Roswell public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will discuss several transportation projects, including road resurfacing and right-of-way acquisitions. The body is also considering downtown development bonds and various memorandums of understanding for city properties.

• Acceptance of $1,136,436.22 in LMIG funds from GDOT for FY2026
• Right-of-way acquisition for Cox Road Intersections TSPLOST project (up to $100,000.00)
• Right-of-way acquisition for Etris Road Multi-use Trail Bond project (up to $152,400.00)
• Approval of Downtown Development Authority Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
• Approval of architectural design for townhomes in the Hill Street Overlay District Area A

At the special called meeting on Dec 18, 2025, Roswell City Council approved a proclamation for Army Reserve Specialist Kurt M. Wilson and appointed Robert Mayer to the Planning Commission. The council unanimously accepted the FY2026 road resurfacing list, filed condemnation for Riverside Road TSPLOST parcels, and authorized the Downtown Development Authority Taxable Revenue Bonds Series 2025. Additional unanimous approvals covered the Hill Street Overlay District townhome design, MOUs for the Mansell Overlook and West Alley developments, and a non‑binding LOI with The SPOT in Bratislava.

• Approved proclamation for Army Reserve Specialist Kurt M. Wilson (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robert Mayer to Planning Commission (5‑1)
• Approved FY2026 Road Resurfacing List (unanimous)
• Approved filing condemnation for Riverside Road TSPLOST parcels (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Development Authority Taxable Revenue Bonds Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved architectural design for Hill Street Overlay District townhome development (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Mansell Overlook property (unanimous)
• Approved Non‑Binding Letter of Intent with The SPOT, Bratislava (unanimous)

Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee - Board Meeting

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will meet on Dec. 16, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting minutes, reviewing the results of a study, discussing recommendations, and a Q&A session. No specific fee changes or contracts are listed for decision.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Review study results
• Discuss recommendations
• Questions and Answers

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. The committee reviewed a study presented by Michelle Alexander and discussed recommendations, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 PM.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will first approve the minutes from its prior meeting. It will then review the results of a development impact fee study and discuss the committee’s recommendations. The meeting will conclude with a question‑and‑answer period.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Review impact fee study results
• Discuss recommendations on development impact fees
• Answer questions from attendees

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting by unanimous vote. The committee reviewed study results presented by Michelle Alexander and discussed recommendations and questions, but no further actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 PM.

• Approved minutes of prior meeting (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will vote to accept a $1,136,436.22 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant from GDOT for FY2026. They will also consider the FY2026 road resurfacing list using $3,114,000 of the city budget and approve right‑of‑way acquisitions for the Etris Road Multi‑use Trail and Cox Road Intersections projects. A resolution to update the Alcohol Resident Wholesaler license fee schedule will also be considered.

• Resolution to submit and accept a $1,136,436.22 GDOT LMIG grant for FY2026
• Approval of FY2026 Road Resurfacing List funded with $3,114,000
• Blanket approval for right‑of‑way acquisition up to $152,400 for Etris Road Multi‑use Trail
• Blanket approval for right‑of‑way acquisition up to $100,000 for Cox Road Intersections TSPLOST project
• Resolution to establish a fee schedule for Alcohol Resident Wholesalers

The Committee of Council unanimously approved several items to be forwarded to the full council, including the FY2026 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant request for $1,136,436.22, the FY2026 road resurfacing list, and right‑of‑way acquisition services for three projects. All approvals were unanimous and will be considered by the mayor and council at their next meeting on December 17, 2025.

• Approved FY2026 Calendar of Mayor and Council meetings to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved submission of LMIG project list and acceptance of $1,136,436.22 grant to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Road Resurfacing List to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved blanket right‑of‑way acquisition for Etris Road Multi‑use Trail Bond up to $152,400 to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved blanket right‑of‑way acquisition for Cox Road Intersections TSPLOST up to $100,000 to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of alcohol resident wholesaler license fee schedule to move to mayor and council (unanimous)

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Phase 2 site‑improvement project at 9135 Willeo Road. The board may move the application from an initial to a final hearing if staff comments are addressed. The board will also discuss a conditional‑use request for a QuikTrip at 1050 Holcomb Bridge Road. Additional agenda items include setting 2026 DRB meeting dates and approving the November 6, 2025 minutes.

• Phase 2 construction – 4,900 sf building addition and 5,815 sf site work at 9135 Willeo Road (valuation $4,681,527)
• Conditional‑use application for QuikTrip at 1050 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Approval of November 6, 2025 Design Review Board minutes
• Adoption of 2026 Design Review Board meeting dates

The board approved the Phase 2 development at 9135 Willeo Road as submitted, with all present members voting in favor. The QuikTrip conditional‑use request at 1050 Holcomb Bridge Road was only discussed and no vote was taken. The board also unanimously approved the 2026 meeting calendar and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 9135 Willeo Road – Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Discussed QuikTrip Conditional Use at 1050 Holcomb Bridge Road (no vote)
• Approved 2026 DRB meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 DRB minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate
• City Attorney's Report
• Public comment protocol and decorum rules
• Meeting to be held at City Hall - Council Chambers
• Mayor and Council members present

The council approved item #10209, a recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember William Morthland. The approval was unanimous, with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The council will adopt the FY 2025 end‑of‑year budget amendment and approve several major contracts, including a $12.3 million Riverside Park construction contract and up to $21.6 million for right‑of‑way acquisition on the Big Creek Parkway Phase II project. Additional items include the purchase of 1340 Woodstock Road, a ground lease with Fulton County, and the expansion of the North Fulton Community Improvement District. The meeting also includes mayoral proclamations and a recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate.

• Approval of FY 2025 End of Year Budget Amendment (Resolution #10191).
• Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1340 Woodstock Road (Bowen and 92) (Resolution #10210).
• Approval of contract to MAPP for Riverside Park Construction project, $12,299,307.81 (Resolution #9911).
• Approval of right‑of‑way acquisition services for Big Creek Parkway Phase II, up to $21,600,000 (Resolution #10190).
• Approval of Ground Lease Agreement between Fulton County and City of Roswell (Resolution #10212).

The Roswell City Council approved several major items, including a $12,299,307.81 contract for the Riverside Park construction project and a $21.6 M right‑of‑way acquisition for Big Creek Parkway Phase II. Other approvals included a planning commission re‑appointment, a land purchase at 1340 Woodstock Road, a ground lease with Fulton County, and the expansion of the North Fulton Community Improvement District. All items were adopted by the recorded vote counts.

• Approved $12,299,307.81 Riverside Park construction contract (unanimous)
• Approved up to $21,600,000 right‑of‑way acquisition for Big Creek Parkway Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 1340 Woodstock Road (unanimous)
• Approved ground lease agreement with Fulton County (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of North Fulton Community Improvement District (4‑0)
• Approved re‑appointment of Planning Commission member Carol Williams (4‑1)
• Adopted FY 2025 end‑of‑year budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Special Called Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to consider the renewal of two previously approved and expired preliminary plats. Staff recommends approval for the Gardens at Sweetapple project.

• Preliminary Plat Renewal for The Gardens at Sweet Apple (0 Sweetapple Road), a 25.9-acre site zoned AG-43
• Preliminary Plat Renewal for Cottages on Jones (342 Jones Rd)

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat renewal for The Gardens at Sweet Apple on Sweetapple Road. It also unanimously approved the preliminary plat renewal for the Cottages on Jones project at 342 Jones Drive. No other actions were taken.

• Approved The Gardens at Sweet Apple preliminary plat renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Cottages on Jones preliminary plat renewal (unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Roswell Alcoholic Beverage License Board held a public hearing on December 4, 2025. The board considered several new license applications, including full‑consumption and retail package licenses for businesses such as Bowlero Roswell, Sprouts Farmers Market, ALDI, From the Well, V & Z Food Mart, and Primrose Cottage by Wedgewood Weddings. The agenda also includes approval of license renewals for 2026.

• Full consumption license – Bowlero Roswell, 785 Old Roswell Rd.
• Retail package license – Sprouts Farmers Market #520, 10800 Alpharetta Hwy., Suite C 410
• Retail package license – ALDI #16, 600 Mansell Rd.
• Limited consumption license – From the Well, 1094 Green St.
• Full consumption license – Primrose Cottage by Wedgewood Weddings, 674 Mimosa Blvd.

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It then approved eight new alcoholic beverage licenses—including full‑consumption, limited‑consumption, and retail package permits—for various businesses. The board also approved all license renewals for 2026. Every action was approved unanimously.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bowlero Roswell full‑consumption Sunday license (unanimous)
• Approved Sprouts Farmers Market #520 retail package beer & wine license (unanimous)
• Approved ALDI #16 retail package beer & wine license (unanimous)
• Approved From the Well limited‑consumption craft beer & wine Sunday license (unanimous)
• Approved V & Z Food Mart retail package beer & wine license (unanimous)
• Approved Primrose Cottage by Wedgewood Weddings full‑consumption Sunday license (unanimous)
• Approved all 2026 license renewals (unanimous)

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Planning Commission will review two preliminary plat renewal applications. The first is for The Gardens at Sweet Apple at 0 Sweetapple Road, a 25.9‑acre AG‑43 zoned subdivision. The second is for Cottages on Jones at 342 Jones Rd. Staff has recommended approval of the Sweet Apple plat.

• Renewal of preliminary plat for The Gardens at Sweet Apple (0 Sweetapple Rd, 25.9 acres, AG‑43 zoning)
• Renewal of preliminary plat for Cottages on Jones (342 Jones Rd)

The Roswell Planning Commission held a special called meeting on December 5, 2025. The commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat renewal for 0 Sweetapple Road (The Gardens at Sweet Apple). It also unanimously approved the preliminary plat renewal for 342 Jones Drive (Cottages on Jones). No other actions were taken.

• Approved preliminary plat renewal for 0 Sweetapple Road – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat renewal for 342 Jones Drive – unanimous

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will consider awarding a contract to Lagniappe Development for the construction of Liberty Square Park. The project involves transforming a 21.4-acre undeveloped area into a community park with new facilities.

• Proposed contract to Lagniappe Development for $1,706,921
• Project budget authorization of $1,930,410 for Liberty Square Park at 1280 Mission Hills Court
• Proposed park features: pavilion, restrooms, parking, playground, and stormwater BMPs
• Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes from November 10, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved moving the award of a $1,706,921 contract to Lagniappe Development for the Liberty Square Park construction project, along with a $1,930,410 project budget, to the Mayor and full Council. Both actions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Committee Meeting Minutes (Nov 10, 2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved to move award of $1,706,921 Liberty Square Park construction contract (budget $1,930,410) to Mayor and Council – unanimous

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special called meeting. The primary item is a recommendation to close the session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (Item #10182)

The council voted to approve the recommendation to close a meeting for discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Allen Sells, and approved unanimously by the members present. Councilmember Sarah Beeson was excused from the vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 PM.

• Approved recommendation to close for personnel, litigation, and real estate discussion (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider approving a $1.7 million contract for the construction of Liberty Square Park and a resolution supporting the Chambray Hotel project. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a grant application for bulletproof vests.

• Approval of Liberty Square Park construction contract ($1,706,921)
• Resolution supporting the Chambray Hotel project
• Approval to apply for FY2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for Roswell businesses

The council unanimously approved a $1,706,921 contract with Lagniappe Development for the Liberty Square Park construction project. It also unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Chambray Hotel Project and authorized the city administrator to execute related finance documents. Additional unanimous approvals included a FY2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant application, a memorandum of understanding with American Medical Response, and the consent agenda. A recommendation to close discussions on personnel, litigation, and real estate was not approved.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Resolution to apply for FY2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant approved (unanimous)
• MOU with American Medical Response approved (unanimous)
• Resolution supporting Chambray Hotel Project approved (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,706,921 contract to Lagniappe Development for Liberty Square Park (unanimous)
• Recommendation for closure on personnel, litigation, real estate denied (no closure)
• Project budget authorization of $1,930,410 for Liberty Square Park approved (unanimous)

Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee - Board Meeting

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will review the Q3 Economic Development Report and preliminary results of the Comprehensive Growth Plan. The board will discuss how impact fees can support the city's Economic Development Strategy and 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Q3 Economic Development Report
• Comprehensive Growth Plan preliminary results
• Discussion on impact fees regarding the 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee approved the minutes from all past meetings by unanimous vote. The Q3 Economic Development Report and the Comprehensive Growth Plan preliminary results were presented and discussed, but no decisions were made on them. The impact fee discussion was also only discussed. The meeting adjourned at 5:23 PM.

• Approved past meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Planning Commission will review two preliminary plat renewal applications: the Gardens at Sweetapple (0 Sweetapple Road) and Cottages on Jones (342 Jones Rd). Staff recommends approval of the Sweetapple plat; no staff recommendation is noted for the Jones plat. The meeting will also consider the minutes from the July 15 and September 24, 2025 Planning Commission meetings.

• Preliminary plat renewal for The Gardens at Sweetapple, 0 Sweetapple Road, 25.9 acres, zoned AG‑43 (staff recommends approval)
• Preliminary plat renewal for Cottages on Jones, 342 Jones Rd (details not provided)
• Review of July 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Review of September 24, 2025 Planning Commission special meeting minutes
• No financial impact noted for either plat renewal

The commission unanimously deferred the preliminary plat renewal for 0 Sweetapple Road (The Gardens at Sweet Apple) to a future meeting, to be considered no later than the first week/10 days of December. It also unanimously deferred the preliminary plat renewal for 342 Jones Rd (Cottages on Jones) to a future meeting with the same deadline. In addition, the commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 regular meeting and the minutes from the September 23, 2025 special meeting.

• Deferred 0 Sweetapple Road preliminary plat renewal (unanimous)
• Deferred 342 Jones Rd preliminary plat renewal (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 23, 2025 Planning Commission special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will review the Q3 Economic Development Report and preliminary results of the Comprehensive Growth Plan. The body will discuss how impact fees can support the city's Economic Development Strategy and 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Q3 Economic Development Report
• Comprehensive Growth Plan preliminary results
• Discussion on impact fees for Economic Development Strategy and 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee approved the minutes from all past meetings by unanimous vote. The Q3 Economic Development Report and the preliminary results of the Comprehensive Growth Plan were presented and discussed. An impact‑fee discussion related to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan also took place. The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 PM.

• Approved past meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on an after‑the‑fact Certificate of Appropriateness for repainting the front and side façades of 617 Atlanta Street. Staff recommends approval with conditions requiring a masonry professional’s assessment of paint impact, submission of that assessment, possible removal of the paint, and separate approval for the “Mill Street District” and “Historic Roswell” lettering as signage. The commission will vote on the recommended motion to approve the certificate with those conditions. No financial impact is noted.

• After‑the‑fact Certificate of Appropriateness for 617 Atlanta Street exterior paint
• Staff condition: masonry professional must assess paint impact within 3 months
• If no damage is found, paint must be removed within 1 year of approval
• Lettering “Mill Street District” and “Historic Roswell” must be approved via separate sign permit
• Financial impact: N/A

The Historic Preservation Commission deferred the Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior paint at 617 Atlanta Street to allow time to identify criteria for a paint expert. The deferral was unanimous. The commission also unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 and October 8, 2025 HPC meeting minutes.

• Deferred Certificate of Appropriateness for 617 Atlanta St exterior paint (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 HPC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2025 HPC minutes (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will approve the October 28 meeting minutes and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with American Medical Response to grant AMR access to the city’s traffic preemption system at no cost. The council will vote to award MAPP a $12,299,307.81 contract for the Riverside Park Construction project, with a total project budget of $13,841,186.80. A resolution to apply for a FY2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant will also be considered.

• Approve Committee meeting minutes from October 28, 2025
• Consider MOU with American Medical Response for traffic preemption system access (no additional cost)
• Award contract to MAPP for Riverside Park Construction – $12,299,307.81 (budget $13,841,186.80)
• Consider resolution to apply for FY2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant

The committee approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved moving a memorandum of understanding with American Medical Response to the Mayor and Council, also unanimously. The award of a $12,299,307.81 contract to MAPP for Riverside Park construction was deferred to a future committee meeting. The committee also approved moving a resolution to apply for a FY2025 bulletproof vest partnership grant to the Mayor and Council, unanimously.

• Approved October 28, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved to move AMR traffic preemption MOU to Mayor and Council (unanimous)
• Deferred award of $12,299,307.81 MAPP Riverside Park construction contract to future meeting
• Approved to move FY2025 bulletproof vest grant resolution to Mayor and Council (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The session is presented by City Attorney David Davidson. No other agenda items are listed for this special called meeting.

• Item #10159 – Closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The Roswell City Council approved Recommendation #10159 to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember G. Lee Hills and seconded by Councilmember David Johnson. All present council members voted in favor, resulting in a unanimous approval. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Approved Recommendation #10159 to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider several contract authorizations, including a $2,412,263 roof replacement at the Crabapple Center, a $3,658,500 LED conversion for athletic fields and racquet courts, and a $3,564,554.32 construction contract for the Grimes Bridge Soccer Fields. They will also vote on a resolution to adopt TAD policies for the Roswell East‑West Connection and a text amendment to Chapter 10, Section 10.3.4 of the city code. The agenda includes approval of the October 27 meeting minutes.

