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)

Kathy Young (Ward 7)

 

Smyrna Community Center

MAGNOLIA ROOM

1250 Powder Springs Street SE

Smyrna, Ga. 30080

 

City Attorney Scott Cochran

City Administrator Joseph Bennett

City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn

 

December 04, 2023

7:00 PM

 

 

I.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS

 

1.

 Roll Call

 

2.

 Call to Order

 

3.

 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

 

 A.

 Pastor Shell Osbon, Life Church Assembly of God (4100 King Springs Rd)

 

4.

 Agenda Changes

 

5.

 Mayoral Report

 

6.

 Proclamations and Presentations

 

 A.

PRC2023-027 Proclamation in Recognition of the First Introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment

Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley

 

 B.

PRE2023 - 027 Smyrna Fire Department recognition of Smyrna Safe Businesses.

  1. -Allison Hooks CPA
  2. -Cobb Home Sales
  3. -Atkins Park Tavern Smyrna
  4. -The Partnership of Atlanta
  5. -Powers Electrical Solutions
  6. -The Viking Alchemist
  7. -Tanner Goldsmith State Farm
  8. -Big Bear Sports

 

 

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 Councilmember – Kathy Young

 

8.

 Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing

 

9.

 Formal Business

 

 A.

AGR2023-042 Approval to award to K.M. Davis Contracting Co. Inc, 3259 Austell Road, Marietta, Ga 30008, in the amount of $486,525.00 to be funded from Water CIP for the replacement of the water main from 3791 South Cobb Drive to 4015 South Cobb drive.

Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould

 

 B.

2023-223 Authorization for the replacement of The Wolfe Recreation Center PoolPak by Stephens & McRae Mechanical, LLC. (125 Fishers Mill Dr., McDonough, GA. 30252) in the amount of $637,125.00 to be paid from the General Fund and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.  This item will be tabled indefinitely at staff request. 

Citywide

 

 C.

BCA2023-014 Appointment of Richard Garland, Parks and Recreation Director / Interim Asst. City Administrator, to serve as the Chair of the License and Variance Board as well as appointment of alternate Board member Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director, to serve as a regular License and Variance Board member alongside Mr. Richard Garland and Mr. Bo Jones effective December 5, 2023.

Citywide

 

 D.

RES2023-012 Approval of RES2023-012 for the adoption of the City of Smyrna Emergency Plan (EOP), approve the plan as attached and authorize the Mayor to sig and execute all related documents. 

Citywide

 

 E.

AGR2023-044 Proposed intent to develop a Disaster Recovery Support Program for citizens who have property damage related to an emergency.

Citywide

 

 F.

AGR2023-043 Approval to extend the Public Art Agreement for the Fanny Williams Legacy Project with Mr. David Wilson through April 2024 as requested by the artist and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents.

Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley

 

 G.

ATH2023-55 Authorization to place the City’s Worker’s Compensation Insurance program with National Liability and Fire Insurance Company with a $508,996.00 premium and $2,500 deductible with Oakbridge Insurance/John Knop as the broker, implement Oakbridge Proactive Services and a 2-3 year plan to reduce claims and lower first dollar/low deductible premiums for next few renewals and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.

Citywide

 

 H.

POL2023-002 Approval to update Personnel Policies and Procedures - LVE 1.04 Annual Leave Sell-Back policy

Citywide

 

10.

 Consent Agenda

 

 A.

MIN2023-119 Approval of the November 15, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

Citywide

 

 B.

MIN2023-120 Approval of the November 20, 2023 Pre-Council Minutes

Citywide

 

 C.

MIN2023-121 Approval of the November 20, 2023 Mayor and Council Minutes

Citywide

 

 D.

ATH2023-56 Authorization to change the April 18, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting to Wednesday, April 17, 2024 to accommodate the Mayor's Education Awards scheduled for Thursday April 18, 2024.

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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