2024-05-20 May 20, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - SIGNED -LFCity Council Meeting Minutes - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
A. Max Bacon City Hall
Council Chambers
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
I. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Staff:
2. Call to Order
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)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Joseph Bennett
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
May 20, 2024
7:00 PM
7 — Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens,
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern I Councilmember
Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
1 — Councilmember Travis Lindley
1 — Scott Cochran
10 — Joe Bennett, Carson Haynie, Jill Head, Dat Luu, Russell Martin,
Landon O'Neal, Heather Peacon-Corn, Kristin Robinson, Joey
Staubes, and Ashley Youmans
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the May 20, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting held at A.
Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 7:00 PM.
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Pastor Matt Koehn, Water Stone Church
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
A. Introduction of Honorary "Mayor for the Day", Corynn Morris, kindergarten student at
Nickajack Elementary School
Citywide
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Mayor Norton introduced Corynn Morris who was the winner of the "Mayor for the
Day' experience offered at the Nickajack Elementary School silent auction fundraiser
in Fall 2023.
Corynn is 5 years old and in kindergarten at Nickajack Elementary School. At such a
young age she has accomplished many things, including holding the title of Miss
Smyrna of National American Miss, and she uses her platform to serve both the city of
Smyrna and Cobb County.
In addition to participating in the city council meeting, Corynn and her mom (Devona
Morris) also enjoyed: tour of the Mayor's office & City Hall followed by lunch at Zucca's
with the Mayor in the Smyrna Market Village; tours of the Smyrna Police Dept and
Smyrna Fire Dept.
Corynn enjoys playing outside, making arts and crafts, and she is about the celebrate
her 6th birthday on May 291h
Mayor Norton also announced:
The Campbell High School Boys' Soccer team finished 2nd in the state.
Memorial Day service will be at the Veterans Memorial Lawn on Monday, May
27, 2024 from 9:30-10:30 AM.
Mayor Norton invited and candidates running for office to come forward and speak
briefly:
Teri Anulewicz — Incumbent House Representative District 42 — This district includes
all or most of every ward in Smyrna with the exception of Ward 7. She has served
since 2017 and has been honored to be working for this community. She is on several
committees including Transportation Committee, Appropriations Committee, Creative
Arts and Entertainment Committee, and she helped with funding for a S. Cobb Public
Health Center. She hopes she earned everyone's vote for another two years.
Brunessa Drayton — Running for Superior Court Clerk of Cobb County — She is a mom
of four boys, a wife, a public servant, a daughter of a veteran, and Afro -Latina. She left
the corporate world to dedicate her life to public service. She asked all to vote.
Taniesha Whorton — Running for Cobb County District 2 Commissioner — She worked
at Fath Christian Center and engaged with the community and law enforcement. She
worked for Cobb County Police Department, and she is committed to collaborate and
partner with municipalities.
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
6. Proclamations and Presentations
A. 2024-102 Citizen's Academy Graduation — Carson Haynie / Ashley Youmans
Carson Haynie, Administrative Coordinator, introduced the members of the 2024
Citizens Academy. She stated that participating is a huge time commitment. with tours
of the City's facilities, presentations, etc.
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Matthew White, Ward 6, thanked Smyrna for hosting this program. He stated he works
in very large government program, and it was good to see how things work on a
smaller scale.
The following are the graduates of the 2024 Citizens Academy:
Thomas Blackwood
Jackie Chatham
Frank Chauveau
Brian Culver
Yvonne Douglas
Julia Duke (not present)
Leslie Dunnell
Brandon Gardner
Raven Hinson
Lauren Jacques
Jeffrey Kasian
Trevour Kelleher
Matt Koehn
LeeAnn Lickteig
Virginia Manfre (not present)
Kristen Medeiros
Melissa Palmer
Shannon Plaster
Emily Powell
Denise Raymond
Serenity Ruiz
Denise Settle
Jennifer Stevens
Kamille Suarez
Augustus (Gus) Trahan
Matthew White
B. PRC2024-011 Proclamation in Recognition of Memorial Day Poppy Distribution
Citywide
Mayor Derek Norton read the following proclamation:
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA
In Recognition of Memorial Day Poppy Distribution May 2024
r Wheras, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and freely
by citizen soldiers; and
Whereas, millions who have answered the call to arms have died on the field of battle;
and
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Whereas, A nation at peace must be reminded of the price of war and the debt owed
to those who have died in war; and
Whereas, the red poppy has been designated as a symbol of sacrifice of lives in all
wars; and
Whereas, the American Legion Auxiliary has pledged to remind America annually of
this debt through the distribution of the memorial flower,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Derek Norton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, do
hereby proclaim during the month of May in 2024, the 4th, 18th, 24th, and 27th as
MEMORIAL DAY POPPY DISTRIBUTION DAYS and ask that all citizens pay
tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by
wearing the Memorial Poppy.