• Contract with Garland/DBS for $2,412,263 roof replacement at Crabapple Center
• Contract with Musco Sports Lighting LLC for $3,658,500 LED lighting conversion for athletic fields and racquet courts
• Contract with Precision Turf, LLC for $3,564,554.32 Grimes Bridge Soccer Fields construction
• Resolution to adopt TAD Policies and Procedures for Roswell East‑West Connection TAD #1
• Text amendment to Chapter 10, Section 10.3.4 of the Code of Ordinances (second reading)

The council approved several contracts and policy actions, all by unanimous or 3‑to‑0 votes. Notably, they authorized a $3,658,500 contract with Musco Sports Lighting LLC to convert athletic fields and racquet courts to LED lighting. Additional approvals included a $2,412,263 roof replacement at Crabapple Center, a $3,564,554.32 contract for Grimes Bridge soccer fields, adoption of TAD policies, and a text amendment to the city code.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Approval of Oct. 27, 2025 meeting minutes (part of consent agenda) – unanimous
• Approved $2,412,263 roof replacement contract for Crabapple Center – unanimous
• Approved $3,658,500 LED lighting contract with Musco Sports Lighting LLC – unanimous
• Approved $3,564,554.32 contract with Precision Turf, LLC for Grimes Bridge soccer fields – 3‑0
• Approved resolution to adopt TAD policies and create TAD Advisory Committee – 3‑0
• Approved text amendment to Chapter 10, Section 10.3.4 of city code – 3‑0
• Approved 10504 Alpharetta Hwy CU for Up Massage – unanimous

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board will meet to consider several new license applications. The board will review requests for retail package, consumption on premises, and wholesale licenses.

• Retail Package License (Beer & Wine) for RaceTrac #644 at 420 E. Crossville Rd.
• Retail Package License (Beer & Wine) for RaceTrac #2598 at 11515 Alpharetta Hwy.
• Consumption on the Premises license for Olive Garden #1338 at 905 Holcomb Bridge Rd.
• Wholesale/Distributor license for Green Earth Distributing at 455 W. Crossville Rd. Unit E
• Consumption on the Premises license for Georgian Corner at 10930 Crabapple Rd. Ste. 130

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved five new licenses: two retail package licenses for RaceTrac, a full‑pouring Sunday sales license for The Olive Garden, a wholesale distributor license for Green Earth Distributing, and a full‑pouring Sunday sales license for Georgian Corner. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved Oct 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Package License (Beer & Wine) for RaceTrac #644, 420 E. Crossville Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Package License (Beer & Wine) for RaceTrac #2598, 11515 Alpharetta Hwy. (unanimous)
• Approved Consumption on Premises – Full Pouring – Sunday Sales for The Olive Garden, 905 Holcomb Bridge Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Wholesale/Distributor Alcoholic Beverage License for Green Earth Distributing, 455 W. Crossville Rd. Unit E (unanimous)
• Approved Consumption on Premises – Full Pouring – Sunday Sales for Georgian Corner, 10930 Crabapple Rd. Ste. 130 (unanimous)

Roswell Recreation Commission - Work Session

The Roswell Recreation Commission will vote to add a new booster club, Friends of the CAC, to support the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. It will also consider approving updated bylaw procedures for the Roswell Dance Starz, Roswell Youth Theatre, and The Clay Collective booster organizations. The agenda notes no financial impact for these items.

• Add new booster club – Friends of the CAC for the Roswell Cultural Arts Center
• Approve updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Dance Starz booster club
• Approve updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Youth Theatre booster club
• Approve updated bylaw procedures for The Clay Collective booster club
• No financial impact reported for any agenda item

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board is considering an initial application for a building expansion at 10965 Woodstock Road. The proposal includes a new dining hall and additional classrooms to accommodate student enrollment.

• Proposed 35,866 square foot building expansion at 10965 Woodstock Rd
• Construction of a new dining hall and additional classrooms
• Review of a two-story addition with a basement and a square tower with a backlit cross
• Approval of September 2, 2025, DRB meeting minutes

The Design Review Board voted unanimously to approve the Fellowship Christian School dining and classroom addition at 10965 Woodstock Rd, subject to staff conditions. The board also approved the September 2, 2025 DRB meeting minutes unanimously. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved Fellowship Christian School dining & classroom addition (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 DRB minutes (unanimous)

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Recreation Commission will vote to approve the Friends of the CAC booster club charter and updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Dance Starz, Roswell Youth Theatre, and The Clay Collective. It will also adopt the minutes from the October 2 meeting and review the latest capital project list covering projects such as the Crabapple Center roof replacement and new pickle‑ball courts. The meeting includes a chair report and information on upcoming work sessions.

• Approval of the New Booster Club – Friends of the CAC for the Roswell Cultural Arts Center
• Approval of updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Dance Starz
• Approval of updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Youth Theatre
• Approval of updated bylaw procedures for The Clay Collective
• Review of Capital Project List including Crabapple Center roof replacement and Pickle Ball Courts

The Roswell Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the November 2, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the formation of the new Booster Club, Friends of the CAC. It also unanimously approved updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Dance Starz, Roswell Youth Theatre, and The Clay Collective.

• Approved November 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new Booster Club – Friends of the CAC (unanimous)
• Approved updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Dance Starz (unanimous)
• Approved updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Youth Theatre (unanimous)
• Approved updated bylaw procedures for The Clay Collective (unanimous)

2045 Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Committee - Regular Meeting

The Roswell 2045 Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Committee will meet to discuss outreach takeaways, existing conditions highlights, and an economic overview. Members will also examine a key parcel analysis and hold a work session on activity centers. The meeting is informational and does not include formal decisions.

• Review of outreach takeaways
• Presentation of existing conditions highlights
• Economic overview briefing
• Key parcel analysis discussion
• Activity centers work session

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will vote on contract authorizations for three major projects: a $2,412,263 roof replacement at the Crabapple Center, a $3,658,500 LED lighting conversion for athletic fields and racquet courts, and a $3,564,554 contract for construction of the Grimes Bridge Soccer Fields. Council members will also consider a resolution to adopt TAD policies and create a TAD advisory committee for the Roswell East‑West Connection TAD. The meeting includes a quarterly management review and discussion of the city’s 2025 top priorities.

• Contract authorization with Garland/DBS for $2,412,263 roof replacement at Crabapple Center (budget $2,653,489.30)
• Contract authorization with Musco Sports Lighting LLC for $3,658,500 LED conversion of athletic fields and racquet courts (budget $4,207,275.00)
• Contract award to Precision Turf, LLC for $3,564,554.32 Grimes Bridge Soccer Fields construction (budget $3,989,870.32)
• Resolution to adopt TAD Policies and Procedures and establish a TAD Advisory Committee for TAD #1 – Roswell East‑West Connection
• Quarterly Management Review (Third Quarter 2025) and discussion of 2025 Top Priorities

The Committee of Council unanimously approved the October 14 minutes. It also unanimously approved moving three major contract authorizations—to Garland/DBS for a $2,412,263 roof replacement, to Musco Sports Lighting for a $3,658,500 LED conversion, and to Precision Turf for a $3,564,554 soccer‑field project—to the mayor and full council for final approval. Additionally, a resolution to adopt TAD policies and create a TAD advisory committee was approved to move forward.

• Approved October 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved to move Garland/DBS roof contract $2,412,263 to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move Musco Sports Lighting LED conversion contract $3,658,500 to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move Precision Turf soccer fields contract $3,564,554 to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move TAD policies and advisory committee resolution to mayor and council (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold a special called meeting on October 27, 2025. The agenda contains a single closure item recommending discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate issues. City Attorney David Davidson will present the recommendation. No other business is listed.

• Item #10126 – Closure recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

The council voted unanimously to approve Recommendation #10126, which calls for a closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. Councilmember David Johnson moved the action and Councilmember G. Lee Hills seconded it. All present members voted in favor.

• Approved Recommendation #10126 to close and discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council will consider the FY 2026 budget, approve construction contracts for a multi-use trail and tennis court conversions, and swear in new fire department personnel.

• Approval of FY 2026 budget ($229,987,271)
• Award construction contract for Woodstock Multi-Use Trail Phase I ($3,192,339.38)
• Approve contract for Signature Tennis Courts at Crabapple Center ($172,500)
• Swear in Pabel Troche as Fire Chief
• Approve letter of intent for Patriot Growth Capital accelerator facility

The council unanimously approved the FY 2026 budget of $229,987,271 on second reading. It also approved a memorandum of understanding for the City Center redevelopment, a $172,500 contract to convert two tennis courts to six pickleball courts at Crabapple Center, a $165,000 right‑of‑way acquisition for the Nesbit Ferry Road TSPLOST 2 project, a $3,192,339.38 construction contract for the Woodstock Multi‑Use Trail Phase, and the first reading of a text amendment establishing exterior inspections for multifamily complexes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2026 budget $229,987,271 (unanimous, second reading)
• Approved MOU for City Center redevelopment project (unanimous)
• Approved $172,500 contract to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts at Crabapple Center (unanimous)
• Approved up to $165,000 right‑of‑way acquisition for Nesbit Ferry Road TSPLOST 2 project (unanimous)
• Approved $3,192,339.38 construction contract to Azimuth Contractors for Woodstock Multi‑Use Trail Phase (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of text amendment establishing exterior inspections for multifamily complexes (unanimous)

Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee - Board Meeting

The Roswell Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will present the draft impact fee study, including fee amounts for parks, community centers, and fire services. Members will review the methodologies used to calculate the fees and discuss the proposed adoption process and timeline. The meeting will conclude with a question‑and‑answer period.

• Presentation of draft impact fees showing park improvement cost per person $416.79 and community center cost per person $1,307.55
• Methodologies outlined: cost recovery, incremental expansion, and plan‑based approaches for fee calculations
• 10‑year projection of park improvement expenditures totaling $3,243,741
• Fire department cost allocation showing total facility cost $51,091,639 and vehicle fleet cost $26,935,082
• Next‑step discussion of the adoption timeline and process for the impact fee ordinance

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee presented draft impact fees and discussed the adoption timeline and process. No votes were taken on any substantive items. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council are holding a special called meeting. The primary agenda item is a recommendation to close the session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (Item #10126)

The council considered agenda item #10126, a recommendation to close to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember G. Lee Hills. The council voted unanimously to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Sarah Beeson was excused from the vote.

• Approved closure recommendation on personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider the first reading of the FY 2026 budget. The ordinance proposes a balanced budget of $229,987,271 covering all city funds. The budget includes a millage rate of 4.949 mills and maintains 772 full‑time positions. The council will vote on the first reading of the ordinance.

• Approval of FY 2026 budget for $229,987,271 (first reading)
• Millage rate of 4.949 mills (4.049 general fund, 0.900 bonded)
• Budgeted full‑time city positions set at 772
• Re‑appropriation up to $250,000 for General Fund Fuel and Utility Contingency
• Re‑appropriation up to $250,000 for General Fund Grant Match Contingency

The council voted to approve the first reading of the FY 2026 budget for Roswell, amounting to $229,987,271. The motion was moved by Councilmember Christine Hall and seconded by Councilmember William Morthland. The vote was 5‑0 in favor, with Councilmember David Johnson not present for the vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• Approved first reading of FY 2026 budget $229,987,271 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request from the City of Roswell Recreation and Parks Department. The applicant seeks a variance to allow park improvements to encroach into a stream buffer and impervious setback.

• BZA20253920: Request to encroach approximately 15,000 SF into the 100-ft undisturbed stream buffer for a children's play area, swale, trail, and pavilion
• BZA20253920: Request to encroach approximately 6,900 SF of impervious surface into the 150-ft impervious setback for a pavilion, restroom building, and trail
• Review of September 9, 2025 BZA Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the stream buffer variance for Mission Hills Court/Liberty Square Park with a unanimous vote. The Board also approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Mission Hills Court stream buffer variance (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 BZA minutes (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will vote on awarding a $3,192,339.38 construction contract to Azimuth Contractors for the Woodstock Multi‑Use Trail Phase I. They will also approve a blanket right‑of‑way acquisition up to $165,000 for the Nesbit Ferry Road TSPLOST 2 project and authorize a $172,500 contract to convert two tennis courts into six pickleball courts at the Crabapple Center. Additionally, they will approve the September 23, 2025 Committee meeting minutes.

• Award $3,192,339.38 contract to Azimuth Contractors for Woodstock Multi‑Use Trail Phase I (budget authorization $3,352,000)
• Blanket approval for right‑of‑way acquisition services up to $165,000 for the Nesbit Ferry Road TSPLOST 2 project
• Contract authorization $172,500 with Signature Tennis Courts to convert two tennis courts into six pickleball courts at the Crabapple Center (budget $207,000)
• Approval of the Committee meeting minutes from September 23, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved moving three contract proposals—Woodstock Multi-Use Trail construction, Nesbit Ferry Road right‑of‑way acquisition, and Signature Tennis Courts pickleball conversion—to the mayor and full council for final action.

• Approved September 23, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved to move Woodstock Multi-Use Trail construction contract ($3,192,339.38) to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move Nesbit Ferry Road right‑of‑way acquisition services (up to $165,000) to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move Signature Tennis Courts pickleball conversion contract ($172,500) to mayor and council (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The item is presented by City Attorney David Davidson. No decisions are indicated; the session is for discussion only.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters
• Closed session to discuss litigation
• Closed session to discuss real estate

The council voted unanimously to approve Recommendation #10102, which calls for a closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember G. Lee Hills. All six council members voted in favor.

• Approved Recommendation #10102 to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council meeting will approve a consent agenda that includes the minutes from recent meetings and a $3,900,000 contract with Reeves & Young for an E‑911 Call Center, with a $4,690,000 budget authorization. Council members will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding for the City Center redevelopment project, review the FY 26 proposed budget, and vote on the Slow Down in Roswell traffic‑calming policy. Finally, the council will adopt a resolution supporting the DDA Hill Street downtown development project.

• Approval of a $3,900,000 contract (budget authorized $4,690,000) with Reeves & Young to build the E‑911 Call Center
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for the City Center redevelopment project
• Presentation and consideration of the Mayor's FY 26 proposed budget
• Approval of the Slow Down in Roswell traffic‑calming policy
• Resolution supporting the Roswell Downtown Development Authority Hill Street project

The council approved the contract for the new E911 Call Center and the Slow Down traffic‑calming initiative. It also approved a resolution supporting the Hill Street mixed‑use development, including all closing documents and design plans. The memorandum of understanding for the City Center redevelopment was withdrawn, and a recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation and real‑estate was not adopted. All items on the consent agenda passed unanimously.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously (including minutes of Sep 22 meeting)
• Approved $3.9M contract to Reeves & Young for E911 Call Center (budget $4.69M) – unanimous
• MOU for City Center redevelopment withdrawn
• Approved Slow Down in Roswell traffic‑calming initiative – unanimous
• Approved resolution supporting Hill Street mixed‑use development – unanimous
• Recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation and real‑estate not adopted

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Historic Preservation Commission will review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for exterior paint at 617 Atlanta Street and another for a covered patio at 964 Alpharetta Street. Staff recommends approving the paint request with conditions regarding masonry assessment and signage. The commission will also consider the September 10, 2025 HPC minutes before adjourning.

• HPC 20253534 – 617 Atlanta Street exterior paint Certificate of Appropriateness (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• HPC 20253935 – 964 Alpharetta Street covered and enclosed patio Certificate of Appropriateness
• Review of September 10, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes
• Welcome, call to order, and adjournment items

The commission deferred the Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior paint work at 617 Atlanta Street. It approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for a covered and enclosed patio at 964 Alpharetta Street, subject to staff conditions. The September 10, 2025 HPC minutes were also deferred. All three actions were decided unanimously.

• Deferred Certificate of Appropriateness for 617 Atlanta Street exterior renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 964 Alpharetta Street covered patio, with staff conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred adoption of September 10, 2025 HPC minutes (unanimous)

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications—one for repainting the façade of 617 Atlanta Street and another for a covered and enclosed patio at 964 Alpharetta Street. Staff recommends approving the paint request with conditions on a masonry professional’s assessment and separate sign approval. The board will also adopt the September 10, 2025 HPC minutes. No financial impact is noted.

• Approve after‑the‑fact Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior paint at 617 Atlanta Street (with staff‑recommended conditions)
• Consider Certificate of Appropriateness for covered and enclosed patio at 964 Alpharetta Street
• Adopt September 10, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes

The board deferred the certificate of appropriateness for 617 Atlanta Street. It approved the certificate of appropriateness for 964 Alpharetta Street’s covered and enclosed patio, subject to staff conditions. The board also deferred consideration of the September 10, 2025 HPC meeting minutes.

• Deferred certificate of appropriateness for 617 Atlanta St. exterior renovation (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 964 Alpharetta St. covered and enclosed patio (unanimous)
• Deferred review of September 10, 2025 HPC meeting minutes (unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing and review minutes. It will consider a new retail package license for beer and wine for CVS Pharmacy #3125 located at 895 Holcomb Bridge Road. The board will also discuss requests for on‑premises consumption, full pouring, and Sunday sales from Bizarre Coffee at 1090 Alpharetta Street and Vila Crepe & Cafe at 1133 Woodstock Road Suite 120.

• Public hearing review from Sep 4, 2025
• New retail package license (beer & wine) for CVS Pharmacy #3125, 895 Holcomb Bridge Rd.
• Request for on‑premises consumption, full pouring, Sunday sales for Bizarre Coffee, 1090 Alpharetta St.
• Request for on‑premises consumption, full pouring, Sunday sales for Vila Crepe & Cafe, 1133 Woodstock Rd. Suite 120

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. It then approved a retail package license for CVS Pharmacy #3125. The board also approved consumption‑on‑premises licenses for Bizarre Coffee and Vila Crepe & Cafe, allowing full pouring and Sunday sales. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Sep 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CVS Pharmacy #3125 retail package license (unanimous)
• Approved Bizarre Coffee consumption on premises full pouring Sunday sales (unanimous)
• Approved Vila Crepe & Cafe consumption on premises full pouring Sunday sales (unanimous)

Roswell Recreation Commission - Work Session

The agenda for this work session contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Recreation Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It will receive information about the 2025 Youth Day Parade. Commissioners will review a capital project list and announce upcoming work session and meeting dates for November 6, 2025.

