04-18-2016 April 18, 2016 M&C Minutes - SIGNED - LFCity of Smyrna
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
2800 King Street
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Monday, April 18, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers
2.
3.
A.
B.
Roll Call
Present: 7- Councilmember Derek Norton, Councilmember Andrea Blustein,
Councilmember Teri Anulewicz, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Councilmember Doug Stoner and
Councilmember Ron Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Max Bacon
Also Present: 10 - Jeffrey Tucker, Mike L Jones, Terri Graham, Ken Suddreth, Scott Stokes,
Amy Snider, Tammi Saddler Jones, Dat Luu, David Lee and Heather Corn
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Teri Anulewicz called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM noting that she
was filling in for Mayor Max Bacon who was not feeling well.
Invocation and Pledge:
Reverend Steve Lyle, Smyrna First United Methodist gave the invocation and led all
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Changes:
Mayoral Report:
There were no agenda changes
Honorary Mayor Joyner recognized any candidates present who wished to make a
statement the following came forward and gave their personal and professional
backgrounds.'
Candidate: Brendan Murphy running for State Court Judge.
Candidate: Kim Childs running for Superior Court Judge.
Recognize Campbell High School Student Government President,
Aysha Joyner, serving as Honorary Mayor tonight
Mayor Pro Tem Teri Anulewicz introduced Aysha Joyner as our Honorary Mayor for
the meeting. Aysha is the Campbell High School Student Government President.
This is her second year to attend the Mayor and Council Meeting as the Honorary
Mayor. She has been accepted at the University of Georgia and has decided to
attend UGA in the fall.
Smyrna Community Dancers - Introduction and Update from Mary
McGehee, Artistic Director/Founder
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Honorary Mayor Joyner introduced Mary McGehee, Artistic Director/Founder of the
Smyrna Community Dancers LLC.
The Smyrna Community Dancers LLC has had the privilege over the last 20 years of
helping over 5000 students loam discipline, social interaction, coordination and poise
through dance. Their main focus has always been to provide as many resident
families as possible with the opportunity of participation through competitve pricing
and high quality instruction. In addition, they are proud to have had several of their
students receive college scholarships for dance as well as having progressed to
professional dance careers. Their main program is hosted at the Smyrna Community
Center dance studio.
Ms. McGehee gave her own personal background of her dancing career over the
years.
4. Land Issues/Zonings/Annexations:
A. Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z16-003 - Rezoning from Light
Industrial (LI) to RAD -Conditional for one single-family residence -
0.25 Acres -Land Lot 594 - 2963 & 2965 Elizabeth Street - Greg
Williams
ftonsors: Anulewicz
Honorary Mayor Joyner asked City Administrator, Mike Jones to read the background
for this item and he stated the following:
This item was a Public Hearing and Zoning Request (Z16-003) for the rezoning from
Light Industrial (LI) to RAD -Conditional for one single-family residence on 0.25 Acres,
Land Lot 594 located at 2963 & 2965 Elizabeth Street by the applicant Greg Williams.
Mr. Williams wants to demolish the existing home and construct one single-family
home at a density of 4 units per acre. The applicant plans to consolidate 2963 & 2965
Elizabeth Street into one residential lot and construct a new single-family home. The
down zoning of the property from an industrial zoning designation to a single-family
residential zoning designation brings the property into conformity with existing
conditions of the area.
Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning the subject property
from LI to RAD -Conditional for one single-family home at a density of 4 units per acre
with conditions.
Community Development Director, Ken Suddreth was called forward to give
additional background. He showed the location map with zoning as well as the
subject property. He noted the single family residence would be removed and a
variance had been built into the approval. Additionally, he showed the proposed site
plan, with side yards andrearyard. The proposed elevations were also shown and
there was discussion regarding the creek on the back of the property. He noted the
Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved this item. There were treescaping
and landscaping plans for the development and the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
(Requirement #2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning
Code is 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 1000/0 hardy plank siding.
2. 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.
3. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
4. The developer shall be responsible for any traffic improvements (including
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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 maybe waived if it is deemed unnecessary by the
City Engineer.
5. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
6. The developer will comply with the City's current tree ordinance. All required
tree protection measures shall be adhered to by the developer during construction.
7. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia
Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
8. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as
appropriate.
Special Conditions
9. The development shall maintain the following minimum setbacks:
Front -15' (from the Elizabeth Sliest Extension Easement)
Side -10'
Rear - 30'
10. The home shall have a minimum floor area of 1800 sq. ft.
11. The new proposed home shall not exceed two -stories in height.
12. Mitigation of the ±924 square foot encroachment into the 25 -foot impervious
surface area setback must be provided at a rate of 1:1 elsewhere on site along the
same stream. A separate mitigation site plan must be submitted for approval prior to
issuance of a land disturbance permit.
13. Approval of the subject property for the RAD -Conditional zoning district shall
be conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance with
the submitted site plan dated 2/122016.
14. The applicant shall be bound to the elevations submitted and dated 2/122016.
Approval of any change to the elevations must be obtained from the Director of
Community Development.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson asked if there were two lots being combined for one
home and Mr. Suddreth responded yes.
The Public Hearing was called for this item and no one came forward to speak for or
opposition to this request.
The applicant, Greg Williams, came forward and stated he had been asked to design
a home for the owner and he subsequently applied for the rezoning. He mentioned
that the home that was currently on the property was dilapidated and abandoned.
Some of the nearby residents had questions about local traffic that were addressed
at a construction meeting. They were specifically concerned about construction traffic
on the one way street.
Councilmember Fennel asked the applicant if he had built any homes previously in
the City limits. He stated he had done a lot in Cobb County in the last three years.
Councilmember Wilkinson asked about the site plan that showed what looked to be
part of the house located in the street and that was actually an easement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chades (Corkey) Welch to approve item
2016-132 for zoning request Z1"03 for a rezoning from Light Industrial (LI) to
RAD -Conditional for one single-family residence on 0.25 Acres -Land Lot 594 located
at 2963 & 2965 Elizabeth Street the applicant is Greg Williams, seconded by
Councilmember Ron Fennel. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
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5. Privilege Licenses:
There were no Privilege Licenses
6. Formal Business:
A. Approval to accept a Livable Centers Initiative Grant from the Atlanta
Regional Commission(ARC) in the amount of $100,000 and authorize
the Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement and related documents on
behalf of the City of Smyrna.
Sponsors: Norton
City Administrator Mike L. Jones read the background for this item. It is for the
approval of Acceptance of Livable Centers Initiative Supplemental Grant Award from
the ARC in the amount of $100, 000 for the purpose of conducting a study that
assesses land use and transportation impacts along the 2.4 mile Spring Road
Corridor from Cobb Parkway to Atlanta Road.
The original Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Study for the Smyrna Town Center was
completed and adopted by the Mayor and Council in 2003. As required by the ARC,
five (5) year updates to that original study were completed, submitted and approved
in 2008 and 2013. The ARC issued a call for applications for a subsequent round of
LCI funding in October 2015. The City of Smyrna, with City Council authorization,
submitted an application to ARC in December 2015. The application requested a
grant of $120, 000 with the City providing a 20% match of $30,000. Funding awards
were announced in April 2016. The grant awarded was $100,000, $20,000 less than
requested). This reduced the City's required match amount from $30, 000 to $25, 000.
($125,000x.20=$25000). The $25,000 match is a CIP budget item in the
Community Development Department FY2017 budget request.
The purpose of the LCI Supplemental Study Grant is to fund a study that will provide
an analysis, a plan and a strategy for addressing the future transportation and land
use issues and opportunities being created along the Spring Road Corridor corridor
by significant developments such as the Atlanta Braves Stadium Complex and the
Jonquil Village Mixed Use development.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued for the purpose of selecting a consultant
to conduct the study. The RFP will be advertised in May 2016 and the consultant will
be selected in June 2016. The consultant contract will not be executed until the FY
2017 budget is adopted, the $25, 000 match is authorized and the City Council
reviews and approves the consultant contract.
