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11-19-2007 November 19, 2007 Council Meeting November 19,2007 - 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, Assistant Public Works Director Frank Martin, Police Chief Stan Hook, Library Director Michael Seigler, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Ciaccio, Assistant Keep Smyrna Beautiful Director Virginia Davis, Community Relations Director Jennifer Bennett, Finance Director David Boyd, Community Development Director Ken Suddreth, Assistant City Administrator Eric Taylor, Fire Chief Jason Lanyon and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Pastor Steve Kimmel from Smyrna First Baptist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. AGENDA CHANGES: *Council Member Pritchett made a motion to suspend the rules to add an item to the agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member McNabb. Motion was approved 7 - O. Council Member Pritchett made a motion to add item 8 F, Approval of use of Council Chambers for a Ward 1 town hall meeting on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Council Member Newcomb. Motion was approved 7 - O. MAYOR'S REPORT: - (A) Character Education Program - Argyle Elementary School Mayor Bacon recognized faculty members and students from Argyle Elementary School, and the students presented this month's character education program. Mayor Bacon commended the students on their presentation and thanked everyone for attending. Mayor Bacon commented favorably about the local schools. (B) Recognition of Principal Reginald Flenory from Imagine International Academy of Smyrna Council Member McNabb recognized Principal Reginald Flenory, and Principal Flenory provided information concerning Imagine International Academy of Smyrna (lIAS) to those present. Principal Flenory commented favorably about the students of lIAS and discussed the education process in place there and progress being made. Principal Flenory introduced lIAS faculty member Ms. Fawcett to those present, and Ms. Fawcett shared some of her experiences at lIAS with the audience. Ms. Fawcett introduced some of her students, who told those assembled about things they are learning at lIAS. Mayor Bacon thanked everyone for attending the meeting. (C) Recognition of Smyrna Citizen - Juan Carlos Cisnado-Hadlow - Council Member Wood provided details to those present about the background and accomplishments of Mr. Cisnado-Hadlow. Council Member Wood recognized Mr. and Mrs. Cisnado-Hadlow and their son, and Mr. Cisnado-Hadlow thanked the present officials for honoring him. Mr. Cisnado-Hadlow stated he is very happy to be in a progressive city such as Smyrna. Mrs. Cisnado-Hadlow thanked the present officials for the honest and efficient manner November 19.2007 2 in which they discharge their civic duties. Mayor Bacon congratulated Mr. Cisnado-Hadlow for attaining U.S. citizenship and for his many other accomplishments. (D) Recognition of Dale Holmes by Keep Smyrna Beautiful - Ms. Kirk recognized Ms. Holmes and other KSB representatives, and provided details to those present concerning Ms. Holmes' service and contributions to the community. Ms. Holmes stated it has been a great pleasure to be associated with KSB, and that she enjoys living in Smyrna. Council Member Newcomb thanked Ms. Holmes for her efforts on behalf of the community through service with KSB. Council Member Newcomb congratulated Ms. Holmes and presented her with a glass jonquil. (E) Recognition of Firefighter of the Year Chief Lanyon recognized Lt. David Hancock, and announced that Lt. Hancock has been named 2008 Firefighter of the Year. Chief Lanyon provided details to those present concerning Lt. Hancock's background and experience top those present. Lt. Hancock thanked the City for the opportunity of serving on the fire department and thanked all the City's firefighters for their professionalism and assistance. Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Bruce Hallmueller, and Mr. Hallmueller provided details to those present concerning an upcoming Optimist Club breakfast. Mr. Hallmueller stated the proceeds of the event will be used for the benefit ofthe community. LAND ISSUES/ZONINGS/ ANNEXATIONS: (A) Annexation request - 2.36 acre tract - Land Lot 751, Parcel 3, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County - 4941 South Cobb Drive - Tabas, LLP - Mayor Bacon asked ifthere is anyone present in connection with this matter and related annexations and rezoning and there was no comment. MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to table annexation request for 2.36 acre tract in Land Lot 751, Parcel 3, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County at 4941 South Cobb Drive for Tabas, LLP until further notice. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion to table the measure was approved 7 - O. (B) Annexation request - .50 acre tract - Land Lot 752, Parcel 34, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County - 4970 Oakdale Road - James Freeman MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to table annexation request for .50 acre tract in Land Lot 752, Parcel 34, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County at 4970 Oakdale Road for James Freeman until further notice. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion to table the measure was approved 7 - O. (C) Annexation request - .50 acre tract - Land Lot 752, Parcel 35, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County - 4980 Oakdale Road - James Freeman MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to table annexation request for .50 acre tract in Land Lot 752, Parcel 35, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County at 4980 Oakdale Road for James Freeman until further notice. The motion was seconded by Council Member McNabb. - November 19. 2007 3 Motion to table the measure was approved 7 - O. (D) Public Hearing - Rezoning Request Z07-021 - GC, R-15 & RAD to GC - Northeast Corner of South Cobb Drive and Oakdale Road - New South Properties Corporation To be tabled until further notice - MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to table Rezoning Request Z07-021 from GC, R-15 & RAD to GC for the northeast corner of South Cobb Drive and Oakdale Road for New South Properties Corporation until further notice. The motion was seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion to table the measure was approved 7 - o. (E) Public Hearing- Rezoning Request Z07-022 - R-15 to LC - Land Lot 523, 1306 Concord Road - 0.37 acre tract - Joanne Nelson To be withdrawn Mayor Bacon asked if there is anyone present in connection with this matter and there was no response. MOTION: Council Member McNabb made a motion to withdraw Rezoning Request Z07-022 from R-15 to LC in Land Lot 523, 1306 Concord Road for a 0.37 acre tract for Joanne Nelson. The motion was seconded by Council Member Scoggins. Motion to withdraw the measure was approved 7 - o. (F) Public Hearing- Variance Request V07-061 - Reduction of Front Setback - 2781 Stone Creek Road - Roscoe Rader - Mayor Bacon asked if there is anyone present in connection with this matter and there was no response. MOTION: Council Member Smith made a motion to table Variance Request V07-061 for reduction of front setback at 2781 Stone Creek Road for Roscoe Rader until the December 3, 2007 meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Scoggins. Motion to table the measure was approved 7 - o. PRIVILEGE LICENSE: There were none. FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Recording of Official City Election Results Mr. Wright read the results of the November 6, 2007 City of Smyrna election to those present as follows: - Mayor City Council Ward 1 City Council Ward 2 City Council Ward 3 City Council Ward 4 City Council Ward 5 City Council Ward 6 Max Bacon Melleny Pritchett Ron Newcomb Teri Anulewicz Mike McNabb Jimmy Smith Wade Lnenicka November 19. 2007 4 City Council Ward 7 Pete Wood MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve of the recording ofthe official City election results as read by the city administrator. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lnenicka. Motion was approved 7 - O. - Mayor Bacon thanked the citizens of Smyrna for allowing him to serve them as their mayor. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Approval of November 5, 2007 minutes (B) Renewal of AGL Networks Telecommunications Franchise for three years ending November 19,2010 and authorize the Mayor to execute related documents (C) Bid Award 8-006 - replacement storm sewer piping at Church Street Senior Center Staff has reviewed bids and recommends award to low bidder Ralph Ardito Ditching and Pipeline in the amount of $45,304.00 (D) Utility Relocation Agreement Three Georgia Power poles will require relocation for the Spring Road at Jonquil Drive intersection improvement. Public Works Staff and Croy Engineering have reviewed this agreement and recommend approval of the Mayor and Council. - (E) Approval of use of Council Chambers for a meeting of the Market Village HOA on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. *(F) Approval of use of Council Chambers for a Ward 1 town hall meeting on Tuesday, December 4,2007 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MOTION: Council Member Scoggins 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. Martin, and Mr. Martin provided details to those present concerning the holiday sanitation schedule and the leaf pick-up and recycling projects. Council Member Pritchett recognized Ms. Kirk, and Ms. Kirk provided details to those present regarding the holiday schedule for the Recycling Center and the Christmas tree recycling program. Ms. Kirk reported that sales of Jonquil bulbs have been brisk. Ms. Pritchett commented favorably about the recent opening of the Cobb International Farmers Market on Spring Road she attended. Ms. Pritchett stated she appreciates the opportunity to continue to serve on the city council, and wished everyone a safe and pleasant holiday. Council Member Newcomb recognized Mr. Suddreth, and Mr. Suddreth provided details to those present concerning City building statistics. - November 19,2007 5 Council Member Newcomb thanked the residents of Ward 2 for their continued confidence and support. - Council Member Scoggins recognized Ms. Hiott, and Ms. Hiott had no report. Council Member McNabb recognized Ms. Bennett, and Ms. Bennett provided details to those present concerning upcoming City events. Ms. Bennett provided details to those present concerning recent activities of the newly-organized Artists Business Association. Council Member McNabb recognized Mr. Seigler, and Mr. Seigler provided details to those present concerning current and upcoming programs and events for the City Library. Council Member McNabb recognized Mr. Ciaccio, who provided details to those present concerning upcoming Parks and Recreation Department events during the holiday season. Council Member McNabb stated it is a privilege to represent the citizens of Ward 4. Council Member McNabb thanked Joseph Marcoux for his interest in the Ward 4 council post. Council Member McNabb stated Mr. Marcoux ran a good election campaign, and he is glad the citizens had a choice during the election. Council Member McNabb urged everyone to attend the upcoming Optimist Club breakfast. Council Member Smith recognized Mr. Corey, who provided details to those present regarding positions for which the City is presently recruiting. - Council Member Smith thanked the residents of Ward 5 for their confidence and support. Council Member Smith said farewell to Ms. Virginia Ballenger who recently passed away. Council Member Smith congratulated himself and Mrs. Smith on their 30th wedding anniversary. Council Member Lnenicka provided details to those present regarding a recent article in the Marietta Daily Journal in which the grand jury made favorable comments about the City police department. Council Member Lnenicka recognized Chief Hook, and Chief Hook provided details to those present concerning recent City police operations. Council Member Lnenicka provided information to those present about commemorative pavers available at the Veterans Memorial. Council Member Lnenicka thanked the citizens of Ward 6 for their support and confidence. Council Member Lnenicka commented favorably about Council Member Scoggins' many years of service on the Smyrna city council. Council Member Wood recognized Mr. Boyd, who had no report. Council Member Wood thanked the citizens of Ward 7 for their support and confidence and stated he is looking forward to his next term in office. - Mr. Wright reminded everyone that City Hall and other offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday and urged everyone one to attend the upcoming Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. November 19. 