: August 6 & 20 (B) Approval to request bids for IBM6262 printer (C) Approval of yield sign - Ridgehurst Drive & Lakehurst Court Bob Davis made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 5-0. COUNCIL INPUT: Bob Davis said curb and guttering will continue on Highland Drive from Lochlomond to Heathridge Court. Wade Lnenicka called on Laurel Best for a library report. Mr. Lnenicka said the Friends of the Library group has now been incorporated so that donations can be tax deductible and membership applications are available. Dues for Senior Citizens are $3 per year, $5 per individual and $10 for family memberships. They are also sponsoring a book sale September 22nd and are collecting good, used books for the sale. --' Mr. Lnenicka banners they their flags. suggested to guardsmen who thanked the Smyrna Business Association for the patriotic are distributing to businesses and to everyone who is displaying Mr. Lnenicka reported that council has agreed to a policy he waive any city utility connection fees for those reservists or may be activated, upon their return home. Bill Scoggins called on Sherry Reavis for a report from the Parks department. Mr. Scoggins said that this Saturday, there are 12 volunteer groups that will be picking up litter along South Cobb Drive in observance of public lands day. John Steely said the STEP units would be back on North Cooper Lake Road; the rumble strips that had been installed have been removed because they are very noisy. Mayor Bacon said with the closing of Powder Springs Street and Sunset Avenue the traffic on Bank Street has increased and would like to suggest that no parking signs be placed in front of City Hall. Mayor Bacon recognized Boy Scout Troop 721 from Faith United Methodist Church and with no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ~~& ~ --' WADE LNENICKA, WARD 2 JAMES M. HAWKINS, WARD 4 KATHY BROOKS JORDAN, WARD 6 September 17, 1990 The regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on September 17, 1990 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 John Patterson, City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Police Chief Stan Hook, Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Library Director Laurel Best, Finance Directory Emory McHugh, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Fire Chief Larry Williams, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Community Relations Director Kathie Barton, Communications Director Steve Ciaccio, and representatives of the press. ... Invocation was given by Richard Hemphill, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. CITIZENS INPUT: Ted Reed was recognized and asked if he would like to say a few words to the assembly. Mr. Reed stated he was very proud of the action taken by the Mayor and Council in reference to the formation of the Citizens Committee. He commended the Mayor and Council for taking the stand they did and for doing what was right. He commended the Mayor and Council for being there when they were needed and for doing the right thing. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (A) Annexation of Lucille Pilgrim Property in Land Lot 271 Jack Shinall stated he expressed his concerns out. Jack stated it without the rezoning. first meeting in October. had spoken with Gerald McCravey before the meeting and that there were some things that needed to be worked would be inappropriate to proceed with the annexation He suggested this annexation be continued until the (B) Rezoning of 4.67 Acres in LL 271 from R20 to RAD Mrs. Brissey asked for a definition of RAD and it was explained that it is Residential Attached/Detached. ... Mr. McCravey, Bear Properties, explained that this 4.67 acres of Mrs. Pilgrim's is adjacent to the Chateau Walk subdivision. He also explained there will be fifteen to sixteen lots with an approximate lot size of 55 x 110. Jack Shinall indicated he would like to schedule a meeting with Mr. McCravey and the property owners to explain what is being built and alleviate any problems. Mr. McCravey said he would meet with them. Jack Shinall made a motion to continue both 3A and 3B until the first meeting in October. Kathy Jordan seconded this motion. Approved 7-0. Jack Shinall asked that anyone concerned about this development should give him a call so we can get in touch with them about setting up a meeting the first of next week, either Tuesday or Wednesday night. (C) Rezoning of 14 Acres on Hurt Road from R20 to RAD Conditional There is a 32-10t subdivision planned for this area and the stipulations made by the Planning and Zoning Board have been agreed to by Reed Konigsmark. Group in opposition sworn in with Mr. Konigsmark by Mr. Camp. ... Mr. Konigsmark presented what he wants to do with the property. Mr. Konigsmark stated he thinks Mr. Shinall wants to work out any problems with the people and City. Wants to build 30-32 houses in the subdivision on this 14 acres (approximately 2.5 houses per acre). Mr. Konigsmark stated a good bit of land is on a flood plain and he needs RAD due to the flood plain. Average