C. PRC2024-012 Proclamation in Recognition of the 147th Anniversary of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church
Ward 2 Councilmember - Latonia P. Hines
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines read the following proclamation aloud:
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA
In Recognition of 147 Years
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Whereas, Mt. Zion Baptist Church is celebrating 147 years of faith, community and
service in Smyrna, Georgia; and
Whereas, among the predominantly African American church congregations of Cobb
County, the Mt. Zion Baptist Church is one of the oldest, and the oldest in Smyrna;
and
Whereas, the Mt. Zion Baptist Church was organized to serve the growing African
American community of Davenport Town, a small community situated on the eastern
edge of Smyrna across from the only African American cemetery at the time, the
historic Mt. Zion Cemetery; and
Whereas, in 1877, the Rev. George Lloyd and others organized the church. The first
pastor of Mt. Zion was the Rev. Harper Hines, followed by Reverends Lloyd, Drew,
Allen and Bugg. Reverend Henry D. Davenport served as pastor for fifty (50) years
from 1909-1959, followed by Reverend L.C. Malone from 1959-1983. Reverend John
C. Hearst served several years as pastor starting in 1984, followed by Pastor Richard
L. Bush. The current Pastor Tyler C. Cook began his service with Mt. Zion in March
2023; and
Whereas, in 1949, the Mt. Zion Baptist Church congregation began moving to its
present location at the corner of Hawthorne and Davenport Street, and in 1951, the
Cobb County Commission authorized the construction of a new Mt. Zion Baptist
Church; and
Whereas, since its inception 147 years ago, Mt. Zion Baptist Church has been a
steadfast pillar in the Smyrna community, fostering spiritual growth, fellowship, and
service; NOW,
Therefore, I, Derek Norton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, do hereby proclaim May 20,
2024, as a day of recognition for Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and urge all citizens to join
us in celebrating this momentous occasion.
Reverend Tyler Cook — Thanked the Mayor and Council for acknowledging the
church's 147th anniversary. It is the oldest African American church in Smyrna, and
one cannot talk about Smyrna without talking about Mt. Zion and vice versa.
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7. Community Development Items
A. Z24-007 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z24-007 - Allow rezoning from R-15 to TD-
Conditional for the development of six single-family attached units at a density of 6.3
units per acre - Land Lot 700 - 0.95 acres - 3410 Atlanta Rd - Butler Development
Group, LLC
Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould
Russell Martin, Community Development Director, provided the following background
Proposed Use: The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-15 to TD-Conditional
for the development of six (6) single-family attached units at a density of 6.3 units per
acre. A land use change from Medium Density Residential to Medium -High Density
Residential is required for this rezoning. Each townhome will have rear entry garages
from a private access drive off Atlanta Road. There will be five guest parking spaces
with a mail kiosk and a pad for garbage bins in the rear. There will also be a 20-foot
landscape buffer in the rear with stormwater detention. There are no variances
requested. The request was heard an approved at the April 15, 2024 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning from R-15 to TD Conditional for six
(6) new single-family attached units.
Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from R-15 to TD-
Conditional for the development of six single-family units at a density of 6.3 units per
acre 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 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 100% hardy plank siding. The residences whose lots
abut external roadways shall not be permitted to utilize hardy plank for any elevation
facing these roads.
2. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
3. 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.
4. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
5. 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.
6. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia
Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
7. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as
appropriate.
8. All single-family and/or duplex residential lots shall provide the following at the time
of certificate of occupancy: either four 3" caliper trees or three 4" caliper trees. The
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following species of trees may be used: Nuttall Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Allee Elm,
and Village Green Zelkova. Other species may be used if approved by the City.
