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Meeting minutes · summary
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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P. Hines, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran Absent: 1 – Councilmember Travis Lindley Staff: 8 – Tyler Addison, Carson Haynie, Landon O’Neal, Paul Osburn, Heather Peacon-Corn, Kristin Robinson, Carol Sicard, Patrick Tedeschi
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8. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the May 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:27 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: The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
Mayor and Council Meeting (Millage Rate Public Hearing #3)
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The recommendations uh from the traffic study was just to make sure that we have one entering lane and one exiting lane, the stop controlled um driveway approach on Argu Road and provide and confirm adequate sight distance. Again, this is an updated rendering that shows from the Camp Highland side. it will appear more as a three-story building. And from the rear view, you can see where we have retaining walls and the building is um cut more into the grading. And this is an aerial view where you can appreciate the buffers. Um thank you for everyone's time and we're available to answer any questions. Any questions of the applicant? Yes. Hey, Mr. Oglesby. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh, thank you for coming today and presenting. Uh, there were some uh additional uh uh promises during the last zoning meeting that was brought to my attention. So, I just want to be sure that we we don't gloss over those. Want to be sure those were taken care of. Sure. Uh and documented. Uh because I don't know the details, uh I won't go too deep into it, but you mentioned changes to the garage or there was a request for that. Can you speak on that a little more clearly so we understand exactly what that change was and why? I'm not the engineer, but that involved um the grading where the garage is basically lowered down using grading so that the the building is not sitting on top of the property on top of the the existing soil and that rendition did show that. Correct. That's what we are trying to show. Yes. Right. Okay. On the elevation and that's why retaining walls would be used. So speaking of retaining walls, uh can you go a little more in depth on the retaining walls and how those retaining walls will be uh or if they will be naturally?
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Meeting minutes · summary
Committee of the Whole
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1. Roll Call Present: 8 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran Staff: 10 – Mark Binicewicz, Dustin Davey, Carson Haynie, Mike Jones, Russell Martin, Paul Osburn, Heather Peacon-Corn, Kristin Robinson, Enoch Serna, Joey Staubes Call to Order Mayor Derek Norton called to order the February 12, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting held at
Committee of the Whole Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL, HR TRAINING ROOM
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7. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the July 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:04 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: The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
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Councilmember Oglesby asked if the Chick-Fil-A would be as visible from the road to the neighborhoods. Mr. Martin stated that the topography has changed. There will be a signalized crossing on Oakdale Road. There is a sidewalk all the way around with connections. Councilmember Oglesby said the biggest concern for those he represents are the lights Councilmember Welch asked if fast food drive-thrus are allowed in a mixed-use development. Mr. Martin stated that permitted uses are outlined, and drive-thrus are prohibited. That is why the applicant is requesting this variance before Mayor and Council. Mayor Prto Tem Gould asked about the exteriors of the townhomes. Mr. Martin stated that no hardi-plank siding is to be visible from the roadway. Discussion took place about traffic flow, entrances and exits, deceleration lane, etc. Mr. Martin stated that it still needs to go through Smyrna engineering, GDOT for the state, and through Cobb County because of where it lays in conjunction with a state route, County road, and Smyrna road. RFP26-013: Russell Martin, Community Development Director, stated that the City requested proposals for a consultant to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Eight (8) proposals were received on Friday, December 19, 2025, and evaluated by staff from Economic Development and Community Development. The team selected three (3) firms for presentation/interviews and the final evaluation on January 16, 2026. The recommended firm is MKSK. Councilmember Welch noted that he discovered the company he works for submitted for this RFP, and once he realized that, he told them they cannot do so as he is a sitting council member. CON2026-002: Deputy Fire Chief Davey stated Vehicle #3078, a 2006 Ford E-350 Cargo Van, is utilized daily by Support Services staff to sustain essential Fire Department operations. This vehicle is critical for transporting equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to support station operations, logistics, maintenance, and administrative functions across the department.
