Canton public meetings in 2025

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will first consider approval of the agenda and discuss the draft minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It will then review VAR2511-003, a variance request for 455 Longview Street submitted by Josiah Battaglia. An information‑only item, APP2512-001, presents an appeal of a director's decision concerning 282 Inman Circle (Riverstone Retreat). The board will also discuss the dates for its 2026 meetings before adjourning.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Discuss draft minutes from the October 13, 2025 Board of Appeals meeting
• Review VAR2511-003 variance request for 455 Longview Street (Josiah Battaglia)
• Information‑only appeal APP2512-001 for 282 Inman Circle (Riverstone Retreat)
• Discuss and set 2026 Board of Appeals meeting dates

The Board voted unanimously to add an executive session to the agenda to discuss potential litigation. The amended agenda was then approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote to an executive session for further discussion of the litigation matter.

• Add executive session to agenda (6-0) approved
• Approve amended agenda (6-0) approved
• Adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation (6-0) approved

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review and potentially approve a contract for the North Street Gateway Project. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting.

• Consideration to approve Carroll Daniel as Construction Manager at Risk for the North Street Gateway Project

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda and adopted the December 10 minutes. The board also approved Carroll Daniel as the Construction Manager at Risk for the North Street Gateway Project and authorized the chair to sign the contract. All motions carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved December 10 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Carroll Daniel as Construction Manager at Risk for North Street Gateway Project and authorized chair to sign contract (motion carried)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will meet to approve draft minutes from October 2025 and review the latest operations report. The agenda includes a discussion of other business and the scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 10, 2025
• Review of the Operations Report
• Discussion of other business
• Scheduling of the next Board of Managers meeting

The board approved the October 10, 2025 draft minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved adding an executive‑session item to the agenda by a 2‑0 vote. The next regular meeting was set for February 6, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved October 10, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved addition of executive session to agenda (2-0)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for February 6, 2026
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the city's impact fee methodology and the Capital Improvements Element Amendment. The body will also consider several contracts for pump station odor control and pedestrian bridge administration.

• Public hearing on update to City of Canton Impact Fee Methodology and Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on Capital Improvements Element Amendment
• Proposed $259,485 contract with Black & Veatch for Great Sky Pump Station Odor Control Design
• Proposed $97,500 contract with BCC Engineering, LLC for River Mill Pedestrian Bridge and Trail administration
• Discussion on replacing Laurel Canyon Parkway guardrail using a Safety Action Plan Grant

The council approved an updated impact fee methodology and fee schedule with a 5‑1 vote and transmitted a capital‑improvements element amendment with the same vote count. It also ratified three appointments to the Cherokee Regional Land Bank Authority and approved an interim appointment to the Downtown Development Authority board. Contracts were approved for odor‑control design ($259,485) and River Mill bridge administration services ($97,500), both unanimously.

• Approved update to Impact Fee Methodology and Fee Schedule (5‑1)
• Approved transmission of Capital Improvements Element Amendment (5‑1)
• Ratified appointments of Greg Elder, David Moody, and Ashley Holcomb to Cherokee Regional Land Bank Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Great Sky Pump Station Odor Control Design contract, not to exceed $259,485 (unanimous)
• Approved River Mill Pedestrian Bridge and Trail construction administration services, not to exceed $97,500 (unanimous)
• Approved interim appointment of Mayor Bill Grant to Downtown Development Authority board (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a Year in Review Work Session to discuss 2025 activities and the 2026 outlook. Department heads will provide updates on various city services.

• 2025 Review & 2026 Outlook presentations from 11 city departments

The December 12, 2025 meeting was a work session to review 2025 accomplishments and preview 2026 projects across departments. Council members and city staff presented data on inspections, communications, development, finance, public works, police, and other areas. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet on December 10, 2025 at City Hall. The board will review and approve prior minutes, discuss possible reimbursement to the City for expenses, and consider signature authority on demand accounts. Updates will be provided on the Downtown Fire Station, North Street Gateway Redevelopment, Hickory Flat Highway Gateway, and the Downtown Hotel feasibility study.

• Discussion of reimbursement to the City for expenses
• Discussion of signature authority on demand accounts
• Update on Downtown Fire Station
• Update on North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project
• Update on Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The board deferred consideration of a reimbursement to the city until the next meeting. Members agreed to send another reminder letter to tenants of the Cherokee North Apartments about the January 31, 2026 vacate date. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved November 18 minutes (motion carried)
• Deferred reimbursement consideration to next month’s meeting
• Agreed to send reminder letter to Cherokee North Apartments tenants
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will meet to approve monthly expense reimbursements from the City. The board will also discuss strategic planning, the annual Explore Canton event, and sponsorships for the Southern Tradition Car Show.