Special Conditions
9. The development shall maintain the following setbacks:
Front — 25'
Side — 25'
Rear — 30'
10. The minimum lot size shall be 41,382 sq. ft.
11. Driveway — 21' minimum length from garage face to private access drive.
12. Approval of the subject property for the RTD-Conditional zoning district shall be
conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance with the
site plan submitted 4/8/2024 and created by Roger. S Lee & Associates, Inc. and all
zoning stipulations above.
13. Approval of the subject property shall be conditioned upon substantial compliance
with the elevations submitted on 3/15/2024.
Kevin Moore, attorney for applicant, stated The property is just under an acre and the
surrounding community has expressed that they are looking for this property to be
residential. There will be six townhomes in one building with the front facing Atlanta
Rd. They will leave as much room as possible in the rear to give room to the
neighbors in the rear and provide the landscape buffer.
A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to
this item.
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould made a motion to approve item Z24-007;
seconded by Councilmember Latonia P. Hines.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Lindley
8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing
9. Formal Business
A. 2024-103 Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
Citywide
FY 2025 Budget Presentation
• Overview
• General Fund
• Fund Hotel '
• Hotel/Motel Fund
• Water/Sewer Fund
• Personnel Recommendations
• Fee Changes
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• Debt Obligations
• Capital Projects
Revenues vs. Expenditures
Fund
Revenues
Expenditures
Transfer
To/(From) Cash
Reserves
General Fund
65,835,675
65,835,675
Special Revenue Funds
8,385,178
9,069,178
684,000
Capital Project Funds
1,000,000
1,000,000
Internal Service Funds
, 0
1,065,000
645,000
i
EnteBends
87,850
28,727,80
Toaud
05,658 703
105,697,703
39,000
FY 2025 Total Proposed Budqet
Fund
FY24 Revised
FY25 Proposed
Increase/
Decrease
% Change
General Fund
66,983,300
65,835,675
1,147,625
1.7%
Special Revenue
Funds
10,115,047
9,069,178
(1,045,869)
(10.3%)
Capital Project
Funds
23,616,471
1,000,000
(22,616,471)
(95.8%)
Internal Service
Funds
1,717,198
1,065,000
(652,198)
(38.0%)
Enter rise Funds
26,469,281
28,727,850
2,258,569
8.5e/6
Total
128 901,297
105,697,703
23 203 594
18.0%
General Fund Revenues
Property Taxes
42,711 000
Charges for Services
9,143,300
Other Taxes
6,476,000
Interfund Transfer
2,961,725
License & Permits
2,811,250
Intergovernmental
-
Finer & Forfeitures
1,317,500
Miscellaneous
414,900
General Fund Expenditures
Public Safety
19,366,887
General Government
15,788 545
Public Works
11 072,281
Insurance & Other Benefits
11,387,100
Debt
5,671,862
CIP & Vehicle Replacement
2,549,000
• Insurance & Benefits (90% absorbed by GF)
- 880K increase overall (8%)
Health insurance unchanged
68K decrease (11 %) to prescriptions
329K increase (33%) to other insurance (liability, cyber, etc.)
- 791 K increase to retirement contribution (34%)
• 1.04M contingency
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- 390K merit raises
- 538K COLA
- 121 K unallocated
• 200K for downtown master plan update
• 245K for signage replacement
• 22K for "Blanket Concert" event series
• 260K for traffic improvement/roadway maintenance
E-911 Fund
Revenues
Amount
E-911 Fees from Phone Companies
1,450,000
Transfer from General Fund
796,890
Intergovernmental Revenue
90,000
Miscellaneous
3,000
Total
2,339,890.
