Maybe Monday

will be the day that Chuck Smith learns the fate of his piece of property.

For nearly

three months, the Senoia City Council has debated whether Smith can tear

down the Blue House on Broad Street.

The issue has

polarized the town between historical preservationists and those who feel

Smith should be able to do whatever he wants to with his property.

Last week,

Smith asked the City Council for permission to move the house to his in-laws'

property on old Ga. Highway 85.

Smith has a

contract pending with BellSouth to purchase his property. The phone company

wants to use the property to expand its operations in the fast-growing

area, but has no use for the house.

Senoia Area

Historical Society President Perry Benson has led the fight to make sure

the house is preserved, but backed up a little last week because he was

concerned for his personal welfare, he said.

Whether the

City Council acts on the issue is anybody's guess. City Attorney Drew

Whalen told the city's leaders that they could actually wait 45 days before

rendering a decision.

During Monday's

meeting, the town also will hear from two residents who want to make repairs

to homes in the town's historic district.

The meeting

starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall.