Canton public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning and annexation requests for residential developments and the approval of the Downtown Master Plan. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and an update to the city's noise ordinance.

• Proposed 198 multi-family residential project on 14.91 acres along April and Lucky Streets
• Black & Veatch proposal for Ridge Pine Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station for $142,625.00
• Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. emergency pump replacement at River Green 8 Lift Station for $147,611.06
• Practical Design Partners, LLC proposal for I-575 Emergency Access Median Opening for $21,700.00
• Update to the City's Noise Ordinance

The Canton City Council unanimously denied two annexation requests for residential developments: one for a 198-unit multifamily project on April and Lucky Streets (deferred by the applicant but denied) and another for a residential development on Prominence Point Parkway, which staff recommended denial due to density exceeding the Comprehensive Plan. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including professional services for concept plans, a noise ordinance update, and a $142,625 task order for a water tank. Additionally, they approved an emergency pump replacement, a resolution to join GIRMA Fund C for PTSD benefits, and postponed action on the Downtown Master Plan until January 16, 2025.

• Denied annexation for 14.91 acres on April and Lucky Streets (unanimous)
• Denied annexation for residential development on Prominence Point Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved construction agreement with Calm Water for Canton Theatre exterior renovation (unanimous)
• Postponed Downtown Master Plan action to January 16, 2025 (6-1, Roach opposed)
• Approved emergency pump replacement at River Green 8 Lift Station for $147,611.06 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to join GIRMA Fund C for PTSD benefits per HB 451 (unanimous)
• Approved power easement for Public Works Complex at 2525 Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 4.11 acres from Canton Mill II, LLC (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will meet at City Hall on December 11, 2024. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. The board will hear a presentation on the Tree Ordinance by Steve Green and discuss the Tree Ordinance, an EV charging station plan, and memorial trees. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Presentation of Tree Ordinance – Steve Green
• Discussion of Tree Ordinance
• Discussion of EV Charging Station Plan
• Discussion of Memorial Trees
• Review/Approval of draft minutes from November 13, 2024

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board met on December 11, 2024, and approved its agenda and the November 13, 2024 minutes unanimously. The Tree Ordinance presentation and discussion were removed from the agenda due to cancellation. The board discussed plans for an EV charging station proposal and memorial trees, assigning members to work on these items.

• Approved agenda with removal of Tree Ordinance items (unanimous)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Tree Ordinance presentation and discussion from agenda (unanimous)
• Assigned Jason Moody and Jared Tuetsch to lead EV charging station proposal
• Assigned Wendy McMillen, Emma Price, and Deb Payne to work on memorial trees

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet on December 11, 2024 to approve the agenda, review October 9 minutes, and hear public input. The board will discuss the Downtown Master Plan and provide an update on the North Street Project. It will consider a development agreement for the District on the Etowah Apartments and discuss an intergovernmental agreement to manage renovation of the downtown fire station.

• Development Agreement for "District on the Etowah Apartments"
• Discussion of an IGA with the City of Canton to manage renovation of the Downtown Fire Station
• Discussion and possible action on the Downtown Master Plan
• Discussion and update on the North Street Project
• Public Input

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a development agreement providing $3 million in Tax Allocation District (TAD) funding over 10 years for the District on the Etowah Apartments, with a tax refund of $300,000 per year. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Canton to manage the renovation of the downtown fire station at 190 West Main, and a second IGA with Cherokee County to lease and improve the property. Additionally, the DDA recommended the City Council adopt the Downtown Master Plan as presented.

• Approved $3M TAD development agreement for District on the Etowah Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with City of Canton to manage fire station renovation (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Cherokee County to lease and improve fire station property (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Downtown Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review October 14 meeting minutes and hear a presentation on the FY 2024 advertising campaign. Members will discuss staff updates and a possible presentation to the City Council. The board will consider sponsorship requests, such as a $1,000 History Cherokee holiday tour of homes and a $10,000 West Main Arts Festival request, as well as a WPSL sponsorship for 2025. An RFP for marketing services will also be discussed.

• Discussion and approval of History Cherokee $1,000 sponsorship for Holiday Tour of Homes
• Consideration of West Main Arts Festival $10,000 sponsorship request
• Discussion of WPSL sponsorship for 2025
• Presentation by Enjoy Cherokee's Jodi Drinkard on FY 2024 advertising campaign results
• Discussion of RFP for marketing services

The Canton Tourism Board approved the proposed FY2025 budget, a $1,000 sponsorship for History Cherokee's Holiday Tour of Homes, and a $10,000 sponsorship for the West Main Arts Festival. The board also discussed a future presentation to the City Council and received updates on marketing and visitation analytics. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY2025 proposed budget
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship to History Cherokee for Holiday Tour of Homes
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship of West Main Arts Festival
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 14, 2024 draft minutes

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on annexation, rezoning, and conditional‑use requests for residential projects on April and Lucky Streets, Prominence Point Parkway, and Knox Bridge Highway. It will vote on a $59,375 traffic signal proposal from North Cherokee Electrical, Inc. The council will also approve updates to a professional engineering services agreement and municipal services agreements with Cherokee County for animal control and first‑appearance hearings. Additional discussions include a $142,625 addendum for a Ridge Pine elevated water tank project and a $21,700 I‑575 emergency‑access median opening.

• Public hearings for annexation and rezoning of 14.91 acres on April and Lucky Streets for a 198‑unit multi‑family project
• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of residential development on Prominence Point Parkway
• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of 57.16 acres on Knox Bridge Highway for residential development
• Approval of traffic signal proposal from North Cherokee Electrical, Inc. for $59,375
• Approval of $142,625 addendum for Ridge Pine elevated tank and booster pump station

The Canton City Council postponed the public hearing for the 57.16-acre Knox Bridge Highway residential development until the February 6, 2025 meeting due to an applicant error in notification. The council also approved the agenda as amended, the consent agenda, a resolution to join an amicus brief in the Chang v. City of Milton appeal, and several board appointments. No final decisions were made on the two other public hearings (April/Lucky Streets and Prominence Point Parkway) as they were only discussed.

• Postponed public hearing for Knox Bridge Highway residential development to Feb. 6 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including traffic signal proposal, engineering agreements, and animal control agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to participate in amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton appeal (unanimous)
• Approved board appointments to Housing Authority, Main Street, DDA, and Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov. 21 meeting (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will review and approve its November 2024 financial statements. It will consider several community projects, including the Taste of Canton, Shamrock Shuffle, Alley Project, and Kiosk Project. New business includes a grant approval for an awning replacement at 221 E Main Street, a Holiday Mixer on December 10 at Jones Hall, and upcoming holiday events. The meeting will conclude with comments from the President and Downtown Director.

• Approval of November 2024 financials
• Facade grant approval for awning replacement at 221 E Main Street
• Holiday Mixer – December 10, 5:30‑8:00 PM at Jones Hall
• Taste of Canton event
• Alley Project

The Canton Main Street Board approved a $525 facade grant for an awning replacement at 221 E Main Street, with all members voting in favor. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and November 2024 financials. Old business included updates on Taste of Canton, Shamrock Shuffle, and the Alley Project, while new business covered the Holiday Mixer and upcoming Christmas events.

• Approved $525 facade grant for awning replacement at 221 E Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 financials (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the November 12, 2024 minutes. A ten‑minute public input period is scheduled. Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on the Residential Historic District Design Guidelines. Member‑introduced items will also be heard before adjournment.

• Approve agenda
• Approve November 12, 2024 draft minutes
• Ten‑minute public input period
• Discussion and possible action on Residential Historic District Design Guidelines
• Member‑introduced items

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved the Residential Historic District Design Guidelines with revisions, effective January 1, 2025. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 12, 2024. No public input was given, and no other items were discussed.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Residential Historic District Design Guidelines with revisions (5-0)
• Amended approval to set effective date of January 1, 2025 (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve the meeting agenda and October 9 minutes, hear public input, and review financial reports. It will discuss and possibly act on the Downtown Master Plan and receive an update on the North Street Project. The board will consider a development agreement for the District on the Etowah Apartments, an intergovernmental agreement to manage renovation of the downtown fire station, and related items.

• Discussion and possible action on the Downtown Master Plan
• Discussion and update on the North Street Project
• Development Agreement for "District on the Etowah Apartments"
• Discussion of an IGA with the City of Canton to manage renovation of the Downtown Fire Station
• Approval of agenda and October 9, 2024 draft minutes

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024, was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made, and all agenda items, including the Downtown Master Plan, North Street Project, and a development agreement, were not discussed.

City Council

The City Council will consider a historic district expansion and the conversion of 570 East Main Street into a three-unit living facility. Members will also discuss transferring the downtown fire station property to the Downtown Development Authority and funding for the sanitation fund and Main Street program.

• Proposed Historic District Expansion
• Request to convert 570 East Main Street into a three-unit living facility (Case CUP2407-011)
• Traffic signal proposal from North Cherokee Electrical, Inc for $59,375.00
• Personal property auction contract with Jeff Dobson & Associates
• Annual Update to Capital Improvements Plan and 5 Year Short Term Work Plan for Impact Fees

The Canton City Council approved the expansion of the Historic District, with Councilmember Roach voting against. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a three-unit living facility at 570 East Main Street, deeded the downtown fire station property to the Downtown Development Authority, and approved additional funding for the Main Street Program and Sanitation Fund. Several items were discussed but not voted on, including a traffic signal proposal and updated agreements with Cherokee County.

• Approved Historic District expansion (5-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for three-unit living facility at 570 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved deeding downtown fire station to DDA and intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved additional funding for Main Street Program and Sanitation Fund (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Capital Improvements Plan update, auction contract, and 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Information Exchange Agreement with Cherokee County Development Department (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss a draft noise ordinance prepared by the City Attorney and receive a recommendation from the Noise Ordinance Review Committee. The meeting includes approval of prior committee minutes and a public input period.

• Approval of Noise Ordinance Review Committee draft minutes from November 7, 2024
• Discussion of ordinance prepared by City Attorney
• Determine recommendation for Council vote

The Noise Ordinance Review Committee finalized modifications to the proposed noise ordinance based on previous comments. These changes will be presented to the full City Council at the December 5th meeting. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from their November 7th meeting.

• Approved November 7 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized noise ordinance modifications for Dec 5 presentation
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss the creation of subcommittees for FY25 projects. The body will also follow up on the Bizarre Bash project and receive monthly updates on the theatre and cultural arts.

• Discussion of FY25 projects and creation of subcommittees
• Follow-up on Bizarre Bash project
• Monthly Theatre and Cultural Arts updates from Kristin Norton Green

The November 20, 2024 meeting of the Canton Cultural Arts Commission was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made, and no agenda items were discussed.

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will consider approval of the draft minutes from the October 4, 2024 meeting. It will also receive an operations report. Any other business may be addressed before adjourning.

• Approval of October 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Operations Report
• Discussion of Other Business
• Scheduling of next Board meeting

The board approved the minutes from the October 4, 2024 meeting as submitted. The operations report was presented, and no other business was discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025.

• Approved October 4, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will review requests regarding signage and sidewalk placement for specific properties.

• VAR2407-006: Request for an additional wall sign for Starbucks at 1478 Riverstone Parkway
• VAR2410-001: Request to place a sidewalk along only one side of the street at 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard

The Canton Board of Appeals approved a request to add an additional wall sign for Starbucks at 1478 Riverstone Parkway. They also approved a request to place a sidewalk only along one side of 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, with a condition that the hospital must install the southside sidewalk if that property is developed. No public comments were made on either item.

• Approved additional wall sign for Starbucks at 1478 Riverstone Parkway (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk on one side of 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, conditional on future southside installation (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will review updates to the Tree Ordinance, consider a plan for electric vehicle charging stations, and discuss memorial tree initiatives. The board will also hear a water education and outreach program for the MNGWPD and ideas for a presentation at an upcoming council meeting. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public input, and adjournment.

• Tree Ordinance Updates
• EV Charging Station Plan
• Memorial Trees
• Water Education and Outreach Program for the MNGWPD
• Mission Statements – presentation ideas for upcoming council meeting

The Canton Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board held a meeting on November 13, 2024, where it approved the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from October 16, 2024. The board also officially adopted a new mission statement with an added word. Several items were discussed for future consideration, including water education, tree ordinances, EV charging stations, and memorial trees.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2024 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted mission statement with added changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:37 pm (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss draft design guidelines for the Residential Historic District. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of Draft Residential Historic District Design Guidelines

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved the meeting agenda and October 7, 2024 draft minutes. The Commission also discussed draft Residential Historic District Design Guidelines and voted to revise terms within the approval matrix.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 7, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved edits to approval matrix terminology in draft design guidelines (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a three-unit living facility and the Capital Improvements Plan. The body will also consider contracts for the Fox Theatre and a personal property auction, as well as funding for the Main Street Program and Sanitation Fund.

