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 2 of 15 Councilmember Wagner all got to know each other before the Covid shutdown; It was wonderful to get to know him. Mr. Lindley hopes that Dr. Wheaton will continue to be part of the fabric of this community. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould thanked Dr. Wheaton for his service. He stated it was a pleasure to get to know him and serve with him. Councilmember Latonia P. Hines thanked Dr. Wheaton. She stated that he has fought for diversity and shown the importance of representation. And she thanked him for always being available and answering calls. Councilmember Charles Welch stated that he enjoyed working with Dr. Wheaton. Scott Cochran, City Attorney, stated that it was great to have someone who is such a linear thinker who always supported staff. He stated he really enjoyed working with Dr. Wheaton. Joe Bennett, City Administrator, stated there is much respect for Dr. Wheaton, and he thanked him for his service to the city. Mayor Norton presented Dr. Wheaton with a glass-blown jonquil. Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ATH2023-014, the appointment and swearing in of Ward 7 Councilmember Kathy Young to fulfill the term of resigned Ward 7 Councilmember Lewis Wheaton (Effective May 10, 2023) through the date of December 31, 2023; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 6 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None Judge Phyllis Gingrey Collins swore in Ms. Kathy Young as Ward 7 Councilmember. The following oath was read: I, Katherine Young, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly conduct myself as Council Member of the City of Smyrna for the ensuing term, that I will faithfully enforce the charter and ordinances of the City of Smyrna to the best of my ability, without fear or favor, that I am not the holder of any unaccounted public money due the State or any political subdivision or authority thereof, and in all my actions as Council Member act as I believe for the best interests of the City of Smyrna. So help me God. B. APP2023-001 Approval to confirm Mr. Dat Luu as the Information Systems Director for the City of Smyrna effective immediately. Citywide Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background: Following the announcement of a December 31, 2023, retirement for IT Director Chris Addicks after 23 years of service, Mr. Addicks and administrative staff are