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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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