• Public hearing for Case CUP2407-011 to convert a structure into a three-unit living facility at 570 East Main Street
• Public hearing for the Annual Update to Capital Improvements Plan and 5 Year Short Term Work Plan for Impact Fees
• Possible action on annexation, rezoning, and master plan requests by Pearidge Land Investments LLC for a residential community and retail center
• Possible approval of Fox Theatre Preservation Grant Award Contract
• Discussion of deeding the Downtown Fire Station property to the Downtown Development Authority

The Council denied the annexation and rezoning requests by Pearidge Land Investments LLC for a residential community and small retail center, with Mayor Grant breaking tie votes. The Council also approved a $20,000 Fox Theatre preservation grant contract, public safety building upgrades, and a resolution adding a check signer. Several items were discussed for future action, including additional funding for Main Street and Sanitation, and a downtown fire station redevelopment plan.

• Denied annexation request by Pearidge Land Investments LLC (4-3, Mayor broke tie)
• Denied rezoning request for Pearidge Land Investments LLC property (4-3, Mayor broke tie)
• Approved Fox Theatre Preservation Grant Award Contract ($20,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Public Safety Building upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Authorized Check Signers for City bank accounts (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 3, 10-11, and 17 meetings (unanimous, Mayor Pro Tem absent)

City Council

The Canton City Council will review and discuss a draft noise ordinance prepared by City Attorney Bobby Dyer. The council will also approve the Noise Ordinance Review Committee's draft minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting and hear public input on the ordinance.

• Approval of Noise Ordinance Review Committee draft minutes – October 9, 2024
• Public input on the draft noise ordinance
• Discussion of draft noise ordinance presented by City Attorney Bobby Dyer

The Noise Ordinance Review Committee met and reviewed a draft noise ordinance based on Marietta's. No ordinance was adopted; the committee identified items to address before the next meeting, including dB levels, times/hours, landscaping and trash collection hours, and who should serve as noise control administrator. The next meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2024, with a report to Council expected then.

• Approved October 9, 2024 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft noise ordinance based on Marietta's ordinance
• Identified items to address: dB levels, times/hours, landscaping hours, trash collection hours, noise control administrator
• Scheduled next meeting for November 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will approve the agenda, minutes, and October financials. It will discuss old business items such as Taste of Canton and the Shamrock Shuffle. New business includes consideration of the Alley Project, Kiosk Project, a History Cherokee Tour of Homes sponsorship, nominations for vacant board positions, and the 2025 calendar of events.

• Alley Project
• Kiosk Project
• History Cherokee Tour of Homes Sponsorship
• Nominations for Vacant Board Positions
• 2025 Calendar of Events

The Canton Main Street Board appointed Dave Hatabian as Secretary, approved the meeting agenda, October 2024 minutes, and October 2024 financials. The board also approved a $500 Bronze Level sponsorship for the 2024 History Cherokee Tour of Homes and discussed various upcoming events, projects, and board nominations.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Appointed Dave Hatabian as Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved October 2024 financials (all in favor, Jodi Drinkard abstained)
• Approved a $500 Bronze Level sponsorship for the 2024 History Cherokee Tour of Homes (all in favor except Jodi Drinkard, who favored Silver Level $1,000)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:22 pm (all in favor)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission meeting will review projects planned for fiscal year 2025, including the Bizarre Bash Project. Commissioners will also discuss the creation of a Creative District. An introduced item will cover the West Main Arts Festival presented by Jamie Foreman. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and public input.

• Discussion of Projects for FY25
• Bizarre Bash Project
• Discussion of Creation of a Creative District
• West Main Arts Festival – Jamie Foreman

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes from September 23, 2024. Members discussed potential FY25 projects, including a trail-based sculpture and mural initiative, and received updates on the Bizarre Bash community art project and the proposed Creative District.

• Approved October 30, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a work session to discuss two specific variance cases. The board will review requests regarding signage and sidewalk placement.

• Case VAR2407-006: Request for an additional wall sign for Starbucks at 1478 Riverstone Parkway
• Case VAR2410-001: Request to place a sidewalk along only one side of the street at 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard

The Canton Board of Appeals held a work session to discuss two variance requests: one for an additional wall sign at Starbucks (1478 Riverstone Parkway) and one to allow sidewalk on only one side of the street at 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard. No formal decisions were made; the board only discussed the applications and adjourned.

• Discussed VAR2407-0062 for additional wall sign at Starbucks (no vote)
• Discussed VAR2410-0013 for sidewalk on one side of street (no vote)
• Adjourned (5-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider several old‑business items, including annexation, rezoning and conditional‑use permit requests for Pearidge Land Investments and for townhome projects on Butterworth Road and Knox Bridge Highway. The council will also discuss contract amendments for South Canton Park, a bid award for park security cameras, an impact‑fee program update, sanitary‑improvement work for KAM Contracting ($120,422), a design services award to Michael Baker International ($501,518.05), and a Harmon Field lift‑station improvement award to BH Gregory, LLC ($132,937.30). New‑business items are informational staff reports on a three‑unit conversion at 570 East Main Street and a proposed 14.91‑acre annexation and rezoning on April and Lucky Streets.

• Award Task Order 7 to Michael Baker International for Highway 140 intersection design ($501,518.05)
• Sanitary improvements contract with KAM Contracting ($120,422.00)
• Harmon Field lift‑station improvements contract with BH Gregory, LLC ($132,937.30)
• Annexation, rezoning and conditional‑use permit requests for Pearidge Land Investments residential and retail development
• Annexation, rezoning and conditional‑use permit requests for townhome development at 1610 & 1618 Butterworth Road and 8420 Knox Bridge Highway

The Canton City Council unanimously denied annexation, rezoning, and a conditional use permit for a proposed 41-unit townhome development at 1610/1618 Butterworth Road and 8420 Knox Bridge Highway, following staff recommendation due to density and housing type conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan. The Council also postponed action on the Pearidge Land Investments annexation/rezoning/master plan/CUP to November 7, approved a $31,000 contract amendment with TSW for South Canton Park, awarded a bid to Flock Safety for park security cameras (with a revised contract about $12,000 higher), engaged Raftelis for an impact fee program update at $92,264, approved emergency sanitary sewer improvements to KAM Contracting for $120,422, awarded Task Order 7 to Michael Baker International for $501,518.05 for the Marietta Highway/Riverstone Parkway at Highway 140 intersection design, and awarded the Harmon Field Lift Station Improvements project to BH Gregory, LLC for $132,937.30. All votes were unanimous.

• Denied annexation, rezoning, and CUP for 41-unit townhome development at Butterworth Road/Knox Bridge Highway (unanimous)
• Postponed Pearidge Land Investments annexation/rezoning/master plan/CUP to November 7 (unanimous)
• Approved $31,000 contract amendment with TSW for South Canton Park (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Flock Safety for park security camera solutions (unanimous)
• Approved engaging Raftelis for impact fee program update at $92,264 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency sanitary sewer improvements to KAM Contracting for $120,422 (unanimous)
• Awarded Task Order 7 to Michael Baker International for $501,518.05 for intersection design (unanimous)
• Awarded Harmon Field Lift Station Improvements to BH Gregory, LLC for $132,937.30 (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to review mission statements and discuss new business. The agenda includes a water education program and a recycling event.

• Mission statements by Deb Payne and Richard Abbott
• Water Education and Outreach Program for the MNGWPD
• Recycling event information
• Ideas for a presentation at an upcoming Council meeting

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board approved its agenda and August minutes, and discussed updates to its mission statement. The board decided to present its work to the Mayor and Council on November 21, and moved its November meeting to November 13 to prepare. No formal decisions were made on substantive items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to present to Mayor and Council on November 21
• Moved November meeting to November 13 for preparation

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will approve the September 2024 financials and consider upcoming community events. It will discuss the budget for the new fiscal year and a new reporting system. The meeting also includes comments from the President and Downtown Director and a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for La Cantina.

• Approval of September 2024 financials
• La Cantina ribbon cutting scheduled for Oct 24, 2024
• Shamrock Shuffle event planned for March 15‑16, 2025
• Discussion of budget for the new fiscal year and reporting system

The Canton Main Street Board approved the September 2024 financials and the meeting agenda. They set the Shamrock Shuffle for Saturday, March 15, 2025, with Dustin and Dave chairing the committee. The board discussed Taste of Canton expenses and the FY 2024-2025 budget, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved September 2024 financials (all in favor; Dana Cox and Brandy Rousselle abstained)
• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Set Shamrock Shuffle date for March 15, 2025 (discussed, no formal vote recorded)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review its August 12, 2024 draft minutes and hear public input. It will consider its financial report, sponsorship applications, and a request for proposals for marketing services. The board will also discuss an upcoming presentation to the City Council and any items introduced by board members.

• Review of August 12, 2024 draft minutes
• Public input session
• Financial report
• Sponsorships and applications
• Discussion of RFP for marketing

The Canton Tourism Board approved up to $5,000 for sweatshirts to sell or hand out at local events, and up to $2,000 for advertising in Atlanta Parent magazine. The Board also approved rejecting four of fourteen marketing RFP proposals that did not meet requirements. Sponsorship requests from History Cherokee for the Holiday Homes Tour and West Main Arts Festival were deferred to next month's meeting.

• Approved up to $5,000 for sweatshirts to sell/handout at local events
• Approved up to $2,000 for advertising in Atlanta Parent magazine
• Approved rejecting 4 of 14 marketing RFP proposals that did not meet requirements
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes as provided
• Deferred History Cherokee sponsorship requests to next month's meeting

City Council

The Canton City Council will convene a two‑day fall retreat on October 10‑11, 2024. Day 1 focuses on neighborhood quality, diversity, economic development, and historic downtown enhancement. Day 2 will follow up on Day 1 topics and address natural environment, parks and recreation, and future infrastructure needs. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda outlines discussion themes.

• Creating Great Neighborhoods
• Celebrating the Diversity in Our Community
• Advancing Regional Economic Development
• Enhancing Historic Downtown
• Sustaining Our Natural Environment

The Canton City Council held a two-day fall retreat to review progress on its strategic plan, covering topics like housing, economic development, parks, and infrastructure. No formal votes were taken; discussions included a rejected hotel RFP, a potential golf course sale, and a plan to eliminate reservoir boat ramp fees. The retreat adjourned unanimously.

• Retreat adjourned unanimously (motion by Waterman, second by Roach)
• Council agreed not to pursue a living wall public art project
• Downtown Development Authority rejected the only hotel RFP proposal
• Staff to draft a noise ordinance for downtown
• Staff to explore eliminating reservoir boat ramp fees as of Jan 1, 2025
• Staff to bring a Community Land Trust plan to a future meeting
• Staff to work with City Attorney on time limits for master plans and conditional use permits
• Staff to provide a summary and FAQ on tree removal permitting

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review proposals from the RFP for a hotel developer for The Canton Downtown Hotel. The board will also discuss the Downtown Master Plan and receive an update on the Hickory Flat Highway Master Plan.

• Proposals for The Canton Downtown Hotel developer
• Downtown Master Plan discussion and possible action
• Hickory Flat Highway Master Plan update
• PATH Meeting update

The Downtown Development Authority rejected the proposal received from the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a hotel developer for the Canton Downtown Hotel. The board also received updates on the Hickory Flat Highway Master Plan, the Downtown Master Plan, and the PATH project.

• Approved October 9, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected hotel developer proposal for The Canton Downtown Hotel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider whether any businesses need to be reclassified under the noise ordinance. Council members will also discuss amending the Entertainment District and how to balance distance versus decibel levels for noise control. No decisions have been made at this agenda stage.

• Consider reclassifying businesses under the noise ordinance
• Discuss possible amendment to the Entertainment District
• Evaluate approach of distance versus decibel levels for noise control

The Noise Ordinance Review Committee discussed possible recommendations for amending Canton's noise ordinance, including extending distance requirements from 50 to 100 feet, setting a maximum decibel level, and establishing music/noise end times of 9:00 PM Sunday–Thursday and 11:00 PM Friday–Saturday. The city attorney will prepare a draft ordinance for review at the next meeting, and the police chief will research decibel reader costs. No final decisions were made; the committee only approved the prior meeting's minutes.

• Approved October 3, 2024 Noise Ordinance Review Committee draft minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed extending distance requirements from 50 to 100 feet (no vote)
• Discussed setting a maximum decibel level (no vote)
• Discussed music/noise end times of 9:00 PM Sunday–Thursday and 11:00 PM Friday–Saturday (no vote)
• City attorney to prepare draft ordinance for next meeting (no vote)
• Police chief to research decibel reader pricing and training (no vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a resolution to affirm the expansion of the historic district. The body will also review a request for minor exterior modifications to a building on East Main Street.

• Resolution to Affirm Historic District Expansion
• COA2409-083: Design request for minor exterior modifications at 130 East Main Street (Applicant: Jones Building, LLC)

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for minor exterior modifications at 130 East Main Street, adding white roof trim lights but excluding lights on the POPS restaurant awnings. The commission also affirmed the proposed Historic District expansion in a 5-2 vote, with members Kitchen and Wilson opposed. Further review of the draft Residential Historic District Design Guidelines was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved COA2409-083 for roof lights at 130 East Main Street, excluding POPS awnings (6-0)
• Affirmed Historic District expansion (5-2)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will meet to approve draft minutes from August 1, 2024, and receive an operations report. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 PM on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Operations Building.

