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City of Smyrna
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
7:30 PM
Roll Call
2800 King Street
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Council Chambers
Present: 7 - Mayor Max Bacon, Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Melleny Pritchett,
Councilmember Ted Anulewicz, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Councilmember Wade Lnenicka and
Councilmember Ron Fennel
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Andrea Blustein
Also Present: 11 - Eric Taylor, Jennifer Bennett, Toni Jo Howard, Paige Day, Kay Bolick, Ann
Kirk, Scott Stokes, Terri Graham, Lisa Moore, Chelsea Jackson and Steve
Ciaccio
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge:
Mayor Max Bacon called on Rabbi Bradley Levenberg, Temple Sinai, 5645 Dupree
Drive, Atlanta, Georgia to deliver the Invocation and to lead all in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Agenda Changes:
Mayoral Report:
The Mayor announced that Item 4-B and 4-C, which are related items, will be tabled
to June 2, 2014. Item 6-E will be tabled to May 19, 2014 and Item 6-F will be tabled
to June 2, 2014.
Proclamation in Recognition of Respect for Law Enforcement Day
(May 2, 2014)
Councilmember Ron Fennel read aloud the proclamation which will be presented to
the Smyrna Optimist Club at a later date.
Citizen's Police Academy Graduating Class Ceremony and Presentation of
Certificates
Mayor Bacon called Police Chief David Lee to come forward to announce the
graduates of the Second Graduating Class of the Citizen's Police Academy. Chief
Lee commended Captain Tony Leonard for his development and leadership of the
program. Captain Leonard reported that this training lasted ten weeks and
participants have been exposed to all aspects of police department operations
including constitutional law, use of force, property crimes, death investigations, child
abuse crimes, crime scene investigations and took part in a ride alongs with police
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officers.
The graduates were individually presented with certificates by Chief Lee and
Councilmember Ron Fennel. The graduates are Tyler Addison, Wendy S.
Amundson, Maryline M. Blackburn, Thomas H. Blackwood, Jr., Sheila A. King,
Patrick Koch, Dianne C. Resin, Rosemary Rivera, Claudia C. Rowe, Rosalyn A.
Shepard, Gene J. Terascavage, Kay Terascavage, Latonya K. Wilkins, and Dennis
Barlow. The graduates presented Captain Leonard with a certificate of appreciation
and thanked him for his direction. They stated that this program gave them an
understanding of police department operations as well as a chance to meet and get
to know Smyrna Police Officers.
Mayor Bacon recognized the Step Dance Team from Campbell Middle School which
recently won a competition in Chicago. The Mayor asked Mr. Ziad Salameh to report
the team's accomplishments. At competition, the girls out -scored high school level
teams. Mr. Salameh recognized the head coach, Michael Clayton, who introduced
the individual Step Team members. The coach presented the Mayor with a t -shirt
and made him an honorary "All Star Step Team" member.
Mayor Bacon reported there will be an election on May 20, 2014 and allowed any
candidates who were running to speak at the meeting. Ann Harris discussed her
candidacy for Cobb Superior Court Judge. Jeff Abel spoke on his candidacy for
Cobb County School Board, Post 2. Susan Thayer also discussed her candidacy for
for Cobb County School Board, Post 2.
4. Land Issues/Zonings/Annexations:
A. Public Hearing -Zoning Request Z14-008 -Rezoning form R-15 to
RAD -Conditional for the development of four single-family homes at a
density of 2.96 units per acre - 1.35 Acre Tract - Land Lot 527 - 3713
King Springs Road - The McLane Company.
Mayor Bacon announced the Public Hearing on this rezoning request and asked City
Administrator Eric Taylor to give the background. Mr. Taylor stated that this request
by the McLane Company is for the development of four single-family homes at a
density of 2.94 units per acre. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 for approval
of the rezoning with conditions. Staff recommends approval. The Mayor called those
who wish to speak during the Public Hearing to come forward and they were sworn in
by City Attorney Scott Cochran. Councilmember Wade Lnenicka called Ken
Suddreth to come forward to give the details of the zoning. This request is to
subdivide one lot into four lots. The conditions, site plans and elevations were
presented to the Council. The conditions for the development are as follows:
Standard Conditions:
(Requirements #2, 8, 9, 10 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code are not
applicable)
1. The composition of the homes in a residential subdivision shall include a mixture of
elements including; but not limited to: brick, stone, shake, hardy plank and stucco. No
elevation shall be comprised of 100% hardy plank siding. The residences whose lots
abut external roadways shall not be permitted to utilize hardy plank for any elevation
facing these roads.
