HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-06 January 6, 2025 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
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
January 06, 2025
7:00 PM
Present: 8 —Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens,
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley,
Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson,
Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey
N. Oglesby Jr.
Also Present: 1 — Jeffrey Tucker
Staff: 5 —Joe Bennett, Jill Head, Russell Martin, Joey Staubes, Ashley
Youmans
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the January 6, 2025 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. Rev. Derek Porter, Smyrna First United Methodist Church (1315 Concord Rd)
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
Mayor Derek Norton wished all a happy new year and said that it was a great year with
another great year to come. The Mayor and Council have their annual retreat this
Thursday and Friday. There is a lot going on from a development perspective. More details
to come.
II. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
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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
7. Community Development Items
A. RES2026-006 Authorization for the approval of Resolution 2025-005 for the
continuation of a moratorium for sixty (60) consecutive days beginning on January 10,
2025 for the accepting or processing applications seeking the issuance of a sign
permit for free standing signs and authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tern to sign and
execute all related documents.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
A legal challenge was made regarding the legality of certain provisions of the Sign
Ordinance for the City of Smyrna, at Chapter 82 of the Smyrna Code of Ordinances;
and the City Council concluded that on July 15, 2024, it was necessary and desirable
to adopt a moratorium for sixty (60) days on accepting or processing applications
seeking the issuance of a sign permit for free standing signs while a legal review of
the Sign Ordinance is conducted, and Resolution 2024-09 was adopted by the Mayor
and City Council. Additionally, Resolution 2024-011 (adopted August 26, 2024)
extended the moratorium an additional sixty (60) days beginning September 12, 2024.
And Resolution 2024-012 (adopted November 4, 2024) extended the moratorium an
additional sixty (60) days beginning November 11, 2024. Legal review has not
concluded; therefore, it is necessary to extend the Moratorium an additional 60 days
with Resolution 2025-005 to begin January 10, 2025.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item RES2025-005;
seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
B. Z24-016 NO VOTE — Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z24-016 - Annexation and
Rezoning from GC & LI (Smyrna) and & HI (Cobb County) to MU -Conditional for a
mixed use development with 295 units at a density of 29 units per acre, and a civic
building - Land Lot 491 - 9.8 acres - 1101 Windy Hill Road, 0 Dixie Avenue, 0 Atlanta
Road, and 1278 Davis Road - WSE Development LLC
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Russell Martin, Community Development Director, provided the following background:
WSE Development LLC. is requesting to rezone 9.8 acres of assembled properties at
the north eastern intersection of Dixie Avenue and Windy Hill Road. 0.2 acres is zoned
HI (Heavy Industrial) in Cobb County, and the remainder is zoned GC (General
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Commercial) & LI (Light Industrial) in Smyrna. Maple Drive and Park Drive will be
abandoned and incorporated within the proposed development. After abandonment
and dedication the development is approximately 10.3 acres.
Community Development recommends approval of the annexation and zoning request
from GC & LI (Smyrna) & HI (Cobb County) to MU -Conditional with
conditions. Planning Board Recommendation: Approve by a vote of 6-0 at the
December 2, 2024 meeting.
The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing church and parking lot to construct
the mixed -use development. The proposed mixed use development includes one four-
story building, one four -five split level building at the interior of the property, two
garage units at the western perimeter, two four -unit buildings at the northern
perimeter, and a two -level parking deck at the north eastern perimeter. The multi-
family units will include a pool, amenity area, and fitness facility. The mixed -use
development will house 295 multi -family units at a density of 29 units per acre and
30,000 sq. ft. building for civic uses. A central road will connect the multifamily and
civic building and incorporate the two uses as a cohesive development.
The proposed development will be accessed by two access drives on Davis Road,
one access drive on Dixie Avenue, and one access drive on Hillside Drive. The
proposed development will have 472 total parking spaces for the multi -family units and
141 spaces for the civic building. The majority of the parking for the development will
be surface parking and 146 within a two -level parking deck.