• Approval of draft minutes from August 1, 2024
• Review of the operations report
• Discussion of next scheduled meeting date

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers met and approved the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting. No other substantive business was discussed, and the next meeting was scheduled for November 20, 2024.

• Approved August 1, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

City Council

The North Canton School Site Committee will review public input from a September 19 meeting and discuss community survey plans. The body will also review previous meeting notes and recommendations for an upcoming Council retreat.

• Approval of September 19, 2024, draft minutes
• Discussion of public input from September 19th meeting
• Update on community survey plans
• Recommendations for upcoming Council retreat

The North Canton School Site Committee approved the minutes from their September 19, 2024, meeting. Members discussed community survey plans, site development considerations regarding a local creek, and potential property owner assistance programs through GICH.

• Approved September 19, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton Noise Ordinance Review Committee will consider approval of its September 19, 2024 draft minutes. The meeting includes a public input period, a report on Canton noise violations presented by Mr. Ingram, and discussion of those violations. Committee members will also review ordinances from other cities and discuss their relevance to Canton.

• Approve Noise Ordinance Review Committee draft minutes – September 19, 2024
• Public input session on noise issues
• Report on Canton noise violations (Mr. Ingram)
• Discussion of Canton noise violations
• Review and discussion of noise ordinances from other cities

The Noise Ordinance Review Committee met and approved the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. Assistant City Manager Nathan Ingram presented a matrix of other municipalities' noise ordinances, and the committee discussed the complexity of distance and decibel rules, as well as potential different rules for the Entertainment District and changes for entertainment venues. No formal decisions were made; the next meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2024, with the City Attorney present.

• Approved minutes from September 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold public hearings on several annexation, rezoning, master plan, and conditional use requests, including a residential community and small retail center by Pearidge Land and a townhome development on Butterworth Road and Knox Bridge Highway. The council will also discuss contract amendments and award contracts for park improvements, sanitary upgrades, and a major transportation design project. Additional items include a historic district expansion proposal and updates on the city's impact fee program.

• Public hearing on annexation, rezoning, master plan, and conditional use for Pearidge Land residential community and small retail center
• Public hearing on annexation, rezoning, and conditional use for townhome development at 1610 & 1618 Butterworth Road and 8420 Knox Bridge Highway
• Discussion of contract amendment with TSW for South Canton Park
• Award of $120,422 contract for Hospital Drive/Medical Lane sanitary improvements to KAM
• Award of $501,518 contract to Michael Baker International for design services on Marietta Hwy/Riverstone Pkwy improvement project

The Canton City Council held public hearings on three land-use cases (Pearidge Land Investments, Butterworth Road townhomes, and Historic District expansion) but took no final action on them. The only substantive decision was unanimous approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Council also approved letters of support for ARC and DCA Pro Housing Grant applications and rescinded the local state of emergency.

• Approved Parks and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for ARC Pro Housing Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for DCA Pro Housing Grant application (unanimous)
• Rescinded local state of emergency (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 12, 2024 council minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council meeting set for September 26, 2024 was canceled. The agenda had listed approval of Noise Ordinance Review Committee draft minutes, a public input period, discussion of noise violation citations, review of other cities' ordinances, and questions for the City Attorney. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.

• Approval of Noise Ordinance Review Committee draft minutes (Sept 19, 2024)
• Public input on noise issues
• Discussion of number of noise violation citations in Canton
• Discussion of other cities' noise ordinances
• Questions for City Attorney from committee members

The September 26, 2024, City Council meeting was canceled. No decisions were made or actions taken.

City Council

The meeting agenda for the North Canton School Site Committee on September 26, 2024, is marked as canceled. The listed items were procedural and focused on school site planning.

The September 26, 2024 City Council meeting was canceled, so no substantive decisions or actions were taken. The agenda items listed were not addressed.

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The scheduled Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board meeting for September 25, 2024 was canceled. As a result, no agenda items were reviewed, discussed, or decided. The agenda had listed minutes review, public input, old business, and new business topics such as a water education program, recycling event information, and presentation ideas, but none were acted upon.

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made, and no business was conducted.

• Meeting canceled; no actions taken

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting. It will receive public input and then discuss several FY25 projects, including the Bizarre Bash Project and the creation of a Creative District. A board‑introduced item will feature a presentation on the Etowah River Park Trail Bridge.

• Discussion of FY25 projects
• Discussion of the Bizarre Bash Project
• Discussion of creation of a Creative District
• Board‑introduced presentation on Etowah River Park Trail Bridge

The Cultural Arts Commission approved its agenda and August minutes unanimously. It formed a committee for the Bizarre Bash event and discussed FY25 projects, a Creative District, and a bridge art idea. No final decisions were made on the latter topics.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Created Bizarre Bash committee with Coulter, Foreman, Shampine (unanimous)

City Council

The Noise Ordinance Review Committee meets during the City Council session to review the city’s noise ordinance. The committee will state its purpose, hear public input, and discuss the ordinance and possible next steps. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order
• State purpose of the committee
• Public input
• Discussion of ordinance and steps forward
• Adjourn

The Noise Ordinance Review Committee met to discuss recent noise complaints and citations issued to a downtown business. The committee agreed to review the city's current noise ordinance to see if it still functions as written. Staff will provide a matrix of other jurisdictions' noise ordinances and a police report on all noise complaints and violations. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26th at 3:00 pm.

• Agreed to review the city's noise ordinance to assess its effectiveness
• Directed staff to provide a matrix of other jurisdictions' noise ordinances
• Directed staff to provide a police report on all noise complaints and violations
• Scheduled next meeting for September 26th at 3:00 pm

City Council

The Canton City Council meeting on September 19, 2024 will begin with a call to order and approval of the North Canton School Site Committee draft minutes from September 11, 2024. Council members will discuss the stakeholder input meeting held on September 11 and receive public input. An update on the community survey related to the North Canton school site will be provided, followed by confirmation of the next meeting.

• Approval of North Canton School Site Committee draft minutes (Sept. 11, 2024)
• Discussion of stakeholder input meeting (Sept. 11)
• Public input session
• Update on community survey for North Canton school site
• Confirmation of next meeting date

The North Canton School Site Committee discussed stakeholder input from the September 11 meeting and agreed to continue reviewing ideas to provide a recommendation to the City Council at the fall retreat. No formal decisions were made on the site's use, though the committee noted that creek-related construction restrictions should be examined. Public input included questions about a bridge, playground, housing, and additional property purchases, with councilmembers clarifying that planning is ongoing and no determinations have been made.

• Approved North Canton School Site Committee draft minutes from September 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Agreed to continue reviewing stakeholder ideas for gymnasium and site use for a fall retreat recommendation
• Noted need to review creek construction requirements/restrictions
• Scheduled Dumpster Day for October 12th in the community
• Confirmed next meeting for September 26th at 4:00 pm

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a resolution supporting a grant pre‑application for the River Mill Pedestrian Bridge, a procurement policy for federally and state funded transportation projects, and contracts for the River Mill Trail design ($178,150.26) and a caustic tank replacement at the water treatment plant (up to $65,268.72). The council will also discuss adopting the new zoning map and the Canton Downtown Master Plan. New business items include annexation, rezoning, a stormwater and sidewalk project on Jarvis Street, and a license agreement for the Premier One CAD system.

• Approval of River Mill Trail Design contract to BCC Engineering LLC dba Heath & Lineback – $178,150.26
• Approval of Caustic Tank & Line Replacement at Canton Water Treatment Plant to RemTech Engineers – not to exceed $65,268.72
• Approval of Procurement Policy for Federal and State Funded Transportation Projects
• Discussion and possible action to adopt the new Zoning Map
• Discussion of Jarvis Street Stormwater and Sidewalk Project

The Canton City Council unanimously adopted a new zoning map reflecting Unified Development Code amendments, with adjustments for about ten property owners who requested different classifications. The council also approved several infrastructure projects, including a $178,150.26 trail design contract, a $65,268.72 caustic tank replacement, a $232,164.28 stormwater and sidewalk repair project, and an emergency $167,973.74 sanitary sewer line replacement on Shipp Street. A license agreement with Cherokee County for a CAD system was approved at $8,000 per year for 40 licenses.

• Adopted new zoning map (unanimous)
• Approved River Mill Trail design to Heath & Lineback for $178,150.26 (unanimous)
• Approved caustic tank & line replacement to RemTech for $65,268.72 (unanimous)
• Approved Jarvis Street stormwater/sidewalk repairs to Complete Site LLC, not to exceed $232,164.28 (all but Roach, who recused)
• Approved emergency sewer line replacement on Shipp Street to Georgia Development Partners for $167,973.74 (unanimous)
• Approved Cherokee County CAD system license agreement for $8,000/year for 40 licenses (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including street acceptance for Summer Walk Townes (unanimous)

City Council

The North Canton School Site Committee will approve draft minutes from its August 21 and September 4 meetings. The committee will provide a public update on project progress to date. It will discuss the Neighborhood Leaders Meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024. The committee will also discuss distribution of the neighborhood survey and confirm the date for its next meeting.

• Approval of draft minutes (August 21, 2024 and September 4, 2024)
• Public update on project progress
• Discussion of Neighborhood Leaders Meeting scheduled for 9/18/24
• Discussion of distribution of the Neighborhood Survey
• Confirmation of next meeting date

The North Canton School Site Committee met and approved the minutes from August 21 and September 4, 2024. The committee discussed potential uses for the gymnasium, including senior programs, food distribution, after-school activities, and a basketball court. They also discussed the possibility of affordable housing and mixed-use development on the site, with concerns raised about traffic, parking, and eminent domain.

• Approved minutes from August 21 and September 4, 2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed potential gymnasium uses including senior programs, food distribution, and basketball
• Discussed affordable housing and mixed-use development possibilities
• Noted SPLOST funds available for gymnasium renovation
• Noted Canton Housing Authority funds available for demolition if needed
• Discussed concerns about traffic, parking, and eminent domain from church members
• Planned Dumpster Day to distribute neighborhood survey
• Deferred neighborhood leaders meeting if insufficient participation

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review and approve its August 14, 2024 draft minutes, receive public input, and address financial matters. It will discuss the upcoming City Council presentation scheduled for September 12, the Downtown Master Plan, and the first PATH stakeholder meeting. The board will also consider an Open Meetings and Open Records handout.

• Review and approve draft minutes from August 14, 2024
• Discussion of upcoming Council presentation on September 12
• Discussion of the Downtown Master Plan
• First PATH Meeting with Stakeholders
• Discussion of Open Meetings and Open Records handout

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda (adding an executive session for real estate) and the August 14, 2024 minutes. Members discussed the upcoming council presentation on September 12 and the Downtown Master Plan, with a formal recommendation to Council expected at the October meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda with addition of executive session to discuss real estate
• Approved August 14, 2024 minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider and vote on its agenda and the July 1, 2024 meeting minutes. A ten‑minute public comment period will be provided. Commissioners will review a design request (COA2408-017) for minor exterior modifications to an existing building at 196 North Street submitted by Rebecca Hinton. An informational update on the historic district expansion and revised design guidelines will also be presented.

• Approve agenda
• Approve July 1, 2024 draft minutes
• Ten‑minute public input session
• COA2408-017: design request for minor exterior modifications at 196 North Street (Applicant: Rebecca Hinton)
• Informational update on historic district expansion and residential design guidelines

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a request for minor exterior modifications at 196 North Street, including replacing rear stairs and boarding up a second door. The Commission also discussed the ongoing process for expanding the Historic District and updating residential design guidelines.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved exterior modifications at 196 North Street (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will first approve draft minutes from prior meetings. It will then consider several variance applications: a request to reduce the required 50‑foot buffer to 25 feet at 1671 Ball Ground Highway; a monument sign request at 149 Prominence Point Parkway; rear and front setback reductions for a covered porch at 731 East Main Street; and additional wall‑sign requests at 121 Marietta Highway. The board will vote on each of these items before adjourning.

• VAR2407-010 – Reduce required 50‑foot buffer to 25 feet at 1671 Ball Ground Highway
• VAR2407-011 – Permit monument sign within 30 ft of right‑of‑way on corner lot at 149 Prominence Point Parkway
• VAR2407-013 – Reduce rear setback for covered porch at 731 East Main Street
• VAR2407-014 – Reduce front setback for house/porch addition at 731 East Main Street
• VAR2408-003 & VAR2408-004 – Add additional wall signs at 121 Marietta Highway

The Canton Board of Appeals approved four variance requests and one sign request, and denied one sign request. All approvals were unanimous (7-0), while the denial of an additional wall sign at 121 Marietta Highway passed 5-2. The board also approved minutes from four prior meetings.

• Approved buffer reduction at 1671 Ball Ground Highway (7-0)
• Approved monument sign at 149 Prominence Point Parkway, subject to only one sign (7-0)
• Approved rear setback reduction for covered porch at 731 East Main Street (7-0)
• Approved front setback reduction for house/porch addition at 731 East Main Street (7-0)
• Denied additional wall sign at 121 Marietta Highway (5-2)
• Approved additional wall sign at 121 Marietta Highway (5-3)
• Approved minutes from April 22, May 13, May 20, and June 10, 2024 meetings (7-0 each)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review the draft minutes from its August 12 meeting and hear public input. It will discuss a request for proposals for marketing services and consider an Open Meetings and Open Records handout. The board will also receive updates on finances, staff, and sponsorship applications.