• Approve 8.7.25 meeting minutes
• Review information on 2025 Youth Day Parade
• Review Capital Project List (information item)
• Announce upcoming work session and meeting on Nov 6, 2025

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The approval passed unanimously with a 5 to 0 vote. Other agenda items, including the Youth Day Parade information and upcoming capital projects, were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved 8.7.25 minutes (5 TO 0)

Mayor and Council - Budget Workshop

The Roswell Mayor and City Council will hold a full‑day budget workshop to review and develop the FY2026 municipal budget. Council members and the mayor will discuss revenue projections, spending priorities, and potential adjustments. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the general budget discussion.

The Roswell City Council approved the minutes from the FY2026 Budget Workshop held on October 1, 2025. The approval was recorded on October 14, 2025. No other actions or votes were taken during the workshop.

• Approved FY2026 Budget Workshop minutes (approved Oct 14, 2025)

Mayor and Council - Open Forum

The Mayor and Council will hold an open forum meeting. The primary agenda item is the reading of a proclamation honoring United States Army E-4 Specialist Richard Heneghan.

• Proclamation for the Esteemed Veteran of Roswell Award to United States Army E-4 Specialist Richard Heneghan

The council read a proclamation honoring U.S. Army E‑4 Specialist Richard Heneghan. No votes or policy actions were taken during the Open Forum. The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 PM, and the minutes were approved on October 14, 2025.

• Proclamation honoring Specialist Richard Heneghan read
• Meeting minutes approved (Oct 14, 2025)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council meeting on September 23, 2025 will consider several agenda items. Council members will vote on awarding a $3,900,000 contract to Reeves & Young to build the City’s E‑911 Call Center at 11261 Alpharetta Highway, with a total project budget authorization of $4,690,000. They will also receive notification of a $1,981,825.60 contract award to GradeCo, Inc. for the Roswell Area Park Pond Rehabilitation Project, funded by bond proceeds. Additional items include approval of the September 9 meeting minutes and discussion of the “Slow Down in Roswell” traffic‑calming policy.

• Vote to award Reeves & Young a contract up to $3,900,000 for the E‑911 Call Center (budget $4,690,000) at 11261 Alpharetta Highway
• Notification of GradeCo, Inc. contract for Roswell Area Park Pond Rehabilitation, $1,981,825.60 (budget $2,628,125)
• Approval of Committee meeting minutes from September 9, 2025
• Consideration of the “Slow Down in Roswell” traffic‑calming policy initiative

The committee unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 committee meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved moving the award of a $3,900,000 contract to Reeves & Young for the E911 Call Center to the mayor and council. Additionally, the Slow Down in Roswell traffic‑calming policy was unanimously approved to be forwarded to the mayor and council. The award of a $1,981,825.60 GradeCo park pond rehabilitation contract was presented but not decided.

• Approved September 9, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved moving Reeves & Young $3,900,000 E911 Call Center contract to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved moving Slow Down in Roswell traffic‑calming initiative to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Presented GradeCo Inc. $1,981,825.60 park pond rehabilitation contract – no vote

Planning Commission - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell Planning Commission will review Item 20253972, the preliminary plat for the Hill Street Overlay District, Area A. The plat covers 6.4 acres and is zoned DX (Downtown Mixed Use), CIV (Civic) and HSOD. City staff recommends the commission approve the plat with conditions. A motion to recommend approval with conditions is scheduled for consideration.

• Preliminary plat for Hill Street Overlay District, Area A (6.4 acres) – staff recommends approval with conditions
• Conditions include easement dimensions, utility easements, stormwater tables, flood‑note correction, and tree‑removal fee provisions
• Land Development Permit requirements such as backflow vault placement, water‑line connections, and utility legends
• Zoning designations: DX (Downtown Mixed Use), CIV (Civic) and HSOD (Hill Street Overlay District)

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the Hill Street mixed‑use development with specified wording changes. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 special called meeting. Both actions were recorded with five commissioners voting in favor and two absent.

• Approved Hill Street Mixed-Use Development preliminary plat with changes (5-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5-0)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special called meeting to review a recommendation for closure. The proposed closed session is to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (Item #10067)

The Roswell Mayor and Council approved Recommendation #10067, which calls for a closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was made by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Sarah Beeson. All six councilmembers voted in favor, resulting in a unanimous approval.

• Approved Recommendation #10067 closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will vote on several items, including approving a contract with Inliner Solutions, LLC for the Stormwater Lining Package valued at $355,471 with a project budget of $391,018. They will also approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Fulton County for water service and sewer billing. The council will adopt a millage rate of 4.949 for Tax Year 2025 (second reading) and approve a sidewalk café at 43/45 Park Square Court. Additional resolutions include updating the Community Work Program, authorizing negotiations on a city‑owned property at Bowen Road and Highway 92, and a recommendation for closure on personnel, litigation and real estate.

• Contract award to Inliner Solutions, LLC for Stormwater Lining Package – $355,471 contract, $391,018 budget (Item #9991)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Fulton County for water service and sewer billing (Item #10000)
• Ordinance to adopt a millage rate of 4.949 for Tax Year 2025 (second reading) (Item #10043)
• Approval of a Sidewalk Café at 43/45 Park Square Court (Item #9826)
• Resolution authorizing Roswell Development Authority to negotiate on city‑owned property at Bowen Road and Highway 92 (Item #10066)

The Roswell City Council approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying prior meeting minutes, a $355,471 stormwater contract, and an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County. The council also adopted a 4.949% millage rate for Tax Year 2025, approved a sidewalk café at 43/45 Park Square Court, updated the Community Work Program and Community Improvement Element for 2025‑2030, and authorized the Development Authority to negotiate the sale of a city property on Bowen Road for at least $5 million. A recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate was not closed.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously (includes minutes approval, $355,471 stormwater contract, IGA with Fulton County)
• Adopted millage rate of 4.949% for Tax Year 2025 – approved unanimous
• Approved sidewalk café at 43/45 Park Square Court – approved unanimous
• Adopted annual update to Community Work Program and Community Improvement Element (2025‑2030) – approved unanimous
• Authorized Roswell Development Authority to negotiate sale of city property at Bowen Road & Highway 92 for at least $5,000,000 – approved unanimous
• Recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate – not closed

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation to close the meeting in order to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The recommendation is presented by City Attorney David Davidson as agenda item #10067. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.

• Item #10067 – Recommendation for Closure to Discuss Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate (presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

On September 22, 2025, the Roswell Mayor and Council met at City Hall. The council approved Recommendation #10067 to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate, with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:04 PM.

• Approved Recommendation #10067 to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Public Hearing on Millage Rate

The Mayor and Council will hold a special public hearing to consider adopting a millage rate of 4.949 for Tax Year 2025. The rate is composed of 4.049 for General Fund Maintenance and Operations and 0.900 for Bonded Debt Service, representing no change from the previous rate. If approved, Roswell’s property tax rate will remain the lowest Maintenance and Operations rate in 17 years. The item will be presented by Bill Godshall, Chief Financial Officer.

• Public Hearing on Millage Rate of 4.949 for Tax Year 2025 (4.049 M&O, 0.900 Bonded Debt Service)

The council held a special public hearing on the millage rate for the 2025 tax year. The rate was established at 4.949. The minutes note that no vote was required to adopt the rate. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM.

• Millage rate set at 4.949 for Tax Year 2025 (no vote needed)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for partial demolition and restoration at 1076 Canton Street. Staff recommend approval with conditions regarding structural safety and material reuse.

• HPC 20252779 - 1076 Canton Street - Certificate of Appropriateness for partial demolition
• HPC 20253047 - 52 Goulding Place – Retaining wall replacement
• Discussion – Process Update
• Approval of August 13, 2025 HPC Minutes
• Possible Quorum of Mayor and City Council

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition of the historic structure at 1076 Canton Street. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a retaining wall replacement at 52 Goulding Place. The minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting were approved. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for partial demolition at 1076 Canton St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for retaining wall replacement at 52 Goulding Place (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Committees of Council will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and consider a sidewalk cafe license for Cafe Le Bon, a stormwater lining contract, and an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County.

• Consideration of a Sidewalk Café at 43/45 Park Square Court
• Award contract to Inliner Solutions, LLC for Stormwater Lining Package (not to exceed $355,471)
• Sign Intergovernmental Agreement with Fulton County for Water Service and Sewer Billing
• Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes - August 12, 2025
• Consideration of the 2025 Community Work Program Update

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests at its September 9 meeting. One request involves a sport court built too close to property lines, while the other seeks to adjust parking requirements for a commercial building.

• Variance for sport court at 12250 Brookfield Club Drive
• Variance for parking at 9410 Willeo Road
• Review of August 12, 2025 BZA minutes
• Possible quorum of Mayor and City Council

The board denied the variance request to reduce rear and side setbacks for a sport court at 12250 Brookfield Club Drive, voting 5‑1. It approved the variance requests for parking regulations at 9410 Willeo Road, also 5‑1, with the condition that the final site plan meet transportation requirements. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Denied variance for 12250 Brookfield Club Drive (5-1)
• Approved variance for 9410 Willeo Road parking (5-1) with transportation requirement condition
• Approved August 12, 2025 BZA minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special called meeting to discuss a recommendation for closure. The proposed closed session would cover personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (Item #10035)

At the special called meeting on September 8, 2025, the Roswell Mayor and Council considered item #10035, a recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate. The council approved the recommendation unanimously. Councilmember David Johnson moved the action and Councilmember Sarah Beeson seconded it. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 PM.

• Approved recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider setting the 2025 tax millage rate at 4.949 and authorize the issuance of bonds to finance the Hill Street parking deck. The body will also approve a Planning Commission appointment and hear proclamations for veterans and public safety.

• Approval of 2025 millage rate of 4.949 (First Reading)
• Authorization for Downtown Development Authority revenue bonds for Hill Street parking deck
• Appointment of Gurtej Narang to Planning Commission
• Proclamation for Esteemed Veteran of Roswell Award
• Proclamation for Roswell Fire Company Officer of the Year

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of Downtown Development Authority revenue bonds to finance the Hill Street parking deck. It also approved the Hill Street Land Exchange Agreement and the first reading of a millage rate of 4.949 for Tax Year 2025. In addition, the council appointed Gurtej Narang to the Planning Commission, approved the consent agenda and the August 25 meeting minutes, and read several proclamations.

• Approved appointment of Gurtej Narang to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of millage rate 4.949 for Tax Year 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for DDA revenue bonds to fund Hill Street parking deck (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution authorizing closure of Hill Street Land Exchange Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2025 special and regular meetings (unanimous)
• Read proclamations honoring Staff Sergeant Monica Graham, Captain Jeff Mealor, and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Oath of office read for Gurtej Narang (Planning Commission)

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Roswell Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing to consider two new license applications. One application is from Spice of Thai, LLC for a limited pouring license for beer and wine with Sunday sales at 580 East Crossville Rd. Unit 420. The other application is from Ateca Grocery for a package license for beer with Sunday sales at 1230 Alpharetta St.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public hearing of August 7, 2025 agenda items
• New licensee: Spice of Thai, LLC – limited pouring, beer & wine, Sunday sales, 580 East Crossville Rd. Unit 420
• New licensee: Ateca Grocery – package license, beer, Sunday sales, 1230 Alpharetta St.

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 public hearing unanimously. It also unanimously approved a limited‑pouring beer and wine license with Sunday sales for Spice of Thai, LLC at 580 East Crossville Rd. Unit 420. The board further unanimously approved a package beer license with Sunday sales for Ateca Grocery, operated by Naaz Enterprises USA, Inc., at 1230 Alpharetta St.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Spice of Thai limited‑pouring beer & wine license with Sunday sales (unanimous)
• Approved Ateca Grocery package beer license with Sunday sales (unanimous)

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation to close the meeting in order to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The recommendation is presented by City Attorney David Davidson as agenda item #10035.

• Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (Item #10035, presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

The Roswell City Council voted unanimously to approve Recommendation #10035, which calls for a closure to discuss personnel matters, litigation issues, and real‑estate concerns. Councilmember David Johnson moved the action and Councilmember Sarah Beeson seconded it. Councilmembers Sarah Beeson, G. Lee Hills, and David Johnson voted in favor, while three members were excused.

• Approved Recommendation #10035 to close for personnel, litigation and real‑estate discussion (unanimous)

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will discuss the approval of several municipal projects, including a new fire station and public safety headquarters upgrades. The board will also review plans for a park and a police evidence building.

• Approval of Fire Station 27 at 9000 Fouts Road
• Approval of exterior changes for Public Safety Headquarters at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Approval of Police Headquarters Evidence Building at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Approval of Liberty Square Park at Mission Hills Ct. & Worthington Hills Dr.

The board deferred approval of Fire Station 27 at 9000 Fouts Road. It approved the Public Safety Headquarters at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road with design comments on downspouts and rooftop equipment. The Police Headquarters Evidence Building at the same address was approved with a fence material comment. Liberty Square Park at Mission Hills Ct. & Worthington Hills Dr. was approved with a pavilion design suggestion, and the June 17, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Deferred Fire Station 27 – 9000 Fouts Road (unanimous)
• Approved Public Safety Headquarters – 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road (unanimous) with downspout and rooftop equipment comments
• Approved Police Headquarters Evidence Building – 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road (unanimous) with fence material comment
• Approved Liberty Square Park – Mission Hills Ct. & Worthington Hills Dr. (unanimous) with pavilion design comment
• Approved June 17, 2025 Special Called DRB minutes (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Design Review Board will discuss and vote on four project approvals: a new Fire Station #27 at 9000 Fouts Road, exterior changes to the Public Safety Headquarters at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road, a Police Headquarters Evidence Building at the same address, and Liberty Square Park at Mission Hills Ct. & Worthington Hills Dr. The board will also approve the June 17, 2025 special‑called DRB minutes.

• Approval of Fire Station 27 – 9000 Fouts Road
• Approval of Public Safety Headquarters exterior changes – 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Approval of Police Headquarters Evidence Building – 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Approval of Liberty Square Park – Mission Hills Ct. & Worthington Hills Dr.
• Approval of June 17, 2025 special‑called DRB minutes

The board deferred approval of Fire Station 27 at 9000 Fouts Road. It approved the Public Safety Headquarters, the Police Headquarters Evidence Building, and the Liberty Square Park pavilion, all unanimously. The meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Deferred Fire Station 27 – 9000 Fouts Road (unanimous)
• Approved Public Safety Headquarters – 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved Police Headquarters Evidence Building – 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved Liberty Square Park – Mission Hills Ct. & Worthington Hills Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 Special Called DRB Minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

At the special called meeting, the Roswell Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation to close the session to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The recommendation is presented by City Attorney David Davidson. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Item #10008 – Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

The council approved recommendation #10008 to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember G. Lee Hills. All six voting members voted in favor, resulting in a unanimous approval. No other actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation #10008 to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider several development‑related actions, including the second reading of an ordinance to adopt the Roswell Development Finance Program and Guidelines. They will also vote on an Intergovernmental Assessment Agreement for the program, approve the final plat for Little Lakes Estates at 385 Pine Grove Road, and adopt a text and map amendment for the Hill Street Overlay. A resolution to apply for a 2026 Cultural Facilities Grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts is also on the agenda, along with routine consent items such as minutes approval and commission appointments.

• Adopt Roswell Development Finance Program Ordinance (second reading) – Item #8480
• Intergovernmental Assessment Agreement for the Development Finance Program – Item #9936
• Final Plat approval for Little Lakes Estates, 385 Pine Grove Road – Item #9977
• Text and Map Amendment to the Unified Development Code for the Hill Street Overlay (second reading) – Item #9466
• Resolution to apply for and accept a 2026 Cultural Facilities Grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts – Item #9969

The Roswell City Council unanimously approved the ordinance adopting the Roswell Development Finance Program and Guidelines (Ordinance No. 2025-08-06). It also approved an intergovernmental assessment agreement for the program, a final plat for Little Lakes Estates, and a text‑and‑map amendment for the Hill Street Overlay. Additionally, the council confirmed several commission appointments and authorized a 2026 Cultural Facilities Grant application.

• Approved Roswell Development Finance Program Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Assessment Agreement for RDFP (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat 20252121 for Little Lakes Estates at 385 Pine Grove Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Hill Street Overlay text and map amendment (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robert Zappulla to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for 2026 Cultural Facilities Grant (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation from City Attorney David Davidson to close agenda item #10008. The closure is intended to allow discussion of personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. No vote or decision is scheduled on these topics at this meeting.

• Recommendation to close agenda item #10008 to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The Roswell Mayor and Council met on August 25, 2025. The council approved Recommendation #10008 to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson, seconded by Councilmember G. Lee Hills, and all members voted in favor. The meeting adjourned at 5:07 PM.

• Approved Recommendation #10008 to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)

2045 Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Committee - Regular Meeting

The Roswell 2045 Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Committee will elect a chair and vice chair. It will discuss the Comprehensive Growth Plan and the committee's role. The meeting will also review initial economic and existing conditions and hold a work session on activity centers.

• Establish a Chair & Vice Chair
• Comprehensive Growth Plan & Process
• Stakeholder Committee Role
• Initial Economic Existing Conditions
• Activity Centers Work Session – East Roswell, Holcomb/400, Uptown, Midtown, Downtown

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider staff‑recommended approval of demolition of the historic structure at 1076 Canton Street, with conditions for reconstruction using original materials. A Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at the same address will also be reviewed. The commission will adopt the July 9, 2025 HPC minutes before adjourning.