2. There shall be protective covenants with a mandatory homeowners association on
all lots. These protective covenants shall be supplied to the City prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
3. The developer shall provide at least 200 square feet of common space per lot.
This common space shall be developed with improvements for the residential
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subdivision such as: gazebos, fountains, recreational/playground equipment or
walking trails. The common space shall be controlled and maintained by the
Homeowners Association.
4. The detention pond shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive
to homes inside and outside the development. The storm water detention plan shall
be designed to create at least a 10% reduction in a 2 -year to 100 -year storm event.
The City Engineer shall approve all plans.
5. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
6. The developer shall be responsible for any traffic improvements (including
additional right-of-way dedications) deemed necessary by either the City or the
County during construction plan review. Sidewalks shall be provided by the developer
inside the subdivision and outside the subdivision adjacent to any public right-of-way
consistent with City's requirements for the extent of the development. A grass buffer
with a minimum width of 2' shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk.
The grass buffer may be waived if it is deemed unnecessary by the City Engineer.
7. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
8. The developer will install decorative streetlights within the development, subject to
approval by the City Engineer. Utilization of low intensity, environmental type lighting,
the illumination of which shall be confined within the perimeter of the subject property
through the use of "full -cutoff lighting'.
9. The developer will comply with the City's current tree ordinance (unless noted
elsewhere). All required tree protection measures shall be adhered to by the
developer during construction.
10. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia
Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
11. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as
appropriate.
12. All single-family and/or duplex residential lots shall provide the following at the
time of certificate of occupancy: either four 3" caliper trees or three 4" caliper trees,
unless otherwise approved by the City's Arborist. The following species of trees may
be used: Nuttall Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Allee Elm, and Village Green Zelkova.
Other species may be used if approved by the City.
Special Conditions:
13. The development shall maintain the following setbacks: Front — 20', Street Side —
20', Side — 5' with 15' between buildings, Rear — 20'
14. The development shall be developed with a minimum lot size of 8,000 square
feet.
15. Driveway— 22' minimum length from building face to edge of sidewalk. Each unit
shall have a two -car garage with decorative garage doors.
16. The developer shall provide a 5' right-of-way dedication along King Springs Road
for the length of the property.
17. The developer shall install a 5' sidewalk with a 2' grass buffer along both
Kingsview Drive and Kings Springs Road for the length of the property.
18. All trees within the limits of disturbance that are scheduled to be preserve shall be
protected according to the City's Tree Ordinance. All other trees within the limits of
disturbance shall be removed.
19. No stormwater management facility or portion thereof shall be located on any
portion of the proposed lots. The stormwater management facility shall be solely
located on the HOA's property and shall be maintained by the HOA.
20. The developer and/or home builder shall comply with all requirements of the
City's Noise Ordinance (construction work hours).
21. Approval of the subject property for the Residential Attached Detached (RAD)
zoning district shall be conditioned upon the development of the property in
substantial compliance with the site plan submitted 2/7/2014 created by London
Patterson Engineering Support Services.
22. The applicant shall be bound to the elevations submitted and dated 2/7/2014.
Approval of any change to the elevations must be obtained from the Director of
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Community Development.
Mr. Lnenicka called the developer, Brad Thompson to answer Council's questions.
He stated that this proposal is not different from anything that has been reviewed
previously and is not unique or unusual. Mr. Thompson said this development is
similar to Riley's Walk Subdivision and that he took some of the concerned
homeowners to see that development. Mr. Lnenicka stated his appreciation of Mr.
Thompson for meeting with citizens along with himself, Rusty Martin, and
Councilmember Wilkinson. Mr. Lnenicka asked if the site elevations are typical, Mr.
