Woodstock public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several zoning matters, including a mixed-use project at 8271 Dobbs Road/8261 Main Street, a condition amendment at River Park, and a rezoning for 257 Rope Mill Road. The council will also consider a condemnation resolution for the Brownlee Road extension and approve consent agenda items such as a parking management contract and a GIRMA resolution for first responder PTSD benefits under House Bill 451. Other items include fee schedule amendments for police and fire detail pay and modifications to the public noticing radius for planning cases.

• Mixed-use development at 8271 Dobbs Road/8261 Main Street (14,300 SF commercial, 24 condos, 14 townhomes) requiring zone map amendment, CUP, and variance
• River Park (173 & 174 River Park Crossing) condition amendment to allow 5 commercial buildings instead of 21 live/work units
• Rezoning denial recommendation for 6-unit development at 257 Rope Mill Road (Z#163-24)
• Condemnation resolution for Brownlee Road extension (5,191 sq ft fee simple ROW, plus easements)
• Approval of GIRMA resolution and intergovernmental contract for first responder PTSD benefits mandated by House Bill 451

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda including several financial approvals. Key items include funding for emergency leave cash out, Hurricane Helene response costs at the wastewater plant, a roundabout feasibility study, police body camera maintenance, and a $240,625 Community Development Block Grant for sidewalk improvements on Dupree Road. A presentation on the Hub 2.0 traffic study results will also be given.

• Approve $240,625 CDBG grant for WALKABLE Woodstock Dupree Road Connection sidewalk project
• Approve roundabout feasibility study at Rope Mill Road and Main Street
• Approve Police Motorola video-as-a-service agreement for body worn and in-car cameras
• Ratify emergency Change Order #4 for Neese Road Improvements - Southern Segment
• Presentation of Hub 2.0 Traffic Study results by Arcadis

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and votes on four zoning items, including a mixed-use development at 8271 Dobbs Road and 8261 Main Street. Staff recommends approval of that project, denial of a rezoning at 257 Rope Mill Road, approval of a condition amendment for River Park, and approval of omnibus amendments to the Land Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice-Chair and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing on Z#162-24: mixed-use development with 14,300 SF commercial, 24 condos, 14 townhomes at 8271 Dobbs Road and 8261 Main Street (staff recommends approval)
• Public hearing on Z#163-24: rezoning, CUP, and variances at 257 Rope Mill Road (staff recommends denial)
• Public hearing on Z#164-24: condition amendment for River Park to allow five commercial buildings instead of 21 live/work units at 173 & 174 River Park Crossing and 1560 River Park Boulevard
• Public hearing on ZTA:014-24: omnibus amendments to City Code, Land Development Ordinance, and Council Policy Manual
• Nomination and election of Vice-Chair (tabled from November meeting)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use items, including a proposed 32-unit townhome subdivision at Highway 92 and Woodlands Parkway (staff recommends denial), a variance for multiple dwelling units at 60 Linton Street, and the annexation and rezoning of parcels for townhomes on Hames Road. The consent agenda includes intergovernmental agreements for first appearance hearings and animal control, a roundabout project, street acceptances, and budget amendments totaling over $100,000. Additionally, the council will consider an appeal of a zoning violation fine reduction from $68,100 to $57,885 and extensions for previous variances.

• Public hearing and vote on Z#157-24: 32-unit townhome subdivision off Highway 92 at Woodlands Parkway
• Public hearing on V#208-24: variance for multiple dwelling units at 60 Linton Street
• Public hearing on A#125-24: annexation and rezoning at 11500 Highway 92 and 304 Sunlight Drive for townhomes
• MAJBA JE 17909: $100,000 transfer for electrical service at Revere Groundwater Well Site
• Appeal of zoning violation: fine reduction from $68,100 to $57,885 at 119 Arnold Mill Park and 227 Arnold Mill Road

Special Called Meeting of Mayor and Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting on November 18, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Executive Session: Personnel, Litigation, Real Estate