• Approve demolition of 1076 Canton Street (HPC20252779) with staff‑recommended conditions
• Issue Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 1076 Canton Street (HPC20252820)
• Adopt July 9, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes

The commission deferred the demolition request for 1076 Canton Street unanimously. It approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at the same address, adding several conditions, also unanimously. The July 9, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Demolition request for 1076 Canton St. deferred (unanimous)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 1076 Canton St. approved with conditions (unanimous)
• July 9, 2025 historic preservation commission minutes approved (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Committees of Council will approve the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. Council members will vote on the Final Plat for Little Lakes Estates, an 8‑lot residential subdivision at 385 Pine Grove Rd zoned RS‑18. They will also consider authorizing a budget to apply for a Georgia Council for the Arts Facilities Grant to replace failing dimmer packs at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

• Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes – July 29, 2025
• Final Plat for Little Lakes Estates: 8 single‑family lots at 385 Pine Grove Rd, RS‑18 zoning
• Budget authorization to apply for Georgia Council for the Arts Facilities Grant to replace dimmer packs at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

The committee unanimously approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved moving the final plat for Little Lakes Estates to the Mayor and Council. Additionally, the committee unanimously approved moving the budget request to apply for the Georgia Council for the Arts Facilities Grant to the Mayor and Council.

• Approved July 29, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved move of Little Lakes Estates final plat to Mayor and Council (unanimous)
• Approved move of arts grant application budget to Mayor and Council (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the side and rear setbacks for an accessory sport court at 12250 Brookfield Club Drive. Staff recommends approval of both setback reductions. The agenda also lists a withdrawn stream buffer variance for 225 Barrington Drive East, which will not be considered. Minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Variance to reduce side setback from 10 ft to 3.8 ft and rear setback from 10 ft to 3.4 ft for the sport court at 12250 Brookfield Club Drive
• Withdrawn stream buffer variance request for 225 Barrington Drive East
• Approval of July 8, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously deferred the variance request to reduce rear and side setbacks for a sport court at 12250 Brookfield Club Drive. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Deferred variance to reduce rear & side setbacks for sport court at 12250 Brookfield Club Drive (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation from City Attorney David Davidson to close an agenda item for discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting includes the usual welcome, roll call, and public comment protocol.

• ID 9983 – Recommendation for Closure to Discuss Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate (presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

The Roswell City Council approved Recommendation 9983 to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember G. Lee Hills. All five voting members (Beeson, Hills, Johnson, Morthland, Sells) voted in favor; Councilmember Christine Hall was excused. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 PM.

• Approved Recommendation 9983 to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will vote on several financial actions, including a $460,148 contract with GS Construction Inc. for the Bulloch Avenue Waterline Replacement Project (not to exceed $506,162). The Council will also consider a $362,008.83 contract with Johnson‑Laux Construction, LLC for remediation and renovations at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, and a $400,668 Community Development Block Grant award. Additional items include a bond resolution authorizing the City’s Public Facilities Authority to issue revenue bonds and a $32,242.10 pavement repair agreement with the Crabapple Oaks Residents Association, Inc.

• $460,148 contract with GS Construction Inc. for Bulloch Avenue Waterline Replacement (budget cap $506,162)
• $362,008.83 contract with Johnson‑Laux Construction, LLC for Bill Johnson Community Activity Building remediation (budget authorization $434,410.59)
• $400,668 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award and budget amendment BA22570101-08-11-25
• Bond Resolution authorizing issuance of Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bond Series 2025 and Intergovernmental Lease for Spruill property
• $32,242.10 pavement repair agreement with Crabapple Oaks Residents Association, Inc. (budget amendment BA35042200-08-11-25)

The Roswell City Council unanimously approved a bond resolution authorizing the Public Facilities Authority to issue revenue bonds and to execute a lease agreement for the Spruill property. It also approved the 2025 Community Development Block Grant action plan with a $400,668 budget amendment, and a contract for the Bulloch Avenue waterline replacement. The council re‑appointed the Historic Preservation Commission and approved a conditional use and variance for a carriage house at 12220 King Circle. A proposed Hill Street Overlay amendment was deferred.

• Approved Historic Preservation Commission re‑appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use and Concurrent Variance for 12220 King Circle (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan and $400,668 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved PFA Revenue Bond Series 2025 and lease agreement for Spruill property (unanimous)
• Approved contract with GS Construction for Bulloch Avenue Waterline Replacement $460,148 (unanimous)
• Approved Project Intergovernmental Agreement Scope of Work #2 for Hill Street Mixed‑Use Development (unanimous)
• Deferred Hill Street Overlay text and map amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, pavement repair agreement, and Johnson‑Laux contract (unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Roswell Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing to consider two license applications. One request is for limited pouring of craft beer and wine with Sunday sales by The Pretty Devour LLC (2612 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Ste. 130, Alpharetta). The other request is for full pouring of liquor, beer, and wine with Sunday sales by BASURI (12040 Etris Rd. Ste D-100, Roswell). The board will review the applications and decide whether to grant the requested licenses.

• Public hearing on limited pouring (craft beer & wine) with Sunday sales for The Pretty Devour LLC, 2612 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Ste. 130, Alpharetta
• Public hearing on full pouring (liquor, beer & wine) with Sunday sales for BASURI (Vadishi, LLC), 12040 Etris Rd. Ste D-100, Roswell

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 public hearing. It unanimously approved a limited‑pour craft beer and wine license with Sunday sales for The Pretty Devour LLC, 2612 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Ste. 130, Alpharetta. It also unanimously approved a full‑pour liquor, beer and wine license with Sunday sales for BASURI (Sheetal Thakur / Vadishi, LLC), 12040 Etris Rd. Ste D-100, Roswell.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved limited‑pour craft beer & wine license for The Pretty Devour LLC (unanimous)
• Approved full‑pour liquor, beer & wine license for BASURI (unanimous)

Roswell Public Facilities Authority (PFA) - Special Called

The Roswell Public Facilities Authority will vote on two agenda items: approval of the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and a resolution to issue a $10,000,000 Series 2025 revenue bond. The bond would fund acquisition of land for parks and recreation and cover bond issuance costs, and the resolution also includes approval of an Intergovernmental Lease Agreement with the City of Roswell.

• Approval of the PFA meeting minutes from July 15, 2025
• Resolution to issue a $10,000,000 Series 2025 revenue bond for park land acquisition and related costs
• Approval of an Intergovernmental Lease Agreement with the City of Roswell

The Roswell Public Facilities Authority approved its July 15, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑to‑0 vote. The board also approved a resolution to issue a $10,000,000 Series 2025 revenue bond to fund park‑land acquisition and related costs, and to enter an intergovernmental lease agreement with the City of Roswell. Both actions were adopted unanimously among members present.

• Approved July 15, 2025 PFA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $10,000,000 Series 2025 revenue bond and intergovernmental lease (unanimous)

Roswell Recreation Commission - Work Session

The Roswell Recreation Commission will discuss the nominations for the 2024 Employee of the Year award. The agenda lists this as an informational update with no indicated decision or vote. The work session is scheduled for August 7, 2025 at the Adult Recreation Center.

• Review of nominations for 2024 Employee of the Year award

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Recreation Commission will consider approving the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes and nominating a 2024 Employee of the Year. The agenda also lists capital projects for parks and facilities.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 minutes
• Nomination for 2024 Employee of the Year Award
• Capital project list for parks and facilities
• Work session scheduled for September 4, 2025
• Upcoming bids for Riverside Park renovation

The Roswell Recreation Commission approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The nomination for the 2024 Employee of the Year award was discussed but no action was taken. The commission also noted upcoming capital projects and future meeting dates.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• No action taken on 2024 Employee of the Year nomination (discussion)

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing to consider two new beverage license requests. The board will review applications for limited and full pouring privileges at two different locations.

• Limited Pouring/Craft Beer & Wine Market/Sunday Sales application for THE PRETTY DEVOUR LLC at 2612 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Ste. 130
• Full Pouring/Liquor/Beer and Wine/Sunday Sales application for BASURI at 12040 Etris Rd. Ste D-100

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a limited pouring craft beer and wine market for The Pretty Devour LLC. It also unanimously approved a full pouring liquor, beer and wine license with Sunday sales for BASURI (Sheetal Thakur / Vadishi, LLC). No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved limited pouring craft beer & wine market for The Pretty Devour LLC (unanimous)
• Approved full pouring liquor, beer & wine license for BASURI (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will vote on awarding a $362,008.83 contract to Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC for waterproofing and renovations at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, with a total budget authorization of $434,410.59. They will also consider executing a pavement‑repair agreement with the Crabapple Oaks Residents Association covering $32,242.10 of work, of which the HOA will pay $11,167.48. A quarterly management review of the Economic Development program and the Seer World LLC master services agreement will be presented. Finally, a zoning application for a carriage house at 12220 King Circle will be considered.

• Award contract to Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC for Bill Johnson Community Activity Building repairs ($362,008.83 contract, $434,410.59 budget)
• Execute pavement‑repair agreement with Crabapple Oaks Residents Association, total cost $32,242.10 (HOA covering $11,167.48)
• Quarterly Management Review and Seer World LLC Master Services Agreement report (Second Quarter 2025)
• Consideration of CU 20251040 and CV 20251039 for a carriage house at 12220 King Circle
• Approval of the Committee meeting minutes from July 15, 2025

The Committee of Council unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved moving six agenda items— a public facilities lease, a pavement repair agreement, a construction contract, a carriage house application, and related discussions—to the mayor and full council for further action.

• Approved July 15, 2025 Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adding discussion of PFA lease IGA for Spruill property (unanimous)
• Approved moving pavement repair agreement with Crabapple Oaks Residents Association to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved moving Johnson-Laux Construction contract for Bill Johnson Community Activity Building ($362,008.83) to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved moving carriage house application (CU 20251040, CV 20251039) at 12220 King Circle to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved moving discussion of PFA lease IGA for Spruill property to mayor and council (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation to close the meeting in order to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real‑estate issues. The item will be presented by City Attorney David Davidson.

• Item #9964 – Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The council approved Recommendation 9964 to close the meeting for discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was made by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Sarah Beeson. All six voting councilmembers voted in favor, resulting in a unanimous approval.

• Approved 9964 Recommendation for Closure to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (6-0)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider several agenda items, including awarding a contract to Webb Construction for a new Police Permanent Evidence Facility with a maximum cost of $2,200,000. They will also review a Dredging Assistance Application from Wexford Club Inc. for a $109,000 reimbursement and approve appointments to the Public Facilities Authority and the Roswell Retirement Plans Committee. Additional items include an ordinance to adopt the Roswell Development Finance Program and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code for the Hill Street Overlay.

• Award contract to Webb Construction for Police Permanent Evidence Facility, not to exceed $2,200,000 (plus $220,000 contingency) at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Approve Wexford Club Inc. Dredging Assistance Application for 50% reimbursement of $109,000
• Approve appointment of Joe Cusack to the Public Facilities Authority
• Approve appointment of David Woodrow to the Roswell Retirement Plans Committee
• Approve ordinance to adopt the Roswell Development Finance Program and Guidelines (first reading)

The Council unanimously approved a contract not to exceed $2,200,000 for Webb Construction to build a permanent police evidence facility. It also confirmed appointments to the Public Facilities Authority, the Retirement Plans Committee, and the Comprehensive Growth Plan 2045 Stakeholder Committee. The first reading of the Roswell Development Finance Program Ordinance and a resolution updating the Tax Allocation District base value were approved, while the Hill Street Overlay amendment was deferred.

• Approved contract up to $2.2M for Police Permanent Evidence Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Wexford Club Inc.’s Dredging Assistance Policy Application (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Fulton County to conduct the 2025 municipal election (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joe Cusack to the Public Facilities Authority (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of David Woodrow to the Roswell Retirement Plans Committee (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the Comprehensive Growth Plan 2045 Stakeholder Committee (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of the Roswell Development Finance Program Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved update to the Tax Allocation District #1 base value (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell Planning Commission will review a text and map amendment to the Unified Development Code that creates a Hill Street Overlay District bounded by Oak, Atlanta, Hill, and Forrest Streets. The amendment outlines design standards, height limits, setbacks, parking, and permitted and prohibited uses for the overlay area. No decision or vote is indicated; the commission will discuss the draft proposal.

• Text and map amendment to establish the Hill Street Overlay District bounded by Oak, Atlanta, Hill, and Forrest Streets
• Design standards include building heights up to five stories (55 ft) and zero‑lot‑line setbacks for townhomes
• Parking deck and signage plans require approval by the Mayor and Council
• Prohibited uses list includes auto‑related businesses, vape/tobacco shops, and drive‑through facilities
• Design submittals must be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission

The Roswell Planning Commission met on July 21, 2025. The commission voted unanimously to nominate Chair Kitty Singleton to work with staff to merge the text and map amendments for the Hill Street Overlay and prepare a document for the mayor and council. The motion was recorded as discussed. No other actions were taken.

• Nominated Kitty Singleton to merge Hill Street Overlay changes (unanimous)

Roswell Public Facilities Authority (PFA) - Regular

The Roswell Public Facilities Authority will approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and adopt its bylaws. It will appoint officers for the positions of Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary. The board will discuss a revenue bond resolution to provide up to $10,000,000 for acquiring land for parks and recreation. It will also present the PFA seal and consider the date of its annual meeting.

• Approval of the PFA meeting minutes from September 10, 2024
• Adoption of the PFA bylaws
• Appointment of Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Discussion of a revenue bond resolution for up to $10,000,000 to acquire park and recreation land
• Presentation of the PFA seal and discussion of the annual meeting date

The board unanimously approved the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and adopted new bylaws. Officers were appointed: Bill Godshall as Treasurer, Nancy Long as Secretary, and Mishel Miller as Assistant Secretary. The PFA seal was adopted and the annual meeting was scheduled for January 20‑23, 2026. A bond resolution to fund up to $10,000,000 for park land was discussed but not decided.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted new PFA bylaws (unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Godshall as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Long as Secretary (unanimous)
• Appointed Mishel Miller as Assistant Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted PFA seal (unanimous)
• Approved annual meeting date Jan 20‑23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Discussed bond resolution for up to $10,000,000 land acquisition (no vote)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will discuss awarding a construction contract for a police evidence facility and a dredging assistance application. The body will also consider a resolution for Fulton County to conduct the November 2025 Municipal General Election.

• Contract for Police Permanent Evidence Facility with Webb Construction not to exceed $2,200,000
• Dredging Assistance Policy application from Wexford Club Inc. for 50% reimbursement totaling $109,000
• Resolution for Fulton County to conduct the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election
• Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2025

The committees unanimously approved moving three items to the full Council and Mayor: the Wexford Club Inc. dredging assistance application, a contract for Webb Construction to build a Police Permanent Evidence Facility up to $2.2 million, and a resolution authorizing Fulton County to conduct the November 4 municipal election and a runoff on December 2 with one additional advance polling location. The meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Committee Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved to move Wexford Club dredging assistance application to Mayor and Council (unanimous)
• Approved to move Webb Construction police evidence facility contract (up to $2,200,000) to Mayor and Council (unanimous)
• Approved to move election resolution authorizing Fulton County to conduct November 4 election and runoff, and to add one advance polling location, to Mayor and Council (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request and a concurrent variance for a property at 12220 King Circle. The applicant seeks to build a three-story carriage house with a two-bedroom apartment on the top floor.

• Conditional Use request for a carriage house at 12220 King Circle
• Variance request to increase maximum carriage house square footage from 1,000 to 1,240 square feet
• Staff recommendation to approve the conditional use with conditions
• Staff recommendation to deny the concurrent variance request
• Requirement for recompense for a 26-inch hardwood tree impacted by construction

The commission unanimously approved the conditional use request for 12220 King Circle. It voted 5‑to‑1 to deny the concurrent variance for the same property. A special planning commission meeting was scheduled for July 21 at 1:00 p.m., and the commission adopted a comment to the mayor and council on the Hill Street Overlay amendment. The March 18 and May 20, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved Conditional Use CU 20251040 for 12220 King Circle (unanimous)
• Approved denial of Concurrent Variance CV 20251039 for 12220 King Circle (5‑to‑1)
• Approved scheduling of special planning commission meeting on July 21 at 1:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of comment to Mayor and Council on Text Amendment Article 8 (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 planning commission minutes (3‑to‑0)
• Approved May 20, 2025 planning commission minutes (5‑to‑0)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet on July 14, 2025 at City Hall. The City Attorney, David Davidson, will present a recommendation to close the meeting in order to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The council will decide whether to adopt the closure recommendation.

• Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

The council approved a recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Sarah Beeson. Five councilmembers voted in favor, with Councilmember William Morthland excused. The approval was unanimous.

• Approved recommendation to close meeting for personnel, litigation and real estate discussion (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will vote on several items, including a $58,642.22 budget amendment to fund a memorandum of agreement for updating the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan. They will also consider a demolition contract for Leita Thompson Park and Bowen/Highway 92 properties, the sale of about 360 sq ft of right‑of‑way at 11370 Crabapple Road, and a right‑of‑way agreement for roadway improvements on Nesbit Ferry Road. Additional agenda items cover the 2025 Community Work Program transmittal and related capital improvement updates.

• Approval of demolition contract for Leita Thompson Park & Bowen/Highway 92 properties
• Budget amendment of $58,642.22 for North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan MOA
• Sale of approximately 360 sq ft of city right‑of‑way at 11370 Crabapple Road
• Right‑of‑way agreement with Reserve at Newtown development for Nesbit Ferry Road improvements
• Transmittal approval for 2025 Community Work Program and Capital Improvement Element update

The Roswell City Council approved several actions, including a demolition contract, a $58,642.22 budget amendment for the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the sale of about 360 sq ft of right‑of‑way at 11370 Crabapple Road, and acceptance of a right‑of‑way agreement for Nesbit Ferry Road improvements. The council also approved the 2025 Community Work Program transmittal, the first reading of a Hill Street Overlay amendment to the Unified Development Code, and participation in an amicus brief in the Chang v. City of Milton case. No closure was granted for discussion of personnel, litigation, and real‑estate matters.

