Mayor and Council Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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March 17, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 3 of 11 2. Enhance Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Efforts: Safeguarding our community by implementing comprehensive CRR programs will assist in identifying and prioritizing local risks, then investing resources to reduce risk impact on our community. 3. Prioritize Personnel Development: Seeking new opportunities to learn and grow in the hallmark of a successful organization. Professional development will help us expand skill sets and free up time, money, and manpower to reinvest into our top priorities. 4. Ensure Adequate Staffing Levels to Optimize Response Times and Service Delivery: Maintain an te workforce to meet service demands, minimize response times, and enhance the delivery of services to the community. 5. Ensure Financial Sustainability: Manage the fire department’s budget effectively to ensure long-term financial stability and the ability to meet operational needs. 6. Enhance Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement comprehensive emergency response plans to effectively respond to large-scale incidents and natural disasters. 7. Strengthen Employee Engagement and Community Parternships: Foster a positive work environment and build strong relationships with community members to improve morale, teamwork, and community support for the fire department. 8. Achieve Agency Accreditation: Obtain official recognition from a recognized accrediting body for meeting specific standards of excellence in fire department operations, administration, and safety. 9. Enhance Operations Effectiveness: Improve the efficiency and efficacy of fire department operations, including response times, incident management, and overall service delivery. 10. Maintain and Fleet of Reliable, Modern Fire Apparatus to Meet the Needs of the Community: Keep fire trucks and other equipment in optimal condition and regularly replace or upgrade them to meet the evolving needs of the community. 11. Maintain and Upgrade Facilities and Equipment to Meet Current and Future Operational Needs: Ensure that fire station and other facilities are well- maintained and modernized to support current operations and accommodate future and technological advancements. Chief Marcos stated that this is a huge milestone because they are pursuing agency accreditation. With the finalization of their self-assessment, their Community Risk Assessment (CRA), and this strategic plan, they are now a candidate for agency accreditation. Only 13% of fire departments across the country reach this gold standard. If people would like to learn more about the plan, they can visit smyrnacityfire.com. 7. Community Development Items A. Z25-002 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z25-002 - Allow rezoning from R- 15 to MU-Conditional for use as a church, single-family home, and artist studios - 1.86 acres - Land Lot 559 - 1464 Spring Street - Robert Harrison Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Joey Staubes, Planner II, presented the following background: