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City of Smyrna
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
A. Max Bacon City Hall
Council Chambers
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA. 30080
Monday, June 20, 2022 7:00 PM A. Max Bacon City Hall - Council Chambers
Roll Call
Present: 5 - Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Travis Lindley,
Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson and
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton
Absent: 2 - Mayor Derek Norton and Mayor pro tern / Councilmember Tim Gould
Also Present: 1 - Scott Cochran
Staff: 3 - Joe Bennett, Penny Moceri and Heather Peacon-Corn
Call to Order
Acting Mayor / Councilmember Travis Lindley called the June 20, 2022 meeting of the
Mayor and Council to order at 7:00 PM.
1. Invocation and Pledge:
Rev. Bruce Griffith, Smyrna First United Methodist Church (1315 Concord Rd) offered
the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Agenda Changes:
There were no agenda changes.
3. Mayoral Report:
A. PRC2022-13 Proclamation In Recognition of Juneteenth
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA
In Recognition of Juneteenth
June 19, 2022
Whereas: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is
celebrated each year on June 19th in the United States to commemorate the end of
slavery; and
Whereas: though the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on September 22,
1862, with an effective date of January 1, 1863, it had minimal immediate effect on
most slaves' day-to-day lives, particularly in Texas, which was almost entirely under
Confederate control; and
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Whereas: Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union General Gordon
Granger and 2, 000 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take possession of
the state and enforce the emancipation of its slaves; and
Whereas: Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. The
celebration of June 19th was coined "Juneteenth" and grew with more participation
from descendants. Juneteenth today celebrates African American freedom while
encouraging self -development and respect for an cultures; and
Whereas: on June 17, 2021, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was
signed into law, which established Juneteenth as an official federal holiday; and
Whereas: in recognizing the holiday of Juneteenth in the City of Smyrna, we
acknowledge the challenges, successes, tribulations, and perseverance of all those
who lived during these periods in our history; Now
Therefore: 1, Derek Norton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, do hereby proclaim
June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth in the City of Smyrna and encourage the community to
join the commitment for anti -racism, racial and social justice, by encouraging a day of
reflection, recognition, acknowledgement, and healing.
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton read aloud the Proclamation in Recognition of
Juneteenth.
4. Land Issues/Zonings/Annexations:
There were no land issues, zonings or annexations.
5. Privilege Licenses:
There were no privilege licenses.
6. Formal Business:
A. 2022-286 Approval of the replacement of all front-line Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) for the Fire Department, to be purchased from
Municipal Emergency Services (6701-C North Park Blvd, Charlotte, NC
28216) using the NPPGov Contract # PS20120 in the amount of
$177,276.00, to be funded from the 2022 SPLOST and authorize the
Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward / Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, presented the following background:
The City of Smyrna Fire Department budgeted to replace current SCBA
(Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus) with 22 each - Air -Pak X3 Pro. The current
SCBA equipment has reached the end of service life and it is recommended to
transition to current NFPA Standard 1981, 2016 Edition. The new equipment includes
"As Long as You Own It - Air -Pack SCBA Warranty".
A motion was made by Councilmember Glenn Pickens to approve item 2022-286 for
the approval of the replacement of all front-line Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) for the Fire Department, to be purchased from Municipal Emergency Services
(6701-C North Park Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216) using the NPPGov Contract # PS20120
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in the amount of $177,276.00, to be funded from the 2022 SPLOST and authorize the
Mayor to sign and execute all related documents; seconded by Councilmember Lewis
Wheaton.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember
Wilkinson and Councilmember Wheaton
Absent: 2 - Mayor Norton and Mayor pro tern / Councilmember Gould
B. 2022-320 Appointment of Deputy City Administrator, Penny Moceri, to serve as the
Chairperson of the License and Variance Board effective July 1, 2022
upon the retirement of current Chairperson / Fire Chief Roy Acree and
for all other boardmembers and alternate boardmembers to remain the
same.
Ward / City Wide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, presented the following background:
With the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Roy Acree, the Chairperson position on the
License and Variance Board must be filled. Previous boardmembers have included a
member of the Administration staff. There has not been an Admin staff member since
2020, therefore, the request is made for the appointment of the Deputy City
Administrator to serve as the Chairperson for the License and Variance Board.
A motion was made by Councilmember Glenn Pickens to approve 2022-320 for the
appointment of Deputy City Administrator, Penny Moceri, to serve as the Chairperson
of the License and Variance Board effective July 1, 2022 upon the retirement of current
Chairperson / Fire Chief Roy Acree and for all other boardmembers and alternate
boardmembers to remain the same; seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember
Wilkinson and Councilmember Wheaton
Absent: 2 - Mayor Norton and Mayor pro tem / Councilmember Gould
C. POL2022-03 Approval of the revised 2022 City Holiday calendar to include Juneteenth
and Veteran's Day as observed paid holidays for eligible staff.
Ward / Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, presented the following background:
Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, when President Joe
Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Cobb County
and several of its cities have adopted this day as an observed holiday. Additionally,
Veteran's Day will also be added to the City's observed holiday schedule, bringing the
total observed holidays to a total of 12 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday for
the 2022 calendar year.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pickens to approve and adopt POL2022-03 for
the revised 2022 City Holiday calendar to include Juneteenth and Veteran's Day as
observed paid holidays for eligible staff; seconded by Councilmember Lewis Wheaton.
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The motion to approve and adopt carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember
Wilkinson and Councilmember Wheaton
Absent: 2 - Mayor Norton and Mayor pro tem / Councilmember Gould
D. CON2022-05 Approval of a work order with Georgia Power in the amount of
$716,976.00 from the Green Energy CIP Fund for the replacement of
interior and exterior lighting at City Hall and for the installation of new
HVAC controls for Brawner Hall, City Hall, Community Center and
Library, Police Station and Jail, Fire Station 1 and the Wolfe Center and
to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward / Citywide
Joe Bennett, presented the following background:
Over the past months, City staff has been working with Georgia Power to identify and
prioritize energy conservation projects from their audit which was presented to Council
at the April 18, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting. Staff has identified two critical
projects from the audit which can be completed utilizing Green Energy CIP funds.
First is the purchase and installation of new HVAC controllers for Brawner Hall, City
Hall, Community Center and Library, Police Station and Jail, Fire Station 1 and the
Wolfe Center. The integration of our HVAC units to a common control system and
replacement of those systems with obsolete technology is necessary for the continued
operation of our HVAC units citywide. The cost to complete this portion of the project
is $360, 901.00.
Additionally, with this project we plan to address the interior and exterior lighting of City
Hall. Including: interior LED lighting; retrofitting cans/tubes for council chambers, -
replacement of the dimming and controls system; replacement of theatrical spots with
LEDs, 150 exterior bollards and 20 decorative poles. The cost to complete this portion
of the project is $356, 075.00 which includes a $5, 000.00 energy savings rebate.
When completed, the potential energy savings is estimated to be around 140, 000 kWh
per year which is equivalent to offsetting 61 metric tons of CO2. The savings are
equivalent to reducing green house emissions from 6,800 pounds of coal burned, and
7,355,123 smart phones charged.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lewis Wheaton to approve item CON2022-05
for the approval of a work order with Georgia Power in the amount of $716,976.00 from
the Green Energy CIP Fund for the replacement of interior and exterior lighting at City
Hall and for the installation of new HVAC controls for Brawner Hall, City Hall,
Community Center and Library, Police Station and Jail, Fire Station 1 and the Wolfe
Center and to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents;
seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember
Wilkinson and Councilmember Wheaton
Absent: 2 - Mayor Norton and Mayor pro tem / Councilmember Gould
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8.
Commercial Building Permits:
There were no commercial building permits.
Consent Agenda:
A motion was made to approve the consent agenda by Councilmember Glenn Pickens
as read aloud; seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember
Wilkinson and Councilmember Wheaton
Absent: 2 - Mayor Norton and Mayor pro tem / Councilmember Gould
A. MIN2022-41 Approval of the June 2, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
Ward / Citywide
These Minutes were Approved on the Consent Agenda.
B. MIN2022-42 Approval of the June 6, 2022 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes
Ward / Citywide
These Minutes were Approved on the Consent Agenda.
C. MIN2022-43 Approval of the June 6, 2022 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
Ward / Citywide
These Minutes were Approved on the Consent Agenda.
D. 2022-318 Amendment to the authorization of street closures of the Upper Market
Village (around the fountain area) as well as use of the street and center
landscape section along W. Spring Street from the circle to the
midsection at Cafe Lucia (see site map) for the Smyrna is Fabulous
Event Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9:00 am-6:00 pm. the start time
previously approved by Council was 10:00 am.
Ward 3 / Councilmember Lindley
This Authorization was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
E. 2022-321 Retroactively authorize the emergency expenditure of Green Energy CIP
funds to MAXAIR Mechanical for the repair of the walk-in cooler and
walk-in freezer for the Smyrna Jail in the amount of $29,814.00.
($13,943.00 for the cooler and $15,871.00 for the freezer).
Ward 3 / Councilmember Lindley
This Authorization was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
9. Ward / Committee Reports:
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Councilmember Susan Wilkinson wished all a happy Fourth of July.
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton discussed the Short-term Rental Ordinance. There will
be a Ward 7 meeting to discuss.
10. Show Cause Hearings:
11. Citizen Input:
There were no show cause hearings.
Jamie Rolston, president of the Ennisbrook HOA, read from a prepared statement:
Hello Mayor Norton and Councilmembers,
My name is Jamie Ralston and I am the President of the Ennisbrook Community
Association, a gated community at Church & Old Concord Roads. I am here tonight
along with my fellow board members to request a meeting with the Mayor and City
Directors to address the following objectives:
1. To understand the City's responsibility to maintain and replace water and sewer
mains that run under private streets en -route to an end user's meter.
2. To understand how user fees paid to the City ' s Enterprise Fund are allocated to
maintain capital infrastructure.
3. To understand the City's original engineering approval and legal agreements with
the developers of Ennisbrook.
4. To understand how City services to residents of Ennisbrook have changed since
the inception of the development.
5. To discuss a path forward for more transparent dialogue between the City and
Ennisbrook in order to understand current and future planned work that has an impact
on our community.
For example, over 3 weeks ago the City dug a very large trench at the Old Concord Rd
perimeter, and has left if open and vacated ever since. I had to call the City to find out
from the Water Supervisor that a master meter was being installed. Why was there no
advance communication to Ennisbrook about this? What is the purpose of the meter
and how will that affect Ennisbrook? Additionally, the City' s refusal to maintain the
water and sewer mains that serve 175 City of Smyrna homeowners has had an
enormous impact on the community.
The Ennisbrook Board has made numerous requests by phone, voicemail, email, and
letters to meet with City Officials. It is my hope that you respond to our earnest
attempts to resolve these issues, and agree to meet with me and fellow Board
members.
Thank you,
Jamie Ralston
President - Ennisbrook Community HOA
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12. Adjournment:
Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2022
Jamielralston@gmail.com
(770) 403-4034
Acting Mayor / Councilmember Travis Lindley adjourned the June 20, 2022 meeting of
the Mayor and Council at 7:21 PM.
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