2023-02-20 February 20, 2023 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - SIGNED - LFCity Council Meeting Minutes - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Smyrna Community Center
Magnolia Room
200 Village Green Cir
Smyrna, GA 30080
February 20, 2023
7:00 PM
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tern (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles "Corkey" Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Lewis Wheaton (Ward 7)
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Joseph Bennett
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
Present: 7 — Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember
Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, and Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Tim
Gould
Also Present: 1 — Scott Cochran
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Lewis Wheaton
Staff: 7 — Joe Bennett, Jill Head, Dat Luu, Penny Moceri, Heather Peacon-Corn, Eric
Randall, and Joey Staubes
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the February 20, 2023 Mayor and Council Meeting held at
the Smyrna Community Center in the Magnolia Room at 7:01 PM.
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Justin Kier, Associate Pastor, Int'I Gospel Outreach Church (1101 Windy Hill Rd)
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
6. Proclamations and Presentations
A. Recognition of Tierra Renee Faulcon, 2022-2023 Georgia Preschool Educator of
the Year (Faulcon Prep Academy)
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Mayor Derek Norton introduced the 2022-2023 Georgia Preschool Educator of the Year
recipient, Tierra Renee Faulcon. The following was read aloud:
Tierra Renee Faulcon is a wife, mom, teacher, and the proud owner/operator of Faulcon
Prep Academy, the only licensed in -home preschool in Smyrna. Affectionately called "Ms.
Tierra" by her families, she is passionate about influencing her community by ensuring
that parents have quality early childhood educational, options that embrace all children.
After graduating with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Social
Work, she became a Child Protective Services Investigator for the Virginia Beach
Department of Human Services, the entity who once held her custody from birth until her
adoption was finalized at 8 years old. Using her personal experience, education, and
commitment to the welfare of children she and her husband Michael began to renovate
their basement to create a center style preschool in a home that allows parents to place
their children in a smaller setting to prepare them academically and socially to enter
elementary school. Faulcon Prep Academy received its license to operate in June of 2019
and has since maintained enrollment at capacity, became quality rated, provides summer
camps and afternoon tutoring sessions to preschool and school age children. In addition
to creating flexible programs to meet the needs of the community, Mrs. Faulcon has now
been named the 2022-2023 Georgia Preschool Educator of the Year. As the ambassador
of Preschool Family Childcare for the State of Georgia, Faulcon is empowered to use this
platform to encourage other providers in Smyrna and surrounding cities to create
programs that exceed all licensing standards, are engaging and support the diversity of
families and children of all abilities in our community because at Faulcon Prep Academy,
"Every child is loved and your family matters".
Tierra Renee Faulcon stated she is the proud owner of Faulcon Prep Academy. She is
trying to change the face of in -home childcare by creating a place for everyone in a safe
space where they are loved. She wanted to be the change in the community that is
needed, and she hopes to make a difference.
7. Community Development Items
A. 2023-030 Apartment Complex Name Change Request — Galleria Courtyards, 1400
Galleria Lane SE, is requesting a name change to ibex Park.
Councilmember Glenn Pickens made a motion to approve item 2023-030, an apartment
name change request from Galleria Courtyards (1400 Galleria Lane SE) to ibex Park;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern/Councilmember Tim Gould.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
B. Z21-005 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z21-015 - Allow rezoning from R-15 to
CBD - Land Lot 522 - 0.52 acres - 2986 King Street - Antiques, Wood, and Rustics
LLC
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Joe Bennett, City Administrator, read the following brief background:
Antique, Woods & Rustics LLC is seeing approval of a rezoning for 2986 King Street from
R-15 to CBD for the ability to use the existing structure for antique sales.
Joey Staubes, Planner II, presented the following background:
Proposed Use: The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-15 to CBD for the operation
of antique sales. The land use will remain Mixed Use (MU) on the Future Land Use Map.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning from R-15 to CBD for antique sales.
Planning & Zoning Board Recommendation: Approval By a vote of 4-2 at the April 11,
2022, meeting.
Urban Design Commission Recommendation: Approval at the April 26, 2022, meeting.
Mayor & City Council Decision: Denied by a vote of 5-0 at the May 16, 2022, meeting.
