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February 16, 2026 
7:00 PM 
 
City of Smyrna 
Mayor and Council Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Council Chambers 
 
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Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve item CON2026-002; 
seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley. 
 
The motion to approve carried with the following vote: 
 
Aye: 7 –  Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember 
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor 
Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby  
Nay: 0 –  None 
Recuse: 0 –  None 
 
 C. ATH2026-014 Authorization for the approval of RFP26-008 to S. H. Creel Contracting 
(756 White Blossom Court, Powder Springs, GA 30127) in the amount of 
$1,016,013.00 for the Rose Garden Improvements – CDBG Project for Rose Garden 
Park located at 1839 Turpin Road, Smyrna, Ga. to be funded by a combination of 
CDBG Grant Funds, General Fund CIP and 2022 SPLOST and authorize the Mayor to 
sign and execute all related documents and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute 
all related documents. 
Ward 2 Councilmember - Latonia P. Hines 
 
Mike Jones, City Administrator, provided the following background: 
  
The City of Smyrna requested proposals for improvements at Rose Garden Park 
(1839 Turpin Road, Smyrna, GA 30080) to include the demolition of both existing 
pavilions, playground, volleyball court and associated infrastructure. Once demo is 
complete the project includes a new pavilion, playground, plazas and hardscape, ADA 
parking, and stormwater quality measures.  Alternate options would include a second 
pavilion, site furnishings, a water fountain and replacement of steps.  A total of seven 
(7) bids were received and reviewed for qualifications and proper 
documentation.  After review, Parks & Recreation and Purchasing concluded that S.H. 
Creel Contracting Co., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, should be 
awarded the project, RFP 26-008 Rose Garden Park Improvements, in the amount of 
$1,016,130.00. The project will be managed by Foresite Group and will be funded with 
a combination of CDBG, capital improvements funds, and SPLOST.  
 
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines made a motion to approve item ATH2026-014; 
seconded by Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. 
 
The motion to approve carried with the following vote: 
 
Aye: 7 –  Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember 
Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor 
Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby 
Nay: 0 –  None 
Recuse: 0 –  None 
 
 D. ATH2026-015 Authorization to approve Georgia Power's requests to acquire two (2) 
easements along Belmont Circle and along Windy Hill Road for new power services 
installed for 945 & 969 Windy Hill Road for the new bridge lighting and authorize the 
Mayor to sign and execute all documents. 
Ward 5 Councilmember - Susan Wilkinson