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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
A. Max Bacon City Hall
Council Chambers
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
I. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
Present:
Also Present:
Absent:
Staff:
2. Call to Order
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (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
Deputy City Administrator Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
May 19, 2025
7:00 PM
7 — Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Latonia P. Hines,
Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember
Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
1 —Scott Cochran
1—Councilmember Glenn Pickens
10 — Olivia Anderson, Jennifer Bennett, Carson Haynie, Russell Martin,
Heather Peacon-Corn, Evie Ramsey, Kristin Robinson, Joey
Staubes, Patrick Tedeschi, Andrea Worthy
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the May 19, 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. Pastor Matt Koehn, Water Stone Church (1464 Spring Street)
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
Mayor Derek Norton announced that the Campbell High School Soccer team won the state
championship to be recognized at the June council meeting. Smyrna also had volleyball,
track, baseball, gymnastics, basketball state champions.
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May 19, 2025 City of Smyrna 2800 King Street SE
7:00 PM Mayor and Council Meeting Council Chambers
Project updates:
• Tolleson Poll — clearing debris from demo. Getting the site ready to be finished
early 2027
• River Line Splash Pad — underway
• Expanding Downtown Splash Pad in the next few weeks
• Sports LED Lighting almost completely updated
• GA Power building — design phase for the interior
• Rose Garden pavilion and playground — budgetary process
• Stillfire Brewery — making a lot of progress
A. 25-7193 Recognition of Smyrna Basketball Association's U8 State Girls Champions
Citywide
Smyrna Basketball Association's U8 Girls league recently competed in the State of
Georgia Park and Recreation Association Basketball tourney and captured the state
title for the U8 Girls division after beating College Park, Whitefield County and City of
Rome. This tournament included teams from Roswell Parks and Rec, Savannah,
Henry County and Spalding County. In this tourney they outscored their opponents for
a total of 84-57 across 3 bracket play games.
Prior to advancing to State they won three games in the District 5 tourney with teams
from North Georgia including Cartersville, Rome, Whitefield County, Paulding County
and Dalton. In this tourney they outscored their opponents 114-36 to capture the
district title.
This was an All-star team made up of nine girls from the community who competed
across three teams out of SBA throughout the regular season: The players on the
team were:
Quinn Jordan
Lively Winters
Hayden Nelson
Payton Hightower
Leilani Russell
Kyree Collins
Skylar Morse
Desola Akinnagbe
Kamryn Millsap
They were coached by:
Coach Marin (Head Coach)
Coach Jay (Asst Coach)
Coach Malik (Asst Coach)
SBA League Director: Vans Nelson
B. 25-7247 Recognition of the Smyrna Elite - Spartans Track Club - State Championship
Citywide
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. presented the team:
State Champions:
William Smallwood
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May 19, 2025 City of Smyrna
7:00 PM Mayor and Council Meeting
2800 King Street SE
Council Chambers
Bradlee McWhorter
Alexandra Robinson
Erianna Atwater (not present)
Layla Oppong
Tianna Atwater (not present)
Amazing Ndiga (not present)
Jaide Moore
Kylee Crews
Saige Oppong
Sno Posley
Maya Foreman
Mason King
Amara Nkumeh
Wyatt Gourley
Thomas Green-Holness
Michael Gilmore
Evie Baker
Wade Gourley
Coaches:
AJ Davis
Todd Schusterman
TeMicka Hansen
Jordan McKinley
Terrance Moore
Deon Turner
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. 25-7161 Citizens Academy Graduation
Citywide
The Citizen's Academy Graduates are:
Shannon Auvil
Angela Black
Charlotte Dorsey
LaVonne Oyekanmi
Baskar Sridharan
Teva Sweet
Tanya Bryant
Sean Kushigian
Delaine Thomas
Clara Hodges
William Morgan
Jason Jeffries
Francisco Ramirez
Elainey Jones
Walter Kolis
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May 19, 2025 City of Smyrna 2800 King Street SE
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Heather Marriott
Marquetta Bryan
Ryan Capaccio
Desislava Tonkova
William Sutton
Rich McCoy
Philip Dural
B. PRC2025-010 A Proclamation In Recognition of National Small Business Week and to
Honor Businesses in Smyrna Celebrating 20, 25, 30-, 40-, 55- and 60-Year
Anniversaries
Mayor Derek Norton read and Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director,
presented the following proclamation:
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA
In Recognition of National Small Business Week and to Honor Businesses in Smyrna
Celebrating 20, 25, 30-, 40-, 55-, and 60-Year Anniversaries
Whereas, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business
Week every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to
entrepreneurs through the U.S. Small Business Administration and other government
agencies; and