Planning Commission

The Woodstock Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations to City Council for three items: annexation and rezoning for Manor Restorations (staff recommends approval), a condition amendment and zone change for Smith Douglas Homes (staff recommends denial), and a variance for multiple dwelling units at 60 Linton St (staff recommends approval). The meeting also includes election of a vice-chair and approval of the October 3, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing & vote on A#125-24: Manor Restorations – annexation and rezoning of parcels at 11500 Highway 92 and 304 Sunlight Drive (staff recommends approval)
• Public hearing & vote on Z#157-24: Smith Douglas Homes – 32-unit townhome subdivision off Highway 92 at Woodlands Parkway (staff recommends denial)
• Public hearing & vote on V#208-24: Variance for multiple dwelling units at 60 Linton St (staff recommends approval)
• Nomination and election of Vice-Chair
• Adoption of 2025 Planning Commission meeting schedule

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a conditional use permit for a 112-unit townhome and 21,500-square-foot commercial project at Woodpark Place, and a zone change for a multi-tenant shopping center with anchor grocery at Towne Lake Parkway. A presentation on the Dupree Park Master Plan will be given, and the consent agenda includes approvals for budget amendments, emergency pump replacements, police vehicle purchases, and a temporary alcohol license for Maxwell's Cigar Bar.

• CUP#083-24: 112 residential units and 21,500 SF commercial at Woodpark Place (DT-CMU zone) – public hearing and vote
• Z#160-24: Rezoning for multi-tenant shopping center with anchor grocery at Towne Lake Parkway – public hearing and vote
• Dupree Park Master Plan presentation by Lose Design (final plan adoption expected early 2025)
• Approve police vehicle purchase changes: switch vendor to Brannen Ford for 9 pursuit vehicles plus 1 replacement CID vehicle
• Approve MAJBA JE 17806 for emergency replacement of failed pumps 1 & 2 at Springfield Lift Station

City Council Work Session

The Woodstock City Council will hold a work session to discuss House Bill 581 on property and sales tax reform, receive the FY24 Economic Development annual report, and seek direction on Land Development Ordinance amendments for the Parkway Overlay and Downtown Development Standards. No votes are expected as this is a discussion and direction-setting meeting.

• Discussion of House Bill 581 property and sales tax reform
• Presentation of FY24 Economic Development annual report
• Seeking direction on Land Development Ordinance changes for Parkway Overlay and Downtown Development Standards

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including the acceptance of two grant awards and an intergovernmental agreement for roadway planning. It will also hold public hearings and votes on three conditional use permits for a car wash, a golf‑cart sales business, and a condition amendment at existing sites. The meeting concludes with routine reports, minutes approval, and executive session items.

• Approve acceptance of a $275,108.60 Georgia Office of Highway Safety Innovative Grant for the Woodstock Police Department's HEAT project
• Approve acceptance of an $80,000 FY2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant
• Approve an intergovernmental agreement for concept planning of Old Hwy 5/Main Street/Holly Springs Parkway between Ridgewalk Parkway and East Cherokee Drive
• Public hearing and vote on CUP#081-24 for a car wash at 9469 Highway 92
• Public hearing and vote on CUP#082-24 for a golf‑cart sales and service business at 1350 Londonderry Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and votes on five land-use items, all recommended for approval by staff. The most notable is a conditional use permit for Woodpark Place, proposing 112 residential units and 21,500 square feet of commercial space. Other items include a shopping center with an anchor grocery store on Towne Lake Parkway, an auto sales use on Londonderry Drive, a car wash on Highway 92, and a condition amendment for the Sodmasters Landscape Center. The commission's recommendations will go to the City Council.

• CUP#083-24: Woodpark Place (SOM Assemblage) – 112 residential units, 21,500 SF commercial, plus variances
• Z#160-24: Towne Lake Parkway Assemblage – multi-tenant shopping center with anchor grocery store
• CUP#082-24: 1350 Londonderry Dr – Automotive Sales, Service, Parts, Rental use
• CUP#081-24: 9469 Highway 92 – Car Wash use
• Z#159-24: 10944 Hwy 92 (Sodmasters) – Condition amendment for previously approved landscape center

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and votes on two zoning cases: a proposed 32-unit townhome development off Highway 92 at Woodlands Parkway (staff recommends denial) and a condition amendment for a medical office building at Highway 92 and Ragsdale Road. The council will also consider an appeal of a zoning violation fine, with a recommended reduction from $68,100 to $57,885. Consent agenda items include FY 2024 budget amendments, additional funding for the Hwy 92 Detention Pond Rehabilitation project, an alcohol license for Ricky Cancun Mexican Grill, and a memorandum of understanding with Cherokee County for a roundabout.

• Public hearing and vote on Z#157-24: Condition Amendment, Variance, CUPs, and Rezoning for 32-unit townhome subdivision off Highway 92 at Woodlands Parkway
• Public hearing and vote on Z#158-24: Condition Amendment for medical office building at Highway 92 and Ragsdale Road
• Appeal of zoning violation at 119 Arnold Mill Park and 227 Arnold Mill Road, with recommended fine reduction from $68,100 to $57,885
• Approve FY 2024 Fiscal Year End Budget Amendments (to close the budget prior to audit)
• Approve additional funding for Hwy 92 Detention Pond Rehabilitation Project and award of contract RFB 2025-02 for that project

City Council

The City Council will discuss eliminating minimum parking standards in certain downtown districts, a policy change that could affect future development. The consent agenda includes approvals for an alcohol license for Las Islitas restaurant, recognition of a FEMA fire grant with a 10% city match, and surplus of parks equipment. The meeting also includes proclamations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Respect for Firefighters Week.

• Discussion on eliminating minimum parking requirements in downtown districts
• Approve alcohol license for Los Manos, LLC dba Las Islitas at 9770 Main Street
• Recognize FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant and authorize purchase of diesel filtration system
• Surplus of various parks vehicles including two Ford trucks, two Kubota tractors, and office furniture
• Approve $28,703.11 insurance reimbursement for fire vehicle accident claim

Planning Commission

The Woodstock Planning Commission will hold two public hearings and votes. First, they will consider a recommendation to deny a rezoning and conditional use permits for a 32-unit townhome project at Highway 92 and Woodlands Parkway. Second, they will consider recommending approval of a condition amendment for a medical office building at Highway 92 and Ragsdale Road. The commission also approves minutes from previous meetings.

• Case Z#157-24 – Smith Douglas Homes: recommendation to deny a condition amendment, variance, two CUPs, and rezoning for a 32-unit townhome subdivision off Highway 92 at Woodlands Parkway
• Case Z#158-24 – Ragsdale Rd Cornerstone Park: recommendation to approve a condition amendment for a medical office building at northeast corner of Highway 92 and Ragsdale Road
• Approval of minutes from June 6, 2024 and July 11, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting several property tax millage rates for 2024. The agenda also includes requests for park equipment purchases, fire station design services, and updates to the Greenprints Trail map.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of the 2024 Millage Rate set at 5.223 mills
• Purchase of restroom building, three picnic shelters, and one park pavilion for Little River Park Bond Project Phase 1 from Romtec Inc.
• Adoption of 2024 Parks Bond Debt Service Property Tax Millage Rate at .454 mills
• Approval of Croft & Associates proposal for Fire Station design services Task Order 3 on Ridgewalk Parkway
• Appeal of a $68,100 zoning violation fine regarding tree removal at 119 Arnold Mill Park and 227 Arnold Mill Road

City Council Work Session

This work session includes a discussion on eliminating minimum parking standards in certain downtown districts and a presentation on updated trail maps. The council will also hear announcements about the Scarecrow Invasion and concert series. No votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion on eliminating minimum parking standards in certain downtown districts
• Greenprints Map update presentation covering funded and unfunded trail projects
• Announcement: Woodstock Scarecrow Invasion registration opens Sept 3 at Visitors Center
• Announcement: September Brown Bag Concert Series each Thursday at noon

City Council

The City Council will hold the first of three public hearings on the proposed 2024 maintenance and operations millage rate of 5.223 mils. The consent agenda includes approvals for a water/sewer tap fee fund, an off-duty police officer for parking deck traffic, Lexipol policy software for the fire department, and a roadway maintenance agreement with Cherokee County. The council will also consider a second reading of a zone text amendment and an ordinance updating fireworks permitting to align with state law.

• Public hearing on 2024 millage rate of 5.223 mils (first reading)
• Approve agreement with Lexipol for Fire Department policy software
• Approve intergovernmental road maintenance agreement with Cherokee County
• Second reading of ZTA#013-24 updating site plan and street design standards
• Second reading of ordinance amending fireworks permitting per Georgia SB 417

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several zoning and variance requests, including a proposed denial of EV charging stations with advertising at Outlet Shoppes. They will also vote to adopt updated water and sewer rates as approved in the FY 2025 budget, and consider condemnation for Neese Road improvements. Additionally, the council will discuss potential modifications to the noise ordinance.