There will be two underground stormwater detention facilities planned for the
development.
Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from GC & LI as well
as annexation and rezoning from HI (Cobb County) to MU -Conditional on 9.8 acres for
a mixed -use development with 295 multi -family units at a density of 29 units per acre,
and 30,000 sq. ft. civic building including those variances supported by staff as shown
above, with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions Requirements # 2, 3, 4, 9, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of
the Zoning Code are not applicable. The following requirements remain
applicable.
1. The composition of the mixed -use building 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 percent hardy plank siding. The
residences along external roadways shall not be permitted to utilize hardy
plank for any elevation facing these roads.
2. The retention pond shall be placed and screened appropriately to be
unobtrusive to homes inside and outside the development. The storm water
detention plan shall be designed to create at least a ten percent reduction in a
100-year storm event. The city engineer shall approve all plans.
3. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
4. 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 2' shall be provided
between the back of curb and sidewalk.
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5. The developer shall install a deceleration lane at the entrance for the
subdivision. The deceleration lane shall have a minimum length of 150 feet
with a 50-foot taper.
6. The development of any streets (including private) shall conform to the city's
standards for public right-of-ways.
7. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
8. The developer will install decorative streetlights within the development,
subject to approval by the city engineer. Utilization of low intensity,
environmental type lighting, the illumination of which shall be confined within
the perimeter of the subject property through the use of "full -cutoff lighting".
9. 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.
10. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia
Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
11. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as
appropriate. S
pecial Conditions
12. The development shall maintain the following minimum building
setbacks: Front — 10'
Side —10'
Rear — 10'
13. The developer shall meet all fire access requirements deemed necessary by
the Fire Marshal during construction plan review.
14. The developer shall be responsible for any water and sewer improvements
deemed necessary by the Public Works Director during construction plan
review.
15. The developer shall be responsible for any stormwater improvements deemed
necessary by the City Engineer.
16. The minimum floor area for attached dwelling units, condominium units and
other multi -family units may not be less than an average of 900 square feet.
(Section 720.9(2) of the Zoning Ordinance).
17. The maximum number of residential units shall not exceed 295 Class A
amenititzed multi -family units. One hundred percent (100%) of the said units
shall be constructed so that the units can be modified to individually owned
condominium units in the event of future favorable market conditions.
18. All apartment units shall be maintained in a Class A/First Class manner.
19. The multi -family units shall include the following interior finishes:
i. Minimum nine -foot (9') ceilings;
ii. Forty-two inch (42") upper cabinets in the kitchen;
iii. Decorative lighting fixtures shall be utilized in the in the kitchen
area of the units and spot track or recessed lighting shall be
used in both the kitchen and dining areas of the units;
iv. Bathroom cabinets need to be of equal or similar quality as
kitchen cabinets;
v. Sheet vinyl flooring shall be prohibited;
vi. Tile flooring shall be required in both the kitchen and
bathrooms;
vii. All bathrooms shall have tile tub/shower surrounds;
viii. All kitchen and bathroom counter and cabinet tops shall be solid
surface granite or similar material. Laminate counter tops are
prohibited;
ix. All kitchen counter tops shall be horizon style counter tops; and
x. All kitchen sinks shall be under -mounted.
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20. The approximate mixture of unit types shall consist of the following: seventy
percent (70%) one -bedrooms, twenty-seven percent (27%) two -bedrooms, and
three percent (3%) three -bedrooms.
21. The maximum building height shall be 66 feet as measured by code.
22. All air conditioning condenser units, transformers and any other utilities shall
be fully screened from view from any public right-of-way. The utility units
components placed on the roof of the buildings may be screened by parapets
and the utility components at ground level may be screened by landscaping.
23. Dumpsters shall be positioned so as to prevent visual intrusion from streets,
connection points to community spaces and wherever possible with screening
by landscaping, walls and/or vegetation. Dumpsters shall have rubber lids and
bumpers to minimize noise during emptying. At grade trash compaction shall
also be allowed and screened as appropriate in accordance with the City's
regulations.