The court has ordered the city to hold an additional public hearing for settlement of
litigation. The zoning conditions have been amended to include additional prohibited uses
as well as a deed restriction on 1261 Love Street to maintain a residential zoning
category. The zoning conditions have been amended to include additional prohibited uses
as well as a deed restriction on 1261 Love Street to maintain a residential zoning
category.
The proposed rezoning would allow the existing 1,807 sq. ft. structure to be used for
antique sales. The subject property is located in an area where the surrounding properties
have a future land use designation of Mixed Use. The adjacent properties to the north and
west are zoned R15 and are occupied with residential structures, and the adjacent
properties to the south and east are occupied with commercial and institutional uses.
Community Development has reviewed the proposed rezoning to CBD and found it to be
compatible with the adjacent properties and is in compliance with the City's 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
Community Development considers the rezoning to be reasonable and compatible with
the Mixed Use future land use designation. The proposed rezoning will not require any
variances. The subject property is located within the Urban Design District. Therefore, the
zoning request is required to go before the Urban Design Commission (UDC). The UDC
reviewed the site design and architectural improvements at the April 26, 2022, meeting
and recommended approval with the recommendation that the driveway provide
decorative brick or stone accents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from R-15 to CBD to
allow antique sales with the following conditions: Standard Conditions Requirements # 2,
3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code are not applicable. The
following requirements remain applicable.
1. 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 two feet shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk.
2. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
3. 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.
4. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as appropriate.
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Special Conditions
5. The development shall maintain the CBD setbacks: Front — 12' (King Street) Front — 12'
(Concord Road) Side — 0' Rear — 0'
6. All structures will be built to a maximum height of 35' as measured from the sidewalk
along the front elevation.
7. The subject property shall provide a 10-foot landscape buffer along the northern and
western property lines that adjoin single-family residential zoning.
8. The developer shall meet all fire access requirements deemed necessary by the Fire
Marshal during construction plan review.
9. The developer shall be responsible for any water and sewer improvements deemed
necessary by the Public Works Director during construction plan review.
10. The developer shall be responsible for any stormwater improvements deemed
necessary by the City Engineer.
11. The outside storage of goods or merchandise shall be prohibited.
12. Approval of the subject property for the CBD zoning district shall be conditioned upon
the development of the property in substantial compliance with the site plan submitted
March 22, 2022, and created by Surveys Plus, Inc. and all zoning stipulations above.
13. The additional stipulations agreed upon by the applicant in the letter submitted and
dated on March 22, 2022. If there should be a discrepancy between the stipulations in the
March 22, 2022, letter and the stipulations stated above, the stipulations stated above
shall apply.
14. The applicant shall provide decorative brick or stone pavers at the entrance subject to
approval by the Community Development Director.
15. There shall be a recorded deed restriction for 1251 Love Street that maintains a
residential zoning category. The deed restriction shall be recorded prior to the issuance of
a land disturbance permit.
16. The following additional uses shall be prohibited:
• Motor Vehicle sales, leasing, rental, service, wash, or broker businesses.
• Service stations.
• Hotels, motels.
• Bus passenger stations.
• Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics.
• Automobile parts or tire stores.
• Billiard and pool halls. (Shall not preclude a brewery/restaurant/brew pub from
having billiard tables provided that the billiard tables shall not exceed 35% of the
gross floor area of the establishment)
• Boarding and breeding kennels.
• Carnivals and/or circuses.
• Drive-in theater.
• Landing areas for rotary wing aircraft.
• Mobile home or travel trailer sales and rental establishments.
• Radio and television broadcasting stations.
• Stations and terminals for bus or rail passenger service.
• Taxi stands and dispatching agencies.
• Archery or gun range
• Adult Novelty Shops
• Adult Entertainment Establishments including but not limited to, Adult bookstore,
Adult dancing establishment, Adult mini motion picture theater, Adult motion
picture arcade, Adult motion picture theater, Adult video store, Erotic dance
establishment and Escort bureau, as defined by the City of Smyrna's Code of
Ordinances.
• Gun Shops
• Pawnshops and Check Cashing Establishments
• Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlors
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• Massage Parlors
• No Billboard or Cellular tower shall be placed upon the property.