Expenditures
Amount
Salaries & Benefits
1,911,010
Other Operating
428,880
Total
2,339,890
Hotel/Motel Fund
Revenues
Amount
Hotel/Motel Taxes
1,711,000
Use of Hotel/Motel Reserves
494,115
Transfer from Auto Rental
205,000
Miscellaneous
30,950
Total
2,441,065
Expenditures
Amount
Payments to Cobb Galleria
647,280
Transfer to General Fund
641,625
Other Operating Costs
871,229
Salaries & Benefits
280,931
Total
2,441,066
Water/Sewer Fund
Revenues
Amount
Water/Sewer Base Rate & Usage
22,027,000
Miscellaneous
524,850
Total
22,551,850
Expenses
Amount
Wholesale Purchase of Water
12,116,000
Transfer to Water/Sewer CIP
4,578,000
Salaries & Benefits
2,269,238
Transfer to General Fund
2,144,100
Other Operating Costs
1,444 100
TOTAL
22,551,850
Proposed Fee Changes
7
7
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Departments proposing fee changes:
- Environmental Services
- Finance
- Library
- Parks & Recreation
- Sanitation
- Water/Sewer Utility
- Storm Water Utility
New Personnel Reauests Recommended
Department
Title
I Number
Requested Impact
Fire Response
Firefighter Uncertified
3
111,333
Recycling
Crew Worker
2
53,805
Recycling
Truck Driver
1
30,063
Total
6
196,201
Reclassification Reauests Recommended
Dept
Old Title
Old
New Title
New
Budget
Grade
Grade
Impact
Court
Court
GOVT-14
Court Administrator
MGMT-1
Adminstrator
Engineering
Asst. City
GOVT-14
Engineering Plans
GOVT-10
(23,020)
Engineer
Reviewer
Hwys &
Asst. Public
GOVT-14
Deputy Public
GOVT-15
Streets
Works
Works Director
Director
Parks
Athletics &
GOVT-8
Athletics &
GOVT-12
Ath&Aqu
Aquatics
Aquatics Manager
Coord.
Police
Police Officer
PD-1
Crime Intelligence
GOVT-9
(1,696)
Uncertified
Analyst
Water
Util. Services
GOVT-3
Utility Services
GOVT-5
2,991
Admin.
Customer
Customer Rep III
Re
Water Dist
W&S Maint.
GOVT-1
W&S Crew Leader
GOVT4
3,598
Worker
Water Dist
W&S Maint.
GOVT-1
W&S Maintenance
GOVT-2
7,874
Worker
Tech II
Total
10,253
Debt Obligations
• $46,891,461 total outstanding bond debt
• $8,258,672 scheduled for FY25
326,118 from TAD Fund
5,569,862 from General Fund
100,000 from previously committed funds
2,262,592 from SPLOST
General Fund CIP
FY 2025
1 FY2026
I FY 2027
1 FY 2028
1 FY 2029
General Fund CIP
1 1,684,000
1 4,452,000
1 5,041,000
1 12,617,000
1 3,152,000
- Decrease of $431 K compared to FY 2024 adopted
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- $684K of FY25 projects by revenues from American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA)
- $1 M funded by transfer -in from General Fund
Environmental Services
• Spray Foam Insulation 85,000
IT
• Computer Upgrades 46,000
Parks & Recreation
• Gym Scoreboard Replacement 40,000
Public Works
• Green Energy Projects
1,000,000
• Miscellaneous Flooring Replacement
20,000
• Backflow Testing and Replacement
25,000
• Traffic Street Markings
50,000
• Traffic Signal Improvements
193,000
• Bridge Repairs and Maintenance
100,000
• Replace Underground Sanitation Cart
25,000
• Sanitation Carts
100,000
Water/Sewer CIP
Water/Sewer CIP
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2027
FY 2028
FY 2029
Infrastructure
3,014,000
3,221,000
3,471,000
3,714,000
3,975,000
Meters & Dials
387,000
Drainage
276,000
296,000
316,000
338,000
362,000
Lead & Copper
Inventory
500,000
500,000
200,000
200,000
Submersible
Pump
58,000
Excavation Trailer
127,000
Asset
Management
216,000
Total W/S CIP
4,578,000
4,017,000
3,987,000
4,262,000
4,337,000
• FY25 funded by transfer -in from Water/Sewer Fund
Storm Water CIP
Storm Water CIP
FY 2025
1 FY 2026
1 FY 2027
1 FY 2028
1 FY 2029
Misc. Projects
1,522,000
1 1,552,000
1 1,583,000
1 1,615,000
1 1,647,000
• Funded by monthly storm water fee
• Includes $0.07 increase effective in January
Vehicle Replacements and Additions
Department
Number
Budget
Community Development
1
35,000
Highways & Streets
2
255,000
Police/Jail
11
590,000
Sanitation
1
35,000
Water
1
150,000
Total
16
1,065,000
U
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B.