• Adopt Resolution #1092-2024 updating water and sewer rates (Sections 7.1.1, 7.1.3, 7.1.4)
• Public hearing on Z#156-24 to deny condition amendment for EV charging stations as advertising boards at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway
• Condemnation of Parcel 14 (1,938.63 sq ft) for Neese Road Southern Segment improvements
• Accept $54,523.63 FEMA grant with $5,452.37 city match for diesel exhaust systems on fire trucks
• Accept donation of three lots on Park Avenue in Park Place subdivision

City Council Work Session

The Woodstock City Council will hold a work session on July 15, 2024. The main item is a presentation on the city's existing impact fees and how they compare to surrounding jurisdictions, with staff seeking direction on potential updates. Other items include a proclamation for the Etowah Eagles baseball team, announcements about Family Fun Night and StormFest 2024, and a June 2024 investment report.

• Presentation and discussion on impact fees, with staff seeking Council direction on potential updates
• Proclamation honoring Etowah Eagles Boys Varsity Baseball as 6A State Champions
• Announcement of Family Fun Night on July 18 in downtown Woodstock
• Announcement of StormFest 2024 on July 26 at JJ Biello Park
• Investment report for June 2024

Planning Commission

The Woodstock Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on six items, including a request to allow LED signage at Outlet Shoppes (staff recommends denial), a variance for a home at 201 Short Street, a rezoning for Traton Homes to increase density, a condition amendment for Vista Ridge, updates to street standards in the Land Development Ordinance, and a zoning map update. The commission also considers approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Outlet Shoppes sign waiver and condition amendment for LED signage (staff recommends denial)
• Variance for construction of a single-family home at 201 Short Street
• Traton Homes rezoning to R-4, reducing minimum lot size to 3,500 SF and increasing density to 5.4 dwelling units per acre
• Vista Ridge condition amendment and variance on Arnold Mill Road
• ZTA#013-24 updating street, sidewalk, trail, and infrastructure standards in LDO Chapters 3 and 15

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will consider several items including awarding a construction manager for a new fire station, approving a condemnation for Neese Road improvements, and adopting a new city code. The consent agenda includes an alcohol license for Latin Garden Tapas & Bar, position reclassification, and multiple road closures for events.

• Award RFQ 2024-15 for Construction Manager at Risk Services for third fire station to John W. Spratlin and Son, LLC
• Approve Resolution No. 1041-2024 condemning parcel 14 for Neese Road improvements (1,938 sq ft fee simple right-of-way)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 951-2024 recodifying the city code (2nd reading)
• Approve alcohol license for Latin Garden Tapas & Bar at 9820 Highway 92, Suite 120 for on-premise consumption and Sunday sales
• Amend City Surety Agreement for Trillium Mixed-Use Project extending completion term

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution #1029-2024 to adopt the Annual Capital Improvement Element (CIE) and the Short‑Term Work Program (STWP) update for 2023. The resolution follows a Department of Community Affairs review that required two changes to the Impact Fee Finance Report table. The Atlanta Regional Commission confirmed the report meets applicable requirements. Adoption would formalize the city’s capital‑improvement plan for the upcoming year.

• Approve Resolution #1029-2024 adopting the 2023 Annual Capital Improvement Element and Short‑Term Work Program
• Incorporate two changes to the Impact Fee Finance Report table as required by DCA
• Reflect Department of Community Affairs review completed on June 13, 2024
• Acknowledge Atlanta Regional Commission confirmation of report adequacy on June 26, 2024

City Council

The council will consider denying an appeal of a $68,100 fine for felling 39 protected trees without a permit at 119 Arnold Mill Park and 227 Arnold Mill Road. They will also hold public hearings on a CBD/tobacco store at 12924 Highway 92 (staff recommends denial) and a 4-unit residential project at 211 Rope Mill Road (staff recommends approval). Other actions include approving a budget amendment for the Brownlee Road Extension project, certifying the May 21 special election for a senior homestead exemption, and writing off uncollectible business property tax and utility bills. The agenda also includes several proclamations and event announcements.

