2026-06-01 June 01, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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June 01, 2026 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 2 of 8 • 7:00 PM Saturday, first summer concert, Guardians of the Jukebox • Smyrna Little League - 9u sectionals in Peachtree City. 8u and 10u will be hosted in Smyrna. A. Smyrna Arts Council - Recognition of new art exhibit in City Hall and the Community Center Citywide Vanya Foote, Smyrna Arts Council, introduced the current photograph art display called Smyrna in Spring. She thanked Mayor and Council for their continued partnership and for providing public space for artists to share their art. II. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Public comment during this portion of the Agenda must be limited to matters on the Agenda 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 Hearing - Five (5) Minutes 6. Proclamations and Presentations A. PRC2026-018 Proclamation in Recognition of Adventure Outdoors and The Wallace Family – 50 Years of Service Councilmember Travis Lindley read and presented the following proclamation: A PROCLAMATION By the Mayor of the City of Smyrna In Recognition of Adventure Outdoors and the Wallace Family – 50 Years of Service Whereas, Adventure Outdoors was founded in 1976 by brothers Jay Wallace and David Wallace, whose entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and commitment to the City of Smyrna laid the foundation for what would become one of the Southeast's most recognized outdoor sporting goods businesses; and Whereas, the business first opened as "The Scavenger's Nest: Dealers in Unburied Treasure" in Belmont Hills Shopping Center, beginning with humble resources but guided by a vision of hard work, customer service, and dedication to the community; and Whereas, through perseverance, innovation, and decades of dedication, the business evolved into Smyrna Pawn Brokers and later became Adventure Outdoors, a landmark business that now welcomes customers from across Georgia and beyond while contributing significantly to the economic vitality and identity of the City of Smyrna; and Whereas, Jay Wallace and the Wallace family have generously supported numerous local organizations and causes including the American Legion, Support Smyrna, Truth in Nature, and the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, demonstrating an enduring commitment to veterans, youth, public safety personnel, and the overall well-being of the community; and Whereas, the Wallace family's dedication to entrepreneurship, community involvement, and family values has allowed Adventure Outdoors to thrive across generations, with Jay, his wife Cecilia, and their sons continuing the tradition of service, integrity, and local investment established five decades ago; and Whereas, the City of Smyrna recognizes and celebrates the Wallace family not only for building a successful business, but for their enduring contributions to the character, growth, and community spirit of Smyrna, inspiring future generations of local entrepreneurs and community leaders;