07-05-2011 July 05, 2011July 5, 2011
Mayor and Council Meeting
July 5, 2011
All council members were present except Councilmen Smith and McNabb. Also present were, Assistant City
Administrator Tammi Saddler, City Attorney Scott Cochran, City Clerk Susan Hiott, Finance Director Robert
Porche 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 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Bacon recognized Pastor Patrick Williams of International Gospel Outreach, who conducted the
invocation and led all present in the pledge to the flag.
AGENDA CHANGES:
Mayor Bacon stated that all land zoning /annexation items would be tabled. He noted that Councilman
McNabb was out sick and that Councilman Smith and City Administrator Taylor were away on vacation and
introduced Assistant City Administrator Saddler.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Bacon stated that there were none.
LAND ISSUES /ZONINGS /ANNEXATIONS
Mayor Bacon stated that all three public hearing items related to the property on Roswell Street and Davie
Circle would be tabled and asked Ms. Saddler to provide the background. Ms. Saddler explained to all present
that the items were tabled at the request of Mark Keibler and dealt with rezoning the Roswell Street area.
Mayor Bacon called for a motion and acknowledged Councilman Newcomb.
(A) Public Hearing (no vote at this time) - Rezoning Request Z10 -013 - From RM -12 (Cobb County) to ARD
Conditional (Smyrna) - 20.587 Acre tract - Land lot 663 - Roswell Street and Davie Circle — Regency Square
Apartments, LLC and Virginia C. West, LLC (RN) Tabled from October 18, 2010 - Tabled from February 7,
2011, Tabled from February 21, 2011 and March 7, 2011 - Tabled from April 18, 2011 and May 16, 2011 and
July 5, 2011 meeting - To be tabled to August 15, 2011 meeting
MOTION: Councilman Newcomb moved to table rezoning request Z10 -013. Motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Pritchett and approved 5 -0.
(B) Annexation request (100% of owners requesting annexation) - Land Lot 663, Parcels 3 and 4 - 17th
District, 2nd Section, Cobb County - 20.587 acre tract - Roswell Street (Regency Square Apartments) (RN)
Tabled from October 18, 2010 Meeting - Tabled from February 7, 2011 - Tabled from February 21, 2011 and
March 7, 2011 - Tabled from April 18, 2011 and May 16, 2011 meeting and July 5, 2011 meeting - To be
tabled to August 15, 2011 meeting
MOTION: Councilman Newcomb moved to table Annexation request (100% of owners requesting
annexation) and motion was seconded by Councilwoman Pritchett. Councilman Newcomb stated that this item
was to be tabled to August 15, as was the previous item and Councilman Lnenicka confirmed the date to
which the items were tabled. The motion was approved 5 -0.
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(C) Final vote - Rezoning Request Z10 -013 - From RM -12 (Cobb County) to ARD Conditional (Smyrna) 2
20.587 Acre tract - Land lot 663 - Roswell Street and Davie Circle Regency Square Apartments, LLC and
Virginia C. West, LLC (RN) Tabled from October 18,2010 Meeting - Tabled from February 7, 2011— Tabled -0
from February 21, 2011 and March 7, 2011 - Tabled from April 18, 2011 and May 16, 2011 and July 5, 2011
meeting - To be tabled to August 15, 2011 meeting
MOTION: Councilman Newcomb moved to table Final vote - Rezoning Request Z10. Motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Pritchett and approved 5 -0
PRIVILEGE LICENSES:
Mayor Bacon stated that there were none.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Approval of a Budget Transfer in the amount of $17,485 from the General Government Account
15650.52.2200 to Parks & Recreations 53.1230 Energy Account (PW)
Mayor Bacon acknowledged Ms. Tammi Saddler, who provided the background to all present, sharing that the
funds were to cover an increase in electricity rates.
Motion: Councilman Wood moved for Approval of a Budget Transfer in the amount of $17,485. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Lnenicka and approved 5 — 0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
Mayor Bacon stated that there were none.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Bacon acknowledged Ms. Tammi Saddler, who read the consent agenda.
(A) Approval of June 20, 2011 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
(B) Approval of 2011 Community Development Block (CDBG) Grant Award Subrecipient Agreement in the
amount of $221,697 and Mayor to sign and execute related documents
(C) Award RFP 11 -031 to Wade Ford for six (6) Crown Victoria Police Interceptors for $134,754.00
(D) Approval of Livable Centers Initiative Project between Georgia Department of Transportation and City of
Smyrna, Project CSSTP- 0006 - 00(992) for Atlanta Road Streetscape and Mayor to sign and execute Document
(E) Approval of closing of Argo Drive from Davenport and Bates Street July 30, 2011 for Block Party —
Family Reunion
(F) Approval for Williams Park Neighborhood General Assembly to meet in the Council Chamber July 26,
2011 from 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 p.m.
(G) Approval of 2012 Smyrna Community Event Dates
(H) Approval to continue as a member of the Cobb Urban County CDBG Program PY 2012 -2014 and
authorize Mayor to sign the Cooperation Agreements
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(I) Approval to rescind Bid Award to EnviroPro Bid # RFP 11 -016 Hickory Lake Asbestos Abatement and
rebid this project based upon revised specifications
MOTION: Councilman Lnenicka made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Wood and approved 5 -0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor Bacon acknowledged Council Member Wood, who stated that there were no reports.
Mayor Bacon recognized Councilman Lnenicka, who shared the passing of Smyrna Resident Major General
Emory Parrish, extending his condolences to the family.
Mayor Bacon acknowledged Councilwoman Anulewicz, who reminded all present of the upcoming summer
concert series performance and commented that, while Smyrna does not have a fireworks display for
Independence Day, that there would be fireworks at the City's celebration on August 61n
Mayor Bacon recognized Councilman Newcomb, who commented on the results of a poll that demonstrated
only 50 percent of responders could identify the year of America's independence and even fewer the country
from which that freedom was won. He stressed the importance of continuing to educate the public.
Mayor Bacon acknowledged Councilman Pritchett, who discussed the signage for the Campbell Bridge Road
construction and the overall status of that project.
Mayor Bacon asked if there were any further reports and none were given.
SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS:
Mayor Bacon stated that there were none.
CITIZEN INPUT:
Mayor Bacon acknowledged Mr. Alex Backry, residing at 3459 Shawnee Trail, who made known his
preference that the property located on the corner of Birch Street be converted into a wildlife sanctuary, with
walkways and picnic tables, and not developed as an extension of the dog park. He then discussed his
understanding that there had been an unusual number of break -ins in the Smyrna Heights community and
recommended that Mayor and Council take action to see this was communicated and encourage enhanced
neighborhood watch programs.
Mayor Bacon recognized Michael Torres, residing at 2987 Happy Deer Court and there was no response.
Mayor Bacon acknowledged Donna Short Woodham, residing at 2616 Hughes Street, who announced her
candidacy for Mayor, encouraging all present to cast their vote in her favor and providing the election date.
She then commented on the Birch Street property and her desire that no fencing would be put in place.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 o'clock p.m.
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