2023-05-15 May 15, 2023 Mayor and Council Meeting Mintues - SIGNED - LFCity Council Meeting Minutes - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Smyrna Community Center
Magnolia Room
200 Village Green Circle
Smyrna, GA 30080
May 15, 2023
7:00 PM
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles "Corkey" Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
VACANT (Ward 7)
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Joseph Bennett
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
Present: 5 — Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould, Councilmember Glenn Pickens,
Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch, and
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson
Also Present: 1 — Scott Cochran
Absent: 2 — Mayor Derek Norton and Councilmember Latonia P. Hines
Staff: 8 — Joe Bennett, Carson Early, Jill Head, Dat Luu, Russell Martin,
Landon O'Neal, Heather Peacon-Corn, and Kristin Robinson
2. Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould called to order the May 15, 2023, Mayor and Council
Meeting held at the Smyrna Community Center in the Magnolia Room at 7:05 PM.
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould mentioned the success of Campbell High School's
successful sports seasons this year and stated there is a lot to be proud of. He also
reminded all that on May 29, 2023, there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at the
Veterans Memorial Park at 9:30 AM.
6. Proclamations and Presentations
A. PRS2023-01 Citizen Academy Graduation Presentation
Citywide
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FY 2024 Total Proposed Budget
FY2
FY2
Increase/
1
Fund
3
4
%
Revised
Proposed
(Decrease `
Chang
e
General
59,809,951
62,033,000
2,223,049
3.7%
Fund
Special
9,630,457
9,519,774
(110,683)
(1.1%)
Revenue
Funds
Capital
31,406,549
800,000
(30,606,549)
(97.5%)
Project
Funds
Internal
1,164,937
1,557,000
392,063
33.7%
Service
Funds
Enterpris
24,074,314
26,348,172
2,273,858
9.4%
e Funds
Total
126,086,208
100,257,946
(25,828,262)
(20.5%)
Budget
Revenues vs. Expenditures
Fund
Revenues
Expenditures
Transfer
To/(From
Cash Reserve
General Fund
62,033,000
62,033,000
-
Special Revenue
Funds
8,036,774
9,519,774
(1,483,000)
Capital Project Funds
800,000
800,000
-
Internal Service
Funds
1,718,000
1,557,000
161,000
Enterprise Funds
27,052,850
26,348,172
704,678
Total Budget
99,640,624
100,267,946
(617,322)
General Fund Revenues
• Property Taxes: $39,695,000
• Charges for Services: $7,729,500
• Other Taxes: $5,711,000
• Interfund Transfers: $2,803,850
• Licenses & Permits: $2,701,250
• Intergovernmental: $1,660,000
• Fines & Forfeitures: $1,317,500
• Miscellaneous: $414,900
TOTAL: $62,033,000
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Transfer from Auto Rental 190,000
Miscellaneous 29,123
Total 2,263,679
Expenditures Amount
Payments to Cobb Galleria
609,071
Transfer to General Fund
600,000
Other Operating Costs
790,682
Salaries & Benefits
263,926
Total
2,263,679
Water/Sewer Fund
Revenues Amount
Water/Sewer Base Rate & Usage 20,897,000
Miscellaneous 549,850
Total 21,446,850
Expenses
Amount
Wholesale Purchase of Water
11,181,000
Transfer to Water/Sewer CIP
4,061,000
Salaries & Benefits
2,132,680
Transfer to General Fund
2,024,100
Other Operating Costs
1,343,392
TOTAL
20,742,172
Proposed Fee Changes
Departments proposing fee changes:
— Fire
— Library
— Parks & Recreation
— Water/Sewer Utility
— Storm Water Utility
— Water Distribution
New Personnel Requests Recommended
• Environmental Services Dept.: PT Program Assistant, $19,377.00
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General Fund CIP Projects
IT
Computer Upgrades: 46,000
Core Network Router Replacement: 120,000
Library
• Bathroom Remodel: 300,000
Parks & Recreation
Playground Repairs & Maintenance: 150,000
Parking Resurfacing/paving: 30,000
Public Safety
• Structural Firefighting Gear: 79,000
Public Works
Green Energy Projects: 800,000
Miscellaneous Flooring Replacement: 30,000
Replace Generators: 50,000
Painting of City -owned Buildings: 150,000
Add Awning to Front of Fleet Shop: 35,000
City Landscape Outlets and Lighting: 75,000
Bridge Repairs and Maintenance: 150,000
Replace Underground Sanitation Can: 10,000
Sanitation Carts: 90,000
Total FY 2024 CIP Projects: $2,115,000
E-911 CIP
E-911 CIP FY 2024 FY 2025
Furniture Replacement 168,000
Total E 911 CIP 1681000
• FY24 — Full $168K funded by revenues ARPA
Water/Sewer CIP
Water/Sewer CIP
InfrastructuMi
Meters & Dials
Lead &
Copper
Inventory
Copper
Launch
Camera System
I Total W/S CIP
FY 20241 FY 2025
2,817,000 FIM14,000
636,000 387,000
258,000 276,000
FY 20261 FY 20271 FY 2028
FY 20261 FY 2027 I FY 2028
3,221,000 3147.LD.00 3,714,
296,000 316,000 338,000
200,000 1 500,000 500,000 ; 200,000 200,00
150,000
4,061,0001 4,177,0001 4,017,0001 3,987,000 � 4,252,000
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II. 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
7. Community Development Items
A. Z23-004 Public Hearing - Zoning Amendment - Z23-004 - Request to modify
the currently approved density, site plan, and elevations - Land Lot 690 & 691 -
5.4 acres - 4788 & 4840 Hanson Drive and part of 4838 S Cobb Drive - Jason
Lewis
Ward 7
Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to table this item; seconded by
Councilmember Travis Lindley.
The motion to table carried with the following vote:
Aye: 4 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Hines
8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing
9. Formal Business
A. POL2023-001 Approval of revisions to the City of Smyrna Public Art Policy and
authorize the Mayor to sign and execute related documents.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
The purpose of the Public Art Policy is to establish a program for public art in the city.
This policy establishes guidelines to ensure a consistent decision -making process
related to the acceptance, placement, display, and long-term maintenance of public art
in City owned facilities. The Public Art Policy was initially adopted on February 21,
2022 with processes outlined for public art donations. Staff revised the policy to add
sections on publicly funded/commissioned art, loans, deaccessioning, and other
guidelines for art implementation.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item POL2023-001, the City
of Smyrna Public Art Policy 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:
Aye: 4 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson
Nay: 0 — None
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B. MIN2023-048 Review of the May 1, 2023 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes.
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
C. MIN2023-049 Approval of the May
Minutes.
Citywide
1, 2023 Mayor and Council Meeting
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
D. ATH2O23-07 Authorization for a road closure on Lee St. between Marion St.
and Hickory Cir. on Monday, May 29, 2023, from 11:00 am-5:00 pm for the
Forest Hills Neighborhood Block Party by resident Melissa Powell.
Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
11. Ward and Staff Reports
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson mentioned that the Garden Tours were wonderful
this year.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. No
subject 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, 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 Comment - Three (3)
Minutes
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tern Tim Gould adjourned the May 15, 2023, Mayor and Council Meeting
at 8:20 PM.
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THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
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City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
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