Cobb County public meetings in 2021

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing to decide on a large number of rezoning, special land use permit, and other business cases. The agenda includes cases continued from the Planning Commission, regular cases, and new business items, covering properties across all four districts. This is a substantive meeting with many individual property decisions.

• Z-48-2021: 1818, 1830 Austell Road (Dist 1)
• Z-61-2021: Stilesboro Road (Dist 1)
• Z-68-2021: Brookwood Drive (Dist 4)
• Z-80-2021: 3218 New Rutledge Road (Dist 1)
• Z-83-2021: 6721 Mableton Parkway (Dist 4)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing several rezoning requests and stipulation amendments, including a rezoning for a tree processing facility, a doctor's office, a convenience store with fuel sales, and a temporary personal care home permit. The board also approved multiple other business items, including site plan and stipulation amendments for various properties. Several cases were withdrawn, held, or continued to future hearings.

• Approved consent agenda including Z-72 (Serious Tree Services) rezoning to NRC with special exception (5-0)
• Approved Z-81 (2687 Sandy Plains Holdings) rezoning to NRC for doctor's office (5-0)
• Approved Z-86 (Saints Partners) rezoning to GC for convenience store with fuel sales (5-0)
• Approved LUP-22 (Marlene Graham) temporary land use permit for personal care home (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 50 (Brannen Cove) site plan and stipulation amendment (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 66 (DGH 1125) reduction of public road frontage and setback variances (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 71 (Paige Shuckman) impervious surface increase from 35% to 39.46% (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 72 (Chuck Young) stipulation amendment increasing impervious surface to 60% and building height to 46 feet (5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding engineering and consulting services exceeding $100,000 for various infrastructure projects. The agenda includes several water system amendments, transportation improvements, and public safety equipment purchases.

• Public hearing for 2016 SPLOST Transportation Improvements Program design services ($100,000+)
• Public hearing for ProjectView application development and support ($100,000+)
• Public hearing for FY22 Effluent Filters Upgrade consultant services ($100,000+)
• Chattahoochee Corridor Plan Compliance for storage buildings at 3151 Elizabeth Lane
• Fire Department purchase of replacement ladder apparatus and engines from Ten-8

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal to study enhancing the county's stormwater management program and establishing a stormwater fee (3-2). The board also approved a revision to the Holiday Policy and the 2022 Holiday Schedule (4-1), and approved a resolution supporting reform to Georgia's Annexation Dispute Resolution Law. The consent agenda was adopted 5-0 with one exception (4-1).

• Approved stormwater fee study proposal (3-2)
• Approved Holiday Policy revision and 2022 schedule (4-1)
• Approved resolution supporting annexation dispute reform (5-0)
• Approved Chattahoochee Corridor Certificate for storage buildings at 3151 Elizabeth Lane (5-0)
• Approved $4,348,812 purchase of fire apparatus from Ten-8 (5-0)
• Approved $300M Revenue Anticipation Certificates for WellStar (5-0)
• Approved $5,882,017.69 GDOT LMIG grant application for road resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $1,780,402.38 CARES Fund reallocation for personnel expenses (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive departmental and agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 biennial budget cycle. This is a discussion and information-gathering session, not a final budget vote.

• Departmental and agency presentations for FY2023-2024 biennial budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session where Public Safety Agency Director Randy Crider and staff presented departmental and agency budget requests for the FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget cycle. Presentations covered the Public Safety Administration, Animal Services, EMA, E911/800 MHz, Police, Fire, and Training Center budgets. No formal votes or decisions were made during this work session; it was for information and discussion only.

• Received FY2023-2024 budget presentations from Public Safety agencies (no vote)
• Heard request for $114.49M total Public Safety General Fund budget for FY2023
• Heard request for $102.4M Police Department General Fund budget for FY2023
• Heard request for $121.4M Fire Fund budget for FY2023
• Heard request for $19.0M E911 Fund budget for FY2023
• Heard request for $4.43M Animal Services General Fund budget for FY2023
• Heard request for $284,209 EMA General Fund budget for FY2023

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a regular zoning hearing to consider 26 items, including continued cases, new rezoning requests, and special land-use permits. The agenda lists specific properties across all four commission districts, with several cases marked as 'BOC Only' for Board of Commissioners decision. This is a public hearing where the commission will make recommendations on these applications.

• Continued cases include Z-38-2021 at 3180 Ellis Road and Z-48-2021 at 1818, 1830 Austell Road
• New rezoning requests include Z-80-2021 at 3218 New Rutledge Road and Z-81-2021 at 2687 Sandy Plains Road
• Special land-use permits (SLUP) for properties on Austell Road, Stilesboro Road, Flint Hill Road, and Daniel Street
• Land-use permit LUP-22-2021 at 1371 Piedmont Road
• Multiple cases in District 4, including properties on Windy Hill Road, Mableton Parkway, and Veterans Memorial Highway

The Cobb County Planning Commission held a zoning hearing on December 7, 2021, and voted on multiple rezoning and special land use permit cases. They recommended approval for several projects, including a school expansion, a senior living facility, and a single-family subdivision, while also recommending deletion of some proposed rezonings. Several cases were withdrawn, continued, or held for future hearings. The commission also adopted the 2022 hearing schedule.

• Recommended approval of Z-81 (doctor's office) to NRC district (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LUP-22 (personal care home) for 24 months (5-0)
• Recommended deletion of Z-69 to R-15/OSC district (5-0)
• Recommended deletion of Z-72 to LI district (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-78 (school) to O&I district (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SLUP-11 (school special use permit) (5-0)
• Recommended deletion of Z-82 to NRC district (5-0)
• Held Z-83 until February 1, 2022 (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

This is a work session focused on the county's 2022 legislative agenda ahead of the state session. Officials and state representatives will discuss priorities and expectations, but no binding decisions are expected.

• Review of 2022 Cobb County Legislative Agenda
• Cobb Delegation: 2022 Session Expectations
• Opening remarks by Representative Erick Allen

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a legislative breakfast with the Cobb Delegation and elected officials on December 3, 2021, at the Jim R. Miller Park Event Center. Chairwoman Lisa Cupid presented the 2022 Cobb Principles and Major Policy Focus Areas, and delegation members discussed policy areas and initiatives. Tax Commissioner Carla Jackson requested the Delegation oppose Senate Bill 41. No official action was taken by the Board, and the meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

• No official action was taken by the Board at the legislative breakfast.
• Chairwoman Lisa Cupid presented the 2022 Cobb Principles and Major Policy Focus Areas.
• Delegation members discussed policy areas and initiatives.
• Tax Commissioner Carla Jackson requested the Delegation oppose Senate Bill 41.
• The meeting was called to order at 9:27 a.m. and adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive departmental and agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 biennial budget cycle. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for information gathering.

• Departmental and agency budget presentations for FY2023-2024

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2021, with a consent agenda covering grants, contracts, and property matters, and a regular agenda including the 2022 Legislative Agenda and several transportation projects. The board will also consider property acquisitions for a new community center and a library renovation.

• Approve 2022 Legislative Agenda
• Contract with Summit Construction for Circle 75 Parkway at Windy Hill Road improvements
• Purchase agreements for properties at 675 Smyrna-Powder Springs Road, 3155 and 3156 Village Lane Place for Osborne Community/Recreation Center
• Design/build contract with Batson-Cook for Gritters Library renovation
• Approve annexation objections for tracts at 5640 Westside Road and 5550 Story Road

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 12 fixed-route transit buses for CobbLinc at up to $8,329,656, with Commissioner Gambrill opposed. They also authorized Cobb County to join the Georgia opioid settlement MOU, adopted the 2022 Legislative Agenda, and approved numerous consent agenda items including grants, contracts, and property acquisitions.

• Approved procurement of 12 CobbLinc buses for up to $8,329,656 (4-1, Gambrill opposed).
• Authorized Cobb County to enter the Georgia opioid settlement MOU (4-1, Gambrill opposed).
• Approved the 2022 Legislative Agenda as revised, adding a sustainability focus area.
• Approved consent agenda including grants, contracts, and property transactions.
• Approved three property purchases for the Osborne Community/Recreation Center site.
• Approved a design/build contract for Gritters Library expansion (initial phase $692,050).
• Approved a program management agreement with Atkins for SPLOST projects (up to $23,383,412.60).
• Approved annexation objections for properties in Austell and Powder Springs.

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning hearing to decide on 28 items, including rezoning requests and special land use permits (SLUPs) across multiple districts. The agenda includes cases continued from the Planning Commission and new business, with public hearings on specific properties. This is a regular zoning meeting where the board will make decisions on land use changes.

• Z-48-2021: Rezoning at 1818, 1830 Austell Road (Dist 1)
• Z-61-2021: Rezoning at Stilesboro Road (Dist 1)
• Z-68-2021: Rezoning at Brookwood Drive (Dist 4)
• Z-69-2021: Rezoning at 245, 309, 335 Hunnicut Road (Dist 4)
• Z-72-2021: Rezoning at 3969, 3989 Flint Hill Road (Dist 4)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing multiple rezoning requests, site plan amendments, and stipulation amendments, all with a 5-0 vote. The board also approved several regular agenda items, including rezoning for a retail/office development, a multifamily residential community, and a mixed-use development, and continued or withdrew other cases. The meeting included amendments to previously approved zoning actions.

• Approved consent agenda with rezoning, site plan, and stipulation amendments (5-0)
• Approved Z-25 rezoning to NRC for retail/office at Piedmont Road (5-0)
• Approved Z-53 rezoning to RM-12 for 200-unit multifamily community (5-0)
• Approved Z-57 rezoning to UVC for mixed-use development (4-1, Gambrill opposed)
• Approved O.B. 58 site plan and stipulation amendment (4-1, Gambrill opposed)
• Approved Z-70 rezoning to RRC for 350-unit multifamily community (5-0)
• Approved LUP-21 temporary land use permit for special events facility (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 65 stipulation amendment for road improvements and amenities (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive departmental and agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget cycle. This is a discussion and information-gathering session, not a final budget vote.

• Departmental and agency presentations for FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session where Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy presented the Magistrate Court's FY2023-2024 biennial budget request. The presentation included a proposed increase from $4.94 million (FY2022 adopted) to $6.11 million (FY2023 proposed), including 11 new positions and reclassifications. No formal votes or decisions were made during this work session; it was informational only.

