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Smyrna council approves business licenses, contracts and infrastructure purchases in routine vote
Summary
The council unanimously approved a batch of routine items including a liquor license for Ruby's Sourdough Pizza, a temporary produce stand certificate, several procurement and vehicle replacements, a culvert replacement contract, a Red Canary cybersecurity subscription renewal, and multiple board reappointments.
At its regular meeting the Smyrna Mayor and Council approved a series of routine but operationally significant actions including business licensing, procurement contracts, vehicle and equipment purchases, and board reappointments.
Licensing and small businesses: Council approved a beer, wine and liquor pouring license with Sunday sales for Ruby’s Sourdough Pizza (1625 Roswell St.) after the agent, Christopher William Rimbey, described plans to open a brick‑and‑mortar restaurant targeted for October. The council also approved a temporary sales certificate for Glyco Sponge (an organic produce operation affiliated with Hartnett Farm Collective); applicant Neomke Shropshire Boykin described volunteer days and community distribution efforts.
Appointments and contracts: Council reappointed Councilman Charles “Corky” Welch to the Cobb County‑Marietta Water Authority for a four‑year term (08/15/2024–08/14/2028). The council approved a professional services renewal with government‑affairs consultant Cash Trivedi to represent the city before the Georgia General Assembly and executive branch for a one‑year term starting 09/01/2024. IT staff secured approval for a three‑year managed detection and response subscription with Red Canary with three annual payments of $35,966.67 (total $107,900).
Public works and facilities: Council authorized multiple public works projects and purchases: replacement of failed roadway culvert on Park Drive via K M Davis Contracting with a total project not to exceed $479,555 (which includes material purchase estimated at $94,715); an asphalt milling and paving/detention/drainage project for Cedar Cliff Drive to Ridge Road at an estimated cost of $94,755 funded from the FY25 stormwater fund; purchase of replacements from the annual vehicle replacement fund totaling $137,846 (budget amendment required for $32,846); purchase of a police locker room package quoted at $56,223 including installation; and authorization to relocate and reassemble the former Records Building for water and sewer storage at a cost not to exceed $42,500.
Council approved the addition of a recycling crew and authorized purchase of a rear‑loading recycling truck to balance routes; the purchase was authorized but the dollar amount read during the meeting was unclear in the record. The council approved a John Deere 710 tractor purchase at $223,920.49 (over budget by $3,920.49) and approved the related budget amendment. Most agenda items were approved unanimously (record shows motions passed 4–0).
Consent agenda: The council approved a consent agenda that included minutes, a settlement and release with Donaldson Construction Company for $68,000 for past services rendered, and several reappointments to the Smyrna Tree Board.
No controversial debate or votes against staff recommendations occurred during these items; councilmembers generally thanked staff and welcomed new businesses and volunteers.