cost of homes will be in the $70,000 price range. Believes the price is compacible with homes in this area. Restrictive Covenants will be issued to dictate wilat can and can not be done. September 17, 1990 meeting - continued Jack Shinall made the motion that this item be continued to October 1 and asked everyone to be here Wednesday 9-19 at 7:30 p.m. so they could sit down and go thru it totally and work out any problems. Mr. Bill Rudolph, 3374 Landrum Drive, whose property abuts this land, stated his property assessed for $106,000 according to his latest bill from Cobb County. Mr. Rudolph expressed concern that neither the price nor the lot size is compatible with adjoining homes. Feels the price of the homes and the size of the lots would adversely affect his property and his property would abut it. Mr. Rudolph indicated he could not read the zoning notice sign until he pulled into the Church lot across the road and walked over to the sign. Concerned about the traffic situation on Hurt Road. East West Connector traffic will use Hurt Road and adding 30-32 houses would put an additional 50-60 cars from this subdivision on Hurt Road and would add to the traffic --- flow. Jack Shinall stated most lots are over 6000 sq. ft. that Mr. Rudolph mentioned and feels the property will be developed for something. Mr. Rudolph said the R20 zoning was fine with him. Will meet with Reed Konigsmark at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to go over this in detail. Jack Shinall made the motion to continue this rezoning to October 1. Bob Davis seconded motion. Approved 7-0. (D) Rezoning of 1.7 Acres on Smyrna Roswell Road from R20 to General Commercial Mr. Ed Thomas wants to move the ice house a couple of lots to the east. There is an existing building on the site which would be used as an office and he would build behind this site. No one here in opposition. Mr. Thomas wants to build 100 feet from property line. Would like to buy property 100 feet away from existing business and stay in the city. Plans to build a 4000 sq. foot building. Needs to move building back 150 feet. The building is located 100 feet from this property right now. He does own some property in the City and the property he is interested in buying has either been annexed into the City or is being annexed into the City. He would like to buy this property 100 feet away and build on it. Wants to build a 4000 square foot building with a brick front and operate his business right here in the City. ..- Bill Scoggins stated that Mr. McCurry of the Planning and Zoning Board has asked Mr. Thomas to move back 150 feet from the east property line and Mr. Thomas agreed to this. Mr. Thomas is now leasing warehouse and manufactures institutional ice, bag ice, and sells ice to restaurants. Busy 6 months out of the year. Jim Hawkins asked what type freezers are used to manufacture this ice. Mr. Thomas replied freon. Bob Davis indicated we have a letter from the only residential neighbor that would be affected and he does not object to this business. Building would put neighbor furthest away from this property. Building would be 150 feet from street on the northeast corner. Neighbor would be 100 feet further back from that. Bill Scoggins made a motion that the rezoning request at 1715 Roswell Road, 1.7 acres, from R20 to GC, General Commercial, be approved with the following stipulations as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board that the building be 150 feet from the east corner of his property. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion. Approved 7-0. (E) Variance Request - Reduce Side Yard Setback and allow additional building at 1715 Smryna Roswell Road. Additional building is 4000 sq. foot building for ice house and renovate existing house for office use. This building would be 10 feet from Mr. Aaron's property and we have a letter from Mr. Aaron stating he has no objection to this. No opposition to this variance. Bill Scoggins asked how do you plan to ..- do this. Mr. Ed Thomas stated the present building will be renovated to make it look good and plans to proceed with building 4000 sq. ft. building behind it. Plans have been given to Planning and Zoning board. Jim Hawkins asked if the variance from 50 to 10 feet was needed for the loading docks. This will allow better access for the ice house and help the Mr. Aaron with the traffic and noise from the ice house. September 17, 1990 meeting - continued Bill Scoggins made a motion that the Road to reduce the side yard set back additional building on the same lot motion. Approved 7-0. Variance request at 1715 Smyrna Roswell from 50 feet to 10 feet and to build an be approved. Jim Hawkins seconded the (F) Privilege License - Dee Dee's Cafe - This is the site of the original Oyster King Restaurant. No opposition present. Mr. Charles Cole is the Agent and Mr. Richard Davis is the owner. Kathy Jordan asked Mr. Davis to explain what type food would be served. Mr. Davis explained it would be home-style cooking with breakfast similar to IHOP, with full breakfast, lunch specials, and