• Review of August 12 draft minutes
• Public input
• Discussion of Request for Proposals for marketing
• Discussion of Open Meetings and Open Records handout
• Sponsorships and applications

The September 9, 2024 meeting of the Canton Tourism Board was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made and no business was conducted.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding two zoning variance appeals. The body will also discuss several infrastructure projects, including the River Mill Pedestrian Bridge and water treatment plant replacements.

• Public hearing on appeals for VAR2405-001 and VAR2405-002 regarding landscape buffers and building setbacks
• Proposed $178,150.26 contract to BCC Engineering LLC for River Mill Trail Design
• Proposed caustic tank and line replacement at Canton Water Treatment Plant not to exceed $65,268.72
• Discussion of a grant pre-application for the River Mill Pedestrian Bridge Project
• Award of contract for annual financial auditing services

The Canton City Council unanimously approved two variance appeals (VAR2405-001 and VAR2405-002) to reduce the landscape buffer from 50 feet to 10 feet and the building setback from 50 feet to 20 feet for a property zoned Planned Development Mixed Use. The council also awarded a three-year financial auditing contract to Rushton, LLC and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Several items were discussed but not voted on, including the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a grant pre-application for the River Mill Pedestrian Bridge, and various engineering contracts.

• Approved variance appeals VAR2405-001 and VAR2405-002 to reduce landscape buffer to 10 feet and building setback to 20 feet (unanimous)
• Awarded annual financial auditing services contract to Rushton, LLC for fiscal years 2024-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to include Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2024 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned to Executive Session to discuss real estate and litigation (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will approve the June, July, and August 2024 financial statements. It will discuss the Taste of Canton event and consider several new items, including a grant for the La Cantina façade, a possible 2025 Shamrock Shuffle event, and other downtown event proposals. The meeting also includes comments from the president, the downtown director, and board members.

• Approval of June 2024 Financials
• Approval of July 2024 Financials
• Approval of August 2024 Financials
• La Cantina façade grant
• Possible new event for 2025 – Shamrock Shuffle (March 15‑16)

The board approved financial reports for June, July, and August 2024, and confirmed a previously approved facade grant for La Cantina, authorizing the treasurer to issue the check upon completion evidence. They also discussed the upcoming Taste of Canton event, a potential new 2025 event (Shamrock Shuffle), and plans for a presentation to the city council on September 12.

• Approved June 2024 financials (unanimous)
• Approved July 2024 financials (unanimous)
• Approved August 2024 financials (unanimous)
• Authorized treasurer to write check for La Cantina facade grant (previously approved)
• Added 'Public Input' to agenda (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a recent site visit and neighborhood leaders. The body will formally adopt survey questions in English and Spanish.

• Discussion of August 28th site visit
• Discussion regarding neighborhood leaders
• Formal adoption of English and Spanish survey questions

The North Canton Site Committee formally adopted proposed survey questions (English & Spanish) to gather community input on the gym facility and potential housing. They discussed using SPLOST and impact fees for renovations, with possible Canton Housing Authority demolition funds. The next meeting is set for September 11.

• Adopted survey questions as proposed by Councilmember Tolan
• Survey to be translated into Spanish and distributed via text, email, and utility bills

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will discuss several requests for zoning variances, including buffer reductions and setback changes. The board will also review draft minutes from meetings held between April and June 2024.

• 1671 Ball Ground Highway: Request to reduce required buffer from 50 feet to 25 feet
• 149 Prominence Point Parkway: Request to place a monument sign within 30 feet of right of way
• 731 East Main Street: Requests to reduce rear and front setbacks for a porch and house addition
• 121 Marietta Highway: Two requests to add additional wall signs

The Canton Board of Appeals held a work session to discuss six variance requests, including buffer reductions, sign placements, and setback adjustments. No formal decisions or votes were made on the cases; the board only discussed the applications. The meeting adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

• Discussed VAR2407-010: 50-foot buffer reduction to 25 feet at 1671 Ball Ground Highway
• Discussed VAR2407-011: monument sign placement within 30 feet of right-of-way at 149 Prominence Point Parkway
• Discussed VAR2407-013: rear setback reduction for covered porch at 731 East Main Street
• Discussed VAR2407-014: front setback reduction for house/porch addition at 731 East Main Street
• Discussed VAR2408-003: additional wall sign at 121 Marietta Highway
• Discussed VAR2408-004: additional wall sign at 121 Marietta Highway
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the June 12 meeting. Members will hear public input and follow up on an August 1 presentation to the city council. The commission will discuss projects planned for fiscal year 2025 and consider a proposal to create a Creative District.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of June 12, 2024, commission minutes
• Public input session
• Discussion of FY25 projects
• Board‑introduced proposal to create a Creative District

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission approved participating in an art project at the upcoming Bizarre Bash event, with several activity ideas discussed. The commission also approved the June meeting minutes and amended the agenda to include the Bizarre Bash item. No other formal decisions were made; the group discussed a potential Creative District but took no action.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Bizarre Bash to New Business (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved participation in an art project at Bizarre Bash (unanimous)

City Council

The North Canton Site Committee will meet on August 21, 2024 at City Hall. The committee will discuss the background of the site and set its goals and outcomes. It will also select a chair and schedule the next meeting.

• Selection of Chair
• Discussion of Background of the Site
• Discussion of Committee Goals and Outcomes
• Selection of Next Meeting Date

The City Council convened as the North Canton Site Committee and approved the agenda, selected Councilmember Tolan as Chair, and discussed the gym facility's condition, vandalism protection, and community feedback. A gym tour was scheduled for August 28 and the next meeting set for September 4. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural actions.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Selected Councilmember Tolan as Chair unanimously
• Scheduled gym tour for August 28
• Set next meeting for September 4

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will meet on August 21, 2024 at City Hall. The meeting will include routine approvals of the agenda and June 20 minutes, a public input period, a discussion summarizing the overturn of Chevron deference, and updates on the board’s 2024 goals.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of June 20, 2024 board minutes
• Public input session
• Discussion of the Chevron Deference being overruled
• Updates on 2024 environmental and sustainability goals

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board met on August 21, 2024, and approved the agenda and June minutes unanimously. Members discussed a summary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision ending Chevron deference, and reviewed updates to 2024 goals. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2024 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:01 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning map updates and variance appeals. The body is deciding on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, the Downtown Master Plan, and several infrastructure contracts.

• Award of Reinhardt College Parkway at Reservoir Road Intersection Improvement Project to Glosson Enterprises for $702,690.00
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Fee Schedule
• Task Order 12 for Canton Water Treatment Upgrade Feasibility Study to Black & Veatch for $83,545.00
• Public hearing on adoption of new Zoning Map for Unified Development Code Amendments
• Discussion on Master Plan Amendment MPA2404-010 regarding water tank requirements for Laurel Canyon Development

The Canton City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and fee schedule, along with several other items including a consent agenda for a professional services agreement and a road intersection project. The council also approved a fee schedule for the Harmon Park mini-pitch, a water treatment feasibility study task order, and the readoption of pension plan documents. Two items were deferred or withdrawn: a variance appeal was deferred to September 5, and a master plan amendment was withdrawn without prejudice.

• Approved FY2025 budget and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $702,690 Reinhardt College Parkway intersection project (unanimous)
• Approved Harmon Park mini-pitch fee schedule: $50/hour up to 4 hours, $15/hour for lights (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 12 for water treatment feasibility study to Black & Veatch, $83,545 (unanimous)
• Approved readoption of Defined Benefit Pension Plan documents (unanimous)
• Approved survey expenditure for Canton Building Authority property (unanimous)
• Deferred variance appeal VAR2405-001/002 to September 5 (unanimous)
• Withdrawn master plan amendment MPA2404-010 without prejudice (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve routine items such as the agenda and the June 7 minutes. It will receive updates on rents at Canton Village and on the Downtown Master Plan. The board will discuss and possibly act on an agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood to provide architectural and surveying services for concept design of the area along North Street.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the June 7, 2024 meeting
• Update on rents at Canton Village and discussion of potential repairs
• Update on the Downtown Master Plan
• Discussion and possible action on an agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural and surveying services for North Street

The Downtown Development Authority approved spending up to $150,000 for architectural and surveying services from Goodwyn Mills Cawood for the concept design of the area along North Street. The board also discussed rent issues, including Salvation Army's unpaid rent since January, and set a threshold for minor repairs. A draft of the Downtown Master Plan was reviewed, with adoption expected at the September 11th meeting.

• Approved GMC architectural/surveying services up to $150,000
• Set repair threshold: repairs $5,000 or less need no board approval; larger repairs require board review
• Agreed to present to Council at September 12th meeting (Hughes and Schmidt to work together)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will meet to review financials, staff updates, and sponsorship applications. The board is scheduled to discuss a Request for Proposals for marketing.

• Discussion of Request for Proposals for Marketing
• Review of sponsorships and applications
• Approval of June 10, 2024 minutes

The Canton Tourism Board approved an $8,000 sponsorship for the Bizarre Bash event on November 16, 2024, and approved reimbursing the City $230,936.12 for FY2023 expenses. The board also directed staff to post a marketing RFP and requisition new check stock. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $8,000 sponsorship for Bizarre Bash (motion carried)
• Approved $230,936.12 reimbursement to City for FY2023 expenses (motion carried)
• Directed staff to post marketing RFP on City and State websites (motion carried)
• Directed staff to requisition new check stock from Bank OZK

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will meet on August 7, 2024 to consider several community initiatives. Items on the agenda include the First Friday program, the Farmers Market, the Taste of Canton event, the Alleyway Project, and the 2024 Work Plan. The board will also handle routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and financials.

• First Friday
• Farmers Market
• Taste of Canton
• Alleyway Project
• 2024 Work Plan

The board approved the meeting agenda with a note to remove the June 2024 financials item, and approved the June 12, 2024 minutes as presented. Approval of the June 2024 financials was postponed to the next meeting because the treasurer was not present. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates on events and projects.

• Approved agenda with removal of June 2024 financials item (all in favor)
• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes as presented (all in favor)
• Postponed approval of June 2024 financials to next meeting

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers meeting on August 1, 2024 will open with a call to order, consider approval of the May 29, 2024 meeting minutes, receive an operations report, address any other business, set the date for the next meeting, and then adjourn. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Operations Report
• Discussion of other business
• Scheduling of next Board of Managers meeting

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers approved the Drain and Well Flushing Proposal from Schnabel Engineering, contingent on adding liability insurance language and a work completion term. The board also approved the minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting and scheduled a tabletop exercise for November 20, 2024.

• Approved May 29, 2024 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Drain and Well Flushing Proposal from Schnabel Engineering, contingent on insurance and completion terms (2-0)
• Scheduled Emergency Action Plan Tabletop Exercise for November 20, 2024 at Canton City Hall

City Council

The council will consider a professional services agreement with Brown and Caldwell. They will discuss awarding the Reinhardt College Parkway at Reservoir Road Intersection Improvement Project to Glosson Enterprises for $702,690. Public hearings will be held for a master plan amendment removing a water tank requirement in the Laurel Canyon development, and for annexation, rezoning, master plan, and conditional use permit requests from Pearidge Land Investments LLC. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Downtown Master Plan and a review of the FY2025 budget and fee schedule.

• Presentation of Downtown Master Plan by Kirsten Mote
• Public Hearing for Master Plan Amendment MPA2404-010 to remove water tank requirement in Laurel Canyon Development
• Public Hearing for Annexation ANNX2403-001, Rezoning RZON2403-002, Master Plan MP2405-005, and Conditional Use Permit CUP2404-002 submitted by Pearidge Land Investments LLC
• Discussion of Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell
• Award of Reinhardt College Parkway at Reservoir Road Intersection Improvement Project to Glosson Enterprises for $702,690

The Canton City Council approved the agenda as amended, postponing the public hearing for the Pearidge Land Investments LLC applications (annexation, rezoning, master plan, and conditional use permit) until October and requiring a new public input meeting. The council also heard a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 budget and fee schedule, with no formal action taken. A request to defer the Laurel Canyon water tank master plan amendment was discussed, with a vote expected at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended, postponing Pearidge Land Investments hearing to October (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred Laurel Canyon water tank amendment request to next meeting (no vote taken)
• Heard public hearing on FY2025 budget and fee schedule (no action taken)

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider a public hearing on the 2024 millage rate and approve several contracts for water infrastructure and road improvements totaling over $136,000.

• Public hearing on 2024 Millage Rate
• Approval of Black & Veatch waterline contracts ($39,716 and $27,103)
• Approval of Keck & Wood utility relocation ($43,750)
• Approval of Heath & Lineback bridge foundation study ($26,200)
• Approval of cable franchise fee of 5%

The City Council unanimously approved setting the 2024 millage rate at 5.4 mills after a public hearing. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a 5% cable franchise fee and several engineering contracts. Informational reports were given on a parks master plan and upcoming zoning cases.