24. A five-foot sidewalk and two -foot grass strip shall be installed along the
frontage of Dixie Avenue, Windy Hill Road, Davis Road, and Hillside Drive.
25. Right-of-way dedication shall be provided on Davis Road as well as installation
of curb, gutter, and sidewalk to meet City standards.
26. Right-of-way dedication shall be provided on Hillside Drive well as installation
of curb, gutter, and sidewalk to meet Cobb County standards.
27. The parking deck and any retaining wall shall provide a decorative brick
exterior where visible from the public right-of-way.
28. A minimum of 472 parking spaces shall be provided for the multi -family units.
29. The developer shall be responsible for installation of the traffic signal on Windy
Hill Road.
30. The developer shall be responsible for installation of a deceleration/turn lane
on Windy Hill Road and Davis Drive.
31. Approval of the subject property for the MU -Conditional zoning district shall be
conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance
with the site plan submitted December 11, 2024 and created by Summit
Engineering Consultants Inc. all zoning stipulations above.
32. The applicant shall be bound to the elevations submitted on November 1, 2024
Approval of any change to the elevations must be obtained from the Director of
Community Development.
Mike McGuire, Worthing Company, and Darren Collier, Pres. & Owner, came forward.
Mr. McGuire stated that the council should be proud of city staff for all of their hard
work and representation of the city. As part of this process, they want to properly have
certain parcels of land abandoned (Maple and Park Dr.). Mr. McGuire gave an
historical review of the development of the land. This development is patterned after a
project in Cumming and Huff Road.
Councilmember Lindley asked what the timeline is if this project should be approved.
Mr. McGuire stated that depending on the quality of plans produced by the engineer,
they could start in April. It would be a two-year development from start to finish. The
price point for the project which will be names Heights of Smyrna is approximately
$80M.
A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to
this item.
C. ORD2025-002 Approval of Ordinance ORD2025-002 - Annexation request (100%
owners requesting annexation) - 0.21 Acre Tract — Parcel # 17049100410 - all that
tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 491, 17th District, Cobb County,
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Georgia 0 Dixie Avenue SE, Smyrna, GA 30080, will be effective February 1, 2025
and part of Ward 3 and authorizes the Mayor to sign and execute all related
documents.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ORD2025-002;
seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
D. Z24-016 FINAL VOTE — Zoning Request — Z24-016 — Annexation and Rezoning from
GC & LI (Smyrna) and HI (Cobb County) to MU -Conditional for a mixed use
development with 295 units at a density of 29 units per acre, and a civic building
— Land Lot 491 — 9.8 acres — 1101 Windy Hill Road, 0 Dixie Avenue, 0 Atlanta Road,
and 1278 Davis Road — WSE Development LLC
Councilmember Ward 3 - Travis Lindley
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item Z24-016; seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Tim Gould.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing
A. LIC2025-003 Privilege License New Request — Beer, Wine & Liquor (Pouring and
Sunday Sales) — 600 Floyd Dr Ste A - Smyrna, GA 30082 - Cloud Harbor Vape and
Gaming with Kahlil McKnight as agent.
Ward 5 Councilmember - Susan Wilkinson
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to table item LIC2025-003 until the
January 21, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting; seconded by Councilmember Latonia P.
Hines.
The motion to table carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
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Recuse: 0 — None
B. LIC2025-005 Privilege License - New Request — Adding Wine/Winery - Existing
Beer/Brewery (Manufacturer - Sunday Sales) — 6255 River View RD SE Ste 200,
Smyrna, GA 30126 - Reformation Brewery, LLC, dba Reformation Brewery with Bryan
Spencer Nix as agent.
Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
Application was made for privilege license — New Request for Reformation Brewery,
LLC, DBA Reformation Brewery — Adding Wine/Winery - Existing Beer/Brewery
(Manufacturer - Sunday Sales) with Bryan Spencer Nix as the agent applicant.