Thompson stated that they are and the homes will be the same elevations as the
homes in Riley's Walk. Mr. Lnenicka asked about the selling price of the Riley's Walk
homes and Mr. Thompson stated they initially sold in the mid -$300's. Mr. Thompson
stated that he believes the price point would be different in the two areas.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson had a question regarding the elevations. She
asked Mr. Thompson if he understood condition 22. Mr. Thompson stated that he is
willing to take any changes to Mr. Suddreth if needed. Ms. Wilkinson asked about
the sidewalks which will run the length of the property. Mr. Thompson said he will
install the sidewalk but requested to receive consideration on the last 150 feet of
sidewalk because the topography is so steep. He requested that the City eliminate
the required landscape buffer between the sidewalk and the road.
The Mayor asked anyone who had a comment and had been sworn in to come
forward to speak. Walter McDonald, 1284 Kingsview Circle, stated that he disagreed
with the price point that Mr. Thompson discussed. There are several homes on
Kingsview Circle that are over the price point mentioned. He requested that the
proposed homes face King Springs Road. He believes that these new homes do not
fit in with the homes in the area, and should face King Springs to mirror the homes on
the opposite side of the street.
Shonnta Glover, 1201 Kingsview Drive, came forward to speak. She stated there
was a meeting with Brad Thompson and she appreciated his willingness to meet with
the community's homeowners. Her concerns have to do with traffic issues and with
aesthetics. With this plan, the new driveways exit onto Kingsview Drive so that if
overflow parking is needed on the street, traffic Flow would be impeded because the
road is very narrow. She suggested that house number one be angled to block the
view of the backyard of the other homes, and this would also make the driveway
longer so that additional parking would not be needed at that home. She is the
president of the homeowners association. Mayor Bacon asked how many homes are
in the current subdivision. Ms. Glover stated that there are seven, four of which face
King Springs Road. Councilmember Lnenicka asked if parking at the entrance of
Kingsview Drive is a problem, would it be favorable to the homeowners to establish a
"no parking" zone, no matter whether or not this development is approved. She
answered that for a safety perspective, yes, but new homeowners might not find that
attractive in purchasing a home there.
Councilmember Ron Fennel asked Brad Thompson about the orientation and why he
feels it is not preferable to have driveways or a private road that exit onto King
Springs Road. Mr. Thompson stated that as a safety issue, it is absolutely
preferable to not have any driveways on King Springs Road. Mr. Thompson believes
that turning the homes on King Springs Road or by building a rear entry home would
not make the homes attractive to buyers. Also, topographically, if the homes fronted
King Springs, the front door would be five to six feet below the street level.
Councilmember
Susan Wilkinson asked about turning the first house as Ms. Glover suggested. Mr.
Thompson stated he would be agreeable to that, but cannot say what specific angle it
would be. Councilmember Lnenicka asked Ken Suddreth to come back up to answer
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questions. Councilmember Lnenicka questioned him on the developer's sidewalk
request. Mr. Suddreth stated that the City Engineer could probably better answer the
question. As a planner, he feels that the sidewalk landscape buffer is more of a
physiological issue and not as much a safety issue. In the past, when there were
sidewalk questions, they have allowed the City Engineer to make determinations on
whether or not the sidewalk could be modified. This gives staff a way to look at what
is reasonable. Mr. Suddreth doesn't have a problem with lowering the width of the
landscape buffer strip or with slightly reducing the width of the sidewalk. Ultimately,
the sidewalks condition is to enhance the City's connectivity plan. Mr. Lnenicka
asked if the developer has to build up the topography for the sidewalk anyway, what
is the difference if it includes the buffer strip or not and wondered what is the right
thing to ask a builder to do? Mr. Suddreth stated it can make a big difference even if
it is a foot difference due to the cost. Mr. Lnenicka asked Mr. Suddreth based on
what has heard tonight, what would be his recommendation for the Council to
consider? He agreed with the decision to angle the house at the corner lot for a
better look. Mr. Lnenicka asked that since the builder doesn't know what angle, is
the Council allowed to give staff the right and the flexibility to make a decision
regarding the angle of the house. Mr Suddreth answered if it is the decision of the
Council to allow staff to decide the issue of the angle of the house, it is in the official
record that it is the intent of the Council to angle it and this can be used for any future
decisions. Mr. Lnenicka asked if this rezoning was turned down, what would be the
result. Mr. Suddreth stated that standard conditions would apply, and there would
probably be three lots, and the conditions that have been discussed would not be in
effect. The Mayor asked who maintains the beauty strip. The answer is that the City
encourages the homeowner to maintain it. The strip is the city's right-of-way, so if a
homeowner refused to maintain the buffer, public works would have to maintain it.
