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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 06, 2025 / 6:30 PM October 06, 2025 6:30 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers John Knop, Oakbridge Insurance, reviewed the updated numbers for the 2026 health, vision, dental, and life insurance claims and premiums. He explained that there will be a slight increase of 6% in premiums for employees after no increases for the past four years. Basic Life has been the most affected, and they recommend a renewal option that reduces the increase on the Basic Life to 4%. The optional plan would add a 35% reduction at age 65 and a 50% reduction at age 70 to the retiree class (this would include current and future retirees). Councilmember Hines thanked all departments for this past weekend’s event. She also recognized Public Safety and Community Development. Councilmember Pickens mentioned at their joint ward meeting that a resident would like to request a road dedication for her daughter who passed away from cancer. The city has already had a tree dedication last year. 5. Executive Session (As Needed)

6. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the October 6, 2025 Pre-Council Meeting at 6:52 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

1. Roll Call Present: 6 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. Also Present: 1 – Tom Cauthorn Present: 2 – Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Travis Lindley Staff: 9 – Olivia Anderson, Jennifer Bennett, Jill Head, Mike Jones, Russell Martin, Paul Osburn, Kristin Robinson, Carol Sicard, Joey Staubes Call to Order Mayor Derek Norton called to order the October 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting held at

A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR Training Room at 6:00 PM.

2. Staff M&C Agenda Items to Review

3. Formal Business and Presentations

A. COW2025-101 Health Insurance Overview – John Knop / Carol Sicard John Knop, Oakridge Insurance, presented the Mayor and Council with a snapshot of claims, trends, and predictions for the health, vision, dental, and life insurances for the past year and the upcoming year. The final numbers have not come in and are expected on Monday before the Mayor and Council meeting. They anticipate a nominal increase to employee premiums of approximately 6%, noting that there have been no increases for employees for the past four years.

4. Review of Current M&C Agenda

A. COW2025-099 Review of the October 6, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting Agenda Z25-010: Joey Staubes, Planner II, provided a brief background as follows: LGE Community Credit Union is requesting a zoning amendment of Z22-014 for 2934 & 0 Atlanta Road to amend the site plan, elevations, and zoning conditions for the development of a 3,605 sq. ft., credit union with 25 surface level parking spaces. Being within the Urban Design District approval is required by the Urban Design Commission. On September 19, 2025, the Urban Design Commission voted to approve the application. Community Development recommends approval of the zoning amendment to amend the site plan, elevations, and zoning conditions on 0.65 acres for a one-story, 3,605 sq. ft. credit union, including the variance supported by staff. Z25-009: Joey Staubes, Planner II, provided a brief background as follows: The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property at 2351 Benson Poole Road from OD (Office-Distribution) to GC (General Commercial) to allow additional uses for potential tenants in the existing building. The property is occupied with an 1,800 sq. ft. building previously used for an office. The applicant has no plans to redevelop the property and will utilize the existing building and parking facility as-is. ATH2025-152: Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator / CFO, provided the following background: Citywide signage updates was a line item in the FY 2025 Adopted Budget and was anticipated to be awarded in FY 2025. This project was not awarded until August 2025, and the FY 2026 Adopted General Fund Budget did not include funding in the Economic Development budget. We need to increase the departmental budget to cover the expense that was approved. It will be a one-signed amendment which means it will be covered by General Fund Balance. The City also received the LMIG Safety Grant from the State in the amount of $424.400.00 that was not included in the Adopted Project Length budget in the 2022 SPLOST fund. These grant proceeds are used for traffic calming. We need to increase that project budget and also the revenue budget to account for this grant receipt.

5. Other Business / Staff Comment Jennifer Bennett, Community Relations Director, discussed briefly the schedule, parking passes, and credentials for the Birthday and Spirit and Culture Celebration taking place on October 4, 2025. Carol Sicard, Human Resources Director, stated that George Davis, who has served for 20 years on the Civil Service Board, has stepped down. She asked Mayor and Council to consider anyone who has in the past expressed interest in serving on a city board and encourage them to serve on this board. Mike Jones, City Administrator, updated the Mayor and Council on the following: • The Windy Hill negotiations are ongoing. Baldwin has offered to settle. Baldwin is actively working. • Water, Sewer, and Utility Director Bo Jones resigned. The posting of his job will be submitted tomorrow. Paul Osburn, Eric Randall, and Mark Wolff in conjunction with Mr. Jones will assist with the transition. • Village Green bathroom will be functional during the Birthday Celebration. Plating will be placed over where the fountains are. Fencing will come down for the event and go back up on Monday. Councilmember Oglesby – Trust for Public Land officially started on the park by the river. Public art will be added. Councilmember Pickens – Rebuilding Together Atlanta helped a 94-year-old resident who is in rehab now and hoping to get back home. There was discussion about a Council project. Councilmember Hines – Live Safe Resources will be receiving the Domestic Violence Awareness proclamation, and they are holding a vigil on October 7 in the Marietta Square for those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. On October 9, the Support Smyrna Gala at the Reed House will take place. Powder Springs is having their open house Friday and Saturday at designated times. Councilmember Welch – Smyrna Historical Society will have an open house on Saturday, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Reed House and Taylor Brawner house. Paul Osburn, Deputy Director of Public Works, stated that they are finalizing the draft documents about the trash cans. He asked about the conversion from underground cans to roll carts. Mayor Norton said that the in-ground storage cannot have exterior cans because there is no place to store them. 6. Executive Session (As Needed)

7. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the October 6, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:56 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