12-06-2010 December 6, 2010Mayor and Council Meeting
December 6, 2010
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, and
representatives of the press.
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at Smyrna City Hall. The
meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor Max Bacon at 7:32 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Bacon recognized Joe Braun of the Cumberland Community Church, who conducted the
invocation and pledge to the flag, after which Mayor Bacon shared with all present the location of
the Cumberland Community Church.
AGENDA CHANGES:
Mayor Bacon stated there were no agenda changes.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor Bacon mentioned that 11 schools were recognized earlier that evening along with their
volunteers, students and teachers at the annual Mayor's Awards ceremony. He commented on the
large crowd size and the exceptional students recognized.
LAND ISSUES/ZONINGS/ANNEXATIONS:
(A) Public Hearing- Adoption of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (as
amended in January 2009 by the State) and all proposed local amendments -and
amending City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances, Section 18-12, Ordinance 2010-12
Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Taylor, who provided background that the IPMC is the model code
published by the International Code Council to establish minimum interior and exterior
maintenance standards for existing structures. Currently, the City has the 2000 version and is
seeking to update it with the 2006 version. Mr. Taylor informed all present that staff recommended
approval as amended by Georgia's Department of Community Affairs.
Mayor Bacon recognized Council Member Ron Newcomb, who called for Ken Suddreth to
approach. Mr. Suddreth explained that the 2006 version of the IPMC was the molt current
available but the process of receiving it through the state and city workflows accounted for the
four year discrepancy between its 2006 inception and the City's adaptation of the code. Mr.
Suddreth informed all present that the code has been reviewed and endorsed by all necessary city
entities including the DCA, City Attorney and Fire Chief and was ready to be updated in the
current edition.
Mayor Bacon stated this was a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none.
Mayor Bacon recognized Council Member Newcomb, who thanked Mr. Suddreth and
commented that the revised IPMC would strengthen the City's code enforcement ordinance.
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MOTION: Council Member Newcomb made a motion to approve the Adoption of the
2006 International Property Maintenance Code (as amended in January 2009 by the State) and
all proposed local amendments -and amending City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances, Section
18-12, Ordinance 2010-12. Motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett. Motion
approved 7-0.
PRIVILEGE LICENSES:
Mayor Bacon stated that there was none.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
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A) Reappointment of Ward 2 Representative to Smyrna Housing Authority Board for a five
year term to expire on 5/2/2015
MOTION: Council Member Newcomb made a motion to reappoint Mr. Robert Owens.
Motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett. Motion approved 7-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
Mayor Bacon stated that there were none.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Taylor read the consent agenda items to those present.
A) Approval of November 15, 2010 Mayor & Council Minutes
B) Adoption of 2011 City of Smyrna Holiday Schedule
C) Approval to use Council Chambers on January 25, 2011 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for a Ward 3
Williams Park HOA Meeting
D) Approval of Bid Award for RFQ 11-007 for a Storage Area Network to MCPc in the amount
of $58,598.30 and authorize the Mayor to execute any associated documents
E) Approval of license request by occupant of 4221 North Cooper Lake Road
F) Approve award of RFP 11-006 in the amount of $324,953 to the Georgia Municipal
Association for the 2011 Renewal of Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage and
authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents
G) Approval of Ordinance # 2010-13, removing language in Section 50-26 of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances regarding International Property Maintenance Code
MOTION: Council Member Wood moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was
seconded by Council Member Pritchett and approved 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council Member Wood yielded the floor with no report.
Council Member Lnenicka yielded the floor with no report.
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Council Member Smith thanked the members of the community for coming out to
participate in the Home for the Holidays tree lighting and extended his appreciation to the
Parks and Recreation Department for a job well done. Council Member Smith then
yielded the floor with no further report.
Council Member McNabb expressed his gratitude to the volunteers involved in the school
communities that enhance the quality of the educational system in the City. Council
IVlember McNabb then yielded the floor with no further report.
Council Member Anulewicz recognized those involved with the Emory Adventist
Hospital and their efforts to raise funds for mobile mammography units during their
holiday home tour. Council Member Anulewicz then yielded the floor with no further
report.
Council Member Newcomb yielded with no further report.
Council Member Pritchett yielded with no further report.
No further reports were given.
SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS:
Mayor Bacon stated that there were none.
CITIZEN INPUT:
Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Judy Ussing of 1005 Mill Pond Dr., who expressed her desire to
see the Hwy 41/Spring Rd. gateway into Smyrna developed according to an aesthetic vision. She
submitted to all present that apublic/private joint-venture or cross-governmental agency project
could optimize visitors' first impressions of the City, increase community interest and encourage
business to relocate within the city limits. Ms. Using cited potential projects involving light rail,
green-space, landscaping, signage, waterfalls, public art and benches.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 o'clock p.m.
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