• Approved 2024 millage rate at 5.4 mills (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 5% cable franchise fee and engineering contracts (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added executive session (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2024 council minutes (unanimous)
• Extended public input by 2.5 minutes (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will review and approve the June 20, 2024 draft minutes. The meeting includes a public input period, a presentation by David Long of Georgia Forestry, and a discussion of a summary titled “Chevron Deference Overruled” presented by Jared Teutsch. The board will also provide updates before adjourning.

• Review/Approval of June 20, 2024 draft minutes
• Public input session
• Presentation by David Long, Georgia Forestry
• Summary of Chevron Deference Overruled – Jared Teutsch
• Updates

The Canton Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board did not hold its July 17, 2024 meeting due to a lack of a quorum. As a result, no official votes or substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of a quorum

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 millage rate and review May financial reports. The agenda includes discussions on infrastructure contracts, zoning amendments, and utility relocation projects. The council will also consider requests for traffic signal funding and cable franchise fees.

• Public hearing for the 2024 millage rate
• Master Plan Amendment request to add residential use in Riverstone Pod B
• Contract for SR 20/I-575 water main replacement in the amount of $27,103.00
• Proposal for River Mill Pedestrian Bridge investigation in the amount of $26,200.00
• Contract for Reinhardt College Parkway utility relocation in the amount of $43,750.00

The Canton City Council approved a master plan amendment adding residential use in Riverstone Pod B for eight living units, with a condition requiring an 8-foot screening fence. The council also agreed to hear a developer's appeal of two denied variance requests for a Hospital Road townhome project, and approved a quitclaim deed and the sale of a small city lot on Short Drive. Several other items were discussed, including a proposed 5% cable franchise fee and a request for city funding toward a new hospital traffic signal, but no final decisions were recorded on those.

• Approved Master Plan Amendment MPA2404-001 for Riverstone Pod B with 8 living units and an 8-foot screening fence condition (unanimous)
• Approved quitclaim deed at 142 Reinhardt College Parkway to Signet Clinical, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of Short Drive property and purchase agreement from Generations Church of God, Inc. for $5,969.00 (unanimous)
• Agreed to hear two variance appeal requests (buffer and setback reductions) for Hospital Road townhome project (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2024 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the 2024 Historic District Residential Design Guidelines. The commission will also consider a possible expansion of the historic district.

• Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Historic District Expansion

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of the Historic District Residential Design Guidelines with two amendments, and separately recommended approval of the Historic District Expansion as presented. Both items are recommendations only; final decisions rest with City Council. The Commission also approved its June 3, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda, and briefly discussed maintenance enforcement at the Brian Center and the need for Open Meetings Act training.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved the June 3, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Amended accessory dwelling language to 'visible or not visible from the street' in the design guidelines approval matrix (7-0)
• Removed item #5 from the Residential Accessory Dwellings portion of the guidelines, page II-11 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of the Historic District Residential Design Guidelines with the approved changes (6-1, Kitchen opposed)
• Recommended City Council approval of the Historic District Expansion as presented (5-2, Kitchen and Wilson opposed)
• Adjourned at 6:33 p.m. (7-0)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The board will review and approve the minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation by Adam Dodson from Parks and Recreation.

• Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation by Adam Dodson, Parks and Recreation

The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 15, 2024, minutes. Parks and Recreation Manager Adam Dodson presented updates on environmentally friendly park installations and potential projects.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The board will review financial reports for March, April, and May 2024. Discussion topics include the Alleyway Project, Farmers Market, and Taste of Canton.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 minutes
• Review of March, April, and May 2024 financials
• Updates on Alleyway Project
• Discussion of Farmers Market and Taste of Canton

The board approved its bylaws following a final review. Financial reports for March, April, and May 2024 were also approved.

• Adopted bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved March 2024 Financials (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 Financials (unanimous)
• Approved May 2024 Financials (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes selecting a new Chair and discussing presentations for Fiscal Year 2025 projects. Additionally, the commission will address Public Art Master Plan training.

• Selection of Chair
• Discussion of presentation to Council for FY25 projects
• Public Art Master Plan Training
• Approval of May 1, 2024 minutes

The commission appointed new co-chairs and discussed potential FY25 projects for a report to the Mayor and Council. Members reviewed highlights of the Public Art Master Plan for future project planning.

• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Jamie Foreman and Jonathan Kesler as co-chairs (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review the May 13, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss financial reports. The agenda includes reviewing a funding application for the Chick-fil-a 5K Run and discussing requests for marketing proposals.

• Review of Chick-fil-a 5K Run funding application
• Discussion of Request for Proposals for Marketing
• Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Canton Tourism Board approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the upcoming Chick-fil-A 5K Run scheduled for August 17 at Etowah River Park. The board also reviewed website analytics for Explore Canton and approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting. Item 6B regarding a Request for Proposals for marketing was removed from the agenda.

• Approved agenda with item 6B removed (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Chick-fil-A 5K Run (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review several requests for zoning variances at 201 Hospital Road and 116 Juniper Street. These items include proposals to modify landscape buffers, building setbacks, and sidewalk requirements.

• Request to reduce landscape buffer from 50 feet to 10 feet at 201 Hospital Road
• Request to reduce building setback from 50 feet to 20 feet at 201 Hospital Road
• Request to modify sidewalk and beauty strip requirements at 201 Hospital Road
• Request to eliminate entrance gates at 201 Hospital Road
• Request to use pervious surface material in a parking area at 116 Juniper Street

The Canton Board of Appeals approved one variance and denied five others on June 10, 2024. A request by Trividad Juarez Mendoza to use pervious surface material in a parking/drive area at 116 Juniper Street was approved 6-0, subject to the applicant maintaining the gravel. Five requests by Eastwood Homes of GA, LLC related to 201 Hospital Road — reducing a 50-foot landscape buffer to 10 feet, reducing a 50-foot building setback to 20 feet, placing sidewalks along one side of the street, reducing the beauty strip from 2 feet to 1 foot, and eliminating gates on private streets — were each denied by 6-0 votes. No one spoke in opposition to the applications; Matt Ross spoke in support of the 201 Hospital Road requests.

• Approved pervious surface material for parking/drive area at 116 Juniper Street, subject to applicant maintaining the gravel (6-0)
• Denied reducing 50-foot landscape buffer to 10 feet at 201 Hospital Road (6-0)
• Denied reducing 50-foot building setback to 20 feet at 201 Hospital Road (6-0)
• Denied placing sidewalks along one side of the street at 201 Hospital Road (6-0)
• Denied reducing beauty strip from 2 feet to 1 foot at 201 Hospital Road (6-0)
• Denied eliminating gates on private streets at 201 Hospital Road (6-0)
• Amended agenda to hear VAR2405-006 first (6-0)
• Adjourned (6-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review minutes from the April 25, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes an update regarding Canton Village tenant notifications about firearm possession and a discussion on a potential property purchase.

• Update on Canton Village tenant notification regarding firearm possession
• Discussion and possible action on purchase of property
• Review/approval of April 25, 2024, minutes

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a Purchase and Sales Agreement for three parcels of property on North Street for $4.3 million. The board also approved a letter regarding tenant notification on firearm possession at Canton Village. No public input or financial updates were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved Purchase and Sales Agreement for 3 North Street parcels ($4.3M) (unanimous)
• Approved letter for distribution regarding Canton Village tenant firearm possession notification (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2024 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2024 millage rate and a master plan amendment for Riverstone Pod B. The agenda also includes discussions on a community land trust recommendation and a railroad crossing agreement. Additionally, the council will consider design services for the Reinhardt College Parkway and Highway 140 intersection.

• Public hearing for Case MPA2404-001 (Riverstone Pod B residential use)
• Public hearing for the 2024 millage rate
• Discussion on creating a Canton Community Land Trust
• $78,391.47 award for Reinhardt College Parkway and Highway 140 intersection design
• $82,059.27 estimate for a Georgia Northeastern Railroad crossing

City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a road resurfacing agreement with Cherokee County and design services for the Reinhardt College Parkway intersection. The council also authorized a railroad crossing agreement and construction estimate for the Water Plant Intake Screen project.

• Approved amended Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County for road resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $78,391.47 task order for Reinhardt College Parkway at Highway 140 design services (unanimous)
• Approved railroad crossing agreement with Georgia Northeastern Railroad Company LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $82,059.27 railroad crossing construction estimate (unanimous)
• Approved after-hours concrete pouring request for 201 Hospital Road with specific conditions (unanimous)
• Approved executive search agreement with The Chason Group for Economic Development Director (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The June 5, 2024, Downtown Development Authority meeting was cancelled. The scheduled agenda included an update on Canton Village tenant notifications and a discussion regarding a property purchase.

• Review of April 25, 2024, draft minutes
• Update on Canton Village tenant notification regarding firearm possession
• Discussion and possible action on property purchase

The Canton Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. As a result, no official decisions, votes, or actions were taken on the agenda items.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of a quorum

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications for minor exterior modifications to existing buildings: one at 130 East Main Street (revisions to a previously approved design) and one at 131 West Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• 130 East Main Street – revisions to a previously approved design (COA2401-100)
• 131 West Main Street – minor exterior modifications (COA2405-093)
• Approval of draft minutes from April 9, 2024

The Historic Preservation Commission approved two requests for minor exterior modifications to existing buildings. One request involved revisions to louvers, and the other focused on ADA accessibility upgrades.

• Approved revisions to louver size and addition of a second louver at 130 East Main Street (5-0)
• Approved ADA exterior modifications including ramps, landings, railings, and stairs at 131 West Marietta Street (6-0)
• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting, receive an operations report, and consider the 2025 budget. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2024
• Operations report
• Reading and consideration of 2025 budget

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers approved the proposed 2025 operating and capital budget. This approval is contingent on final approval by the Canton City Council and the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority Board. The board also approved the minutes from the previous April 12 meeting.

• Approved 2025 Intergovernmental Project, Operating and Capital budget (2-0), contingent on Canton City Council and Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority Board approval
• Approved April 12, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will discuss six variance requests, five from Eastwood Homes of GA, LLC for a property at 201 Hospital Road and one from Trividad Juarez Mendoza for 116 Juniper Street. The requests involve reducing landscape buffers, building setbacks, sidewalk requirements, and eliminating gates. The board will also take public input and introduce new items.

• 201 Hospital Road - Request to reduce required landscape buffer from 50 feet to 10 feet along northern borders
• 201 Hospital Road - Request to reduce building setback along external property lines from 50 feet to 20 feet
• 201 Hospital Road - Request to place sidewalks along one street on the proposed site plan
• 201 Hospital Road - Request to reduce required width of beauty strip along sidewalk from 2 feet to 1 foot
• 201 Hospital Road - Request to eliminate required gates at entrance point of private streets

The Board of Appeals held a work session to discuss six variance requests for a property at 201 Hospital Road and one for 116 Juniper Street. No votes were taken on any of the cases during this meeting. The session adjourned after a 6-0 vote to end the meeting.

• Discussed six variances for 201 Hospital Road (Eastwood Homes of GA, LLC)
• Discussed variance for 116 Juniper Street (Trividad Juarez Mendoza)
• No votes taken on any variance cases
• Adjourned meeting (6-0 vote)

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider several consent agenda items including a $2.8 million contract for the Brown Industrial Booster Pump Station, $810,800 for design and construction management of the Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge and sidewalk improvements, and a $90,000 task order for intersection improvements at Prominence Point Parkway. Under old business, the council will discuss a $324,800 slope repair contract for an unspecified sewer project. A public hearing is scheduled for a master plan amendment to allow residential use in Riverstone Pod B and a buffer variance.

• Award of Brown Industrial Booster Pump Station to Sol Construction for $2,836,320
• Approval of Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge and sidewalk design services to Practical Design Partners for $810,800
• Task Order 6 with Keck & Wood for Prominence Point Parkway intersection improvements at Publix/Walgreens driveway for $90,000
• Discussion and possible action on slope repair for Old Ball Ground Sewer Project to KAM Contracting for $324,800
• Master plan amendment (MPA2404-001) to add residential as allowed use in Riverstone Pod B and variance to reduce required buffer

City Council approved a series of infrastructure contracts via a consent agenda and separate vote, including a pump station and pedestrian bridge. The Council also approved a GDOT hold harmless agreement for a new traffic signal and denied a request to allow private fireworks at Etowah River Park.

• Approved Brown Industrial Booster Pump Station project to Sol Construction for $2,836,320.00
• Approved Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk design and management to Practical Design Partners for $810,800.00
• Approved slope repair for Old Ball Ground sewer project to KAM Contracting for $324,800.00
• Approved $90,000.00 task order with Keck & Wood for Prominence Point Parkway intersection improvements
• Approved GDOT Hold Harmless Agreement for traffic signal at Reservoir Drive and Reinhardt College Parkway
• Denied request to amend ordinance to allow private fireworks at Etowah River Park
• Approved professional services by TSW for South Canton Park
• Approved Public Safety Building Roofing Project

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will meet to nominate a Co-Chair and Secretary, review and possibly update its mission statement, and discuss the Georgia Releaf Program. The board will also consider goals and budget items. Public input will be taken.