It is recommended that Mayor and Council approve the acceptance of the LCI Grant
in the amount of $100, 000 awarded through the Livable Centers Initiative program to
conduct a supplemental land use and transportation study of the Spring Road
corridor from Cobb Parkway west to Atlanta Road and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Grant Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of
Smyrna.
There were no questions from Council for this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Derek Norton to approve item 2016-153 to
accept a Livable Centers Initiative Grant from the Atlanta Regional
Commission(ARC) in the amount of $100,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Grant Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Smyrna, seconded
by Charles (Corkey) Welch. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
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Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
B. Approval of Ordinance 2016-05 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-3: Nongovernmental use of
city property
Sponsors: Fennel
Mike L. Jones, City Administrator read the following background and noted that the
following Ordinance revisions were a series of clean-ups and each would be
explained as to the new wording or differences.
This item is for the approval of Ordinance 2016-05, to Amend the City of Smyrna
Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-3:Nongovemmental use of city
property
The recommendation is to allow department heads to authorize use of departmental
meeting space, facilities, and parks by nongovernmental groups
Section 2-3 describes a process for approval of nongovernmental use of City meeting
space, facilities, and parks. The process, as presently written, dates back to at least
1977. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to ensure the City's Code reflect
the processes presently in use by the City. The 1977 process does account for the
significant increase in the amount of meeting spaces, facilities, and parks available
for public use. Additionally, it does not reflect the addition of several full-time City staff
dedicated to connecting nongovernmental groups to the City's numerous desirable
spaces. The proposed amendment retains Mayor and Council's authority to approve
nongovernmental use of the Council Chamber. It transfers approval authority for
departmental meeting rooms, recreational facilities, and parks from the council
committee chair of the department to the department head. This transfer reflects the
current process.
Staff recommends approval of this item.
Councilmember Fennel noted that previously the department chairs had handled this
but now it put the decision back in the hands of the designated department heads.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ron Fennel to approve ORD2016-05 5 to
amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article 1, Section
2-3: Nongovernmental use of city property, seconded by Coundimember Doug
Stoner. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1- Mayor Bacon
C. Approval of Ordinance 2016-06 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2, Article II, Division ll, Section 2-47: Special
meetings -Calling; notice.
Sponsors: Fennel
City Administrator Mike L. Jones stated that this item was for the approval of
Ordinance 2016-06 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 2,
Article ll, Division ll, Section 24T Special meetings -Calling, notice.
The recommendation was to change special meeting notice to allow 24 hour advance
notification by electronic means rather than mail or hand delivery and to allow no
notification to be required if the mayor, all councilmembers, and city administrator are
present when the special meeting is called.
The current special called meeting notification ordinance was established before
1977. The proposed amendment to the special called meetings notice ordinance
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aims to update the Code to reflect contemporary practice. The requirement for
notification to be distributed via mail or hand delivery does not reflect the invention of
electronic mail. Cities such as Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Chattahoochee Hills, and
Kennesaw have updated Code which allows for notification by electronic means. Staff
believes electronic delivery is both the quickest means to notify elected officials of a
special called meeting and the best use of taxpayer money. It is also now common
practice to allow no notification to be required if the mayor, all councilmembers and
city administrator are present when the special meeting is called.
Staff recommends approval.
Councilmember Wilkinson asked to have the record reflect that the word "present"
meant everyone had to be present in the room at the time of the announcement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ron Fennel to approve ORD2016-06 to
amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article II, Division II,
Section 2-47: Special meetings -Calling; notice, seconded by Charles (Corkey) Welch.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
D. Approval of Ordinance 2016-07 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2, Article II, Division II, Section 2-51. -
Parliamentary rules.
Sponsors: Fennel
This item is for the approval of Ordinance 2016-07 to Amend the City of Smyrna
Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article 11, Division ll, Section 2-51. - Partiamentary
rules as read aloud by City Administrator Mike L. Jones.