• Approved demolition contract for Leita Thompson Park & Bowen/Highway 92 properties
• Approved $58,642.22 budget amendment for North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• Approved sale of ~360 sq ft of city right‑of‑way at 11370 Crabapple Road
• Approved acceptance of Right‑of‑Way Agreement from Reserve at Newtown for Nesbit Ferry Road improvements
• Approved transmittal for 2025 Community Work Program and Capital Improvement Element update (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Text and Map Amendment to Unified Development Code for Hill Street Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved participation in amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton appeal (unanimous)
• Denied closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real‑estate matters

Roswell Recreation Commission - Work Session

The Roswell Recreation Commission will discuss whether to deaccession the public art piece "United of Work and Spirit" located in Old Mill Park. The commission will review an analysis of the sculpture’s damage, which includes severe rot and broken components identified after November 2024, and the recommendation to remove it because it cannot be permanently repaired. If approved, the remaining components would be returned to the original donor, Randall‑Paulson Architects.

• Deaccession recommendation for the "United of Work and Spirit" sculpture in Old Mill Park
• Review of damage assessment and repair analysis completed after November 2024
• Potential return of remaining sculptural components to donor Randall‑Paulson Architects

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Recreation Commission will consider approving the minutes from the May 1 meeting. The commission will decide whether to deaccession the public art piece "United of Work and Spirit" located in Old Mill Park. An informational update on the July 10 Capital Project List will be presented, and upcoming meeting dates will be announced.

• Approval of 5.1.25 meeting minutes
• Approval of the deaccession of public art piece "United of Work and Spirit" (Old Mill Park)
• Capital Project List 7.10.25 covering multiple park and facility projects
• Announcement of upcoming Roswell Recreation Commission work session and meeting on August 7, 2025
• Adjournment of the July 10, 2025 regular meeting

The Roswell Recreation Commission approved the July 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission also voted unanimously to move the deaccession of the public art piece "United of Work and Spirit" to a committee for further review.

• Approved 5.1.25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved deaccession of public art piece "United of Work and Spirit" to committee (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review a request for a certificate of appropriateness. The applicants propose extending the roof of an existing deck to cover the full depth of the deck area.

• Public hearing for HPC 20252490: 230 Green Oak Drive deck roof extension

The commission met on July 9, 2025, and called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. A Certificate of Appropriateness was approved for miscellaneous deck improvements at 230 Green Oak Drive, with all present members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 230 Green Oak Drive (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a withdrawal request for the 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road application. It will also consider two variance requests to reduce the minimum lot width for lots 19 and 20 at 290 Broadmeadow Cove, with Planning and Zoning staff recommending approval. The meeting will include approval of the June 10, 2025 BZA minutes.

• Withdrawal of BZA20250529 – 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road (applicant withdrawing)
• Variance request BZA20251595 – reduce lot width for lot 19 at 290 Broadmeadow Cove
• Variance request BZA20251595 – reduce lot width for lot 20 at 290 Broadmeadow Cove
• Approval of June 10, 2025 BZA minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance with conditions for 1350 Northmeadow Parkway, Ste 130. Two other variance requests were denied, one by a 4‑to‑1 vote and one unanimously. The minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting were also approved. An acting chair was nominated and confirmed by voice vote.

• Approved equipment-screening variance for 1350 Northmeadow Parkway, Ste 130 (unanimous)
• Denied variance for 290 Broadmeadow Cove (4-1)
• Denied variance for 1180 Lake Drive (unanimous)
• Application at 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road withdrawn by applicant
• Approved June 10, 2025 BZA minutes (unanimous)
• Acting Chair nomination of Ian Kowalski approved (voice vote 4-0)

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Roswell Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing on a June 5 license and will discuss applications for new full‑pour liquor, beer, and wine licenses, including Sunday sales. The applications are for TACO MAC, Roswell Junction, and Tipsy Thaiger Restaurant & Bar. The board will decide whether to grant these licenses at this meeting.

• Public hearing on the June 5, 2025 license application
• New full‑pour license for TACO MAC – 685 West Crossville Road Suite 146
• New full‑pour license for ROSWELL JUNCTION – 340 Atlanta Street
• New full‑pour license for TIPSY THAIGER RESTAURANT & BAR – 605 Atlanta St

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved new full‑pouring licenses for Taco Mac, Roswell Junction, and Tipsy Thaiger Restaurant & Bar. The Taco Mac license will be issued only after a clear background investigation by the Roswell Police Department.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Taco Mac license (full pouring, liquor, beer & wine, Sunday sales) pending police background check (unanimous)
• Approved Roswell Junction license (full pouring, liquor, beer & wine, Sunday sales) (unanimous)
• Approved Tipsy Thaiger Restaurant & Bar license (full pouring, liquor, beer & wine, Sunday sales) (unanimous)

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing to consider issuing new liquor licenses to TACO MAC, Roswell Junction, and TIPSY THAIGER RESTAURANT & BAR. The meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the City Hall Council Chambers.

• Public hearing for TACO MAC (685 West Crossville Road)
• Public hearing for Roswell Junction (340 Atlanta Street)
• Public hearing for TIPSY THAIGER RESTAURANT & BAR (605 Atlanta St.)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from June 5, 2025
• Regular meeting of the Alcoholic Beverage License Board

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved the meeting minutes from June 5, 2025. It then unanimously approved new licenses for TACO MAC, Roswell Junction, and Tipsy Thaiger Restaurant & Bar, all allowing full pouring, liquor, beer, wine, and Sunday sales. The TACO MAC license is contingent on a clear background investigation by the Roswell Police Department. The meeting adjourned at 10:17 AM.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved TACO MAC license, contingent on police background check (unanimous)
• Approved Roswell Junction license (unanimous)
• Approved Tipsy Thaiger Restaurant & Bar license (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell City Council will vote on a resolution to issue General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A, totaling about $93,400,000, and adopt Budget Amendment BA31462000-06-30-25 to allocate the proceeds. The council will also approve contracts: one with Native Instinct LLC for a water‑treatment plant backup generator up to $324,802.56, and another with Kendall Supply Inc. to relocate AMI equipment for up to $99,500. A closure recommendation will be discussed concerning personnel, litigation, and real‑estate matters.

• Approve Resolution for General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A (~$93.4 M) and Budget Amendment BA31462000-06-30-25
• Award contract to Native Instinct LLC for Water Treatment Plant Generator, not to exceed $324,802.56
• Award contract to Kendall Supply Inc. to relocate AMI equipment, not to exceed $99,500
• City Attorney's recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The Roswell City Council unanimously approved a resolution to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A and a related budget amendment. It also approved contracts with Native Instinct LLC for a water‑treatment plant generator (up to $324,802.56) and with Kendall Supply Inc. to relocate AMI equipment (up to $99,500). Additionally, the council approved a recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation, and real‑estate matters.

• Approved Resolution for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A and budget amendment BA31462000-06-30-25 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Native Instinct LLC for water‑treatment plant generator up to $324,802.56 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kendall Supply Inc. to relocate AMI equipment up to $99,500 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation and real‑estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Open Forum

The Mayor and Council will hold an open forum meeting. The primary agenda item is the reading of a proclamation honoring United States Army Medical Corps Captain Leonard Berger.

• Proclamation for the Esteemed Veteran of Roswell Award to Captain Leonard Berger

The council read a proclamation honoring Captain Leonard Berger as the Esteemed Veteran of Roswell. No other substantive actions, approvals, or votes were taken. The meeting minutes were later approved on July 14. The session adjourned at 11:31 PM.

• Proclamation read
• Meeting minutes approved

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will consider a memorandum of agreement with four North Fulton cities to update the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan and a related budget amendment of $58,642. Additional items include the sale of about 360 square feet of city right‑of‑way at 11370 Crabapple Road, a right‑of‑way agreement for roadway improvements on Nesbit Ferry Road, and several contract and ordinance proposals. The meeting also includes approval of the June 10 minutes and consideration of the 2025 Community Work Program update.

• MOA and $58,642 budget amendment for North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan update
• Sale of approximately 360 sq ft of city right‑of‑way at 11370 Crabapple Road
• Right‑of‑Way Agreement with Reserve at Newton development for Nesbit Ferry Road improvements
• Award of demolition contract for Leita Thompson Park & Bowen/Highway 92 properties
• Award contract with Native Instinct LLC for Water Treatment Plant Generator, up to $324,802.56

The Roswell Committees of Council unanimously approved ten items and moved each to the mayor and council for final action. Approvals included a water‑treatment plant generator contract, a demolition contract, a right‑of‑way sale, and several development and transportation agreements. All decisions were recorded as unanimous and scheduled for further consideration at upcoming mayor‑council meetings.

• Approved to move to mayor & council: Transmittal for 2025 CWP/CIE Update (unanimous)
• Approved to move to mayor & council: MOA for North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan and $58,642 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved to move to mayor & council: Sale of ~360 sq ft right‑of‑way at 11370 Crabapple Road (unanimous)
• Approved to move to mayor & council: Right‑of‑Way Agreement for Nesbit Ferry Road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved to move to mayor & council: 2025 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (unanimous)
• Approved to move to mayor & council: Demolition contract for Leita Thompson Park & Bowen/Highway 92 properties (unanimous)
• Approved to move to special‑called mayor & council meeting: Water Treatment Plant Generator contract up to $324,802.56 (unanimous)
• Approved to move to special‑called mayor & council meeting: Kendall Supply Inc. contract to relocate AMI equipment up to $99,500 (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council are holding a special called meeting to review a recommendation from the City Attorney. The body will discuss whether to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The council voted to approve the recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Christine Hall. All present council members voted in favor, resulting in a unanimous approval. The meeting adjourned at 5:04 PM.

• Approved recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider several items, including a public hearing kickoff for the Comprehensive Growth Plan 2045, an appeal of a massage license revocation for Heavenly Foot Massage, and a request to pursue a Federal Highway Administration grant. A resolution authorizing the city to acquire approximately 24 acres at 365 Hardscrabble Road for $7.5 million will be voted on. The consent agenda includes two storm‑water task orders totaling up to $351,729.

• Award Utility Asset Management Inc. a task order for the Northmeadow Parkway Stormwater Pipe Lining Project, not to exceed $146,225
• Award Gradeco Inc. a task order for the Spring Creek Road Stormwater Construction Project, not to exceed $205,504
• Public hearing kickoff for the Comprehensive Growth Plan 2045
• Appeal of revocation of massage license for Heavenly Foot Massage, 11680 Alpharetta Hwy, Suite 220
• Resolution to acquire ~24 acres at 365 Hardscrabble Road for $7.5 million

The council denied the appeal to reinstate the Heavenly Foot Massage license, voting unanimously. It approved pursuing a Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, also unanimously. Finally, the council unanimously approved a resolution to acquire about 24 acres at 365 Hardscrabble Road for $7.5 million.

• Denied appeal of Heavenly Foot Massage license revocation (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of ~24 acres at 365 Hardscrabble Road for $7.5 M (unanimous)

Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee - Board Meeting

The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will meet on June 17, 2025 at City Hall, Room 220. The agenda includes a welcome, an overview of the study and process, a discussion of land use assumptions, and next steps. The committee will review the assumptions underlying the development impact fee study and outline subsequent actions.

• Welcome and introductions
• Overview of study and process
• Discussion of land use assumptions
• Next steps
• Questions/Answers

The June 17, 2025 Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting presented an overview of the impact‑fee study, including objectives, methodology, and a project schedule. Committee members and consultant Carson Bise discussed current fee levels, capital needs, and potential fee structures. The meeting concluded with next steps to finalize assumptions, present findings to the mayor and council, and begin the adoption process.

Design Review Board - Special Called Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding exterior renovations to convert a former Jiffy Lube into a Grease Monkey Oil Change. The board will consider a proposal for a new parapet and specific paint finishes.

• Public hearing for exterior renovations at 2965 Holcomb Bridge Road, including a new parapet and paint finishes
• Staff recommendation to limit the proposed checkerboard paint pattern to one wall as an accent feature
• Approval of April 1, 2025 Design Review Board meeting minutes

The Design Review Board voted unanimously to approve the exterior renovation project for 2965 Holcomb Bridge Road, subject to three conditions. The applicant must submit a revised rendering reflecting board comments and the approved color scheme, and the approval letter will be issued only after staff review. The board also approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved 2965 Holcomb Bridge Road exterior renovations with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 DRB minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation to close the meeting in order to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The recommendation is presented by City Attorney David Davidson. No other agenda items are listed.

• Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

At the special called Mayor and Council meeting on June 23, 2025, the council considered a recommendation to close for discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Christine Hall. The council approved the recommendation unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Work Session

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the renovation of Founders Hall located at 1076 Canton Street. The commission will also review the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. No formal motions or votes are indicated for these items.

• 1076 Canton Street – Founders Hall Renovation (discussion)
• Review of May 14, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes

The commission unanimously approved a motion to add a discussion on paint at 47 Goulding Place to the agenda. It also approved the May 14, 2025 HPC minutes with a 5‑to‑0 vote. No other motions were taken.

• Amended agenda to include 47 Goulding Place paint discussion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 14, 2025 HPC minutes (5-0)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committee of Council will vote on awarding a task order to Utility Asset Management for the Northmeadow Parkway stormwater pipe lining project, not to exceed $146,225. It will also consider a task order to GradeCo Inc. for the Spring Creek Road stormwater construction project, not to exceed $205,504. Both items are presented by Environmental Public Works Director Brian Watson.

• Award task order to Utility Asset Management Inc. for Northmeadow Parkway Stormwater Pipe Lining Project – up to $146,225
• Award task order to GradeCo Inc. for Spring Creek Road Stormwater Construction Project – up to $205,504

The committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved moving a $146,225 task order for the Northmeadow Parkway storm‑water pipe lining project to the mayor and council. Finally, it approved moving a $205,504 task order for the Spring Creek Road storm‑water construction project to the mayor and council.

• Approved May 27, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $146,225 Northmeadow Parkway stormwater pipe lining task order to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved $205,504 Spring Creek Road stormwater construction task order to move to mayor and council (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests at its June 10 meeting. The board will hear a request to reduce a rear setback from 35 feet to 20 feet at 550 Wynfield Estates Court and a request to reduce minimum lot widths at 290 Broadmeadow Cove. The board will also consider a previously deferred request to withdraw a variance application at 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road.

• Variance to reduce rear setback from 35 feet to 20 feet at 550 Wynfield Estates Court
• Variance to reduce minimum lot width for proposed lots 19 and 20 at 290 Broadmeadow Cove
• Request to withdraw previously deferred variance application at 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Approval of May 13, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes
• Possible quorum of Mayor and City Council present

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the variance for 550 Wynfield Estates Court to allow a 15‑by‑21‑foot covered patio with conditions, unanimously. The variances for 290 Broadmeadow Cove and for 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road were each deferred to the July 8 meeting, also unanimously. The May 13, 2025 BZA minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved variance for 550 Wynfield Estates Court – rear setback reduction (unanimous)
• Deferred variance for 290 Broadmeadow Cove – minimum lot width reduction (unanimous, next meeting 7/8/2025)
• Deferred variances for 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road – building width, parking, and landscape open‑space changes (unanimous, next meeting 7/8/2025)
• Approved May 13, 2025 BZA minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will discuss regulations for short-term rentals and special event facilities, including rules for wine at such venues. The body is also considering a citywide safety action plan and a Vision Zero resolution to eliminate roadway fatalities.

• Ordinance to permit and regulate special event facilities and wine usage (Second Reading)
• Ordinance to permit and regulate short-term rentals (Second Reading)
• Citywide Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Resolution
• Authorization to sell City-owned right-of-way along Shallowford Road and Hightower Road
• Swearing-in of 15 Fire Apparatus Operators and two firefighter paramedics

The Roswell City Council approved its consent agenda unanimously. The council adopted the Citywide Safety Action Plan and a Vision Zero Resolution. It also approved amendments to the Code of Ordinances to regulate special‑event facilities and to permit short‑term rentals, each passing unanimously on second reading.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Citywide Safety Action Plan approved (unanimous)
• Vision Zero Resolution approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 2025-06-04 to regulate special‑event facilities approved on second reading (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 2025-06-05 to permit short‑term rentals approved on second reading (unanimous)
• Authorization to sell city‑owned right‑of‑way along Shallowford Road and Hightower Road approved (vote not recorded)
• Mayor’s proclamation for Captain James R. Burnham read (procedural)
• Swearing‑in ceremony for fifteen fire personnel completed (procedural)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell City Council will consider authorizing the sale of city‑owned right‑of‑way along Shallowford Road and Hightower Road. It will also approve the Citywide Safety Action Plan and a Vision Zero Resolution aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Two ordinances will receive a second reading: one to permit and regulate special event facilities, including limited wine service, and another to regulate short‑term rentals. Additional items include a fire department swearing‑in ceremony and routine approvals of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval to sell city‑owned right‑of‑way along Shallowford Road and Hightower Road
• Adoption of the Citywide Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Resolution
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 3 to regulate special event facilities and allow wine
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 10 to regulate short‑term rentals
• Swearing‑in ceremony for 15 newly promoted fire apparatus operators and two firefighter paramedics

The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the sale of city‑owned right‑of‑way, the Citywide Safety Action Plan and a Vision Zero resolution. The council also approved, by unanimous vote, an ordinance to permit and regulate special‑event facilities and another ordinance to permit and regulate short‑term rentals, both on second reading. No closure was granted for the City Attorney’s personnel, litigation and real‑estate discussion.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Sale of right‑of‑way along Shallowford and Hightower Roads approved
• Citywide Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero resolution approved
• Ordinance No. 2025-06-04 (special‑event facilities, wine) approved on second reading unanimously
• Ordinance No. 2025-06-05 (short‑term rentals) approved on second reading unanimously
• City Attorney recommendation for closure on personnel, litigation and real estate denied
• Meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing to consider new business applications for package, liquor, beer, wine, and Sunday sales. The board will also approve minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting.

