Forsyth County public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hear public comments on alcohol license renewals and zoning changes, including a rezoning from agricultural to industrial districts. The board will also vote on contracts for equipment repairs, siren maintenance, and a strategic planning retreat.
- Renewal of alcohol licenses for Sip Wine & Spirits and Forsyth World of Beverage
- Public hearing on rezoning from A1/R1 to M1 with reduced parking for parcels 107-006, 107-053, 107-005, and 106-080
- Approval of contracts for testing repairs ($11,500), siren maintenance ($15,525), and a strategic planning retreat
- Public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance to eliminate the section on Vicious Animals
- Approval of contracts for irrigation maintenance ($15,525), portable toilet rentals ($8,900), and grease trap pumping ($8,900)
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing various contracts, grant applications, and personnel appointments. Key discussions include infrastructure projects, public safety equipment, and a proposed ordinance to prohibit engine braking within the county.
- Task Order for $1,573,000.00 for Construction Management for the Fowler WRF Return Flow to Lake Lanier Phase 2 Project
- Proposed ordinance to prohibit engine or 'Jake' braking within the County
- County-initiated rezoning from M1 to CBD at 2110 and 2120 Keith Bridge Road
- FEMA grant application for $69,587.27 for Fire Department Fitness and Wellness Equipment
- Request for a traffic signal on Bethelview Road (S.R. 141) at Chamblee Gap Road
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will vote on zoning changes, approve public safety contracts including a $7.5 million radio system upgrade, and hold public hearings on a revised impact fee ordinance and sewer usage of ARPA funds.
- Public hearing on revised Impact Fee Ordinance for commercial/industrial uses
- Public hearing on Forsyth County Sewer Usage of ARPA Funds Ordinance
- Approval of $7,498,398 Motorola Solutions radio system upgrade
- Public hearing on zoning variance for Pilgrim Mill Family Partnership
- Public hearing on zoning variance for Godwin Land Development
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Board of Commissioners will discuss various infrastructure contracts, emergency operations plans, and professional service agreements. Key items include public safety technology upgrades and several capital projects for water and park facilities.
- Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $7,498,398 for Public Safety Radio System upgrades
- Professional Design Services Agreement with Lose & Associates, Inc. for $2,480,000 for Sharon Springs Park Campus
- Engineering services with HDR Engineering, Inc. for $4,291,055 regarding Fowler Return Flow to Lake Lanier
- Workday implementation and subscription services totaling over $4 million via Precision Task Group, Inc.
- Proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding data centers, dumpster access, and signage
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several residential and commercial rezoning requests and a variance for a front setback. The meeting includes decisions on water facility improvements and the ratification of various grants and service contracts.
- Lanier Contracting Company contracts for Welwyn and Woodbury Lift Stations ($415,364.52) and Antioch Water Plant ($381,899.00)
- Newterra Corporation, Inc. contract for odor control carbon replacement ($129,887.52)
- Rezoning request by Toll Brothers, Inc. for 38 residential lots on 33.737 acres
- Rezoning request by Grand Communities, LLC for 54 residential lots on 58.876 acres
- Proposed fee schedule for dog permits and modifications to the Animal Control Ordinance
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution declaring SPLOST election results and a grant application for road maintenance exceeding $3.1 million. The session also includes various contract awards for water services, parks, and public safety.
- Application for FY 2025 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant up to $3,130,330.18
- Resolution declaring the SPLOST election results
- Award of $415,364.52 to Lanier Contracting Company for Welwyn and Woodbury Lift Stations
- Award of $381,899.00 to Lanier Contracting Company for Antioch Water Plant repairs
- Proposed moratorium on construction trailer prohibitions in Coal Mountain Overlay
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple zoning condition amendments, rezoning requests, and sketch plats. The meeting includes public hearings on a revised Impact Fee Ordinance and amendments to the Unified Development Code.
- Public hearing on a revised Impact Fee Ordinance to add road impact fees for commercial, industrial, and institutional uses
- Proposed $375,857.36 contract with Lanier Contracting Company to convert the Jot'Em Down Water Storage Tank into a materials storage facility
- Proposed $268,228.00 for utility network implementation with Timmons Group, Inc.