Whereas, this country's 32.5 million small businesses create nearly two out of three
jobs in our economy, the City of Smyrna supports and joins in this national effort to
help America's small businesses do what they do best - grow their business, create
jobs, and ensure that our local communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are
today; and
Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 20 years
in our community: The Realty Group (Graciela Vizcarra), Mitchell Metals, Woodchase
Academy, Dr. Gary Weichbrodt MD, Fischer Orthodontics, Big Bear Construction,
Maya Weston Company, ProCare Cleaners, Humphries and Company, UUA Printing,
Heads R' Us Barbershop; and
Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 25 years
in our community: Northwest Speakers & Equipment, Atlanta Coffee Supply Group,
Arkle Veterinary Care, Tay'Maar Hair Salon, Jennifer's Nails; and
Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna are celebrating 30 years in
our community: BT Income Tax;and
Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 40 years
in our community: Atlanta Road Body Shop, Ron McCleave - State Farm Insurance,
The Herb Shop; and
Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna is celebrating 55 years in
our community: Sparkles Smyrna; and
Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna is celebrating 60 years in
our community: Lillie Glassblowers; and
Whereas, during National Small Business Week, the City of Smyrna acknowledges
and celebrates the achievements made by all small businesses, including those
celebrating significant milestones in our community; NOW,
Therefore, I, Derek Norton, Mayor of Smyrna, do hereby proclaim May 4 through May
10, 2025 as National Small Business Week in Smyrna and a week of recognition for
all the small businesses in Smyrna, and encourage all city residents, officials, and staff
to acknowledge and support the small businesses in our community.
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May 19, 2025 City of Smyrna 2800 King Street SE
7:00 PM Mayor and Council Meeting Council Chambers
7. Community Development Items
A. Z26-004 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z25-004 - Allow rezoning from R-15 to
RMC-8-Conditional for the development of seven single-family homes at a density of
7.0 units per acre - Land Lot 528 - 1.01 acres - 2731 & 2743 Bell Drive - EIB
Properties, LLC
Ward 1 Councilmember- Glenn Pickens
Russell Martin, Community Development Director, provided the following background:
The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-15 to RMC-8-Conditional for the
development of seven (7) single-family detached units at a density of 7.0 units per
acre. A land use change from Regional Activty Center is not required for this rezoning.
Staff Recommendation:
Approval of the rezoning from R-15 to RMC--8 Conditional for seven (7) new single-
family detached units.
Planning Board Recommendation:
Approve by a vote of 4-0 at the April 14, 2025 meeting.
The existing two (2) single-family homes will be demolished to allow the construction
of the proposed development. Three (3) of the homes will face Bell Drive, and four (4)
of the homes will face Woodland Terrace. All of the homes will have front -entry
garages. The proposed lots will have a minimum lot size of 5,353 sq. ft. and an
average lot area of 5,419 sq. ft. The applicant proposes to use elements such as brick,
stone, and siding for the facade materials for each home.
Community Development has reviewed the proposed development against the zoning
standards of the recent nearby rezonings and found the proposed development to be
compatible with the surrounding area. The subdivision and construction of seven (7)
new single-family detached homes result in a density of 7.0 units per acre on the
subject property. The lot width and lot size are compatible with the other in -fill
developments in the surrounding area. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-
15 to RMC-8-Conditional and the proposed zoning will not require a change of the
Future Land Use Plan from Regional Activity Center.
Staff is supportive of the rezoning for the proposed development and the requested
variances:
1. Allow reduction of the minimum lot area from 12,000 sq. ft. to 5,353 sq. ft.
(Staff Supports)
2. Allow a reduction of the minimum lot width from 100 ft. to 50 ft. (Staff Supports)
3. Allow reduction of the minimum front setback from 50 ft. to 15 ft. (Staff
Supports)
4. Allow a reduction of the minimum side setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. (Staff
Supports)
5. Allow reduction of the minimum rear setback from 30 ft. to 25 ft. (Staff
Supports)
6. Allow an increase in the maximum lot coverage from 35% to 45% (Staff
Supports)
Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from R-15 to RMC-8-
Conditional for the development of seven (7) single-family units at a density of 7.0
units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
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Requirements # 2, 8, 9, 10, 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. There shall be protective covenants on all lots. These protective covenants
shall be supplied to the city prior to the issuance of a building permit.