• Received FY2023-2024 Magistrate Court budget presentation (no vote)
• Proposed $6,106,200 FY2023 budget, up from $4,943,325 adopted FY2022
• Requested 11 new positions totaling $1,043,339 in salaries
• Proposed 2 reclassifications totaling $4,193.99
• Noted 33% employee turnover and competitive pay challenges

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on spending $100,000 or more for engineering design services for 2016 SPLOST transportation projects. The consent agenda includes creating an 11th Superior Court judgeship, accepting federal grants for the Family Justice Center, and approving multiple water, transportation, and library items. The regular agenda covers contracts for sheriff's vans, HVAC replacement, and drainage repairs, plus grant applications for transit and road projects.

• Public hearing on expending $100,000+ for engineering design services for 2016 SPLOST transportation projects
• Authorize creation of 11th Superior Court judgeship and related positions
• Approve design/build contract with Batson-Cook for new Precinct 6 Police Station in North East Cobb (2016 SPLOST X1041)
• Authorize six-month suspension of Street Light District service charge
• Adopt resolution submitting nine TIP grant applications to Atlanta Regional Commission

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and several regular agenda items, including a $14.2 million purchase of replacement radios for public safety, a $723,980 design contract for a new Precinct 6 police station, and acceptance of $5 million in federal rental assistance. All votes were 5-0 except for one consent item (bus grant application) which passed 4-1.

• Approved $14,202,266 for Motorola radios (5-0)
• Approved $723,980 design contract for Precinct 6 police station (5-0)
• Accepted $5,004,811.50 in federal rental assistance (5-0)
• Approved $406,434 for six prisoner transport vans (5-0)
• Approved $333,313 for jail HVAC replacement (5-0)
• Approved $881,053.65 for jail shower remediation (5-0)
• Approved $10,390,867 FTA transit grant application (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0, with one item 4-1)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a regular zoning hearing to consider 27 items, including continued cases, new business, and special land-use permits. The agenda lists specific properties across all four districts, with some cases marked as BOC-only, meaning they go directly to the Board of Commissioners. No decisions are made at this hearing; the commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Z-25-2021: Piedmont Road (Dist 3)
• Z-38-2021: 3180 Ellis Road (Dist 1)
• Z-48-2021: 1818, 1830 Austell Road (Dist 1)
• Z-73-2021: 2454 Marneil Drive (Dist 3)
• SLUP-10-2021: Hickory Grove Road (Dist 3)

The Cobb County Planning Commission held its November 2, 2021 zoning hearing, recommending approval of several rezoning requests, including Z-25 (retail/office), Z-76 (single-family homes), Z-70 (multifamily), Z-77 (townhomes), and LUP-21 (wedding venue). They recommended denial of Z-73 (single-family subdivision) and held several cases for further review. The commission also adopted the 2022 hearing schedule and approved prior minutes.

• Approved consent agenda for Z-74, Z-75, Z-79, SLUP-10 (5-0)
• Approved Z-25 rezoning to NRC for retail/office (5-0)
• Approved Z-38 rezoning to R-20/OSC with conditions (3-2)
• Approved Z-76 rezoning to RA-5 for single-family homes (5-0)
• Held Z-48 and SLUP-3 for towing service until Dec 7 (5-0)
• Approved Z-56 rezoning to RA-5 for townhomes (5-0)
• Approved Z-70 rezoning to RR for multifamily (5-0)
• Held Z-72 and SLUP-9 for tree processing until Dec 7 (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive departmental and agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget cycle. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to these presentations and adjournment.

• Departmental and agency presentations for FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session on October 26, 2021, receiving presentations from the Community Development Agency and Superior Court for the FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget cycle. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational only. The meeting adjourned at 2:44 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on October 26, 2021, with a consent agenda covering property sales, grants, contracts, and routine approvals. The most consequential items are the sale of two county-owned parcels in Smyrna and the authorization of funding for World Series-related safety and security expenses. The agenda also includes several transportation contracts and a sole-source contract for a learning management system.

• Sale of .693+ acres at 410 Tower Road, Smyrna to Wiggins Associates, LLC
• Sale of .693+ acres at an unspecified Atlanta Road location to McWhirter Realty Partners, LLC
• Authorization of funding for safety, security and other unbudgeted expenses associated with the 2021 MLB World Series
• Approval of a sole source contract with SumTotal Systems for a Learning Management System, partially funded by 2016 SPLOST
• Creation of three new Street Light Districts

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved $350,000 in funding for safety, security, and other unbudgeted expenses related to hosting the 2021 MLB World Series. The board also ratified prior County Manager action approving $1,355,000 for Braves Stadium capital maintenance and repairs, and approved a consent agenda including numerous contracts, grants, and property sales. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $350,000 for World Series safety and security (5-0)
• Ratified $1,355,000 for Braves Stadium capital maintenance and repairs (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 24 items (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1820 Atlanta Rd. for $110,000
• Approved sale of 410 Tower Rd. for $95,000
• Approved $5M for replacement vehicles
• Approved $567,063.77 sole-source contract for CobbLearn enhancements
• Approved $239,411 traffic signal at Floyd Rd. and Glore Rd.

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning hearing to decide on 28 zoning cases and 3 special land-use permit applications. The agenda includes cases continued from the Planning Commission and new business items, covering properties across all four commission districts. No dollar amounts or specific recommendations are listed in the agenda text.

• Z-25-2021 Dist 3 Piedmont Road
• Z-38-2021 Dist 1 3180 Ellis Road
• Z-48-2021 Dist 1 1818, 1830 Austell Road
• Z-56-2021 Dist 4 South Cobb School Road
• Z-61-2021 Dist 1 Stilesboro Road

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a zoning hearing on October 19, 2021, and made several decisions. The board approved a rezoning for North Point Ministries' church and residential development, a Pulte Home Company subdivision, a Habitat for Humanity subdivision, and a mixed-use development by TLM Realty. The board also denied a temporary land use permit for a pet grooming business and approved several consent agenda items, including rezoning for a church and a restaurant, and various stipulation amendments.

• Approved Z-72 North Point Ministries rezoning (3-1, Cupid recused)
• Approved Z-31 Pulte Home Company rezoning to R-15 (5-0)
• Approved Z-65 Habitat for Humanity rezoning to R-15 (4-1)
• Approved Z-60 TLM Realty mixed-use rezoning to PVC (3-2)
• Denied LUP-19 Linda Kennedy temporary land use permit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Z-66 church rezoning and Z-67 restaurant rezoning (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 53 road frontage reduction for Courtney Jackson (5-0)
• Adopted revised zoning hearing procedures for virtual participation (5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to kick off the update of the Cobb 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and bond issuances, including a $23.4 million refunding bond for the Performing Arts Center and a $5.5 million junior lien refunding bond. Several items involve emergency road repairs, park improvements, and technology contracts.

• Public hearing to update Cobb 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Authorize $35,000 grant from Georgia Power Foundation for Family Justice Center
• Approve $23,445,000 Performing Arts Center refunding bond
• Approve $5,555,000 Junior Lien refunding bond
• Approve contract for synthetic turf at Terrell Mill Park

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $5.55 million contract with Woolpert, Inc. for sanitary sewer condition assessment, a $734,000 contract with Control Instruments for variable frequency drive replacement, and a $2.43 million change order for the South Cobb WRF lift station recovery. They also approved several regular agenda items, including emergency road repairs on Willow Ridge Drive, Lands Mill, and Green Valley Road, and contracts for park improvements. Two agenda items regarding bond parameters for the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum Exhibit Hall Authority were withdrawn.

• Approved $5,551,113.18 contract with Woolpert, Inc. for FY21 Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment (5-0)
• Approved $734,000 construction contract with Control Instruments, Inc. for VFD replacement (5-0)
• Approved $2,432,062.78 change order with Reeves Young, LLC for South Cobb WRF recovery (5-0)
• Ratified emergency repairs on Willow Ridge Drive ($155,614.10), Lands Mill ($298,575.00), and Green Valley Road ($207,663.00) (5-0 each)
• Approved $2,128,366.07 contract with Advanced Sports Group for synthetic turf at Terrell Mill Park (5-0)
• Approved $323,718 contract with AllStar Lighting for LED lighting at Terrell Mill Park (5-0)
• Approved $176,332 contract with Lichty Commercial Construction for Nesbitt Union Chapel preservation (5-0)
• Withdrew two agenda items regarding Cobb-Marietta Coliseum Exhibit Hall Authority bond parameters

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive departmental and agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget cycle. This is a discussion and information-gathering session, not a final budget vote. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Departmental and agency presentations for FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget cycle

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session on October 12, 2021, receiving FY2023-2024 biennial budget presentations from the District Attorney's Office and the Department of Transportation. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the session was informational only. The District Attorney's proposed budget includes a 25% increase for FY2023, while Transportation's proposal includes significant personnel and capital requests.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Heard FY2023-2024 budget presentation from District Attorney's Office
• Heard FY2023-2024 budget presentation from Department of Transportation

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a regular zoning hearing to consider 30 items, including 19 continued or held cases and 11 new business cases. The agenda includes rezoning requests, land use plan amendments, and special land use permits across multiple districts. No decisions are made at this hearing; the commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Z-64-2021: 1471 Gresham Road rezoning
• Z-65-2021: 153 Hillcrest Drive, 6951/7001 Ridgecrest Drive rezoning
• Z-70-2021: 2795 Town Center Drive rezoning
• SLUP-8-2021: 1471 Gresham Road special land use permit
• LUP-19-2021: 6179 Cedarcrest Road land use plan amendment

The Cobb County Planning Commission held a zoning hearing on October 5, 2021, and made recommendations on several rezoning and land use cases. The commission approved a consent agenda with two rezoning requests, recommended approval for multiple rezoning and special land use permits, and held several cases for further consideration. One temporary land use permit was recommended for denial.

• Approved changes to Planning Commission Rules of Procedure for virtual participation (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Z-66 (church rezoning) and Z-67 (restaurant/office rezoning) (5-0)
• Held Z-38 (senior living rezoning) until November 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Held Z-61 and SLUP-7 (self-storage facility) until November 2, 2021 (4-0, Vault recused)
• Recommended denial of LUP-19 (temporary land use permit for grooming/boarding/daycare/bakery) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-54 (townhome community rezoning) (4-0)
• Held Z-56 (townhome community rezoning) until November 2, 2021 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-57, Z-60, Z-64, SLUP-8, Z-65, Z-71 (various rezoning and special use permits) (3-0 each)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive departmental and agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 biennial budget cycle. This is a discussion and information-gathering session, not a final budget vote.