• Approval of reimbursement invoice from City for monthly expenses
• Annual Explore Canton event discussion
• Sponsorships and applications for Southern Tradition Car Show
• Updates from Finance, Marketing, and Community Engagement committees

The board moved to approve the meeting agenda and the November 3 minutes. A motion was made to approve a reimbursement invoice for monthly expenses. The board also moved to table a $5,000 sponsorship request for the Southern Tradition Car Show. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approval motion (outcome not recorded)
• November 3 minutes approval motion (outcome not recorded)
• Reimbursement invoice approval motion (outcome not recorded)
• Sponsorship request for Southern Tradition Car Show tabled (outcome not recorded)
• Board adjourned (motion passed)

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss and possibly act on several contract proposals, including a $259,485 design for odor control at the Great Sky Pump Station and a $97,500 contract for River Mill pedestrian bridge services. Council members will also review multiple zoning amendment requests, a sewer credit agreement for Northside Hospital Cherokee's cooling tower, and maintenance items such as roof repair for the Public Safety Building and street‑light upgrades on River Green. The meeting includes routine agenda approval, minutes adoption, and public input.

• Discussion of Great Sky Pump Station odor‑control design – estimated $259,485
• Discussion of BCC Engineering services for River Mill Pedestrian Bridge – $97,500
• Request to rezone 264 Marietta Highway from Office‑Institutional to General Commercial
• Request to rezone 100 Cherokee Street from R‑20 Single‑Family to Central Business District
• Agreement to provide a sewer credit for Northside Hospital Cherokee's cooling tower

The council approved several major projects, including a $2.2 million replacement of all membranes at the Water Pollution Control Plant and a sewer‑credit agreement for Northside Hospital Cherokee. It also approved a roof replacement for the Public Safety Building, the replacement of River Green streetlights with a shared‑cost plan, and the annex and rezoning of the Fate Conn Road parcel to R‑10 for up to 15 homes. The council denied the rezoning of 100 Cherokee Street to a Central Business District and rejected the AtkinsRealis change‑order request. All actions were approved or denied unanimously.

• Approved $2.2M membrane replacement at Water Pollution Control Plant (unanimously)
• Approved sewer‑credit agreement for Northside Hospital Cherokee (unanimously)
• Approved roof replacement for Public Safety Building, up to $37,600 (unanimously)
• Approved replacement of River Green streetlights with cost‑share plan (unanimously)
• Approved annex and rezoning of Fate Conn Road parcel to R‑10 for up to 15 homes (unanimously)
• Denied rezoning of 100 Cherokee Street from R‑20 to CBD (unanimously)
• Denied AtkinsRealis change‑order request for Water Pollution Control Plant (unanimously)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (unanimously)

Canton Building Authority

The Canton Building Authority will meet to review and possibly approve a contract with Hogan Construction Group, LLC. This contract concerns the Construction Manager at Risk for the Downtown Fire Station #16 Renovation Project.

• Possible approval of contract with Hogan Construction Group, LLC for Downtown Fire Station #16 Renovation Project

The Authority approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved awarding the Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Downtown Fire Station #16 Renovation Project to Hogan Construction Group, LLC. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 16, 2025 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved award of Construction Manager at Risk contract to Hogan Construction Group, LLC for Downtown Fire Station #16 renovation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on the updated impact fee methodology and fee schedule. It will vote on several approvals, including a consulting services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., disposal of public works vehicles, and an intergovernmental agreement for Cherokee County to conduct city elections. The council will also discuss a $509,319 wastewater system master plan and a workforce housing agreement for Prominence Point Parkway.

• Public Hearing on Update to City Impact Fee Methodology and Fee Schedule
• Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.
• Approval of Disposal of Public Works Vehicles
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Cherokee County to Conduct Elections
• Discussion of Wastewater System Master Plan Proposal – $509,319

The City Council unanimously approved the Wastewater System Master Plan proposal from Black & Veatch for $509,319. It also approved the Workforce Housing Agreement for 300 Prominence Point Parkway. The consent agenda items—including a consulting services agreement with Tetra Tech, disposal of public works vehicles, and an intergovernmental election agreement with Cherokee County—were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Tetra Tech consulting, vehicle disposal, Cherokee County election agreement) – unanimous
• Approved Wastewater System Master Plan proposal from Black & Veatch for $509,319 – unanimous
• Approved Workforce Housing Agreement for 300 Prominence Point Parkway – unanimous
• Approved meeting agenda – unanimous
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 – unanimous

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will meet to consider submissions for the Heritage Park sculpture project at the Waleska Street Bridge. Members will discuss the concepts presented and may select artists for the project. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, agenda approval, public input, and adjournment.