3. The developer shall provide at least 200 square feet of common space per lot.
This common space shall be developed with improvements for the residential
subdivision such as: gazebos, fountains, recreational/playground equipment or
walking trails. The common space shall be controlled and maintained by the
Homeowners Association.
4. 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.
5. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
6. 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.
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.
12. 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 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
13. The development shall maintain the following setbacks: Front — 15', Side — 5',
Rear — 25'
14. The minimum lot size shall be 5,353 sq. ft.
15. The minimum lot width shall be 50 feet.
16. The maximum impervious coverage shall be 45% per lot.
17. Driveway — 22' minimum length from building face to back of sidewalk.
18. The developer shall dedicate property 25' from center line along Woodland
Terrace.
19. The developer shall install a 5' sidewalk and 2' grass strip along Bell Drive and
Woodland Terrace.
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20. Approval of the subject property for the RMC-8-Conditional zoning district shall
be conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance
with the site plan submitted 4/16/2025 and created by Gaskins+Lecraw. and all
zoning stipulations above.
21. Approval of the subject property shall be conditioned upon substantial
compliance with the elevations submitted on 3/13/2025.
Kevin Moore on behalf of the applicant came forward. He explained that the property
is just over an acre in a unique location. The area is Bell Dr. off of Spring Rd., just
west of Cobb Pkwy intersection — this area has transformed in recent years. On three
sides are newer developments and there are three other lots that neighbor these two
lots that will not be part of this development. They will be adding detached homes, not
townhomes, which will be less dense.
Councilmember Travis Lindley asked what time timeline is and what the price point is.
Mr. Moore stated that it would be immediate and in the $500K.
A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to
this item.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item Z25-004; seconded by
Councilmember Charles Welch.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Pickens
8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing
9. Formal Business
A. AGR2025-024 Approval of Mike Jones as Interim City Administrator, administer
his Oath of Office by City Attorney Scott Cochran and authorize the Mayor to
sign and execute all related contract documents.
Citywide
Mayor Derek Norton noted that the former City Administrator, Joe Bennett, retired
after 30+ years of service, and Mike Jones will be fulfilling those duties as the Interim
City Administrator.
• Was Smyrna City Administrator previously
• VP Georgia Regional Manager with WK Dickson & Co.
• Principal Engineer with Edison Engineering Group
• County Administrator for Paulding County from January 2009 — March 2015
Scott Cochran, City Attorney, administered the following Oath of Office:
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B.
I, Mike Jones, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct myself as Interim
City Administrator of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, that I will faithfully
enforce the charter and ordinances of the City of Smyrna to the best of my ability,
without fear or favor, that I am not the holder of any unaccounted public money due
the State or any political subdivision or authority thereof, and in all my actions as
Interim City Administrator act as I believe for the best interests of the City of Smyrna.
So help me God.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item AGR2025-024;
seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Pickens
2025-196 Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
Citywide
FY 2026 Budget Presentation
City Council Meeting May 19, 2025
FY 2026 Budget Presentation
• Overview
• General Fund
• E-911 Fund
• Hotel/Motel Fund
• Water/Sewer Fund
• Personnel Recommendations
• Fee Changes
• Debt Obligations
• Capital Projects
Revenues vs. Expenditures
Transfer
To/(From)
Fund Revenues Expenditures
Cash Reserves
General Fund 69,900,600
Special Revenue Funds 9,027,831
69,900,600
9,027,831
-
-
Capital Project Funds 2,046,000 2,046,000
-
Internal Service Funds 1,846,000 3,578,000
(1,732,000)
Enterprise Funds 28,642,000 28,464,0881
177,912
Total Budget 111,462,431
113,016,519
(1,554,088)
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FY 2026 Total proposed Budget
FY25 FY26
Increase/-7
Fund
Revised
Pr0poSed
(Decrease)
%
Change
General Fund
L 67,438,8491 69,900,600 2,461,751 3.7%
,Special Revenue
Funds
9,191,658 9,027,831 (163,827)
,Capital Project Funds1
16,327,156 2,046,000 (14,281,156)
Internal Service Funds
1,411,64111 3,578,000
2,166,359 153.5%
Enterprise Funds
11 28,966,97911 28,464,088 11
(502,891)
(1.7%)
Total Budget
123,336,283
113,016,519
(10,319,764)
(8.4%)
General Fund Expenditures
• Insurance & Benefits (90% absorbed by GF)
— 425K increase overall (3.7%)
— 200K decrease to health insurance (3.2%)
— 75K increase (12%) to prescriptions
— 150K increase (11%) to other insurance (liability, cyber, etc.)