2007 6 CITIZENS INPUT: There was none. - Mayor Bacon wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. Mayor Bacon stated he was gratified to see many conscientious people recognized for their efforts at this meeting. Mayor Bacon urged everyone to attend the upcoming Optimist Club breakfast. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. f ~-U.&fi/}/) D. )I~ SUSi'\N D. HIOTT, CITY CLERK A. MAX BACON, MAYOR ,---;;r -----;z... J-A- RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2 - ~~ic V~f~/ SCO GINS, WAR 3 ' WADE S. LNENICKA, WARD 6 {lL,~" rA ~f.. CHARLES PE OOD, WARD 7 - \\\\111 \I \ 111111/ /////1 ,,\\\ or EL€C~ IIIII " ~ ......... 1.0 II .;:- ~., ". ~ '" :2 o~.... .... 0' ~ ~ . "P - ::: QJ: ESTABLISHED ... -z. ::: ::>-: '0:: W~ ~ ~ GEORGIA] 31 ~ ::: ? '. 1985 .: f'17 :::: ~ Ov... ..- ~ 2 ~ .... ..- ,,'" $ III ~~ ......... '<l~ ,.;:- IIIII 00 NO\~ \\\\' 1/// Ii II/III \ \ \I I I I \\ Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION SHARON DUNN 736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 400 Mail: P.O. Box 649 Marietta, Georgia 30061-0649 (770) 528-2300 TOO: (770) 528-1199 (770) 528-2519 Fax Absentee Voting Fax (770) 528-2458 www.cobbelections.org CONSOLIDATED RETURNS SMYRNA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2007 We, the undersigned Superintendent and his Assistants, do jointly and severally certify that the above is a true and correct count of the votes cast in the Municipal Election on November 6, 2007. w IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, WE have hereunto set our hands and seals this 9th day of November, 2007. '- ./7 /// g----.. /~ (SEAL) /r( >t~':;;;A': (, I~ \tt i~~~ lsEAU .' , I j v Superintendent [SEAU [SEAU [SEAU ~ James C. Dodd, Jr. Rob Garcia Patrick M. Gartland Joe Ransbotham Beverly E. Smith, Chair Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL/COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF RETURNS FOR: w ( ) SPECIAL ELECTION (X) GENERAL ELECTION ( ) RUNOFF ELECTION II f I i lJ, - Date -:':"i, ^"";' ,'''', (,. { ,', ,_..-> I' t.C\ r I I (; '-''-.4., I , I M unid pality /CountyJ Instructions: Prepare and print (4) copies of the Election Summary (county consolidated vote totals report that is generated by GEMS). Attach copies of this consolidated certification report as follows: 1. White sheet is attached to Election Summary and returned to Secretary of State. 2. Yellow sheet is attached to Election Summary and maintained by Superintendent. 3. Pink sheet is attached to Election Summary and sent to Clerk of Superior Court. 4. Goldenrod Copy is attached to Election Summary and immediately posted at the City Hall ( city) or Courthouse (county) ELECTION SUMMARY MUST BE ATTACHED To THIS FORl\1 WRITE-IN VOTES: Record total number of votes received by all qualified write-in candidates. Votes recorded here are the write-in totals from Direct Record Electronic Machines and Optical Scan AbsenteelProvisional Ballots. WRITE-IN CANDIDATES (Insert Titles of Offices and Names of Candidates) Insert Vote Totals On Blanks Below: -., Votes Votes Votes Votes Votes Votes Votes \. We, the undersigned Superintendent of Elections and hislher Assistants, do jointly and severally certify that the attached Election Summary is a true and correct count of the votes cast in this City/County, and that the above listed Write-In Votes constitute all votes cast for qualified Write-In Candidates on Direct Record Electronic Machines and Optical Scan AbsenteelProvisional Ballots. In T~~TIMT_Y WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands and seals this S::l '{..tt day o,i.)OVQ.Pf..k.( ,~Do'1. SIGNED IN Q DRl} LICA: E. 