June 3, 2024 council adoption minutes
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June 03, 2024 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 7 of 7 Councilmember Latonia P. Hines stated her pride for this City and all of the wonderful events. The Rose Garden Spring Festival will be this Saturday from 12-5 at Rose Garden Park. She also announced she will be hosting a Ward 2 meeting on June 26 in Council Chambers. Ms. Hines thanked the Cobb County Board of Commissioners for recognizing the 147th anniversary of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Councilmember Travis Lindley mentioned that the first of the summer concert series kicks off this weekend. He also announced the Smyrna is Fabulous Pride Festival on June 22. He also encouraged people to visit the museum to see the new exhibit. Councilmember Charles Welch encouraged all to come out to the concerts this weekend. Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. mentioned that they had the first meeting of the public art committee. They will be working with Design Local. He also stated that he has been working on the Ward 7 zip code issue. He contacted Senator Ossoff’s office, and they have now assigned a U.S. Postal Service Investigator. He also announced that in commemoration of Juneteenth, the City will host a festive event for 2025. The details are to be announced. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould thanked the Zhiss family for their contribution to the Forest Hills Preservation efforts. 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 Pat Burns (10 Concord Road) of Friends of the Concord Road Covered Bridge Historic District, spoke about the Toni Morrison Society benches that have been installed at “revered and significant” locations. The Friends of the Concord Road Covered Bridge Historic Bridge were awarded a Toni Morrison Bench in honor of Matlida Ruff, a former slave, and her family to be placed at the entrance of the Silver Comet Trail on Concord Rd. The area will be known as Matilda’s Garden. The dedication of the bench will be held on June 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM. 13. Adjournment Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould adjourned the June 3, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting at 7:36 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