Meeting
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
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)
   
A Max Bacon City Hall
Council Chambers
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Joseph Bennett
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
July 15, 2024
6:45 PM
I.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1.
 Roll Call
2.
 Call to Order
3.
 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
 A.
 Associate Pastor, Justin Kier, Int’l Gospel Outreach Church (1101 Windy Hill Rd)
4.
 Agenda Changes
5.
 Mayoral Report
6.
 Proclamations and Presentations
 A.
PRC2024-022 Proclamation in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month, July 2024
Citywide
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
8.
 Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing
9.
 Formal Business
 A.
2024-159 Public Hearing for the 2024 Millage Rate; there will be no vote on this item.
Citywide
 B.
ATH2024-093 Authorization to modify the GA Power scope of work in the approved GA Power Master Services Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Citywide
 C.
RFP24-034 Approval of RFP24-032 and authorization to approve beautification, of downtown exterior roof lighting for City Hall, Library, and Community Center to Blingle of Marietta - Exhibit C to be funded by 2022 SPLOST Sidewalks/ Trails/ Greenways/ Beautification project in amount not to exceed $92,675.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward 3 Councilmember Travis Lindley
 D.
RFQ24-035 Approval of RFQ 24-035 Riverlands Trail Streambank Stabilization in the amount of $394,984.55 to be constructed by SCA Construction (4408 Westfield Dr SW, Mableton, GA 30126) and funded from the Stormwater Fund.
Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
 E.
AGR2024-029 Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between The City of Smyrna, Georgia and The City of Austell, Georgia for hosting Austell's MFR and RMS system on Smyrna's IT Infrastructure for an annual payment of $1,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
 F.
2024-049 Appointment of Eric Randall, Public Works Director, to serve as an alternate member of the License and Variance Board alongside Chairperson, Richard Garland, Parks and Recreation Director, Boardmember Bo JonesWater, Sewer and Utility Director, Boardmember Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director, Alternate Boardmember Eric Morhmann, Deputy Fire Chief, Alternate Boardmember Mary Moore, Library Services Director  and to remove Fire Chief Brian Marcos as an alternate member of the board effective July 16, 2024.
Citywide
 G.
2024-162 Authorization for the 2024 Exterior Holiday Lighting and Decorations to Universal Concepts (1461 Ventura Drive, Cumming, Ga 30040) in the amount of $200,000 for the first year (2024) with a 4 year lease agreement at $200,000 per year and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Citywide
 H.
CHOR2024-008 Request from Baldwin Paving (1014 Kenmill Drive N.W., Marietta, GA 30060) for a change order for an additional 10 days to be added to their contract for a delay in implementing the traffic shift on Windy Hill Road in May 2024 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward 5 Councilmember Susan Wilkinson
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
10.
 Consent Agenda
 A.
MIN2024-094 Approval of the June 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes. 
 B.
MIN2024-096 Approval of the June 17, 2024 Pre-Council Meeting Minutes.
 C.
MIN2024-098 Approval of the June 17, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes. 
 D.
AGR2024-031 Approval of Letter of Agreement with Mitch Leff & Associates for ongoing public relations support, managed by the Community Relations Department.
Citywide
 E.
AGR2024-033 Approval of Amendment No.1 to the Cobb County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement No: CD24-C24SA/S8 to increase the award by $91,927.30 for a total amended PY2024 allocation of $272,985.15 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Citywide
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 
11.
 Public Comment
12.
 Ward and Staff Reports
13.
 Appeal Hearing - Atlantic Billboard / Webb, Klase & Lemond, LLC.
 A.
SIGN24-70 4480 North Cooper Lake Road  – 117040400040
 B.
SIGN24-71 1669 Spring Road – 17063100410
 C.
SIGN24-74 0 Atlanta Road – 17044400280
 D.
SIGN24-75 2620 Cobb Parkway – 17084800050
 E.
SIGN24-76 2264 Atlanta Road – 17049100210
 F.
SIGN24-77 5240 South Cobb Drive – 17075400200
 G.
SIGN24-78 0 Atlanta Road – 17055900310
 H.
SIGN24-79 2410 South Cobb Drive – 17034600250
 I.
SIGN24-93 0 Highlands Parkway – 17054400070
 J.
SIGN24-120 0 Highlands Parkway – Right of Way – No Parcel ID
14.
Adjournment

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