- Acceptance of a $340,177.00 COSSUP grant for behavioral health and medicated assisted treatment services
- Acceptance of a $166,560.60 HEAT grant for the Sheriff's Office
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several grant applications and budget resolutions for the Sheriff's Office and senior services. The session includes reviews of multiple county-initiated rezoning requests and an annexation proposal by the City of Cumming.
- Allocation of $1,351,626.47 in Opioid Settlement Funds
- Budget resolution of $483,564.00 for Legacy Link senior services
- Grant application for $166,560.60 for the Sheriff's Office HEAT Program
- Task order of $375,857.36 for Lanier Contracting Company to convert a water storage tank
- City of Cumming annexation of approximately 18.292 acres
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several sewer reservation agreements and construction service contracts. The meeting includes public hearings on rezoning and design variances, as well as new business regarding residential and commercial rezoning requests.
- Task Order No. 13 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $1,463,650.00 for Fowler Water Reclamation Facility Return Flow Phase 1
- Bid 24-50-5211 to Signature Tennis Courts, Inc. for $31,500.00 for Midway Park Tennis to Pickleball conversion
- Change Order #7 with Vertical Earth, Inc. for $80,405.17 for Coal Mountain Connector waterlines
- Rezoning request from Godley Group of Atlanta, LLC for a 155,000 sq. ft. indoor commercial recreational facility
- Public hearing for County-Initiated rezoning of 1.5 acres from Lake Residential (LR) to Agricultural (A1)
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider funding for a jail deflection program, approve contracts for park and water projects, and discuss potential rezoning for several properties.
- Authorize $165,724 grant application for Jail In Reach program
- Approve $31,500 contract for Midway Park tennis to pickleball court conversion
- Approve $75,980 change order for Mary Alice Park asphalt and ADA spaces
- Approve $1,463,650 task order for Fowler WRF Return Flow Phase 1
- Consider rezoning for three parcels in District 4
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning condition amendments and a potential increase of the Hotel-Motel Excise Tax from 5% to 8%. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the 2023 update to the Impact Fee Program Capital Improvements Element.
- Professional Design Services Agreement with Croft & Associates, Inc. for $3,650,000.00 for the Fire Training and Logistics Center
- Public hearing to amend the Hotel-Motel Excise Tax from 5% to 8%
- Task Order with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $190,892.00 for Smith Drive and Leland Road Gravity Sewer Construction
- Sole Source purchase from Veolia WTS Services USA, Inc. for $141,500.00 for the Antioch Water Treatment Facility
- Request to rezone 19.423 acres from Agricultural District (A1) to Restricted Industrial District (M1) for Golden Highway LLC
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several high-value infrastructure contracts and grant applications. Discussions include funding for new firefighters, water and sewer upgrades, and multiple board-generated rezonings.
- Bid award to Garney Companies, Inc. for $47,795,370.00 for Fowler WRF Return Flow to Lake Lanier Phase 1
- FEMA SAFER grant of $4,220,520.00 to fund 12 new firefighters for three years
- Professional Design Services Agreement with Croft & Associates, Inc. for $3,650,000.00 for the Fire Training and Logistics Center
- GDOT Memorandum of Agreement for $1,079,081.55 for SR 9 @ Jewell Bennett Road Intersection Improvements
- Board-generated rezonings for CP220034, ZA4083, ZA4091, and ZA4094 due to lack of land disturbance permits
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including a major sewer line construction project. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning condition amendments and new business requests for commercial and industrial developments.
- Bid 24-44-3320 for Smith Drive and Leland Road Gravity Sewer construction: $4,386,000.00
- CDBG entitlement funding from HUD: up to $961,580.00 over two years
- Amendment No. 2 for Fowler Return Flow to Lake Lanier engineering: $1,453,135.00
- Proposed rezoning of 19.423 acres (Parcel 236-001) from Agricultural to Restricted Industrial for offices/warehouses
- Proposed rezoning of 2.163 acres (Parcel 106-106) from Agricultural to Commercial Business for a retail/office building
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Board of Commissioners will discuss various infrastructure contracts, budget resolutions, and personnel additions. Key items include water and sewer upgrades, road project amendments, and the 2025 employee health insurance plan.