Committee of the Whole Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL, HR TRAINING ROOM
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Councilmember Hines stated that as a prosecutor for 20 years, stated that Flock has the kind of technology that helps with convictions for crimes, especially for those crimes committed when someone flees. She asked how open records are handled. Mr. Jeffcoat stated that each agency has policies and procedures and built out models in the software that allows for those searches and provide the trails for auditing purposes. Councilmember Welch asked if additional personnel is needed if they move forward with this, and he asked what the range of the drones is. Chief Zgonc stated it does not create more work for personnel. It makes things more efficient for current personnel. Mr. Jeffcoat stated drone range is typically 3.5 miles radius.
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Meeting minutes · summary
Pre-Council Meeting
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A. Max Bacon City Hall ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOM 2800 King Street Smyrna, Ga. 30080 City Attorney Scott Cochran City Administrator Mike L. Jones Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn August 03, 2026 / 6:30 PM 6:30 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers ATH2026-102: Paul Osburn, Interim Public Works Director, stated that this change order is for ADA compliance, parking lot redo, curb and gutter redo, and a low-voltage security system. Mike L. Jones, City Administrator, updated the Mayor and Council on the following: • S. Cobb Drive – from I-285 to Austell Road – the City will annex the rights-of way • GDOT will handle Cobb County • 84 miles will be added to the city’s annual LMIG • The rights-of-way from I-285 to Austell Road will be released from Cobb County inventory • The rights-of-way will belong to the City of Smyrna for better local control Scott Cochran, City Attorney, stated that the easiest way to do this would be to do it through the legislature. Discussion took place to speak to the city’s lobbyist about this. Councilmember Oglesby stated that the Public Art Committee met, and they are moving forward with a bid for the ARTery. He also mentioned the Argo Elementary Bridge potential project. Mayor Nrton mentioned that years ago there was going to be a “Welcome to Braves Country” on one side and “Welcome to Smyrna” on the other side in conjunction with the Braves Foundation. Councilmember Hines said she has a call scheduled on Wednesday with Smyrna’s soon- to-be sister city Lugano, Switzerland representatives. Mike L. Jones added the following: • The Community Center Pond condition • Foresite will produce a concept plan • Dredging will need to occur • Need to stop trash from washing into the pond 4. Executive Session (As Needed)
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8. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the January 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:20 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: The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
Committee of the Whole Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL, HR TRAINING ROOM
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5. Other Business / Staff Comment Chief Keith Zgonc updated the Mayor and Council on the police department’s initiatives to have a presence in the downtown greenspace area and the Community Center on Fridays because of the influx of kids after school frequenting the area. The past four weeks there are anywhere from 75-100 kids. There were no real incidents to speak of, and generally by 7:00 PM, most kids are gone. They have had to patrol Atlanta Road between Great Clips and LGE because some of the middle school kids are disturbing the businesses. Discussion took place about adding part-time employees to patrol the Community Center, bathrooms, and the general area surrounding the Community Center. Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following updates: • HB 513 – Kash Patel was successful at adding language to the legislation so the current agreement with the county is protected against passed legislation. • Mableton could cause a renegotiation according to Andy Welch, attorney. • Grading is underway for the downtown restrooms – many of the city’s utility lines service many different items in the greenspace. • Budget meetings were wrapped up today. • Downtown bollards – hydraulic bollards are cost prohibitive at $750K each. A manual solution would be K12 crash engineered bollards that staff can operate at 800 pounds a piece. The price for ten 50-mph crash engineered bollards is $214,284.00. • The Covenant Christian School by Brawner Hall is closing, and they are doing an expansion of the church. • Food Truck Tuesday will be moved to downtown beginning in June because parking will be lost due to the church expansion. Mayor Norton stated that Aaron Bisges of Stillfire has found more construction materials. They will begin grading soon. Mayor Norton said there is a lot of conversations about closing West Spring Street because the foot traffic is so abundant.
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