• Heritage Park at Waleska Street Bridge Sculpture Project – discussion of artist submissions and possible selection

The Cultural Arts Commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It voted to request design concepts from artists Craig Grey, Gordon Chandler, and Huelani Mei for the Heritage Park bridge sculpture project, also unanimously. The commission also approved informing the selected artists about the historical significance of the site, again unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved request for concepts from Craig Grey, Gordon Chandler, and Huelani Mei (unanimously)
• Approved informing selected artists about Heritage Park history (unanimously)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will convene to approve minutes from October and discuss updates on the Downtown Fire Station, North Street Gateway Redevelopment, Hickory Flat Highway Gateway, and a Downtown Hotel Feasibility Study.

• Approval of Downtown Development Authority Draft Minutes - October 18, 2025
• Discussion and possible approval of reimbursement to the City for expenses
• Update on the Downtown Fire Station
• Update on the North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project
• Update on the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $114,350 hazardous‑material abatement contract with Blue Shield Environmental and a $155,500 demolition contract with TriStar America for the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project. The board also approved reimbursement of $3,290.97 to the City for September expenses. No other new or old business actions were taken.

• Approved hazardous‑material abatement contract with Blue Shield Environmental ($114,350) – motion carried
• Approved demolition contract with TriStar America ($155,500) – motion carried
• Approved reimbursement to the City for September expenses ($3,290.97) – motion carried
• Approved the agenda – motion carried
• Approved the October 18, 2025 draft minutes – motion carried

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve its agenda and September 9, 2025 minutes, hear ten minutes of public input, and consider several design requests, including exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, exterior lighting at 321 East Main Street, and a major rehabilitation at 13 Riverdale Circle. The commission will also discuss a holiday lighting exemption, fence guidelines, historic district street sign toppers, and the required Certificate of Appropriateness application.

• Design request for exterior modifications to suites at 225 Reformation Parkway (Applicant: Robert Zappulla, AKA Studio, P.C.)
• Design request for proposed exterior lighting at 321 East Main Street (Applicant: Matthew Ellis)
• Discussion of holiday lighting and seasonal ornamentation exemption
• Discussion of fence guidelines and approved styles
• Design request for major rehabilitation, reconstruction, and addition at 13 Riverdale Circle (Applicant: Elmer Guzman)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved several design requests, adopted fence guidelines, and moved forward with pricing for historic sign toppers. It also passed a motion exempting residential holiday lighting and seasonal ornaments, and limiting commercial exemptions to two months before and one month after holidays. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved, and a discussion on COA application support materials was tabled.

• Approved agenda (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (3 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstained)
• Approved exterior modification design for 225 Reformation Parkway with conditions (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved exterior lighting design for 321 East Main Street (holiday lights) (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved exemption for temporary holiday lighting and seasonal ornamentation: residential fully exempt; commercial exempt two months prior and one month after holidays (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved fence guidelines and approved styles document (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved proceeding with pricing estimates for historic district street sign toppers (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Tabled discussion of required Certificate of Appropriateness application support materials (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It will hear public input and discuss submissions for the Heritage Park bridge sculpture project on Waleska Street. An update on the Peace Pole project will be provided, followed by monthly theatre and cultural arts updates.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2025
• Heritage Park at Waleska St. Bridge Sculpture Project – discussion of submissions
• Peace Pole – update
• Monthly theatre and cultural arts updates – Kristin Norton Green

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. The commission decided to hold a special called meeting on November 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. to vote on finalists for the Heritage Park at Waleska St. Bridge sculpture project.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• October 8, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Special called meeting scheduled for Nov 19 2025 at 12:00 p.m. to vote on Heritage Park sculpture finalists

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on several annexation and rezoning requests, including a 48.21‑acre development along Ball Ground Highway and a 4.85‑acre subdivision on Fate Conn Road. They will consider an update to the Capital Improvements Element for impact fees. A major agenda item is the discussion of a wastewater system master plan from Black & Veatch costing $509,319. Additional items include a utility relocation addendum for Highway 140 and an intergovernmental agreement for Cherokee County to conduct city elections.

• Public hearing to annex and rezone 48.21 acres along Ball Ground Highway for residential and commercial development (Cases ANNX2509-002, RZON2509-001, MP2509-005, CUP2509-004, VAR2509-001)
• Public hearing to annex and rezone 4.85 acres along Fate Conn Road for a single‑family detached subdivision (Cases ANNX2509-003, RZON2509-008)
• Public hearing to rezone 100 Cherokee Street from R‑20 to CBD (Case RZON2503-001)
• Discussion of wastewater system master plan proposal from Black & Veatch for $509,319
• Discussion of addendum to Task Order No. 5 for Highway 140 utility relocation project for $15,000

The council approved a deferral of the Item 5A public hearing to Jan. 8 and amended the agenda to add an Executive Session, both unanimously. It denied the MP2508-001 and CUP2508-002 master plan and conditional use permit applications, also unanimously. The council approved the FY2025 Capital Improvements Element update, the 2026 council meeting calendar, and a $15,000 addendum to the Highway 140 utility relocation task order, each with unanimous votes.

