Roswell public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) - Regular Meeting
The Commission approved extending the proposed multi-use trail within the Grimes Bridge Road Corridor improvement project from Grimes Bridge Landing to Oxbo Road. The Commission also recommended extending the trail further west to the Adult Recreation Center as a separate project with additional pedestrian lighting.
- Approved extending multi-use trail limits from Grimes Bridge Landing to Oxbo Road (Unanimous)
- Recommended extending multi-use trail to Adult Recreation Center as a separate project with additional lighting (Unanimous)
- Tabled approval of October 18, 2022 minutes for amendment (Unanimous)
Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for 938 Canton Street with specific conditions regarding masonry and wood repairs. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting.
- Approved certificate of appropriateness for 938 Canton Street with conditions (Unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Committees of Council - Admin. and Fin. and Rec. and Parks Regular Meeting
The committee approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. A resolution to set qualifying fees for the November 7, 2023 municipal election was approved to move to the Mayor and Council. A conceptual design for River Parks was presented.
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved moving resolution to set November 7, 2023 municipal election qualifying fees to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
Committees of Council - Public Safety and Public Works Regular Meeting
The Public Safety and Public Works Committee unanimously approved moving several funding requests and contracts to the Mayor and Council. These include police grants, equipment, a recycling center skid steer, and stormwater and water utility engineering services.
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved moving 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Microgrant of $10,286 to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving $15,000 for ICAC Detective equipment and supplies to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving $63,285 contract with Yancey Bros Company for a skid steer to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving Hazen and Sawyer contract for Asbury Park Drive design services, not to exceed $55,427.50, to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving Hazen and Sawyer contract for lead service line inventory, not to exceed $91,254, to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
Committees of Council - Com. Dev. and Transportation Regular Meeting
The committee approved moving several text amendments to the Unified Development Code forward for initiation, including changes to landscaping, variances, and industrial zoning. It also approved moving contracts for standby professional engineering services to the Mayor and Council. One proposed amendment regarding garden sections failed to move forward.
- Approved moving standby professional engineering services contracts to Mayor and Council (5-0)
- Approved moving UDC text amendment for redevelopment and landscape open space to initiation (5-1)
- Approved moving UDC text amendments regarding administrative variances and alternative compliance to initiation (5-1)
- Approved moving UDC text amendment regarding screening walls and fences to initiation (Unanimous)
- Approved moving UDC text amendment regarding carriage houses to initiation (5-0)
- Denied motion to move UDC text amendment regarding gardens forward (2-4)
- Approved moving UDC text amendments regarding townhouse garage parking and unit limits to initiation (5-1)
- Approved moving UDC text amendment to allow defined uses in Industrial Light District to initiation (Unanimous)
Mayor and Council - Work Session
The Mayor and Council approved the purchase of property at 632 Mimosa Boulevard for up to $1.5 million. Other actions included approving a new dredging assistance policy and updating the right-of-way encroachment policy for security cameras.
- Approved purchase of 632 Mimosa Boulevard (Holly Hill) for up to $1.5M (Unanimous)
- Approved modified Right-of-Way encroachment policy for security cameras (3-2)
- Approved dredging assistance policy text amendment (Unanimous)
- Approved revised False Alarm Reduction Program fee structure (Unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Grand Reserve at Litchfield Phase 3 (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of zoning condition at 0 River Rapids Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved $764,650 task order for Riverside Road Corridor Improvement design (Unanimous)
- Deferred retaining wall approval for The Oaks to Jan 9, 2023 (4-0)
Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Council approved the purchase and financing of the Holly Hill property at 632 Mimosa Boulevard. Other actions included approving a final plat for Grand Reserve at Litchfield Phase 3 and updating the city's right-of-way encroachment policy.
- Approved purchase of 632 Mimosa Boulevard (Holly Hill) for not to exceed $1.5M (Unanimous)
- Approved financing terms via Georgia Municipal Association for Holly Hill purchase (Unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat 20224120 for Grand Reserve at Litchfield Phase 3 (Unanimous)
- Approved modification to Right-of-Way encroachment policy for security cameras (3-2)
- Approved revised False Alarm Reduction Program fee structure (Unanimous)
- Approved dredging assistance policy text amendment on second reading (Unanimous)
- Approved $764,650 task order for Riverside Road Corridor Improvement design (Unanimous)
- Deferred retaining wall approval for The Oaks to January 9, 2023 (4-0)
Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing
The Alcoholic Beverage License Board unanimously approved 10 new or transferred alcohol licenses for various local businesses. The board also unanimously approved a list of 2023 license renewals for businesses that had applied by December 1, 2022.
