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01-16-2007 January 16, 2007 Council Meeting January 16, 2007 ... The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All council members were present. Also present were City Administrator Wayne Wright, City Clerk Susan Hiott, City Attorney Scott Cochran, Public Works Director Scott Stokes, Police Chief Stan Hook, Library Director Michael Seigler, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Ciaccio, Keep Smyrna Beautiful Director Ann Kirk, Human Resources Director Chris Corey, Community Relations Director Jennifer Bennett, Finance Director David Boyd and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Mr. Wright, followed by the pledge to the flag. AGENDA CHANGES: Mayor Bacon stated agenda item #5 A (privilege license request - retail package sales for beer and wine - CVS Pharmacy #4470 - 2994 Atlanta Road - Kimberly D. Hamilton, agent applicant) will be tabled until the March 19,2007 meeting. Mayor Bacon stated an item will be added to the consent agenda. MAYOR'S REPORT: ... Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Kirk, and Ms. Kirk introduced Ms. JoAnn Birrell and associates from Waste Management (WM). Ms. Kirk provided details to those present concerning an improvement plan created by Council Member Scoggins for Durham Park. Ms. Birrell thanked the City's citizens, officials and staff for their cooperation with WM on various community enhancement projects. Ms. Birrell commented favorably on the accomplishments of Ms. Kirk and the Keep Smyrna Beautiful (KSB) board members and volunteers. Ms. Birrell presented a grant to Keep Smyrna Beautiful from Waste Management for improvements at Durham Park. Mayor Bacon thanked Ms. Birrell and the staff of WM for their contributions to the community. LAND ISSUES/ZONINGS/ ANNEXA nONS: There were none. PRIVILEGE LICENSE: (A) Public Hearing - privilege license request - retail package sales (beer and wine)- CVS Pharmacy #4470 - 2994 Atlanta Road - Kimberly D. Hamilton, agent applicant MOTION: Council Member Scoggins made a motion to table privilege license request for retail package sales for beer and wine for CVS Pharmacy #4470 at 2994 Atlanta Road for Kimberly D. Hamilton, agent applicant until the March 19, 2007 meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member McNabb. Motion to table the measure was approved 7 - O. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Approval to fix and publish qualifying fees for the upcoming 2007 City General Election for Mayor and Council seats - January 16.2007 2 Mr. Wright stated that in accordance with State law, the election qualifying fee for municipalities should be 3 percent of the total gross salary of the office paid in the preceding calendar year. Mr. Wright stated the fees for the City of Smyrna election this year will be set at $576 for Mayor and $432 for Council Wards 1-7. - MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve fixing and advertising of qualifying fees for the upcoming 2007 City General Election for Mayor and Council seats at $576 for Mayor and $432 for Council Wards 1-7. The motion was seconded by Council Member Scoggins. Motion was approved 7 - O. (B) Appointment of members to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Mr. Wright stated staff is preparing a Comprehensive Plan Update which will require a steering committee to facilitate citizen involvement in the planning process. Mr. Wright provided details to those present concerning responsibilities of committee members. Mr. Wright stated staff recommends inclusion of the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) members and five additional citizens in this committee. MOTION: Council Member Newcomb made a motion to approve appointment of Michael Terry, Marcia Curtis, Andrea Blustein, Larry Jones, Frank Pologruto, Dale LaValley, Don Mitchell, Earl Rice, Gretchen Musser, Joanne Nelson, Jim Duelmer, Matt Duncan and Buddy Purvine to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett. Motion was approved 7 - O. (C) Appointment of Community Development Director Mr. Wright provided details to those present concerning the qualifications, background and experience of Mr. Suddreth. - MOTION: Council Member Newcomb made a motion approve appointment ofMr. Kenneth S. Suddreth to the position of Community Development Director ofthe City of Smyrna. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett. Motion was approved 7 - O. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA: *MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to suspend the rules to add an item to the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion was approved 7 -0. * MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to add item 8 E (Authorize Mayor to execute the Master Tax Exempt Lease and Purchase Agreement and all other documents involved in the financing and purchase of the SYSCO VOIP system from Digitel). The motion was seconded by Council Member Scoggins. Motion was approved 7 - O. (A) Approval of January 2, 2007 minutes - January 16,2007 3 (B) Approval of use of council chambers for a meeting of Heritage at Vinings HOA on January 18,2007 from 6:30p.m. to 9:30 pm .. (C) Approval for Mayor to sign and execute agreement for Atlanta Road Traffic Signals - PI #0007676 This work will include new signal heads, fiber optic communications, and mast arm poles. This project is being done in conjunction with the Atlanta Road LCI project currently under design. (D) Approval for Mayor to sign and execute a design services contract for Jonquil Park Staff recommends award of contract to John Benson and Associates (RFP 7-00 I). *(E) Authorize Mayor to execute the Master Tax Exempt Lease - Purchase Agreement and all other documents involved in the financing and purchase of the Cisco voice over internet protocol (VOIP) system from Digitel MOTION: Council Member Lnenicka made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. Motion was approved 7 - O. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Council Member Pritchett recognized Mr. Stokes, and Mr. Stokes provided details to those present concerning recent Public Works Department projects. Council Member Pritchett recognized Ms. Kirk, and Ms. Kirk provided details to those present regarding the recent Christmas tree recycling program. Ms. Kirk provided details to those present concerning the upcoming Adopt-a-mile program. - Council Member Pritchett provided details to those present concerning a recent incident in the City in which a firearm was used. Council Member Pritchett stated efforts are being made to resolve issues connected to this occurrence. Council Member Newcomb yielded the floor with no report. Council Member Scoggins recognized Ms. Hiott, and Ms. Hiott provided details to those present concerning recent court services activities. Ms. Hiott commented favorably about enforcement efforts being conducted by Ofc. Michael Ely. Ms. Hiott reported that 53.19 acres of land were annexed into the City during the previous year, and that work was done on a number of ordinance and legislative matters. Council Member McNabb recognized Mr. Seigler, and Mr. Seigler provided details to those present concerning recent use statistics as wel\ as current and upcoming programs and events for the City Library. Council Member McNabb recognized Ms. Bennett, and Ms. Bennett provided details to those present concerning this year's Jonquil City Jog 5k foot race and other upcoming City events. Council Member McNabb recognized Mr. Ciaccio, and Mr. Ciaccio had no report. .. Council Member Smith recognized Mr. Corey, and Mr. Corey provided details to those present concerning positions for which the City is presently recruiting. January 16.2007 4 Council Member Smith thanked the City's citizens, officials and stafffor their kind expression of condolences for the recent passing of his father. Council Member Lnenicka recognized Chief Hook, and Chief Hook provided details and statistics to those present concerning recent City police operations. - Council Member Lnenicka commented favorably about the recent fundraising event presented by the members ofthe Taylor-Brawner House Foundation. Council Member Lnenicka reminded those present that there will be a meeting of the Heritage at Vinings HOA this week. Council Member Lnenicka stated there will be a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on May 28 and provided details to those present concerning the planned ceremony program. Council Member Wood recognized Mr. Boyd, and Mr. Boyd provided details to those present concerning the upcoming budget process and efforts to procure suitable budget planning software. Council Member Wood commented favorably about the City's Finance Department staff. CITIZENS INPUT: There was none. ADJOURNMENT: - With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. - January 16.2007 - A A. MAX BACON, MAYOR MELLENY PRITCHETT, WARD 1 ~~.~ BILL S GG , - ~UW~ CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7 - ~'CQC'L~ L.~- ( /;-2.# N~..L---- RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2 MICHAEL McNABB, WARD 4 5