• Appeal of $68,100 fine for cutting 39 protected trees without permit at 119 Arnold Mill Park and 227 Arnold Mill Road
• Public hearing on CUP#079-24 for CBD/tobacco store at 12924 Highway 92 (staff recommends denial)
• Public hearing on CUP#080-24 for 4-unit residential project at 211 Rope Mill Road (staff recommends approval, PC vote 6-0)
• Approve MAJBA JE 16867 repurposing Lyndee Lane Extension funds for Brownlee Road Extension Project
• Approve Ordinance No. 1026-2024 certifying May 21, 2024 special election for Senior Homestead Exemption (1st reading)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will consider adopting the FY 2025 annual operating budget (second reading/public hearing) and enacting a new city code (first reading). Other major items include approving accessory dwelling unit zoning standards (second reading), a $730,059 change order for security cameras and parking management at Winter Construction, and a traffic study at Main Street and Rope Mill Road.

• Second reading and public hearing to adopt FY 2025 annual operating budget (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 951-2024 to adopt a new city code (recodification)
• Second reading of ZTA#008-24 to establish development standards for accessory dwelling units
• Approve Winter Construction Change Order 10 for $730,059 for security cameras and parking management system
• Approve Arcadis Work Authorization 52 for a traffic study at Main Street and Rope Mill Road

Planning Commission

This meeting includes public hearings and votes on four items. Staff recommends denial of a variance and CUP for a CBD/tobacco store at 12924 Highway 92, approval of a 4-unit residential project at 211 Rope Mill Road, denial of a variance for a retaining wall at 118 Lakestone Parkway, and approval of a variance and condition amendment for Vista Ridge subdivision. The commission will also approve minutes from May 2, 2024.

• CUP#079-24: Staff recommends denial of variance and CUP for CBD/tobacco store at 12924 Highway 92
• CUP#080-24: Staff recommends approval of CUP for 4-unit residential development at 211 Rope Mill Road (parcel <5 acres variance needed)
• V#206-24: Staff recommends denial of variance to encroach zoning buffer for retaining wall at 118 Lakestone Parkway
• Z#154-24: Staff recommends approval of variance and condition amendment for Vista Ridge subdivision on Arnold Mill Road

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading vote on the FY2025 operating budget, and also vote on a zoning text amendment to allow accessory dwelling units. Other action includes adopting the annual Capital Improvements Element report, accepting an $80,000 housing grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission, and ratifying two Neese Road right-of-way parcels. Presentations will cover electric vehicle charging stations and GIS analysis for public hearing notice distances.

• Public hearing and vote on FY2025 annual operating budget and ordinance (first reading)
• Vote on ZTA#008-24 to establish development standards for accessory dwelling units
• Acceptance of $80,000 ARC grant for Woodstock Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Project
• Ratification of Neese Road Parcel 63 and Parcel 64 (northern segments) for right-of-way
• Reclassification of vacant Crime & Intel Analyst position to Crime & Intel Analyst/PIO (Grade 106 to 108)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will receive a presentation of the preliminary FY 2025 Annual Operating Budget for discussion, with no vote. The consent agenda includes major budget amendments for park bond projects and stormwater overtime, ratifications for Neese Road parcels, a water line materials purchase, and a zone text amendment exempting city projects from stream buffer rules. The meeting also features proclamations for Law Enforcement, Kids to Parks Day, Ehlers-Danlos Awareness, and Foster Care Month.

• FY 2025 preliminary operating budget presentation (no vote)
• MAJBA JE 16663 – 2024 park bond projects ($ amount not specified)
• MAJBA JE 16674 – additional stormwater overtime funding
• Ratification for Neese Road Parcel 47 and 52, northern segment
• ZTA#011-24 – stream buffer exemptions for city multi-modal projects (2nd reading)

Planning Commission

The Woodstock Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on ZTA#008-24, which proposes new development standards for accessory dwelling units under the Land Development Ordinance. The proposed changes would establish rules for these units, which affect local housing options and neighborhood density. Staff will also present a geographic analysis of public notice distances and seek feedback to update the Council Policy Manual, which determines how residents are informed about future hearings. The agenda includes routine items such as approving past meeting minutes and a monthly commission update.

• Public hearing and vote on ZTA#008-24 to amend the Land Development Ordinance for accessory dwelling units
• Presentation on GIS analysis for public hearing notice distance requirements
• Approval of minutes from the February 1 and April 11, 2024 meetings
• Planning Commission monthly update

City Council - Executive Session

The Woodstock City Council will meet in a special called executive session on April 22, 2024. The session will focus on personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda.