City of Smyrna
Mayor and Council Meeting
2022 SPLOST
2800 King Streat SE
Council Chambers
2022 SPLOST
FY 2024R1,444,699
FY 2026
Downtown Redevelopment
3,522,107
813,188
Aquatics/Gymnastic Facility2,917,877
-
Resurfacin
1,463,859
1,444,699
Traffic Calmin
444,451
300,000
Sidewalks, Trails, Greenwa s
1,837,800
918900
Other Projects
13,960,557
4,845,471
Total 2022 SPLOST
25,146,651
20 474,021
8,322 258
• 1 % sales tac collection began in January 2022
Budget Adoption Schedule
• May 20 Budget presentation and public hearing at Council meeting
• May 30 Discuss any changes at work session
• June 3 Formal budget adoption at Council meeting
ATH2024-077 Authorization to approve Standby Engineering Professional
Services to the selected 7 firms based on the evaluation teams
recommendations of the 23 companies that submitted proposals. 3 Broad
Spectrum — Croy Engineering, LLC, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Lowe
Engineers, LLC, 1 Traffic — Metro Traffix, LLC, 1 Facilities — ECS South East,
LLC, 1 Construction — Nova Engineering & Environmental, 1 Stormwater firm —
W.K. Dickson & Co. Inc.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
The City of Smyrna requested qualification proposals for Standby Engineering
Professional Services to assist the City with specific tasks related to infrastructure
improvements and various engineering design efforts. Twenty-three (23) proposals
were received on Monday, February 12, 2024, and
evaluated by staff from Public Works, Engineering and Parks & Recreation. Based on
the initial evaluations, discussion and specific qualifications, the team selected seven
(7) firms for award.
Broad Spectrum
Croy Engineering, LLC
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Lowe Engineers, LLC
Traffic
Metro Trafix LLC
Facilities
ECS Southeast, LLC
Construction
Nova Engineering and Environmental
Stormwater
W.K. Dickson & Co. Inc.
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The evaluation team and Purchasing recommend award to the firms referenced l '
above. The remaining firms will be pre -qualified for additional projects as needed. This
request is to have a list of standby engineering firms that have the capabilities to
assist city staff on day-to-day projects that vary in scope.
Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve item ATH2024-077;
seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson. Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Jr.
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Lindley
C. ATH2024-083 Approval of RFP24-031 for the installation of a Pool Pak Dehumidifier
System in the amount of $164,625.00 for the Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center to
be installed by Stephens & McCrae Mechanical LLC (25 Juniper Court, Suite E,
Covington, GA, 30016) to be funded by General Fund fund balance, authorization to
amend the FY 2024 General Fund CIP budget to increase both the Pool Pak System
Project expenditure budget and Transfers in from General Fund revenue budget, and
also amend the FY 2024 General Fund Budget to increase the Transfers out to GF F ,
CIP expenditure budget by the same amount, and authorize the Mayor to sign and
execute all related documents.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
The City of Smyrna requested proposals from qualified contractors to install a city
provided Pool Pak dehumidification system for the indoor pool at the Aline Wolfe Adult
Recreation Center. Two (2) proposals were received on Friday, May 10, 2024. The
proposals were evaluated by Parks & Recreation and Purchasing.
Based on the proposal response and evaluation criteria of technical
expertise/experience, cost, timeline, and warranty/support the recommended firm is
Stephens & McRae Mechanical LLC.
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould made a motion to approve item ATH2O24-
083; seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Jr.
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Lindley
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D. RES2024-009 Approval of Resolution RES2024-008 for the second level grant
application process for the Chattahoochee Riverlands Recreational Trail in the
amount of $200,000.00 from the Recreational Trails Program and authorize the
Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
The Trust for Public Land and Smyrna are working to raise funds to upgrade the sub-
standard gravel trail through Smyrna's Riverview Park, as a part of the Chattahoochee
RiverLands Recreational Trail, and the Recreational Trails Program is a federal grant
program funded by the Federal Highway Administration and administered at the state
level by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
In November 2023, the City of Smyrna submitted a pre -application for the Georgia
Recreational Trails Program to connect the kayak launch and trailhead at the City's
Riverview Park with a durable, universally accessible concrete trail.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced that the City of Smyrna is
invited to the second -level grant application process for the Chattahoochee
RiverLands Recreational Trail, and the City is requesting a $200,000 grant from the
Recreational Trails Program to connect the kayak launch and trailhead at the City's
Riverview Park with a durable, universally accessible concrete trail.
As a part of this application, the City of Smyrna acknowledges the following:
• This is a reimbursement grant, and
• The grant term cannot exceed 24 months; and
• The City expressly commits to the $200,000 match proposed in the pre -
application. The Trust for Public Land is providing the funds for the local
match.