• Nomination of a Co-Chair and Secretary
• Review of mission statement
• Discussion of Georgia Releaf Program
• Goals and budget discussion

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board approved a proposed FY 2025 budget totaling $11,000 for submission to Council. The board also appointed a Co-Chair and Secretary and established a list of 16 short- and long-term goals.

• Appointed Wendy Millen Carpenter as Co-Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Abbott as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 budget proposal of $11,000 for submission to Council (unanimous)
• Decided to defer Georgia Releaf Program participation to FY 2025

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will consider funding requests for three local events: DenimFest, Southern Tradition Car Show, and Riverfest. The board will also discuss a request for proposals for marketing services. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public input.

• Review and possible action on funding request for DenimFest
• Review and possible action on funding request for Southern Tradition Car Show
• Review and possible action on funding request for Riverfest
• Discussion of request for proposals (RFP) for marketing

The Board approved three separate funding requests for local events totaling $22,500. Members also discussed an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for marketing services.

• Approved $10,000 funding request for DenimFest
• Approved $2,500 funding request for Southern Tradition Car Show (contingent upon event information)
• Approved $10,000 funding request for RiverFest
• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request (VAR2403-001) to replace a monument sign within the right of way of Cumming Highway, with the proposed sign located within 30 feet of the street right-of-way lines. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and accept public input.

• Variance request to replace a monument sign within the right of way at 2202 Cumming Highway
• Proposed sign to be within 30 feet of intersection street right-of-way lines
• Approval of draft minutes from January 29, 2024 and February 12, 2024

The Board of Appeals approved a request to replace a monument sign at 2202 Cumming Highway. The sign had previously been removed by GDOT for the widening of Highway 20.

• Approved replacement of monument sign at 2202 Cumming Highway (3-0)
• Approved January 29, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review draft minutes from a special meeting, discuss an update on tenant notification regarding firearm possession at Canton Village, and consider the Canton Downtown Master Plan. A new item on the Hickory Flat Highway Plan is also on the agenda.

• Update on Canton Village tenant notification regarding firearm possession
• Canton Downtown Master Plan discussion
• Hickory Flat Highway Plan

The Downtown Development Authority meeting on May 8, 2024 was not held because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were taken up, and no decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded in the minutes. The listed items — including review of April 25 draft minutes, financials, an update on Canton Village tenant notification regarding firearm possession, the Canton Downtown Master Plan, the Hickory Flat Highway Plan, and training opportunities — appear only as agenda headings with no action recorded.

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss and possibly vote on several major spending items, including a $2,836,320 contract for the Brown Industrial Booster Pump Station, an $810,800 design contract for the Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge, and a $96,575 task order for West Main Street pedestrian corridor work. The council will also consider approving a contract for Axon body-worn and in-vehicle cameras with cloud storage, a loan agreement with the Canton Housing Authority for the TBG Residential low-income housing project, and a request from History Cherokee to defer a note payment on the East Marietta Street property. Other items include a zoning amendment to allow residential use in Riverstone Pod B, a discussion on creating a Community Land Trust, and a proclamation for Building Safety Month.

• Award of Brown Industrial Booster Pump Station project to Sol Construction for $2,836,320
• Award of Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge design services to Practical Design Partners for $810,800
• Task Order 5 with Practical Design Partners for West Main Street Pedestrian Corridor for $96,575
• Discussion and possible action on Axon body-worn and in-vehicle cameras with cloud storage
• Discussion and possible action on a loan agreement with Canton Housing Authority for the TBG Residential LIHTC project

The City Council unanimously approved a $1,032,448 contract for Axon body-worn and in-vehicle cameras and a Memorandum of Understanding to defer a $25,000 annual installment for History Cherokee. A Memorandum of Understanding for a loan to the TBG Residential Project passed 4-1, with Councilmember Roach voting against it. Several other items, including a $96,575 pedestrian corridor task order and a concrete bridge concept, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,032,448 Axon camera system (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for History Cherokee $25,000 deferral (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for TBG Residential Project loan (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $96,575 West Main Street task order (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Cherokee County SWAT team participation (unanimous)
• Approved Alternative 1 concrete bridge for River Mill District (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and April 18 minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The board will consider approving the proposed 2024-2025 budget and a facade grant for 210 East Main Street. Other items include approval of March and April 2024 financials, and updates on First Friday, Farmers Market, Taste of Canton, the Alleyway Project, and bylaw revisions.

• Approve proposed 2024-2025 budget
• Facade grant approval for 210 East Main Street
• Approval of March 2024 financials
• Approval of April 2024 financials
• Updates on First Friday, Farmers Market, Taste of Canton, Alleyway Project, and bylaw revisions

The board approved the proposed budget for 2024-2025 and a facade grant for 210 East Main Street. Members received updates on the Farmers Market and the postponement of Taste of Canton to the fall.

• Approved 2024-2025 Proposed Budget (AIF)
• Approved Facade Grant for 210 East Main Street (AIF, Dana abstained)
• Approved March and April 2024 Financials (AIF)
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes (AIF)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will consider approving the minutes from the March meeting, discuss the Sunnyside Mural, and review potential projects for fiscal year 2025. The agenda includes public input and new business items.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Sunnyside Mural
• Review of potential projects for FY 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting. Members discussed potential projects for fiscal year 2025 and received an update on the Sunnyside Mural start date.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from its April 15, 2024 meeting, then hold an executive session to discuss real estate matters before adjourning.

• Approval of Downtown Development Authority draft minutes from April 15, 2024
• Executive session to discuss real estate

The Canton Downtown Development Authority approved its meeting agenda and the draft minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting. The board also held an executive session to discuss real estate before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved draft minutes from April 15, 2024
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a work session to discuss a variance request (VAR2403-001) for a monument sign to be placed within the right of way of Cumming Highway, within 30 feet of the intersection street right of way lines at 2202 Cumming Highway. The board will also review draft minutes from January 29 and February 12, 2024, and take public input.

• Variance request VAR2403-001 for a monument sign in the right of way at 2202 Cumming Highway
• Review of draft minutes from January 29, 2024
• Review of draft minutes from February 12, 2024
• Public input period

The Canton Board of Appeals met on April 22, 2024 and discussed case VAR2403-0013, a request to place a monument sign within the right of way of Cumming Highway at 2202 Cumming Highway, within 30 feet of the intersection street right of way lines. Zoning Administrator S. Green explained the sign had been removed by GDOT for the widening of Highway 20, and the board held general discussion. No public input was offered and no decision on the application was recorded; the board adjourned by a 5-0 vote. The minutes also list draft minutes from January 29, 2024 and February 12, 2024 as attachments, but do not record any action approving them.

• Discussed VAR2403-0013, monument sign in Cumming Highway right of way at 2202 Cumming Highway — no vote recorded
• Adjourned (5-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will receive presentations on the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2023 Police Department Annual Report. The council will also consider approving the City of Canton Sustainability Plan, a pest control services contract, and an animal control agreement with Cherokee County. Additionally, they will discuss a letter of support for the TBG Senior Residential Project and several transportation and infrastructure items.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Rushton & Company
• Presentation of 2023 Annual Report from the Canton Police Department
• Approval of adopting the City of Canton Sustainability Plan
• Approval of a contract for pest control services
• Approval of Municipal Services Agreement for Animal Control between Canton and Cherokee County

The Canton City Council approved drafting a letter of support for the TBG senior residential project's application to Georgia's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and authorized the Mayor to sign it. Council also approved a resolution to submit a Transportation Improvement Project application and funding commitment for two State Route 140 projects, and approved a lighting agreement with GDOT for the Reinhardt College Parkway roundabout. The council approved an ADA Transition Plan update and a consent agenda covering a sustainability plan, pest control contract, and animal control agreement with Cherokee County. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn into executive session on real estate and litigation.

• Approved drafting a letter of support for TBG's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application and authorized the Mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to submit TIP Solicitation 2024 application and funding commitment for SR 140 at SR 5 projects (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing a Local Government Lighting Project Agreement with GDOT (unanimous)
• Approved ADA Transition Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: sustainability plan, pest control contract, Cherokee County animal control agreement (unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2024 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to add executive session (unanimous)
• Approved appointments: Jim Ledford to Board of Appeals, Teresa Ramsey to Tourism Board, Jared Teutsch to Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to review and approve its agenda and minutes from November 15, 2023, introduce new board members, and hear a presentation from Schneider Electric. Public input will also be taken. The meeting is largely procedural, with the Schneider Electric presentation being the main substantive item.

• Review/approval of draft minutes from November 15, 2023
• Introduction of new board members
• Schneider Electric presentation
• Public input period

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board reviewed a presentation from Schneider Electric regarding the city's Sustainability Plan. Public Works Operations Manager Kelly Pendley stated she will request the plan's adoption at the next council meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2023 minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review routine items including minutes and a financial update. The main action is a vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with TRG to use Tax Allocation District funds for the District on the Etowah Apartments. Public input is also scheduled.

• Approval of March 13, 2024 minutes
• Memorandum of Understanding with TRG for TAD funds at District on the Etowah Apartments
• Financial update
• Public input session

The Canton Downtown Development Authority approved a Memorandum of Understanding with TRG regarding the use of Tax Allocation District funds at the District on the Etowah Apartments. The board also reviewed a financial update and heard public input concerning firearms on government property at Canton Village.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved March 13, 2024 draft minutes
• Approved MOU with TRG for TAD funds at District on the Etowah Apartments
• Adjourned meeting

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 16, 2024 regular meeting and to review the operations report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2024 meeting
• Review of operations report

The Board of Managers met to review operational reports and approve previous records. No other substantive business was discussed or decided during the meeting.

• Approved February 16, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review routine items including minutes and a financial update, and will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with TRG regarding the use of Tax Allocation District funds at the District on the Etowah Apartments. Public input is also scheduled.

• Consideration to approve MOU with TRG for TAD funds at District on the Etowah Apartments
• Review of March 13, 2024 draft minutes
• Financial update
• Public input period

The April 10, 2024 Downtown Development Authority meeting was not held because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were taken up, including review of the March minutes, a financial update, and a proposed memorandum of understanding with TRG regarding the use of Tax Allocation District funds at the District on the Etowah Apartments. No decisions were made.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from March 4, 2024, and to elect officers. The main business is discussion and possible action on the Historic District Residential Design Guidelines and a proposed expansion of the Historic District, with a revised map attached. The meeting is open to the public.

• Election of officers
• Discussion and possible action on Historic District Residential Design Guidelines (2024)
• Discussion and possible action on Historic District Expansion with revised map

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission voted 6-0 to amend the draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines and continue working on them, allowing more time for public input and postponing the public hearing. The Commission also voted 6-0 to defer the proposed historic district expansion. Both items were discussed but not given final approval. The Commission re-elected Addie Price as Chairman and Joe Sellers as Vice Chairman, approved the March 4, 2024 minutes, and approved the agenda, all by 6-0 votes.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 4, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Re-elected Addie Price as Chairman and Joe Sellers as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Amended draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines, continued work, allowed more public input, and postponed public hearing (6-0)
• Deferred proposed historic district expansion (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:52 p.m. (6-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to approve the agenda and March minutes, hear public input, and review audited FY23 financials plus FY24 expenditures to date. The board will also discuss its mission/purpose and a possible request for proposals (RFP) for marketing services. Board members may introduce additional items before adjournment.

• Review of audited FY23 financials and FY24 expenditures to date
• Discussion of a possible RFP for marketing
• Approval of March 11, 2024 draft minutes
• Public input period
• Discussion of mission/purpose

The Canton Tourism Board approved the agenda and March minutes. They postponed a request for $10,000 in support for The Mill on Etowah's Denim Fest until the next meeting in May. The board also began discussing a potential Request for Proposal (RFP) for marketing services.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved March 11, 2024 draft minutes
• Postponed $10,000 support request for Denim Fest to May meeting
• Initiated discussion on creating a Marketing RFP

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on a text amendment for nonconforming parcels, then discuss and possibly act on several items including a TBG Residential project with a proposed loan, zoning map updates, a mural concept, theatre upgrades, and a quitclaim deed for Shipp Street. They will also review February financials and consider various contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing on text amendment for expansion of nonconforming parcels
• TBG Residential project presentation and proposed loan for Georgia Initiative for Community Housing
• Discussion and possible action on zoning map and Unified Development Code amendments
• Discussion and possible action on Canton Theatre lighting and sound upgrade
• Quitclaim deed to Canton Housing Authority for Shipp Street right-of-way and sewer easement

The City Council approved a contract for City Hall elevator modernization and adopted amendments to the Unified Development Code. Other actions included approving a mural concept, theatre upgrades, and a quitclaim deed for the Canton Housing Authority.