in general home-style cooking. Mr. Davis stated he will be running the restaurant. Asked Mr. Cole if he understands codes. Replied that he did know ordinance and that he understood them. Dose not see any problems. Kathy Jordan asked Mr. Davis how he planned to educate his people for the age limits. Mr. Davis indicated he planned to have training sessions will go over state and City of Smyrna laws with them. Mr. Cole understands he will be responsible. John Steely asked if he owns another restaurant in the area. Mr. Davis replied he did not but that he had formerly owned Vittles Restaurant but now his ex-wife is in charge of that. Kathy Jordan made a motion that the pouring license for beer and wine at 2365 for Dee Dee's Cafe be approved. Jack Shinall seconded. Approved 7-0. (G) Variance Request to reduce side yard setbacks at 989 McLinden Avenue Mr. W. E. Collett stated he wants old building removed and a new building built. No opposition to this request. Plans to build a 24 x 16 ft. garage. Will come off existing drive way. Wants garage away from his house. Does not want to remove tree from yard. Wants to build below tree. Will be 15 to 16 feet from the City right of way on Medlin. Jim Hawkins no problem according to a letter from Mrs. Baker, Mr. Collett's neighbor. Jim Hawkins stated Mr. Collett has very neat property. Jim Hawkins made a motion that the Variance request to reduce the front yard setback from 40 feet to 13 feet and the side yard from 10 feet to 3 feet to build a 16' x 24'garage at 989 McLinden Avenue ... be approved. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion. Approve 7-0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Award of Pilot Recycling Program Several proposals were received from the various vendors for this Program. John Patterson stated that Chambers Development Company will be the recommended vendor for this pilot program. Jack Shinall stated we have looked at recycling throughout the city. Cobb County has recently established 6 drop off points for its residents. Smyrna has already had 6 drop off sites in existence. The Recycling Pilot Program will encompass over 1000 homes in 5 designated areas of the city. This will allow us a total cross section of the city. There will be one bin to hold recyclables, the residents will not have to separate the items as the bin will hold glass, plastic and papers. Recycling will cost us money but it will save landfill space and save the environment. We urge the homeowners to participate in this Pilot Program and it wil~ be of no cost to the residents. The cost will be absorbed in the City budget. Brenda Head was asked what Chambers would do to make this program work and she replied they would do whatever was necessary to make this program work. .... Jack Shinall made Chambers Development 7-0. the motion Company. to cu Hade award the Pilot Recycling Program to Lnenicka seconded the motion. Approved (B) Validation of Petition to Annex Property In LL684 & 685 for James E. Freeman. Chuck Camp read the legal GescriptioH c,:L the property owned b~l James E. Freeman as follows: September 17, 1990 meeting - continued We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the electors resident and sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage, as described below, which is unincorporated and contiguous to the City of Smyrna, hereby apply to have said area annexed into the City of Smyrna under the provisions of laws of the State of Georgia, said property being described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land being and lying in Land Lots 684 and 685 of the 17th District 2nd section of Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin located at the Southeast corner of Oakdale Road and Mitchell Road, run thence Northeast along the Southeastern side of Oakdale Road a distance of 310 feet to an iron pin and corner; run thence Southeast a distance of 753.1 feet to an iron pin; run thence South a distance of 145.3 ... feet to the right-of-way of 1-285; run thence Southwest along the right-of-way of 1-285 a distance of 445.0 feet to an iron pin and corner; run thence Northeast a distance of 225.8 feet to an iron pin and corner; run thence North 73 13" West a distance of 895.0 feet to Oakdale Road and the true point of beginning. WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION. Witness the hands and seals of 60% of the record title holders of the land described above: s/JAMES E. FREEMAN. John Steely set the public annexation of this property Freeman for his annexation. Lnenicka seconded the motion. hearing for October 15, 1990 and stated the made us contiguous to 1-285. Also thanked Mr. John Steely set the hearing for October 15, Wade Approved 7-0. (C) Bid Opening for 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle for Fire Department. Three bids were received out of 12 mailed out. Bids were: Wade Ford Fouts Brothers Nissan Day's Chevrolet $17 ,211 $19,400 $18,411.35 ... Kathy Jordan made a recommendation that the bids be turned over to the Fire Committee for further review. Bob Davis seconded the motion. Approved 7-0. BID AWARDS: (A) Grade All Bucket/Extend A Boom Jack Shinall made a motion that the $17,862. John Steely seconded the motion. bid be awarded to Metro Tractor for Approved 7-0 (B) Sand Spreader Jack Shinall indicated we received two bids for the the spreader and made the motion that the bid be awarded to Fouts Brothers for $8,999. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion. Approved 6-0 with Bill Scoggins abstaining from the vote. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: None CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Set date for public auction-. October 20th (B) Approval to surplus equipment (C) Approval to request bids for Church Street pool renovation ... (D) Approval to purchase 3 radar units for DUI Task Force (E) Approval of September 4, 1990 mlnutes (F) Approval to request bids - Fire Department computer equipment (G) No parking signs - Bank street from Atlanta Road to King Street John Steely made the motion that Items A, B, C, 0, F, and Davis seconded the motion. Approved 7-0. John Steely Item E be approved. JlID Hawkins seconded the motion. Jordan and Jack Shinall abstained. G be approved. Bob made the motion that Approved 5-0 Kathy September 17, 1990 meeting - continued COUNCIL INPUT: Bob Davis stated we week or so. asked Ken Hildebrandt about the traffic lights on Concord Road. Ken were still having some problems but they should be worked out in a Wade Lnenicka announced the Friends of the Library would be having a book sale at the Festival this weekend and asked that everyone support the library. Bill Scoggins commented that the recycling would benefit us all. Kathie Barton said there were twelve organizations who had volunteers picking up litter last Saturday. They collected 122 bags of litter along South Cobb Drive. The fine for littering has been increased to $300. Jonquils (King Alfred Bulbs) will go ... on sale the 1st of October at a cots of $12.50 per hundred. Bill Scoggins commended the children as well as the adults who picked up litter last Saturday. Sherry Reavis said the Arts and Crafts Festival will be September 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and asked that everyone come down and enjoy themselves. Rain date for the Festival is Sunday, 9-23, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Concert in the Park will be September 28 with the Bill Atkins Band performing, you can either bring your own food or purchase it here. Flea Market will be October 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. here on Bank Street. Cost is $10 per booth. Bill Scoggins expressed concerns about the number of dogs running loose in the city. People have been walking their dogs on leashes but turning them loose on school yards and it is particularly noticeable on Saturdays and Sundays. Feels leash law signs should be posted in the city. Wants council to find ordinance that says we have a leash law. Mayor Bacon suggested putting a flyer in with the water bills stating that the leash law is in effect. Jim Hawkins stated that areas 2 and 3 of the recycling pilot program are in Ward 4 and this will not become effective until January 1, 1991. Citizens will be receiving instructions about how the program will work. No additional costs to the city residents. Hopes we can learn from this. Doesn't want them to ... feel apprehensive about it. We will be forwarding this information to them in the near future. Jim said he had been getting complaints about too many cats in the City running loose. Was told the animal control officer could provide kitty catchers with bait to catch cats. Cats could be caught and taken to the pound. Kathy Jordan read a letter of commendation for Sam Wehunt from Oekalb College stating he had maintained a cum GPA of 3.8 and earned his degree in Fire Science. Kathy also wanted to thank everyone for their prayers for Lee, her husband, who had open heart surgery recently. John Steely mentioned that Sara Lindley had brought some ballots to select the most popular driver and Bill Elliott was on the ballot. Stan Hook said he had 6 new officers. The OUI Task Force goes into effect October 1. Motorcycles have hand held radar units and can go where cars cannot go. Dave Farmer has been looking for a driver to present the safe driver award to but can't find one. John Steely commended Stan Hook for the fine job his department is doing. Steve calls to the Ciaccio has two new hires in Communications. There is a 6% increase in over August of last year. Caucioned parents to educate their children as proper use of 911. 911 has recei~ed several prank calls to 911. ... Mayor Bacon recognized Sue and Larry Brissey in the audience and thanked them for cleaning up the intersection of Concord Road and Hurt Road. September 17, 1990 meeting - continued with no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. f~4 A. MAX BACON, MAYOR &/~ BOB DAVIS, WARD 1 JACK SHINALL, WARD 5 ~~J\ HN S ELY, WARD 7 '-.J Gn ,-' 'L MELINDA D ,ON, CITY LERK ;Jc1J;jg~~~tL- WADE LNENICKA, WARD ~~.~ AMES M. HAWK S, WARD 4 ..., ..., --