The Mayor believes that in some instances, the City has built up to the curb and
should hold builders to the same standards as the city would allow itself. Councilman
Ron Fennel made a suggestion regarding a policy question to allow the builder to pay
into a sidewalk fund so that there could be a crosswalk and improve the sidewalk on
the other side of the street.
Councilmember Lnenicka called Ms Glover to ask her what she would like to see
happen in light of the discussion. She stated that she would like to see the Council
approve the zoning with the first home angled and a no parking zone. Mr. Fennel
asked how she felt about his sidewalk suggestion. She agreed with his suggestion.
Ms. Wilkinson asked if there is a sidewalk on the other side of the street. Ms. Glover
said there is a sidewalk that stops at Woodbury Place and that for her as a resident,
as long as she can walk down the street safely, she would be happy. Mr. Lnenicka
expressed his appreciation of the dialogue that has occurred between the developer
and the effected community members on this issue. He stated that Mr. Thompson
has built many quality homes in the Smyrna area and is known in the area to be a
responsible and reputable developer.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wade Lnenicka to approve 2014-098 Zoning
Request Z14-008 - Rezoning form R-15 to RAD -Conditional for the development of
four single-family homes at a density of 2.96 units per acre -1.35 Acre Tract - Land
Lot 527 - 3713 King Springs Road - The McLane Company. Subject to stipulations
that were submitted by staff and recommended in this with the additional requirement
that the corner house be angled subject to determination and approval by the Director
of Community Development and subject to allowing the Director of Community
Development to consider how the sidewalk on King Springs Road should or if it
should be constructed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Melleny
Pritchett. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
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B. Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z14-003 - Rezoning from R-15 to
RAD -Conditional - 4.01 Acre Tract - Land Lot 335 - 4105 North Cooper
Lake Road - McLane Corporation. Table to June 2, 2014
Mayor Bacon called for the Public Heaing and no one came forward to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ron Fennel to table Zoning Request Z 14-003
a rezoning from R-15 to RAD Conditional - 4.01 acre tract - Land Lot 335 - 4105
North Cooper Lake Road - McLane Corporation until June 2, 2014, seconded by
Councilmember Wade Lnenicka. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
C. Mayor and Council grant a sanitary sewer easement between the City
of Smyrna and McLane Corporation LLC to allow the installation of
sanitary sewer piping for a proposed adjacent residential
development. Table to June 2, 2014
A motion was made by Councilmember Ron Fennel to table 2014-036 to grant a
sanitary sewer easement between the City of Smyrna and McLane Corporation LLC
to allow the installation of sanitary sewer piping for a proposed adjacent residential
development to June 2, 2014, seconded by Councilmember Wade Lnenicka. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
Privilege Licenses:
There were no Privilege Licenses.
6. Formal business:
A. Approval of Ward 1 appointment to the Tree Board, Mr. Tom Bartlett
will complete the current term to expire 12/31/2016.
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Melleny Pritchett stated that Tom Bartlett, a resident
of Argyle Estates has been representing Ward 1 on the Tree Board for the past ten
months. This will officially appoint him to that board.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Melleny Pritchett to approve
Ward 1 appointment to the Tree Board, Mr. Tom Bartlett will complete the current
term to expire 12/31/2016, second by Councilmember Teri Anulewicz. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
B. Approval of FY14 budget amendments for staff merit increases, other
employee benefits, maintenance and improvements, and professional
services.
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The Mayor asked Mr. Taylor to give the background on the proposed budget
amendment. The Staff is requesting the budget amendment be approved in the
amount of $479,463. This amendment is necessary to cover $188,00 in staff merit
increases, $19,000 in holiday gift cards, $200,000 in improvements and $72,100 for
professional services. Councilmember Anulewicz discussed the necessity of budget
amendments. They are all items which have been discussed by the Council. The
improvements stem from a desire to maintain and improve city properties. This
amendment will cover those costs as well as employee bonuses and increases.
