City Council Meeting Agenda - Final

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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)

VACANT (Ward 7)

 

Smyrna Community Center

Magnolia Room

200 Village Green Circle

Smyrna, GA 30080

 

City Attorney Scott Cochran

City Administrator Joseph Bennett

City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn

 

June 05, 2023

7:00 PM

 

 

I.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS

 

1.

 Roll Call

 

2.

 Call to Order

 

3.

 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

 

 A.

 Pastor Christian Salzillo, Life Church Assembly of God (4100 King Springs Rd)

 

4.

 Agenda Changes

 

5.

 Mayoral Report

 

 A.

ATH2023-014 Appointment and swearing in of Ward 7 Councilmember Kathy Young to fulfill the term of resigned Ward 7 Councilmember Lewis Wheaton (Effective May 10, 2023) through the date of December 31, 2023. 

Ward 7

 

 B.

APP2023-001 Approval to confirm Mr. Dat Luu as the Information Systems Director for the City of Smyrna effective immediately.

Citywide

 

6.

 Proclamations and Presentations

 

 A.

PRC2023-012 Proclamation in Recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month

Citywide

 

 B.

PRC2023-013 Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth (June 19, 2023)

Ward 2 Councilmember - Latonia P. Hines

 

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

 

7.

 Community Development Items

 

 A.

Z23-004 Public Hearing - Zoning Amendment - Z23-004 - Request to modify the currently approved density, site plan, and elevations - Land Lot 690 & 691 - 5.4 acres - 4788 & 4840 Hanson Drive and part of 4838 S Cobb Drive - Jason Lewis

Ward 7

 

 B.

ORD2023-006 Public Hearing - Approval of ORD2023-006 for amendments to the Code of Ordinance in relation to notification requirements for variance requests, special land use permits, administrative appeals and the Urban Design Commission and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. 

Citywide

 

8.

 Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing

 

9.

 Formal Business

 

 A.

ATH2023-08 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Citywide

 

 B.

ATH2023-10 Authorization for the approval of an amendment to increase the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund project budget for the Reed House Landscaping in the amount of $12,268 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. 

Citywide

 

 C.

AGR2023-22 Approval of the purchase of a 2024 StarCraft Allstar 22 – 14 Passenger Bus in the amount of $123,452.00 from Creative Bus Sales using HGAC Buy Cooperative (Contract #BT01-21) and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. 

Citywide

 

 D.

RFQ2023-13 Approval to award RFQ 23-013 Fanny Williams Legacy Project to the team of David Wilson, Stephen Hayes, and Michael Gonzales for their proposed design, Testimony of Redemption for $125,000, and to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents.

Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley

 

 E.

AGR2023-015 Approval of the Framework Agreement with Cobb County to fulfill role as Project Administrator with GA DOT for South Cobb Improvement Project and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.

Ward 5 Councilmember  – Susan Wilkinson

Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley

 

 F.

ATH2023-11 Approval of an amendment to the Water and Sewer CIP project # 52301 Infrastructure Improvements to increase the budget in the amount of $254,852.24, an amendment to Water and Sewer CIP project # 52313 Lead and Copper Inventory to increase the budget in the amount of $254,852.23, and an amendment to the Water and Sewer CIP project # 52013 Windy Hill Modifications to decrease the budget in the amount of $509,704.47 and close out the project.

Citywide

 

 G.

ATH2023-15 This is a request from water distribution for the approval for emergency sewer main line repair of 18’’ sewer main line Located rear of 1097 Queens Gate Drive from current pipe lining contractor (UAM) Utility Asset Management Group in the amount of $104,077.00 to be paid from 2023 Water CIP and authorize mayor to execute all related documents.

Ward 4 Councilmember – Corkey Welch

 

 H.

ATH2023-17 Approval of an amendment to the FY 2023 Adopted Budget for items not included in the initial budget adoption.

Citywide

 

10.

 Consent Agenda

 

 A.

MIN2023-053 Approval of the May 11, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

 

 B.

MIN2023-054 Approval of the May 15, 2023, Pre-Council Meeting Minutes

 

 C.

MIN2023-055 Approval of the May 15, 2023, Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes

 

 D.

ATH2023-12 Authorization for the purchase of a replacement Fleet Service Truck from Fayetteville Ford (275 Glynn Street N, Fayetteville, GA 30214) in the amount of $74,166.89 to be funded out of Fiscal Year 2023 CIP Vehicle Replacement.

Citywide

 

 E.

ATH2023-14 Authorize the City of Smyrna to execute and submit the 2023 LMIG, Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant application from the Georgia Department of Transportation with the 2024 LMIG Project Report and authorize the Mayor Pro Tem to sign and execute all related documents.

Citywide

 

 F.

ATH2023-16 Approval of Amendment No.1 to the Cobb County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement No: CD23-C23SA/S8 to increase the award by $74,719.69 for a total amended PY2023 allocation of $269,237.76 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.

Citywide

 

11.

 Ward and Staff Reports

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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