The recommendation to remove the requirement to use a specific edition of Robert's
Rules of Order.
The current ordinance was established prior to 1977. The ordinance presently
requires Council to use parliamentary rules from the 1961 version of Robert's Rules
of Order. The oldest version on file with the Smyrna Public library is from 1996- Staff
recommends removing the requirement to use a specific edition.
Staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ron Fennel to approve ORD2016-07 to
amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article II, Division II,
Section 2-51. - Parliamentary rules, seconded by Councilmember Doug Stoner. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
E. Approval of Ordinance 2016-08 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2, Article ll, Division IV, Section 2-115: Purpose
Sponsors: Blustein
Mike L. Jones, City Administrator read the following:
This item is for the approval of Ordinance 2016-08 to Amend the City of Smyrna
Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article 11, Division IV, Section 2-115: Purpose
The recommendation is to change the name 'recorders court'to 'municipal court'
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The City of Smyrna Charter creates and empowers a municipal court. The Charters
refers to the court as the municipal court 16 times, while it uses the term recorder's
court only once. Changing the name in Section 2-115 will increase consistency
between the Charter and the Code of Ordinances.
Staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Councilmember Andrea Blustein to approve ORD2016-08 to
amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article II, Division IV,
Section 2-115: Purpose Municipal Court, seconded by Councilmember Derek Norton.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
F. Approval of Ordinance 2016-09 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-2: Alcoholic Beverage -
Definitions
Sponsors, Stoner
This item is for the Approval of Ordinance 2016-09 to Amend the City of Smyrna
Code of Ordinances Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-2: Alcoholic Beverage - Definitions
as stated by City Administrator, Mike L. Jones.
It was recommended for the approval to update the City's closed function definition
in the alcoholic beverages chapter to include public buildings added to the City in the
last ten years that are available for public rental for closed functions.
The proposed amendment updates the definition of 'closed function' under the City's
alcoholic beverage codes to ensure the list includes all the buildings in the City
designated to host dosed functions. Over the past ten years the City added new
buildings, such as the Taylor-Brawner House and Brawner Hall, to the numerous
facilities available for public use. These facilities are in high demand for weddings,
showers, banquets, and other private functions, but presently are not listed in closed
functions definition.
Staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Councilmember Doug Stoner to approve ORD2016-09 to
amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-2:
Alcoholic Beverage - Definitions, seconded by Councilmember Ron Fennel. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
G. Approval of Ordinance 2016-10 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 6, Article III, Division I, Sec. 10-74. - Certain
contracts; other prohibited activities.
Sponsors: Stoner
Mike L. Jones, City Administrator, read the following background for this item. It is for
the approval of Ordinance 2016-10 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances
Chapter 6, Article ill, Division 1, Sec. 10-74. - Certain contracts; other prohibited
activities.
The recommendation to remove the incorrect bingo game operation end time of
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12:00 p.m. and replace with 12:00 a.m.
The section of the Code governing non-profit, tax-exempt organization's bingo
gaming erroneously requires such games to not start before 6:00 p.m. and to end
prior to 12:00 p.m. on any day these games occur. Staff believes the requirement to
end a bingo game before it begins makes compliance rather difficult, and therefore
recommends changing the time to the more appropriate 12:00 a.m.
Staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Councilmember Doug Stoner to approve ORD2016-10 to
amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 6, Article III, Division I, Sec.
10-74. - Certain contracts; other prohibited activities, seconded by Councilmember
Charles (Corkey) Welch. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
H. Approval of Ordinance 2016-11 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 70, Article ll, Division I, Section 70-29: Meetings -
Days and place designated; calling special meetings.
Sponsors: Wilkinson
This item is for the approval of Ordinance 2016-11 to Amend the City of Smyrna
Code of Ordinances Chapter 70, Article 11, Division 1, Section 70-29: Meetings- Days
and place designated; calling special meetings, as read aloud by Mike L. Jone, City
Administrator.