• Fast Food Restaurants with drive through windows
Garvis Sams, attorney for applicant, came forward. Mr. Sams stated this establishment is
solely to be used as an antique store, period. It will be open Wednesday — Saturday each
week. Mediation was assigned to Sr. Superior Court Judge Steve Schuster. As part of the
settlement, the applicants would deed restrict the property which can only be changed by
the City of Smyrna. Court retains jurisdiction of the case until an agreement is made. He
explained that there will be no dumpsters; though, traffic turning models were conducted,
and there was maneuverability for sanitation, fire, and police.
Councilmember Travis Lindley asked:
1. Does the applicant have a bonifed business plan? It is the Council's responsibility to be
mindful of potential success. The concerns he has heard from neighbors is that they are
worried about potential future businesses in that space.
2. What has been done to reach out to neighbors to provide a level of comfort? Mr.
Lindley has spoken to many, and there is concern about shared parking at the
neighboring church.
Mr. Sams stated that the applicants have run a successful antique business for over 25
years. He also mentioned that because of the deed restrictions, this can only be operated
as an antique store. If in the future another owner wanted to change that, they would have
to come before the Council to do so. After mediation, there was to be a meeting with the
neighbors to which the applicants were not invited.
The owner/applicant was sworn in. She stated that she spoke to several of the immediate
neighbors, all of whom have expressed their support for the business. She stated that she
spoke to someone named Cheryl at the church across the street, and she said they
supported overflow parking. They do not plan to use the property they own behind the
subject property. They currently have four booths in Woodstock at an antique mall that is
managed by that mall. This will be their first owned business property for this
purpose. Councilmember Lindley reiterated that the Sr. Pastor had expressed concern
about liability issues being created with parking.
Mayor Pro Tern Gould expressed concern that if it ceases to be an antique store, and
because of this potential rezoning to CBD, the next owners could open a very different
kind of business because of the CBD zoning.
Mr. Sams reiterated that they are agreeing to use this property for this use only as an
antique store. This property could not be anything else unless it came before the City
Planning and Zoning Commission and Mayor and Council. He also clarified that the trees
are staying.
A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to this
item.
Councilmember Lindley stated that he would like stipulations added that address the trees
so they are not removed, and add vape and cbd shops to the list of prohibited uses.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item Z21-005, a public hearing
and zoning request (Z21-015) to allow rezoning from R-15 to CBD on land lot 522 on 0.52
acres located at 2986 King Street by applicant Antiques, Wood, and Rustics LLC;
seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch.
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The motion to approve carried after Mayor Norton cast the tie -breaking vote:
Aye: 4 — Mayor Norton, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Mayor Pro Tern/
Nay: 3 — Councilmember Gould
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
C. V22-073 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V22-073 - Appeal of the License and
Variance Board decision for an approval of a fence height variance from four feet
to five feet - Land Lot 383 - 1.81 acres - 703 Austin Drive - Zane Miller
Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve it V22-073, a public hearing
and variance request (V22-073) for an approval of a fence height variance from four feet
to five feet on land lot 383 on 1.81 acres located at 703 Austin Drive by applicant Zane
Miller; seconded by Councilmember Latonia P. Hines.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 4 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Welch,
Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould
Nay: 2 — Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Wilkinson
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
D. ORD2023-005 Approval of Ordinance ORD2023-005 to amend Chapter 1 of the
Smyrna Code of Ordinances by adding Section 1-11 for the adoption of the map
entitled City of Smyrna — Official City Limits, adopted February 20, 2023 and
authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. .
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ORD2023-005, Ordinance
ORD2023-005 to amend Chapter 1 of the Smyrna Code of Ordinances by adding Section
1-11 for the adoption of the map entitled City of Smyrna — Official City Limits, adopted
February 20 2023 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents;
seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing
A. LIC2023-004 Privilege License Request — Beer and Wine (retail pouring) — 1651
Roswell Street SE, Suite C — Himalayan Kitchen Inc. dba Himalayan Kitchen with
Kalsang Lama as agent.
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Joe Bennett, City Administrator, read the following background:
Kalsang Lama as registered agent for Himalayan Kitchen Inc. dba Himalayan Kitchen
requests a privilege license for the sale of Beer and Wine (retail pouring) at 1651 Roswell
St SE, Suite C.
Kalsang Lama will be the registered agent responsible for the sale of alcohol at the
referenced location. Ms. Lama has been given a copy of the Alcoholic Beverage
Ordinance and attended the mandatory alcohol awareness workshop.
