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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 o'clock p.m. All council members were
present. Also present were City Administrator Eric Taylor, City Clerk Susan Hiott, City Attorney Scott
Cochran, Assistant City Administrator Tammi Saddler, Management Fellow Jered Sigmon and
representatives of the press.
Mayor Bacon stated Mrs. Gerrye Scoggins passed away last night. Mayor Bacon commented favorably
about Mrs. Scoggins' character and her support for the community.
Invocation was given by Council Member McNabb, followed by the pledge to the flag.
AGENDA CHANGES:
*MOTION: Council Member Anulewicz made a motion to suspend the rules to add an item to the
consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Newcomb. Motion to suspend the
rules was approved 7 - 0.
*MOTION: Council Member Anulewicz made a motion to add Approve the acceptance ofproperty on
Atlanta Road between Windy Hill Road and Concord Road for the Atlanta Road Streetscapes LCI project
and authorize the city to complete and forward all required documents or certifications to the Department
of Transportation necessary for such project to the consent agenda as item "I." The motion was seconded
by Council Member Newcomb. Motion to add the item was approved 7 - 0.
Mayor Bacon stated Zoning Amendment Z10-004 will. be tabled to the next meeting.
MAYOR' S REPORT:
(A) Recognition of Campbell High School student government president
Mayor Bacon introduced Campbell High School student government president Cody Dewrell to those
present, and stated he will be presiding over the meeting as honorary mayor.
(B) Presentation of Character Education with Brown Elementary School
Honorary Mayor Dewrell recognized Assistant Principal Bassett and students from Brown Elementary
School. The students presented this month's character education word program. Council Member
McNabb congratulated the students on their presentation, and thanked each of them for attending the
meeting.
(C) Proclamation in Recognition Census Awareness Week
Council Member Lnenicka recognized Mr. Sigmon, and provided details to those present concerning Mr.
Sigmon's activities on behalf of the City in connection with the 2010 Census. Council Member Lnenicka
read a Proclamation in Recognition Census Awareness Week to those present, and Mr. Sigmon provided
information about the City's Complete Count Committee and the impending census. Council Member
Lnenicka emphasized the importance of the census, and encouraged everyone to fully cooperate in this
process.
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(D) Recognition of Dr. Belinfante from Emory-Adventist Hospital
Honorary Mayor Dewrell recognized Dr. Belinfante, who provided details to those present concerning the
CPOE initiative at Emory-Adventist Hospital for computerization of medical records. Dr. Belifante
stated this program will eliminate paperwork and is expected to result in more efficient handling of
patient care.
Council Member McNabb recognized Judge Ken Nix, and commented favorably on Judge Nix's coaching
skills in connection. with the Cobb Chamber baseball games.
LAND ISSUES/ZONINGS/ANNEXATIONS:
(A) Public Hearing -Zoning Amendment Request Z10-004 -Modification of approved site plan and
approval of proposed conditional use - 2.36 Acres -Land lots 620 and 677 -Southwest corner of
East/West Connector and South Cobb Drive -Trilogy Group, LLC
Honorary Mayor Dewrell stated this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none.
MOTION: Council Member Lnenicka made a motion to table Zoning Amendment Request Z 10-004 for
modification of approved site plan and approval of proposed conditional use fora 2.36 acre tract in Land
lots 620 and 677 at the southwest corner of East/West Connector and South Cobb Drive for Trilogy
Group, LLC to the March 15, 2010 meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood.
Motion to table was approved 7 - 0.
PRIVILEGE LICENSE:
There were none.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
There was none.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Approval of February 15, 2010 minutes
(B) Resolution to apply for Atlanta Regional Commission's 2010 Community Choices
Implementation Assistance Program
(C) Approve the selection of PaeTEC for phone trunk and Internet provider and authorize the mayor
to sign the agreement
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(D) Approve a Settlement Agreement and Full and Final Release Of Claims regarding 2609 Birch
Street between William and Diane Kaplan, Glendale Commons, LLC, and the City of Smyrna
and authorize the mayor to execute such document
(E) Approval of Franchise Fee Compliance Audit Services relative to Time Warner Telecom of
Georgia conducted by Georgia Municipal Association and authorize Mayor to sign and execute
all related documents
(F) Approval of transfer of ownership of retired police K-9 from City of Smyrna to Sgt. Frank
Durrance
(G) Approval of appointments for Judge Joel Pugh and Solicitor Jason Fincher for the Environmental
Court Division of City of Smyrna Court
(H) Approve a new agreement with American Fiber Systems, our current ISP, that doubles our
Internet connection speed with no additional cost and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
*(I) Approve the acceptance of property on Atlanta Road between Windy Hill Road and Concord
Road for the Atlanta Road Streetscapes LCI project and authorize the city to complete and
forward all required documents or certifications to the Department of Transportation necessary
for such project
MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was approved
6 - 1, with Council Member Lnenicka in opposition.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council Member Pritchett thanked Dr. Belinfante for the CPOE presentation, and commented favorably
about Emory-Adventist Hospital.
Council Member Newcomb yielded the floor with no report.
Council Member Anulewicz expressed condolences to the Scoggins family on their recent losses.
Council Member McNabb commented favorably about retiring police K-9 Niko, and expressed
appreciation to Niko for his ten years of service to the City. Council Member McNabb recommended
Drs. Belinfante and Khouri to anyone in need of a physician's services.
Council Member Smith commented favorably about retiring police K-9 Niko.
Council Member Lnenicka expressed condolences to the Scoggins family, and commented favorably
about Mrs. Scoggins' character and community interaction. Council Member Lnenicka thanked the
faculty and staff at Campbell Middle School for inviting him to participate in the principal for a day
program at that school. Council Member Lnenicka commented favorably about the faculty and staff and
the manner in which the school is administered.
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Council Member Wood commented favorably about Bill and Gerrye Scoggins and their contributions to
the community.
CITIZENS INPUT:
Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Judy Ussing, residing at 1005 Mill Pond Drive, and Ms. Using expressed
concerns about information she received from the Kroger company which indicates there is no clear
timetable for that store to relocate to The Crossings shopping center. Ms. Using expressed concerns
about a number of vacant commercial properties in the city and money being spent on Smyrna Commons.
Ms. Ussing expressed the view that public safety is more important than some other things taxpayer
resources are being used for.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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