- Approved full pouring license for Gas Light Bar/Grill (Unanimous)
- Approved full pouring license for Uncle Jacks on Canton Street (Unanimous)
- Approved full pouring license for Monterrey Kitchen and Tequila Bar pending background check (Unanimous)
- Approved package license for Sam’s Wine and Spirits (Unanimous)
- Approved full pouring license for Another Broken Egg Café pending background check (Unanimous)
- Approved full pouring license for Cocina Sofia 3 (Unanimous)
- Approved package license for Walgreens #5605 (Unanimous)
- Approved full pouring license for Rock ‘N’ Taco (Unanimous)
Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting
The commission approved the 2023 Recreation Commission Calendar and the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Director Leatherman provided updates on RPHCA items and holiday events.
- Approved 11-3-22 Minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Recreation Commission Calendar (Unanimous)
Committees of Council - Com. Dev. and Transportation Regular Meeting
The Community Development and Transportation Committee approved several items to move forward to the Mayor and Council, including a road resurfacing list and a corridor improvement project. The committee also approved a modification to the right-of-way encroachment policy regarding school security cameras and a revision to the False Alarm Reduction Program fee structure.
- Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved FY2023 Road Resurfacing List to move to Mayor and Council (4-0)
- Approved Prospect Street Right-of-Way agreement for sidewalk improvement at 111 Prospect Street to move to Mayor and Council (5-0)
- Approved task order up to $764,650 with Michael Baker International for Riverside Road Corridor Improvement project to move to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved modification to Right of Way encroachment policy for school security cameras to move to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved GDOT Quick Response project to convert SR 92 at West Road to a Restricted Crossing U-turn Intersection to move to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to revise False Alarm Reduction Program fee structure to move to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Council approved the results of three special election bond referendums totaling $179.6 million for public safety, parks, and parking. The council also approved the FY 2023 Mid-Year Budget Amendment and a 90-day moratorium on low THC oil business applications.
- Approved bond referendum for $107.6M in Parks and Recreation, bicycle and pedestrian projects (Unanimous)
- Approved bond referendum for $52M in Public Safety projects (Unanimous)
- Approved bond referendum for $20M for the Parking Deck project (Unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023 Mid-Year Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
- Approved 90-day moratorium on zoning and business license applications for low THC oil products (Unanimous)
- Approved $48,397 contract with Brown & Caldwell for a Water Rate Study (Unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of $120,000 COPS microgrant for a Latino Citizens’ Police Academy (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of text amendment to the Roswell Dredging Assistance Policy (Unanimous)
Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) - Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Council approved resolutions declaring the results of three special election bond referendums for parks, public safety, and a parking deck. The council also approved a mid-year budget amendment and a temporary moratorium on low THC oil business applications.
- Approved bond referendum for $107.6M for parks, recreation, and paths (Unanimous)
- Approved bond referendum for $52M for public safety projects (Unanimous)
- Approved bond referendum for $20M for parking deck project (Unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023 Mid-Year Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
- Approved 90-day moratorium on low THC oil zoning and business licenses (Unanimous)
- Approved $120,000 COPS microgrant for Latino Citizens’ Police Academy (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Brown & Caldwell for Water Rate Study up to $48,397 (Unanimous)
- Approved appointments for Eric Schumacher, Pooja Gardner, and William Strika (Unanimous)
Committees of Council - Admin. and Fin. and Rec. and Parks Regular Meeting
The committee approved moving the FY 2023 Mid-Year Budget Amendment and a grant application for Mimosa Hall renovations to the Mayor and Council. A resolution to reallocate CDBG-CV funds was moved to a 30-day public comment period.
- Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
- Moved four proposed CDBG-CV Reallocation Projects to 30-day public comment period (Unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023 Mid-Year Budget Amendment to move to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved application for 'Save America’s Treasures Grant' up to $750,000 for Mimosa Hall to move to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
Committees of Council - Public Safety and Public Works Regular Meeting
The Public Safety and Public Works Committee unanimously approved several items to move forward to the Mayor and Council. These include a $120,000 police microgrant, a water rate study contract, and FEMA grant applications. A resolution regarding false alarm fees was moved to the next meeting without a vote.
- Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved moving $120,000 COPS CPD Microgrant to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving donation of fitness equipment from Orangetheory Fitness Roswell to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Tabled False Alarm Reduction Program fee structure revision to next meeting
- Approved moving two FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving text amendment to Roswell Dredging Assistance Policy to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving contract for Brown & Caldwell Water Rate Study, not to exceed $48,397, to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving revisions to Standard Construction Specifications to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission denied recommendations for rezoning, conditional use, and two variances regarding properties at 25 & 39 Hill Street and 833 & 839 Atlanta Street. The commission also approved the September 20, 2022 minutes and decided to hold no meeting in December 2023.
