12-03-2012 December 3, 2012 City of Smyrna
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Smyrna, GA 30080
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, December 3, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 3,2012
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Call to Order
Present: 7- Mayor Max Bacon, CouncilmemberAndrea Blustein, Councilmember Ten
Anulewicz, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan
Wilkinson, Councilmember Wade Lnenicka and Ccuncilmember Ron
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Melleny Pritchett
1. Invocation & Pledge:
2. Agenda Changes:
Mayor Bacon noted changes: item 3(A)to be removed and item 6(B)to be
tabled to 12/17.
3. Mayor's Report:
Congratulated the recipients of the Mayor's Awards. Reminded all to visit the
downtown Christmas light display.
4. Land Issues/Zonings/Annexations:
4A. Public Hearing-Approval of Ordinance 2012-24, amending Article VII, """+.
Section 714, Light Industrial, City of Smyrna Zoning Ordinance related to
pet grooming and boarding services - Tabled from November 19, 2012 and
Removed at December 3 Meetings (AB)
Mayor Bacon announced this item is removed from the agenda.
This Ordinance was removed.
5. Privilege Licenses:
6. Formal business:
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6A. Public Hearing - Charter Amendment - Ordinance#2012-23
Amending Section 6 (c)- Redistricting Plan of the Seven Wards of the
City of Smyrna
To amend districts to align with 2012 census.The Mayor stated that the maps
were displayed and called for public comment.There was none.Councilman
Fennel noted that over 5000 citizens were being redistricted out of Ward 7.He
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confirmed that the redistricting map was available on the website.Councilman
Lnenicka thanked those involved in the process.Councilwoman Blustein noted
that Ward 2 would be home to both Davenport and Rose Garden.She
commended the contributions of Linda Evers.Councilwoman Anulewicz
commented on the smooth redistriciting and changes to Ward 3.Councilman
Welch remarked on the ease of the process and assured residents that he was
available to them.Councilwoman Wilkinson noted that Ward 5 remained largely
unaltered and Mayor Bacon stated that this was the first of two formal
hearings. A motion was made by Councilmember Lnenicka,seconded by
Councilmember Welch,that this Authorization be approved.The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Blustein, CouncilmemberAnulewicz, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Lnenicka and
Councilmember Fennel
vow 6B. Approval of 2012-22 repealing entire Section 46-1 and replacing with
new Section 46-1-Noise Regulation, City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Tabled from November 5, and December 3, 2012
Meetings(RF)
Sponsors: Fennel
A motion was made by Councilmember Fennel,seconded by Councilmember
Lnenicka,that this Ordinance be tabled.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Blustein, CouncilmemberAnulewicz, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Lnenicka and
Councilmember Fennel
7. Commercial Building Permits:
8. Consent Agenda:
8A. Approval of November 19, 2012 Mayor and Council Minutes
This Authorization was approved.
8B. Approval and adoption of revised Personnel Policy EMP 12-0 Pay
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Plan and authorize Mayor to execute related document
This Authorization was approved.
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8C Approval to appropriate $40,000 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund for
The History Workshop to research the history of the Cox Civil War
Collection, create display cases, and install the final product and
Mayor to sign and execute related document
This Authorization was approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Fennel,seconded by Councilmember
Welch,to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Bacon, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Anulewicz,
Councilmember Welch and Councilmember Fennel
Nay: 2- Councilmember Wilkinson and Councilmember Lnenicka
9. Committee Reports:
Councilman Fennel provided an update on the search for a new Police Chief
and an upcoming press conference for TEAM Georgia.Councilman Lnenicka
recognized those that assisted in the Holiday Home Tour fundraiser for Emory
Adventist Hospital and thanked the 116th Army band for their holiday concert
performance.Councilwoman Wilkinson announced Christmas at Brawner Hall ..
event on December 5th.Councilman Welch yielded with no report.
Councilwoman Amulewicz had no report and congratulated the recipients of
the Mayor's Awards.Councilwoman Blustein yielded with no report.
10. Show Cause Hearings:
11. Citizen Input:
Mary Kirkendoll of 1078 OakView addressed the Council regarding her
concerns about recent road improvements and development projects.She
commented on the open house and town hall meetings,calling for greater
transparency and additional project details.
Mike Novrian of 2866 Green Cove Way announced that a group of students
from China would be visiting the City the following week.
12. Adjournment:
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