Bryan Spencer Nix will be the registered agent responsible for the sale of alcohol at
6255 River View RD SE Ste 200, Smyrna, GA 30126. The applicant has been given a
copy of the Alcoholic Beverage ordinances and attended the mandatory alcohol
awareness workshop.
A background investigation conducted by the Smyrna Police Department failed to
reveal information that would preclude issuance of this license. Mr. Nix has agreed to
abide by the guidelines set forth by the City of Smyrna ordinance governing the sale of
alcohol.
Bryan Spencer, applicant, came forward. He said that Reformation Brewery is an
independent craft brewery with 12 years in business. All necessary requirements have
been met.
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. made a motion to approve item LIC2025-005;
seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
9. Formal Business
A. ATH2026-001 Authorization to award RFP 24-034 Update to Downtown Master
Plan to MKSK (MKSK, Inc. 999 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309) for
$199,366.00 to be paid from the General Fund and authorize the Mayor to sign and
execute all related documents.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
The City requested proposals for an update and expansion to the Smyrna B.O.L.D.
Downtown Master Plan. Fifteen (15) proposals were received on Friday, July 12,
2024, and evaluated by staff from Economic Development, Parks and Recreation,
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Community Development, Public Works, Community Relations and selected Smyrna
residents. The team selected five (5) firms for presentation/interviews and the final
evaluation. The recommended firm is MKSK.
Councilmember Lindley explained that the Church Redevelopment Advisory
Committee has met about 4-5 times. The property closed in December. The next step
with a firm for the downtown master plan. The goal is to go through exhaustive
community outreach. The next meeting is at the end of January when they will
officially kick things off.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ATH2025-001;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Tim Gould.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
B. RFQ25-018 Authorize to approve RFQ 25-018 CIPP (cured in place pipe) unit pricing
contract for sewer main lining of sanitary sewer Infrastructure to Federal EC LLC (504
Allatoona Hills Drive, Woodstock Ga 30189) funded from the Water Sewer CIP Fund,
not to exceed $500,000 annually and to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all
related items.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
As part of the 30-year rehab plan, Water Sewer Utilities requested unit price bids for
yearly CIPP (cured in place pipe) for the city's 60 miles of clay pipe to be lined. Based
off of actual scenarios with unit pricing, Federal EC LLC was the lowest bidder. Our in-
house CCTV and inspections division will inspect for deficiencies and when found the
contractor will be called to line said area based off findings such as root intrusion and
cracked/broken clay piping.
Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve item RFQ25-018: seconded
by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
C. ATH2026-003 Authorization to increase sewer rate per thousand gallons from $8.99 to
$9.30 effective April 1, 2025, to be billed on the May 2025 utility bills, and to recognize
that Cobb County Water approved a 3.5% increase to the wholesale sewer rate
charged to the wholesale customers effective April 1, 2025.
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Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
Cobb County increased the per thousand -gallon sewer rate charged to the City from
$5.23 to $5.41 effective April 1, 2025. The new rate will be effective for March usage.
Notification to customers for the water rate increase and sewer rate increase will be
sent on the February 2025 Utility bills.
Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve item ATH2025-003;
seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
D. 2025-009 Authorization to honor Mr. William "Bill" Deutsch by naming the field at Cobb
Park in his honor based on a request from constituents and Councilman Charles
Welch.
Ward 4 Councilmember - Charles 'Corkey' Welch
Councilmember Charles Welch stated he received an email from Mr. Deutsch's son
and daughter-in-law and heard from many others. After some conversations with
community members and City Officials, Community Services Administrator, Richard
Garland, Councilmember Welch suggested that Mr. William "Bill" Deutsch's memory
be honored for his many years of dedication and support for so many involved in youth
baseball. To honor Mr. Deutsch, all parties request that the field at Cobb Park be
named in memory of Mr. Deutsch.
Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve item 2025-009; seconded by
Councilmember Travis Lindley.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
E. ATH2025-013 Authorization to allow administrative approval for purchases for
amounts that are less than bid thresholds in place in the City's purchasing policy.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
At a previous Committee of the Whole meeting, the Finance department and
Administration spoke with Council about allowing for administrative approval for
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purchases up to the bid thresholds in place in the City's purchasing policy. There has
been some confusion on if approval was given up to both limits currently in place.
These limits are currently $50,000 for non-public works contracts, and $100,000 for
public works contracts, but may change with future revisions to the policy. We are
asking for formal approval to put this administrative approval in place.
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. made a motion to approve item ATH2025-013;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Tim Gould.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
F. ATH2025-011 Authorization to allow administrative approval of Water, Sewer, and
Storm water projects up to $400,000 when a unit price contract is effective that has
been bid and awarded through formal Council action.
Citywide
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
At a previous Committee of the Whole meeting, the Finance department, Water and
Sewer department, and Public Works department spoke with Council about allowing
for administrative approval for contracts up to $400,000 when the departments had
gone through a formal bid process and Council had taken formal action to award a unit
price contract for Water, Sewer, and Storm water projects. We have looked through
the meeting minutes and have not been able to find formal documentation of Council's
agreement. We are asking for formal approval to put this administrative approval in
place.
Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve item ATH2025-011;
seconded by Councilmember Latonia P. Hines.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
G. CHOR2025-001 Approval of a change order to revise the clear coat anti -graffiti coating
to tinted anti -graffiti coating to the contract with Baldwin Paving, (1014 Kenmill Dr.
N.W., Marietta, GA 30060) in the amount of $38,350 and authorize the Mayor to sign
and execute all related documents.
Ward 5 Councilmember Susan Wilkinson
Ward 3 Councilmember Travis Lindley
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
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As previously discussed, staff has worked with the contractor for options to create an
aesthetic finish that can be more easily maintained to address the staining that has
occurred on the wall surfaces for the Windy Hill Boulevard project. We have
determined the most cost-effective solution is to treat the surfaces with a tinted
coating, though this product has a higher unit cost because coverage is not as broad
per gallon as the clear coat. The net increase in unit cost is $0.59/gallon.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item CHOR2025-001;
seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
H. CHOR2026-002 Approval of change order to revise the ramps for the speed humps at
each bridge on the local access lanes the Windy Hill Road contract with Baldwin
Paving, (1014 Kenmill Dr. N.W., Marietta, GA 30060) in the amount of $68,095.64 and
close the local access lanes eastbound from 8:00 pm January 17, 2025 until 5:OOam
Monday January 20, 2025 to allow construction without constructing temporary lanes
at an additional cost and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related
documents.
Ward 5 Councilmember Susan Wilkinson
Ward 3 Councilmember Travis Lindley
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to table indefinitely item CHOR2025-
002; seconded by Councilmember Susan Wilkinson.
The motion to table carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
AGR2025-001 Approval of the proposed agreement with Croy Engineering (200 Cobb
Parkway North, Building 400, Suite 413, Marietta, Ga. 30062) for professional services
to complete the PE (Project Engineering) phase of the South Cobb Drive
Improvements project in the amount of $2,594,980 and authorize the Mayor to sign
and execute all related documents.
Ward 5 Councilmember Susan Wilkinson
Ward 3 Councilmember Travis Lindley
Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background:
With AGR2023-015, the City entered into a Framework Agreement with Cobb County
DOT to administer the plan development process for the South Cobb Improvement
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project until such time as Smyrna attains its Locally Administered Project certification.
The City has now attained that certification, and will start administering the project
directly with the commencement of the Preliminary Design Phase of the GDOT Plan
Development Process. This agreement is to complete the tasks that have not been
started under the Cobb County DOT oversight phase. The funds are part of the 2022
SPLOST project list.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson made a motion to approve item AGR2025-001;
seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
10. Consent Agenda
Councilmember Travis Lindley 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: 7 — Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor
Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Jr.