'S; J ,7\-~.," Assistant :/{-ti'-{.lJ.';;;;;.j ,~ ssistant Superintendent Of Elections ~Assistant Assistant Assistant I'} . .... ,~,.\ t.\ : . '..-' " ,..., L::: 0/;;(, ,7 "), 'i /~, - '" ,,' {J , J FORM# CR-SCM-DRE-OJ-C Election Summary Report MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION w Summary For Smyrna, All Counters, Smyrna OFFICIAL RESULTS [);J1e: II /09/07 Time: 11:51 :5() PJgc: I of 2 Registered Voters 23593 - CJrds Cast 2860 12.12% SN Mayor NUlll. Report Precinct 12 - Num. Reporting 12 100.00'% Number of Precincts Precincts Reporting Times Counted ALEX BACKR Y MAX BACON Write-in Votes Total 12 I2 2860/23593 338 2487 2 SN Council # I Number of Precincts Precincts Reporting Times Counted MELLENY PRITCHETT Write-in Votes '---------- Total 3 3 146/2478 123 6 - --- .-- --.----- --- -- -------- ---------------- ----- SN Council #2 '-" Number of Precincts Precincts Reporting Times Counted JEAN AARON RON NEWCOMB Write-in Votes Total 4 4 484/3137 57 422 o SN Council #3 Number of Precincts Precincts Reporting Times Counted TERI ANULEWICZ BILL SCOGGfNS Write-in Votes Total 3 3 475/2260 306 160 I 100.0 % 12.1 % 11.96% 87.97% 0.07% 100.0 % 5.9 % 95.35% 4.65% 100.0 % 15.4 % 11.90% 88.10% 0.00% 100.0 % 21.0 % 65.52% 34.26% 0.21% SN Council #4 Number of Precincts Precincts Reporting Times Counted JOSEPH J. MARCOUX MIKE McNABB Write-in Votes Total 3 3 456/2946 133 316 2 ~ 100.0 % 15.5 % 29.49% 70.07% 0.44% Election Summary Report MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION DJle: 1 \'(1), Of Time: 11 :51 :5(, !'Jl,:e:2 of 2 w Summary For Smyrna, All Counters, Smyrna OFFICIAL RESULTS Registered Voters 23593 - CJn.ls Clst 2S(10 12,12% SN Council #5 NUI1l, Report Precinct 12 - NUI11. Reporting 12 100.00% Number of Precincts Precincts Reporting Times Counted JIMMY SMITH Write-in Votes Total 3 3 238/2479 212 7 100.0 % 9.6 % 96.80% 3.20% _ +.... _. __...___h__..______________._____ --"..----..--.--- SN Council #6 Total 3 3 419/3657 384 6 100.0 % 11.5 % 98.46% 1.54% Number of Precincts Precincts Reporting Times Counted WADE LNENICKA Write-in Votes _ _ _. u _._______ __ -- ..--- -- SN Council #7 I Number of Precincts Precincts Reporting Times Counted PETE WOOD Write-in Votes Total 5 5 642/6636 598 10 100.0 % 9.7 % 98.36% 1.64% w ~lli~~,uu &J11 -~ ~ w -., -., Statement of V otes Cast DalC:: II :09,07 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Time: 14:07:02 Page: I of.3 sove For Smyrna, All Counters, Smyrna OFFICIAL RESULTS TURN OUT SN Mayor SN Council/! 1 t: UJ ::c v >- !:: 0:: Z ~ 0:: '" ::.:: 0 ... c... ... ~ ~ U U 0 ~ >- c ~ ~ :; < > > ... ... <( ... Z 0 '" 0 0 :II 0: 0 U c:l u.: ~ > ~ E > x X i! > ....J ~ "0 ::l ?i. 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Z Z ~ i>2 ...J ~ LU ::.J ~ ;.i ..: 0 ..: ei ...J ..: oj V'l ~ .: <.J LU ::: <.J LU ::: <.J 0 ::: :>: 0<: 0<: i- co :>: :E Jurisdiction Wide Smyrna IA - - - - - - - - - Smyrna 2A 1140 24 JII ~ - - - - - - Smyrna 2B 1997 30 65 - - - - - - Smyrna 3A - - - 2260 241 132 0 - - - Smyrna 4A - - - - - - 2946 120 270 2 Smyrna 5A - - - - - - - - - Smyrna 6A - - - - - - - - - Smyrna 7 A - - - - - - - - - Smyrna 7B - - - - - - - - - Smyrna 7C - - - - - - - - - AB Prec Smyrna 0 3 46 C 0 65 28 I 0 13 45 ( PR Precinct Sm\TTl3 0 0 0 ( 0 0 0 r 0 0 1 f Total 3131 57 422 0 2260 306 1&0 I 2946 133 316 2 -., w ,.,. Statement of Votes Cast Iblc:l L(JI),(Ji MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Til1lc:l~:07:0-, P3gc:3 of-' sove For Smyrna, All Counters, Smyrna OFFICIAL RESULTS SN Council #5 SN Council #6 SN CounCl\ li7 < ~ ::I: ." ~ '" '" !:: ... z <.> 0 <.> '" ~ 0 '" L.:..l C '" 0 0 ~ > ~ 3 > ~ 0 > ... v: <.> <.> 0 >- c: C c: 0 ;:: .E > , > UJ > ~ .~ 0 ~ u.J ~ :" oi oi f- ~ ~ <( 3 u.J 3 ... <.> ;:: :; ~ - ~ c.. Jurisdiction Wide Smyrna IA - - - - - - Smyrna 2A - . - - - - Smyrna 21l - . - - - - Smyrna 3A . - - - - - Smyrna 4A . - - - - - Smyrna 5A 2479 190 - - . - Smyma6A - - 3657 355 t - - Smyrna 7 A - - - - 2044 310 3 Smyrna 78 - - - - 3227 67 4 Smyrna 7e - - - - 1365 138 2 All Prec Smyrna 0 22 ~ 0 29 ( 0 83 I PR Precinct Smvma 0 0 0 0 ( 0 0 0 Total 2479 212 7 3657 384 ( (,&36 598 I( ,.,. -.,