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. made a motion to approve item RES2024-009;
seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Jr.
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Lindley
E. ATH2O24-085 Approval of Cobb Framework Agreement ("CFA") between Cobb
County Georgia and The City of Smyrna, Georgia for 2022 Cobb SPLOST
Renewal and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
The citizens of Cobb County, including its six cities, approved the 2022 SPLOST
Renewal Program that, amongst the list of projects, includes $18,000,000.00 in Joint
City Projects for the six Cobb County cities.
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Each City will receive $3,000,000.00 over the life of the 2022 SPLOST renewal
program. Smyrna is ready to move forward with the three identified Joint City Projects, ._
Conversion of Sports Lighting to LED, East West Connector road safety
improvements, and Windy Hill Parkway Improvements, with an estimated cost of
$1,000,000.00 each. The City shall provide for and manage all aspects of the project.
As per the agreement, 'h of the $3,000,000.00 will be dispersed to Smyrna's 2022
SPLOST allocation within 60 days from the execution of this Agreement. The balance
will be paid to Smyrna through the monthly SPLOST 2022disbursement when bid
documents for each of the three individual projects have been let to construction.
Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve item ATH2024-085,
seconded by Councilmember Susan Wilkinson.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Jr.
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Lindley
10. Consent Agenda
Councilmember Glenn Pickens made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented; seconded by Councilmember Latonia P. Hines.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Jr.
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Lindley
A. MIN2024-060 Approval of the May 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
B. MIN2024-061 Approval of the May 6, 2024 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
C. MIN2024-062 Approval of the May 6, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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D. BCA2024-013 Approval of the re -appointment of Ward 6 resident, Laura
Searcy, to the Smyrna Hospital Authority. This is a four-year term that expires
May 2029.
Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
E. ATH2O24-079 Authorize Atkins Park Tavern Restaurant & Bar to operate a
beer, wine, and liquor trailer/station with sales at the 2024 Annual Pride
Festival by Smyrna is Fabulous on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 12:OOPM -
6:OOPM and authorize vendor to seek required Special Event Permit through
the Community Development office and the Alcohol Sales approval through the
State of Georgia.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
F. ATH2O24-081 Approval to use Council Chambers for Ward 2 Meeting, June
26, 2024, 6p-7p.
Ward 2 Councilmember - Latonia P. Hines
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
III. 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
11. Public Comment
Alex Backry — 3459 Shawnee Trail — Stated that he feels the First Baptist Church
transaction was done backwards. No one knows what will happen in the next two
years with inflation, etc. Leadership should not speculate with taxpayers' money.
This is like putting the cart before the horse. He also stated that the bond debt is
$46M, and taxpayers paid $2M in interest. There are no details on the aquatic center
for $11 M. There has been no referendums on any of these. Open government
should have referendums. He also asked that the July 7 Ward meeting for three
wards include all seven wards and their council members. He did state that he likes
the way Public Works places signs throughout the City for sanitation schedule
changes.
12. Ward and Staff Reports
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines had her first "Getting Ready for Summer" event at
Tolleson Park. She thanked those who participated. May great community
organizations assisted providing books and resources. She congratulated Mt. Zion
Baptist Church on their 147th anniversary. And she recommended all visit the
Smyrna Museum which premiered a new exhibit for Mental Health Awareness
Month.
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Councilmember Charles Welch invited all to the Memorial Day Ceremony a week
from today from 9:30-10:30 AM. next to the Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson congratulated all graduating seniors this May. She
attended Osborne High Schools graduation ceremonies, and it was a wonderful
event.
Mayor Pro Tern Tim Gould celebrated his son's Campbell High School IB Medal
Ceremony, and he announced that Campbell High School will be graduating around
800 students next Saturday. He reminded all to vote tomorrow.
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. congratulated the 5th graders at Nickajack
Elementary of which his son is one of those students. He also thanked the Optimist
Club for inviting him to their breakfast and for having such an engaging talk.
Heather Peacon-Corn, City Clerk, announced that tomorrow is election day. For
polling information, check the My Voter Page on the Secretary of State's website.
There are links on the Smyrna website as well.
13. Adjournment
Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the May 20, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting at 8:52 PM.
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons vnth disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website — www.smyrnaga.gov
City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
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