• Departmental and agency budget presentations for FY2023-2024

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive departmental and agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget cycle. Presentations were made by the Public Services Agency, including Senior Services, Library, Extension, Parks, Sustainability/Waste/Beautification, and Elections. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this work session; it was informational only.

• Received budget presentations from Public Services Agency departments (no vote)
• Heard FY2023-2024 budget requests from Senior Services, Library, Extension, Parks, SWB, and Elections (no vote)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on hiring consultants for a Unified Development Code and a classification/compensation study, then vote on a consent agenda and regular agenda. Key actions include allocating emergency funds for COVID-19 rental housing relief, approving transportation contracts (e.g., Cobb Parkway scoping study, drainage repairs), and authorizing various grants and purchases. The meeting also includes proclamations and appointments.

• Emergency funding for COVID-19 rental housing relief (item 29)
• Public hearing: Unified Development Code consulting contract (item 4)
• Public hearing: classification/compensation study over $100,000 (item 5)
• Cobb Parkway at Windy Hill Road grade separation scoping study with Parsons (item 31)
• Annexation objections for 1326 Old Bells Ferry Rd and non-objection for Roberta Dr parcels (items 21-22)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved $6,559,902.84 in emergency funding for rental housing relief for residents affected by COVID-19, with agreements with five nonprofit organizations. The board also approved a consent agenda including contracts for water/sewer work, transportation projects, and a settlement in a lawsuit. Two public hearings were held on consulting contracts but no action was taken.

• Approved $6.56M COVID rental relief allocation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $179,328 Shiloh Station sewer reroute (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 Parsons Transportation Group contract for Cobb Parkway/Windy Hill study (5-0)
• Approved $169,939 Jane Drive drainage repair contract (5-0)
• Approved $223,884 Timber Creek Lane drainage repair contract (5-0)
• Approved $311,672 Starcrest Lane drainage repair contract (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of Cobb County v. WAH7 Forest Ridge, LLC (5-0)
• Approved annexation objection for 1326 Old Bells Ferry Road (5-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning for Prestwick Development Company, allowing a multifamily residential and retail project at 4900 Floyd Road and 4915 White Boulevard, after a previous tie vote. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including a temporary land use permit for outdoor photography and a limited professional services permit for a beauty salon, and adopted changes to allow virtual participation at the next zoning hearing. Several other cases were withdrawn, held, or continued to future hearings.

• Approved Z-28 (Prestwick Development) to RM-12 zoning, subject to conditions including a parking easement agreement, max 188 units, and no Sunday construction (3-2).
• Approved consent agenda items including LUP-20 (outdoor photography), LPSP-2 (beauty salon), O.B. 44 (road frontage reduction), O.B. 47 (stipulation amendment), and O.B. 49 (stipulation amendment).
• Added and approved Z-23 (Fifty-Nine Twelve Mableton Parkway) to the consent agenda, rezoning to CRC with conditions (5-0).
• Adopted changes to BOC Zoning Hearing Procedures to allow virtual participation if the State of Emergency is extended (5-0).
• Approved O.B. 46 (Ashley Newman) reducing public road frontage from 75' to 20' (5-0).
• Held Z-72 (North Point Ministries) until October 19, 2021 (4-0, Cupid recused).
• Continued Z-26 (Orchards Development) until October 19, 2021 (5-0).
• Approved Z-40 (Brazos-Hicks) to R-15/OSC zoning with conditions (4-1).

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering water system improvements, transportation projects, technology purchases, and property transactions, plus a regular agenda with items like a Deloitte consulting contract for American Rescue Plan Act services, a new water rate schedule effective January 1, 2022, and an emergency paid administrative leave policy. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update and issue several proclamations.

• Approve contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP for 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Consulting Services
• Approve Cobb County Water System's Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees effective January 1, 2022
• Approve sale of .5125+/- acres surplus property at 3137 Austell Road to Pfotzer Properties, LLC
• Approve purchase of Real-Time Crime Center and service agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
• Approve annexation objection notice for 10.01-acre tract at 1326 Old Bells Ferry Road into City of Marietta

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a one-year, $2.788 million contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP for American Rescue Plan Act consulting services, with Commissioner Gambrill opposed. The board also approved a new Emergency Paid Administrative Leave Policy with a potential cost of $750,000, also with Commissioner Gambrill opposed. A $3.88 million fund balance appropriation to complete the renovation of 995 Roswell Street for the Elections and Registration Department was approved 3-2, with Commissioners Gambrill and Birrell opposed. The board approved the 2022 Water System Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees, effective January 1, 2022, with Commissioner Birrell opposed.

• Approved $2.788M Deloitte ARPA consulting contract (4-1)
• Approved Emergency Paid Administrative Leave Policy, up to $750K (4-1)
• Approved $3.88M for 995 Roswell St. renovation for Elections (3-2)
• Approved 2022 Water System rates and fees, effective Jan 1 (4-1)
• Approved $2.05M Lamplighter water main replacement contract
• Approved $130,000 sale of surplus property at 3137 Austell Rd
• Approved $266,074.70 video wall for Real-Time Crime Center
• Approved settlement in Felicia Long v. Cobb County

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive departmental and agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 biennial budget cycle. This is a discussion and information-gathering session, not a final budget vote.

• Departmental and agency presentations for FY2023-2024 biennial budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive departmental presentations for the FY2023-2024 biennial budget cycle. Staff from Human Resources, Finance, and the Medical Examiner's Office presented their budget requests and challenges. No formal decisions or votes were made; the board is expected to provide direction in February 2022.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Chairwoman requested County Manager prioritize Medical Examiner's ARP funding request

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a regular zoning hearing with 25 items, including continued cases, new business, and special land-use permits. The agenda lists specific properties across all four districts, with some cases marked as Board of Commissioners (BOC) only. No decisions are made here; the commission will make recommendations to the BOC.

• Z-72-2020: Shallowford Road (continued case)
• Z-23-2021: 5912 Mableton Parkway, 648 Old Powder Springs Road, unaddressed parcel
• Z-26-2021: 2394/2424 Sewell Mill Road (BOC only)
• Z-40-2021: 4380, 4421, 4470 Brazos Drive; 4365 Hicks Road; 780, 820 Concord Road (BOC only)
• SLUP-3-2021: 1818, 1830 Austell Road (special land-use permit)

The Cobb County Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of Z-31, a rezoning request by Pulte Home Company for a single-family residential subdivision at 3801 Ebenezer Road. The commission also recommended approval of a commercial rezoning for 5912 Mableton Parkway and a multifamily rezoning for Quintus Development. Several other cases were held, continued, or withdrawn, and the commission approved the consent agenda for two land use permits.

• Approved 5-0: Withdrew Z-63 (Woodfield Acquisitions) without prejudice
• Approved 5-0: Continued Z-56 (Traton, LLC) to October 5, 2021
• Approved 5-0: Continued Z-62 (Perimeter Construction Group) to October 5, 2021
• Approved 5-0: Consent Agenda, recommending approval of LUP-20 (Thiago Santos) and LPSP-2 (Margarita Zazueta)
• Approved 5-0: Recommended deletion of Z-23 (Fifty-Nine Twelve Mableton Parkway) to NRC zoning district
• Approved 3-2: Recommended approval of Z-31 (Pulte Home Company) to R-15/OSC zoning district
• Approved 5-0: Held LUP-19 (Linda Kennedy) until October 5, 2021
• Approved 5-0: Held Z-38 (Windsong Properties) until October 5, 2021

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with presentations on the 2020 Annual Pension Report, an update on Economic Development Initiatives, the Comprehensive Plan and short-term rentals, and departmental/agency presentations for the FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget cycle. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational session.

• 2020 Annual Pension Report presentation
• Economic Development Initiatives update
• Comprehensive Plan and short-term rentals update
• FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget departmental and agency presentations

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session on August 24, 2021, with presentations on the 2020 Annual Pension Report, Economic Development Initiatives, the Comprehensive Plan, and Short-Term Rentals. No official action was taken on these items. The FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget presentations were held until the September 14, 2021 work session by general consensus.

• Held FY2023-2024 Biennial Budget presentations to September 14, 2021 work session (general consensus)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on spending $100,000 for a comprehensive strategic plan. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts for sheriff, water, transportation, and other services, while the regular agenda covers road and drainage projects, park improvements, and library construction. Several items involve accepting grants and approving contracts with specific dollar amounts or project names.

• Public hearing on $100,000 for comprehensive strategic plan
• Purchase of 30 SWAT vests from Dana Safety Supply
• Sole source contract with Select Engineering Services for 400 Automatic Injury Detection sensors
• Annexation of 141.02 acres at Burrow Trail, south of Oglesby Road
• Contract with Daikin Applied to replace boilers and improve HVAC at four aquatic centers

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and regular agenda with multiple contracts, purchases, and agreements. Key actions included authorizing a $53,581,159.09 transfer between water system funds, accepting a $1.9 million state grant for the new Gritters Library, and approving contracts for various road and drainage projects. The board also approved changes to nine voting precinct boundaries and affirmed a liquor license decision.

• Approved a $53,581,159.09 transfer from Water System Fund 580 to Fund 500 to repay GEFA loan payments.
• Authorized acceptance of a $1,900,000 Capital Outlay Grant from the Board of Regents for the new Gritters Library.
• Approved a $687,850 contract with Daikin Applied for HVAC and boiler improvements at four aquatic centers.
• Approved a $217,000 project agreement with Controlled Access, Inc. for a video surveillance system at the 100 Cherokee Street Building.
• Approved changes to precinct boundaries in Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna, effective August 25, 2021.
• Affirmed the License Review Board's decision to approve a liquor license for FSS Solutions, LLC d/b/a Fad Fine Dining.
• Approved a Notice of Non-Objection for the annexation of 141.02 acres at Burrow Trail into the City of Powder Springs.
• Approved multiple contracts for road, sidewalk, and drainage projects, including with Chatfield Contracting, Inc. and D & H Construction Company, Inc.

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing to decide on a large number of rezoning, special land use permit, and land use plan amendment cases. The agenda lists 36 items, including cases continued from the Planning Commission and new business. Most items are specific rezoning requests at named locations across the county.

• Z-23-2021: 5912 Mableton Parkway, 648 Old Powder Springs Road, unaddressed parcel (Dist 4)
• Z-44-2021: Dallas Highway (Dist 1)
• Z-48-2021 & SLUP-3-2021: 1818, 1830 Austell Road (Dist 1)
• Z-28-2021: 4900 Floyd Road, 4915 White Boulevard (Dist 4)
• LUP-18-2021: 2330 Burnt Hickory Road (Dist 1)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved several rezoning requests and other business items, including a 303-unit multifamily development (Z-30) and a townhome community (Z-32). A major mixed-use rezoning (Z-72) was held until September 21, 2021, and a multifamily rezoning (Z-28) ended in a 2-2 tie, leaving its outcome pending. The board also approved consent agenda items, including a Walmart stipulation amendment and a goat-keeping variance.