• License application for Cheers Beer, Wine & Spirits at 11235 Alpharetta Hwy., Suite 104
• License application for Martin’s Wine & Spirits at 1590 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 400
• License application for Mansell Bottle Shop at 3050 Mansell Road

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 public hearing. It also approved new liquor licenses for CHEERS BEER, WINE & SPIRITS; MARTIN’S WINE & SPIRITS; and MANSELL BOTTLE SHOP, all for Sunday sales. Each action was approved unanimously.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CHEERS BEER, WINE & SPIRITS liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved MARTIN’S WINE & SPIRITS liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved MANSELL BOTTLE SHOP liquor license (unanimous)

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing to consider new business applications for package, liquor, beer, wine, and Sunday sales. The board will also review minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting.

• License application for Cheers Beer, Wine & Spirits at 11235 Alpharetta Hwy., Suite 104
• License application for Martin’s Wine & Spirits at 1590 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 400
• License application for Mansell Bottle Shop at 3050 Mansell Road

The board approved the minutes from its May 1, 2025 public hearing without dissent. It then unanimously approved three applications for Sunday sales of beer and wine: Cheers Beer, Wine & Spirits; Martin’s Wine & Spirits; and Mansell Bottle Shop. All approvals were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sunday sales license for Cheers Beer, Wine & Spirits (unanimous)
• Approved Sunday sales license for Martin’s Wine & Spirits (unanimous)
• Approved Sunday sales license for Mansell Bottle Shop (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Committees of Council will vote on approving the Citywide Safety Action Plan and adopting a Vision Zero resolution, which would enable further transportation grant funding. The meeting also includes consideration of a Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, a Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant request for up to $400,000, and authorizing the sale of city‑owned right‑of‑way on Shallowford Road and Hightower Road. Additionally, the committee will approve the minutes from the May 13 meeting.

• Approve Citywide Safety Action Plan and adopt Vision Zero resolution
• Pursue FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant
• Submit LMIG application for up to $400,000 from GDOT
• Authorize sale of city‑owned right‑of‑way on Shallowford Rd and Hightower Rd
• Approve Committee Meeting Minutes – May 13, 2025

The Administration, Finance, Recreation and Parks; Community Development and Transportation; and Public Safety and Public Works Committee approved several items to be forwarded to the mayor and council. The Citywide Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero resolution, a Federal Highway Administration grant request, a Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant application, and the sale of right‑of‑way along Shallowford and Hightower Roads were all approved to move forward. A motion to hold a closure session on real estate was also approved unanimously.

• Approved to move Citywide Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero resolution to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All grant request to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move LMIG application for up to $400,000 to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move sale of city‑owned right‑of‑way on Shallowford and Hightower Roads to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved closure session motion to discuss real estate (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell City Council will vote on several development and finance items, including a $298,500 task order with Kimley Horn for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan and a contract up to $424,050 for the Briarstone Stormwater Pipe Lining Project. Council members will also consider ordinance amendments to regulate special event facilities and short‑term rentals, and a grant application for up to $400,000 of GDOT safety funding.

• Approval of a $298,500 task order with Kimley Horn for 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan (Stand‑By General Engineering contract #2024000013).
• Approval of a contract not to exceed $424,050 (budget $466,455) with Federal EC, LLC for the Briarstone Stormwater Pipe Lining Project.
• Approval of an ordinance amendment to permit and regulate special event facilities, including limited wine service.
• Approval of an ordinance amendment to permit and regulate short‑term rentals.
• Approval to submit a Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant application for up to $400,000 for the 2025 Safety Action Program.

The council approved a $298,500 task order with Kimley Horn for project management and planning for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan (vote 5‑0). The consent agenda items—including meeting minutes, a retaining wall at 199 Grove Way, a final plat for 955 Myrtle Street, a stormwater pipe lining contract, and an estimated property tax rollback rate—were approved unanimously. Ordinance No. 2025‑05‑03 amending city personnel codes to let the City Administrator appoint the Police and Fire Chiefs was approved unanimously on second reading. Additional ordinances permitting special event facilities (including wine) and short‑term rentals were each approved unanimously on first reading, and the council approved a grant application to accept up to $400,000 for the 2025 Safety Action Program.

• Approved $298,500 task order with Kimley Horn for 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items unanimously (meeting minutes, retaining wall, final plat, stormwater contract, tax rollback)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05-03 to let City Administrator appoint Police and Fire Chiefs (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 3 for special event facilities and wine (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 10 for short‑term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved LMIG grant application to accept up to $400,000 for Safety Action Program (unanimous)
• City Attorney recommendation resulted in no closure
• Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will review item 20245074, a preliminary plat for the Grand Reserve at Litchfield Phase 4, a residential subdivision of 36 single‑family lots zoned AG‑43 (Agricultural). Staff recommends approving the plat with conditions. No financial impact is noted.

• Preliminary plat for Grand Reserve Phase 4 (935 Old Chadwick) – 36 lots, AG‑43 zoning
• Staff recommendation: approve the plat with conditions
• Financial impact listed as N/A

The commission approved the preliminary plat for 935 Old Chadwick (Grand Reserve Phase 4) with changes to move the entrance alignment to Chadwick Farm Boulevard. The approval was unanimous. The March 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes were deferred with no vote taken.

• Approved revised preliminary plat for 935 Old Chadwick (unanimous)
• Deferred March 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (no vote)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations at 982 Canton Street to accommodate Taqueria Tsunami. The body will also discuss a parking deck at Green Street and Alpharetta Street.

• HPC20251400: Proposed renovations at 982 Canton Street including new lighting, porch columns, and a mural
• Discussion regarding the Green Street/Alpharetta Street parking deck

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 982 Canton Street, allowing exterior renovations but imposing staff conditions, except for parts of Condition 4 and all of Condition 7. The approval was unanimous. The commission also unanimously approved the April 9, 2025 HPC meeting minutes. No other motions were taken.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 982 Canton St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 HPC minutes (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will discuss updates to the city's alcoholic beverage ordinances and short-term vacation rental regulations. The body will also review infrastructure contracts and a property tax rollback rate.

• Ordinance to regulate special event facilities and allow patrons to bring one unopened bottle of wine to licensed restaurants/facilities
• Contract with Kimley Horn for 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan project management in the amount of $298,500.00
• Contract with Federal EC, LLC for Briarstone Stormwater Pipe Lining Project not to exceed $424,050
• Consideration of a Short Term Vacation Rental (SVR) Resolution and Ordinance
• Proposed retaining wall for Roswell Housing Authority at 199 Grove Way

The council unanimously approved moving several items to the mayor and council, including an ordinance to permit wine at special event facilities, a retaining wall project, a final plat for 955 Myrtle Street, a task order for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan, a short‑term vacation‑rental resolution, a stormwater pipe‑lining contract, and an estimated property‑tax rollback rate. Each item was recorded as approved to move forward, with the task order receiving a 6‑to‑0 vote. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 3 for special event facilities – approved to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Retaining wall for 199 Grove Way – approved to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Final plat 20245338 – 955 Myrtle Street – approved to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Task order under Stand‑By General Engineering contract with Kimley Horn for 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan ($298,500) – approved to move to mayor and council (6‑0)
• Short‑Term Vacation Rental resolution and ordinance amendment – approved to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Contract with Federal EC, LLC for Briarstone Stormwater Pipe Lining Project (up to $424,050, budget $466,455) – approved to move to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Estimated property‑tax rollback rate – approved to move to mayor and council (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on May 13, 2025 to consider three variance requests. The first request seeks to reduce the rear setback from 35 feet to 24 feet at 230 Chickering Lake Drive. The second request asks to remove an exterior door requirement at 1027 Alpharetta Street. The third request includes four variances for 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road covering building width, parking, and landscape open‑space percentages.

• Variance to reduce rear setback from 35 ft to 24 ft at 230 Chickering Lake Drive (RS‑18 zoning)
• Variance to remove required exterior door facing primary street at 1027 Alpharetta Street (DX zoning)
• Variance to reduce building width requirement within BTZ, Lot 1 at 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Variance to increase maximum allowed parking, Lot 1 at 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Variance to reduce minimum landscape open‑space percentage, Lot 1 and Lot 2 at 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to reduce the rear setback at 230 Chickering Lake Drive and a variance to remove an exterior door at 1027 Alpharetta Street. It deferred four variances for 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road. The board also approved the April 29, 2025 special called minutes.

• Approved variance for 230 Chickering Lake Drive (5-1 vote)
• Approved variance for 1027 Alpharetta Street (4-1 vote)
• Deferred four variances for 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road (unanimous deferment)
• Approved April 29, 2025 special called minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special called meeting to hear a report from the City Attorney. The primary item is a recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The council approved the City Attorney's recommendation to close the agenda item discussing personnel, litigation, and real estate. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember G. Lee Hills. All present council members voted in favor, with Councilmember Sarah Beeson excused. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Approved closure recommendation on personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a $4,065,986.10 road resurfacing contract, a $143,600 garbage container contract, and amendments to parking regulations. They will also adopt a resolution updating the Downtown Development Authority appointment policy and consider a historic gateway project agreement.

• Approve FY 2025 Road Resurfacing Contract to Vertical Earth, up to $4,065,986.10
• Approve contract with Seegreen Services LLC for residential garbage containers, $143,600
• Approve amendment to parking ordinance establishing paid parking zones and fees
• Approve resolution updating Downtown Development Authority appointment policy
• Approve Supplemental Project Framework Agreement for SR 9 Historic Gateway Project, $3,500,000

The Roswell City Council approved several key items, including an amendment to the Downtown Development Authority appointment policy (4‑1), appointments to the Roswell Development Authority and DDA (unanimous and 4‑1), and the FY 2025 road resurfacing contract to Vertical Earth for $4,065,986.10 (unanimous). The council also adopted a paid‑parking ordinance, set a maximum fee of $5 per hour, and established a $20 per hour fine for unpaid parking (all unanimous). Additional approvals included updates to the craft‑beer and wine market ordinance and related contract amendments.

• Approved Downtown Development Authority appointment policy amendment (4‑1)
• Approved Roswell Development Authority appointment of Jay Corona (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Development Authority appointment of David Johnson (4‑1)
• Approved FY 2025 Road Resurfacing Contract to Vertical Earth for $4,065,986.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance establishing designated paid‑parking areas (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution setting parking fees up to $5 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution establishing $20 per hour fine for unpaid parking (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance updating craft beer and wine market provisions (unanimous)

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special called meeting. The primary agenda item is a recommendation from the City Attorney to close the session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The council approved a recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember G. Lee Hills. All five voting members voted in favor, with Councilmember Sarah Beeson excused. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 PM.

• Approved recommendation to close discussion on personnel, litigation, real estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:01 PM

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing on two applications for full pouring of liquor, beer, and wine, including Sunday sales. The applicants are Wasabi Sushi & Hibachi at 1475 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 155, and Floga at 1105 Canton Street. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 3 hearing and address any other new business.

• Public hearing on April 3, 2025 minutes approval
• License application: Wasabi Sushi & Hibachi – full pouring, beer, wine, Sunday sales – 1475 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 155
• License application: Floga – full pouring, beer, wine, Sunday sales – 1105 Canton St

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a full‑pouring liquor license for Wasabi Sushi & Hibachi, pending a clear background investigation by the Roswell Police Department. A second full‑pouring liquor license for FLOGA was likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wasabi Sushi & Hibachi liquor license (unanimous, pending police background check)
• Approved FLOGA liquor license (unanimous)

Roswell Recreation Commission - Work Session

The Roswell Recreation Commission will consider approving updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Soccer Club and Roswell Youth Lacrosse, as well as updated bylaws for Friends of Roswell Parks. The body will also discuss the 2025 Youth Day Theme.

• Approval of updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Soccer Club
• Approval of updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Youth Lacrosse
• Approval of updated bylaws for Friends of Roswell Parks
• Discussion of 2025 Youth Day Theme

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider updating the bylaw procedures for several youth sports organizations and the Friends of Roswell Parks. The body will also decide on the 2025 Youth Day theme.

• Updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Youth Lacrosse
• Updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Soccer Club
• Updated bylaws for Friends of Roswell Parks
• Approval of the 2025 Youth Day Theme
• Review of the 5.1.25 Capital Project List

The Roswell Recreation Commission approved the meeting minutes and updated bylaws for the Roswell Youth Lacrosse and Roswell Soccer Club, each with unanimous support. It also unanimously approved two themes for the 2025 Youth Day: “Growing Together” and “Many Scenes, One Roswell.” The updated bylaws for Friends of Roswell Parks were only discussed and not decided.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Youth Lacrosse bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved updated Soccer Club bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved Youth Day themes “Growing Together” and “Many Scenes, One Roswell” (unanimous)
• Discussed updated bylaws for Friends of Roswell Parks (no decision)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Council will consider a supplemental agreement with GDOT to receive $3,500,000 for the SR 9 Historic Gateway Project. It will also review contract amendments up to $1.5 M with WSP USA for the same project, and a memorandum of agreement on cultural resources. Additional items include a $143,600 garbage container contract and a $1,244,917.95 local road assistance fund.

• Award contract to Seegreen Services LLC for semi‑automated residential garbage containers – $143,600
• Execute Supplemental Project Framework Agreement with GDOT for SR 9 Historic Gateway Project – $3,500,000
• Authorize contract amendments with WSP USA, Inc. for Historic Gateway project – up to $1,500,000
• Approve MOA with FHWA, GDOT, GA SHPO, CRNRA on cultural resources for Historic Gateway
• Consider resolution to accept $1,244,917.95 Local Road Assistance funds from GDOT

The council unanimously approved several items to be forwarded to the mayor and council, including a $3.5 million supplemental agreement with GDOT for the SR 9 Historic Gateway Project. Other approvals included a $1.5 million contract amendment with WSP USA, a $1,244,917.95 Local Road Assistance fund acceptance, and a FY 2025 road resurfacing contract. All motions passed with a 6‑to‑0 vote, with one councilmember absent.

• Approved Committee Minutes – April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Articles 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 – move to mayor (unanimous)
• Approved $143,600 contract with Seegreen Services LLC – move to mayor (unanimous)
• Approved Qwake C‑THRU Technology Pioneer Program budget amendment – move to mayor (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500,000 SPFA with GDOT for SR 9 Historic Gateway Project – move to mayor (6‑0)
• Approved up to $1,500,000 contract amendments with WSP USA – move to mayor (6‑0)
• Approved MOA with FHWA, GDOT, GA SHPO, CRNRA for historic gateway cultural resources – move to mayor (6‑0)
• Approved LRA project list and $1,244,917.95 GDOT funds – move to mayor (6‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Special Called

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 695 Wood Valley Trace, where the applicant seeks to lower the required front porch width from 33% of the façade (20 ft) to 12% (7 ft). Planning and Zoning staff recommend approving this variance. The board will also consider a deferral request for multiple variances at 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road and review the March 11, 2025 BZA minutes.

• Variance to decrease front porch width at 695 Wood Valley Trace (RS‑12); reduce required width from 20 ft to 7 ft – staff recommends approval.
• Variance requests for 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road – reduce building width, increase parking, allow drive‑thru and reduce screening; staff recommends deferring to May 13.
• Review of March 11, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes.

The Board unanimously approved a variance to reduce the front porch width at 695 Wood Valley Trace. It also unanimously deferred the application for 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road to a later date. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved variance to decrease front porch width at 695 Wood Valley Trace (unanimous)
• Deferred 1335 Holcomb Bridge Road application (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 BZA minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The City Attorney, David Davidson, will recommend that the Mayor and Council enter a closed session. The closed session would be used to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. No other agenda items are listed for this special called meeting.

• Closed session recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The council voted to approve a recommendation to close the meeting for discussion of personnel matters, litigation, and real estate. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Sarah Beeson. All voting members—Sarah Beeson, G. Lee Hills, David Johnson, and Allen Sells—voted in favor. Councilmembers Christine Hall and William Morthland were excused from the vote.

• Approved recommendation to close meeting for personnel, litigation, real estate discussion (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell City Council approved insurance contracts totaling up to $1,406,299 for property, casualty, cyber, and drone liability coverage. It also approved a conditional use permit for a massage establishment at 463 South Atlanta Street and a renovation contract for resident and business services areas up to $1,240,952. The council took the first reading of an ordinance to create paid parking zones and authorized the mayor to execute the Hill Street land exchange agreement. A resolution was adopted to issue the second tranche of general obligation bonds.

• Approval of insurance contracts with GIRMA, Travelers, and Global Aerospace totaling up to $1,406,299
• Conditional Use approval for Happiness & Comfort Massage Center at 463 South Atlanta St.
• Renovation contract for Resident and Business services areas up to $1,240,952 (budget $1,417,952)
• First reading of ordinance to amend parking restrictions for designated paid parking areas
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the Hill Street land exchange agreement

The Roswell City Council approved a resolution to issue the second tranche of General Obligation Bonds. The council also approved a land‑exchange agreement for Hill Street, a first‑reading ordinance to create paid parking zones, and a first‑reading ordinance updating the craft beer and wine market. Additional contracts for insurance, stormwater services, and renovation of resident and business service areas were approved.