Nay: 0 — None
Recuse: 0 — None
A. MIN2025-001 Approval of the December 5, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda
B. MIN2025-002 Approval of the December 9, 2024 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda
C. MIN2025-003 Approval of the December 9, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
D. ATH2025-004 Approval of the Special Event Permit for Atkins Park through Redbird
Events to hold the annual Oysterfest in the Smyrna Market Village, which includes
approval of the closure of W. Spring Street around the Smyrna Market Village fountain
Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 2,
2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and council approval for Atkins Park to serve beer,
wine, and liquor beyond their business premises.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
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January 06, 2025
7:00 PM
City of Smyrna
Mayor and Council Meeting
2800 King Street SE
Council Chambers
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
E. ATH2O25-005 Approval of the Special Event Permit for Atkins Park and Zucca through
Redbird Events to hold the annual St. Patrick's Day Festival in the Smyrna Market
Village, which includes approval of the closure of W. Spring Street from Atlanta Road
to King Street from Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. until Sunday, March 16,
2025 at 10:00 p.m., and council approval for Atkins Park and Zucca to serve beer,
wine, and liquor beyond their respective business premises.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
F. ATH2O26-006 Approval of the Special Event Permit for Smyrna is Fabulous to hold
the Annual Pride Festival in the Smyrna Market Village, which includes approval of the
closure of W. Springs Street from Atlanta Road to King Street, and King Street from
Bank Street to Stephens Street, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 7:00
PM.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
G. ATH2O25-007 Authorization to adopt the City Brand Guide.
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
H. ATH2O26-009 Authorization to approve road closure at 560 Powder Springs Street for
the duration from January 7, 2025 — February 14, 2025 due to failed storm drainpipe
that needs replacement and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related
documents
Ward 5 Councilmember Susan Wilkinson
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
AGR2026-004 Approval of Amendment No.2 to the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) PY24 Subrecipient Agreement No: CD24-C24SA/S8 to extend the
termination date for the agreement to June 30, 2025 and authorize the Mayor to sign
and execute all related documents.
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
J. AGR2025-006 Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) PY23 Subrecipient Agreement No: CD23-C23S8 to extend the
termination date for the agreement to June 30, 2025 and authorize the Mayor to sign
and execute all related documents.
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
K. AGR2026-008 Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) PY22 Subrecipient Agreement No: CD22-C22SA-F to extend the
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January 06, 2025 City of Smyrna 2800 King Street SE
7:00 PM Mayor and Council Meeting Council Chambers
termination date for the agreement to March 31, 2025 and authorize the Mayor to sign
and execute all related documents.
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
L. ATH2O25-017 Approval of the use of Council Chambers for a neighborhood meeting
(Belmont/Dixie/Pierce), January 8, 2025, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
11. Ward and Staff Reports
Councilmember Glenn Pickens wished all a happy new year and thanked all who
came to the wards 1, 3, and 6 town hall meeting last night. He is looking forward to
the April joint ward meeting.
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines stated she is excited that tickets will go on sale
Monday, January 13 for the Black History Month program. She said there will be a
theatrical production and dinner.
Councilmember Travis Lindley wished all a happy new year. He said there was a
good showing with good next steps at the joint town hall. He is looking forward to the
retreat. He gave a huge thanks to staff during the holidays.
Councilmember Charles Welch encouraged all who want to get involved in the city to
contact their city council member. He also mentioned the Keep Smyrna Beautiful
clean up on January 18.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson wished all a happy new year and thanked staff for
all the work done during the holidays.
Mayor Pro Tern Tim Gould announced the Campbell High School JrROTC Raiders
won their fourth straight state championship. The Campbell High School women's
basketball team is 11-1 and ranked 6th in the state.
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. stated that the crosswalk murals are
complete, and touch-ups will be coming soon when the temperatures rise a little.
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
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment
Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the January 6, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting at 8:07 PM.
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