A background investigation conducted by the Smyrna Police Department failed to reveal
information that would preclude issuance of this license. Ms. Lama has agreed to abide by
the guidelines set forth by the City of Smyrna ordinance governing the sale of alcohol.
Kalsang Lama, applicant, came forward. She stated they have been successfully open
since December 2019, but many calls have come in asking if they have alcohol, so they
believe it would help their business further.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item LIC2023-004, a privilege
license request for beer and wine (retail pouring) for location 1651 Roswell Street SE,
Suite C by applicant Himalayan Kitchen Inc. dba Himalayan Kitchen with Kalsang Lama
as agent; seconded by Councilmember Latonia P. Hines.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
Public comment during this portion of the Agenda must be limited to matters on the Agenda for action. If you wish to be heard,
please sign up with the City Clerk, come to the podium when called by the Mayor, state your name and address for the record
and make your remarks. The time allotted for each speaker is as follows: Public Hearing - Five (5) Minutes
9. Formal Business
A. 2023-029 Approval of a wall mural at 6140 Riverview Rd, Bldg 7000 - Prestwick
Development
Ward 7 Councilmember - Lewis Wheaton
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, read the following background:
The applicant is requesting approval of a 700 sq. ft. wall mural at 6140 Riverview Road,
Building 7000. The building is at the intersection of Riverview Road and Nichols Drive and
consists of multi -family and commercial uses. The property owner has approved the
proposed wall mural design.
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines made a motion to approve item 2023-029, approval of a
wall mural at 6140 Riverview Rd, Bldg 7000 by applicant Prestwick
Development; seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley.
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The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
B. 2023-037 Approval to amend the FY 2023 Adopted Budget to fund a new CIP
project in the amount of $500,000 to repair City facilities resulting from the recent
winter storm to be funded by General Fund reserves.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, read the following background:
During December 2022 the City sustained damage to several facilities due to water and
irrigation pipes. As staff has been working to rebuild and rehab, it has come to staffs
attention that several of these areas were not in compliance and have to be updated.
Insurance will not cover the costs to get into compliance. In addition, the fountain at the
front of Market Village was damaged beyond repair and must be replaced. Staff is also
considering updates to Council Chambers.
Staff will come back to Council for approval of additional funds if needed.
The budget amendment will increase the transfer out to CIP expense in GF, increase the
use of reserves account in the GF, increase the transfers in from GF revenue account in
the CIP fund, and add/ increase the expense account for this new project.
Finance and Building and Grounds staff recommend approval.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item 2023-037, an amendment
to the FY 2023 Adopted Budget to fund a new CIP project in the amount of $500,000 to
repair City facilities resulting from the recent winter storm to be funded by General Fund
reserves; seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
C. AGR2023-004 Authorization for the City of Smyrna to continue as a Sub Recipient
of the Cobb County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
PY2023, to receive the grant amount of $194,518.07 for Public Facility Projects
and Administration and Planning, authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all
related documents.
Citywide
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Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Tim Gould made a motion to approve item AGR2023-004
to authorize the City of Smyrna to continue as a Sub Recipient of the Cobb County
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program PY2023, to receive the grant
amount of $194,518.07 for Public Facility Projects and Administration and Planning and
authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents; seconded by
Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
D. CH02023-001 Approval of change order for Terri Meyer Drive storm pipe rehab
from Ardito Construction (1290 Austell Road, Marietta, GA 30080) in the amount of
$55,710.35 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward 2 Councilmember - Latonia P. Hines
Joe Bennett, City Administraotr, read the following background:
Ardito Construction was selected by on -call contract for the Terri Meyers Drive storm
n work. Unanticipated field conditions, groundwater, necessitates a change order, a copy of
which is attached. With the proposed change order in the amount of $455,710.35, the total
cost for the project is $132,519.60.
The water main feeding Timber Valley Drive had to be removed and replaced in addition
to the original work. The existing SDR 21 PVC had major deflection and it was in conflict
with the new HDPE install. Additional rock was necessary and Ardito has all rock tickets
for review. Additional paving was required to complete the task as well as Thermoplastic
Solid Traffic Stripe.