— 341 K increase to retirement contribution (9.9%)
• 901 K contingency
— 395K merit raises
— 458K COLA
— 48K unallocated
• 200K for comprehensive plan update
• 200K for stormwater master plan
• 32K for "Blanket Concert" event series
• 237K for traffic improvement/roadway maintenance
E-911 Fund
Revenues
Amount
1,450,000
E-911 Fee from Phone Companies
Transfer from General Fund
755,770
1 nterg overnmental Revenue
90,000
Miscellaneous
3,000
Total
2,298,770
Expenditures
Amount
Salaries
1,894,040
Other Operating
404,730
Total
2,298,770
Hotel/Motel Fund
Revenues
Amount
Hotel/Motel Taxes
1,762,000
Use of Hotel/Motel Reserves
508,671
Transfer from Auto Rental
250 000
Miscellaneous
31,873
Total
2,552,644
Expenditures Amount
Payments to Cobb Galleria 666,573
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Transfer to General Fund
660,750
Other Operating Costs
929,344
Salaries & Benefits
295,877
Total
2,652,644
Water/Sewer Fund
Revenues
Amount
Water/Sewer Base Rate & Usage
22,430,000
Miscellaneous
580.000
Total
23,010,000
Expenditures
Amount
Wholesale Purchase of Water
12,790,000
Transfer to Water/Sewer CIP
4,017,000
2,358,444
Salaries & Benefits
Transfer to General Fund
2,196,400
Other Operating Costs
1,470,244
Total 22,832,088
Proposed Fee Changes
Departments proposing fee changes:
— Community Development
— Fire
— Parks & Recreation
— Water/Sewer
— Storm Water Utility
New Personnel Request Recommended
Department
ITitle
Number Requested Impact
Human Resources
HR & Risk Management Specialist
0 86,588
Parks Facilities 71Parks Maintenance Tech 1
0 59,169
Total
0
145,757
Reclassification Requests Recommended
Dept
Old Title
Old New Title
Grade
New
Grade
Budget
Impact
Comm Dev
Planner I
GOUT- Land Development Svcs
10 Coordinator
GOUT-
11
4,144
Engineering
Traffic Signal Tech
6 OVT Traffic Signal Tech III
GOUT-7
3,735
Engineering
Traffic Signal Tech
6 OVT
Traffic Signal Tech II
GOUT-6
-
Engineering
Tra nice Signal
4 OVT-
Traffic Signal Tech I
GOUT-4
-
Fire Admin
Admin Coordinator
6 OVT
Certification Manager
G10UT
3,744
Fire Prev
Admin Assistant
4 OVT
Admin Coordinator
GOUT-611
2,954
Hwys &
Streets
Warehouse
ISupervisor
GOUT-
9
I Streets Maintenance
'Worker
GOUT-1
(20,502)
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IT
Web AdministratorJJ10
GOUT-
Information Systems
Specialist
GOUT-9 -
Sanitation
Water Dist
GOVT-
Sanitation Worker
Water & Sewer GOUT-
Supervisor 10
Sanitation Worker II
Administrative Assistant]GOUT-4
GOUT-2 9,896
-
Total �
F____T (172)
Debt Obligations
•$79,636,889 total outstanding bond debt
•$9,487,853 scheduled for FY26
—322,468 from TAD Fund
—6,490,970 from the General Fund
—300,000 from previously committed funds
—2,374,417 from SPLOST
General Fund CIP
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 I FY 2029 FY 2030
General Fund 2,046,000 8,298,000 4,056,000� 3,362,000 2,182,000
Increase of $362K compared to FY 2025 Adopted Budget
All projects funded by transfer -in from General Fund
General Fund CIP Projects
Parks & Recreation
-Kitchen Renovations: Brawner
$80,000
-Playgrounds: R&M
$200,000
-Sports Field Improvements
$30,000
-Parks Maintenance Equipment
$26,000
Fire
-Fire Training Ground Improvements $30,000
-Functional Fitness Equipment $30,000
Police
-Property and Evidence Remodel $55,000
Public Works
-Traffic Sign & Striping Improvements
$50,000
-Traffic Signal Improvements
$70,000
•Backflow Testing & Replacement
$25,000
•PW Restroom Addition
$25,000
-Green Energy Projects
$1,000,000
-Water Heater Replacement
$75,000
-Leak Detection
$75,000
-Bridge Repairs & Maintenance
$175,000
-Sanitation Carts
$100,000
-Replace Underground Sanitation Carts
$25,000
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Water/Sewer CIP
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028
FY 2029
FY 2030
Infrastructure
3,221,000 3,471,000 3,714,000
3,975,000
2,182,000
Drainage 296,000 316,000 338,000 362,000 375,000
