Committee of the Whole Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL, HR TRAINING ROOM — Minutes
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April 17, 2025 6:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Human Resources Training Room Page 5 of 10 Ward 6 3579 Creatwood Trail SE 30080 3499 Creatwood Trail 30080 3459 Shawnee Trail 30080 Andrew (88) & Annette (80) Smyrna Homeownership: 35 Years Income-Social Security –Extremely Low (less than $24,550) Family: Raised 7 children in the home (5 boys 2 girls) live all over US Health: Andrew is legally blind. He has diabetes. Weekly doctor’s appointments. Walks with a walker. Annette recent survivor of breast cancer and knee surgery. Both require aides for mobility. Annette is caregiver. Food, medication and utilities take all their income and savings in a month Found Help: A neighbor Before: Leaky roof (using kilz to block the stains) Main entrance had steps and no handrails Poor lighting in house No fire/CO2 detection equipment Hallway was described as scary Leaky plumbing in bathroom Lack of self-care due to fear of falling in shower Repairs: • Roof Replacement –(Contractor) • Ramp at front door-(Contractor with volunteers) • Handrail at front door-(volunteers) • Grab Bars in Master Shower (Volunteer) • Repair Plumbing Leak in Bathroom (Contractor) • ADA Faucet in Bathroom (Contractor) • Smart Lighting in Hallway (volunteers) • LED bulbs in home (volunteers) • Handrail in hallway (volunteers) • Smoke, CO2 and fire extinguisher (volunteers) • Bath safety chair (volunteers) • Exterior painting of ramp and handrail (volunteers) • Yard cleanup/landscape (volunteers) Impact Improved Physical Health • Annette reports feeling better able to take a bath / shower • Andrew reports more exercise • Dry interior of home • Fire safety Improved Mental Health • Annette reports less worry about Andrew falling • Annette reports less stress getting to and from vehicle • Feels better about home “To all the of the wonderful, kindhearted people- We are so grateful for having all you good people come into our lives and for what you all have done in our home to make it safe and dry. So many badly needed things that will help us stay in our home. From the bottom of our hearts, God Bless you all forever one by one- THANK YOU” Annette and Andrew Florence What can you do?