• Approved Z-30 multifamily rezoning (303 units) (3-1)
• Approved Z-32 townhome rezoning (80 units) (4-0)
• Held Z-72 mixed-use rezoning until Sept. 21 (4-0)
• Z-28 multifamily rezoning tied 2-2, pending
• Approved consent agenda including Z-50, Z-58, Z-59, LUP-18, O.B. 35, O.B. 40, O.B. 41, O.B. 43, Z-22, Z-37, Z-43, O.B. 36 (4-0, O.B. 40 3-1)
• Approved stipulation amendments for Z-21 and Z-46 (4-0)
• Approved O.B. 42 St. Benedict's modular classrooms (4-0)
• Approved O.B. 39 stipulation amendment (4-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss Dobbins Air Force Base and its surrounding communities. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Discussion of Dobbins Air Force Base and surrounding communities

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a special called stakeholder discussion on August 10, 2021, regarding Dobbins Air Force Base and surrounding communities. The meeting included presentations from Dobbins AFB, the Community Development Agency, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, and Team Dobbins, with discussion on the Board's role in zoning. No official action was taken by the Board.

• No official action taken by the Board

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2021, covering a range of administrative, financial, and public safety items. Key actions include allocating $300,000 for rent relief administrative support, approving a 32.39-acre annexation, and authorizing multiple contracts for water, sewer, and road projects. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 update, a proclamation, and several routine consent agenda items.

• Allocate $300,000 for administrative support to distribute rent relief funds to COVID-19-affected residents
• Approve annexation of two tracts totaling 32.39 acres at 1650 N. Cobb Parkway and 1880 Old 41 Highway
• Approve construction contract with Smith Pipeline, Inc. for Harold Dean Drive Area Water Main Replacement (Program W2391)
• Approve purchase of a Lenco Bearcat rescue and tactical vehicle for the Police Department
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Paulding County for Burnt Hickory Road and Stout Parkway/Brownsville Extension improvements

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a $300,000 allocation to help service providers distribute rent relief funds to residents affected by COVID-19, and appointed Andrew K. Raessler as Transportation Agency Director. The board also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a $1.99M water main replacement and a $393,990 police tactical vehicle.

• Approved $300,000 for rent relief administrative support (4-0)
• Appointed Andrew K. Raessler as Transportation Agency Director (4-0)
• Approved $1,992,056 water main replacement contract with Smith Pipeline
• Approved $393,990 Lenco Bearcat tactical vehicle purchase
• Approved $306,295 multi-factor authentication platform purchase
• Approved $359,350 Fire Annex design/construction contract
• Approved annexation non-objection with stipulations for Kennesaw
• Approved $91,709 Probate Court Judicial Administrative Specialist position (3-1)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a regular zoning hearing with 35 items on the agenda. The majority (19) are continued or held cases from previous meetings, including several marked as Board of Commissioners (BOC) only. The remaining items are new business, including rezoning requests and special land use permits across multiple districts.

• Z-22-2021: 3011 Austell Road (BOC only)
• Z-26-2021: 2394/2424 Sewell Mill Road (BOC only)
• Z-40-2021: 4380, 4421, 4470 Brazos Drive; 4365 Hicks Road; 780, 820 Concord Road (BOC only)
• SLUP-3-2021: 1818, 1830 Austell Road
• LUP-18-2021: 2330 Burnt Hickory Road

The Cobb County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for North Point Ministries' mixed-use development, with numerous conditions including a 129-unit cap and density limits. Several other rezoning requests were withdrawn, continued, or denied, and the commission approved consent agenda items for a retail rezoning and a daycare permit renewal.

• Recommended approval of Z-72 North Point Ministries rezoning to RA-6 with conditions (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Z-58 retail rezoning and LUP-18 daycare permit renewal (5-0)
• Recommended denial of Z-27 KCG Development multi-family rezoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-28 Prestwick Development multi-family with retail rezoning (4-1)
• Recommended denial of Z-51 QuikTrip convenience store rezoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-52 Glen Robinson Construction rezoning to NRC with conditions (4-1)
• Withdrawn without prejudice: Z-55, SLUP-6, Z-33, Z-45, Z-39
• Continued to September 7: Z-44, Z-25, Z-23, Z-38, Z-57, Z-53, Z-54

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a third public hearing on the proposed 2021 property tax increase, set millage rates, and adopt the FY2022 budget. The board will also consider several contracts, including stormwater and water main projects, and approve funding for eviction legal services and court COVID-19 safety measures.

• Third public hearing on 2021 property tax increase
• Adopt resolution setting 2021 millage rates for General Fund, Fire Fund, Bond Fund, CSSD II, and Six Flags Special Services District
• Adopt FY2022 Budget
• Approve $681,925 for Cobb Legal Aid's Housing Stability Project for eviction legal services
• Approve $3,957,800 for courtroom renovations for COVID-19 safety

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2022 budget and set the 2021 millage rates, including a property tax increase of 5.35% for the General Fund. The board also approved a Chattahoochee Corridor Certificate of Compliance for a home at 3246 Cochise Drive and numerous consent agenda items, including contracts, grants, and budget amendments. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Gambrill not present.

• Adopted FY2022 Budget (4-0)
• Set 2021 millage rates: General Fund 8.460, Fire 2.860, Bond 0.130, CSSD II 2.450, SFSSD 3.500 (4-0)
• Adopted 2021 school tax levy: 18.900 mills for maintenance/operations, 0.000 for construction bonds (4-0)
• Approved Chattahoochee Corridor Certificate of Compliance for 3246 Cochise Drive (4-0)
• Approved $1,004,056 contract with GA Dept. of Human Services for Child Support Services (consent)
• Approved $1,285,146 construction contract for Kinridge Road water main replacement (consent)
• Approved $1,575,000 for American Rescue Plan food assistance (consent)
• Approved $3,957,800 for courtroom COVID-19 renovations (4-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning hearing to decide on a large number of rezoning requests and special land use permits (SLUPs) across multiple districts. The agenda includes cases continued from the Planning Commission and new business items, covering various properties and potential land use changes.

• Z-72-2020: Shallowford Road (Dist 2)
• Z-23-2021: 5912 Mableton Parkway, 648 Old Powder Springs Road, unaddressed parcel (Dist 4)
• Z-27-2021: 675 Smyrna Powder Springs Road (Dist 4)
• Z-40-2021: 4380, 4421, 4470 Brazos Drive; 4365 Hicks Road; 780, 820 Concord Road (Dist 4)
• SLUP-3-2021: 1818, 1830 Austell Road (Dist 1)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a special land use permit for a climate-controlled self-service storage facility at 2925 Gordy Parkway, a rezoning for a natural gas contractor at Joe Jerkins Boulevard, and a fence company at 2158 Austell Road. The board also approved several other business items, including a settlement of litigation for Parklane Capital II, LLC, and held multiple cases for further review. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved SLUP-5 for climate-controlled self-service storage at 2925 Gordy Parkway (5-0)
• Approved Z-46 rezoning to LI for Southeastern Natural Gas Services at Joe Jerkins Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved Z-49 rezoning to NRC for fence company at 2158 Austell Road (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 28 site plan amendment for Stein Investment Group at 2925 Gordy Parkway (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 29 stipulation amendment for 3D Construction at 3778 Canton Road (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 33 settlement of litigation for Parklane Capital II, LLC (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 34 site plan amendment for Boxwood at Vinings HOA (5-0)
• Held Z-40, O.B. 36, and O.B. 37 until August 17, 2021 (5-0 each)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with two public hearings: one on the proposed 2021 property tax increase and one on the FY 2022 proposed budget. These are required hearings to gather public input before any final decisions.

• Second public hearing on 2021 proposed property tax increase
• Public hearing on FY 2022 Proposed Budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a special called public hearing on July 20, 2021, to conduct the second public hearing on the 2021 proposed property tax increase and the required public hearing on the FY 2022 Proposed Budget. No official action was taken; the board heard from five speakers on the tax increase and six on the budget. Adoption of the tax increase and budget is scheduled for the July 27, 2021 regular meeting.

• Conducted second public hearing on 2021 proposed property tax increase; no action taken
• Conducted required public hearing on FY 2022 Proposed Budget; no action taken
• Scheduled adoption of tax increase and FY 2022 budget for July 27, 2021 regular meeting

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold its first public hearing on a proposed 2021 property tax increase, present the FY 2022 budget, and receive a COVID-19 update. The board will also consider numerous consent agenda items, including contracts, grants, and easements, plus regular agenda items on transportation and parks projects.

• First public hearing on 2021 property tax increase
• Proposed FY 2022 Budget presentation
• Contract with Freese and Nichols for Wyndham Woods Sewer Extension (Program No. S1138)
• Purchase of Mobile Data Computers for police over $100,000
• Settlement of Cobb County v. CRIF Solutions Real Estate, LLC (Civil Action No. 16-1-00749-34)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as revised, including settlements in two lawsuits, multiple water and transportation contracts, and various funding authorizations. The board also held public hearings on a proposed property tax increase and ARPA consulting services, and received a FY 2022 budget presentation, but took no action on those items. A motion to add non-agenda items to the consent agenda was adopted 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda as revised (5-0), with items 16 and 18 adopted 4-1, Commissioner Gambrill opposed
• Authorized settlements in Cobb County v. CRIF Solutions Real Estate, LLC and Cobb County v. CF MH Pine Haven, LLC
• Approved $171,366 for Wyndham Woods Sewer Extension design and $180,595 for Sope Creek Sewer Repairs design with Freese and Nichols
• Approved $190,914.59 change order for Noonday Creek Water Reclamation Facility Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation
• Approved $481,527.61 for playground replacements, court resurfacing, and tennis court fencing at multiple parks
• Approved $4,000,000 interfund transfer for security and access control at the Adult Detention Center
• Approved $252,320.25 for Mobile Data Computers for the Police Department
• Approved ranking of Atkins North America for 2022 SPLOST program management services (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with two presentations: an overview of criminal justice partners and case management, and an update on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program from its service providers. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational only.

• Presentation on criminal justice partners and case management
• Update on Emergency Rental Assistance Program from service providers

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session on July 13, 2021, receiving presentations on criminal justice case management and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session.