Lead & Copper Inventory500,000 200,000 200,000��
Total W/S CIP
4,017,000
3,987,000
4,252,000
4,337,000
4,629,000
• FY26 funded by transfer -in from Water/Sewer Fund
Storm Water SIP
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030
Misc. Projects 1,539,000 1,570,000 1,600,000 1,632,000 1,650,000
• Funded by monthly storm water fee
• Included $0.07 increase effective January
Vehicle Reolacements and Additions
Department Number IBudget
Parks 21
135,000
Fire Admin
1,750,000
Police/Jail 12 765,000
Engineering
0 50,000
Sanitation
0 695,000
Hwys & Streets 0 78,000
Water 0 105,000
Total
24
3,578,000
• Replacements funded by transfer -in from General Fund
2n22 SPI CAST
2022 SPLOST FY 2025 FY 2026I FY 2027
Facility Improvements
650,000
257,210
-
Radio Replacement
523,278
343,771
-
ResurFacing 3,474,220 1,444,699 1,444,699
Traffic Calming 487,550 300,000 250,000
Sidewalks, Tails, Greenways 2,078,994 918,900 918,900
Downtown / South Cob Dr. 4,107,529 Q -
Other Projects 22,578,825 1,040,000 50,000
Repayment of 2021 Bonds 3,900,450 3,896,700 3,897,450
Total 2022 SPLOST
37,800,846
8,201,280j
6,511,049
• 1 % sales tax collection began in January 2022
Budget Adoption Schedule
• May 19: Budget presentation and public hearing at Council meeting
• June: Formal budget adoption at Council meeting
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C. RES2025-009 Authorization for the approval of Resolution 2025-009 for the
continuation of a moratorium for sixty (60) consecutive days beginning on June
8, 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
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item RES2025-009;
seconded by Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Pickens
D. ATH2O25-087 Authorization to approve right-of-way abandonment of Maple
Drive and Park Drive as part of the redevelopment of the old IGO Church site
located at 1101 Windy Hill Road, Smyrna GA, 30080 and authorize the Mayor
to sign and execute all documents.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator, provided the following background
This request is based off discrepancy's found during the survey and engineering
phases for the proposed redevelopment for the old IGO Church site. These
discrepancies need to be addressed as part of the project
Public Works recommends the authorization to approve right-of-way abandonment of
Maple Drive and Park Drive as part of the redevelopment of the old IGO Church site
and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ATH2O25-087;
seconded by Councilmember Latonia P. Hines.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Pickens
E. CHOR2025-007 Approval of a change order to the approved contract with
Integrated Construction and Nobility Inc. for the Ward 7 Splash Pad to add a
contingency line item in the amount of $120,000.00 for an increase from the
original contract price of $2,361,808.88 to $2,481,808.88 which allows the
project team to maintain momentum and address issues as they arise, amend
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7:00 PM
City of Smyrna
Mayor and Council Meeting
2800 King Street SE
Council Chambers
the 2022 SPLOST Splash Pad adopted project length budget to increase
$120,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign any related documents.
Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. made a motion to approve item CHOR2025-007;
seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Pickens
F. ORD2025-005 Approve ORD2025-005 for an amendment to Section 94 -52 of
the Smyrna Code of Ordinances dealing with the imposition and rate of Hotel
Motel tax so as to update the ordinance consistent with state law and authorize
the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator, provided the following background:
At the request of the Cobb -Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority the city
previously approved an Amended and Restated Funding and Operating Agreement.
