Kennesaw public meetings in 2024

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will include a Mayor's Report discussing mayor and council reappointments to boards, committees, authorities, and commissions. The agenda also lists standard items such as public safety, public works, and community development, but no specific policy decisions are detailed. The City Manager's Report was canceled, so no updates from that office will be presented.

• Mayor's Report – discussion of mayor and council (re)appointments to boards, committees, authorities, and commissions
• Canceled City Manager's Report – no report presented

General

The Kennesaw General Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 26, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the November 15, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a financial report. It will consider three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a two‑story addition at 2982 North Main Street, an exterior renovation at 3059 Cherokee Street, and a Central Business District mixed‑use project at the same Cherokee Street address. The commission will also approve two Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative requests for 2886 Cherokee Street and 2081 Cherokee Ridge Trail.

• Addition: two‑story addition at 2982 N. Main St (COA application)
• Exterior renovation: removal of rear non‑historic addition at 3059 Cherokee St (COA application)
• CBD project: mixed‑use development at 3059 Cherokee St (CBD application)
• COAA approval for 2886 Cherokee St
• COAA approval for 2081 Cherokee Ridge Trail

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for a two-story addition to the historic J.V Smith House at 2982 N. Main Street, citing concerns about size and scale. The commission approved an alteration to remove a non-historic addition at 3059 Cherokee Street and approved a conceptual plan for a mixed-use development on the same parcel, with conditions for final design review.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for two-story addition at 2982 N. Main Street (3-1)
• Approved removal of rear non-historic addition at 3059 Cherokee Street, with condition to submit full plans before renovation (5-0)
• Approved conceptual Central Business District application for mixed-use development at 3059 Cherokee Street, with condition to return for final design review at 60% and 100% (5-0)
• Approved November 15, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial report for November 30, 2024 (5-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, was canceled. There were no agenda items for this meeting.

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone the properties at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway and 1620 North Roberts Road, submitted by Fabric Housing Acquisitions, LLC. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $250,000 dedication of remaining ARPA funds to a public safety facility, extensions of existing contracts, and award of new contracts for landscape services and park restroom construction. Additional business includes renewal of three alcoholic beverage licenses and acceptance of November 2024 crime statistics.

• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd (Case #RZ2024-04)
• Resolution: Dedication of approximately $250,000 remaining ARPA funding to Public Safety Facility and Real Time Crime Center
• Resolution: Extension of the contract with Axon (FUSUS) and authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement
• Resolution: Award of landscape services contract to Creative Cuts Landscapes DBA Creative Landscape Group
• Final Plat Application: 2640 S. Main Street to subdivide parcel into five commercial tracts (Case #PS2024-01)

The Kennesaw City Council unanimously voted to postpone a rezoning request for properties at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway and 1620 North Roberts Road to the January 13, 2025 work session and January 21, 2025 regular meeting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for GIRMA PTSD program membership, an IGA with the Kennesaw Development Authority for Jiles Place, ARPA fund dedication, Fusus contract extension, landscape services, and Adams Park restroom reconstruction. Additionally, four alcohol license renewals and one new license were approved, and the November 2024 crime statistics were accepted.

• Postponed rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd to Jan 13 and Jan 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including GIRMA PTSD program, Jiles Place IGA, ARPA funds, Fusus contract, landscape services, Adams Park restroom (5-0)
• Approved 2025 alcohol license renewal for Stop 2 Go Shell (5-0)
• Approved 2025 alcohol license renewal for Racetrac #052 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 alcohol license renewal for Cobb Food Mart (5-0)
• Approved new alcohol license for Bottle Shop (5-0)
• Accepted November 2024 crime statistics (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Carley Cole from Urban Redevelopment Agency (5-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review its financial report and open legal invoices, discuss the pending Event Management Services RFP, receive updates on the Main Street Program, and consider a new CBD Project application at 3059 Cherokee Street. The meeting also includes public comments and executive‑session provisions for litigation or personnel matters.

• CBD Project Application: 3059 Cherokee Street
• Event Management Services RFP
• Financial Report as of 11/30/24
• Review of open invoices (legal)
• Main Street Program year‑end assessment updates

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority approved a Community Business District (CBD) application for 3059 Cherokee Street, a Phase 2 continuation of a previously approved project, allowing the developer to expand the development and rehab the historic home for commercial use. The board also approved the event management services RFP with edits, the financial report, and legal invoices, all unanimously.

• Approved CBD application for 3059 Cherokee Street (unanimous)
• Approved event management services RFP with edits (7-0)
• Approved financial report as of 11.30.24 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of legal invoices (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 11.8.24 meeting (7-0)

General

The Kennesaw General Plan Review Committee meeting on December 12, 2024 was canceled and listed no agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions were scheduled for this session.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission had a meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda listed standard items such as minutes approval, financial report, foundation update, and old and new business. However, the meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions took place.

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission had a meeting set for December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers (2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue). The agenda listed standard items such as call to order, minutes approval, financial report, old and new business, public comments, staff comment, and adjournment. The meeting was later marked as CANCELED, so no decisions or discussions took place.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone the parcels at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd, a request submitted by Fabric Housing Acquisitions, LLC (Case #RZ2024-04). The council will also consider a resolution dedicating roughly $250,000 of remaining ARPA funds to a public safety facility and real‑time crime center, and several other resolutions and license renewals.

• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd (Fabric Housing Acquisitions, LLC)
• Resolution: Dedication of approximately $250,000 ARPA funding to Public Safety Facility and Real Time Crime Center
• Resolution: Add membership to the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA) Fund for First Responder's PTSD Program
• Resolution: Extend the contract with Axon (FUSUS) for the city’s public safety video system
• Resolution: Award landscape services contract to Creative Cuts Landscapes DBA Creative Landscape Group

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session on December 9, 2024, where it reviewed several agenda items but took no final votes. The council directed staff to move multiple items to the consent agenda for the December 16 regular meeting, including the GIRMA PTSD program membership, alcohol license renewals, the Jiles Place property transfer, ARPA fund dedication, Fusus contract extension, landscape services contract, Adams Park restroom construction, and the South Main Street final plat. The council also postponed a rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway and 1620 North Roberts Road to January 2025. No public comments were made, and the council entered executive session to discuss personnel.

• Postponed rezoning case RZ2024-04 to Jan. 13 work session and Jan. 21 regular meeting
• Moved GIRMA PTSD program membership to consent agenda
• Moved alcohol license renewals for Stop 2 Go Shell, Racetrac #052, Cobb Food Mart, and Bottle Shop to consent agenda
• Moved Jiles Place property transfer IGA to consent agenda
• Moved ARPA fund dedication of ~$250,000 to consent agenda
• Moved Fusus contract extension with Axon to consent agenda
• Moved landscape services contract award to Creative Landscape Group ($107,405.25) to consent agenda
• Moved Adams Park restroom construction award to S.H. Creel Contracting ($374,152.80) to consent agenda

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will consider five applications: a mechanic shop at 2695 N. Cobb Parkway, an additional parking lot at 3248 Cherokee St, a new single-family home at 3010 Wrens Way, an indoor soccer facility at 3140 Moon Station Rd, and an event center at 2454 & 2360 Kennesaw Due West Road.

• Mechanic shop – 2695 N. Cobb Parkway
• Additional parking lot – 3248 Cherokee St
• New single-family home – 3010 Wrens Way
• Indoor soccer facility – 3140 Moon Station Rd
• Event center – 2454 & 2360 Kennesaw Due West Road

Events Committee

The Events Committee will approve the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the upcoming March 22 electronics recycling event at Swift Cantrell Park, including scheduling, staffing and budget considerations. The committee will also review announcements, public comments, and other old and new business items.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Electronics Recycling Event – March 22 at Swift Cantrell Park

The committee approved the November meeting minutes and set the date for the Electronics Recycling Event at Swift Cantrell Park on March 22, 2025, from 9am to 12pm. They also discussed a holiday market and concert at Mt. Pisgah Seventh Day Adventist Church on December 8, requiring two off-duty officers. The January 2, 2025 meeting was canceled, and officers were re-elected for 2025.

• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Electronics Recycling Event for March 22, 2025 at Swift Cantrell Park
• Canceled January 2, 2025 Events Committee meeting
• Re-elected officers for 2025: Chair Marty Hughes, Vice-Chair Ricky Stewart, Secretary Christie Burgner

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. New business items will be heard by the Mayor and Council on December 16, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to transfer excess 2022 SPLOST funds to the Public Safety Facility SPLOST fund. The body will also review contract renewals for the City Manager and City Clerk and a contract for City Hall entrance improvements.

• Resolution to transfer excess 2022 SPLOST funds to Public Safety Facility SPLOST fund (up to $7 million)
• Contract award to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC for City Hall Entrance Improvements
• Contract renewals for the City Manager and City Clerk
• Right of Way Abandonment Process for 2995 and 2997 North Main Street
• Update on Taste of Kennesaw from the Kennesaw Business Association

The Kennesaw City Council unanimously approved a resolution to transfer up to $7 million in excess 2022 SPLOST funds to the Public Safety Facility SPLOST account, moving the long-planned facility forward. The council also approved the consent agenda, including contract renewals for the City Clerk and City Manager, and a bid award for City Hall entrance improvements. A resolution to start the right-of-way abandonment process for 2995 and 2997 North Main Street was approved 4-0, with Councilmember Orochena recused.

• Approved Resolution 2024-56 transferring up to $7M in 2022 SPLOST excess funds to Public Safety Facility account (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, City Clerk and City Manager contract renewals, and City Hall entrance improvements bid to S.H. Creel Contracting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-60 authorizing start of right-of-way abandonment process for 2995 and 2997 North Main Street (4-0, Orochena recused)

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will consider several resolutions and discussions. Council members will vote on a resolution to award the City Hall entrance improvement contract to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC. They will also discuss bond financing for Dale Hughes' Main Street projects, a public safety facility funding update, and a property‑tax exemption bill (HB 581). Additional items include a right‑of‑way abandonment process for two North Main Street parcels.

• Resolution: Right of Way Abandonment Process for 2995 and 2997 North Main Street
• Resolution: City Hall Entrance Improvements – award contract to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC
• Discussion: Bond Funding for Dale Hughes' Main Street Projects (presentation by Raymond James)
• Discussion: House Bill 581 Local Opt-out Floating Homestead Exemption (property tax provisions)
• Discussion: Public Safety Facility funding update

The City Council discussed funding options for the Public Safety Facility, which is now projected to cost $15.2 million, $6.5 million more than originally budgeted. City Manager Jeff Drobney recommended using excess SPLOST collections to cover the shortfall, and the Council directed him to place the item on the regular meeting agenda. The Council also discussed a proposed $7.5 million bond for Main Street projects and a recommendation to opt out of HB 581's floating homestead exemption, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting was primarily a work session, with no formal votes on substantive matters except entering executive session.

• Directed City Manager to place Public Safety Facility funding item on regular meeting agenda
• Moved City Hall Entrance Improvements contract award to Consent Agenda for regular meeting
• Unanimously approved entering executive session for personnel discussion (5-0)
• Unanimously approved affidavit for executive session (5-0)

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee met on November 21, 2024 in the Council Chambers. The agenda listed only committee members and staff but contained no agenda items. Consequently, no decisions or public hearings were scheduled for this meeting.

Art and Culture Commission

The Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission scheduled a meeting for November 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting was canceled, so no agenda items were considered or decided.

General

The Kennesaw Development Authority meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, was canceled. The agenda included standard items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and a public comment period.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Public comments
• Executive session

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider approving a text amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding public art and a rezoning request for properties on Old 41 Highway and North Roberts Road. The agenda also includes approving minutes, fee schedule updates, and a stormwater repair contract.

• Ordinance: Text amendment to Unified Development Code regarding public art
• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway, 1620 N. Roberts Road
• Resolution: Master Fee Schedule Updates
• Resolution: Emergency Stormwater Repair from Proshot Concrete, Inc.
• Final Plat Application: 2652 South Main Street

The Kennesaw City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2024-09, which dissolves the current Art and Culture Commission and restructures public art exhibit reviews to be handled by staff and approved by the City Manager's office. A new Kennesaw Public Art Advisory Committee will be created to advocate for the arts program. The council also postponed a rezoning request for properties on Old 41 Highway and North Roberts Road to December meetings, and approved an emergency stormwater repair contract for $96,500.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-09 dissolving Art and Culture Commission, creating Public Art Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Postponed rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd to Dec 9 work session and Dec 16 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, Master Fee Schedule updates, Cobb County easement agreements, and final plat for 2652 S. Main St. (5-0)
• Accepted October 2024 crime statistics (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-55 for emergency stormwater repair from Proshot Concrete, Inc. for $96,500 (4-1, Ferris opposed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission will review and vote on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one by Kris Vanhemert for 3011 N. Main Street to add a recessed sitting area, new windows and a double door, and another by David Brown for an addition to the house at 2986 N. Main Street. The commission will also approve five Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative items for properties on Galt Commons, Cherokee Ridge Trail, and North Main Street. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval, a financial report, and public comments.

• COA2024-09: 3011 N. Main Street – recessed sitting area, new windows, double door
• COA2024-10: 2986 N. Main Street – new addition to existing house
• COAA2024-15: 1924 Galt Commons
• COAA2024-16: 2078 Cherokee Ridge Trail
• COAA2024-17: 2975 N. Main Street

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications on North Main Street. The Commission also reviewed administrative approvals for five other projects and discussed a pending city ordinance to restructure the Art and Culture Commission.

• Approved August 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report (4-0)
• Approved COA2024-09 for carport enclosure at 3011 N. Main St (4-0)
• Approved COA2024-10 for rear addition at 2986 N. Main St (3-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a project involving Parcel 20010002870 on Maple Drive. The applicant for this item is D. Foronda.

• Discussion regarding Parcel 20010002870 (Maple Drive)

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will consider approving the minutes from its October 10, 2024 meeting and the October 2024 financial reports. It will review new quotes for memorial trees and plaques under old business. In new business, the commission will discuss possible dates for 2025 cemetery events and clean‑up days. The meeting will end with staff comments and adjournment.

• Approve October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve October 2024 financial reports
• Review new quotes for memorial trees and plaques
• Discuss possible dates for 2025 cemetery events and clean‑up days

The Cemetery Preservation Commission unanimously approved the October 2024 meeting minutes and financial reports. They discussed replacing dead memorial trees with a dogwood tree, but the cost was nearly double the original quote, and replacing plaques would cost over $8,000, so the clerk's office will explore long-term options. The commission agreed to the established 2025 cemetery events and discussed adding new events like a headstone/history tour in late April. No final decisions were made on the memorial trees or new events.

• Approved October 10, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 2024 financial reports (4-0)
• Agreed to established 2025 cemetery events (dates in Exhibit A)

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will discuss updates to the Master Fee Schedule and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code concerning public art exhibits. It will also consider an ordinance to rezone parcels at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway and 1620 North Roberts Road. Additional items include resolutions for water and sewer easement agreements with Cobb County and emergency stormwater repair by Proshot Concrete, Inc.

• Resolution: Master Fee Schedule Updates
• Ordinance: Unified Development Code Text Amendment (public art exhibits)
• Ordinance: Rezoning Request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway and 1620 North Roberts Road
• Resolution: Cobb County Water and Sewer Easement Agreements
• Resolution: Emergency Stormwater Repair (Proshot Concrete, Inc.)

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session where it discussed several items but made no final decisions. The council agreed to move the Master Fee Schedule update, the Cobb County water and sewer easement agreement, and the final plat for 2652 South Main Street to the consent agenda for the regular meeting. A rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway was postponed to December at the applicant's request. The council also entered executive session to discuss land matters.

• Moved Master Fee Schedule update to consent agenda
• Moved Cobb County water and sewer easement agreement to consent agenda
• Moved final plat for 2652 South Main Street to consent agenda
• Postponed rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway to December 9 work session and December 16 regular meeting
• Unanimously approved entering executive session to discuss land (5-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports, discuss draft proposals for a beer festival, and receive an update on commercial parcels at The Lacy on South Main Street.