• Heard presentation on criminal justice partners and case management from District Attorney Flynn Broady
• Received updates on Emergency Rental Assistance Program from service providers including MUST Ministries, The Center for Family Resources, HomeFree-USA, and Star-C
• No formal actions taken during the work session

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a regular zoning hearing on July 6, 2021, to consider 28 zoning and special land use permit cases. The agenda includes 19 continued or held cases and 8 new business cases, covering properties across all four commission districts. The commission will make recommendations on these requests, which will then go to the Board of Commissioners for final decisions.

• Z-41-2021: 1759 Veterans Memorial Highway (Dist 4)
• Z-42-2021: Chastain Meadows Parkway (Dist 3)
• Z-43-2021: 4204 Dallas Acworth Highway (Dist 1)
• Z-44-2021: Dallas Highway (Dist 1)
• Z-47-2021: 800 Veterans Memorial Highway (Dist 4)

The Cobb County Planning Commission held a zoning hearing on July 6, 2021, and voted on multiple rezoning requests. The Commission recommended approval for eight cases, including a multi-family residential development (Z-30), a single-family subdivision (Z-40), a self-service storage facility (SLUP-5), and several commercial rezonings. It recommended denial for one case (Z-41) and held several other cases for further consideration at the August 3, 2021 hearing.

• Approved Z-49 (Rosalio Rangel) for a fence company, subject to conditions.
• Approved Z-22 (Orphee Nwal) for light automotive repair, subject to conditions.
• Approved Z-30 (Bonaventure Investments) for multi-family residential, subject to conditions.
• Approved Z-32 (Taylor Morrison) for a townhome community, with a reduction in units from 96 to 92.
• Approved Z-37 (North Georgia Timber) for storage/transportation, with a $95,000 contribution for road improvements.
• Approved Z-40 (Brazos-Hicks) for a single-family subdivision, subject to conditions.
• Approved SLUP-5 (Stein Investment Group) for a self-service storage facility, subject to conditions (4-1).
• Denied Z-41 (Century Construction) for light automotive repair and on-line furniture sales.

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive presentations on two topics: preliminary draft recommendations for the Cobb County 2050 Comprehensive Transportation Plan and information regarding the American Rescue Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational session.

• Presentation on preliminary draft recommendations for the Cobb County 2050 Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• Presentation on the American Rescue Plan

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive information on the draft 2050 Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the American Rescue Plan. No official action was taken on either item. The transportation presentation included preliminary recommendations and discussed the potential for a Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum in 2022.

• Received a presentation on the Cobb County 2050 Comprehensive Transportation Plan; no official action was taken.
• Received a presentation on the American Rescue Plan; no official action was taken.
• Discussed the development of a potential Mobility SPLOST referendum for 2022.
• Reviewed public engagement results for the transportation plan, including survey data on project priorities and tax support.
• Discussed a schedule for a potential 2022 referendum, with next steps including BOC consideration on July 13, 2021.

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and regular agenda covering a wide range of county business. Key items include approving budget amendments, purchasing fire apparatus, authorizing road projects and condemnations, and creating a new cyber security team. The board will also consider several grants, contracts, and a workers' compensation settlement.

• Approve purchase of one aerial ladder apparatus and four engines from Ten-8 for fire response
• Authorize expansion and renovation of Sheriff's Office training facilities using 2016 SPLOST funds
• Approve concept plan for Lower Roswell Road safety and operational improvements (Project E6020)
• Approve condemnation proceedings for South Barrett Reliever Phase 3 and Sandtown Road projects
• Approve creation of four Information Services positions and a new Cyber Security Team

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,575,000 appropriation to support food needs for those negatively affected by COVID-19 and grant administration fees, with Commissioner Gambrill opposed. The board also approved a consent agenda including numerous items such as grants, contracts, and budget amendments, and took action on several regular agenda items, including authorizing the purchase of fire apparatus and creating a new Cyber Security Team.

• Approved $1,575,000 appropriation for COVID-19 food support and admin fees (4-1, Gambrill opposed).
• Approved consent agenda items, including grants, contracts, and budget amendments (5-0).
• Authorized $4,733,845 purchase of one aerial ladder and four engines from Ten-8 (5-0).
• Authorized creation of four Information Services positions for a new Cyber Security Team (4-1, Gambrill opposed).
• Approved concept plan for Lower Roswell Road safety improvements (5-0).
• Authorized condemnation proceedings for South Barrett Reliever Phase 3 and amended Sandtown Road condemnation (5-0).
• Approved $5,000,000 transfer for Windy Hill Road improvements with Smyrna (5-0).
• Authorized RFP for classification and compensation study (5-0).

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning hearing to decide on a large number of rezoning, special land use permit (SLUP), and land use permit (LUP) cases. The agenda includes continued or held cases, new business, and other business items, with specific properties listed by address and district. This is a regular zoning meeting where the board will make decisions on these applications.

• Z-72-2020: Shallowford Road (Dist 2)
• Z-22-2021: 3011 Austell Road (Dist 4)
• Z-23-2021: 5912 Mableton Parkway, 648 Old Powder Springs Road, unaddressed parcel (Dist 4)
• Z-40-2021: 4380, 4421, 4470 Brazos Drive; 4365 Hicks Road; 780, 820 Concord Road (Dist 4)
• SLUP-3-2021: 1818, 1830 Austell Road (Dist 1)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a Redevelopment Overlay District for a mixed-use development at 2692 Sandy Plains Road, allowing up to 132 age-restricted apartments and 102 townhomes with retail space. The board also approved a rezoning for a package store at 2991 Powder Springs Road, denied a rezoning for a single-family subdivision on Queen Mill Road, and approved a special land use permit for a cellular tower at 928 Kennesaw Due West Road. Several other cases were continued or withdrawn.

• Approved ROD-1 (Atlantic Realty Acquisitions) for a mixed-use development at Sprayberry Crossing, 4-1 (Gambrill opposed).
• Approved Z-21 (Swamine LLC) for a package store at 2991 Powder Springs Road, 4-1 (Gambrill opposed).
• Denied Z-61 (Green Line Partners) for a single-family subdivision on Queen Mill Road, 5-0.
• Approved SLUP-2 (Diamond Towers) for a cellular tower at 928 Kennesaw Due West Road, 5-0.
• Approved consent agenda items including Z-8 (Beazer Homes) rezoning, Z-29 (Lashundra Henry) tutorial center, Z-34 (My Property Group) contracting office, Z-35 (Bartlett Heating & Cooling) HVAC contractor, LUP-15 (Marilyn Bragg) personal care home, LUP-16 (West Cobb Office Investors) dance studio, LUP-17 (Sandy Clough) artist studio, OB-27 (Siraj Lalani) site plan amendment, and OB-31 (Walton Communities) stipulation amendment, 5-0.
• Continued OB-32 (Walmart) stipulation amendment to July 20, 2021, 5-0.
• Held OB-33 (Parklane Capital II) settlement of litigation to July 20, 2021, 5-0.
• Withdrew OB-21 (OHC Wigley) without prejudice, 5-0.

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several transportation planning and design contracts, each exceeding $100,000, and consider designating a historic property. The consent agenda includes numerous grant acceptances, contract approvals, and routine items. The regular agenda includes road project contracts and a park improvement contract.

• Public hearing on $100,000+ transportation planning services for Cobb Parkway at Windy Hill Road Grade Separation, Austell-Powder Springs Trail, Noonday Creek Trail Extension
• Public hearing on $100,000+ engineering design services for Cumberland Multimodal Segment C
• Resolution to designate Union Field Fortifications at Henderson Road and Howell's Mill as historic property
• Acceptance of Flock License Plate Recognition systems donated by Vinings Village and Cobb County Public Safety Foundation
• Approval of contract for park improvements at Old Clarkdale Park under 2016 PARKS SPLOST

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to accept $73,824,239 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding, creating a new fund for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery program. The board also approved the consent agenda 5-0, with items 31 and 32 (accepting ERA2 rental assistance and ARPA funds) adopted 4-1, Commissioner Gambrill opposed. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution designating Union Field Fortifications at Henderson Road and Howell's Mill as a historic property.

• Accepted $73,824,239 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (4-1, Gambrill opposed)
• Accepted $7,241,827.84 in Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds (4-1, Gambrill opposed)
• Designated Union Field Fortifications as a historic property (5-0)
• Approved $10,170,970 FTA Section 5307 grant application (consent)
• Approved $1,141,698.52 contract for Old Clarkdale Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved $4,000,000 IGA with GDOT for Akers Mill Road Managed Lanes Access (5-0)
• Ratified $272,930.75 emergency repairs on Windy Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved $329,096.90 work order for Noonday Creek streambank stabilization (consent)

1:30 Work Session

This is the annual meeting of city and county elected officials under HB 489. The agenda includes a recap of the 2020 meeting, a review of the 2021 staff retreat, discussion of future joint projects, and open discussion. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• 2020 meeting recap
• 2021 staff retreat recap
• Future joint projects discussion
• Open discussion

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met in a special called work session to discuss the HB 489 Cobb Elected Officials Intergovernmental Strategy. The agenda included a recap of the 2020 meeting, an update on the 2021 managers and staff retreat, and open discussion with city mayors and staff. No official action was taken by the board.

• No official action taken by the Board

1:30 Work Session

This is a membership meeting of the Cobb Association of Realtors, not a county government meeting. The main item is a guest panel discussion with Cobb County commissioners about their hopes, dreams, and future plans for the county. The agenda also includes sponsor presentations, recognition of Realtor Emeritus members, and standard meeting formalities.

• Guest panel discussion with Cobb County commissioners on 'Hopes, Dreams and Future Plans for Cobb County'
• Meeting sponsor presentations by Kelly Combs (Northwest Exterminating) and Greg Epps (Georgia MLS)
• REALTOR Emeritus recognition for Barbara Thurmond and Bruce Ailion

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners attended a panel discussion hosted by the Cobb Association of Realtors on June 2, 2021. No official action was taken by the Board during the meeting.

• No official action taken by the Board

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a regular zoning hearing to consider a large agenda of continued, new, and other business cases. The items include rezoning requests, land use permits, and special land use permits across multiple districts. Most cases are scheduled for public hearing and recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

• Z-61-2020: 6436 Ivey Road and 6350/6370 Queen Mill Road (BOC only)
• Z-8-2021: 750 Lost Mountain Road/691 McConnell Road (BOC only)
• Z-26-2021: 2394/2424 Sewell Mill Road and unaddressed parcel (BOC only)
• Z-40-2021: multiple parcels on Brazos Drive, Hicks Road, and Concord Road
• SLUP-5-2021: 2925 Gordy Parkway and Shallowford Road

The Cobb County Planning Commission held a zoning hearing on June 1, 2021, and took action on several cases. The most significant decision was forwarding the ROD-1 application for a mixed-use development at 2692 Sandy Plains Road to the Board of Commissioners with no recommendation for approval or denial. The commission also recommended approval of four consent agenda items, recommended denial of a cellular tower special use permit (SLUP-2) but then forwarded it without recommendation after a tie vote, and held or continued multiple other cases to the July 6, 2021 hearing.