- Rezoning RZ 20224151 denied (unanimous)
- Conditional use CU20224179 denied (1-4)
- Concurrent variance for mixed use building type denied (unanimous)
- Concurrent variance for parking denied (1-4)
- Decision to have no December 2023 meeting approved (unanimous)
- Sept 20, 2022 minutes approved (unanimous)
Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Council approved a distribution of Local Option Sales Tax proceeds and accepted nearly $950,000 in GDOT funds for road work. The council also approved janitorial service contracts and a $45,000 arts grant. A decision on a retaining wall for The Oaks was deferred.
- Approved distribution of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) proceeds (Unanimous)
- Approved contracts for janitorial services for nine City facilities and $46,132 budget amendment (Unanimous)
- Approved $45,000 Cultural Facilities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts (Unanimous)
- Approved $948,411.88 in LMIG funds from GDOT for resurfacing Etris Road and Shallowford Road (Unanimous)
- Deferred retaining wall approval for The Oaks to 11/28/2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (Unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Council approved the distribution of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) proceeds and accepted $948,411.88 in GDOT funds for road resurfacing. The council also approved janitorial service contracts and a $45,000 arts grant. A decision on a retaining wall for The Oaks was deferred.
- Approved distribution of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) proceeds (Unanimous)
- Approved janitorial service contracts for nine facilities and $46,132 budget amendment (Unanimous)
- Approved $45,000 Cultural Facilities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts (Unanimous)
- Approved $948,411.88 in GDOT funds for resurfacing Etris Road and Shallowford Road (Unanimous)
- Deferred retaining wall approval for The Oaks to November 28, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (Unanimous)
Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting
The Historic Preservation Commission expressed support for rezoning, conditional use, and concurrent variances for 25 & 39 Hill Street and 833 & 839 Atlanta Street. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting.
- Supported Rezoning, Conditional Use, and Concurrent Variances for 25 & 39 Hill Street/ 833 & 839 Atlanta Street
- Approved October 12, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing
The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved new package, beer and wine, and Sunday sales licenses for three businesses. The board also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting.
- Approved minutes of the October 6, 2022 Public Hearing (Unanimous)
- Approved new license for Kroger #497 at 900 Marietta Hwy. (Unanimous)
- Approved new license for Kroger #441 at 2300 Holcomb Bridge Road (Unanimous)
- Approved new license for RaceTrac #644 at 420 E. Crossville Road (Unanimous)
Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting
The Roswell Recreation Commission approved five sponsorship agreements between the City/RAMBO and local companies. These funds are designated for the Pump Track expansion project at Big Creek Park. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting.
- Approved 10-13-22 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved five RAMBO sponsorship agreements for Big Creek Park Pump Track expansion (Unanimous)
Mayor and Council - Possible Quorum of Mayor & Council-Bond Referendum
The Mayor and Council met for an informational session regarding the Bond Referendum. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.
Design Review Board - Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Council held an Open Forum meeting featuring proclamations for veterans and public comments on transportation and infrastructure. The only formal action taken was the approval to close the session for specific legal and personnel matters.
- Approved closure to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)
Mayor and Council - Open Forum
The Mayor and Council held an Open Forum to hear resident concerns and read proclamations. The only formal action taken was the approval to close the session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate.
- Approved closure to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (Unanimous)
Mayor and Council - Possible Quorum of Mayor & Council-Bond Referendum
The Mayor and Council met for an informational session regarding the Bond Referendum. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.
Committees of Council - Com. Dev. and Transportation Regular Meeting
The Community Development and Transportation Committee approved several items to move forward to the Mayor and Council for final action. These include a GDOT grant for transportation projects and janitorial service contracts for city facilities.
- Approved September 27, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved moving retaining wall for The Oaks to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving FY2023 LMIG project list and $948,411.88 GDOT funds to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving 2023 Calendar of Mayor and Council and Committee Meetings to Mayor and Council (Unanimous)
- Approved moving janitorial service contracts for nine City facilities to Mayor and Council (4-0)
Mayor and Council - Possible Quorum of Mayor & Council-Bond Referendum
The Mayor and Council held an informational meeting regarding the Bond Referendum. The provided minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken.
Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Council approved a concept to improve Riverside Road and authorized the use of eminent domain for property at 50 Maple Street. A consent agenda was passed unanimously, approving several city contracts and grant applications. One zoning request was deferred to December.
- Approved Riverside Road concept to improve road from Riviera Road/Riverside Park to Old Alabama Road (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-10-66 to use eminent domain for property at 50 Maple Street (Unanimous)
- Approved $379,334.40 contract with KONE Inc. for three elevator modernizations (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with MTechProMedia, LLC for video production services not to exceed $123,150 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-10-64 to apply for $635,200 PSCVR Grant for police command center (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-10-67 to adopt Fire Department Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved $59,000 subscription for Streetlight Transportation Analytics data (Unanimous)
- Deferred zoning condition removal at 0 River Rapids Drive to 12/12/2022 (Unanimous)