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Monday, February 3, 2020
Rollcall
City of Smyrna
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
7:00 PM
2800 King Street
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Council Chambers
Present: 7 - Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Austin Wagner,
Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Councilmember Tim Gould and
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton
Also Present 1 - Scott Cochran
Call to Order
Staff: 19 - Tammi Saddler Jones, Heather Peacon-Corn, David Lee, Joe Bennett,
Robert Harvey, Roy Acree, Brian Marcos, Jennifer Bennett, Frank Martin,
Tyler Addison, Louis Defense, Frank Durranoe, Rick James , Landon
O'Neal, Jon Carter, Terry McCormick, Chris Flowers, Mark Binicewicz and
Trey Stevens
Mayor Derek Norton called the February 3, 2020 Mayor and Council Meeting to order
at 7:00 PM.
1. Invocation and Pledge:
Pastor Richard L. Bush, Mt. Zion Baptist Church (1789 Hawthorne Avenue) delivered
the Invocation and led all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Agenda Changes:
There were no Agenda Changes.
3. Mayoral Report:
A. 2020-61 Performance by The New SwanSilvertones in honor of Black History
Month
Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-61.odf
The New SwanSilvertones were introduced by Pastor Bush and performed a lovely
song of Prasie and Worship.
B. 2020-60 Proclamation in Recognition of Black History Month
Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-60.odf
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Councilman Lewis Wheaton read aloud the Proclamation for Black History Month and
made the presentation.
4. Land Issues/Zonings/Annexations:
There were no Land Issues, Zonings or Annexations.
5. Privilege Licenses:
There were no Privelege Licenses,
6. Formal Business:
A. Public Hearing - Apartment Name Change Request 2020-56 - 2323
Ward Street - Name change from Sun Valley Apartments LLC dba Sun
Valley Apartments to The Ward Luxury Apartments LLC dba The Ward
Luxury Apartments with Elad Karla as agent.
Attachment: Issue Sheet 2020-56.pdf
WARD LUXURY APTS.odf
A motion was made by Councilmember Travis Lindley to approve item 2020-56, a
Public Hearing and Apartment Name Change Request for the property located at 2323
Ward Street for the name change from Sun Valley Apartments LLC dba Sun Valley
Apartments to The Ward Luxury Apartments LLC dba The Ward Luxury Apartments
with Elad Karta as agent; seconded by Councilmember Susan Wilkinson.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
B. ORD2020-01 Amend Section 2-104 of the City Code regarding operational guidelines
for the City Administrator so that the city administrator, subject to
limitations exercises control over the regular operational activities of the
City Clerk's office and defining the word "Control".
Attachment: Issue Sheet ORD2020-01.odf
Revisions for clerk reporting to Adm (002).docx
Ordinance 2020-01 City Clerk - City Administrator.docx
City Attorney Scott Cochran noted this was an internal 'housekeeping" item for the
City.
A motion was made by Councilmember Travis Lindley to approve item ORD2020-01 an
Ordinance to amend Section 2-104 of the City Code regarding operational guidelines for
the City Administrator so that the city administrator, subject to limitations exercises
control over the regular operational activities of the City Clerk's office and defining the
word "Control"; seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Gould and Councilmember
Wheaton
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Wilkinson
C. 2020-68 Approval of the appointment of Ron Davis to the Downtown Development
Authority (DDA), to fulfill term through April 2020
Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-68.odf
Councilmember Travis Lindley remarked on the pleasure of Mayor and Council to have
Mr. Davis join the Downtown Development Authority.
A motion was made by Councilmember Travis Lindley to approve item 2020-68 for the
appointment of Ron Davis to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), to fulfill tens
through April 2020, seconded by Councilmember Charles "Corkey" Welch.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
D. 2020-70 Appointment of Deputy Police Chief Joe Bennett as City of Smyrna Chief
of Police upon retirement of current Police Chief David Lee.
Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-70.odf.rtf
Mayor Derek Norton invited current Police Chief David Lee forward to speak regarding
his upcoming retirement from the City after serving seven years. He stated that Chief
Lee had served the City well and done a fantastic job. He also remarked about Chief
Lee's leadership, particularly in Community Policing and in having a great relationship
between the department and the community.
Chief Lee stated it was both joyful and sad at the same time because he had been
doing this pretty much his entire life. He went on to say that although it would be
different he looked forward to spending more time with his children and grandchildren.
He closed by saying that Deputy Chief Joe Bennett will do a great job for the
department and he thought the Mayor and Council had made the right choice for his
successor.
