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2025-10-06 October 06, 2025 Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL

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October 06, 2025 
6:30 PM 
 
City of Smyrna 
Mayor and Council Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Council Chambers 
 
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John Knop, Oakbridge Insurance, reviewed the updated numbers for the 2026 health, vision, 
dental, and life insurance claims and premiums. He explained that there will be a slight increase 
of 6% in premiums for employees after no increases for the past four years.  
  
Basic Life has been the most affected, and they recommend a renewal option that reduces the 
increase on the Basic Life to 4%. The optional plan would add a 35% reduction at age 65 and a 
50% reduction at age 70 to the retiree class (this would include current and future retirees).  
  
Councilmember Hines thanked all departments for this past weekend’s event. She also 
recognized Public Safety and Community Development.  
  
Councilmember Pickens mentioned at their joint ward meeting that a resident would like to 
request a road dedication for her daughter who passed away from cancer. The city has already 
had a tree dedication last year.   
 
5. Executive Session (As Needed) 
 
6. Adjournment 
 
Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the October 6, 2025 Pre-Council Meeting at 6:52 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