Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room — Minutes
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6:30 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 2 of 2 ATH2026-102: Paul Osburn, Interim Public Works Director, stated that this change order is for ADA compliance, parking lot redo, curb and gutter redo, and a low-voltage security system. Mike L. Jones, City Administrator, updated the Mayor and Council on the following: • S. Cobb Drive – from I-285 to Austell Road – the City will annex the rights-of way • GDOT will handle Cobb County • 84 miles will be added to the city’s annual LMIG • The rights-of-way from I-285 to Austell Road will be released from Cobb County inventory • The rights-of-way will belong to the City of Smyrna for better local control Scott Cochran, City Attorney, stated that the easiest way to do this would be to do it through the legislature. Discussion took place to speak to the city’s lobbyist about this. Councilmember Oglesby stated that the Public Art Committee met, and they are moving forward with a bid for the ARTery. He also mentioned the Argo Elementary Bridge potential project. Mayor Nrton mentioned that years ago there was going to be a “Welcome to Braves Country” on one side and “Welcome to Smyrna” on the other side in conjunction with the Braves Foundation. Councilmember Hines said she has a call scheduled on Wednesday with Smyrna’s soon- to-be sister city Lugano, Switzerland representatives. Mike L. Jones added the following: • The Community Center Pond condition • Foresite will produce a concept plan • Dredging will need to occur • Need to stop trash from washing into the pond 4. Executive Session (As Needed) 5. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the August 3, 2026 Pre-Council Meeting at 6:53 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