• Discussion of draft RFP for beer festival event management services
• Presentation: Update on commercial parcels at The Lacy on South Main Street
• Financial report as of 10.31.24
• Review of open invoices
• Approval of the meeting minutes for 10.11.24

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority approved minutes, financial reports, and invoices, and authorized staff to revise a draft RFP for event management services for a future beer/wine festival, with posting after three board members review the revision. No other substantive decisions were made; updates on The Lacy development and Main Street events were informational only.

• Approved 10.11.24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 10.11.24 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 10.31.24 with cash balance $101,284.87 (6-0)
• Approved open invoices for legal fees and holiday market catering (6-0)
• Authorized staff to revise draft RFP for beer festival event management and post after 3 board members review (unanimous)

Events Committee

The Kennesaw Events Committee met to discuss scheduling, staffing, and budgeting for upcoming community events. Items included a review of the Taste of Kennesaw, the November 9 concert series, the Smith‑Gilbert Garden children’s play, the December 7 A Day with Santa parade, and a review of the 2025 events calendar.

• Review of the Taste of Kennesaw (old business)
• Discussion of the November 9 Kennesaw Concert Series featuring G Clef, Playlist, and Georgia Symphony Orchestra Jazz Ensemble
• Planning for the November 15‑23 Smith‑Gilbert Garden Children’s Play in partnership with KSU at Swift Cantrell Park
• Planning for the December 7 “A Day with Santa” annual parade and festival
• Review of the 2025 events calendar

The Kennesaw Events Committee met on November 7, 2024, and approved the October 3, 2024, meeting minutes unanimously. The committee discussed several upcoming events, including the Alive After 5 event on November 19, the Smith-Gilbert Gardens children's play at Swift Cantrell Park, and A Day with Santa on December 7. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were informational and discussion-only.

• Approved October 3, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:56 p.m. (unanimous)

General

The November 7, 2024 meeting of the Kennesaw Plan Review Committee was canceled with no agenda items.

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will discuss three new business items: a rezoning amendment for the property at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd, a text amendment to the Unified Development Code, and a preliminary plat for a 38‑unit townhome community at 3057 N. Main Street. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. Public comment can be submitted by email before 6:00 p.m. the night of the meeting.

• RZ2024-04 – Amend zoning conditions for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd to remove ground‑floor commercial requirement and replace two condo buildings (9,750 sq ft) with 12,000 sq ft of retail on a 4.57‑acre site.
• MISC2024-03 – Approve a text amendment to the Unified Development Code, Appendix A, Section 2.03.00 and Section 8.04.00.
• PP2024-01 – Approve a preliminary plat for a 38‑unit townhome community on 5.98+ acres at 3057 N. Main Street (Parcel ID 20012702300).
• Approve meeting minutes from the October 2, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
• Public comment instructions: email comments by 6:00 p.m. the night of the meeting; meeting accessible via telephonic link.

The Kennesaw Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning amendment for the Fabric Housing project at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy, allowing the removal of an office component and relocation of retail space, with a 3-2 vote. The Commission also unanimously approved a text amendment to replace the Art and Culture Commission with an Arts Programming Coordinator and approved a preliminary plat for 38 townhomes at 3057 N. Main Street. These recommendations will be presented to the Mayor and Council on November 18, 2024.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendment RZ2024-04 for Fabric Housing (3-2 vote)
• Approved text amendment MISC2024-03 to replace Art Commission with Coordinator (4-0 vote)
• Approved preliminary plat PP2024-01 for 38 townhomes at 3057 N. Main Street (4-0 vote)
• Approved October 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)

City Council

The City Council will review a contract for banking services and a purchase authorization for police equipment. The body is also considering an alcohol license for a local mart and the dedication of a street in Cantrell Crossing.

• Contract award to Cadence Bank for banking services
• Purchase authorization for Axon "Taser 10"
• Alcohol License for Hi & Hello Mart at 3055 N Main St Suite 108
• Street dedication in Cantrell Crossing
• Road closures for the 2024 Day With Santa event

The City Council voted against accepting the dedication of Hedgeway Circle in the Cantrell Crossing development. The council also approved a banking services contract and a new alcohol license.

• Denied street dedication for Hedgeway Circle in Cantrell Crossing (0-5)
• Approved alcohol license for Hi & Hello Mart (5-0)
• Approved banking services contract awarded to Cadence Bank (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Axon 'Taser 10' (5-0)
• Approved road closures for 2024 Day With Santa event (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of alcohol license appeal for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse (5-0)
• Approved October 14 and October 21 meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee meeting on October 31, 2024 lists its members but contains no agenda items. No projects, contracts, or policy matters are slated for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business.

City Council Work Session

At the October 28 work session, the Kennesaw City Council will consider several items. These include an appeal hearing on an alcohol license denial for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse, a resolution to award a banking services contract to Candence Bank, and a new alcohol license for Hi & Hello Mart to sell beer, wine, and Sunday sales. The council will also authorize the purchase of Axon “Taser 10” devices and accept a street dedication in Cantrell Crossing. Additional agenda items cover road closures for the Day With Santa event and other routine business.

• Appeal hearing on alcohol license denial for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse at 3940 Cherokee Street
• Resolution awarding banking services contract to Candence Bank
• Alcohol license for Hi & Hello Mart at 3055 N Main St Suite 108 for beer, wine, and Sunday sales
• Purchase authorization for Axon “Taser 10” devices per FY 2025 budget
• Street dedication for Cantrell Crossing

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session on October 28, 2024, to discuss pending business including banking service bids, police taser purchases, event road closures, and a street dedication. Because this was a work session, no final votes were taken; items such as the Cadence Bank contract, Axon taser purchase, and Day with Santa road closures were moved toward the regular meeting agenda.

• Discussed banking services contract bid for Cadence Bank
• Discussed alcohol license application for Hi & Hello Mart
• Discussed purchase of 87 Axon Taser 10 units for $354,840.40 over 60 months
• Discussed street dedication request for Hedgeway Circle in Cantrell Crossing
• Discussed amended road closure times for the Day with Santa event

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024 lists committee members and staff. No specific applications, projects, or agenda items are detailed in the provided document. As a result, no decisions or discussions can be identified from this agenda.

General

The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet to review inspection reports and confirm findings for properties identified as blighted. The board will consider approval for properties at 3097 Shirley Drive, 2260 Kennesaw Due West Road, and 4070 Woodland Dr. Staff will also discuss updates for properties brought into compliance before October 1, 2024.

• Public hearing for blight confirmation at 3097 Shirley Drive
• Public hearing for blight confirmation at 2260 Kennesaw Due West Road
• Public hearing for blight confirmation at 4070 Woodland Dr
• Review of properties brought into compliance before 10/1/2024
• Vacancy announcement for replacement of licensed plumber

The Kennesaw Board of Construction Appeals unanimously voted (5-0) to confirm blight findings for three properties: 4070 Woodland Dr, 3097 Shirley Drive, and 2260 Kennesaw Due West Road. The board also noted two previous blight cases were brought into compliance before October 1, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed 4070 Woodland Dr as blighted (5-0)
• Confirmed 3097 Shirley Drive as blighted (5-0)
• Confirmed 2260 Kennesaw Due West Road as blighted (5-0)
• Noted 2352 Lakewood Dr brought into compliance (rehabilitated and sold)
• Noted 2831-2839 S. Main Street buildings demolished and brought into compliance

City Council

The October 21 City Council meeting includes a public hearing on a land‑use permit application for 2255 Long Bow Chase submitted by Nancy Lesser (Case #LU2024-03). The council will also vote on a cemetery deed authorization, a contract addendum with Professional Probation Services, road closures for the Taste of Kennesaw festival, and a contract award for Smith‑Gilbert Gardens improvements. Additional items include an alcohol license for Cigar Gallery Club, acceptance of September 2024 crime statistics, and a right‑of‑way transfer for Keene Street.

• Land Use Permit: 2255 Long Bow Chase (Case #LU2024-03) – public hearing
• Cemetery Deed: authorization for Section III, Plot 5 Lots A‑D and Plot 12 Lots A‑D purchased by Mike Turner
• Resolution: addendum to the contract with Professional Probation Services, Inc.
• Road Closures: approval for the Taste of Kennesaw festival
• Resolution: award of the Smith‑Gilbert Gardens Improvements Project contract to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC

The Kennesaw City Council unanimously approved a land use permit for a home occupation business at 2255 Long Bow Chase, allowing the creation and sale of sublimation tumblers and home decor, with conditions including no clients on site and a 24-month validity. The council also approved the consent agenda, an alcohol license for Cigar Gallery Club, September 2024 crime statistics, and a right-of-way transfer to Core Property Capital, LLC (with one abstention).

• Approved land use permit for 2255 Long Bow Chase (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, cemetery deed, probation services contract addendum, road closures for Taste of Kennesaw, rescinding Resolution 2024-43, and awarding Smith-Gilbert Gardens contract to S.H. Creel Contracting (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Cigar Gallery Club (5-0)
• Accepted September 2024 crime statistics (5-0)
• Approved Keene Street right-of-way transfer to Core Property Capital, LLC (4-0-1, Viars abstained)

General

The October 17, 2024 Plan Review Committee agenda lists the committee members but provides no applicant, project details, or scheduled items. As a result, no specific decisions or discussions are documented for this meeting.

Art and Culture Commission

The Art and Culture Commission meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024, was canceled. No actions were taken.

Kennesaw Development Authority

The Kennesaw Development Authority scheduled a meeting for October 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda indicates the meeting was canceled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

General

The Ethics Board meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will consider several contract and permit items, including a resolution to award the Smith‑Gilbert Gardens Improvements Project to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC. The council will also review an addendum to the contract with Professional Probation Services, Inc., and a land‑use permit application for 2255 Long Bow Chase. Additional items include road closures for the Taste of Kennesaw festival and an alcohol license request for Cigar Gallery Club.

• Resolution: award Smith‑Gilbert Gardens Improvements Project contract to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC
• Resolution: addendum to Professional Probation Services, Inc. contract for probation supervision
• Land Use Permit: 2255 Long Bow Chase (Case #LU2024-03) submitted by Nancy Lesser
• Road Closures: approval for Taste of Kennesaw festival
• Alcohol License: approval for Cigar Gallery Club LLC at 3600 Cherokee St NW, Suite 102

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session where it discussed and moved several items to the consent agenda for the regular meeting, including a probation services contract addendum with fee increases, road closures for the Taste of Kennesaw festival, rescinding a contract with Magnum Contracting for the Smith-Gilbert Gardens project, and awarding a new contract to S.H. Creel Contracting. The council also discussed but did not vote on an accessory dwelling unit ordinance, directing staff to continue research, and gave permission to proceed with an ordinance to dissolve the Art and Culture Commission and create an Arts Programming Coordinator role. No formal votes were taken during the work session.

• Moved probation services contract addendum (fee increase to $45/month) to consent agenda
• Moved Taste of Kennesaw road closures to consent agenda
• Moved rescission of Resolution 2024-43 (Magnum Contracting) to consent agenda
• Moved award of Smith-Gilbert Gardens contract to S.H. Creel Contracting to consent agenda
• Directed staff to continue researching accessory dwelling unit ordinance
• Gave permission to proceed with ordinance dissolving Art and Culture Commission and creating Arts Programming Coordinator

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports, discuss plans for 2025 events, and analyze results from a downtown visioning session. The meeting may include an executive session to discuss legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Review of Downtown Visioning Session results
• 2025 Events Discussion
• Financial report as of 9.30.24
• Approval of meeting minutes from 9.13.24
• Executive session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to authorize its chair to sign settlement agreement documents in the litigation between the KDDA, Main Street Burger, Inc., and Kathryn A. Collier, the estate of David W. Collier, and Collier RLT, LLC. The board also met in closed session for legal matters, then voted 7-0 to ratify those closed-session actions and adopt a resolution directing the presiding officer to execute an affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-14-4. It approved the September 13 regular and executive session minutes and a financial report showing an ending cash balance of $99,517.50 as of 9.30.24. No action was taken on 2025 event plans; staff will bring a draft RFP to the next meeting.

• Authorized chair to sign settlement agreements in KDDA / Main Street Burger / Collier litigation (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for legal matters (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-14-4 and ratified closed-session actions (7-0)
• Added settlement agreement item to the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 13, 2024 draft meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved September 13, 2024 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 9.30.24 with ending cash balance of $99,517.50 (unanimous)
• No action on 2025 events; draft RFP to be brought to next meeting

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to review a project at 2690 Summers St. proposed by M. Doolittle.

• Review of M. Doolittle's potential pottery studio at 2690 Summers St.
• Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and September 2024 financial reports. Members will discuss proposals for section signage and memorial trees.

• Review of section signage proposals from Signs & More and Miller EG Design
• Review of memorial trees proposal from Creative Landscaping
• Approval of September 2024 financial reports
• Recap of Gravestone Cleaning Workshop

The Cemetery Preservation Commission approved Miller Design for section signage on the condition that the city pays for the signs; if city funds are not available, the item returns for reevaluation. They also approved a proposal from Acer Rubrum Landscapes for one dogwood memorial tree with a budget up to $1,000, with memorial plaques placed on the tribute wall pending Foundation approval. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0). The commission also approved the September 2024 minutes and financial reports.

• Approved September 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved September 2024 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved Miller Design for section signage, contingent on city funding (4-0)
• Approved Acer Rubrum Landscapes proposal for one dogwood tree, budget up to $1,000, plaques on tribute wall pending Foundation approval (4-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission had scheduled a meeting for October 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda listed standard items such as call to order, minutes approval, financial report, old and new business, public comments, staff comment, and adjournment. However, the meeting was canceled, so no items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will consider acquiring right-of-way and easements for the Cherokee Street Improvement Project. The body will also review alcohol license applications and authorize vehicle purchases approved in the FY 2025 budget.

• Property acquisition for 3238 and 3248 Cherokee Street for the Cherokee Street Improvement Project
• Alcohol license for Amigos Food Mart at 2851 Cobb Pkwy NW
• Alcohol license for Cigar Gallery Club at 3600 Cherokee St NW, Suite 102
• Purchase authorization for vehicles for Public Works, Building Maintenance, Parks and Recreation, and Police
• Review of August 2024 crime statistics

The Kennesaw City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including right-of-way acquisitions for the Cherokee Street Improvement Project, and approved alcohol licenses for Amigos Food Mart. The council postponed the Cigar Gallery Club alcohol license to October 21 for further review. It also authorized the purchase of seven vehicles with ARPA funds, despite discussion about electric vehicles, and received August 2024 crime statistics.

• Approved consent agenda including ROW acquisitions for Cherokee Street project (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Amigos Food Mart (5-0)
• Postponed Cigar Gallery Club alcohol license to Oct 21 (5-0)
• Received August 2024 crime statistics (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 7 vehicles with ARPA funds (5-0)

General

The October 3, 2024 meeting of the Kennesaw Plan Review Committee was canceled. No agenda items were scheduled.

Events Committee

The Events Committee will review scheduling, staffing and budget considerations for upcoming community events. It will consider the City of Kennesaw document shredding event scheduled for October 26. It will also discuss the Taste of Kennesaw festival planned for November 2 by the Kennesaw Business Association.

• CoK Document Shredding Event – scheduled for 26 October
• Taste of Kennesaw – organized by Kennesaw Business Association, scheduled for 2 November

The Events Committee unanimously approved a document shredding event for October 26 and the Taste of Kennesaw event for November 2. The approval for Taste of Kennesaw is contingent on Mayor and Council approving the necessary road closures. No public comments or old business were discussed.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Document Shredding Event for Oct 26 (unanimous)
• Approved Taste of Kennesaw for Nov 2, contingent on Council approval of road closures (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a land use request for a home occupation business. The board serves as an advisory body making recommendations to the Mayor and Council.

• LU2024-03: Land use request for a home occupation business to create sublimation tumblers and decor at 2255 Long Bow Chase

The Kennesaw Planning Commission approved a land use request for a home occupation business at 2255 Long Bow Chase, allowing the creation and sale of sublimation tumblers and decor. The approval includes conditions such as a 24-month permit validity, no clients or employees on site, and no visible business signs. The vote was unanimous (4-0).

• Approved land use permit LU2024-03 for home occupation business at 2255 Long Bow Chase (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2024 meeting (3-0, with two abstentions)

General

The License Review Board will consider an appeal of a denied alcohol license application. The appeal concerns Churras Brazilian Steakhouse, located at 3940 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw. The board will decide whether to overturn the September 5, 2024 denial.

• Appeal of alcohol license denial for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse, 3940 Cherokee St.

The Kennesaw License Review Board voted 2-1 to uphold the city's denial of an alcohol license for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse, located at 3940 Cherokee Street. The denial was based on the applicant's failure to report a prior citation and the restaurant's operation without a valid license. The board found the applicant responsible for knowing the law despite language barriers.

• Upheld denial of alcohol license for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse (2-1)
• Denied appeal by Valeriano Cano Serradilha Neto for alcohol license
• Confirmed 12-month waiting period before reapplication

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will discuss an ordinance to amend rules for short-term rentals and approve alcohol licenses for two local businesses. The body will also consider acquiring property for a street improvement project and authorize the purchase of vehicles for various city departments.

• Discussion of Short Term Rentals Ordinance
• Alcohol License: Amigos Food Mart
• Alcohol License: Cigar Gallery Club
• Resolution for Cherokee Street ROW acquisition
• Purchase Authorization: Vehicles for city departments

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session on September 30, 2024, receiving presentations on a proposed Cobb County traffic realignment project for McCollum Parkway and discussing a draft short-term rental ordinance. The Council also reviewed August 2024 crime statistics, discussed right-of-way acquisitions for Cherokee Street, and went into executive session to discuss land. No formal final ordinance votes were taken during the work session.

• Approved September 9, 2024 work session minutes (consent agenda discussion)
• Approved September 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda discussion)
• Discussed alcohol license for Amigos Food Mart (OMS7893 INC)
• Discussed alcohol license for Cigar Gallery Club LLC
• Considered right of way and easement acquisitions totaling $710,000 for 3238 and 3248 Cherokee Street
• Entered Executive Session to discuss land (5-0)

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee met on September 26, 2024 to consider two project proposals. The first proposal is from J. Oneil Anderson to develop new office space at 3531 Cherokee Street. The second proposal is from Kevin to remodel a restaurant at 2908 Moon Station Road. The committee will discuss the plans during the meeting.

• Discuss development of new office space at 3531 Cherokee St.
• Discuss remodel of a restaurant at 2908 Moon Station Rd.

Art and Culture Commission

The Kennesaw Arts and Culture Commission meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda indicates the meeting is canceled in item 1A.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of the Meeting Minutes
• Financial Report
• Old Business
• New Business

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee meeting on September 19, 2024 has no new items for review. Committee members are listed, but no projects or decisions are on the agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission will review information on historic districts and the Certificate of Appropriateness. Commissioners will consider proposed updates from consultants and a project timeline. The meeting includes public input and staff comments, but no formal decisions are listed.

• Overview of historic districts
• Discussion of the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
• Presentation of proposed updates from consultants
• Project timeline briefing
• Public input and discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold final public hearings to consider resolutions adopting the FY 2024-2025 operating budget and the FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) budget. The consent agenda includes approval of a $700,000 loan to the Kennesaw Development Authority for 2881 North Main Street, two final plat applications, and ratification of the IT Director appointment. These items will be voted on during the September 16, 2024 meeting.

• Final public hearing: FY25 Operating Budget – resolution to adopt budget and organizational chart
• Final public hearing: FY25 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget – resolution to adopt budget
• Resolution: loan $700,000 to Kennesaw Development Authority for 2881 North Main Street (intergovernmental agreement)
• Final plat application approval for 1972, 1994 & 2004 Duncan Drive (Gunnin Land Surveying)
• Ratify appointment of Berry Wilson as Information Technology Director

The City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating and capital improvement budgets. Additionally, the council ratified the appointment of a new IT director and approved an intergovernmental agreement to loan the Kennesaw Development Authority $700,000 for property acquisition.

• Approved FY25 Operating Budget (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget (5-0)
• Ratified Berry Wilson as IT Director (5-0)
• Approved $700,000 loan to Kennesaw Development Authority (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Chelsea Bodenhamer from Arts and Culture Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Christie Burgner to Events Committee (5-0)
• Approved final plat for 1972, 1994 & 2004 Duncan Drive (5-0)
• Approved final plat for 2400 Ellison Lakes Drive (5-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will approve the draft meeting minutes from August 9, 2024 and the draft executive session minutes. It will review the financial report dated August 31, 2024 and examine open legal invoices. The board will discuss the wrap‑up of the Drinks at the Depot festival and receive updates on the Main Street program, including a downtown visioning session reminder and a summary of recent fall events.

• Approve draft meeting minutes – 8.9.24
• Approve draft executive session minutes – 8.9.24
• Financial Report – 8.31.24
• Review open legal invoices
• Drinks at the Depot festival wrap‑up discussion

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority approved the August 9, 2024 meeting minutes, executive session minutes, the financial report with an ending cash balance of $98,446.85, and open legal invoices. The board also discussed the cancellation of the Drinks at the Depot event due to low ticket sales, with no action taken. The meeting included a closed session for legal matters, and the board ratified actions taken in that session.

• Approved August 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 9, 2024 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with $98,446.85 cash balance (unanimous)
• Approved open legal invoices (7-0)
• Entered closed session for legal discussion (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution ratifying closed session actions (7-0)

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will meet in the Council Chambers on September 12, 2024. The agenda lists only the committee members and indicates that there are no new items for plan review. The meeting will therefore consist of routine procedural matters without any decisions on projects or contracts.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will consider approval of the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes. It will also consider approval of the August 2024 financial reports. Updates will be given on the gravestone cleaning workshop, cremation garden plaques and fee schedule, and storyboard design. Staff will comment on replacement flags before adjournment.

• Approve August 8, 2024 Cemetery Preservation Commission meeting minutes
• Approve August 2024 financial reports
• Discuss logistics and promotion for gravestone cleaning workshop
• Discuss cremation garden plaques and fee schedule
• Discuss storyboard design

The Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission approved the August 2024 meeting minutes and financial reports, and approved a purchase of replacement flags not to exceed $500. The commission also received updates on the gravestone cleaning workshop, Life in the Cemetery tours, and other cemetery matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 2024 financial reports (3-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement flags not to exceed $500 (4-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024, has been canceled. No actions were taken.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will hold final public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget. The body will also consider approving final plat applications for two residential developments and a $700,000 loan to the Kennesaw Development Authority.

• Final Public Hearing: FY25 Operating Budget
• Final Public Hearing: FY25 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget
• Approval of final plat applications for Duncan Drive and Ellison Lakes Drive
• Resolution to loan Kennesaw Development Authority $700,000
• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session on September 9, 2024, and made several decisions. They agreed to focus the next Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study on the Cobb Parkway corridor, and they approved moving three items to the consent agenda for the September 16 meeting: final plats for Devin's Shire townhomes and a property line adjustment at 2400 Ellison Lakes Drive, and a resolution to loan $700,000 to the Kennesaw Development Authority for purchasing 2881 North Main Street. No formal votes were taken during the work session.

• Agreed to study Cobb Parkway corridor for next LCI study
• Moved final plat for Devin's Shire townhomes (35 units) to consent agenda
• Moved final plat for 2400 Ellison Lakes Drive property line adjustment to consent agenda
• Moved resolution to loan $700,000 to Kennesaw Development Authority for 2881 North Main Street to consent agenda

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review a project application. The committee will discuss a proposal for a dog grooming and event space.

• Project review for 1480 Shiloh Rd (Dog Grooming/Event Space) submitted by Darrell Swanson

Events Committee

The Events Committee will review the 2024 Fall Festival & Candy Crawl, consider drinks at the Depot location, and discuss upcoming events scheduled for September through November. Officer elections will also be held. The committee will address event scheduling, staffing, and budgeting matters.

• Officer elections
• 2024 Fall Festival & Candy Crawl: KDMA, sponsored by the KDDA
• Drinks at the Depot location
• Review and discuss upcoming events: September – November
• Approval of the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The Kennesaw Events Committee approved the 2024 Fall Festival & Candy Crawl scheduled for October 25 at Depot Park, with no road closures and an expected attendance of 600-1000. New officers were elected following resignations, and the committee noted the cancellation of Drinks at the Depot due to low ticket sales.

• Approved 2024 Fall Festival & Candy Crawl (unanimous)
• Elected Marty Hughes as Chair, Ricky Stewart as Vice-Chair, Christie Burgner as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a call to order, announcements, approval of the meeting minutes, and a new business segment. The staff comment and adjourn items are marked canceled, and no specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items are listed for decision.

City Council

The City Council will hold first public hearings to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget. The body will also review an alcohol license application and board appointments.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget and organizational chart
• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget
• Alcohol License for Sunday Sales for Fern Gully Jamaican Cafe at 2756 S. Main St.
• Mayor's (re)appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The Kennesaw City Council held the first public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 operating and SPLOST capital budgets, with no public comments. No budget was adopted at this meeting; final adoption is scheduled for September 16, 2024. The council also approved a consent agenda and an alcohol license for Sunday sales at Fern Gully Jamaican Cafe.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Aug. 12, 14, and 19 meetings (5-0)
• Approved Sunday sales alcohol license for Fern Gully Jamaican Cafe (5-0)
• Held first public hearing on FY25 operating budget; no action taken
• Held first public hearing on FY25 SPLOST budget; no action taken
• Entered executive session to discuss land and personnel (5-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee will consider the application submitted by Reggie Dill for a new townhome development located at 3057 N Main Street. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on August 29, 2024. No decision outcome is indicated in the agenda.

• Application review: new townhome development by Reggie Dill at 3057 N Main Street

General

The Kennesaw Development Authority will discuss three items related to 2881 N. Main St. The board will consider an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property. They will also authorize the chairperson to sign closing documents to complete the acquisition. No other business is listed.

• Consider Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
• Consider Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for 2881 N. Main St.
• Authorize Chairperson to execute closing documents for acquisition of 2881 N. Main St.

The Kennesaw Development Authority approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to borrow $700,000 from the City to help fund the $900,000 purchase of 2881 N. Main St., with the KDA contributing $200,000. The board also authorized the Chair to sign the purchase sale agreement and release funds for closing costs. The IGA will go before Mayor and Council for approval in September 2024.

• Approved IGA to borrow $700,000 from City for property purchase (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign purchase sale agreement for 2881 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 KDA contribution plus closing costs for property purchase (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 7/31/24 (unanimous)

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will review the application submitted by David Jezequel for a single-family residence located at 3010 Wrens Way. The committee will evaluate the project's compliance with zoning and building regulations. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers.

• Review of single-family residence application at 3010 Wrens Way (applicant: David Jezequel)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone the property at 3045 Cherokee Street. They will also review a Central Business District mixed‑use development application for parcels at 3033 and 3045 Cherokee Street. Several resolutions will be considered to transfer 2016 and 2022 SPLOST funds to various infrastructure and improvement accounts, and a contract award for the Smith‑Gilbert Garden Improvements Project will be approved. Minutes from recent meetings will be adopted.

• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 3045 Cherokee Street (public hearing)
• Resolution: Transfer 2016 SPLOST funds to Resurfacing and Sidewalks account
• Resolution: Transfer 2016 SPLOST funds to Stormwater Infrastructure (Ben King Road Improvements)
• Resolution: Transfer 2022 SPLOST funds to Neighborhood Improvements account
• Resolution: Award contract to Magnum Contracting, LLC for Smith‑Gilbert Garden Improvements

The Kennesaw City Council approved Ordinance 2024-08, rezoning 3045 Cherokee Street from R-15 to Central Business District for a mixed-use development with 31 for-sale units. The approval included 17 staff conditions plus four additional stipulations, including no rental units, a 21-foot setback, and interconnectivity approval from Galt Commons homeowners. The council also approved the related CBD project application for parcels at 3033 and 3045 Cherokee Street.

• Approved rezoning ordinance 2024-08 for 3045 Cherokee St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved CBD project application for 3033 & 3045 Cherokee St (5-0)
• Denied motion to approve Concept A for rezoning (2-3)
• Approved Concept C for rezoning (3-2)
• Denied motion with four stipulations including interconnectivity (2-3)
• Denied motion with three stipulations without interconnectivity (2-3)
• Approved consent agenda including SPLOST transfers and Smith-Gilbert Garden contract (5-0)
• Accepted July 2024 crime statistics (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a landscaping plan for a pool installation at 3000 N Main St. The body will also receive a staff update on public outreach for proposed ordinance and design standards updates.

• Review of landscaping plan for pool installation at 3000 N Main St (COA2023-17)
• Staff update on proposed HPC ordinance and design standards updates

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the landscaping plan for a pool installation at 3000 N Main St, as required by the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA2023-17). The commission also approved the July 19, 2024 meeting minutes and the financial report, which showed no new expenditures and a balance of $23,378. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved landscaping plan for pool at 3000 N Main St (5-0)
• Approved July 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial report with $23,378 balance (5-0)

Art and Culture Commission

The Kennesaw Arts and Culture Commission scheduled for August 15, 2024 was canceled. As a result, no agenda items were considered, approved, or acted upon.

General

The Plan Review Committee will discuss three project applications: Austin D. (parcel #20017501190) at 9:00 AM, Chris W. (2847 N. Main St.) at 9:30 AM, and Elisandr S. (2651 N. Cobb Pkwy – building expansion) at 10:00 AM. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion only.

• Austin D. – parcel #20017501190 – discussion at 9:00 AM
• Chris W. – 2847 N. Main St. – discussion at 9:30 AM
• Elisandr S. – 2651 N. Cobb Pkwy, building expansion – discussion at 10:00 AM

General

The Kennesaw City Council will discuss and vote on a resolution to approve an intergovernmental agreement for an updated Service Delivery Strategy with Cobb County and the six Cobb cities, effective November 1, 2024. The meeting also includes public comment, old and new business items, and a review of mayoral and council appointments to boards and commissions. An executive session may be called for matters such as litigation, personnel, or real estate.

• Resolution: Service Delivery Strategy intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County and six Cobb cities, to start Nov 1, 2024
• Mayor and Council (re)appointments to boards, committees, authorities, and commissions
• Public Hearing(s) as scheduled on the agenda
• Committee and Board Reports
• Potential Executive Session for litigation, legal, personnel, or real estate matters

The Kennesaw City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-38, adopting an updated Service Delivery Strategy and intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County and five other Cobb cities, effective November 1, 2024. The agreement splits $6.5 million among cities in the first year (excluding Mableton) and totals approximately $87 million over ten years. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included no public comments and only procedural items.

• Approved Resolution 2024-38 for updated Service Delivery Strategy (5-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items to discuss.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will hear a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone the property at 3045 Cherokee Street (Case #RZ2024-03). Council members will consider several resolutions to transfer 2016 and 2022 SPLOST funds to resurfacing, sidewalk, stormwater, and neighborhood improvement accounts. The council will also vote on awarding the Smith‑Gilbert Garden Improvements contract to Magnum Contracting, LLC. Additional items include review of a Central Business District mixed‑use project for 3033 and 3045 Cherokee Street and an updated intergovernmental agreement for 2840 S. Main Street.

• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 3045 Cherokee Street (Case #RZ2024-03)
• Resolution: Transfer 2016 SPLOST funds to Resurfacing and Sidewalks account
• Resolution: Transfer 2016 SPLOST Stormwater funds to Ben King Road Improvements account
• Resolution: Award Smith‑Gilbert Garden Improvements contract to Magnum Contracting, LLC
• Resolution: Update Intergovernmental Agreement for 2840 S. Main Street (shared dumpster arrangement)

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session on August 12, 2024, where they reviewed a rezoning request for 3045 Cherokee Street (Case #RZ2024-03) and discussed several other items. No final votes were taken during the work session; instead, the council directed staff to bring back additional information and moved several resolutions to the consent agenda for the regular meeting on August 19. The council also discussed the Public Safety Facility third floor addition, with staff recommending against it due to cost and funding constraints.

• Rezoning request for 3045 Cherokee St reviewed, staff to provide enhanced site plan and safety measures before Aug 19 regular meeting
• Resolution to transfer $16,395 in 2016 SPLOST funds to Resurfacing and Sidewalks account moved to consent agenda
• Resolution to transfer $343,551 in 2016 SPLOST Stormwater funds to Ben King Road Improvements moved to consent agenda
• Resolution to transfer $911,701.64 in 2022 SPLOST Depot Park funds to Neighborhood Improvements moved to consent agenda
• Resolution to transfer $659,692.36 in 2022 SPLOST Depot Park funds to Facility Improvements moved to consent agenda
• Resolution awarding $1,124,821.40 contract to Magnum Contracting for Smith-Gilbert Garden improvements moved to consent agenda
• Resolution to update IGA for shared dumpster at 2840 S. Main St moved to consent agenda, with request to reduce term to 10 years
• Council entered executive session to discuss legal matters, motion passed 5-0

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review and potentially approve the updated Intergovernmental Agreement and Property Use Agreement for the property at 2840 S. Main Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of July 12 meeting minutes, a financial report for July 31, and updates on local events and the Main Street visioning session.

• Approve draft meeting minutes and executive session minutes from July 12, 2024
• Review KDDA financial report for July 31, 2024
• Discuss event updates: Drinks at the Depot and First Friday Concerts logistics
• Consider updated Intergovernmental Agreement & Property Use Agreement for 2840 S. Main Street
• Provide Main Street Visioning Session update

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority unanimously authorized staff and legal to present updated Intergovernmental and Property Use Agreements for dumpster access at 2840 S. Main Street to Mayor & Council, 1887 Grill, LLC, and Olszeski & Associates, and authorized the chair to sign. The board also approved the July 12 meeting minutes, the financial report with a budget adjustment for farmers market revenue, and entered executive session to discuss legal matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized staff/legal to present updated IGA and Property Use Agreement for 2840 S. Main Street (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign the agreements (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2024 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 7/31/24 with farmers market revenue line item changed to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal discussion (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution ratifying closed session actions (unanimous, 6-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee meeting on August 8, 2024, contained no new agenda items. The document lists committee members and staff but no specific projects or decisions.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission is meeting to review July 2024 financials and meeting minutes. The body will discuss aligning memorial plaque fees with vendor charges and removing memorial trees from the fee schedule.

• Proposed alignment of memorial plaque fees with vendor charges
• Proposed removal of memorial trees from the master fee schedule
• Updates on Gravestone Cleaning Workshop, Life in the Cemetery, and Wreaths Across America events

The Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission unanimously approved updated memorial plaque fees to align with current vendor costs and removed memorial trees from the master fee schedule. The commission also approved the July meeting minutes and financial report, and received updates on upcoming events including the Gravestone Cleaning Workshop and cemetery tours.

• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 2024 financials (5-0)
• Approved new memorial plaque fees: $750 employee cemetery lots, $800 Cremation Garden service and plaque, $400 Cremation Garden service only, $400 Cremation Garden plaque only, $75 Memorial Tree Plaques (5-0)
• Removed Memorial Trees from master fee schedule (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will meet to consider a rezoning request for a mixed-use development at 3045 Cherokee Street. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive staff comments.

• Approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Rezoning Application: 3045 Cherokee Street (Case#RZ2024-03)
• Consideration of mixed-use development with 31 residential units and 1,600 sq. ft. commercial space

The Kennesaw Planning Commission voted 2-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request for 3045 Cherokee Street from R-15 Single Family Residential to Central Business District (CBD), with 17 conditions. The proposal includes 31 for-sale residential units and 1,600 sq. ft. of commercial space. Two commissioners recused themselves due to proximity to the property. The recommendation will be heard by the Mayor and Council on August 19, 2024.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2024 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZ2024-03 at 3045 Cherokee St to CBD (2-0, with 2 recusals)

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will hold third and final public hearings to adopt proposed Maintenance & Operation (M&O) and Bond millage rates. The council will also consider ratifying recent License Review Board due‑cause actions for several businesses on North Cobb Parkway and Old Highway 41. Additional items include opening a new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds and adopting a paid parental leave policy.

• License Review Board: ratify due‑cause actions for ABC Liquor Co., Cobb Food Mart, Stop 2 Go Shell, and RaceTrac #052
• Third and Final Public Hearing: adopt proposed Maintenance & Operation (M&O) Millage Rate
• Third and Final Public Hearing: adopt proposed Bond Millage Rate
• Resolution: authorize new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds
• Resolution: adopt paid parental leave policy in the City's Personnel Policies

The Kennesaw City Council approved the 2024 Maintenance and Operation millage rate of 7.75 mills, the same as last year, after a proposed 0.25-mill rollback was denied. The council also approved the 1.5-mill bond millage rate, ratified License Review Board suspensions for four businesses, and adopted a paid parental leave policy. A motion to add public comment to work sessions passed on a four-month trial basis.

• Adopted M&O millage rate of 7.75 mills (5-0)
• Denied amendment to reduce M&O millage by 0.25 mills (2-3)
• Adopted bond millage rate of 1.5 mills (5-0)
• Ratified License Review Board suspensions for four businesses (5-0)
• Adopted paid parental leave policy (5-0)
• Approved adding public comment to work sessions for 4-month trial (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including opioid settlement bank account and bail bond license (5-0)
• Received June 2024 crime statistics (5-0)

General

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct second public hearings on tax rates. The body will consider resolutions to adopt both the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) and Bond millage rates.

• Second Public Hearing: Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Millage Rate
• Second Public Hearing: Bond Millage Rate

The Kennesaw City Council held second public hearings on the proposed Maintenance and Operation (M&O) millage rate of 7.75 mills and the Bond millage rate of 1.5 mills, both unchanged from last year. No public comments were made. No formal votes were taken; the third and final public hearings are scheduled for later that day at 6:30 p.m.

• Held second public hearing on M&O millage rate of 7.75 mills (no comments)
• Held second public hearing on Bond millage rate of 1.5 mills (no comments)

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review project details for three specific locations. The committee will discuss applications submitted by Jose Reyes, Milton Dortch, and Rahul Patel.

• Discussion regarding 0 Ben King Road (Jose Reyes)
• Discussion regarding Cherokee Street (Milton Dortch)
• Discussion regarding 2454 Kennesaw Due West Rd (Rahul Patel)

Events Committee

The committee will approve the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes and share announcements such as the 2025 calendar dates. It will receive an update on the KDMA Chili Cookoff and then review and discuss planned community events scheduled for August through October.

• Approve minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting
• Announce dates for the 2025 event calendar
• Update on the KDMA Chili Cookoff and Drinks at the Depot
• Discuss new events like Bells Across America and Wreaths Across America
• Review planned community events for August‑October

The Kennesaw Events Committee approved six upcoming events, including the rebranded Drinks at the Depot (formerly Kennesaw Beer Fest) scheduled for September 28. The committee also approved Bells Across America, Wreaths Across America, a Cemetery Gravestone Workshop, a Life in the Cemetery Tour, and a Fall Walking Tour. The KDMA Chili Cookoff was cancelled, and the Candy Crawl & Halloween Fest was proposed to move to October 25 pending a full event plan.

• Approved Drinks at the Depot on Sept 28, 1-5 PM at Amphitheater (unanimous)
• Approved Bells Across America on Sept 22 at Tunnel Plaza (unanimous)
• Approved Wreaths Across America on Dec 14 at Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved Cemetery Gravestone Workshop on Oct 5 at Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved Life in the Cemetery Tour Oct 24-27 (unanimous)
• Approved Fall Walking Tour on Sept 21 starting at Depot Parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Cancelled KDMA Chili Cookoff; Candy Crawl moved to Oct 25 pending plan

General

The License Review Board will conduct due cause hearings for four businesses at its July 31 meeting. The hearings involve ABC Liquor Co., Inc. dba Bottle Shop, RS Diamond Jubilee LLC dba Cobb Food Mart, Damanis Food and Fuel Inc. dba Stop 2 Go Shell, and Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. dba RaceTrac #052. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the board will consider each case during the meeting.

• ABC Liquor Co., Inc. dba Bottle Shop – 2774 North Cobb Parkway
• RS Diamond Jubilee LLC dba Cobb Food Mart – 2651 North Cobb Parkway
• Damanis Food and Fuel Inc., dba Stop 2 Go Shell – 2515 North Cobb Parkway
• Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. dba RaceTrac #052 – 1625 Old Highway 41

The Kennesaw License Review Board held due cause hearings on July 31, 2024, and approved consent agreements for four establishments cited for selling alcohol to an underage agent during a June 24 compliance check. Each licensee agreed to a suspension: RaceTrac #052 (30 days), Bottle Shop (30 days, Aug 2-31), Stop 2 Go Shell (30 days), and Cobb Food Mart (7 days). All motions passed 2-0-1 with Board Member Thornton absent.

• Approved 30-day suspension for RaceTrac #052 (2-0-1)
• Approved 30-day suspension for Bottle Shop, Aug 2-31 (2-0-1)
• Approved 30-day suspension for Stop 2 Go Shell (2-0-1)
• Approved 7-day suspension for Cobb Food Mart (2-0-1)

General

The Kennesaw City Council will hold a special called meeting on July 29, 2024. During the meeting, the council will hold public hearings on the proposed Maintenance and Operation millage rate and the proposed Bond millage rate. Council members may adopt resolutions to adopt the proposed rates. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment, reports, and the option to enter executive session.

• Public Hearing: Consideration of proposed Maintenance and Operation Millage Rate
• Public Hearing: Consideration of proposed Bond Millage Rate

The City Council held the first of three public hearings on the proposed Maintenance and Operation (M&O) millage rate of 7.75 mills, unchanged from last year, and the Bond millage rate of 1.5 mills. No public comments were made. Councilmember Ferris proposed a 0.25 mill rollback on the M&O rate, but no vote was taken; the discussion was deferred to the next hearings on August 5, 2024.

• Held first public hearing on M&O millage rate of 7.75 mills (no action taken)
• Held first public hearing on Bond millage rate of 1.5 mills (no action taken)
• Discussed potential 0.25 mill rollback on M&O rate (no vote)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold third and final public hearings to consider adopting the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) and Bond millage rates. The body will also consider a new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds and a bail bond license.

• Third and Final Public Hearing: Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Millage Rate
• Third and Final Public Hearing: Bond Millage Rate
• Resolution to open a new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds
• Bail Bond license application for Empire Surety Group, Inc. (A 24 Hour Bail Bonding)
• Discussion on City Hall front improvements and the Caboose Restoration Project

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session on July 29, 2024, with no final votes taken. Council members agreed to move two items to the consent agenda for the August 5 regular meeting: opening a new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds and approving a bail bond license for Empire Surety Group. Discussions covered City Hall front improvements, a caboose restoration project, a proposed paid parental leave policy, and adding public comment to work sessions.

• Moved opioid settlement fund bank account resolution to consent agenda
• Moved Empire Surety Group bail bond license to consent agenda
• Discussed City Hall front improvements ($300,000-$350,000 estimated)
• Discussed paid parental leave policy (6 weeks full pay)
• Discussed adding public comment to work sessions
• Entered executive session for legal and land matters (5-0)

General

The July 25, 2024 Kennesaw Plan Review Committee agenda includes the names and titles of committee members and staff. No specific applicants, projects, or decisions are described in the agenda text. Therefore, no concrete items are slated for discussion or approval at this meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building addition. The commission will also review staff approvals for two other properties and discuss public outreach for proposed ordinance and design standard updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a 20' x 40' addition at 3086 Cherokee Street (Case #COA2024-08)
• Staff approval of COAA2024-13 for 2910 Cherokee Street
• Staff approval of COAA2024-14 for 2986 N Main Street
• Update on public outreach for proposed HPC ordinance and design standards updates

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 20' x 40' addition to the metal building at 3086 Cherokee Street, with conditions requiring an updated site plan and potential landscaping screening. The commission also approved the June 21, 2024 meeting minutes and the financial report. Two administrative approvals for signs and safety railings were noted.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness COA2024-08 for 20' x 40' addition at 3086 Cherokee St (6-0), with conditions for updated site plan and landscaping if visible
• Approved June 21, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial report showing $23,378 bank balance as of June 30, 2024 (6-0)

Art and Culture Commission

The Art and Culture Commission will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to discuss the Art Blooms sponsorship and the commission's approval process.

• Art Blooms sponsorship discussion
• Project updates
• Approval process discussion

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss development projects and review building plans. The meeting agenda lists the committee members and the date, but the specific project details and times are not provided in the agenda text.

• Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled
• Committee members listed: Darryl Simmons, Chanelle Campbell, Ricky Stewart, Tim Cox, Amanda Stevens, Luke Howe, Miranda Taylor, Tanyel Aviles
• Meeting location: City Hall Council Chambers
• Date: July 18, 2024

Kennesaw Development Authority

The Kennesaw Development Authority will convene its regular monthly meeting to review financial reports, receive project updates, and consider procedural approvals. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The board approved the January 24 meeting minutes and a financial report showing an operating balance of $649,795. Following a closed session to discuss land, the board voted to continue due diligence on Property A. Staff provided updates on several development projects on Cherokee Street and Pine Mountain Road.

• Approved January 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 6.30.24 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss land (6-0)
• Ratified actions taken in closed session (6-0)
• Directed staff to continue due diligence on Property A (unanimous)

General

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct mediation with Cobb County. The agenda includes the approval of a mediation agreement and a presentation on the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS).

• Approval of Mediation Agreement
• Presentation by Mr. Welch on Service Delivery Strategy (SDS)

The Kennesaw City Council met to participate in mediation regarding the Cobb County Service Delivery Strategy. The council unanimously approved an agreement for Senior Judge G. Grant Brantley to mediate these negotiations. Following opening presentations by attorneys representing the cities and the county, the meeting recessed for private mediation sessions.

• Approved mediation agreement with Judge Brantley for Cobb County Service Delivery Strategy negotiations (5-0)

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will meet on July 15, 2024, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers to conduct routine business, including approval of past meeting minutes, public hearings, and committee reports. The meeting includes a consent agenda with key votes on a pipe rehabilitation project, City Hall roof unit replacement, and a Department of Justice grant application for body-worn cameras.

• Approval of July 1, 2024, City Council meeting minutes
• Grant application to U.S. Department of Justice for body-worn cameras
• Resolution to award bid for 2024 Pipe Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution to award bid for City Hall Roof Top Unit (RTU) Replacement

The Kennesaw City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included resolutions to award contracts for the 2024 Pipe Rehabilitation Project and City Hall Roof Top Unit replacement. The Council also approved changes to committee liaison appointments and authorized participation in mediation regarding Service Delivery Strategy. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to enter a closed executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 2024 Pipe Rehabilitation Project contract (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including City Hall Roof Top Unit Replacement contract (5-0)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved authorization to submit grant application for body-worn cameras (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Gutierrez as liaison to Sister Cities Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Orochena as liaison to Arts and Culture Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of City Manager and Mayor for House Bill 489 mediation (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for legal discussion (5-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review a CBD project application for properties at 3033 and 3045 Cherokee Street. The meeting also includes a review of a grant application for 1885 Grill and discussions regarding the Drinks @ The Depot Festival.

• CBD Project Application: 3033 & 3045 Cherokee Street
• Review of grant application received by 1885 Grill
• Drinks @ The Depot Festival event and contract review
• First Friday Amphitheater logistics discussion

The board approved a CBD project application for a mixed-use development featuring retail spaces and 31 residential units. Additionally, the board approved a grant for 1885 Grill and a contract for the Drinks @ The Depot Festival.

• Approved CBD project application for 3033 & 3045 Cherokee Street (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for 1885 Grill (6-0)
• Approved Drinks @ The Depot Festival contract with red-lined changes (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 30, 2024 financial report showing $92,819.24 cash balance (6-0)
• Approved resolution to ratify actions taken in executive session (6-0)

General

The agenda for the July 11, 2024, Plan Review Committee meeting contains only a list of committee members and officials. No applicants, project details, or discussion items are provided in this document.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider co-sponsoring several cemetery events and a cleanup workshop. Members will also review presentations regarding the Cemetery Mobility Plan and an ArcGIS map. The meeting includes receiving financial reports for May and June 2024.

• Co-sponsorship of Wreaths Across America, Life in the Cemetery event, and a cleanup workshop
• Presentation of the Kennesaw Cemetery Mobility Plan including sodding, paving, parking, and signage
• Presentation of the Cemetery ArcGIS Map
• Receipt of May and June 2024 Cemetery Trust Fund financial reports

The Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission approved its May 2024 meeting minutes and the May and June 2024 financial reports. The commission voted to co-sponsor the Wreaths Across America and Life in the Cemetery events, approved funding for a portable toilet for Wreaths Across America, and scheduled an October 5 clean-up workshop. Additionally, the commission reviewed presentations on a cemetery mobility plan and an ArcGIS map.

• Approved May 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May and June 2024 Cemetery Trust Fund financial reports (5-0)
• Approved co-sponsoring the Wreaths Across America event with the Daughters of the American Revolution (5-0)
• Approved funding the $125 portable toilet for the Wreaths Across America event (3-2)
• Approved co-sponsoring the Life in the Cemetery event with the Kennesaw Cemetery Foundation (5-0)
• Approved October 5 at 9:00 a.m. as Cemetery Clean Up Day (5-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The July 9, 2024 Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will consider contract awards for the 2024 Pipe Rehabilitation Project and City Hall roof repairs. Members will also discuss updates regarding Cherokee Street Quiet Crossing and a public safety facility. The Mayor may also announce appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Contract award for 2024 Pipe Rehabilitation Project
• Contract award for City Hall Roof Top Unit (RTU) Replacement
• Update on Cherokee Street Quiet Crossing
• Public Safety Facility Update
• Approval of July 1, 2024, meeting minutes

The City Council reviewed several project bids and a grant application, directing that they be moved to the consent agenda for the next regular meeting. The session also included discussions on a potential quiet crossing at Cherokee Street and updates on the new Public Safety Facility.

• Moved authorization for DOJ body-worn camera grant application to Consent Agenda
• Moved $277,610 pipe rehabilitation contract for Proshot Concrete to Consent Agenda
• Moved $313,491.35 City Hall roof top unit replacement contract for T&T Commercial to Consent Agenda

General

The Kennesaw City Council will hold a work session to discuss the draft operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The agenda also includes presentations and reports from various city departments.

• Draft FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budget

City Manager Jeff Drobney presented a proposed budget of $31,091,996 for Fiscal Year 2025, representing an approximate five percent increase. The session consisted of presentations from department heads and council discussions; no formal votes were taken.

Events Committee

The scheduled July 4, 2024, Kennesaw Events Committee meeting has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items for discussion.

General

The July 4, 2024, Plan Review Committee meeting contains no new agenda items for discussion or decision. The provided text is procedural and lists committee members but does not include any specific projects or applications.

Planning Commission

This meeting agenda includes the call to order and approval of meeting minutes. No specific new business or zoning applications are listed, and several sections are marked as canceled.

• Approval of meeting minutes

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider an alcohol license for Joe's Up Top and a resolution regarding playground equipment installation at Terry Lane Park. The agenda also includes the approval of recent meeting minutes and potential appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Alcohol license consideration for Joe's Up Top at 3900 Legacy Park Blvd Suite B100
• Resolution for playground equipment installation at Terry Lane Park via GameTime, Inc.
• Approval of June 10 and June 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Mayor and Council appointments to various boards and commissions

City Council authorized an agreement with GameTime, Inc. to install new playground equipment at Terry Lane Park. The council also approved an alcohol license for Joe's Up Top and adopted previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-31 to install playground equipment at Terry Lane Park (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Beer, Wine, Liquor, and Sunday Sales for Joe's Up Top (5-0)
• Approved June 10, 2024 Work Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 17, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss a plan for a new 400 square foot building. The application was submitted by John Lineberger.

• Discussion of a new 400 square foot building at 3625 Kennesaw N. Industrial Parkway

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider demolition applications for structures at 3033 and 3045 Cherokee Street. They will also review a Central Business District project application for a mixed-use development on those parcels. The agenda includes tree removal and landscaping reviews.

• Demolition applications for 3045 Cherokee St and 3033 Cherokee St
• Mixed-use development application for 3033 and 3045 Cherokee St
• Tree removal application for 2840 S Main Street
• Landscaping update for 2652 South Main Street

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission approved demolition applications for structures at 3045 and 3033 Cherokee Street, along with a Central Business District mixed-use development project. The commission also approved a landscaping and tree removal application for 2840 S. Main Street with conditions regarding the city tree bank. Additionally, the commission approved the May 17, 2024 meeting minutes and the financial report.

• Approved May 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report (4-0)
• Approved demolition of historic structure at 3045 Cherokee St with conditions (3-1, Vice Chair broke tie)
• Approved demolition of non-historic structure at 3033 Cherokee St with conditions (4-0)
• Approved Central Business District mixed-use project at 3033 and 3045 Cherokee St with conditions (4-0)
• Approved tree removal and landscaping application at 2840 S. Main St with tree bank condition (4-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee will hold discussions regarding property use at 3707 & 3715 Cherokee St and 3057 N. Main Street. The meeting includes reviews of applicant proposals for these locations.

• Discussion on property use at 3707 & 3715 Cherokee St
• Discussion regarding 3057 N. Main Street

Art and Culture Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Kennesaw Arts and Culture Commission for June 20, 2024, has been canceled. No business or discussions are listed on the agenda due to this cancellation.

• No items were scheduled due to the cancellation

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to adopt the Restated Defined Benefit Retirement Plan. The agenda also includes consideration for repairs to the City Hall entrance and street closure amendments for Shirley Drive. Additionally, May 2024 crime statistics will be received.

• Public hearing for retirement plan ordinance adoption
• Resolution for structural repairs to the Kennesaw Police Department side of City Hall
• Amendment to Shirley Drive street closure times for July 3, 2024
• May 2024 crime statistics report
• Promotion announcement for Sergeant Marlin Adams

City Council approved an ordinance to update the city's defined benefit retirement plan to comply with IRS guidelines. The council also approved repairs to the City Hall exterior and a road closure amendment for the Salute to America event.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-07 to adopt the Restated Adoption Agreement and General Addendum with Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-30 for City Hall exterior structural repairs at the Police Department entrance (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Shirley Drive street closing time for the July 3, 2024 Salute to America event (5-0)
• Approved May 28, June 3 (Regular), and June 3 (Executive) meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received May 2024 crime statistics (5-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will discuss updates to the 2024 Main Street Memorandum of Understanding. The board will also review planning for the 2024 Drinks at the Depot beer festival and recent financial reports.

• 2024 Main Street Memorandum of Understanding update
• Planning for 2024 Drinks at the Depot beer festival
• Review of financial report as of May 31, 2024
• Review of open legal invoices

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority approved the 2024 Main Street Program Memorandum of Understanding. The board also approved the May financial report and open legal invoices. Members discussed logistics for the September 28 Drinks at the Depot event.

• Approved May 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial report as of May 31, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved open legal invoice (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Main Street Program MOU (5-0)

General

The provided agenda contains only a list of committee members and staff roles. No specific applicants, projects, or discussion topics are documented in the text.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The June 13, 2024, meeting of the Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt a restated retirement plan for IRS compliance. The session also includes reviews of May 2024 crime statistics and structural repairs for the City Hall entrance.

• Ordinance to adopt the Restated Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
• Resolution for City Hall exterior structural repairs
• Review of May 2024 crime statistics
• Amendment to Shirley Drive road closure for Salute to America
• Promotion announcement for Sergeant Marlin Adams

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session to review several items rather than make final votes. Council members discussed an ordinance to update the city's defined benefit retirement plan for IRS compliance and reviewed a resolution for structural repairs to the City Hall entrance. Additionally, they considered an amendment to road closure times for an upcoming fireworks event. The Mayor suggested moving the repair and road closure items to the consent agenda for the next regular meeting.

• Reviewed ordinance to adopt Restated Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with GMEBS
• Reviewed resolution for City Hall exterior structural repairs
• Reviewed amendment to Shirley Drive road closure for Salute to America event
• Received May 2024 crime statistics
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2024 work session
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2024 executive session
• Announced promotion of Sergeant Marlin Adams for June 17 meeting

General

The June 6, 2024 Plan Review Committee agenda lists building, zoning, public works, and economic development staff for a Council Chambers meeting. The provided text contains no specific applicant names, project details, or discussion items. Residents should consult the full official record for case-specific updates.

• The agenda lists committee staff roles but contains no specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings.

Events Committee

The committee will discuss event scheduling, staffing, and budgeting for upcoming city events. Members will also review scheduled events occurring from June through August. This meeting involves coordination between various city departments and organizations.

• Inaugural Chili Cookoff
• 2024 Candy Crawl & Halloween Fest
• Review of June through August events

The committee approved the 2024 Candy Crawl & Halloween Fest and tentatively scheduled an inaugural Chili Cookoff for October. Members also reviewed the city's event calendar for June through August 2024.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tentatively approved Inaugural Chili Cookoff for Oct. 25 (passed)
• Approved 2024 Candy Crawl & Halloween Fest as presented (passed)

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024, was canceled. No business or discussions were held.

• Meeting cancellation

City Council

The City Council will hold a final public hearing regarding updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program for 2024-2028. The meeting also includes the administration of the oath of office for Post 5 Councilmember Anthony Gutierrez.

• Final public hearing for Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program (CIE/STWP) 2024-2028 (Case# MISC2024-03)
• Oath of office for Post 5 City Councilmember Anthony Gutierrez
• Main Street Program Memorandum of Understanding with Georgia Department of Community Affairs
• Alcohol license for 1885 Grill at 2840 S Main St.
• Temporary Use Permit for TNT Fireworks

The Kennesaw City Council voted 4-0 to ratify the certified results of the May 21, 2024 special election for Council Post 5, then Judge Luke Mayes administered the oath of office to Anthony Gutierrez. The council also approved updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program for 2024-2028 (5-0), approved an alcohol license for 1885 Grill and a temporary use permit for TNT Fireworks (both 5-0), and approved submitting an offer for the property known as Hornworks (5-0). During public comment, representatives of the Kennesaw Baseball and Softball Association said the program could cease to exist without resolution of issues with the City; no action was taken on that item.

• Ratified certified May 21, 2024 Special Election results for Council Post 5 (4-0)
• Anthony Gutierrez sworn in as Post 5 councilmember by Judge Luke Mayes
• Approved Resolution 2024-28 adopting CIE/STWP updates for 2024-2028 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 13 and May 20 minutes and Main Street Program MOU (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license for 1887 Grill LLC d/b/a 1885 Grill at 2840 S Main St (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for TNT Fireworks, applicant Adam Jernigan (5-0)
• Appointed Gutierrez as liaison to Historic Preservation and Arts and Culture commissions; Tony Taylor to Cemetery Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved submitting an offer letter dated June 3, 2024 to the Bowen Family for the Hornworks property (5-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee is scheduled to meet in the Council Chambers. The provided agenda contains only the list of committee members and no specific projects or action items.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a final public hearing regarding updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program for 2024-2028. The body will also consider an alcohol license for 1885 Grill and a temporary use permit for TNT Fireworks.

• Final public hearing for Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program (CIE/STWP) 2024-2028 (Case# MISC2024-03)
• Alcohol License for Beer, Wine, Liquor, and Sunday Sales for 1885 Grill at 2840 S Main St.
• Temporary Use Permit for TNT Fireworks
• Main Street Program Memorandum of Understanding with Georgia Department of Community Affairs
• Discussion of South Main Street Assemblage and East Park Concept

The City Council held a work session to discuss various development proposals, including a South Main Street land assemblage and a pivot in the East Park development concept. No final votes were taken, as the meeting was for discussion and preparation for the upcoming June 3, 2024, regular meeting. Officials also reviewed compliance requirements for a residential treehouse structure.

• Directed staff to proceed with South Main Street assemblage planning
• Expressed interest in pursuing the 'Promenade' proposal for East Park

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a project proposal. The session focuses on a single applicant's project details.

• Discussion of multi-use project at 2406 Kennesaw Due West RD by applicant Thomas Stevenson

City Council

The City Council is conducting a first public hearing regarding updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program for 2024-2028. The body is also considering contracts for GIS software, park signage, and fitness equipment.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program (CIE/STWP) 2024-2028
• Contract with ESRI for Small Government Enterprise Agreement GIS software
• Agreement with Brooks-Berry-Haynie for a marquee sign at Smith Gilbert Gardens
• Agreement with GameTime, Inc. for an Outdoor Fitness Station at Swift Cantrell Park
• Agreement with Office Images, Inc. for Recreation Center furniture

City Council approved contracts for an outdoor fitness station at Swift Cantrell Park and new furniture for the Recreation Center. The council also authorized a GIS software agreement and a marquee sign for Smith Gilbert Gardens.

• Approved contract with GameTime, Inc. for Swift Cantrell Park fitness station (4-0)
• Approved contract with Office Images, Inc. for Recreation Center furniture (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-23 for ESRI GIS software contract (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-24 for Smith Gilbert Gardens marquee sign (4-0)
• Received April 2024 crime statistics (4-0)
• Approved April 29 and May 6 meeting minutes (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a demolition application for a structure at 2933 Moon Station Rd. The body will also review administrative approvals for properties on N Main St and discuss townhomes with Traton Homes.

• Demolition application for historic structure at 2933 Moon Station Rd (Case#COA2024-04)
• Administrative approval COAA2024-09 for 2976 N Main St
• Administrative approval COAA2024-10 for 2879 N Main St
• Discussion regarding Traton Homes and TUG property townhomes

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the demolition of a historic structure at 2933 Moon Station Road, subject to five conditions including salvaging historic components and creating a memorial plaque. The commission also approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for fence and handrail replacements on North Main Street. A discussion occurred regarding inconsistencies in the Traton Homes townhome project, but no formal decision was made on that item.

• Approved demolition of historic structure at 2933 Moon Station Rd (4-0)
• Approved April 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report (4-0)
• Approved COAA2024-09 for fence replacement at 2976 N Main St
• Approved COAA2024-10 for handrail replacement at 2879 N Main St

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review a project application. The session includes a review of a proposal for an event venue use at 2926 Lewis Street.

• Review of event venue use application for 2926 Lewis Street

Art and Culture Commission

The Art and Culture Commission meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission will meet to review officer elections and bylaws. The body will also discuss updates regarding Montepulciano following a March 25 Council work session.

• Officer elections
• Bylaws review
• Updates regarding Montepulciano

The commission re-elected its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members received updates on the partnership with Montepulciano and noted that the City Council ratified amendments to the commission's bylaws via Resolution 2024-14, 2024.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Leslie Patton as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Angelo Brown as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected James Friedrich as Secretary (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is conducting a public hearing on updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program for 2024-2028. The body is also considering contracts for GIS software, park signage, and fitness equipment. Additionally, council will discuss updates to zoning ordinances and the identification of a new Livable Centers Initiative study area.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program (CIE/STWP) 2024-2028
• Proposed contract with ESRI for Small Government Enterprise Agreement GIS software
• Proposed agreement with Brooks-Berry-Haynie for a marquee sign at Smith Gilbert Gardens
• Proposed agreement with GameTime, Inc. for an Outdoor Fitness Station at Swift Cantrell Park
• Discussion on zoning ordinances for short term rentals, signs, commercial districts, and accessory dwelling units

City Council directed staff to research Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and selected the Cobb Parkway corridor for a Livable Centers Initiative study. Two resolutions regarding GIS software and a garden marquee sign were moved to the May 20 consent agenda.

• Directed staff to research Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Selected Cobb Parkway corridor for Livable Centers Initiative study
• Moved ESRI GIS software resolution to May 20 Consent Agenda
• Moved Smith Gilbert Gardens marquee sign resolution to May 20 Consent Agenda

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports and update guidelines for two grant programs. The body is also discussing planning for the Kennesaw Beer & Wine Festival.

• Updated guidelines for the historic assessment grant program
• Updated guidelines for the 2024 Flex Grant program
• Kennesaw Beer & Wine Festival planning
• Financial reports as of March 31, 2024 and April 30, 2024
• Update on Downtown Brand Shop

The board approved updated guidelines for the historic assessment and 2024 Flex Grant programs, subject to legal review. Financial reports for March and April 2024 were approved, and the board renamed the upcoming beer festival to 'Drinks at the Depot'.

• Approved April 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 31, 2024 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2024 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved open legal invoices for payment (unanimous)
• Approved historic assessment grant program guidelines pending legal review (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Flex Grant program guidelines pending legal review (unanimous)
• Renamed beer festival to 'Drinks at the Depot'

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will consider the FY25 budget recommendation and the installation of wayfinding signage in the Kennesaw City Cemetery. The body will also discuss how a proposed disc golf course at Camp McDonald would impact the cemetery.

• FY25 Cemetery budget recommendation
• Proposed use of Camp McDonald as a disc golf course
• Installation of wayfinding signage in the Kennesaw City Cemetery
• Approval of April 2024 Cemetery Trust Fund financials

The Commission unanimously approved the proposed FY25 budget and the April 2024 financial reports. Members discussed future paving projects and the installation of wayfinding signage to match existing cemetery signs.

• Approved April 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved April 2024 Cemetery Trust Fund financials (3-0)
• Recommended approval of proposed FY25 Budget (3-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review a specific project application. The session focuses on stormwater and drainage requirements for a property located at 1940 Duncan Drive.

• Discussion of stormwater and drainage for 1940 Duncan Drive

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointing special counsel to negotiate a service delivery strategy. The body is also deciding on a budget adjustment for chamber audio/visual systems and a final plat for a mixed-use development.

• Final plat application for mixed-use project at 2550 Cobb Parkway (Case# FP2022-12)
• Budget adjustment of $117,607.03 for Court/Council Chambers Audio/Visual system
• Resolution to appoint special counsel for service delivery strategy (SDS) negotiations
• Contract award to T&T Commercial Equipment for Southern Museum HVAC roof top unit replacement
• Surplus and disposal of seven City vehicles

City Council approved the appointment of special counsel to negotiate a service delivery strategy with Cobb County. The council also passed a consent agenda covering vehicle disposal, facility repairs, and a mixed-use project plat.

• Approved Resolution 2024-21 to appoint special counsel for service delivery strategy (4-0)
• Approved April 08 and April 15, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized dual representation by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP for URA bond refinancing (4-0)
• Approved disposal of seven City vehicles (4-0)
• Awarded contract to T&T Commercial Equipment for Southern Museum HVAC roof top unit replacement (4-0)
• Approved $117,607.03 budget adjustment for Court/Council Chambers Audio/Visual system (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Kennesaw Concert Series schedule and fees (4-0)
• Approved final plat application for mixed-use project at 2550 Cobb Parkway (4-0)

General

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific projects, applications, or decisions for discussion.

Events Committee

The Events Committee is meeting to coordinate scheduling, staffing, and budgeting for city events. Members will discuss three specific 2024 events and review the calendar for May through July 2024.

• 2024 Summit Church Community Appreciation Event
• 2024 BASSH Adult Field Day
• 2024 Unity in the Community Juneteenth Event sponsored by Kennesaw Police Department
• Review of upcoming events from May to July 2024

The committee approved three event applications for Swift-Cantrell Park, including a Juneteenth celebration and two private events. Members also reviewed the city's event calendar for May through July 2024.

• Approved Unity in the Community Juneteenth Event for June 15 (unanimous)
• Approved Summit Baptist Church event for October 12 pending liability insurance (unanimous)
• Approved BASSH event for July 26 pending liability insurance (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

General

The City Council will consider a resolution supporting the Atlanta Regional Commission's Transportation Improvement Program grant application. This includes the required local match for the Sardis Street Extension and Overpass Project. The Mayor may also make appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Resolution for ARC TIP Grant Application for Sardis Street Extension and Overpass Project
• Mayor's appointments to Boards and Commissions

City Council approved a resolution supporting a grant application to the Atlanta Regional Commission for the Sardis Street Extension and Overpass Project. The application requests $19.5 million in funding, which would require a $3.9 million local match from SPLOST.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-20 to support the ARC Transportation Improvement Program grant application (3-0, with one abstention)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss a final plat application for a mixed-use project at 2550 Cobb Parkway and a waiver of conflict of interest for URA bond refinancing. The body is also considering contracts for the Southern Museum's HVAC system and the 2024 concert series.

• Final plat application for mixed-use project at 2550 Cobb Parkway (Case# FP2022-12)
• Budget adjustment of $117,607.03 for Court/Council Chambers Audio/Visual system
• Contract award to T&T Commercial Equipment for Southern Museum HVAC RTU replacement
• Authorization for Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP to represent URA and City for bond refinancing
• Surplus and disposal of seven City vehicles

In a work session with no final votes on substantive items, the Kennesaw City Council reviewed and agreed to move several items to the May 6, 2024 consent agenda: a consent to dual representation and conflict waiver for URA bond refinancing, surplus disposal of seven city vehicles, a bid award to T&T Commercial Equipment for the Southern Museum's HVAC rooftop unit, a $117,607.03 budget adjustment for a court/council chambers audio/visual system, the 2024 Kennesaw Concert Series schedule and fees, and a final plat for 2550 Cobb Parkway. A discussion-only resolution to pause demolition of accessory dwelling units, requested by Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Jones, drew debate over a specific treehouse structure that staff called unsafe and illegal; no action was taken. The council voted 4-0 to enter executive session on land and legal matters and 4-0 to reconvene, after which the Mayor said one item would be added to the May 6 agenda regarding retaining counsel for HB 489 negotiations with Cobb County.

• Moved URA bond dual representation consent and conflict waiver to May 6 consent agenda
• Moved surplus and disposal of seven city vehicles to May 6 consent agenda
• Moved bid award to T&T Commercial Equipment for Southern Museum HVAC RTU to May 6 consent agenda
• Moved $117,607.03 budget adjustment for court/council chambers audio/visual system to May 6 consent agenda
• Moved 2024 Kennesaw Concert Series schedule and fees to May 6 consent agenda
• Moved final plat for 2550 Cobb Parkway (17 parcels into 5 tracts) to May 6 consent agenda
• Held discussion only on resolution to pause ADU demolitions; no action taken
• Approved entering executive session on land and legal matters (4-0) and reconvening (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider four applications for the demolition of historic structures. The body will also review staff-approved Certificates of Appropriateness Administrative for three properties.

• Demolition application for one structure at 2831 S. Main St (Case#COA2024-01)
• Demolition application for three structures at 2839 S. Main St (Case#COA2024-02)
• Demolition application for two structures at 2934 Moon Station Rd (Case#COA2024-03)
• Demolition application for one structure at 2933 Moon Station Rd (Case#COA2024-04)
• Staff approvals for 2905 Galt Pl, 2976 N Main St, and 3096 Cherokee St

The Commission approved the demolition of blighted structures at 2831 and 2839 S. Main Street and a city-owned building at 2934 Moon Station Road. A request for 2933 Moon Station Road was tabled pending further structural reports. The approved demolitions include specific conditions for tree removal and historical memorialization.

• Approved demolition and tree removal at 2831 S. Main St (3-1)
• Approved demolition and tree removal at 2839 S. Main St (3-0)
• Approved demolition and tree removal at 2934 Moon Station Rd (3-0)
• Tabled demolition application for 2933 Moon Station Rd until May 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved March 15, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report showing account balance of $23,378 (4-0)

General

The provided agenda contains only a list of committee members and does not include any project details, applications, or discussion items. There are no decisions or proposals documented in this record.

Art and Culture Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission for April 18, 2024, was canceled. No business was conducted.

Kennesaw Development Authority

The Kennesaw Development Authority meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024, was canceled. No official actions or decisions were taken.

General

The Ethics Board meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to support a grant application for the Sardis Street Extension and Overpass Project. The body will also consider a land use permit for 4299 Brighton Way and several resolutions regarding Depot Park.

• Support for ARC TIP grant application for Sardis Street Extension and Overpass Project
• Land Use Permit application for 4299 Brighton Way (Case #LU2024-02)
• Transfer of 2011 SPLOST funds from Pine Mountain Road project to Cherokee Street project
• Installation of security cameras at Depot Park via NetPlanner Systems, Inc.
• Naming Rights Agreement with The Piedmont Bank for the Depot Park amphitheater

The City Council unanimously approved a conditional land use permit for a home-based floral arrangement business at 4299 Brighton Way. The council also approved several administrative resolutions, including transferring SPLOST funds and naming rights for the Depot Park amphitheater. A resolution supporting a grant application for the Sardis Street Extension project was postponed to a special meeting on April 29, 2024.

• Approved land use permit for 4299 Brighton Way home occupation (4-0)
• Approved transfer of 2011 SPLOST funds from Pine Mountain Road to Cherokee Street project
• Approved Cherokee Street closures for 2024 amphitheater concerts
• Approved naming rights agreement for Depot Park amphitheater with The Piedmont Bank
• Approved security camera installation at Depot Park amphitheater (3-1)
• Postponed Sardis Street Extension grant resolution to April 29 special meeting (3-0-1)
• Received March 2024 crime statistics (4-0)
• Approved minutes for March 25, March 28, and April 1 meetings

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss several projects and grant programs. The board will consider resolutions regarding property at 2652 and 2840 South Main Street and the 2800 block of South Main Street.

• Consent Resolution for Kennesaw Commercial Owner, LLC project at 2652 South Main Street
• Resolution supporting removal of blight in 2800 block of South Main Street
• Guidelines for Structural Assessment Grant Program
• Transfer of Main Street on the Move Flex Grant for 2840 S. Main Street
• 2024 extension of Flex Grant Program

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority approved a Consent Resolution for the Kennesaw Commercial Owner, LLC project at 2652 South Main Street, authorizing the Chair and Secretary to sign Assignment and Assumption Agreements for a closing with new owners. The board also approved a resolution supporting removal of blighted structures at 2831 and 2839 South Main Street, and approved a 2024 extension of the Flex Grant program with a rolling deadline and $6,200 available for FY24. It tabled updated guidelines for the Structural Assessment Grant Program to the next meeting and approved marketing funds for the Farmers Market based on vendor fees.

• Approved Consent Resolution for Kennesaw Commercial Owner, LLC at 2652 South Main Street; authorized Chair and Secretary to sign Assignment and Assumption Agreements (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting removal of blighted structures at 2831 and 2839 South Main Street; authorized Chair and Secretary to sign (6-0; Leslie Patton unable to vote due to Zoom audio issue)
• Tabled Structural Assessment Grant Program guidelines to next KDDA meeting for updated guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with an application for transfer of the 2023 Main Street on the Move Flex Grant for 2840 S. Main Street to new owners (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 extension of Flex Grant program with prior year project eligibility and rolling deadline subject to available funds; $6,200 available for FY24 (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of Farmers Market marketing funds based on vendor fees received (7-0)
• Approved cash activity report as of 2.29.24 with ending balance of $77,371.86 (7-0)
• Approved payment of legal invoices as presented, with invoice #54019 to be reimbursed by the applicant (unanimous)

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting in the Council Chambers. The provided agenda contains only the list of committee members and no specific project details or action items.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The commission will review the March 2024 financial report and updates from the Cemetery Preservation Foundation. The meeting includes a discussion of the proposed FY 24-25 budget and a review of maintenance quotes.

• Review of March 2024 minutes
• Review of maintenance quotes
• Discussion of FY 24-25 proposed budget

The Commission unanimously approved hiring Mo-Nady to repair the gazebo, pergola, hand rails, wooden posts, and bridge, removing the retaining wall and iron fence from the maintenance list. They also approved spending up to $500 for Decoration Day cleaning supplies. The proposed $22,000 FY24-25 budget was reviewed but deferred to the May meeting for further discussion.

• Approved March 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 2024 financials (4-0)
• Approved Mo-Nady as maintenance company for gazebo, pergola, rails, posts, and bridge (4-0)
• Removed retaining wall and iron fence from maintenance list
• Approved up to $500 for Decoration Day cleaning supplies (4-0)
• Deferred review of $22,000 FY24-25 budget to May meeting

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The April 9, 2024, meeting of the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing for a land use permit at 4299 Brighton Way. Members will also discuss funding for security cameras at Depot Park and a naming rights agreement for the park's amphitheater.

• Public hearing for Land Use Permit at 4299 Brighton Way (Case #LU2024-02)
• Resolution to transfer 2011 SPLOST funds from Pine Mountain Road project to Cherokee Street project
• Resolution for NetPlanner Systems, Inc. to install security cameras at Depot Park
• Naming Rights Agreement with The Piedmont Bank for the Depot Park amphitheater
• Acceptance of the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2023 Audit Report

The City Council held a work session to review several items, including a land use permit for a home floral business and crime statistics. Multiple resolutions regarding park security, road closures, and funding transfers were moved to the consent agenda for the next regular meeting.

• Moved transfer of $298,678.00 in 2011 SPLOST funds from Pine Mountain Road to Cherokee Street to the April 15 consent agenda
• Moved approval of Cherokee Street closures for 2024 Concert Series to the April 15 consent agenda
• Moved $110,857.35 resolution for Depot Park security cameras via NetPlanner Systems, Inc. to the April 15 consent agenda
• Moved resolution for amphitheater naming rights agreement with The Piedmont Bank to the April 15 consent agenda

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting in the Council Chambers. The provided agenda contains no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items.

Events Committee

The committee will meet to coordinate event scheduling, staffing, and budgeting across city departments. Discussion items include several specific community events and the 2024 amphitheater concert series.

• 2024 Decoration Day sponsored by Cemetery Preservation Commission
• 2024 National Night Out sponsored by Kennesaw Police Department
• Electronic Recycling Event sponsored by Kennesaw Public Works Department
• 2024 Amphitheater Concert Series and road closures

The committee approved the 2024 Decoration Day, National Night Out, and an Electronic Recycling Event. It also approved the Amphitheater Concert Series and recommended its associated road closures to the Mayor and Council.

• Approved 2024 Decoration Day for May 4 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 National Night Out for August 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Electronic Recycling Event for June 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Amphitheater Concert Series and recommended road closures to Mayor & Council (unanimous)
• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a land use permit request. The board serves as an advisory body making recommendations to the Mayor and Council.

• LU2024-02: Land use permit request for a home occupation floral arrangement business at 4299 Brighton Way

The Planning Commission approved land use permit LU2024-02, allowing Maria Balzan to run a home occupation creating and selling floral arrangements at 4299 Brighton Way. The approval carries staff conditions: the permit lasts two years from final approval, is limited to the current applicant and business and is not transferable, and no clients, customers, or employees may be at the location. The commission also approved the March 6, 2024 meeting minutes 3-0, with Commissioners Ragus and Vande Zande abstaining. The commission is an advisory board; new business items go to the Mayor and Council on April 15, 2024.

• Approved land use permit LU2024-02 for a home floral arrangement business at 4299 Brighton Way, with staff conditions (6-0)
• Approved the March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0; Commissioners Ragus and Vande Zande abstained)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program for 2024-2028. The body will also review amendments to the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission bylaws.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program
• Resolution to amend Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission bylaws Sections .01, .04, and .06
• Appointment of two voting delegates for Cobb Municipal Association

Kennesaw's City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing legal action alongside five other Cobb cities to secure a service delivery strategy agreement with Cobb County before an October 31 deadline. The council also approved a common interest privilege agreement to protect communications among the cities, and adopted the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program transmittal. All votes were 4-0. The meeting included public comments and an executive session on land and legal matters.

• Approved Resolution 2024-14 amending Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission bylaws Sections .01, .04, and .06 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-15 adopting transmittal of 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 11 work session and executive session minutes and March 18 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Councilmember Orochena and Mayor Pro Tem Jones as voting delegates for Cobb Municipal Association business meetings (4-0)
• Approved adding to agenda a resolution granting authority to enter joint Service Delivery Strategy proceedings agreement with Acworth, Austell, Powder Springs, Marietta, and Smyrna, and to file legal actions as necessary (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-16 authorizing legal steps including mediation for service delivery strategy with Cobb County (4-0)
• Approved adding common interest privilege agreement to agenda (4-0)
• Approved common interest privilege agreement protecting communications among cities (4-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a potential residential development project. The session involves a review of the project details provided by applicant John Powell.

• Discussion of potential residential development at 3410 Jiles Rd

General

The City Council will meet to conduct a review and overview discussion regarding the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program Reports.

• Discussion of Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program Reports

The meeting consisted of a review and discussion of the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program reports. Two amendments were made to the project lists based on updated costs and completed work.

• Added safety cameras for Depot Park to the project list
• Removed 'Add space for flag' from the Short Term Work Project list as completed

General

The Urban Redevelopment Agency will meet to elect officers and address conflict of interest waivers. The body will also review the refunding of Series 2014 Urban Redevelopment Agency Bonds.

• Election of officers
• Consent to Dual Representation and Waiver of Conflict of Interest
• Review of Refunding of Series 2014 Urban Redevelopment Agency Bonds

The Urban Redevelopment Agency elected Dale Hughes as Chair, Carley Cole as Secretary, and Miranda Taylor as Assistant Secretary, all by unanimous 3-0 vote. The board approved a dual-representation conflict-of-interest waiver letter from Nelson Mullins and authorized the Chair to sign it. No formal action was taken on refinancing the Series 2014 bonds for the city's parking deck and surface parking behind Revival on Main, but the board unanimously recommended staff move forward; two special-called meetings are planned for mid-April and May 20. The board also approved the draft minutes from 12.12.22.

• Elected Dale Hughes as Chair, Carley Cole as Secretary, and Miranda Taylor as Assistant Secretary (3-0)
• Approved Nelson Mullins dual-representation and conflict-of-interest waiver letter; authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Recommended staff move forward with refinancing Series 2014 URA bonds (unanimous); no formal action required at this organizational meeting
• Approved draft minutes from the 12.12.22 URA meeting (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program for 2024-2028. The body will also review proposed amendments to the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission bylaws.

• Public hearing for the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Short Term Work Program
• Proposed amendments to Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission bylaws Sections .01, .04, and .06
• Update on potential partnership with Montepulciano, Italy
• Discussion on MSPLOST update
• Discussion on Cherokee Street Silent Crossing - Double Gate

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss updates to the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Short Term Work Program and proposed amendments to the Sister Cities Commission bylaws. No final votes were recorded for these items during this session.

• Tabled resolution to amend Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission bylaws for legal review of member removal policies
• Tabled 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Short Term Work Program resolution pending a detailed briefing session

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a specific project detail for a townhome development. The session focuses on a 3rd story option for the project located on Duncan Dr.

• Discussion of 3rd story option for Devin's Shire Townhomes (Duncan Dr)

Art and Culture Commission

The commission will review previous meeting minutes and a financial report. Discussion includes an airbrush kit and artist stipends for Art Blooms.

• Approval of February 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of financial report as of February 31, 2024
• Discussion regarding an airbrush kit
• Artist stipend for Art Blooms

The Art and Culture Commission authorized funding for a dragonfly sculpture and event expenses at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. The board also approved the purchase of an airbrushing system kit. Procedural approvals were granted for previous meeting minutes and the February financial report.

• Approved $1,500 stipend for Art Hatch event and Art Blooms Dragonfly Project (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Master Airbrush Professional Airbrushing System Kit not to exceed $175.00 (4-0)
• Approved 02/15/24 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report as of 02/31/24 (4-0)

General

The Kennesaw Acworth 911 Advisory Board is meeting to conduct a year in review and discuss future operations. The board will examine personnel, hiring, call statistics, and new technologies.

• Review of personnel changes and hiring/retention statistics
• Analysis of call statistics and complaint reviews
• CALEA and NPSTW reviews
• Discussion of new technologies

General

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission is meeting to review previous meeting minutes and discuss amendments to its bylaws. The commission will also discuss a presentation for the March 25, 2024 Mayor and Council work session.

• Amendments to KSCC bylaws
• Presentation for March 25, 2024 Mayor and Council work session
• Approval of February 13 and February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

The Commission approved changes to its bylaws to make commissioner qualifications more attainable and align attendance policies with the City's Code of Ordinances. Members also discussed an upcoming presentation for the Mayor and Council regarding these bylaws and progress with Montepulciano.

• Approved February 13 and February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Postponed officer elections to the next regular meeting
• Ratified amendments to the bylaws (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a charter amendment and a rezoning request. Members will also consider updates to the Master Fee Schedule and a final plat application for senior living.

• Rezoning request for 2573 Summers Street (Case #RZ2024-01)
• CBD project application for a Sherwin-Williams paint store at 2573 Summers Street
• Final plat application for Gaines Park Senior Living at 1740 & 1750 Old 41 Highway
• Resolution to update the Master Fee Schedule
• Refunding of Urban Redevelopment Agency Series 2014A and 2014B Revenue Bonds

City Council approved a rezoning request and project application to remodel a vacant property at 2573 Summers Street for a Sherwin-Williams paint store. The council also authorized the refunding of Urban Redevelopment Agency revenue bonds and updated the Master Fee Schedule.

• Approved rezoning of 2573 Summers Street from Light Industrial to Central Business District (4-0)
• Approved project application to remodel 2573 Summers Street for Sherwin-Williams (4-0)
• Approved refunding of Urban Redevelopment Agency Series 2014A and 2014B Revenue Bonds (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-13 to update the Master Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-05 to amend City Charter § 3.04 regarding Oath of Office (4-0)
• Approved final plat application for 1740 & 1750 Old 41 Highway (3-0)
• Approved proposed 2024 road closures for City events (4-0)
• Received February 2024 crime statistics (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Central Business District project application to remodel a vacant property into a Sherwin-Williams retail store. The commission will also review administrative Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Dallas St and Galt Commons.

• CBD2024-01: Proposed Sherwin-Williams retail store at 2573 Summers St NW
• COAA2024-04: Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative for 2940 Dallas St
• COAA2024-05: Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative for 1930 Galt Commons

The commission approved a project to remodel a vacant property for a retail store and approved the February 2024 meeting minutes. A financial report showing a balance of $23,378 was also approved.

• Approved remodel of 2573 Summers St NW for Sherwin-Williams and zoning change from Light Industrial to Central Business District (4-0)
• Approved February 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report showing $23,378 balance (4-0)

General

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific projects, decisions, or discussion items.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will meet to review February 2024 financials and receive updates on the Cemetery Preservation Foundation. The body will also discuss the status of headstone maintenance and previous preservation efforts.

• Receipt of February 2024 Financials
• Cemetery Preservation Foundation update
• Status of temporary grave markers
• Decoration Day application submission
• Headstone maintenance update

The Cemetery Preservation Commission approved the February 2024 financial report and meeting minutes. The board authorized the removal of a stump in the Collins lot and received updates on cemetery landscaping and survey progress.

• Approved February 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved February 2024 financials (3-0)
• Approved stump removal in the Collins lot by a company selected by the Assistant Public Works Director (3-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No official business was conducted.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss updating the Master Fee Schedule and amending the City Charter's Oath of Office. The body is also reviewing a rezoning request and a project application for a Sherwin-Williams store on Summers Street.

• Rezoning request for 2573 Summers Street (Case #RZ2024-01)
• Resolution to update the Master Fee Schedule
• Final public hearing for Charter Amendment to Section 3.04 'Oath of Office'
• Refunding of Urban Redevelopment Agency Series 2014A and 2014B Revenue Bonds
• Final plat application for 1740 & 1750 Old 41 Highway for Gaines Park Senior Living

The March 11, 2024 work session was largely procedural: no final approvals were made on the substantive agenda items. Council agreed to keep the Master Fee Schedule update, the 2573 Summers Street rezoning and Central Business District application, and the 1740 & 1750 Old 41 Highway final plat on the March 18 agenda, and moved the URA bond refunding and 2024 event road closures to the March 18 consent agenda. The council also held the final public hearing on a charter amendment to Section 3.04, "Oath of Office," with final action set for March 18, and voted 4-0 to enter and later close an executive session on land matters.

• Master Fee Schedule update kept as New Business for March 18; no vote taken
• Charter amendment to § 3.04 "Oath of Office" final public hearing held; final action set for March 18
• 2573 Summers Street rezoning (Light Industrial to Central Business District) kept for March 18; no vote taken
• Final plat for 1740 & 1750 Old 41 Highway kept for March 18; Councilmember Viars recused from the vote
• Central Business District application for 2573 Summers Street kept as a discussion item tied to the rezoning
• URA Series 2014A and 2014B bond refunding moved to March 18 consent agenda; cited about $20,000 annual and $275,000 total savings
• 2024 road closures for the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, Salute to America, and Day with Santa moved to March 18 consent agenda
• Approved entering executive session on land matters (4-0) and approved returning to open session (4-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review a project application and an outparcel assignment. The board will also examine financial reports and open legal invoices.

• CBD Project Application: 2573 Summers Street
• Outparcel assignment review at TUG site development (South Main Street)
• Review of financial report as of 2.29.24
• Review of open legal invoices

The Authority approved a project application for a Sherwin-Williams store and showroom at 2573 Summers Street. The board also approved legal invoices and accepted a request to withdraw a site development assignment for the TUG site.

• Approved CBD project application for 2573 Summers Street (unanimous)
• Approved legal invoices totaling $1,015 (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal letter for TUG site development outparcel assignment (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled financial report approval to April meeting (unanimous)

Events Committee

The March 7, 2024, Kennesaw Events Committee meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No business was scheduled for discussion or decision at this time.

• No agenda items were scheduled for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning property at 2573 Summers St NW from Light Industrial to Central Business District. The proposal is for a 12,255 +/- square foot Sherwin Williams paint store. Staff will also present population forecasts and projections regarding the Cobb County Mobility SPLOST.

• Rezoning of 2573 Summers St NW from Light Industrial to Central Business District
• Proposed 12,255 +/- square foot Sherwin Williams paint store
• Staff presentation on Cobb County Mobility SPLOST population forecasts

The Planning Commission approved a request to rezone a property at 2573 Summers St NW to allow for a Sherwin-Williams paint store. The recommendation includes five conditions regarding architectural alignment, signage, stormwater management, landscaping, and lighting.

• Approved rezoning of 2573 Summers St NW from Light Industrial to Central Business District (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 02-07-2024 (3-0)

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider ordinances to amend the city charter and adopt oaths for boards and commissions. The council will also review resolutions regarding road closures for the Big Shanty Festival and property conveyance at 1920 Twelve Oaks Circle.

• Ordinance to amend City Charter Section 3.04 "Oath of Office"
• Road closures for the Big Shanty Festival on April 19-21, 2024
• Property conveyance at 1920 Twelve Oaks Circle for driveway relocation
• CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between Cobb County and Kennesaw
• Adoption of Revenue Administration and Debt Management policies

City Council approved an ordinance establishing the Oath of Office and Loyalty Oath for members of boards, commissions, and authorities. The council also approved a consent agenda including road closures for the Big Shanty Festival and several city policy resolutions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-04 to adopt oaths for boards, commissions, and authorities (4-0)
• Approved road closures for the Big Shanty Festival on April 19-21, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-08 for 2024 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-09 to convey property at 1920 Twelve Oaks Circle to Harold and Patricia Anderson (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-10 for KBSA Facility Use Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-11 adopting Revenue Administration Policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-12 adopting Debt Management Policy (4-0)
• Authorized cemetery deed for Section III, 58-E to Sandra Bryant (4-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review two development applications. The agenda includes an expansion discussion for 2515 N. Cobb Pkwy and a proposal for adding structures and changing landscaping at 2406 Woodland Dr.

• Expansion discussion for 2515 N. Cobb Pkwy
• Discussion of adding structures and changes to landscaping at 2406 Woodland Dr.

General

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss the partnership with Montepulciano. The agenda focuses on defining the relationship, identifying shared goals, and exploring potential program ideas.

• Defining the Kennesaw/Montepulciano relationship
• Identification of shared goals
• Discussion of program ideas

The Commission met with representatives from Montepulciano to discuss shared goals and potential cultural exchanges. No formal votes were taken, but the group discussed pursuing a 'friendship path' as a preliminary step toward a formal sister city partnership.

• Discussed implementing a 'friendship city' partnership as a precursor to a formal sister city agreement
• Proposed a virtual introductory call between Mayor Easterling and Mayor Angiolini for late March or early April
• Discussed potential programs including virtual student exchanges, pen pal programs, and swapping city literature
• Agreed to begin discussing preliminary budgeting for future programs

City Council Work Session

The City Council will consider amendments to the city charter regarding oaths of office. The session also includes discussions on road closures for the Big Shanty Festival and new administration policies.

• Road closures for the Big Shanty Festival on April 19-21, 2024
• Ordinance to amend City Charter Section 3.04 'Oath of Office'
• Property conveyance at 1920 Twelve Oaks Circle for driveway relocation
• Facility use agreement with Kennesaw Baseball and Softball Association
• Adoption of Revenue Administration and Debt Management policies

The City Council held a work session to review various resolutions and ordinances. No final votes were taken, but several items were moved to the consent agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.

• Moved property conveyance at 1920 Twelve Oaks Circle to consent agenda
• Moved Big Shanty Festival road closures (April 19-21) to consent agenda
• Moved $113,360.85 CDBG agreement for Woodland Acres sidewalks to consent agenda
• Moved KBSA Facility Use Agreement extension to consent agenda
• Moved Revenue Administration Policy resolution to consent agenda
• Moved Debt Management Policy resolution to consent agenda

General

The provided text contains only the committee member roster and meeting details. No applicants, projects, or discussion topics are documented in this version of the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will review several land use and ordinance items, including a land use permit for Whispering Drive and updates to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes consideration of a contract award for the Public Safety Facility and budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Land Use Permit application for 2358 Whispering Drive
• Ordinance to amend R-10 single-family residential district regulations
• Adoption of the 2024 Official Zoning Map
• Final plat application for a 56 lot townhome development at 1994 Smith Drive
• Contract award to Gay Construction Company for the Public Safety Facility

The Kennesaw City Council unanimously approved a contract to build the new Public Safety Facility, awarding it to Gay Construction Company. The council also passed zoning amendments for the Woodland Acres subdivision and adopted the 2024 Official Zoning Map. Additionally, the council approved budget adjustments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and renewed a public art exhibit on North Main Street.

• Approved contract for Public Safety Facility to Gay Construction (4-0)
• Approved Unified Development Code amendment for Woodland Acres (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 Official Zoning Map (4-0)
• Approved Land Use Permit for home bakery at 2358 Whispering Drive (4-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Adjustments (4-0)
• Approved renewal of public arts exhibit at 2871 North Main Street (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including final plat for East Park Village (4-0)
• Ratified appointment of Jackson Searles to Art and Culture Commission (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission will consider renewing a public arts exhibit at 2871 North Main Street and review three administrative certificates of appropriateness for properties on Cherokee Street and North Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of January minutes, a financial report, and staff training discussion.

• Public Arts Exhibit renewal at 2871 North Main Street (Case #PA2023-01)
• COAA2024-01 at 3096 Cherokee Street
• COAA2024-02 at 3048 Cherokee Street
• COAA2024-03 at 2986 N. Main Street
• Approval of January 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a six-month renewal of a public arts exhibit at 2871 North Main Street (Case #PA2023-01), which next goes to the Mayor & Council for a final vote on February 19, 2024. The commission also approved corrected minutes from January 19, 2024 and the financial report as presented. Three Certificates of Appropriateness (COAA2024-01, -02, -03) were reported as already administratively approved by city staff on January 16, 2024, not voted on by the commission. Staff gave updates on a city historical boundaries project and planned public outreach on HPC standards and the CBD ordinance.

• Approved six-month renewal of public arts exhibit at 2871 North Main Street, Case #PA2023-01 (4-0); final vote set for Mayor & Council on February 19, 2024
• Approved January 19, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (4-0)
• Approved financial report as presented (4-0)
• Noted COAA2024-01, 3096 Cherokee Street (panel sign repair) administratively approved January 16, 2024
• Noted COAA2024-02, 3048 Cherokee Street (monument sign face change) administratively approved January 16, 2024
• Noted COAA2024-03, 2986 N. Main Street (removal of diseased trees) administratively approved January 16, 2024

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss proposed developments on vacant lots. Discussions include a project at 1620 Roberts Rd and another at 1611 Clifton Downs.