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines made a motion to approve item CH02023-001, a
change order for Terri Meyer Drive storm pipe rehab from Ardito Construction (1290
Austell Road, Marietta, GA 30080) in the amount of $55,710.35 and authorize the Mayor
to sign and execute all related documents; seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
E. ORD2023-003 Authorization to adopt ORD2023-003 to amend Chapter 86 — Solid
Waste Ordinance and Sanitation Collection Schedule and Policies and authorize
the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Citywide
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Joe Bennett, City Administrator, read the following background:
A review of our Solid Waste ordinance finds several sections that are out of date or that
do not reflect the manner in which our Sanitation department operates. Additionally, some
extents/limits of service are clarified to mitigate excessive costs. Also, while not part of the
ordinance, staff would like to confirm the intent to amend the weekly schedule for
sanitation and recycling collection to more effectively communicate when alternate
collection days are in force due to scheduled holidays.
Eric Randall, Public Works Director, stated they want to add to the list of prohibited items,
update the schedule for yard waste, strike private collection, etc. He also referenced the
attached proposed schedule changes.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ORD2023-003 to adopt
ORD2023-003 to amend Chapter 86 — Solid Waste Ordinance and Sanitation Collection
Schedule and Policies and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related
documents; seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
10. Consent Agenda
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded
by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley,
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern /
Councilmember Gould
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Wheaton
A. MIN2023-012 Approval of the February 2, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
B. MIN2023-013 Approval of the February 6, 2023 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes.
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
C. MIN2023-014 Approval of the February 6, 2023 Mayor and Council Meeting
Minutes.
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Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
D. 2023-034 Approval of the Smyrna Little League Opening Day Parade on Saturday,
March 18, 2023, starting at 7:30 am with rolling road closures and police presence
from Campbell Middle School to Brinkley Park following the attached route map.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
E. 2023-035 Approval for Atkins Park and Zucca through Redbird Events to hold the
20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration(s) - two days of St. Patrick's Day
themed festival - in the Market Village taking place in 2023 on Friday, March 17
from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. (outdoor music ending at 10:00 p.m.), and
Saturday, March 18 from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. (outdoor music ending at
10:00 p.m - with setup beginning on the afternoon of Thursday, March 16 and all
event/festival items removed or out of sight by midnight, March 19 for pickup on
Monday, March 20, 2023 along with approval for Atkins Park and Zucca to operate
alcohol sales in the festival area, beyond their respective business premises.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
F. 2023-038 Approval for Atkins Park through event coordination by Redbird Events
to hold the Annual Crawfish Boil - two days of New Orleans style crawfish/food
and music themed festival - in the Market Village taking place in 2023 on
Saturday, April 22 from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. (outdoor music ending at 10:00
p.m.), and Sunday, April 23 from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. (outdoor music
ending at 10:00 p.m -with setup beginning on the afternoon of Friday, April 21 will
all event/festival items removed or out of sight by midnight on Sunday, for pickup
on Monday, April 25, 2023. Associated street closure request includes Market
Village from S. Atlanta Rd to City Hall beginning at 7:00 am both April 22 and April
23. The traffic circle at the Atlanta Road end of the Market Village will be open
both Saturday and Sunday night as soon as possible after the last band has
finished with all streets to open concluding event close and cleanup on Sunday,
April 23.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
G. BCA2023-001 Approval of the Mayor's appointment of Austin Wagner to the
Smyrna Housing Authority to fulfill term that expires 12/31/2025.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
11. Ward and Staff Reports
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines — Announced her first Town Hall on February 28, 2023. She
also stated she is excited about the Black History Month Celebration
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson — Stated she wants to submit to the Clerks Office the report
from Judge Cauthorn and her attorneyJerry Berry of Chilivis Grubman.
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Mayor Pro Tern Tim Gould — Announced the Campbell High School Education Foundation is
holding a fundraiser on April 21, 2023 to fund the Career Counseling Center.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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may be acted upon by the City Council unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish to be heard,
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12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment
Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the February 20, 2023 Mayor and Council Meeting at 8:51 PM.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
7,
DEREK NORTON
MAYOR
ATONIA P. HIN ES, WARD 2
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CHARLES A.WELCH, WARD 4
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TIM GOULD, WARD 6
MAYOR PRO TEM
HEATHER K. PEACON-CORN
CITY CLERK
GLENN PICKENS, WARD 1
TRAVIS INDLEY, WA 3
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SUSAN WILK SON, WARD 5
LEWIS WHEATON, WARD 7
CITY SEAL