• Forwarded ROD-1 (Atlantic Realty Acquisitions) to BOC with no recommendation (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Z-35 (Bartlett Heating & Cooling), LUP-15 (Marilyn Bragg), LUP-16 (West Cobb Office Investors), LUP-17 (Sandy Clough) (3-0)
• Held Z-37 (North Georgia Timber) until July 6, 2021 (3-0)
• Held Z-27 (KCG Development) until July 6, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued Z-32 (Taylor Morrison) until July 6, 2021 (3-0)
• Held Z-25 (Furniture and Mattress Warehouse) until July 6, 2021 (3-0)
• Forwarded SLUP-2 (Diamond Towers) to BOC with no recommendation after tie votes (4-0)
• Recommended deletion of Z-29 (LaShundra Henry) to LPSP with conditions (4-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a $4,349,133 contract with Creative Bus Sales for 22 paratransit vehicles, and appointed Michael S. Brantley as PARKS Director. The consent agenda, including settlements, contracts, and budget amendments, was adopted 5-0. All regular agenda items passed unanimously.

• Approved $4,349,133 for 22 CobbLinc paratransit buses (5-0)
• Appointed Michael S. Brantley as PARKS Director (5-0)
• Approved $474,401.46 contract for 2021 Countywide Pavement Marking (consent)
• Approved $341,211 HVAC contract for Magistrate and State Courts (consent)
• Authorized three lawsuit settlements (consent, 5-0)
• Approved revised Fire Marshal fee schedule (consent)
• Approved non-objection to Austell annexation of 5.79-acre tract (consent)
• Approved $1,076,550 for Police Vehicle Evidence Building (5-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning hearing to consider a large number of zoning and land-use permit applications. The agenda includes continued or held cases from previous meetings, as well as new business. Decisions will affect specific properties across the county, with many involving rezonings and special land-use permits.

• Z-72-2020: Shallowford Road (Dist 2)
• ROD-1-2020: 2692 Sandy Plains Road/East Piedmont Road (Dist 3)
• Z-23-2021: 5912 Mableton Parkway, 648 Old Powder Springs Road, unaddressed parcel (Dist 4)
• Z-52-2020: Six Flags Parkway (Dist 4)
• LUP-11-2021: 2950 Mars Hill Church Road (Dist 1)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (Z-19) for a 58.95-acre property at 4321 Macland Road, allowing a 110-home single-family subdivision with open space. The board also approved a rezoning for a grocery store at 3815 Hopkins Road and a sign shop on Six Flags Parkway, among other consent agenda items. Several other rezoning requests were withdrawn or continued to future hearings.

• Approved Z-19 rezoning to R-15/OSC for 110 single-family homes at 4321 Macland Road (4-1)
• Approved Z-18 rezoning to NRC for a grocery store at 3815 Hopkins Road (consent agenda)
• Approved Z-52 rezoning to LI for a sign shop at 436/440 Six Flags Parkway (consent agenda)
• Approved Z-20 rezoning to LRC for retail/office at 1660 Mars Hill Road (consent agenda)
• Approved LUP-11 temporary RV occupancy for 9 months at 2950 Mars Hill Church Road (consent agenda)
• Approved LUP-14 temporary educational use for 24 months at 260 Hawkins Store Road (consent agenda)
• Approved O.B. 14 site plan amendment for Security Vault Works at 1380 East-West Connector (consent agenda)
• Approved O.B. 22, 23, 25, 26 stipulation amendments (consent agenda)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on spending $100,000 or more for engineering design services under the 2016 SPLOST transportation program and for parks program management services. The board will also consider a consent agenda with contracts for police body cameras, water system work, and multiple road projects, plus several transportation planning agreements.

• Public hearing on $100,000+ engineering design for 2016 SPLOST transportation projects
• Public hearing on $100,000+ parks program management for 2022 SPLOST and prior programs
• Contract with Axon Enterprises for in-car/body-worn cameras, Tasers, and video evidence system for Sheriff's Department
• Creation of eight new Street Light Districts
• Resurfacing Contract 2021-2 Local Roads (South) with Bartow Paving Company, Inc.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and multiple transportation contracts, including a $4.2 million resurfacing contract with Bartow Paving Company and a $2.4 million contract with SD&C for Sandtown Road improvements. They also ratified emergency drainage repairs on Olde Towne Parkway, approved a $2.1 million Axon contract for police body cameras and Tasers, and authorized condemnation proceedings for seven parcels on South Barrett Reliever. All votes were 5-0 except for the Mableton Parkway pedestrian grant (4-1) and the Development Authority reappointment (4-1).

• Approved $4,210,811.84 resurfacing contract with Bartow Paving (5-0)
• Approved $2,379,261.30 Sandtown Road improvements contract with SD&C (5-0)
• Ratified $685,879.47 emergency drainage repairs on Olde Towne Parkway (5-0)
• Approved $2,096,505.58 Axon contract for Sheriff's body cameras and Tasers (5-0)
• Authorized condemnation on seven parcels for South Barrett Reliever Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved $2,177,185.00 Mableton Parkway pedestrian grant application (4-1)
• Reappointed Clark Hungerford to Development Authority (4-1)
• Approved eight new street light districts (5-0)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a regular zoning hearing with 23 cases on the agenda, including continued cases, new business, and land use permit applications. The commission will make recommendations on these items, which will then go to the Board of Commissioners for final decisions.

• Z-52-2020: Six Flags Parkway (District 4)
• Z-61-2020: 6436 Ivey Road / 6350-6370 Queen Mill Road (District 4)
• Z-21-2021: 2991 Powder Springs Road (District 4)
• Z-22-2021: 3011 Austell Road (District 4)
• Z-23-2021: 5912 Mableton Parkway, 648 Old Powder Springs Road, unaddressed parcel (District 4)

The Cobb County Planning Commission held a zoning hearing on May 4, 2021, and took action on multiple cases. They recommended approval of several rezoning requests, including a sign shop, a grocery store, a residential subdivision, and a retail/office development, each with specific conditions. They also recommended denial of two rezoning requests and held several other cases for further consideration at the June 1, 2021 hearing.

• Approved consent agenda including LUP-14 (Shiloh Hills Christian School) and Z-18 (Twigs Farmers Market) (5-0)
• Approved Z-52 (Carl Edward Dills) rezoning to LI for sign shop with conditions (5-0)
• Denied Z-61 (Green Line Partners) rezoning to RA-5/R-20 (5-0)
• Held Z-72 (North Point Ministries) until June 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Held ROD-1 (Atlantic Realty Acquisitions) until June 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Z-8 (Beazer Homes) rezoning to R-20/OSC with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Z-19 (Traton, LLC) rezoning to R-15/OSC with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Z-20 (Cobb County BOC) rezoning to LRC (3-1, Porter opposed, Vault absent)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive information from the Sustainability, Waste, and Beautification Department, including proposed ordinance amendments and FY22 budget needs. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Presentation from Sustainability, Waste, and Beautification Department
• Ordinance amendments to be discussed
• FY22 budget needs for the department

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session where the Sustainability, Waste, and Beautification Department presented its FY22 budget needs and proposed solutions for trash, recycling, and litter issues. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the session; it was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; presentation only

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a COVID-19 update, proclamations, and public comment. The consent agenda includes numerous water system contracts, technology purchases, and a hazardous waste reimbursement. The regular agenda features condemnation proceedings for road projects, several transportation contracts, and a reversal of funding for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game.

• Condemnation proceedings for five parcels on South Barrett Reliever Phase 3 and two parcels on Sandtown Road
• Contract with Baldwin Paving for Resurfacing Contract 2021-3 Local Roads (North)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority for Marietta Transfer Center Relocation and Maintenance Facility Expansion
• Reversal of previously approved funding for safety, security, and transportation expenses for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game
• Reimbursement of $392,414.61 from Hazardous Waste Trust Fund for Cheatham Rd Landfill compliance

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Lewallen Construction Company for the Kennesaw Mountain Pedestrian Improvements project, not to exceed $8,198,587.99, and also approved a related construction agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The board also approved a $4.2M resurfacing contract for local roads, several water system contracts, and various other items on the consent and regular agendas.

• Approved $8,198,587.99 contract with Lewallen Construction for Kennesaw Mountain Pedestrian Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $4,207,423.38 resurfacing contract with Baldwin Paving for Local Roads (North) (5-0)
• Approved $327,918.00 armored vehicle purchase for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $527,000.00 thermal scanning system for Adult Detention Center (5-0)
• Approved $103,558.50 for replacement body armor for S.W.A.T. Team (5-0)
• Approved $134,762.50 construction contract with K.M. Davis for Wilderness Way water feed (5-0)
• Approved $392,414.61 reimbursement from Hazardous Waste Trust Fund for landfill compliance (5-0)
• Approved $67,908.34 medical settlement with Grady Memorial Hospital (5-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning hearing to decide on 26 cases, including continued or held cases and new business. The agenda includes rezoning requests, land use permits, and special land use permits across multiple districts. No specific recommendations or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Z-52-2020: Six Flags Parkway (District 4)
• Z-61-2020: 6436 Ivey Road / 6350-6370 Queen Mill Road (District 4)
• Z-1-2021: Riverside Parkway (District 4)
• Z-6-2021: 6590 Mableton Parkway (District 4)
• LUP-13-2021: 490 Pineland Road (District 4)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing multiple rezoning and permit applications, including townhome developments, a restaurant, and various site plan amendments. The board also denied a temporary land use permit for granite fabrication and a site plan approval for private streets, and approved several other business items including road frontage reductions and stipulation amendments.