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several zoning matters, including variances for residential and commercial developments, a conditional use permit denial, and a zone text amendment to exempt city projects from certain stream buffer rules. The consent agenda includes land purchases for Neese Road, a stormwater agreement, software conversion, fire station design services, and adoption of the "Connect the Creeks" plan. The meeting also features proclamations, department reports, and an executive session.

• Public hearing and vote on variance for Winsome Park subdivision at 794 Neese Road (Z#153-24)
• Public hearing on variances for renovation of shopping center at 150 Towne Lake Parkway (V#204-24)
• Public hearing on variances for commercial buildings at 11285 Highway 92 (V#205-24)
• Public hearing on denial of conditional use permit for mixed-use project at Woodpark Place/Boulevard (CUP#077-23)
• Public hearing and vote on zone text amendment for stream buffer exemptions for city projects (ZTA#011-24)

Planning Commission

The Woodstock Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a conditional use permit for a mixed-use project at Woodpark Place and Boulevard, variances for commercial developments at 11285 Highway 92 and 150 Towne Lake Parkway, and a zoning text amendment to exempt certain city activities from stream buffer requirements. Staff recommends denial of the mixed-use project and partial approval of the variances. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and an update.

• CUP#077-23: mixed-use project with 38 condos and 8,000 SF office at Woodpark Place and Woodpark Boulevard; staff recommends denial
• Z#153-24: Traton Homes condition amendment and variance for parcel at 794 Neese Road; staff recommends partial approval of variance, denial of condition amendment
• V#205-24: variances for two commercial pads at 11285 Highway 92; staff recommends partial approval
• V#204-24: variances for renovation of 28,000 SF shopping center at 150 Towne Lake Parkway; staff recommends approval with conditions
• ZTA#011-24: zone text amendment to add exemptions to stream buffer protections for city multi-modal routes and public facilities

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will vote on a consent agenda including an agreement with Lose & Associates for the Dupree Park Master Plan, animal control services with Cherokee County, alcohol licenses, and employee merit increases. A presentation on the dependent audit report is also scheduled.

• Presentation on final report from dependent audit
• Approve animal control agreement with Cherokee County through June 2028
• Approve alcohol license for Lifetime Fitness at 14200 Highway 92
• Approve agreement with Lose & Associates for Dupree Park Master Plan
• Approve change order 9 for parking deck revisions ($46,194)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold a regular session to consider a pricing resolution for the 2024 general obligation public improvement bonds. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple contract approvals, ordinance updates, and funding items. New business items cover the bond pricing resolution, a camera renewal agreement, purchasing policy revisions, and design changes for a commercial pad.

• Approve Pricing Resolution #879-2024 for the 2024 public improvement bonds series
• Approve Fireworks Display Agreement with Pyro Productions for the July 4, 2024 celebration
• Approve Resolution #878-2024 to fund purchase of a building at 209 Bell Place for Parks and Recreation
• Approve 3-year extension of the financial audit contract with Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC
• Approve additional police overtime funding (MAJBA 16505) using savings from specialty pay and jail contract services

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), seeking direction from staff on code language. Presentations are also scheduled on a third-party code compliance software for the Fire Department and on monthly departmental reports (investment, police, EOM). No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on Zone Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Presentation on Brycer compliance engine software for Fire Department's Community Risk Reduction Division
• Woodstock Investment Report for February 2024
• Police Monthly Report for February 2024
• EOM Monthly Report for February 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda covering budget amendments, equipment purchases, and contracts. New business includes a first reading of an ordinance requiring roofs on dumpster drain enclosures and a revised MOU for building division staff certifications. Old business includes approval of the Public Art Plan. The meeting also features proclamations and department reports.

• Approve purchase of Sutphen SL75 Aerial Ladder Truck from SPLOST VII
• Approve change order 7 for parking deck (design revisions and elevator code updates)
• First reading of ordinance requiring roof structure for dumpster drain enclosures (Chapter 98 amendment)
• Consider approval of Public Art Plan (includes creation of Public Art Commission)
• Approve MAJBA funding for Ragsdale Mid-Block Crossing (pedestrian crossing improvements)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold public hearings and votes on two land-use items: a rezoning request to allow two additional commercial buildings on Highway 92, and a conditional use permit for a commercial irrigation and landscape business at 111 Emma Lane. The consent agenda includes funding reallocations for police vehicles, wastewater treatment plant membranes, and a contract for a Highway 92 planning study. A resolution for a special election on a homestead exemption will also be considered.