This is for the recommendation to remove specific requirements for Parks and
Recreation Commission meetings on the second Thursdays of February, April, June,
August, and December.
The Code of Ordinances requires the Parks and Recreation Commission to meet
bi-monthly the second Thursday of February, April, June, August, and December.
This meeting requirement is the most speck to day and month out of all non -Council
meetings established by Code. Staff indicates the designated meeting schedule has
been nearly impossible to adhere to, especially due to holidays and school calendars.
Staff recommends continued bi-monthly meetings, but on the day, weeks, and
months of the Commission's selection.
Staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Councilmember Susan Wilkinson to approve ORD2016-11 to
amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 70, Article II, Division I,
Section 70-29: Meetings- Days and place designated; calling special meetings,
seconded by Councilmember Doug Stoner. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
Approval of Ordinance 2016-12 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 102, Article I, Section 102-5: Authority to
promulgate rules and regulations governing service generally;
nonrefundable service connection charges.
Sponsors: Welch
City Administrator, Mike L. Jones, stated the following for this item:
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This is for the approval of Ordinance 2016-12 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 102, Article I, Section 102-5: Authority to promulgate rules and
regulations governing service generally, nonrefundable service connection charges.
The recommendation is to update Section 102-5 to allow the Public Works and
Finance departments to promulgate rules and regulations governing service with the
approval of Council and to suggest nonrefundable service connection charges.
Ordinance 102-5 describes the responsibilities of a now non-existent committee of
council that pre -dates 1977. This committee which no longer operates once managed
all utility service in the city, including departmental procedures, determination of fees,
and collection of funds. Since this committee does not and has not existed for some
time, City staff carries out many of the responsibilities described and brings
recommendations to Council for approval. The ordinance amendment proposed
codes the role of Public Works and Finance staff in managing the City's utilities
services and recommending action to Council.
Staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Charles (Corkey) Welch to approve ORD2016-12 to amend
the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 102, Article I, Section 102-5:
Authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing service generally:
nonrefundable service connection charges, seconded by Councilmember Ron
Fennel. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
J. Approval of Ordinance 2016-13 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of
Ordinances Chapter 102, Article I, Section 102-13: Emergency water
restrictions.
sponsors: Welch
This item is for the approval of Ordinance 2016-13 to Amend the City of Smyrna
Code of Ordinances Chapter 102, Article 1, Section 102-13: Emergency water
restrictions and the recommendation is to empower the Public Works department to
reduce the hours and times and terms of outdoor water use during a period of
emergency water restrictions set by mayor and council as road aloud by City
Administrator, Mike L. Jones.
Section 102-13 is another piece of Code referring to authorities held by a no longer
operating committee of council dating back to 1977 or later. The age of the ordinance
is shown in its reference to City Hall on Bank Street. According to the current
language the time and terms and any emergency water restrictions approved by
mayor and council would be determined by a non-existent water committee. Staff
recommends empowering the Public Works department to reduce the hours and
times and terms of outdoor water use in reaction to mayor and council approved
emergency water restrictions.
Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Jones acknowledged the hard work put in by Managment Fellow, Amy Snyder
and thanked her for her efforts resolving these Ordinances.
A motion was made by Councilmember Charles (Corkey) Welch to approve
ORD2016-13 to amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 102, Article
1, Section 102-13: Emergency water restrictions, seconded by Councilmember Derek
Norton. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
7. Commercial Building Permits:
There were no Commercial Building Permits
8. Consent Agenda:
Mike L. Jones was asked by Honorary Mayor Joyner to read aloud the consent
agenda for Council approval.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ron Fennel to approve the consent agenda
as read aloud, seconded by Councilmember Doug Stoner. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Norton, Councilmember Blustein, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Stoner and Councilmember
Fennel
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bacon
A. Approval of the April 4, 2016 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
Sponsors: City Council
B. Award RFP 16-034 Cobb Park Restroom Renovations to the lowest
bidder P.E. Structures and Associates for $82,449.05 and authorize
the Mayor to execute any related documents.