• Approved City Hall elevator modernization contract with Genesis not to exceed $132,203 (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment for the expansion of nonconforming parcels (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code text (unanimous)
• Approved Sunnyside mural concept (unanimous)
• Approved Canton Theatre lighting and sound upgrade project (unanimous)
• Authorized quitclaim deed to Canton Housing Authority for Shipp Street right of way and accepted sewer easement (unanimous)
• Approved March 15-17 and March 21 draft minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from March 7, 2024, and March 2024 financials. They will discuss old business including First Friday, Farmers Market, Taste of Canton, the Alleyway Project, bylaws, and the 2024 work plan, plus new business on the 2024-2025 budget, president's comments, and board member items.

• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2024
• Approval of March 2024 financials
• Discussion of First Friday, Farmers Market, and Taste of Canton events
• Alleyway Project update
• 2024-2025 budget discussion

The board approved a new date and location for the Taste of Canton event. Members reviewed the proposed 2024-2025 budget and updated the board on Farmers Market applications. March 2024 financials were not reviewed as they were unavailable.

• Moved Taste of Canton to September 12, 2024 at The Mill on Etowah (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including zoning map and Unified Development Code amendments, FY2023 budget amendments, and multiple engineering contracts. The agenda also includes discussions on park restroom renovations, a mural concept, theatre upgrades, and a text amendment for nonconforming parcels.

• Task Order 5 with Keck & Wood for Highway 140 utility relocation, $81,500
• Task Order 28 with Atkins for State Route 20 widening water system work, $26,651
• Change Order 1 for Highway 140 at Avery Road water line relocation to KAM Contracting, $73,100
• Task Order 6 for Marietta Highway/Riverstone Parkway at Highway 140 intersection design to Michael Baker International, $24,221.74
• Discussion on abandonment of alley between 120 and 140 Crisler Street

The Canton City Council unanimously approved Fiscal Year 2023 budget amendments to align actual expenditures with budgeted amounts. They also approved multiple engineering task orders for road and utility projects, a restroom renovation project for two parks, and the abandonment of an alley on Crisler Street. Several items, including zoning code updates and a theatre lighting upgrade, were discussed but deferred for action at future meetings.

• Approved FY2023 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Keck & Wood Task Order 5 for $81,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Atkins Task Order 28 for $26,651 (unanimous)
• Approved KAM Contracting Change Order 1 for $73,100 (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of alley between 120 and 140 Crisler Street (unanimous)
• Approved Brown Park and Etowah River Park restroom renovations not to exceed $85,621 (unanimous)
• Approved Michael Baker International Task Order 6 for $24,221.74 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus vehicle/equipment auction list (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 13, 2024 meeting and to hear public input. The agenda includes previously discussed topics, specifically the Sunnyside Mural and the West Main Arts Festival, with no new business listed. This is a routine meeting focused on ongoing cultural projects.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
• Public input period
• Discussion of Sunnyside Mural
• Discussion of West Main Arts Festival

The Cultural Arts Commission voted to recommend artist Graham Carraway for the Sunnyside Mural project. The commission also reviewed attendance figures for the West Main Arts Festival and discussed a potential art installation for the Community Garden.

• Recommended awarding Sunnyside Mural project to Graham Carraway (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agenda to add Community Garden to New Business (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council is holding its spring retreat at Cloudland Resort from March 15-17, 2024. The agenda consists of staff project updates and discussions on transportation, parks, community development, and administration, followed by governance and priority-setting sessions. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the retreat is for discussion and review.

• SR 140 projects, Downtown Master Plan, West Main Street Pedestrian Project, Hickory Flat Highway/Marietta Road projects
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan, Harmon Park, trail expansion/ARC Grant pedestrian bridge, South Canton Park concept
• City-wide zoning updates, Historic District expansion, North Canton Cottage Village, Tippens site, TBG/Former Dominium site
• Senior tax exemption/homestead exemption, Downtown Fire Station, hotel projects, Axon body cameras
• Condrey classification & compensation study, budget timeline, city-owned properties review

The City Council conducted a spring retreat from March 15-17 to receive staff updates on infrastructure, parks, and community development. The minutes record discussions and reviews of city projects and governance, but no formal votes or substantive decisions were made.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review routine items and discuss the city's Downtown Master Plan. The main action item is a presentation and consideration of a concept plan proposal for the Hickory Flat Highway gateway. The board will also hold an executive session for real estate matters.

• Consideration of Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Concept Plan Proposal
• Update on the City's Downtown Master Plan
• Approval of February 14, 2024 minutes
• Executive session for real estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved a concept plan proposal from Modern Mobility Partners for the Hickory Flat Hwy/Marietta Road area, and approved an easement on the city-owned property at 687 Marietta Hwy, authorizing the Chair to sign. The board also approved its February 14, 2024 minutes, amended its agenda to take up new business before old business, and received updates on the Downtown Master Plan and upcoming downtown events. Members entered and exited an executive session to discuss real estate. No vote tallies were recorded; each motion carried.

• Approved agenda as amended, moving New Business ahead of Old Business and adding an easement item (motion carried)
• Approved February 14, 2024 DDA minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Concept Plan Proposal by Modern Mobility Partners (motion carried)
• Approved easement on 687 Marietta Hwy and authorized the Chair to sign (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (motion carried)
• Exited executive session (motion carried)
• Adjourned (motion carried)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review February minutes, discuss financials, and consider a funding application. They will also explore future advertising and marketing ideas, including a proposal from Murphs Surf Advertising, and discuss the board's mission, committees, and new positions.

• Review of February 15, 2024 draft minutes
• Funding application discussion and possible action
• Murphs Surf Advertising proposal (Attachment 7A)
• Discussion of mission/purpose statement
• Event/promo committees and new board positions

The Board approved funding for advertising on tubes and a bus via Murphs Surf Shop. It also approved two $5,000 sponsorships for local events. Several items, including funding applications and Denim Fest action, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved $11,100 for advertising on 300 tubes and one bus via Murphs Surf Shop
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Wing & Rock event
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Taste & Brews
• Approved February 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred funding application to April meeting
• Deferred action on Denim Fest to a future meeting

City Council

The City of Canton Tax Exemption Study Committee is meeting to continue its discussion of Canton's senior tax exemption. The agenda includes approval of the February 8, 2024 draft minutes and then the continued discussion item. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda beyond the minutes approval.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 8, 2024
• Continued discussion of Canton's senior tax exemption

The board discussed the proposed senior tax exemption referendum and the impact of the Cherokee County Fire Services Agreement. Members agreed to hold town hall meetings and requested tax assessment figures to evaluate exemption options. No final policy decisions were made.

• Approved February 8, 2024 Tax Exemption Study Committee minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from February 15, 2024, and February 2024 financials. Under old business, they will discuss Glow Night, the 2024 Canton Farmers Market, by-laws, a facade grant for Local Color Studio, the 2024 work plan, and a spring mixer. New business includes Taste of Canton on May 9, president's comments, and board member introduced items.

• Approval of February 2024 financials
• 2024 Canton Farmers Market discussion
• Local Color Studio Facade Grant
• 2024 Work Plan review
• Taste of Canton event on May 9

The board approved the February 2024 financials and a facade grant for Local Color Studio. Members discussed the 2024 Farmers Market application process and the 2024 Work Plan. The board is reviewing proposed by-laws and preparing the 2025 budget.

• Approved February 2024 Financials (AIF)
• Approved Local Color Studio Facade Grant (AIF)
• Approved meeting agenda (AIF)
• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes (AIF)

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to hear a presentation on the South Canton Park schematic design, review January financials, and discuss a proposed zoning map update. Action items include a road resurfacing agreement with Cherokee County, possible alley abandonment on Crisler Street, and several utility-related contracts and change orders.

• Presentation of South Canton Park schematic design by TSW Planning
• Discussion of resurfacing intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County
• Possible abandonment of alley between 120 and 140 Crisler Street
• Task Order 5 with Keck & Wood for Highway 140 utility relocation, $81,500
• Change Order 1 for Highway 140 at Avery Road water line project to KAM Contracting, $73,100

The Canton City Council approved a resurfacing intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County for $516,896.59, with Bartow Paving awarded the bid. Council also approved a five-year engineering services agreement with Schnabel Engineering, LLC for dam monitoring at a total project cost not to exceed $300,000, with the City responsible for 25%. Several other items were discussed but not decided, including a proposed alley abandonment on Crisler Street, three utility task orders, a water tank maintenance contract amendment, and a change order for a water line relocation project. The council also received a presentation on the South Canton Park schematic design, estimated at $6.9 million, and an update on the proposed zoning map.

• Approved agenda as amended to add Item 11F (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2024 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resurfacing Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County for $516,896.59 (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Schnabel Engineering, LLC for five-year term, total project cost not to exceed $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved board appointments: Jeff Adams to Board of Appeals, Raul Cifuentes to Downtown Development Authority, Nathan Rich to Historic Preservation Commission, Bryan Roach and Brooke Schmidt to Canton Marketplace CID, Tracye Busbee to Ethics Board, Deb Payne to Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board, Lee Stafford and Bethany Stafford to Ethics Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider approving its February 5, 2024 minutes, then discussing and possibly acting on updated Historic District Residential Design Guidelines and a potential Historic District Expansion. The agenda also includes items introduced by commission members. No specific dollar amounts or property addresses are listed for these actions.

• Consideration to approve minutes from February 5, 2024
• Discussion and possible action on Historic District Residential Design Guidelines 2024
• Discussion and possible action on Historic District Expansion
• HPC member introduced items

The Historic Preservation Commission decided to postpone the public hearing for the Historic District Residential Design Guidelines to allow for more public input and revisions. The Commission also voted to pause the proposed historic district expansion for one month.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 5, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Postponed public hearing and continued work on Residential Design Guidelines (5-0)
• Paused historic district expansion for one month (5-0)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will meet to approve minutes from December 2023, receive an operations report, and review a contract with Schnabel Engineering for inspection services. The meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2024, at the reservoir operations building.

• Review and consideration of Schnabel Engineering's inspection contract
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2023 meeting
• Operations report presentation

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers approved proceeding with the intake vault design project, regardless of whether City of Canton permits are required. Cost quotes presented were $40,230 without permits and $64,682 with the city's proposed permits. The board also reviewed a revised Schnabel Engineering inspection contract with section VII(c) removed; no board vote on that contract is recorded, and it will be presented to CCMWA's Board on February 19, 2024, and Canton's City Council on March 7, 2024. The December 15, 2023 minutes were approved 2/0.

• Approved minutes of the December 15, 2023 regular meeting (2/0)
• Approved proceeding with the intake vault design project regardless of whether permits are required
• Reviewed revised Schnabel Engineering inspection contract with section VII(c) removed; no board vote recorded
• Scheduled next regular meeting for April 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m. at the Reservoir Operations Office

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a discussion and possible action on a conditional use permit (CUP) for a social club, civic, or fraternal organization at 108 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 110A. The council will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County for road resurfacing. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Discussion and possible action on Case CUP2312-001: request to operate a social club, civic or fraternal at 108 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 110A
• Discussion of Resurfacing Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a social club at 108 Riverstone Parkway. Council also authorized moving forward with historical signage for the Stumptown community and appointed a new member to the Tourism Board.

• Approved CUP2312-001 for a social club at 108 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 110A with five conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved concept for Stumptown community historical signage for History Cherokee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jacki Wickersham to the Canton Tourism Board (Unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2024 Special Called Work Session and Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will meet to approve minutes from January 11, 2024, and discuss its vision, mission statement, and financials. The board will also discuss and possibly approve a funding application, along with future advertising and marketing ideas.

• Approval of draft minutes from January 11, 2024
• Discussion of vision/goal for the board
• Review of financials
• Discussion and possible approval of a funding application
• Discussion of future advertising and/or marketing ideas

The Board approved the January 11, 2024, meeting minutes and established a new recurring meeting schedule for the second Monday of each month. No formal action was taken on funding applications or advertising proposals.

• Approved January 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Set future meetings for the 2nd Monday of each month at 3pm
• Deferred funding application approval to the next meeting

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will meet to approve minutes and financials, and discuss upcoming events including the Chocolate Walk, Glow Night on March 2, the 2024 Farmers Market, a Spring Mixer on March 12, and a request to reschedule the March board meeting.

• Approval of November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024 financials
• Discussion of Chocolate Walk event
• Discussion of Glow Night on March 2
• Discussion of 2024 Canton Farmers Market
• Spring Mixer on March 12 at Local Color

The Canton Main Street Board approved its agenda and the January 9, 2024 draft minutes, then approved the November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024 financials. Members discussed old and new business items including the Chocolate Walk, Glow Night on March 2, the 2024 Canton Farmers Market going live 3/1/24, a Spring Mixer on March 12 at Local Color, and a request to move the March board meeting from the 6th. The meeting adjourned; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda (motion by Dana, second by Celeste, AIF)
• Approved January 9, 2024 draft minutes (motion by Celeste, second by Brandi, AIF)
• Approved November 2023 financials (motion by Dana, second by Celeste, AIF)
• Approved December 2023 financials (motion by Dana, second by Celeste, AIF)
• Approved January 2024 financials (motion by Dana, second by Celeste, AIF)
• Adjourned (motion by Dana, second by Celeste, AIF)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the Downtown Master Plan public outreach event held in January and receive an update on Canton Village leases. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, financials, and board chair discussion.

