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A. PRE2025-036 Review of the October 20, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda Mayor Norton introduced August Baklini, the “Mayor of the Day.” August was the winner of the “Mayor for the Day Experience” offered at the St. Benedict’s Episcopal School annual fundraising gala. August is in the 8th grade at St. Benedict’s and is a talented percussionist and tennis player. In addition to participating in the city council meeting, August and his parents also enjoyed: • Tour of the Mayor’s office & City Hall, followed by lunch with the Mayor in the Smyrna Market Village • Tours of the Smyrna Police Dept and Smyrna Fire Dept Mayor Norton reviewed the October 20, 2025 Mayor and Council Agenda. Pre-Council Meeting – 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)
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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 October 20, 2025 / 6:30 PM October 20, 2025 6:30 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Admin Conference Room Z25-007: This Community Development item is being tabled because the applicant needs to speak to the business association in that area. They are approximately 85% complete with those conversations. Z25-012: Councilmember Wilkinson stated that a resident was asking if the developers were going to add a landscape buffer. This will be asked on the applicant during the meeting. ATH2025-0169: City Attorney Scott Cochran explained that the contract cannot be signed yet because Georgia Power is amending an exhibit to show infrastructure, and all of the infrastructure has to be in the right-of-way.
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4. Other Business / Staff Comment Councilmember Oglesby mentioned the Jazz Under the Gazebo event on November 2. There is an option now to purchase a ticket for a public safety officer. Councilmember Pickens said the Spooky Fest was very well attended and a great time for the kids. Councilmember Hines stated the No Kings Rally seemed a success. The Rose Garden had its Fall Festival which was more for the children. December 9, CMA will have a meeting and host a holiday party. Councilmember Wilkinson said she attended a meeting with Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield and the Chateau Walk HOA. Concerns were discussed. 5. Executive Session (As Needed)
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6. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the October 20, 2025 Pre-Council Meeting at 6:50 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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A. COW2025-107 Pay and Compensation Policy (EMP 6-COMBINED) – Carol Sicard Carol Sicard, Human Resources Director, reviewed the updates for the the pay and compensation policy. There were no questions.
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B. COW2025-103 Review of the 2026 Proposed Holiday Schedule – Carol Sicard Carol Sicard, Human Resources Director, reviewed the holiday schedule for 2026. No questions were asked.
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Committee of the Whole Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL, HR TRAINING ROOM
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C. COW2025-105 Review of the 2026 Proposed Mayor and Council meeting Dates – Heather Corn Heather Peacon-Corn, City Clerk, reviewed the 2026 meeting calendar. There was brief discussion about the millage rate public hearing dates. Those will be changed to reflect the correct month of July, not June.
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