• Approved consent agenda with Z-1 (townhomes), Z-6 (townhomes), Z-12 (townhomes), Z-14 (restaurant), LPSP-1, LUP-10, LUP-13, O.B. 12, O.B. 13, O.B. 15, O.B. 18, O.B. 19, and Z-15 (health studio) (5-0)
• Denied LUP-12 (temporary land use permit for granite fabrication) (5-0)
• Denied O.B. 8 (site plan approval for private streets) (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 16 (reduction of public road frontage) (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 17 (reduction of public road frontage) (5-0)
• Approved O.B. 20 (Kroger site plan and stipulation amendment) (4-1, Birrell opposed)
• Amended previously adopted approval of OB-027 (2020) with additional stipulations (5-0)
• Amended previously adopted approval of Z-10 (2021) with additional stipulations (5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two sewer projects with consultant fees likely exceeding $100,000, and will vote on a wide range of consent and regular agenda items. These include sewer and road contracts, precinct boundary changes, new staff positions, and authorizing legal action against Bank of America and Wells Fargo over mortgage lending practices.

• Public hearings for Wyndham Woods Sewer Extension (S1138) and FY21 Sope Creek Sewer Repairs (S2075), each with consultant fees likely over $100,000
• Authorize legal action against Bank of America and Wells Fargo over improper mortgage origination and lending activity
• Approve Resurfacing Contract 2021-1 with C.W. Matthews Contracting for countywide major thoroughfares
• Authorize sale of surplus property at 404 Virginia Place and 6587 Factory Shoals Rd, Marietta
• Create two Assistant DA, two Legal Administrative Specialist, two Investigator, and one Criminal Intelligence Analyst positions

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a $8,393,334.81 contract with C.W. Matthews Contracting Company for countywide major thoroughfare resurfacing. The board also approved a $1.26 million property purchase for a new cabinet shop, multiple data center technology purchases, and a one-time 3% bonus payment for non-sworn employees. Several items were approved with 4-1 votes, with Commissioner Gambrill opposing.

• Approved $8.39M resurfacing contract with C.W. Matthews (5-0)
• Approved $1.26M purchase of industrial building at 1970 McCollum Parkway (5-0)
• Approved $2.05M storage hardware purchase from Prosys for new data center (5-0)
• Approved $1.67M network hardware purchase from Presidio for new data center (5-0)
• Approved $2.77M Tyler Technologies EnerGov software contract (5-0)
• Approved one-time 3% salary bonus for non-sworn employees (5-0)
• Authorized lawsuits against Bank of America and Wells Fargo for predatory lending (5-0)
• Approved $275,961.39 for new District Attorney positions (4-1)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on April 6, 2021, to consider a consent agenda, continued cases, and new business. The agenda lists 25 zoning and land-use items, including 10 new cases and several continued or held cases. The board will decide or discuss these items, which range from rezoning requests to special land-use permits.

• Z-14-2021: 2063 Canton Road (District 3)
• Z-15-2021: 4618 Woodstock Road (District 3)
• Z-16-2021: 1949 Lost Mountain Road (District 1)
• Z-17-2021: 2196 Cobb Parkway (District 1)
• Z-18-2021: 3815 Hopkins Road (District 4)

The Cobb County Planning Commission held a zoning hearing on April 6, 2021, and took action on several cases. It recommended denial of Z-11 (condominiums) and LUP-12 (granite fabrication), and approved Z-6, Z-12, Z-15, and Z-20 with conditions. Five cases were held until the May 4 hearing, and several others were withdrawn or continued.

• Recommended denial of Z-11 (condominiums) (5-0)
• Recommended denial of LUP-12 (granite fabrication) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-6 (townhomes) with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-12 (townhomes) with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-15 (health studio) with conditions (5-0)
• Held Z-20 (retail/office) until May 4 (4-1)
• Held Z-61, Z-72, ROD-1, Z-8, Z-18 until May 4 (5-0 each)
• Approved consent agenda including Z-1, Z-14, LPSP-1, LUP-10, LUP-13 (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with three presentations. They will receive an annual update on Truist Park and The Battery, hear about the state of the Elections Department and its FY22 budget needs, and consider information regarding Boards and Authorities. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Annual update on Truist Park and The Battery
• State of the Elections Department and FY22 budget needs
• Information regarding Boards and Authorities

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session with presentations on Truist Park and The Battery, the Elections Department's FY22 budget needs, and Boards and Authorities. No official action was taken on any of the items presented.

• Received annual update on Truist Park and The Battery; no action taken.
• Heard presentation on Elections Department FY22 budget requests and proposed legislation impacts; no action taken.
• Received information on Boards and Authorities; no action taken.

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will receive a COVID-19 update from Cobb/Douglas Public Health and hold a public hearing before expending over $100,000 for Department of Transportation program management services, including the 2022 SPLOST Transportation Improvement Program. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as contracts, grants, and budget amendments, while the regular agenda features creation of new court positions, several transportation contracts, and a property sale.

• Public hearing for DOT program management services over $100,000 for 2022 SPLOST and other programs
• Construction contract with Heavy Constructors, Inc. for South Cobb Water Reclamation Facility Chemical Tank Replacement
• Resolution opposing House Bill 302 regarding regulatory fees
• Contract for sale of 1.384 acres at Barrett Parkway and Macland Road to West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory
• Funding for safety, security, and transportation for 2021 MLB All-Star Game

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as revised, with a 5-0 vote, except for two items. Item 3, renewing NACo membership, was adopted 4-1 with Commissioner Gambrill opposed, and the funding was amended to be prorated from April 1, 2021, and paid from federal lobbyist funds. Item 12, a resolution on the Public Library Board of Trustees appointment process, was also adopted 4-1 with Commissioner Gambrill opposed.

• Approved consent agenda as revised, 5-0, with exceptions to Item 3 and Item 12.
• Adopted Item 3, NACo membership renewal for $9,728.25, 4-1, with funding prorated from April 1, 2021, from federal lobbyist funds.
• Adopted Item 12, resolution for Public Library Board of Trustees appointment process, 4-1.
• Approved a construction contract with Heavy Constructors, Inc. for $102,875.00 for the South Cobb Water Reclamation Facility Chemical Tank Replacement.
• Ratified emergency work and payment to Wade Coots Company, Inc. for $184,655.80 for Tramore Park Sewer Emergency Repairs.
• Approved a sole source agreement with Walden Ashworth Associates, Inc. for $59,500.00 for Laura Lake Dam Rehabilitation design services.
• Adopted a resolution authorizing submission of the FY21 CobbLinc Transit Program of Projects to the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority.
• Approved a contract with SD&C, Inc. for $1,106,125.55 for Buckner Road Sidewalk.

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning hearing to decide on a consent agenda of 6 cases, hear 1 continued case, and consider 1 new business case. Several previously scheduled cases have been withdrawn or continued and will not be heard. The agenda is mostly procedural, with specific zoning decisions to be made.

• Consent agenda includes Z-39-2020 (Puckett Drive), Z-59-2020 (3932 Atlanta Road), Z-3-2021 (3587 Carson Lane), Z-9-2021 (2695 Austell Road), LUP-9-2021 (860 Old Alabama Road), SLUP-1-2021 (Tramore Pointe Parkway)
• Continued case to be heard: Z-54-2020 (3442 Childers Road, BOC only)
• New business case: Z-10-2021 (2520 Austell Road)
• Withdrawn cases include Z-52-2020 (Six Flags Parkway), Z-61-2020 (Ivey Road/Queen Mill Road), Z-72-2020 (Shallowford Road), ROD-1-2020 (Sandy Plains Road), Z-1-2021 (Riverside Parkway), Z-6-2021 (Mableton Parkway), Z-8-2021 (Lost Mountain Road), Z-11-2021 (Leland Drive), Z-12-2021 (Austell Road), Z-13-2021 (McClure Road)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a zoning hearing on March 16, 2021, and voted 5-0 to approve a consent agenda containing multiple rezoning and permit requests, including a rezoning for a subdivision, a professional office, a single-family residence, a convenience store, a temporary land use permit, and a special land use permit for a fuel truck loading terminal. The board also approved several other business items, including a lot size reduction, a site plan amendment, and a stipulation amendment. All other cases on the agenda were continued to the April 6, 2021 Planning Commission hearing or the April 20, 2021 BOC hearing.

• Approved Z-39: Rezoning from CF and GC to RA-5 for a 26-unit subdivision at 637 and 667 Puckett Drive.
• Approved Z-59: Rezoning from R-20 to R-15 for a professional office at 3932 Atlanta Road, with a 20-foot rear setback.
• Approved Z-3: Rezoning from PSC to R-12 for a single-family residence at 3587 Carson Lane.
• Approved Z-9: Rezoning from CF and GC to NRC for a convenience store at 2695 Austell Road, with prohibited uses including fuel sales.
• Approved LUP-9: Temporary Land Use Permit for 6 months for an accessory structure at 860 Old Alabama Road.
• Approved SLUP-1: Special Land Use Permit for a fuel truck loading terminal for Colonial Pipeline Company.
• Approved O.B. 9: Site plan and stipulation amendment for Barrett Farm Developers, LLC.
• Approved O.B. 6: Lot size reduction to 16,534 square feet for D. Gernatt Homes, LLC.

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing Jerica Richardson and Monique Sheffield to the Solid Waste Management Authority and approving the election of its 2021 officers. They will also approve the minutes from March 10, 2020, and receive an update from the Sustainability, Waste, and Beautification Department on privatized facilities and environmental programs.

• Approve appointments of Jerica Richardson and Monique Sheffield to the Solid Waste Management Authority
• Approve election of 2021 officers for the Solid Waste Management Authority
• Approve minutes of March 10, 2020
• Update on privatized facilities and environmental programs (litter, solid waste, recycling)

The Cobb County Solid Waste Management Authority approved the appointment of Jerica Richardson and Monique Sheffield to the Authority and elected officers for 2021, including Lisa Cupid as Chairwoman and Jerica Richardson as Vice Chair. The board also approved the minutes of the March 10, 2020 meeting. No official action was taken on the annual update from the Sustainability, Waste and Beautification Department, which was presented for information only.

• Approved the appointment of Jerica Richardson and Monique Sheffield to the Solid Waste Management Authority (3-0).
• Elected 2021 officers: Lisa Cupid as Chairwoman, Jerica Richardson as Vice Chair, the Finance Director as Secretary/Treasurer, and the Clerk to the Board as Clerk to the Authority (4-0).
• Approved the minutes of the March 10, 2020 meeting (4-0).

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including water system work orders, public safety grant applications, and infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes presentations for local awards and various board appointments.

