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Committee of the Whole Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL, HR TRAINING ROOM
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5. Other Business / Staff Comment Councilmember Lindley: Mike Terry reached out about Taylor-Brawner. He also mentioned that he would like to find a way to remember Dr. David Martin who played an integral role in keeping parks clean. He recommended naming a city park after him, specifically Concord Road Linear Park Councilmember Welch: He stated he is still waiting on the trash can recommendation/solution. Paul Osbun, Deputy Public Works Director, stated they are still working on putting together a plan. Councilmember Hines: Next weekend is the Hispanic Heritage Celebration. 6. Executive Session (As Needed)
Committee of the Whole Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL, HR TRAINING ROOM
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7. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the Aeptember 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:43 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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1. Roll Call Present: 6 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey
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N. Oglesby Jr. Absent: 2 – Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Travis Lindley Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran Staff: 3 – Jennifer Bennett, Jill Head, Mike L. Jones
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2. Call to Order Mayor Derek Norton called to order the September 8, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 7:00 PM.
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A. Pastor Pedro Silva, Covenant Church (3375 Atlanta Road) Mayor Derek Norton announced that Pastor Pedro Silva is the new pastor, and Pastor David Moore, who has been an asset in the city and a great community partner, is retiring.
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5. Mayoral Report Mayor Derek Norton wished his daughter, Sam, a happy 10th birthday. He also mentioned the following: • Great Taste of Smyrna event this past weekend. Very well-attended. • Hispanic Heritage Celebration will be on September 28. City Council Meeting Action Summary - 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 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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 September 08, 2025 / 7:00 PM • September 18 – Faith Leaders Roundtable. • State of the City will be held on September 30 which will include updates on several projects throughout the city. • The annual Birthday Celebration will be held on October 4 with Kool & the Gang and Fitz and the Tantrums. The Culture & Spirit Festival will be all day.
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