• Approved 2nd tranche of General Obligation Bonds (5‑0)
• Approved Hill Street land exchange agreement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of parking restrictions ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of craft beer and wine market ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved insurance contracts up to $1,406,299 (no vote recorded)
• Approved contract with Crown Service Contractors for renovation (no vote recorded)
• Approved on‑call stormwater, lining, and water construction services contracts (no vote recorded)
• Approved conditional use for massage establishment at 463 South Atlanta Street (no vote recorded)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council are holding a special called meeting. The primary item is a recommendation from the City Attorney to close the session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The City Council voted to approve a recommendation to close discussions on personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Sarah Beeson. The approval was unanimous, with Councilmembers Sarah Beeson, G. Lee Hills, David Johnson, and Allen Sells voting in favor, while Councilmembers Christine Hall and William Morthland were excused.

• Approved recommendation to close discussion on personnel, litigation and real estate (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will discuss issuing a second tranche of general obligation bonds to fund public safety, recreation, and infrastructure projects. The body is also considering insurance contracts, a craft beer and wine ordinance update, and several public works contracts.

• Resolution to issue approximately $93,400,000 in General Obligation Bonds for recreation, parks, paths, sidewalks, and public safety
• Insurance contracts totaling not to exceed $1,406,299 for property, casualty, management liability, cyber, and drone liability
• Proposed ordinance update to allow Craft Beer and Wine Markets to serve one variety of distilled spirit for on-premises consumption
• Contract with Crown Service Contractors for resident and business services area renovation not to exceed $1,240,952
• Contract with Federal EC, LLC for the Briarstone Stormwater Pipe Lining Project not to exceed $424,050

The council unanimously approved the March 25 committee minutes and several items to be forwarded to the mayor and council, including a $1,406,299 insurance contract with GIRMA. It also approved a resolution to issue a second tranche of general‑obligation bonds and contracts for renovation and stormwater services. Two ordinance updates were approved to be initiated, while the Federal EC contract for the Briarstone pipe lining project was postponed.

• Approved Committee Meeting Minutes (March 25, 2025) – vote 6‑0
• Approved move to mayor/council insurance contract with GIRMA up to $1,406,299 – vote 6‑0
• Approved to initiate Craft Beer and Wine Market Ordinance update – vote 6‑0
• Approved to move resolution for 2nd tranche of general‑obligation bonds – unanimous
• Approved to initiate amendment to parking restrictions (Chapter 22, Article 3) – unanimous
• Approved move to mayor/council contract with Crown Service Contractors for renovation up to $1,240,952 – unanimous
• Approved move to mayor/council on‑call stormwater, lining, and water construction contracts – unanimous
• Postponed award of Federal EC, LLC contract for Briarstone stormwater pipe lining project

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council are holding a special called meeting. The primary agenda item is a recommendation from the City Attorney to close the session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

The council voted unanimously to adopt the City Attorney's recommendation to close the meeting for discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was moved by Councilmember Allen Sells and seconded by Councilmember G. Lee Hills. All present council members voted in favor.

• Approved recommendation to close meeting for personnel, litigation and real estate discussion (unanimous)
• Motion moved by Allen Sells, seconded by G. Lee Hills

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider a budget amendment of $117,500 to fund the construction of a traffic signal at the Nesbit Ferry Road and Nesbit Lakes Drive intersection. They will also vote on a resolution to create a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and appoint its members. Additional items include approval of recent meeting minutes and a discussion of a Hill Street land exchange agreement.

• Budget amendment BA35042200-04-14 for $117,500 to fund traffic signal at Nesbit Ferry Rd & Nesbit Lakes Dr
• Resolution to establish a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
• Approval of March 24, 26, and April 31, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Hill Street land exchange agreement presented by Deputy City Administrator
• Financial Report overview by CFO Bill Godshall

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included establishing a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and a $117,500 budget amendment for a traffic signal at Nesbit Ferry Road and Nesbit Lakes Drive. The Hill Street land exchange agreement was deferred to a future date, and the financial report was presented. The city attorney’s recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate was not closed.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Resolution to establish Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee approved (unanimous)
• Budget amendment of $117,500 for Nesbit Ferry Rd traffic signal approved (unanimous)
• Hill Street land exchange agreement deferred to future date
• Financial report presented by CFO Bill Godshall
• City Attorney recommendation to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate not closed

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a rear sunroom and deck at 47 Goulding Place. It will also discuss a demolition recognition and a new construction certificate for 30 Goulding Place, and a variance request for the primary street entrance at 1027 Alpharetta Street. The meeting will conclude with approval of the February 19, 2025 special‑called minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for rear sunroom and deck at 47 Goulding Place (HPC20250752)
• Recognition of demolition at 30 Goulding Place (HPC20251004)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 30 Goulding Place (HPC20250896)
• Variance to primary street entrance for 1027 Alpharetta Street (BZA20251262)
• Approval of February 19, 2025 HPC special‑called minutes

The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 47 Goulding Place to replace an existing deck with a screened deck, adding staff‑specified conditions. It also unanimously approved the demolition recognition for 30 Goulding Place and a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at that address, each with staff conditions. The February 19, 2025 special‑called minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 47 Goulding Place (deck removal/addition) with conditions [unanimous]
• Approved recognition of demolition for 30 Goulding Place [unanimous]
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 30 Goulding Place with conditions [unanimous]
• Approved February 19, 2025 HPC special‑called minutes [unanimous]

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing to review license matters. It will consider a transfer of an existing beer and wine license with Sunday sales for Amoco Food Mart at 11000 Crabapple Road. It will also consider a new limited pouring license for YOUR PIE, located at 625 West Crossville Road #110, for beer and wine with Sunday sales.

• Public hearing review of March 6, 2025 alcoholic beverage license applications
• License transfer for Amoco Food Mart (Hameedullah Panjwani) – beer and wine, Sunday sales
• New limited pouring license for YOUR PIE (Sara Pearce, Stowe Roswell LLC) – beer and wine, Sunday sales
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Adjournment of meeting

The Alcoholic Beverage License Board approved the minutes from its March 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved a beer and wine license with Sunday sales for Amoco Food Mart, owned by Hameedullah Panjwani. Additionally, the board approved a limited‑pouring beer and wine license with Sunday sales for Your Pie, operated by Sara Pearce of Stowe Roswell LLC. All three actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Amoco Food Mart beer & wine license with Sunday sales (unanimous)
• Approved Your Pie limited‑pouring beer & wine license with Sunday sales (unanimous)

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider three certificate of appropriateness requests for properties on Goulding Place, a demolition recognition, and a variance for a primary street entrance at 1027 Alpharetta Street. Staff recommends approval with conditions for the 47 Goulding Place sunroom and deck project.

• HPC20250752 – 47 Goulding Place: certificate of appropriateness for rear sunroom and deck (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• HPC20251004 – 30 Goulding Place: recognition of demolition
• HPC20250896 – 30 Goulding Place: certificate of appropriateness for new construction
• BZA 20251262 – 1027 Alpharetta Street: variance to primary street entrance

The Roswell Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved three applications: a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace a deck at 47 Goulding Place, recognition of demolition at 30 Goulding Place, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 30 Goulding Place, each with staff‑imposed conditions. The commission also approved the February 19, 2025 special‑called minutes. One agenda item (variance for 1027 Alpharetta Street) was discussed only, with no motion or vote.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for deck removal and new screened deck at 47 Goulding Place (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved recognition of demolition for 30 Goulding Place (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 30 Goulding Place (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved February 19, 2025 special‑called minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed variance to primary street entrance for 1027 Alpharetta Street (no motion or vote)

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to build a 950 square-foot drive-thru and walk-up coffee shop. The project would replace a vacant former fast-food restaurant on a 0.44 acre parcel.

• Public hearing for new construction of a 950 square-foot Dutch Bros. restaurant at 705 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Proposed two-lane drive-thru with 7 stacking spaces before the order board and 7 spaces after
• Proposal to increase landscape/open space from 4.5% to 13.63% and add 6.8% outdoor amenity space
• Plan to provide 13 parking spaces, exceeding the minimum requirement of 6 spaces
• Staff recommendation for a pedestrian walkway or crosswalk between the sidewalk and walk-up window

The board unanimously approved the Dutch Bros. restaurant construction at 705 Holcomb Bridge Road, requiring a pedestrian walkway or crosswalk and compliance with all department comments. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Dutch Bros. restaurant project with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold a special called meeting to recognize Colonel James M. Dunn. The session includes the reading of a proclamation honoring his military service and community contributions.

• Proclamation for the “Esteemed Veteran of Roswell” Award to United States Marine Corps Colonel James M. Dunn

The council read a proclamation honoring United States Marine Corps Colonel James M. Dunn. No other substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting included design and policy presentations and public comments. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 PM and the minutes were approved on April 14, 2025.

• Read proclamation honoring Colonel James M. Dunn (no vote recorded)

Mayor and Council - Open Forum

The Mayor and Council will hold an open forum meeting. The primary item is the reading of a proclamation honoring United States Marine Corps Colonel James M. Dunn for his military service and community contributions.

• Proclamation for the “Esteemed Veteran of Roswell” Award to USMC Colonel James M. Dunn

The council read a proclamation recognizing United States Marine Corps Colonel James M. Dunn as the “Esteemed Veteran of Roswell.” Senior Vice Presidents Sharon Izzo and Jeff Leatherman presented a parking deck design and a parking policy. Residents gave public comments, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 PM.

• Proclamation for “Esteemed Veteran of Roswell” Award read (no vote recorded)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

Mayor and Council will vote on three approvals: adding an advance voting site at East Roswell Library for the November 2025 municipal election, awarding a $14,485,600 contract to Winter Construction for the Green Street Parking Deck with a $500,000 budget amendment, and awarding a $2,377,648.77 contract to SOL Construction LLC for the Hardscrabble Road Multi‑use Trail project (budget authorized up to $2,497,648.77). All items are funded from existing city funds or bond allocations.

• Approve an additional advance voting site at East Roswell Library – $41,770 for the November 2025 election and $16,087 for the December 2025 runoff (funded from the General Fund).
• Award a contract to Winter Construction for the Green Street Parking Deck – $14,485,600 plus a $500,000 budget amendment (funded from the Parking Deck Bond Fund).
• Award a construction contract to SOL Construction LLC for the Hardscrabble Road Multi‑use Trail – $2,377,648.77 with a budget authorization up to $2,497,648.77 (funded from the Bicycle & Pedestrian Sidewalk Bond, Capital Projects Fund, and a Fulton County waterline agreement).

The Roswell City Council unanimously approved an additional advance voting site for the November 2025 municipal election. They also approved a $14,485,600 contract with Winter Construction for the Green Street Parking Deck and a $500,000 budget amendment. A $2,377,648.77 contract with SOL Construction LLC for the Hardscrabble Road Multi‑use Trail was approved, along with a recommendation to close to discuss personnel, litigation and real‑estate matters.

• Approved additional advance voting site for November 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved $14,485,600 contract with Winter Construction for Green Street Parking Deck (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 budget amendment (BA31615653-03-27-25) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,377,648.77 contract with SOL Construction LLC for Hardscrabble Road Multi‑use Trail (unanimous)
• Approved $2,497,648.77 budget authorization for Hardscrabble Road Multi‑use Trail (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to close to discuss personnel, litigation and real‑estate (unanimous)

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will discuss polling location changes proposed by Fulton County and the addition of an advance voting site. The body is also considering several construction contracts and budget amendments for city infrastructure.

• Contract award to Winter Construction for the Green Street Parking Deck: $14,485,600
• Budget amendment for Green Street Parking Deck: $500,000
• Budget amendment for traffic signal at Nesbit Ferry Road and Nesbit Lakes Drive: $117,500
• Proposed additional advance voting location at East Roswell Park
• Construction contract for the Hardscrabble Road Multi-use Trail project

The council unanimously approved moving several items to the mayor and council for further action. These items include a $14,485,600 contract for the Green Street Parking Deck with a $500,000 budget amendment, a construction contract for the Hardscrabble Road Multi‑use Trail, a $117,500 budget amendment for a traffic signal at Nesbit Ferry Road, the appointment of the Roswell Development Authority as advisory committee for the Development Impact Fee Program, and an additional advance voting location. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved to move Green Street Parking Deck contract ($14,485,600) and $500,000 budget amendment to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move Hardscrabble Road Multi‑use Trail construction contract to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move $117,500 budget amendment for Nesbit Ferry Road traffic signal to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move appointment of Roswell Development Authority as advisory committee for Development Impact Fee Program to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved to move additional advance voting location to mayor and council (unanimous)
• Approved committee meeting minutes from March 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Presented Roswell Farmers Market information (presented)
• Discussed proposed precincts and polling locations per Fulton County (discussed)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The City Attorney presented a recommendation to close the council meeting in order to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. Council members will consider whether to adopt the closure recommendation. No other agenda items were listed.

• Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

The council voted to approve a recommendation to close a meeting for discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The motion was made by Councilmember David Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Sarah Beeson. The approval was unanimous. No other actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation to close to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation to award CMAR services for the new Public Safety Headquarters to Reeves & Young, with a contract not to exceed $613,627 and a total project allocation of up to $5.7 M funded by 2023 bonds. The agenda also includes a $2,700,000 budget amendment to authorize the contract, a $53,010 insurance reimbursement for damage at Garrard Landing Park, and approval of Roswell Development Authority revenue bonds to refinance Wellstar Health System obligations.

• Approve $53,010 insurance disbursement for damage at Garrard Landing Park (BA35062000-03-24-25).
• Recommend awarding CMAR services for the Public Safety Headquarters to Reeves & Young, not to exceed $613,627, and allocate up to $5.7 M for total project costs, plus a $2,700,000 budget amendment to authorize the contract.
• Approve a resolution to issue Roswell Development Authority (RDA) revenue bonds to refinance obligations of Wellstar Health System, Inc.
• Conditional Use permit for a massage establishment at 11680 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 200.
• Hill Street land exchange agreement presented by Economic Development Director Darryl Connelly.

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, a revenue‑bond resolution, a conditional‑use permit for a massage establishment, and a $53,010 insurance reimbursement for Garrard Landing Park. It also approved the recommendation to award CMAR services for the Public Safety Headquarters to Reeves & Young for up to $613,627, allocate up to $5.7 M for the project, and adopt a $2,700,000 budget amendment authorizing the City Administrator or Mayor to execute the contract. The Hill Street land‑exchange agreement was deferred to the April 14 meeting. The City Attorney’s request to close the personnel, litigation and real‑estate discussion was denied.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for RDA revenue bonds to refinance Wellstar Health System (unanimous)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for massage establishment at 11680 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 200 (unanimous)
• Approved $53,010 insurance reimbursement for Garrard Landing Park (unanimous)
• Approved award of CMAR services to Reeves & Young up to $613,627 and allocation up to $5.7 M for Public Safety Headquarters
• Approved $2,700,000 budget amendment authorizing contract execution
• Deferred Hill Street land‑exchange agreement to April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• City Attorney recommendation for closure on personnel, litigation and real estate: no closure

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Planning Commission will vote on staff‑recommended approval of the preliminary plat for Riverwalk II, an 89‑lot townhome subdivision at 1200 Old Alabama Road zoned CX (commercial mixed‑use). It will also consider staff‑recommended approval, with conditions, of the preliminary plat for Grand Reserve Phase 4, a 36‑lot residential development at 926 Old Chadwick zoned AG‑43 (agricultural). The meeting will include review of the February 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes before adjourning.

• Approve preliminary plat for Riverwalk II (89 townhome lots, 21 acres, CX commercial mixed‑use) at 1200 Old Alabama Road
• Approve preliminary plat for Grand Reserve Phase 4 (36 single‑family lots, 60.3 acres, AG‑43 agricultural) at 926 Old Chadwick, with conditions
• Review and adopt the February 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Planning Commission will consider two preliminary plat applications: Riverwalk II, an 89‑lot mixed‑use townhome subdivision at 1200 Old Alabama Road, and Grand Reserve Phase 4, a 36‑lot residential development at 926 Old Chadwick. Staff recommends approval of both plats, with conditions attached to the Grand Reserve project. All city departments have already approved the plans, and the commission will vote on the recommended motions.

• 20244729 – 1200 Old Alabama Rd – Riverwalk II preliminary plat (89 townhomes, CX mixed‑use)
• 20245074 – 926 Old Chadwick – Grand Reserve Phase 4 preliminary plat (36 lots, AG‑43 agricultural)
• Staff recommendation to approve Riverwalk II plat
• Staff recommendation to approve Grand Reserve Phase 4 plat with conditions
• Motion to approve each preliminary plat

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will consider awarding a construction management contract to Reeves & Young for the Public Safety Headquarters project at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road and approve a budget amendment for the project.

• Award CMAR services for Public Safety Headquarters to Reeves & Young ($613,627)
• Approve budget amendment for Public Safety Headquarters ($2,700,000)
• Approve budget amendment for Garrard Landing Park repairs ($53,010)
• Consideration to approve budget amendment for Woodstock Road Multi-Use Trail Phase 1 ($1,223,520)
• Consideration to approve budget amendment for Reconnecting Communities Grant ($500,000)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one to reduce the right‑of‑way setback for a monument sign at 330 East Crossville Road, and another to modify the rear setback at 336 Norcross Street. The board will also consider approval of the February 18, 2025 special‑called minutes. Staff recommends approval of the sign‑setback variance.