A motion was made by Councilmember Teri Anulewicz to approve 2014-081 FY14
budget amendments for staff merit increases, other employee benefits, maintenance
and improvements, and professional services, seconded by Charles (Corkey) Welch.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch and Councilmember Fennel
Nay: 2- Councilmember Wilkinson and Councilmember Lnenicka
C. Approval of a Vehicle Replacement Fund Policy
Mr. Taylor discussed the policy of a newly established fund to cover the cost of
replacement vehicles. This policy establishes guidelines for the replacement of
vehicles and heavy equipment such as bulldozers and other vehicles. This criteria
would be used by the Finance Department to create a funding stream to fund current
and future vehicle and equipment needs.
A motion was made by Councilmember Teri Anulewicz to approve 2014-080 Approval
of a Vehicle Replacement Fund Policy, seconded by Councilmember Ron Fennel.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
D. Approval of an Asset Management Policy
Mr. Taylor gave the background. This new financial policy will provide guidelines for
the recording, setting of capitalization and tracking thresholds of city assets and
establishes guidelines for the transfers and disposition of assets.
Councilmember Anulewicz thanked the Finance Department for their work on the
development of these policies.
A motion was made by Councilmember Teri Anulewicz to approve 2014-079 Approval
of an Asset Management Policy, seconded by Councilmember Ron Fennel. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
E. Approve the amendment to the City of Smyrna 's Code of Ordinance
Chapter 46 entitled Environment to include Section 46-8 which
prohibits smoking within all City owned facilities and parks properties
CouncilmemberAnulewicz mentioned that the Council had been discussing this this
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policy informally since November, 2013 and more formally since February of this
year. At Council's direction, there have been several iterations of the policy. The
Council is now deciding where the designated smoking areas will be placed on city
properties. Designated areas will only be in larger properties because on smaller
properties, the designated area will be the right-of-way. This is being tabled so that it
can be determined which parks will need a designated area and where the area will
be established.
A motion was made by Councilmember Teri Anulewicz to table ORD 2014-03 to
approve the amendment to the City of Smyrna's Code of Ordinance Chapter 46
entitled Environment to include Section 46-8 which prohibits smoking within all City
owned facilities and parks properties to May 19, 2014, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem/Councilmember Melleny Pritchett. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
F. Authorize a Resolution and Declaration of taking of 2419 sq. ft. of
temporary construction easement at 2766 Stonecreek Road for the
Belmont Hills Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Susan Wilkinson to table a Resolution and
Declaration of taking of 2419 sq. ft. of temporary construction easement at 2766
Stonecreek Road for the Belmont Hills Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project until May
19, 2014, seconded by Councilmember Wade Lnenicka. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
G. Authorize a Resolution and Declaration of taking of 2853 sq. ft. of
temporary construction easement at 2756 Stonecreek Road for the
Belmont Hills Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project.
Mr. Taylor informed this is a temporary construction easement as the City is working
to replacing 10,000 feet of sanitary sewer main which will lead to a 50% increase of
sewer capacity. The Staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Councilmember Susan Wilkinson to approve a Resolution
and Declaration of taking of 2853 sq. ft. of temporary construction easement at 2756
Stonecreek Road for the Belmont Hills Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project,
seconded by Councilmember Teri Anulewicz. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
H. Approval of the Hut License Agreement between the City of Smyrna
and Google Fiber.
Mr. Taylor stated that the City is conducting a feasibility study into the introduction of
Google Fiber into the City of Smyrna. With this potential expansion, Google Fiber
may place fiber utility huts on City -owned property. This agreement will govern this
placement should Google Fiber elect to expand into the City. Staff recommends
approval.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ron Fennel to approve Agreement 2014-01
Approval of the Hut License Agreement between the City of Smyrna and Google
Fiber, seconded by Councilmember Teri Anulewicz. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, Councilmember Anulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
Approval of the Non -Disclosure Agreement between the City of
Smyrna and Google Fiber.
City Administrator Eric Taylor stated Google Fiber has requested some sensitive
information from the City. This agreement will prevent sensitive data from appearing
on Google programs and will set expectations on how Google Fiber will not disclose
information that the City considers sensitive.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ron Fennel to approve Agreement 2014-02
Approval of the Non -Disclosure Agreement between the City of Smyrna and Google
Fiber, seconded by Charles (Corkey) Welch. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, Councilmember Anulewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
7. Commercial Building Permits:
8. Consent Agenda:
There were no Commercial Building Permits.