As the Cobb -Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority prepares its financing, the
city needs to update its ordinance dealing with the imposition and rate of Hotel Motel
tax so as to update the ordinance consistent with state law and allows the levy through
the term of the previously approved contract. This amendment extends the
authorization of the levy from December 31, 2028, to December 31, 2053 as allowed
by state law.
Staff recommends approval of ORD2025-005 for an amendment to Section 94 -52 of
the Smyrna Code of Ordinances dealing with the imposition and rate of Hotel Motel
tax so as to update the ordinance consistent with state law.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ORD2025-005;
seconded by Councilmember Susan Wilkinson.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember
Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember
Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Pickens
10. Consent Agenda
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented;
seconded by Councilmember Latonia P. Hines.
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The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 — Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch,
Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tern / Councilmember Gould,
Councilmember Oglesby
Nay: 0 — None
Absent: 1 — Councilmember Pickens
A. MIN2025-098 Approval of the May 1, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
B. MIN2025-100 Approval of the May 5, 2025 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda
C. MIN2025-102 Approval of the May 5, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda
D. BCA2025-002 Approval of re -appointment of Ward 1 resident, Karen Garcia, to
the Smyrna Housing Authority for five-year term to expire May 31, 2030
Ward 1 Councilmember - Glenn Pickens
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
E. BCA2025-008 Approval of the appointment of Ward 2 resident, Edward
Donovan Slade, to the Smyrna Housing Authority for five-year term to expire
May 31, 2030
Ward 2 Councilmember - Lafonia P. Hines
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
F. BCA2025-004 Approval of re -appointment of Ward 4 resident, Doug Godbold,
to the Smyrna Housing Authority for five-year term to expire May 31, 2030
Ward 4 Councilmember - Charles 'Corkey' Welch
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
G. BCA2025-006 Approval of re -appointment of Ward 6 resident, KC George, to
the Smyrna Housing Authority for five-year term to expire May 31, 2030
Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
H. BCA2025-012 Approval of the appointment of Ward 7 resident, Reginald
Turner, to the Smyrna Housing Authority for five-year term to expire May 31,
2030
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Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
1. ATH2025-091 Authorization to approve annual contract renewal for FY2026
with Cliffs Fire Extinguisher for Fire Systems Maintenance in an amount not to
exceed $31,355.34 to be funded from Building and Facilities Professional
Services line item and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents.
Citywide
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
J. ATH2025-093 Authorization to approve annual contract renewal for FY2026
with MaxAir Mechanical for HVAC Systems Maintenance and Repair in an
amount not to exceed $209,084.00 to be funded from Building and Facilities
Repairs and Maintenance line item and authorize the Mayor to sign and
execute all documents.
Citywide
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 maybe 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
Elizabeth Hardy, 861 Daniel Drive, manages The Stout Brothers in Market Village. She
stated that she recently learned that there will be a gas station/food mart at the top of the
street which is allowed under General Commercial. There are several challenges like
homelessness, drug issues, etc. There are examples throughout the city that already have
problems. She is concerned about safety. She is advocating for her neighborhood.
12. Ward and Staff Reports
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines — had the opportunity with Mayor Pro Tern Gould to be
recognized for the Fanny Williams Legacy Project. Rose Garden is having their Spring
Festival on June 7.
Councilmember Travis Lindley — had the honor of renaming the field at Cobb Park after
longtime resident and pillar of the community, Bill Deutsch. Noted the Rebuild Atlanta
Project in Rose Garden area.
Councilmember Charles Welch — honored to be part of the renaming of the field at Cobb
Park for Bill Deutsch.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson — congratulated the graduates of the Citizen's Academy.
She also thanked all the businesses that were honored this evening for doing business in
the city.
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Mayor Pro Tern Tim Gould — echoed Councilmember Hines' acknowledgment of Cobb
Landmark's recognition of the Fanny Williams Legacy Project. He also congratulated
Campbell High School's graduates. A shout out to Campbell High School's varsity soccer
champs.
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. — congratulated all youth softball and Smyrna Little
League. Smyrna will host its inaugural Juneteenth festival on June 19 at 5:00 PM.
13. Adjournment
Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the May 19, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting at 8:54 PM.
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with 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:
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City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
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