• Discussion regarding development of the vacant lot at 1620 Roberts Rd
• Discussion regarding the vacant lot at 1611 Clifton Downs

Art and Culture Commission

The commission will review the financial report from January 31, 2024, and consider the renewal of a mural located at 2871 N MAIN ST.

• Renewal of Mural at 2871 N MAIN ST

The Kennesaw Arts & Culture Commission approved the renewal of an art exhibit at 2871 N Main St and ratified the January financial report. Members also discussed potential new gallery spaces and the displacement of Greenlight Studios, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved renewal of art exhibit at 2871 N Main St (3-0)
• Approved January 2024 financial report (3-0)
• Approved August 2023 special meeting minutes (3-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and finalize talking points. The discussion includes preparations for a virtual meeting scheduled for February 27, 2024.

• Finalize talking points for the February 27, 2024 virtual meeting with Montepulciano

The commission approved the minutes from the January 16, 2024 special meeting. Members discussed planning a virtual meeting with Montepulciano for February 27, 2024, and potential economic programs involving wine distribution.

• Approved January 16, 2024 special meeting minutes (3-0-2)

City Council Work Session

The City Council reviewed several land use permits, zoning map updates, and a construction contract for a new public safety facility. No final votes were recorded on these items during the work session, though the council did vote to enter an executive session regarding land.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss land (4-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to Open Session (4-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the 2024 Farmers Market schedule and fee structure, including free access for farmers. It also established early-bird pricing and booth selection for the 2024 Holiday Market.

• Approved 2024 Farmers Market dates from first Monday in May through last Monday of August (7-0)
• Set Farmers Market maker fees at $20 weekly or a prepaid rate for 14 weeks (7-0)
• Approved free attendance for farmers at the 2024 Farmers Market (7-0)
• Approved $40 early-bird vendor fee for Holiday Market if paid by May 1 (unanimous)
• Approved priority booth selection for Holiday Market early-bird vendors (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 01.31.24 with cash balance of $74,403.49 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes and executive session minutes from 01.12.24 (unanimous)

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to review a proposed townhome project by John Campbell. The meeting also includes a rezoning discussion for an art studio at 1750 Old 41 Highway.

• Proposed townhomes (Ridenour) on Parcel 20021100120
• Rezoning for 1750 Old 41 Highway (Art Studio)

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Commission will review the Kennesaw City Cemetery Survey and discuss quotes for a maintenance plan. The meeting also includes updates on lot markers, upcoming events, and correspondence regarding flora removal.

• Review of Kennesaw City Cemetery Survey
• Discussion of Maintenance Plan Quotes
• 2024 Cemetery Commission Events Planning
• DAR Event Schedule
• Update on letters sent to next of kin regarding flora removal

The Commission approved the 2024 schedule for DAR events and set dates for Decoration Day and Clean Up Day. It also authorized the purchase of reusable temporary grave markers. Members discussed property ownership issues regarding the cemetery gazebo and memorial tree relocation.

• Approved January 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted January 2024 financials (3-0)
• Approved Decoration Day (May 4) and Clean Up Day (Oct 5) for Event Planning Committee (3-0)
• Approved DAR event schedule and cosponsorship for Event Committee (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 25 Lynch Supply temporary markers for $165.50, not to exceed $250 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a home occupation business request for baking at 2358 Whispering Drive. The commission is also considering a text amendment to the Unified Development Code and the adoption of the 2024 Official Zoning Map.

• Land use permit request for pastry baking at 2358 Whispering Drive
• Text amendment to Unified Development Code Section 2.01.03.06 regarding R-10 districts
• Adoption of the 2024 Official Zoning Map

The Planning Commission elected new officers and approved a text amendment to designate Woodland Acres as a non-conforming area to protect homeowners from repeated variance requirements. The commission also approved a land use permit for a home baking business and adopted the 2024 Official Zoning Map.

• Elected Phillip Jackson as Chairman (majority vote)
• Elected Trey Bodenhamer as Vice Chairman (majority vote)
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved land use permit for home baking business at 2358 Whispering Drive with staff conditions (5-0)
• Approved Unified Development Code text amendment for Woodland Acres subdivision (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Official Zoning Map (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will address resolutions regarding a Special Election scheduled for May 21, 2024, to fill the Council Post 5 vacancy. The agenda also includes several consent items involving landscaping, community center repairs, and security equipment purchases.

• Resolution for a Special Election on May 21, 2024, to fill Council Post 5
• Contract with Creative Landscape Group for landscaping of medians on Watts Drive
• Proposal from Osprey Management, LLC for porch soffit replacement at Ben Robertson Community Center
• Up to $53,000 from the Court Services Improvement Fund for new security equipment
• Ordinance to adopt a prescribed oath per City Code Section 2-71(f)

City Council approved resolutions to set qualifying fees and dates for a special election on May 21, 2024, to fill a vacancy on Council Post 5. The council also approved several infrastructure and security contracts via a consent agenda. A proposed ordinance regarding a prescribed oath was postponed as it was not yet complete.

• Approved qualifying fee and advertisement for May 21 Special Election (4-0)
• Approved qualifying dates and contract with Cobb County Board of Elections for May 21 Special Election (4-0)
• Approved contract to Creative Landscape Group for Watts Drive median landscaping (4-0)
• Approved proposal from Osprey Management, LLC for Ben Robertson Community Center porch soffits (4-0)
• Approved up to $53,000 for new security equipment from Court Services Improvement Fund (4-0)
• Accepted December 2023 crime statistics (4-0)
• Approved appointments of Rachel Mangum to Arts and Culture Commission and Rebecca Carlson to Cemetery Preservation Commission (4-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024, meeting minutes (4-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss outdoor storage at 3210 Moon Station Rd. The committee will also review a request for paved parking and a new fence at 6045 Pine Mountain Rd.

• Discussion on outdoor storage at 3210 Moon Station Rd
• Request for paved parking and new fence at 6045 Pine Mountain Rd

Events Committee

The committee will meet to coordinate event scheduling, staffing, and budgeting across city departments. Discussion items include upcoming festivals, a downtown walking tour, and a car show.

• 2024 Big Shanty Festival and Taste of Kennesaw
• Downtown Walking Tour by Atlanta Preservation Center
• 2024 Main Street Cruise-In Car Show
• 2024 Kennesaw Regional Job Fair
• Discussion regarding 2024 Beer & Wine Festival

The committee unanimously approved the 2024 Big Shanty Festival, Taste of Kennesaw, Downtown Walking Tour, Main Street Cruise-In Car Show, Kennesaw Regional Job Fair, and the Beer & Wine Festival. Members also reviewed the February through April 2024 calendar of events for various city departments.

• Approved Big Shanty Festival (April 20-21) and Taste of Kennesaw (Nov 2) (Unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Walking Tour for April 13 (Unanimous)
• Approved Main Street Cruise-In Car Show for May 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved Kennesaw Regional Job Fair for May 21 (Unanimous)
• Approved Beer & Wine Festival for September 28 (Unanimous)
• Approved December meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review police department awards, public works resolutions, and various city updates. The meeting includes discussions on facility maintenance and potential use of funds for new security equipment.

• Resolution for landscaping contract to Creative Landscape Group for Watts Drive medians
• Proposal from Osprey Management, LLC for porch soffit replacement at Ben Robertson Community Center
• Consideration to approve up to $53,000 from the Court Services Improvement Fund for security equipment
• Ordinance to adopt an oath as prescribed by City Code Section 2-7im(f)
• Presentation of CALEA Awards and Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police State Certification

Councilmember Trey Sinclair officially resigned on January 29, 2024. The Council reached a consensus to convert a small parking lot on J.O. Stephenson Avenue to be ADA compliant and approved a change to truck signage operation.

• Councilmember Trey Sinclair resigned effective January 29, 2024
• Consensus reached to make the J.O. Stephenson Avenue small parking lot ADA compliant
• Approved conversion of monument truck signage to non-mirrored operation
• Moved contract for Watts Drive median landscaping to Consent Agenda
• Moved proposal for Ben Robertson Community Center porch soffit replacement to Consent Agenda
• Moved $53,000 purchase of court security equipment to Consent Agenda
• Administratively withdrew proposed ordinance amendments regarding oaths

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss an application from Mazhar Hussain. The applicant is requesting the addition of paved parking and a new fence at the mosque located at 6045 Pine Mountain Rd.

• Request for paved parking and new fence at 6045 Pine Mountain Rd

General

The Board of Construction Appeals is reviewing inspection reports to determine if ten specific properties meet the definition of a blighted area. The board will also receive updates on compliance for previously identified properties.

• Review of blight findings for 10 properties including 2839 S. Main St. and 6095 Pine Mountain Road
• Compliance update for 3649 Deer Trail NW (rebuilt)
• Compliance update for 2764 S. Main Street NW (repairs)
• Compliance update for 2004 Duncan Drive NW (demolished)

General

The Kennesaw Development Authority will discuss a loan agreement with Dale Hughes, consider a by-law amendment, and review financial reports.

• Loan Agreement with Dale Hughes
• By-Law Amendment Discussion

The Kennesaw Development Authority approved a three-year, $140,000 loan to Dale Hughes for building reorientation and demolition on North Main Street, with no interest for the first two years and 4% in the third year. The Authority also decided to invest $100,000 in a 12-13 month CD and $50,000 in a 6-8 month CD at a minimum 5% interest rate, and voted to change its bylaws to hold meetings quarterly instead of monthly. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Approved $140,000 three-year loan to Dale Hughes (6-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign loan contract after review (6-0)
• Approved investing $100,000 in 12-13 month CD and $50,000 in 6-8 month CD at no less than 5% interest (no vote recorded)
• Approved bylaw amendment to hold meetings quarterly instead of monthly (5-0)
• Approved draft meeting minutes from 11.15.2023 (6-0)
• Approved financials as of 12.31.23 (6-0)
• Elected Richard Blevins as Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Matt Riedemann as Vice Chairman (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss proposed ordinance changes and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative application for a property on N Main Street.

• COAA2023-23 - 3000 N Main Street
• Discussion of Kennesaw Ordinance Revisions

The commission elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and approved the December 2023 meeting minutes and financial report. Members discussed recommendations from Ethos Preservation to simplify historic district classifications and update design standards.

• Elected Kevin Whipple as Chairman (3-1)
• Elected Patrick Gallagher as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report (4-0)

General

The provided agenda contains only a list of committee members and administrative staff. There are no specific projects, applications, or decisions listed for discussion.

Art and Culture Commission

The meeting of the Kennesaw Arts and Culture Commission scheduled for January 18, 2024, is canceled.

Kennesaw Development Authority

The Kennesaw Development Authority meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024, has been canceled. No business was conducted.

General

The commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 17, 2023 meeting and discuss updates regarding Montepulciano. The agenda also includes the election of a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2024.

• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Updates on Montepulciano
• Election of 2024 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

City Council

The agenda contains procedural items and standard departmental reports. No specific legislative actions or project details are listed in this document.

• Approval of January 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Mayor's report on board and commission appointments

The City Council approved the minutes from two meetings held on January 2, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Approved January 2, 2024, City Council Meeting A and B minutes (5-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will meet to elect new board officers for 2024. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2024 Beer Festival rebrand and upcoming Main Street projects.

• Election of 2024 Board Officers
• Discussion of 2024 Main Street Projects
• Discussion of 2024 Beer Festival Rebrand
• Review of KDDA Financial Report as of 12.31.23
• Main Street Standards Update

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority approved its November 2023 meeting and executive session minutes, its financial report as of December 31, 2023, and legal invoices for November and December. It re-elected the current slate of officers for 2024 and appointed Miranda Taylor as Assistant Secretary. The board postponed the Main Street Standards update to its February meeting and discussed, without taking action, a 2024 beer festival rebrand and two proposed Main Street incentive programs.

• Approved 11.10.23 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 11.10.23 Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 12.31.23 (unanimous)
• Approved November/December legal invoices (unanimous)
• Re-elected current officers for 2024 and appointed Miranda Taylor as Assistant Secretary (unanimous)
• Postponed Main Street Standards update to February meeting (4-0; Patton and Coats absent)
• Entered closed session for legal discussion (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution ratifying closed session actions and authorizing affidavit (6-0)

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to review development proposals for several properties. The agenda includes a rezoning request, a proposed car dealership use, and a lot split discussion.

• Rezoning proposal for 2573 Summers Street
• Proposed car dealership use at 3047 N. Cobb Parkway
• Lot split discussion for 3865 Moon Station Road

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will consider updates to the Kennesaw City Cemetery Master Plan and several landscaping changes. The meeting includes decisions on tree removals, stump grinding, and the use of donated funds for headstone repairs.

• Approval of updated Master Plan for Kennesaw City Cemetery
• Replacement of Crêpe Myrtles with Thuja Emerald Green Arborvitae
• Use of $1,900 in Foundation donations to reset hazardous headstones via FixMyHeadstone
• Grinding a Water Oak stump and resetting an affected headstone in Historic A
• Removal of trees and bushes planted within cemetery plots

The Cemetery Preservation Commission approved an updated Master Plan for Kennesaw City Cemetery and a series of cemetery maintenance items, including replacing crepe myrtles with arborvitae, grinding a water oak stump, and using a $1,900 foundation donation to reset hazardous headstones. It also approved removing trees and bushes planted within plots and removing an Eagle Scout bench and other scout items. All recorded motions passed unanimously 3-0; the November 2023 minutes were approved 2-0.

• Approved November 9, 2023 minutes (2-0)
• Accepted November and December 2023 Cemetery Trust Fund financial reports (3-0)
• Approved updated Master Plan for Kennesaw City Cemetery (3-0)
• Approved replacing crepe myrtles with Thuja Emerald Green Arborvitae and relocating trees, supplies not to exceed $300 (3-0)
• Approved grinding Water Oak stump in Historic A and resetting affected headstone; contractor quote $450 (3-0)
• Approved spending $1,900 Cemetery Preservation Foundation donation to reset hazardous headstones per FixMyHeadstone estimate (3-0)
• Approved removing trees and bushes planted within plots (3-0)
• Approved removing Eagle Scout bench in Historic B and other scout items (3-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The commission will conduct elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary positions. The meeting also includes updates regarding Montepulciano.

• 2024 Officer Elections: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Updates and next steps for Montepulciano
• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes

Events Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Kennesaw Events Committee was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider a rezoning ordinance and a variance application submitted by Piedmont Residential, LLC. The items concern the property located at 1651 McCollum Parkway. The meeting also includes recognition of the Finance Department's recent award.

• Rezoning ordinance for 1651 McCollum Parkway (Case #RZ2023-04)
• Variance application for 1651 McCollum Parkway (Case #ZV2023-03)
• Recognition of Finance Department's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
• Approval of December 11 and December 18, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council meeting includes the administration of oaths of office for the Mayor and several Councilmembers. The agenda also features the ratification of various city appointments and the appointment of a 2024 Mayor Pro Tem.

• Oaths of office for Mayor Derek Easterling, Councilmember Tracey Viars, and Councilmember Madelyn Orochena
• Ratification of 2024 City Appointments including City Attorney, City Engineer, and various judges
• Appointment of the 2024 Mayor Pro Tem
• Approval of resolution for alternate check signer and new bank signature cards
• Authorization of lobbyist registration for Fred Bentley, Jr. and Randall Bentley, Sr.

The City Council approved the 2024 meeting schedule and ratified various city appointments, including the Mayor Pro Tem, city officials, and members of several boards and commissions. Councilmembers also established their 2024 committee liaisons.

• Approved 2024 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Appointed Antonio Jones as 2024 Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Appointed Pat Ferris as alternate check signer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 for bank signature cards (5-0)
• Authorized lobbyist registration for Fred and Randall Bentley (5-0)
• Ratified 2024 city staff and judicial appointments (5-0)
• Ratified 2024 board and commission appointments (5-0)