• Rezoning Z#152-23: request to rezone ±3.66 acres on Highway 92 from DT-MRA to DT-GC for two additional commercial buildings
• CUP #078-24: request to allow a commercial irrigation and landscape business at 111 Emma Lane
• Consent: Approve MAJBA 16306 – $ for six new police vehicles and equipment
• Consent: Approve MAJBA 16328 – purchase of 4 additional membranes for Rubes Creek WWTP (SPLOST VII funds)
• Consent: Approve Resolution #799-2024 – notice of special election May 21, 2024 on homestead exemption

City Council

This is a procedural retreat agenda with no specific decisions or public hearings listed. The council will hold a joint meeting with the Downtown Development Authority board, followed by presentations and an executive session.

• Joint meeting with DDA Board of Directors from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
• Executive session (closed to the public)
• Presentations (no topics specified)

City Council

This agenda is for the Mayor and Council Retreat held on January 20, 2024, in Greenville, S.C. The agenda contains only procedural items: Call to Order, Presentations, and Adjournment. No specific business items, decisions, or discussions are listed, making it purely procedural boilerplate.

• No specific business items listed; agenda limited to Call to Order, Presentations, and Adjournment

City Council

This agenda is for a Mayor and Council retreat held on January 21, 2024, in Greenville, S.C. The only listed items are Call to Order, Presentations, and Adjournment. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a GO Bond ordinance, renewal of mutual aid, a lease for a towing lot, purchase of a property, quitclaim deeds, surplus of equipment, alcohol license, road closures, summer concert contracts, an ordinance to allow chickens on large lots, local plumbing code amendments, an IGA with Cherokee County for road resurfacing, award of a groundwater well project, and adoption of an ADA transition plan. Under new business, the council will consider adopting new mission and vision statements, a transportation plan update, an amendment with the water authority, railroad crossing design, retirement and transfer of K9 officers, and purchase of police vehicles.

• Approve GO Bonds Series 2024 ordinance reaffirming November 2023 bond referendum
• Approve ordinance ZTA#010-24 to allow chickens on residential lots larger than 20,000 SF
• Approve IGA with Cherokee County for resurfacing and road repairs on various city roads
• Approve contract award to Sol Construction, LLC for Revere Drive Groundwater Well Site project
• Approve purchase of 6 police vehicles and equipment

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold public hearings on a fee schedule amendment and several rezoning and annexation requests, including a city-owned towing lot at 105 Neese Farm Drive and two parcels on Wagon Trail Road. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for parking deck and park bonds, and a work authorization for Elm Street pedestrian improvements. New business includes a proposed ordinance to allow chickens on large residential lots and a resolution asking the state to amend the senior homestead exemption.

• Approval of budget amendments recognizing 2023 DDA bond proceeds for City Center Parking Deck and anticipated 2024 Park Bond proceeds
• Work authorization for Calco Engineering, Metro Traffix, and Place Maker Design for Elm Street Pedestrian Improvements (Robby Lee Hogan Plaza)
• Waiver of sewer tap fees for Brownlee Road in exchange for right-of-way acquisition
• Public hearing on Resolution #699-2024 to adopt amended fee schedule
• Public hearings on rezoning/annexation of 105 Neese Farm Drive (city-owned towing lot to CV zoning) and 544/570 Wagon Trail Road (R-80 to R-2)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, with a consent agenda including appointments, an alcohol license, and a PTV ordinance amendment. New business includes a contract award for Ridgewalk Parkway short-term improvements and approval of a marketing and communications plan. A public hearing on fee schedule revisions is deferred to January 22.

• Appointment of Robyn Adams as City Clerk effective January 11, 2024 (Resolution #697-2024)
• Alcohol license for Sizzling Spices, LLC at 106 Main Street, Suite A-1 for on-premise malt beverages and wine
• Second and final reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 22 to regulate Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) for hire
• Award of contract to Bartow Paving for Ridgewalk Parkway at I-575 short-term improvements, not to exceed $169,476.07
• Deferral of public hearing on Resolution #699-2024 (fee schedule revisions) to the January 22 council meeting