June 5, 2023 council adoption minutes
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June 05, 2023 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting Smyrna Community Center Magnolia Room Page 15 of 15 • Councilmember Glenn Pickens reminded all about the Joint Wards 1, 2, & 3 Town Hall meeting next Monday night, June 12, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Magnolia Room. • Councilmember Travis Lindley welcomed Ms. Kathy Young to the Council. • Councilmember Latonia P. Hines mentioned that the Rose Garden Spring Festival was great, and she is excited about the 80’s-themed June 10, 2023 concert. • Councilmember Susan Wilkinson reminded all about the library and museum hosting Juneteenth crafts on June 17. Ms. Wilkinson also requested that a list of projects that are funded by CDBG be given to Council. Penny Moceri mentioned that part of the CDBG funding goes toward Rebuilding Together Atlanta who will be at the next Committee of the Whole to present. • Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould stated that the Forest Hills Preservation Group had a concert this past Saturday, and there was a block party on Lee Street. He commended these events for encouraging reconnections with neighbors. Mr. Gould also welcomed Ms. Kathy Young to the Council, and he mentioned he is grateful to the group organizing the Pride event. • Councilmember Kathy Young stated she will be reaching out to Ward 7 residents to communicate the transition from Dr. Wheaton to Councilmember Young. She stated she is looking forward to serving on the Council. • Mayor Derek Norton welcomed Councilmember Young and remembered that they met each other in 2014 during the Smyrna Vision Initiative. Mayor Norton is happy to have her in this role, and Ward 7 residents are lucky to have her as their representative. Mayor Norton reminded all that not only is there a concert on June 10, 2023, but there is also a ribbon cutting for the green space. III. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. No subject may be acted upon by the City Council unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish to be heard, please sign up with the City Clerk, come to the podium when called by the Mayor, state your name and address for the record and make your remarks. The time allotted for each speaker is as follows: Public Comment - Three (3) Minutes 12. Public Comment Kathy Omaits – 207 Countryside – Concerned about Lewis Wheaton’s resignation. She expressed that she did not think Mayor Norton’s comments in a couple different articles about Councilmember Welch being out of touch were fair. She stated that what should have been comments behind closed doors were made in public. Ms. Omaits stated that Councilmember Welch was doing was he was elected to do by questioning the timeline of Dr. Wheaton’s resignation because Council has an obligation to question things. She further stated that discourse and disagreement should be welcome. 13. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the June 5, 2023, Mayor and Council meeting at 8:48 PM. Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for 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