• Discussion of the Downtown Master Plan Public Outreach Event in January
• Update of Canton Village Leases
• Discussion of DDA Board Chair

The board appointed a new Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer. Members discussed the January Downtown Master Plan public outreach event and current Canton Village leases.

• Appointed Jennifer Hughes as Chair
• Appointed Tammy Perkins as Vice-Chair
• Appointed Brooke Schmidt as Treasurer
• Approved February 14, 2024 agenda
• Approved January 10, 2024 minutes

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will consider approving minutes from December 2023, hear public input, and discuss previously covered topics including the Brown Park Stage, Sunnyside Mural, and West Main Arts Festival. New business includes 2024 projects.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023
• Public input period
• Brown Park Stage discussion
• Sunnyside Mural discussion
• West Main Arts Festival discussion

The Cultural Arts Commission approved its December 13, 2023 minutes unanimously and heard staff updates on three previously discussed topics. Staff liaison Kristin Norton Green reported that based on estimates the Brown Park Stage project will not move forward, though the commission said it is interested in pursuing it on a smaller scale. She also reported that all three Sunnyside Mural concepts were received, with the Selection Committee set to decide on February 29. The group discussed potential 2024 projects but made no decisions on them, and no public input was offered.

• Approved December 13, 2023 minutes unanimously (Federico moved, Shampine seconded)
• No vote taken on Brown Park Stage; staff reported project will not move forward at current scale, commission expressed interest in a smaller version
• No vote on Sunnyside Mural; Selection Committee to meet February 29 to decide among 3 concepts
• No decisions made on potential 2024 projects (Halloween Parade, T-Shirt, North St Trash Enclosure, Public Art Grant, Paint/Mosaic flower pots on North St, Fincher Park Photo Opp)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one to reduce a required landscape strip from 10 feet to 7 feet at the Chick-fil-A on Cumming Highway, and another to increase a monument sign height to 15 feet on Marietta Highway. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• VAR2311-002: Request to reduce 10-foot landscape strip to 7 feet at Chick-fil-A, 2048 Cumming Highway, by Danielle Sheridan.
• VAR2312-002: Request to increase monument sign height to 15 feet at 1666 Marietta Highway.
• Approval of draft minutes from December 18, 2023, and January 8, 2024.

The Canton Board of Appeals approved a request to reduce a landscape strip from 10 feet to 7 feet at the Chick-fil-A at 2048 Cumming Highway. The board denied a request to increase a monument sign height to 15 feet at 1666 Marietta Highway. Both votes were 3-0. The board also approved the December 18, 2023 and January 8, 2024 meeting minutes by 3-0 votes.

• Approved reduction of landscape strip from 10' to 7' at Chick-fil-A, 2048 Cumming Highway (3-0)
• Denied increase of monument sign height to 15' at 1666 Marietta Highway (3-0)
• Approved December 18, 2023 Board of Appeals minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 8, 2024 Board of Appeals minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council is convening as a Tax Exemption Study Committee to discuss the city's senior tax exemption. The meeting includes introductions, background information, and committee discussion on next steps.

• Discussion of the City's Senior Tax Exemption
• Committee discussion and next steps

The City Council Tax Exemption Study Committee met to discuss the history and factors regarding the City’s Senior Tax Exemption. The committee reviewed property tax calculations and discussed potential options for the City. No formal decisions were made during this meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness application for minor exterior modifications to an existing building at 130 East Main Street. The commission will also discuss draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• COA2401-100: 130 East Main Street – design request for minor exterior modifications by applicant Kandace Walker-Bunda
• Discussion of draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a request for minor exterior modifications at 130 East Main Street. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minor exterior modifications at 130 East Main Street with condition that fabric enclosure be black (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to operate a social club at 108 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 110A, and discuss a proposed local amendment to the plumbing code for water efficiency. The council will also consider reallocating funding for the Canton Down Payment Assistance Program, approving engineering service agreements with Freese and Nichols, Inc. and Charles Abbott Associates, and amending the school safety zone map.

• Public hearing on CUP2312-001 for a social club at 108 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 110A
• Discussion and possible action on reallocating funding for the Canton Down Payment Assistance Program
• Approval of professional engineering services agreements with Freese and Nichols, Inc. and Charles Abbott Associates
• Discussion of Task Order 11 with Black & Veatch for odor control monitoring for $23,913.00
• Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 health insurance renewal for the City of Canton

City Council allocated $125,000 for the 2024 Canton Down Payment Assistance Program and approved several professional service agreements. The council also authorized a $23,913 contract for odor control monitoring in the Great Sky neighborhood and approved the 2024-2025 health insurance renewal.

• Allocated $125,000 for Canton Down Payment Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved $23,913 Task Order 11 with Black & Veatch for odor control monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 health insurance renewal with Anthem via MarkIII (unanimous)
• Approved $2,884.52 reimbursement to Park Village for electric bills (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for plumbing code water efficiency amendment for DCA submission (unanimous)
• Approved Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including engineering agreements with Freese and Nichols, Inc. and Charles Abbott Associates, and School Safety Zone Map amendment (unanimous)
• Approved various board appointments for Ethics, Building Authority, Appeals, Historic Preservation, Tourism, Cultural Arts, Main Street, and Environmental boards (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a special called work session to discuss zoning items currently in abeyance and to plan a retreat. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of abeyance related zoning items
• Retreat planning discussion

The Canton City Council held a special work session to discuss proposed zoning changes. Council members decided to remove residential zoning modifications from the current proposal and will adopt the remaining zoning changes in March. They also agreed to further review residential categories and move forward with historic district guidelines.

• Residential zoning changes removed from current proposal
• Remaining zoning changes scheduled for adoption in March
• Further discussion on residential zoning categories planned
• Historic district guidelines expansion approved for adoption
• Spring retreat planning input requested from Council
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals met on January 29, 2024, and discussed a request to increase a monument sign height to 15 feet at 1666 Marietta Highway, but did not vote on the matter. The board reviewed draft minutes from December 18, 2023, and January 8, 2024, noting a missing word in the December minutes. No public input was received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. after a 6-0 vote to adjourn.

• No vote taken on request to increase monument sign height to 15 feet at 1666 Marietta Highway
• Reviewed draft minutes from December 18, 2023; noted missing word 'application' in Section 4
• Reviewed draft minutes from January 8, 2024; no changes noted
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a $2.8 million loan to the Canton Housing Authority, a street abandonment on Shipp Street, and a $75,000 grant for a mini pitch at Harmon Park. Other items include agreements for engineering services, a request to operate a social club, and appointments for municipal court solicitors and public defender.

• Presentation of a $75,000 LISC grant award for Harmon Park's Mini Pitch by the Cherokee Youth Foundation
• Discussion and possible action on Shipp Street abandonment
• Discussion and possible action on a $2.8 million 30-year loan agreement to the Canton Housing Authority
• Discussion and possible action on an intergovernmental agreement for demolition of the former Tippens School property
• Discussion and possible action on appointment of solicitors and public defender for Municipal Court

The City Council approved a 30-year loan of $2.8 million to the Canton Housing Authority for the Tanner Place project. The Council also authorized the demolition of the former Tippens School property and approved the abandonment of a portion of Shipp Street.

• Approved $2.8M 30-year loan to Canton Housing Authority for Tanner Place project (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement to demolish former Tippens School property, excluding the gym (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of Shipp Street right of way on Canton Housing Authority property (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Derrick, Audrey Conley, Seth Stroud, and Benson Chambers as Solicitors and Christopher Bishop as Public Defender for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Boards and Commissions Review Committee recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Cory Wilson to the Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review and approve November 2023 minutes, hear public input, and discuss several items including a revised funding request application, previously submitted funding requests for events like the Etowah Wildlife Expo and Peaberry Film Festival, and possible reimbursement to the city for FY 2023 expenses paid on the board's behalf.

• Discussion of revised 'Application for Funding Requests'
• Review of previously submitted funding requests: Etowah Wildlife Expo, Peaberry Film Festival, Southern Tradition Car Show, History Cherokee
• Discussion and possible approval of reimbursement to the city for FY 2023 expenses paid on behalf of the CTB
• Review of CTB mission statement and financials

The Board approved the proposed budget and granted funding for the Etowah Wildlife Expo, WPSL, and the Peaberry Film Festival. Several items, including the mission statement and funding application revisions, were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved proposed budget (Motion carried)
• Approved $15,000 support for WPSL (Motion carried)
• Approved $10,000 support for Etowah Wildlife Expo (Motion carried)
• Approved $8,000 one-time sponsorship for Peaberry Film Festival (Motion carried)
• Approved November 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Motion carried)
• Tabled CTB Mission Statement
• Tabled revised Application for Funding Requests
• Tabled Southern Tradition Car Show discussion until April

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review and approve December 2023 minutes, discuss financials, and consider old and new business items. Key topics include a Downtown Master Plan public outreach update from Modern Mobility Partners and a discussion of leases at Canton Village, including notifications to current tenants.

• Downtown Master Plan Public Outreach update from Modern Mobility Partners
• Discussion of leases at Canton Village and notifications to current tenants

The Downtown Development Authority approved the draft minutes from December 13, 2023. The board discussed a proposed letter to Canton Village tenants regarding a recent acquisition and rent payment details, with staff to review the letter with the City Attorney. No formal votes were taken on new business items.

• Approved December 13, 2023 draft minutes
• Discussed proposed tenant notification letter for Canton Village leases
• Staff to review lease notification letter with City Attorney

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from December 6, 2023, and November and December financials. They will hear reports from partner organizations, discuss old business including the 2024 budget and facade grant budget, and consider new items like the Chocolate Walk and Glo Night events.

• Approval of November and December financials
• Discussion of 2024 budget and facade grant budget
• Christmas in Canton, Merry Market/Christmas Parade, Holiday Mixer recap
• Chocolate Walk on Feb. 3rd, 11am-5pm
• Glo Night on Mar. 2nd

The Board approved an amended budget proposal for the City Council and authorized the purchase of software for the upcoming Farmers Market. Members also scheduled a board retreat for February 15 and approved the Glo Night event contingent upon budget feasibility or external sponsorship.

• Amended agenda to include Farmers Market discussion (Approved)
• Approved December 6, 2023 minutes (Approved)
• Approved presentation of $25k amended budget to City Council (Approved)
• Approved $2,880 software purchase for Farmers Market (Approved)
• Approved Glo Night event pending budget feasibility or sponsorship (Approved)
• Scheduled February board meeting for February 15 at 9:00 am (Approved)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review a design request for exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Building D, Suite 401. Members will also discuss draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines.

• Exterior modification request: 225 Reformation Parkway, Building D, Suite 401
• Discussion of Draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a design request for exterior modifications to a building at 225 Reformation Parkway. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 4, 2023.

• Approved exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Building D, Suite 402, with the condition that the fabric enclosure be black (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a variance request from Mavis Tire to exceed the maximum number of allowed parking spaces at 85 Laurel Canyon Circle. The board will also elect officers, approve minutes from previous meetings, and take public input.

• VAR2310-001: Request to exceed maximum allowed parking spaces for Mavis Tire at 85 Laurel Canyon Circle
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from September 25, November 13, and November 27, 2023 meetings
• Public input period

The Canton Board of Appeals elected David Johnson as Chairman and Dustin Davey as Vice Chairman by a 6-0 vote. The board approved minutes from its September 25, November 13, and November 27, 2023 meetings, each by 6-0 votes. The board approved a request by Mavis Tire at 85 Laurel Canyon Circle to exceed the maximum number of allowed parking spaces, subject to no additional trees being removed, by a 6-0 vote. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing on the application.

• Elected David Johnson as Chairman and Dustin Davey as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Approved September 25, 2023 draft minutes (6-0)
• Approved November 13, 2023 draft minutes (6-0)
• Approved November 27, 2023 draft minutes (6-0)
• Approved Mavis Tire request to exceed maximum allowed parking spaces at 85 Laurel Canyon Circle, subject to no additional trees being removed (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss and possibly act on a five-year update to the city's comprehensive plan. They will also consider a telecommunications and right-of-way management program with the Georgia Municipal Association. Other items include informational reports on a conditional use permit for a social club at 108 Riverstone Parkway and November financials.

• Discussion and possible action on five-year update to Canton's Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion and possible action to execute a Telecommunications and Right of Way Management Program with the Georgia Municipal Association
• Informational item: Request to operate a Social Club, Civic or Fraternal at 108 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 110A (Case CUP2312-001)
• Review of November Financials
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024 and board appointments

City Council approved a five-year update to the city's Comprehensive Plan and entered a right-of-way management program with the Georgia Municipal Association. The council also appointed a Mayor Pro Tem and filled several board positions.

• Adopted five-year update to Canton’s Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved telecommunications and right of way management program with Georgia Municipal Association (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan Ingram as Acting City Manager (unanimous)
• Appointed Dwayne Waterman as Mayor Pro Tem for 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Brooke Schmidt to Downtown Development Authority (5-1)
• Appointed Tannish Welch to Canton Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed David Moody to Canton Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved December 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)