2024-12-09 December 09, 2024 Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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December 09, 2024 6:30 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Administration Conference Room Page 2 of 2 • Miscellaneous Park Amenities 4. Other Business / Staff Comment Mayor Norton mentioned the misinformation posted on the web about Smyrna’s rebranding efforts. He mentioned that it stemmed from a dishonest write-up on Reddit which was then picked up by the Marietta Daily Journal, and neither article stated that the Mayor and Council have not approved anything at this point. Jennifer Bennett, Community Relations Director, added that all previous logos were never professionally designed and never went through the citizen input phase. Mayor Norton as an aside announced that Ms. Bennett had been with the city for 25 years and congratulated her. Mayor Norton also announced that Stillfire Brewery closes on their financing this week. Joe Bennett, City Administrator, said there will be a December 18, 2024 HB581 meeting. If one cannot attend in person, there is a virtual option. Councilmember Oglesby announced that a second public art installment will go in this week. There will be a slight delay because of the rain, but this means that Smyrna has completed two public art projects before the year ends. Councilmember Pickens stated that his friend who teaches at Westminster and has his students reimagine the Baptist Church property. He would like to show Mayor and Council the results. Scott Cochran, City Attorney, stated that the city has pre-closed on the bond and real estate transaction. This is for the church property and GA Power building. 5. Executive Session (As Needed) 6. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the December 9, 2024 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