City Administrator Eric Taylor read aloud the Consent Agenda.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Melleny Pritchett to approve
the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilmember Teri Anulewicz. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor pro tem/Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnuiewicz,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember
Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel
A. Approval of April 7, 2014 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Property/Liability insurance renewal with Georgia Local
Government Risk Management Agency (GIRMA) and authorize Mayor
to execute any related documents
C. Approval to renew Advanced Disposal Commercial Sanitation Contract
(early renewal) from March 1, 2015 - February 28, 2020.
D. Approval of 2014 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between Cobb
County and City of Smyrna for use of the Community Development
Block Grant Funds (CDBG) in the amount of $225,840.00 and
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authorize Mayor to sign and execute agreement.
E. Approval of the FYI Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant
(JAG) for the Bike Patrol & Accident Investigation Surveying
Equipment in the amount of $17,847 awarded to the Smyrna Police
Department.
F. Approval to allow the Georgia Municipal Association through Penn
Credit Corporation to collect on past due water bills and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
G. Approval of Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Covenant
agreement template for the City of Smyrna
9. Committee Reports:
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Melleny Pritchett reported that the Vision Steering
Committee held their first meeting last Monday. The Vision website is
www.SmyrnaVision.com which will explain the purpose and phases of the process.
Ms. Pritchett encouraged participation the Vision process and to take the 10 - 15
minute survey on the website. Anyone who lives, works or does business in Smyrna
is invited to take the survey.
Councilmember Teri Anulewicz invited Jennifer Bennett to report from Community
Relations. This weekend is the Jonquil Festival in Smyrna. On Saturday morning,
the Jonquil City Jog will take place to raise money for the Campbell High School
Educational Foundation. Registration is available through Thursday on the website
and at the Community Center. The Jonquil Festival is Saturday from 10:00 AM -
6:00 PM and Sunday from noon to 6:00 PM. The weather should be great for the
event. The details for the events were sent out in the City's water bills. Ms. Bennett
also encouraged participation in the community by taking the Vision survey on the
website. She mentioned that City events can be followed on the City's page on
Facebook.
Councilmember Teri Anulewicz also spoke the importance of taking the survey and
sharing thoughts on the City. This process is not a comprehensive plan, it is an
opportunity to develop an action plan for the City for the next 10 years.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson stated Library Director Mary Moore is out on
training. Ms. Wilkinson announced that the First Sunday Lecture in May will feature
archaeologist Scoff Butter from Brockingham & Associates. Mr. Butler was involved
in the cataloging and curating of the City of Smyrna's Civil War artifacts collection.
He will be speaking on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 PM about his survey work on the
Chattahoochee Riverline Battlefield. On Tuesday, May 13th at 10:30 AM, Smyrna's
Fire Chief, Paige Day will speak about her book "Fading Scars." The book recounts
her family's recovery following her husband's accident and his traumatic brain injury.
Ms. Wilkinson called Steve Ciacco to give a report on the Parks and Recreation
Department. The Arthur Bacon Golf Tournament at Fox Creek Golf Course on
Saturday May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th. Applications can be found at the
Community Center and the Library. It is a wonderful way to be involved in the
community.
Councilmember Charles "Corkey" Welch left the meeting at 9:00. In his absence,
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Melleny Pritchett called Scott Stokes for a report on
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Public Works. He reported that there was an accident today involving a City dump
truck. No one was hurt, but the driver is in the hospital for observation.
Ms. Pritchett asked Ann Kirk to give a report on Keep Smyrna Beautiful. Ms. Kirk
reminded that tickets will go on sale this weekend for the 6th Annual Garden Tour
which will include four private homes, the Delmar Garden Rose Garden and the Tea
Room with live music and refreshments. The tour is May 17, 2014 from 10:00 AM to
4:00 PM. Tickets sold before the event are $10 and those sold the day of the tour will
be $15. She also thanked all the 200 volunteers that cleaned over 35 miles of
roadway during the Great American Clean -Up.