• BZA20245420 – variance to reduce monument sign setback from 10 ft to 5 ft at 330 E. Crossville Rd (staff recommends approval)
• BZA20245638 – variance to modify rear setback at 336 Norcross St
• Approval of February 18, 2025 BZA special‑called minutes

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation from City Attorney David Davidson to close the meeting for discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting otherwise follows standard welcome and adjournment procedures.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $1,223,520 budget amendment and intergovernmental agreement for the Woodstock Road Multi‑Use Trail Phase 1. They will also approve a $500,000 amendment for a Reconnecting Communities Grant with True North 400, a $610,305 Hazard Mitigation Grant for a standby generator at the Roswell Water Treatment Plant, and a conditional use permit for a massage establishment at 11205 Alpharetta Hwy, Ste C4. Additional items include a site‑plan amendment for the Grand Reserve at Litchfield development and re‑appointments of several commission members.

• Approval of $1,223,520 budget amendment and IGA for Woodstock Road Multi‑Use Trail Phase 1
• Approval of $500,000 budget amendment for Reconnecting Communities Grant with True North 400
• Approval of $610,305 Hazard Mitigation Grant amendment for standby generator at Roswell Water Treatment Plant
• Conditional Use Permit (CU 20250463) for a massage establishment at 11205 Alpharetta Hwy, Ste C4
• Site‑plan amendment for Grand Reserve at Litchfield, 935 Old Chadwick Lane

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Roswell Alcoholic Beverage License Board held a public hearing on March 6, 2025. Board members reviewed applications for new alcoholic beverage licenses, including limited pouring for Nova Cafe and Sushi Yoko, a package license for Tomato 2 Japanese Grocery Store, and full pouring for Jinya Ramen Bar and Taco Mac. The meeting also included approval of minutes and a welcome from the City Administrator.

• Limited Pouring – Nova Cafe – 885 Woodstock Road, Suite 440
• Limited Pouring – Sushi Yoko – 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Package – Tomato 2 Japanese Grocery Store – 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road #109
• Full Pouring – Jinya Ramen Bar – 1013 Alpharetta Street
• Full Pouring – Taco Mac – 685 W. Crossville Road #146

Roswell Recreation Commission - Work Session

The Roswell Recreation Commission will vote on several approvals during its March 6 work session. Items include revising the citywide recreation, parks, historic and cultural affairs refund policy, adopting a new cancellation and inclement‑weather refund policy for tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, and approving updated bylaws for the Roswell Youth Football and Cheer Association and other youth sports groups. An informational item about the Roswell Boys Santos Soccer expansion into the MLS Next League will also be presented.

• Approve updated Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Refund Policy (adds $10 handling fee and $25 or 25% fee for late refunds)
• Approve new Tennis, Pickleball & Volleyball Court Cancellation/Transfer/Inclement Weather Refund Policy (refunds 4‑7 days prior minus 25% fee; no refund <3 days; full credit for inclement weather)
• Approve updated bylaws for Roswell Youth Football and Cheer Association
• Approve updated bylaws for Roswell Youth Baseball
• Approve updated bylaws for Roswell Girls' Gymnastics and Roswell Men's Gymnastics

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Recreation Commission will vote to adopt a cancellation, transfer and inclement‑weather refund policy for outside court reservations. The policy sets a 25% fee for cancellations made 4‑7 days in advance and no refunds for changes made less than three days before a reservation. It also provides full credit for reservations cancelled due to inclement weather on the day of use. No financial impact is noted.

• Approval of new Tennis, Pickleball, & Volleyball Court Cancellation/Transfer/Inclement Weather Refund Policy
• Approval of updated Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Refund Policy
• Approval of updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Youth Football and Cheer Association
• Approval of updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Youth Baseball
• Approval of updated bylaw procedures for Roswell Girl's Gymnastics

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will discuss several grant acceptances and budget amendments. Key items include infrastructure agreements for the Woodstock Road Multi-Use Trail and a standby generator for the water treatment plant.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Fulton County for Woodstock Road Multi-Use Trail Phase 1 water line ($1,223,520)
• Agreement with True North 400 for Reconnecting Communities Grant ($500,000)
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for a standby generator at Roswell Water Treatment Plant ($610,305)
• Issuance of Roswell Development Authority (RDA) Revenue Bonds to refinance Wellstar Health System, Inc. obligations

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The City Attorney, David Davidson, presented the recommendation for the closure. No other agenda items were listed for this special called meeting.

• Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel matters
• Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss litigation matters
• Recommendation to close the meeting to discuss real estate matters

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will vote on several financial and development actions. Items include a $193,000 budget amendment for insurance costs at Leita Thompson Memorial Park, an application for up to $4,000,000 from the State of Georgia's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for Don White Park, and the sale of about 454 square feet of city right‑of‑way on Thomas Circle. The council will also approve an agreement with True North 400 to install a bus shelter and adopt a resolution to create the North Fulton Emergency Medical Response Oversight Committee.

• Approve $4,000,000 grant application for Don White Park (Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program)
• Approve $193,000 budget amendment (BA 35062000-02-24-25) for insurance expenses at Leita Thompson Memorial Park
• Authorize sale of ~454 sq ft of city right‑of‑way on Thomas Circle
• Sign agreement with True North 400 for installation of a bus shelter
• Establish North Fulton Emergency Medical Response Oversight Committee (EMROC)

Committees of Council - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell City Council will vote on three matters: authorizing an application for up to $4,000,000 from the State of Georgia's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program to fund construction of Don White Memorial Park, approving a $193,000 budget amendment to record insurance proceeds for damage at Leita Thompson Memorial Park, and establishing the North Fulton Emergency Medical Response Oversight Committee, a regional body with no associated cost.

• Apply for up to $4,000,000 ORLP grant for Don White Memorial Park, with a dollar‑for‑dollar $4,000,000 match from the 2022 bond program
• Approve budget amendment BA 35062000-02-24-25 for $193,000 to recognize insurance disbursement for damage at Leita Thompson Memorial Park
• Establish the North Fulton Emergency Medical Response Oversight Committee (EMROC) for regional emergency‑medical coordination, no cost to the city
• Consider submission and acceptance of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant

Historic Preservation Commission - Special Called

The Historic Preservation Commission will hear an appeal for a fence and gate at 77 Vickery Street after a prior administrative denial. Staff recommend approval of the amended plan that separates the gate from the fence. The commission will also consider a renovation at 111 Mill View Avenue, a demolition at 30 Goulding Place, and hold elections for chair and vice‑chair.

• HPC20244393 – appeal of fence and gate at 77 Vickery Street (staff recommends approval)
• HPC20245693 – exterior renovations with addition at 111 Mill View Avenue
• HPC20241284 – demolition at 30 Goulding Place (approved May 8, 2024)
• Election of 2025 Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission
• Election of 2025 Vice Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals - Special Called

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three variance requests and elect its 2025 Chair and Vice Chair. A primary focus is a request to encroach into a stream buffer and impervious setback for a proposed home on Shallowford Road.

• BZA20233982: Stream buffer and impervious setback variance for 10185 Shallowford Road
• BZA20244499: Rear and side setback variance for 295 Hollyberry Drive (Administratively Held)
• BZA20245539: Front and side setback variance for 280 Broadmeadow Cove
• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Riverwalk II preliminary plat at 1200 Old Alabama Road, a proposed 89‑lot townhome subdivision zoned CX (commercial mixed‑use). Staff has recommended that the commission approve the preliminary plat. The meeting will also include elections for the commission chair and vice chair and the approval of the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Riverwalk II preliminary plat (1200 Old Alabama Rd, 89‑lot CX mixed‑use development)
• Staff recommendation to approve the preliminary plat
• Election of Planning Commission Chair
• Election of Planning Commission Vice Chair
• Approval of January 21, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for 10185 Shallowford Road that would allow a home to encroach into a 100-foot undisturbed stream buffer and a 150-foot impervious setback. The Community Development Department recommends approval.

• Public hearing for stream buffer variance at 10185 Shallowford Road
• Variance request to encroach into 100-ft undisturbed stream buffer
• Variance request to encroach into 150-ft impervious setback
• Administratively held variance request at 295 Hollyberry Drive
• Variance request to modify front and side setbacks at 280 Broadmeadow Cove

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will vote on a recommendation to close the special meeting in order to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real‑estate issues. The recommendation is presented by City Attorney David Davidson. No other agenda items are listed.

• Recommendation to close the meeting for discussion of personnel matters
• Recommendation to close the meeting for discussion of litigation matters
• Recommendation to close the meeting for discussion of real‑estate matters

Mayor and Council - Possible Quorum of Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council of Roswell will hold a possible quorum meeting on February 7, 2025, to meet with Roswell Neighborhoods and Homeowners Associations at Roswell River Landing.

• Mayor and Council members present
• Meeting with Roswell Neighborhoods and Homeowners Associations
• Location: Roswell River Landing, 245 Azalea Drive

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The Roswell Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing to discuss two license applications. One request is for limited pouring of beer and wine with Sunday sales at Zeus Greek Street, 10300 Alpharetta Street. The other request is for full pouring of liquor, beer and wine with Sunday sales at Silla Del Toro Roswell, 1035 Alpharetta Street, Suite 1500.

• Public hearing scheduled for Jan 2, 2025 (minutes approval)
• Limited pouring (beer & wine, Sunday sales) for Zeus Greek Street, 10300 Alpharetta St.
• Full pouring (liquor, beer & wine, Sunday sales) for Silla Del Toro Roswell, 1035 Alpharetta St., Suite 1500

Roswell Recreation Commission - Work Session

The Roswell Recreation Commission will consider approving a 15% increase in rental rates for the Roswell Cultural Arts Center to cover higher utility, supply, and staffing costs. The commission will also review a proposal to raise pavilion rental fees and extend booking periods from 4 to 8 hours for several park shelters. Staff recommends approval of both the cultural arts center rate increase and the pavilion fee adjustments.

• Approve a 15% increase in rental rates at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center (RCAC).
• Proposed resident weekday fee increase of $200 and non‑resident increase of $250; similar 15% hikes for weekend and weekly rentals.
• Approve higher pavilion fees, e.g., Roswell Area Park Shelter #1 resident fee $100 → $150, non‑resident $150 → $200.
• Extend pavilion booking duration from 4 hours to 8 hours for most park shelters, allowing one booking per day.
• Staff recommendation: approve both the RCAC rate increase and the pavilion fee adjustments.

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will approve the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting. It will consider and is recommended to approve a 15% increase in rental rates for the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. It will also consider and is recommended to approve higher pavilion rental fees, including raising resident fees at Roswell Area Park Shelter #1 from $100 to $150 and non‑resident fees from $150 to $200, and extending booking durations from 4 to 8 hours for several shelters. The agenda also includes a capital project list and notices of upcoming meetings.

• Approval of 11.07.24 meeting minutes
• 15% increase in rental rates for the Roswell Cultural Arts Center
• Resident fee at Roswell Area Park Shelter #1 raised from $100 to $150; non‑resident fee from $150 to $200
• Extension of pavilion booking periods from 4 to 8 hours for multiple park shelters
• Capital Project List item

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Alcoholic Beverage License Board will hold a public hearing on two applications. One seeks limited pouring of beer and wine with Sunday sales for Zeus Greek Street at 10300 Alpharetta Street. The other seeks full pouring of liquor, beer and wine with Sunday sales for Silla Del Toro Roswell at 1035 Alpharetta Street, Suite 1500. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the previous session.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Public hearing on limited pouring (beer & wine) and Sunday sales for Zeus Greek Street – Angelo Laios / Mykonian Holdings Inc., 10300 Alpharetta St.
• Public hearing on full pouring (liquor, beer & wine) and Sunday sales for Silla Del Toro Roswell – Alexis A. Kinsey / Silla Del Toro Roswell LLC, 1035 Alpharetta St., Suite 1500

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell City Council will consider selling a small strip of right-of-way at 221 Thomas Circle for $3,632 and awarding a construction contract for the Public Safety Headquarters to Reeves & Young for up to $613,627. The body will also vote on a budget amendment for the project and a resolution to issue general obligation bonds.

• Authorize sale of 454 sq ft of right-of-way at 221 Thomas Circle for $3,632
• Award CMAR services for Public Safety Headquarters to Reeves & Young for up to $613,627
• Adopt Budget Amendment of $2,700,000 for Public Safety Headquarters
• Resolution to issue 2nd tranche of General Obligation Bonds
• Agreement with True North 400 for bus shelter on Holcomb Bridge Road

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will consider a recommendation to close the meeting for discussion of personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and real estate issues. The recommendation is presented by City Attorney David Davidson. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural notices.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate (presented by City Attorney David Davidson)

Mayor and Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council are holding a special called meeting to hear a report from the City Attorney. The primary item is a recommendation to close the meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council will consider conditional use permits for two massage establishments and hear an appeal regarding a denied license. The body is also deciding on a contract for an Impact Fee Program update.

• Contract award to Tischler-Bise for the Impact Fee Program update
• Conditional Use permit for massage establishment at 11285 Elkins Road, Suite A2
• Conditional Use permit for massage establishment at 600 Houze Way, Suite D8
• Appeal of denial for a massage establishment license at 10711 Alpharetta Hwy
• Proclamation for the Esteemed Veteran of Roswell Award to Corporal Samantha Thompkins

Mayor and Council - Leadership Conference

The Mayor and City Council are attending a Leadership Conference from January 21 to January 24, 2025. The meeting is held at the Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia. No specific legislative items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional‑use petition (CU 20243933) submitted by QuikTrip for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 8514 Holcomb Bridge Road. Staff has recommended that the commission deny the petition. If the commission were to approve it, staff outlined conditions related to design, landscaping, and underground storage tank mitigation.

• CU 20243933 – Conditional‑use request for a QuikTrip convenience store with eight fuel pumps at 8514 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Staff recommendation: deny the conditional‑use petition
• Proposed project: 5,312 sq ft store, 36 parking spaces, 2 bicycle spaces, 10,736 sq ft landscaped open space
• If approved, conditions would include compliance with staff comments and a mitigation plan for underground storage tanks
• Public hearing scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting on January 21 2025

Committees of Council - Regular Meeting

The Committees of Council will first approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. Then the council will vote on awarding a lump‑sum contract to Tischler‑Bise for the 2025 Development Impact Fee Update. The contract is for $77,910 and is funded from the Capital Project Fund (Org 35070101, Object 521201, Project 33004). The decision will be recorded as an agenda vote.

• Approve Committee Meeting Minutes – December 10, 2024
• Vote to award Impact Fee update contract to Tischler‑Bise for $77,910
• Funding allocated from Capital Project Fund Org 35070101, Object 521201, Project 33004
• Contract is a fixed‑price professional services agreement
• Impact Fee update will address fee levels for roads, police, and parks

Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and City Council will hold a leadership conference from Jan 21 to Jan 24, 2025. The meeting includes Mayor Kurt Wilson and councilmembers Sarah Beeson, Christine Hall, G. Lee Hills, David Johnson, William Morthland, and Allen Sells, with City Administrator Randy Knighton attending. No specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

Mayor and Council - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will vote on a construction contract worth $8,370,324.36 for Phase 1 of the Big Creek Parkway TSPLOST project. They will also consider a resolution to seek a $3 million loan and $1 million grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank, correct water‑utility fee meter labels for FY 2025, and hear an appeal of a denied massage‑establishment license at 2850 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite A130. Additional items include intergovernmental agreements with the Roswell Development Authority and the Downtown Development Authority to support economic‑development projects.

• Award contract to Summit Construction & Development for Big Creek Parkway Phase 1 – $8,370,324.36
• Resolution to apply for $3,000,000 loan and $1,000,000 grant from GTIB
• Resolution correcting water utility fee meter labels for FY 2025
• Appeal of denial of massage establishment license at 2850 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite A130
• Intergovernmental agreements with Roswell Development Authority and Downtown Development Authority

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Mayor and Council will approve several items, including a major construction contract, election fee resolutions, and intergovernmental agreements. They will also consider a loan and grant request, a water utility fee correction, and a licensing appeal. The meeting includes routine approvals such as minutes and appointments.

• Award construction contract to Summit Construction & Development for Big Creek Parkway Phase 1 TSPLOST project – $8,370,324.36 (total budget $8,788,840.36)
• Apply for a $3,000,000 loan and $1,000,000 grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank
• Approve a resolution to set qualifying fees for the municipal election on November 4 2025
• Approve a resolution correcting water utility meter labels for Fiscal Year 2025
• Appeal of denial of massage establishment license at 2850 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite A130

Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will consider final approval for an 89-unit townhome development at 1200 Old Alabama Road. The board will also discuss a proposed mural, a conditional use request, and upcoming River Park projects.

• Riverwalk II townhomes at 1200 Old Alabama Road
• Proposed mural at 3000 Mansell Road
• Conditional Use request at 8514 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Review of River Park projects
• Election of 2025 DRB Chair and Vice Chair

Alcoholic Beverage License Board - Public Hearing

The board is holding a public hearing to consider new and existing business applications for alcoholic beverage licenses. Decisions will be made regarding pouring and package licenses for various retail and restaurant locations.

• New business license for Spark by Hilton Alpharetta/Roswell at 3000 Mansell Road
• New business license for Azotea Cantina at 1025 Alpharetta Street, Suite 1600
• New owner license for Bellini Osteria Toscana at 70 West Crossville Road
• New licensee applications for Kroger (#431), Aldi (#16), and CVS Pharmacy (#3125)
• New licensee application for The Olive Garden Restaurant at 905 Holcomb Bridge Road

Roswell Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Roswell Design Review Board will consider final approval for an 89-unit townhome development at 1200 Old Alabama Road. The board will also discuss a proposed mural at 3000 Mansell Road and a conditional use request at 8514 Holcomb Bridge Road.

• Riverwalk II townhomes at 1200 Old Alabama Road
• Proposed mural at 3000 Mansell Road
• Conditional use request at 8514 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Elections for Design Review Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of design for upcoming River Park Projects