Sponsors: Anulewicz
C. Approval to purchase 1 (one) equipped Ford Explorer patrol vehicle
from the Police Department's FY16 operating budget at a total cost of
$35,853.61
Sponsors: Norton
D. Approval to enter into an Management Services Agreement for
Smyrna Food Truck Tuesday with JRM Management Services, Inc. for
a zero dollar impact and have the Mayor sign and execute all related
documents.
sponsors: Fennel
E. Approval to use Council Chambers on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from
4:00-7:00 PM for Vinings North Neighborhood Association Meeting.
Sponsors: Stoner
9. Committee Reports:
Ward 1 - Councilmember Derek Norton remarked that as the Public Safety Chair he
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was learning the ins and outs of Police Department and Fire Department. He asked
for some recent statistics and asked Chief Lee and Chief Acres for speck numbers
to report:
1662 is the total calls for the Fire Department since January 1, 2016.
1095 of those were EMS and Rescue related
931 arrests have been made at the Police Department since January 1, 2016.
7574 Citations have been issued since January 1, 2016.
19,144 calls for service for the police Department have come in since January 1,
2016.
Wanted to thank them and note how great they are doing.
Ward 2 - Councilmember Andrea Blustein stated that she was a having a meeting
regarding traffic from 10am -12pm, May 7th at the Smyrna Library.
Last night at 10pm she received phone call and texts that one of the condo buildings
at Country Side was on fire. She went to the fire scene and entire front was engulfed
in flames. It was a very coordinated effort with the police department and the fire
department. There were four total fire trucks, ambulances, EMS and Police. There
was no one hurt and all got out as well as two cats lost that were found. She cannot
say enough of efforts made by the FD and PD. Say a prayer for the survivors.
Ward 4 - Councilmember Charles "Corkey" Welch gave a shout out to Ann Kids and
Keep Smyrna Beautiful for the Great American Cleanup this past weekend. Also he
gave an additional shout out to a group not a department in the City but the Smyrna
Arts and Cultural Council continues to do phenomenal things.
Ward 5 - Councilmember Susan Wilkinson stated her community meeting had
approximately 50+ people for a turnout. She also encouraged people to attend the
public information meeting, Tuesday April 26th. Engineers from Croy will be there as
well as the City Engineer, Eric Randall. She announced the sale of tickets for the
Concert series. Tickets will be available at the Wolfe Recreation Center.
Ward 6 - Councilmember Doug Stoner remarked that he was unable to attend the
most recent COW meeting but did get an update regarding the very sophisticated
traffic signalization system. We expect to have this up and running this fall. He also
commended Community Development Director Ken Suddreth who has been working
very closely with Cobb County on the construction of the Braves stadium. Shout out
to Ken Suddreth who has been working with Cobb with construction of Braves
stadium.
Ward 7- Councilmember Ron appreciated the attendees at the town hall meeting
with Bob Oft. They spent two and a half hours answering all questions. Mr. Ott
brought a strong compliment of staff from the county to answer all questions.
His published newsletter went out last week and he gave the email address for
citizens to get the electronic newsletter.
As finance committee chair he noted the preparation of the budget and remarked on
the City's Triple A bond rating. The department heads and staff were providing the
best information to the Mayor and Council.
He thanked Honorary Mayor Aysha Joyner as well for her participation.
10. Show Cause Hearings:
11. Citizen Input:
There were no Show Cause Hearings.
Alex Backry of Shawnee Trail spoke about illegally parked vehicles. He stated he
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was told by the police department to take pictures at night and report them to the
Marshals office. He mentioned Courtesy Cards that were handed out by other cities.
Ms. Cynthia of Overlook Parkway praised our police department; She also talked
about the incoming Suntrust Park and the policing that would be needed by the City
in the surrounding residential areas. She has traffic concerns and vendor concerns
in the area as well. She also spoke about the light synchronization and mentioned a
conservative group that meets at Rev Coffee every Wednesday at 8:30am.
The meeting was adjourned by Honorary Mayor Aysha Joyner at 8:14 PM
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