In the absence of Councilmember Andrea Blustein, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson
announced there will be a Ward 2 Community Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2014
at 6:30 PM at Taylor Brawner Hall.
Councilmember Wade Lnenicka will be at the Vinings Glen Homeowners Association
meeting on May 4, 2014. Mr Lnenicka offered his sympathy to the Jim Barto family of
Smyrna on Jim's passing. Jim was a long time employee of the Hilton Corporation.
Mr. Barto's son is a member of the Campbell High School Lacrosse team which Mr.
Lnenicka coaches. He noted the Campbell High School LaCrosse team has now
won their fifth game this season.
Councilmember Ron Fennel called Fire Cheif Paige Day to report on the Fire
Department. She is excited to announce that she and other Smyrna Firefighters
participated in the Atlanta Climb to benefit the American Lung Association where they
climbed 51 stories in full turn out gear. Chief Day also reported that each fire station
in Smyrna has adopted a Cobb County Elementary School. The school awards the
class which is found to have good citizenship, behavior and/or improved grades. The
class is awarded the opportunity to have Lunch with a Firefighter. This week they
had first lunch and it was very successful. As a safety tip, Chief Day reminded
citizens to have their A/C units professionally cleaned and have the air filters
changed.
Councilmember Fennel requested Chief David Lee to give a report on the Police
Department. Mr. Fennel noted that the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation has
extended an invitation for Mr. Fennel to join the foundation and he is honored to be a
part of the group. Chief Lee noted that 20 members of the Police Department are
participating in the Jonquil City Jog. Recently, the Leads on Line program made their
first arrest on recovered pawned items. A new communication officer was hired who
previously worked for 22 years in the Orange County, Florida Sheriffs Department.
Chief Lee reported that the second gun safety class will be held this Thursday from
7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The Smyrna Honor Guard was selected to
give the 21 gun salute for the Cobb County Peace Officers Memorial Service at the
Marietta Square on May 22, 2014 at 7:30 PM.
Chief Lee announced that one of Smyrna's detectives, Meredith Ramaley was
appointed by Governor Deal to be a member of the Child Welfare Reform Council.
She is the only law enforcement official on this new committee.
Mr. Fennel spoke about his friend who passed away, Captain Herb Emory, who was
a traffic reporter in the Atlanta area. He was a strong supporter of law enforcement
community and will be missed.
Councilmember Fennel reminded those who live in the North Cooper Lake area and
are concerned about the issues that were tabled at this meeting, that he will have
another community and City Staff meeting once a new proposal is presented to
discuss the issue.
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Mr. Fennel also announced his quarterly townhall meeting at Jim & Nicks April 22,
2014 at 7:30 PM for Ward 7 residents. Fire Chief Day will be there to speak to the
residents.
City Administrator Eric Taylor announced that Smyrna is in the running for Google
Fiber. There has been a great deal of work completed and has involved many hours
of meetings. Mr. Taylor publicly recognized and thanked the staff that has put time
into this endeavor. Those staff members are: Ken Suddreth, Jared Sigmon, Jennifer
Bennett, Eric Randall, Scott Stokes, Chris Addicks, Kathe Roper and Scott Cochran.
10. Show Cause Hearings:
11. Citizen Input:
12. Adjournment:
There were no Show Cause Hearings.
Mayor Max Bacon called Ms. Robin Cubbage, 275 Doeskin Drive for Citizen's Input.
She discussed the conditions of the road in the Deerwood Subdivision. She feels she
is not getting any results from staff on this issue. The roads are covered in cracks,
but her main concern is that the manhole covers have been dug up and she believes
there has been a "patch job" to cover them back up after repairs were made. She
states that the rocks in the road are dangerous to walkers. Mayor Bacon informed
her that after the meeting, he would have the Public Works director, Scott Stokes and
Councilmember Fennel speak to her about her concerns. Mr. Fennel stated this was
the first time he has heard of this and will be happy to discuss it with her.
The Mayor mentioned that the other speaker for Citizen's Input, Shonnta Glover, was
here to discuss the Kingsview Drive issue and was no longer present at the meeting.
Mayor Bacon recognized again the three candidates who stayed for the entire
meeting, Ann Harris for Cobb Superior Court Judge, Jeff Abel for Cobb County
School Board, and Susan Thayer for Cobb County School Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
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