- Award of $4,386,000.00 bid to Site Engineering, Inc. for Smith Drive and Leland Road Gravity Sewer
- Approval to hire 12 new firefighters for a not to exceed amount of $285,000
- Proposed $1,453,135.00 amendment for Fowler Return Flow to Lake Lanier engineering services
- Discussion of Unified Development Code amendments related to data centers
- Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 085-312 for Ronald Reagan Boulevard Extension for $27,300.00
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on various zoning variances, sketch plats, and a proposed increase to the Hotel-Motel Excise Tax. The meeting includes votes on infrastructure contracts and the Sharon Springs Park Renovation Master Plan.
- Proposed increase of Hotel-Motel Excise Tax from 5% to 8%
- Utility Relocation Agreement for Old Atlanta Road Widening Project totaling $3,246,109.00
- GDOT reimbursement of estimated $842,995.00 for water and sewer relocation on State Route 20
- Additional $40,000.00 for the Victim Witness Assistance Program
- Approval of the Sharon Springs Park Renovation Master Plan
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several high-cost infrastructure projects, including sewer construction and road widening. The session also covers public safety grants, health insurance plans for 2025, and property condemnations for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard Extension.
- Bid for Smith Drive and Leland Road Gravity Sewer construction: $4,386,000.00
- Utility Relocation Agreement for Old Atlanta Road Widening: $3,246,109.00
- CJCC Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant awards: $390,110.00
- Property condemnations for Ronald Reagan Boulevard Extension Project
- Sharon Springs Park Renovation Master Plan
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and 2024 Millage Rates, along with a public hearing for a Trader Joe's alcohol license. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning changes, a proposed animal control ordinance, and sewer expansion fund restrictions.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Adoption of 2024 Millage Rates
- Public Hearing for Trader Joe's alcohol license
- Public Hearing on Animal Control Ordinance changes
- Public Hearing on Road Impact Fee increases
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will discuss approving a $7.68 million road resurfacing contract and an annexation of land by the City of Cumming. The session also includes authorizing the acceptance of several grants and a condemnation of property for a road widening project.
- Award Bid 24-45-3150 to Blount Construction for $7,683,792.00 for road resurfacing
- Accept Open AI's Older Adults Technology Service (OATS) Grant award of $10,000.00
- Consider City of Cumming annexation of parcel C22-023 (+/- 3.356 acres)
- Approve condemnation of property at Tax Parcel 181-032 for $255,100.00
- Consider amending Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Ordinance from 5% to 8%
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Millage Rates. The meeting also includes several zoning condition amendments and various contract approvals.
- Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Millage Rates
- Acceptance of a $259,710.00 DOE grant for two propane-fueled buses
- Approval of $330,000.00 for water quality sampling at Lake Lanier (CH2M Hill, Inc.)
- Approval of $167,962.00 for State Route 9 sewer main services (Freese and Nichols, Inc.)
Board of Commissioners Work Sessions
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and a resolution to continue a one percent sales and use tax. The session also includes several property condemnations for road widening projects and various grant approvals.
- Proposed continuation of a one percent sales and use tax via voter election
- Subaward Agreement with Avita Community Partners for $408,588.00 for the Sheriff's Office
- U.S. Department of Energy grant of $259,710.00 for two propane-fueled buses
- Multiple property condemnations for Old Atlanta Road Widening Project Phase IV and Coal Mountain Connector Project
- Amendment to Task Order 23 with CH2M Hill, Inc. for $330,000.00 for Lake Lanier water quality sampling
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings
The Board of Commissioners will ratify several high-value contracts and budget resolutions, including a $31.3 million transfer to the Capital Fund. The meeting also includes public hearings for numerous zoning condition amendments and alternate design requests across five districts.
- Budget Resolution for a $31,335,889.00 transfer from General Fund to Capital Fund
- Contract award of $8,800,000.00 to Albion General Contractors, Inc. for Water and Sewer Maintenance Warehouse
- Contract award of $1,994,000.00 to Vertical Earth Incorporated for State Route 9 Gravity Sewer Main and Low Pressure Force Main Construction
- Change Order of $113,953.00 with Vertical Earth Incorporated for the Coal Mountain Connector Project
- Public hearings for 14 zoning, design, and plat requests including WorldSprings Atlanta LLC and North Fulton Feed & Seed Company