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09-06-2011 September 6, 2011September 6, 2011 Mayor and Council Meeting September 6, 2011 All council members were present except Melleny Pritchett. Also present was City Administrator Eric Taylor, City Attorney Scott Cochran, Deputy City Clerk Samantha Kasraie, Redevelopment Coordinator Andrea Hall, Business License Officer Jim Cox, Management Fellow Kevin Klosterboer 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 Dr. Steve Kimmel of Smyrna First Baptist Church, who conducted the invocation after which members of the Boy Scout troop from Bethany Methodist Church led all present in the pledge to the flag. AGENDA CHANGES: Mayor Bacon stated that there were none. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Bacon stated that there was none. LAND ISSUES /ZONINGS /ANNEXATIONS: Mayor Bacon stated that there were none. PRIVILEGE LICENSES: (A) Public Hearing -new owner and applicant for privilege licenses for beer and wine sales (retail pouring)- Invaluc LLC dba Buckhead Barbeque Co -Jay H Bess -3100 Highlands Pkwy (PW) Mayor Bacon asked if the applicant was present, requested that he step forward and acknowledged Mr. Taylor, who read aloud the details of the application request and stated that Mr. Bess had been provided with a copy of the alcoholic beverage ordinance, had attended the mandatory alcohol awareness workshop and that a background check by the police department had failed to produce any reason that the license should not be granted. He stated that staff had reviewed the request and recommended approval. Mayor Bacon stated that this was a public hearing and asked for input. There was none. Mayor Bacon recognized Councilman Wood, who inquired if Mr. Bess was aware of the requirements or had prior licensing. Mr. Bess responded that this was his first application but that he was familiar with the ordinances and processes and had attended the training. Councilman Wood stated that everything appeared to be in order and encouraged Mr. Bess to share his location with those present. Mr. Bess provided directions to his restaurant and the Mayor asked for further clarification of the location. Councilwoman Anulewicz questioned the use of the word Buckhead in a Smyrna business and Mr. Bess explained that the company had catering origins in that City and that no conflict was expected. September 6, 2011 2 MOTION: Councilman Wood made a motion to approve the new owner and applicant for privilege licenses for beer and wine sales (retail pouring) - Invaluc LLC dba Buckhead Barbeque Co -Jay H Bess - 3100 Highlands Pkwy. Motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and approved 6 -0. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Approval of Budget Amendment FY2012 of the transfer the Business License budget expenses from Finance to Community Development (PW) Mayor Bacon called on Mr. Taylor, who read aloud the background to all present, sharing that the business license function had been moved from Finance to Community Development and that the budget was being adjusted to reflect that change. MOTION: Councilman Wood made a motion to approve Budget Amendment FY2012 of the transfer the Business License budget expenses from Finance to Community Development. Motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and approved 6 -0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: Mayor Bacon stated that there were none. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Bacon acknowledged Mr. Taylor, who read aloud the consent agenda. (A) Approval of August 15, 2011 Minutes (B) Award RFP 12 007 Storm Sewer Inspection Services to the lowest bidder Croy Engineering at a hourly rate of $30.00 /hr and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute any related documents (C) Award RFQ 12 002 T V Video and Cleaning Sanitary and Storm Sewer Systems to the second lowest bidder Sani -Tech JetVac Services for the established unit pricing in the attached bid tab sheet and authorize Mayor to sign and execute any related documents (D) Award RFQ 12 005 Miscellaneous Concrete Work to the lowest bidder Horton Construction on unit pricing for various concrete work throughout the City and authorize Mayor to sign and execute related documents (E) Approval of the Cobb County Pre - Disaster Mitigation Plan MOTION: Councilman Lnenicka moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wood and approved 6 -0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor Bacon acknowledged Councilman Newcomb, who had no report. September 6, 2011 3 Mayor Bacon recognized Councilwoman Anulewicz, who stated that HR had no report but shared with all present that she would be traveling to St. Petersburg Russia as part of the State Department exchange program. She mentioned the exchange fellow that had recently come to the City of Smyrna and lauded the program. Mayor Bacon acknowledged Councilman McNabb, who announced the two storm water breaks in the City the week prior and addressed the status of repairs. He mentioned the Forest Hills home and garden tour, providing the details. Councilman McNabb encouraged all to participate in the upcoming parks clean up day and extended his thanks to the residents that attended the traffic information meeting, asking that the public continue to submit recommendations. Mayor Bacon called on Councilman Smith, who commented that the harsh summer conditions could result in loss of trees and wished Councilwoman Anulewicz a safe journey. Mayor Bacon recognized Councilman Lnenicka, who reminded citizens about the upcoming Public Safety gala. He stated that the proceeds would be used to enhance the City's Public Safety departments, encouraged all to attend and provided details of the event. He also shared that information regarding the Forest Hills traffic matter was available on the website and made known the location. Councilman Lnenicka recognized the upcoming commemoration of the 9 -11 attacks, commenting on the spirit and camaraderie of the American people. Councilman Wood yielded with no report. ROM Councilwoman Anulewicz announced a transportation town hall meeting to be conducted with state representatives that focused on T- SPLOST and transportation items affecting Cobb County, encouraging all to attend and providing details. The Councilwoman communicated the website information for the exchange program she was participating in and emphasized that it was offered through the State Department and was not a City taxpayer funded trip. Mayor Bacon asked for additional reports and none were given. SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS: Mayor Bacon stated that there were none. CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Bacon recognized Alex Backry, residing at 3459 Shawnee Trail, who opined that the purchase of Smyrna Commons did not conform to the open government act and that the City would be losing money on this property. He referred to Hickory Lakes being a similar situation and questioned the number of town hall meetings. Mr. Backry stated his opposition to the format of the public comments portion of the meeting and a lack of a question and answer period. He brought up the purchase of a house he claimed was outside city limits and stated that he is looking forward to a debate during his mayoral election campaign. MOM Al Graves, 1079 Pinehurst Dr., discussed the purchase history of the Smyrna Commons and his calculations of the costs involved. Mr. Graves explained his feeling that citizen's input was inadequate and that fees associated with the acquisition were excessive. September 6, 2011 2 Mayor Bacon acknowledged Ron Fennel, 703 Vinings Estates Dr., who thanked Smyrna's public servants and shared his excitement about being a resident of the City. Mr. Fennel announced his intent to run for office in the 2011 election, providing his background and qualifications. Mayor Bacon announced Betty Layng, 2750 Hammond Ct., who expressed her enthusiasm for the SPLOST project beginning on Atlanta Rd. She applauded the Mayor and Council for their vision and thanked them for making Smyrna a great place to live. Mayor Bacon introduced Vic Yankouski of 3905 Plumcrest Rd., who shared that he has been a long- time resident of the City and stated his intent to run for office in Ward 7, providing his background and qualifications. He shared his plan for town hall meetings, priorities for planning and zoning and his commitment to the police and fire departments. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 o'clock p.m. A. MAX BACON, MAYOR SUSAN D. HIOTT, CITY CLERK ME ANY PR[ C ETT, WARD 1 RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2 TERI ANULEWICZ, WARD 3 m,.C-k ` MICHA L MCNABB, R 4 CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7 WADE S. LNENICKA, WARD 6