Mayor Norton then reviewed the resume of Deputy Chief Bennett. He is a lifelong
Smyrna resident with a bachelors degree from Reinhardt University, a Master's from
Columbus State and is working toward a doctorate in public administration from
Valdosta State. He's been with the Smyrna police department since 1995.
Deputy Chief Bennett was invited to the podium with his wife Mary Bennett and said
that there were great things in store for the City. 'As Mayor Norton mentioned, I'm a
lifelong Smyrna resident, I went to our local schools in Smyrna. (My wife) Mary and I
have chosen to raise our children in this community. So it is my goal to keep Smyrna a
safe place to live work and play for our citizens."
A motion was made by Councilmember Travis Lindley to approve item 2020-70 for the
appointment of Deputy Police Chief Joe Bennett as City of Smyrna Chief of Police
upon retirement of current Police Chief David Lee; seconded by Councilmember
Charles "Corkey" Welch.
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The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
Commercial Building Permits:
There were no Commercial Building Permits.
Consent Agenda:
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Tim Gould to approve the
consent agenda as read aloud; seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
2020-62 Approval of the January 16, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes
Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-62.odf
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2020-63 Approval of the January 21, 2020 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-63.odf
01-21-2020 January 21 2020 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL.odf
2020-64 Approval of the January 21, 2020 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-64.odf
01.21.2020 January 21, 2020 MSC Mintues - FINAL - No
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2020-49 Approval to extend the Advanced Disposal Commercial Sanitation
Contract for one year, with optional annual renewal periods up to five
years, ending February 28, 2025.
Attachments: Issue Sheet 202049.odf
Advanced Disoosal.odf
2020-59 Approval and adoption of Restated Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
documents and authorize the Mayor to execute related documents
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Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-59. pdf
Smyrna CM 1 29 2020.pdf
Summary of Amendments 1 6 2020.pdf
Amendment 1 to DB Master Plan 9.28.2018.pdf
Smyrna Addendum 1 29 2020.pdf
2018 Master Plan .pdf
Smyrna AA 1 29 2020.0
F. 2020-71 Approval of professional Services Agreement with Diligentia Consulting,
LLC regarding various public safety initiatives including community
policing, recruitment, traffic violation assessment and other duties as
directed.
Attachments: Issue Sheet 2020-71.pdf
Diligentia Contract 2.3.2020.tif
9. Committee Reports:
Councilmember Glenn Pickens - Ward 1 - Reminded the public of the upcoming
meeting at 6:30pm with Councilmember Travis Lindley and Councilmember Austin
Wagner at Fire Station #3 (2825 Park Road) off of Spring Road regarding the Spring
Road Development.
Councilmember Austin Wagner- Ward 2 - No Report
Councilmember Travis Lindley - Ward 3 - Reminder of a Ward 3 neighborhood meeting
on March 15th at 4:00pm at City Hall. He also mentioned the passing of Deacon Billy
Alford of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He also spoke about the recent GMA event, Cities
United and what was learned by all in attendance. He came away with an overall sense
of how well the City has been run over the years when listening to other cities from all
over the state
Councilmember Corkey Welch - Ward 4 - Expressed his thanks to Chief David Lee for
his years of service to the City.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson - Ward 5 - Also expressed thanks to Chief Lee and
remarked that she looked forward to working with incoming Chief Bennett.
Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Tim Gould - Ward 6 - Spoke about the Meet and
Greet for Peace event recently held at Brawner Hall and thanked staff that worked hard
to bring it together. He also offered congratulations to both Chief Lee and Chief
Bennett.
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton - Ward 7 - Stated he was excited to work with Chief
Joe Bennett and thanked Chief David Lee for his service. He also remarked about the
upcoming Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 15th from 11 am -
6pm and noted Congressman David Scott to be in attendance as well as Dr. Archie
Ervin, Vice President of Institute Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Georgia Tech.
City Attorney Scott Cochran echoed what Council had stated about Chief David Lee
and incoming Chief Joe Bennett.
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City Administrator Temmi Saddler Jones spoke about Chief David Lee's leadership
and noted he would need to finish up their book club discussion before retiring on
Friday.
She also congratulated Chief Joe Bennett and his wife Mary.
10. Show Cause Hearings:
11. Citizen Input:
12. Adjournment:
There were no Show Cause Hearings.
Resident Alex Backry of Shawnee Trail spoke about the lack of citizen input and
referendums regarding projects and purchases the City has engaged in over the last
several years. He named specific projects and stated he hoped the new regime would
consider involving the citizens more in major purchase and spendings.
The February 3, 2020 meeting of the Mayor and Council was adjourned at 7:41 PM by
Mayor Derek Norton.
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