• Public hearing for a federal legislative consulting services contract
• Juvenile Court agreement with Truancy Intervention Project Georgia, Inc. for $5,000.00
• Water system work order for 4793 Fairville Court via W. E. Contracting Co., Inc.
• Water system work order for 2710 Ashbury Point Lane via Ray Campbell Contracting Company, Inc.
• Public hearing for consultant services exceeding $100,000.00 for Wyndham Woods Sewer Extension

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, not to exceed $2,000,000, to establish a COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center and 311/Customer Relationship Management Software. The board also approved a FY2021 merit/step increase for eligible full-time sworn staff, with an estimated cost of $1,208,570 for the General Fund and $886,009 for the Fire Fund. Several other items were approved, including contracts for drainage repairs, a right-of-way acquisition with GDOT, and various appointments to county boards.

• Approved contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center, up to $2,000,000 (4-1, Gambrill opposed).
• Approved FY2021 Merit/Step increase for eligible full-time sworn staff, effective March 21, 2021.
• Approved contract with Chatfield Contracting, Inc. for drainage repairs on Heritage Trace Drive, up to $126,500.
• Approved Reimbursable Contract with GDOT for right-of-way acquisition for Bob Callan Trunk Trail, Phase 2, Segment B (4-1, Gambrill opposed).
• Approved condemnation proceedings on eleven parcels on Canton Road Corridor.
• Approved contract with W. E. Contracting Company, Inc. for renovations at Lions Park.
• Approved allocation of 2016 SPLOST revenues above projections to eligible County departments (4-1, Gambrill opposed).
• Approved multiple appointments and reappointments to county boards and commissions.

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a regular zoning hearing. The agenda includes withdrawn cases, continued cases not to be heard, a consent agenda of six items, continued cases to be heard, and three new business cases. The commission will decide on these zoning and land-use applications.

• Z-11-2021 Dist 2 Leland Drive (new business)
• Z-12-2021 Dist 4 2818 Austell Road (new business)
• LUP-9-2021 Dist 4 860 Old Alabama Road (new business)
• Consent agenda includes Z-39-2020 Puckett Drive, Z-59-2020 3932 Atlanta Road, Z-3-2021 3587 Carson Lane, Z-9-2021 2695 Austell Road, Z-10-2021 2520 Austell Road, SLUP-1-2021 Tramore Pointe Parkway
• Continued to be heard: ROD-1-2020 2692 Sandy Plains Road/East Piedmont Road, Z-1-2021 Riverside Parkway, Z-6-2021 6590 Mableton Parkway, Z-8-2021 750 Lost Mountain Road/691 McConnell Road

The Cobb County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to adopt temporary rules allowing virtual participation in zoning hearings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission also continued several zoning cases to the April 6, 2021 hearing, and recommended approval of multiple rezoning and land use requests, subject to conditions.

• Adopted virtual participation rules for PC zoning hearings (5-0)
• Continued ROD-1 (Sprayberry Crossing) to April 6, 2021, with no further continuances (5-0)
• Continued Z-1 (Kerley Family Homes) to April 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Z-12 (Traton, LLC) to April 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Z-3, Z-39, Z-59, and Z-9 (5-0)
• Held Z-6, Z-8, and Z-11 until April 6, 2021 (5-0 each)
• Recommended approval of Z-10 (convenience store with fuel) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved LUP-9 (accessory structure occupancy) for 6 months with conditions (5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting a $22,880,880.20 Emergency Rental Assistance grant to provide rent relief for residents affected by COVID-19. The agenda also includes numerous consent items such as grants, contracts, easements, and donations, plus regular agenda items on transportation projects and appointments. Public comment is scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Accept $22,880,880.20 Emergency Rental Assistance grant for COVID-19 rent relief
• Authorize pre-disaster mitigation grant for demolition of three flood-prone homes
• Approve contract with PMAM Corporation for false alarm billing and tracking
• Authorize renewal of CobbLinc cleaning services contract with Public Facilities & Services, Inc.
• Approve change order for 800 MHz Radio System infrastructure with Motorola Solutions

The Board accepted a $22,880,880.20 Emergency Rental Assistance grant to provide rent relief for residents affected by COVID-19, and approved related funding and partnerships. The consent agenda was adopted 5-0, with one item (Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant) adopted 4-1. The Board also approved the appointment of a new Purchasing Director and several other administrative items.

• Accepted $22,880,880.20 Emergency Rental Assistance grant (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda 5-0; item 5 (flood mitigation grant) 4-1
• Appointed Roger L. Ball as Purchasing Director (4-1)
• Approved $1.2M for Water System vehicles via state contracts
• Accepted $575,000.25 Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant for flood-prone homes (4-1)
• Approved $1M CARES Act funds for CobbLinc Cumberland Circulator (4-1)
• Approved renewal of CobbLinc cleaning contract up to $342,034
• Approved Tyler Technologies contract for property assessment privatization

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive presentations on FY22 budget priorities and the budget process, as well as a list of 2016 SPLOST revenue over projections. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Presentation on FY22 budget priorities and budget process
• Presentation of 2016 SPLOST Revenue over Projection list

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive presentations on FY22 budget priorities and the 2016 SPLOST revenue over projection list. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning meeting to consider land-use and zoning cases. The agenda includes two new regular cases (LUP-4-2021 and LUP-7-2021), two continued cases to be heard (Z-54-2020 and Z-70-2020), and a consent agenda of multiple zoning and land-use items. Several cases are listed as withdrawn or continued and not to be heard.

• LUP-4-2021: 1943 Austell Circle (Dist 1) - new land-use case
• LUP-7-2021: 3498 Nantucket Drive (Dist 2) - new land-use case
• Z-54-2020: 3442 Childers Road (Dist 2) - continued case, BOC only
• Z-70-2020: Gaydon Road (Dist 4) - continued case, BOC only
• Consent agenda includes 10 zoning and land-use cases across districts

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (Z-70) from R-30 to R-20 for a 30.459-acre property on Gaydon Road, allowing a 44-home single-family residential subdivision. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple rezoning and temporary land use permits, denied one temporary permit, and continued several other cases to the next hearing.

• Approved Z-70 rezoning to R-20 for 44-home subdivision (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 items including rezoning and temporary permits (5-0)
• Denied LUP-4 temporary permit for more adults/vehicles at 1943 Austell Circle (5-0)
• Approved LUP-7 temporary RV occupancy for 6 months at 3498 Nantucket Drive (5-0)
• Continued O.B. 8 site plan approval to March 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Z-54 rezoning to March 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted virtual participation procedures for March and April hearings (5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board will conduct public hearings for several water main replacement projects and proposed updates to various county chapters. Additional items include COVID-19 updates, grant applications, and various infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing for West Cobb Miscellaneous Water Main Replacement (Program No. W2411)
• Public hearing for Northeast Cobb Miscellaneous Water Main Replacement (Program No. W2400)
• Public hearing for South Cobb Miscellaneous Water Main Replacement (Program No. W2398)
• Proposed amendments to 12 county chapters including Zoning and Building Regulations
• Contract with Glosson Enterprises, LLC for Canton Road Corridor improvements

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on February 2, 2021, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes 11 withdrawn or continued cases not to be heard, 8 consent agenda items, 2 continued cases to be heard, and 4 new business cases. The board will decide on these zoning and land-use permit applications.

• Z-1-2021: Riverside Parkway (new business)
• Z-7-2021: 4706 Ecton Drive (new business)
• LUP-4-2021: 1943 Austell Circle (new business)
• LUP-7-2021: 3498 Nantucket Drive (new business)
• Consent agenda includes 8 items (Z-2-2021, Z-4-2021, Z-5-2021, LUP-1-2021, LUP-2-2021, LUP-3-2021, LUP-6-2021, LUP-8-2021)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a three-day retreat to discuss governance, board priorities, and receive updates from various county departments. The agenda includes presentations from the county manager, finance, public safety, transportation, and other agencies. This is a work session focused on planning and information, not a regular voting meeting.

• Governance and board priorities discussion with Ken Jarrard of Jarrard & Davis
• County Manager update by Jackie McMorris
• Finance update by Bill Volckmann
• Public Safety update by Randy Crider
• Transportation/Transit update by Erica Parish

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive information about an upcoming recommendation for changes to the Cobb County Code. Public hearings on the draft code amendments are scheduled for January 26 and February 9, 2021. The amendments cover multiple chapters of the county code, including zoning, building regulations, and alcoholic beverages.

• Presentation on upcoming recommendation of changes to the Cobb County Code
• Public hearings scheduled for January 26 and February 9, 2021
• Draft amendments cover Chapters 6 (Alcoholic Beverages), 18 (Building Regulations), 22 (Cable Communications), 50 (Environment), 54 (Fire Prevention), 66 (Historic Preservation), 78 (Licenses), 106 (Streets), 110 (Subdivisions), 118 (Traffic), 122 (Utilities), and 134 (Zoning)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold the first public hearing on proposed amendments to 11 county code chapters, covering topics from alcohol and zoning to utilities and traffic. The board will also consider a 2021 legislative agenda, a contract for CobbLinc bus overhauls, and several transportation project agreements. Numerous appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions are also on the agenda.

• First public hearing on amendments to Chapters 6, 18, 22, 50, 54, 66, 78, 106, 110, 118, 122, and 134
• Contract with ABC Bus, Inc. for CobbLinc Express bus fleet overhaul (CCDOT Contract No. 001590)
• Resolution to levy ad valorem tax to repay Cobb County School District Short-Term Construction Notes, Series 2021
• Annexation notice of non-objection for 7.1-acre tract at 2810 Spring Rd. into City of Smyrna
• Approval of 2021 legislative agenda and voting practice on policy measures

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a legislative work session to discuss the county's 2021 major policy areas and specific policy issues with state legislators. The agenda includes recognition of attendees and a review of delegation policy areas and additional initiatives, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

• Discussion of BOC 2021 Major Policy Areas
• Review of Specific Policy Issues
• Delegation Policy Areas
• Additional Initiatives

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met for a legislative brief with the Cobb Delegation and elected officials. Chairwoman Cupid presented the 2021 major policy areas, and delegation members discussed policy initiatives. No official action was taken by the Board.

• No official action taken by the Board

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2021 Title VI Program Update for CobbLinc transit. The board will vote on consent agenda items including tax penalty waivers, tax lien enforcement, and various contracts, as well as regular agenda items on COVID-19 relief, including rent relief and CARES fund amendments.

• Public hearing on 2021 Title VI Program Update for CobbLinc
• Extend deadline to waive penalty and interest on 2020 property tax bills until April 15, 2021
• Approve emergency funding for rent relief for residents affected by COVID-19
• Authorize condemnation proceedings on two parcels on Canton Road Corridor (Project No. X2602)
• Approve 2021 Countywide Unit Price Contracts with 19 bidders for construction and maintenance services