2024-12-09 December 09, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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December 09, 2024 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 17 of 17 fortunate to be in a low-crime area, but he asked that the Smyrna Police Department come through the neighborhoods every now and again. He mentioned that though the dog parks are great, 90% of people who use the dog parks are not residents of the city. Mayor Norton stated he would be happy to come out to the neighborhood to talk to them about what is going on in the city. 12. Ward and Staff Reports Councilmember Travis Lindley thanked City Clerk Heather Peacon-Corn and Mayor Norton for making this connection possible this evening so he could participate from just offshore of Antarctica. He hopes everybody has a wonderful holiday season. (signed off at 7:49 PM.) Councilmember Glenn Pickens wished everyone a good holiday season. Councilmember Latonia P. Hines also wished all a wonderful holiday season. She mentioned the Home for the Holidays event that was so great, and thanked staff for all they did. She also announced that on February 28, 2025, the Black History Month program will take place, and the Women’s History Program will take place on March 23, 2025. Councilmember Charles Welch wished all a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and safe travels. Councilmember Susan Wilkinson wished all a happy holidays and Merry Christmas. Mayor Pro Tem Time Gould stated that the Tree Lighting was magnificent and thanked staff for their hard work. He also commented on the Fanny Williams memorial. It is open for viewing and in honor of a community activist and philanthropist. Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. stated that starting today the second installment of a public art project was to begin, but rain held it off; however, before the end of the year, there will be two completed public art projects. He wished all happy holidays, asked all to find time to volunteer and check on neighbors. 13. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the December 9, 2024 Mayor and Council meeting at 8:06 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