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02-05-2007 February 5, 2007 Council Meeting February 5, 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 except Council Members McNabb and Pritchett. Also present were City Administrator Wayne Wright, City Clerk Susan Hiott, City Attorney Scott Cochran, Fire Chief Jason Lanyon, Keep Smyrna Beautiful Director Ann Kirk, Community Relations Director Jennifer Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator Alan Durham and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Assistant Pastor Anthony Brogan from Crosspoint Presbyterian Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. AGENDA CHANGES: Mayor Bacon stated agenda item 5 A (privilege license request - retail pouring (beer and wine) - Palvi Corporation of America DBA Unique Indian Cuisine - 2772 Cumberland Boulevard - Aman Jote Chawla, agent applicant) has been withdrawn by the agent applicant. *MOTION: Council Member Lnenicka made a motion to suspend the rules to add an item to the agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion was approved 5 - O. *MOTION: Council Member Lnenicka made a motion to add item 6 D, appointment of city engineer, to the agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion was approved 5 - o. - Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Bobby Elliott. Mr. Wright provided details to those present concerning Mr. Elliott's qualifications, background and experience. FORMAL BUSINESS: *(D) Appointment of City Engineer MOTION: Council Member Scoggins made a motion to appoint Bobby C. Elliott as the city engineer of the City of Smyrna with an effective date of February 24,2007. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. Motion was approved 5 - O. MAYOR'S REPORT: Council Member Wood recognized Ms. Kirk, and read A Proclamation in recognition of Arbor Day to those present. Ms. Kirk provided details to those present concerning the upcoming arboretum tree dedication. Ms. Kirk stated the City of Smyrna has once again received the Tree City designation, and that this distinction reflects very favorably on the City Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Durham, and Mr. Durham provided a summary of the City's tax allocation district (TAD) program and goals for those present. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Jack Halpern, representing Halpern Enterprises, and Mr. Halpern introduced Messrs. Kerry Halpern, Jay Clark, Scott Levitt and Steve West to those present. - February 5. 2007 2 Mr. Halpern provided details to those present concerning a redevelopment plan for Belmont Hills. Mr. Halpern stated the plan as proposed is based on the availability of TAD assistance. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Gordon Mortin, representing Knox Wall, and Mr. Mortin provided details to those present concerning the potential economic impact of the proposed redevelopment project. Mr. Mortin commended the City's leadership and the staff of Halpern Enterprises for their careful and diligent analysis of various redevelopment options for the Belmont Hills area. - LAND ISSUES/ZONING/ANNEXATION: (A) Public Hearing - Approval of extension of the 60-day moratorium on the issuance of building permits for new construction and rehabilitation for any single building in excess of 100,000 square feet within the Smyrna Downtown Design Districts I and 2 in the City of Smyrna Mr. Wright stated the purpose of the moratorium is to provide the City time to revise regulations governing downtown development. Mr. Wright stated staff recommends an extension ofthe moratorium for another sixty days. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. MOTION: Council Member Newcomb made a motion to approve extension of the 60-day moratorium on the issuance of building permits for new construction and rehabilitation for any single building in excess of 100,000 square feet within the Smyrna Downtown Design Districts I and 2 in the City of Smyrna. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion was approved 5 - O. ... PRIVILEGE LICENSE: (A) Public Hearing - privilege license request - retail pouring (beer and wine) - Palvi Corporation of America DBA Unique Indian Cuisine - 2772 Cumberland Boulevard- Aman lote Chawla, agent applicant Mayor Bacon stated this application has been withdrawn. FORMAL BUSINESS (continued): (A) Appointment of Ward 3 Representative to the Tree Board Council Member Scoggins recognized Ms. Gretchen Musser, and Ms. Musser stated she is glad to have an opportunity to serve on the Tree Board. MOTION: Council Member Scoggins made a motion to appoint Gretchen Musser to the City Tree Board. The motion was seconded by Council Member Newcomb. Motion was approved 5 - O. - February 5. 2007 3 (B) Appointment of Ward 4 Representative to the Keep Smyrna Beautiful Commission - MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to appoint Steve Claire to complete the current term as Ward 4 representative to the Keep Smyrna Beautiful Commission through December 31,2007. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion was approved 5 - O. (C) Approval of apartment name change - Post Valley Apartments - 4570 South Cobb Drive - Joyce Copeland Mr. Wright stated the property management has requested permission to change the name of the Post Valley Apartments to Park Valley Apartments. Mr. Wright stated staff recommends approval of the requested change. MOTION: Council Member Lnenicka made a motion to approve the name change request for the property at 4570 South Cobb Drive to Park Valley Apartments. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. Motion was approved 5 - O. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) ApprovalofJanuary 16,2007 minutes - (B) Approval of Special Event in the Market Village on Saturday, March 17, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. Requested street closings as follows: Top semi-circle of the Market Village at the Atlanta Road entrance, fountain area pass-by closed to vehicle traffic ending at the edge of the drives on the sides of Atkins Park Tavern and Cafe Michel. (C) Bid Award; ISB # 7-017. Rose Garden and Lake Court Park Renovations Staff recommends award ofISB # 7-017 for Rose Garden and Lake Court Park Renovations to the Cline Services Corporation. (Rose Garden component contingent on School Board approval) (D) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Transfer- 2007 Water and Sewer Improvement Project Funds to Church Street Senior Center Replacement Project Staff recommends transfer of CDBG 2007 funding from the Water and Sewer Improvement Project to the Church Street Senior Center Replacement Project. (E) Approval for Mayor to sign and execute addendum to the agreement with Robert and Company for the Comprehensive Plan Update (community agenda component) for City of Smyrna MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion was approved 5 - O. - February 5. 2007 4 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Council Member Newcomb yielded the floor with no report. - Council Member Scoggins yielded the floor with no report. Council Member Smith yielded the floor with no report. Council Member Lnenicka recognized Chief Lanyon, and Chief Lanyon presented an overview of the City fire department's Annual Report to the present officials. Council Member Lnenicka provided details to those present concerning a recent site visit conducted in Smyrna by officials from Madison, Alabama. Council Member Lnenicka stated the representatives from Madison were interested in learning more about redevelopment progress in Smyrna and that officials and staff from the City provided them with a tour of key areas and responded to their questions. Council Member Lnenicka provided details to those present concerning the Memorial Day ceremony planned in Smyrna on May 28. Council Member Lnenicka provided details to those present regarding Terry Hardeman, the son of a Smyrna family, who is currently on active duty with the U. S. Marine Corps in Iraq. Council Member Lnenicka stated we will keep the young men and women of the U. S. Armed Services in our prayers. Council Member Wood yielded the floor with no report. .- Mayor Bacon stated he is looking forward to having Mr. Elliott on the City staff. CITIZENS INPUT: There was none. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ~ February 5, 2007 5 - ~ ~D.~ SUSA D. HIOTT, CITY CLERK - ~'N~ RONNEWCOMB,WARD2 i!-L ~6J~J( CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7 -