Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers — Minutes
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June 01, 2026 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 6 of 8 Aye: 6 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Absent: 1 – Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould E. ATH2026-071 Authorization for the approval of OneDigital Investment Advisors as the City’s 3(38) Investment Manager for the City 's 401a and 457b retirement plans and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Citywide Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator / CFO, provided the following background: OneDigital has been our Empower 401a and 457b retirement plan advisors since 2021 under an Investment Advisory Agreement. This will provide better investments for employees and better administrations for staff. Councilmember Glenn Pickens made a motion to approve item ATH2026-071; seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 6 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Absent: 1 – Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould F. AGR2026-022 Authorization to enter into an agreement with INCISIVE (2275 Marietta Blvd NW, #346, Atlanta, GA 30318) for a 1 Year Strategic Communication Agreement in the amount of $102,000 to be paid from General Fund and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Citywide Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator / CFO, provided the following background: The City of Smyrna is seeking to enhance and strengthen its communications, marketing, branding, and public engagement efforts through the engagement of INCISIVE, a strategic communications, marketing, brand, and public affairs agency. INCISIVE will provide comprehensive communications support services to assist the City in delivering timely, accurate, and engaging information to residents, businesses, stakeholders, and the media. The scope of services includes: • Strategic communications counsel • Content planning and development • Media relations support • Social media and newsletter support • Development and production of the City’s “Look Ahead” publication • Crisis communications and reputation management support The partnership is intended to improve the City’s overall communication strategy, strengthen community engagement, support transparency initiatives, and provide