• Deferral of Item 5A public hearing to Jan 8 approved (unanimous)
• Agenda amendment adding Executive Session approved (unanimous)
• Resolution to transmit FY2025 Capital Improvements Element update approved (unanimous)
• October 16, 2025 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Denial of MP2508-001 and CUP2508-002 development proposals approved (unanimous)
• 2026 council meeting calendar approved (unanimous)
• Addendum to Task Order No. 5 for Highway 140 utility relocation ($15,000) approved (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will approve the agenda, October 2, 2025 minutes, and September financials. It will receive updates on the Kiosk Project, the next Farmers Market Night Market on November 25, and the Taste of Canton. The board will also discuss upcoming community events, including a Tree Lighting and Drone Show on November 19 and a Holiday Mixer at the Canton Theatre on December 2.

• Kiosk Project Update
• Farmers Market Night Market – Next Market 11/25
• Taste of Canton Update
• Tree Lighting and Drone Show – November 19
• Holiday Mixer – Canton Theatre – December 2

The Main Street Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the October 2025 meeting minutes, and the September 2025 financial statements. All motions were passed with all members voting in favor. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:08 pm.

• Agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• October 2025 minutes approved (unanimous vote)
• September 2025 financials approved (unanimous vote)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The board is considering the approval of a reimbursement invoice to the City for September expenses.

• Approval of $39,236.43 reimbursement invoice from City for September expenses
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget update
• Sponsorships and applications for Wing & Rock Fest
• Sponsorships and applications for West Main Arts Festival
• Discussion of Annual Explore Canton Event

The Canton Tourism Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget as presented. It also approved reimbursement of $39,236.43 for September expenses, a $3,250 advertising purchase, and sponsorships of $15,000 for the Wing & Rock Fest (including Taste & Brews) and $10,000 for the West Main Arts Festival. The board replaced the former check signer with Dana Cox. Minutes from the September 8 meeting and the agenda amendment were also approved.

• Approved FY 2026 budget (motion carried)
• Approved reimbursement of $39,236.43 city expense (motion carried)
• Approved $3,250 advertising cost in Travel, Taste & Tourism Q1 (motion carried)
• Approved $15,000 sponsorship for Wing & Rock Fest and Taste & Brews (motion carried)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for West Main Arts Festival (motion carried)
• Approved replacement of check signer with Dana Cox (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to agenda adding New Business Item 7D (motion carried)
• Approved September 8, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider several annexation and rezoning requests for residential development, approve a new Chapter 42 ordinance requiring the use of the Brycer Compliance Engine for fire safety, and approve a sewer credit request from Northside Hospital. The council will also discuss the South Canton Park project, a contract amendment for construction administration services, and a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental contract related to the Canton Building Authority revenue bond series.

• Informational request to annex and rezone 48.21 acres along Ball Ground Highway for a residential subdivision
• Informational request to annex and rezone 4.85 acres along Fate Conn Road for a single‑family subdivision
• Approval of new ordinance under Chapter 42 to codify mandatory use of the Brycer Compliance Engine (fire safety)
• Approval of sewer credit request from Northside Hospital
• Discussion of South Canton Park project and TSW contract amendment for construction administration services

The council voted to approve the $7.6 million South Canton Park construction contract, with four members in favor and two against. It also approved a contract amendment for TSW to provide construction‑administration services on the same project (4‑2). A resolution authorizing the Canton Building Authority revenue bond series for the downtown fire‑station renovation was adopted unanimously. The consent agenda, including a new public‑safety ordinance and a sewer credit for Northside Hospital, passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment to add executive session (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – new safety ordinance and Northside Hospital sewer credit (unanimous)
• Approved South Canton Park $7.6 M construction contract (4‑2)
• Approved TSW contract amendment for construction administration services (4‑2)
• Approved resolution authorizing intergovernmental contract for Canton Building Authority Revenue Bond Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment to executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)

Canton Building Authority

The Canton Building Authority will meet on October 16, 2025 at City Hall, 110 Academy Street, to conduct its regular business. Agenda items include approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting, and discussion and appointment of officers. The board will also discuss and consider adopting a resolution to issue its Revenue Bond, Series 2025, and to execute an intergovernmental contract and related documents.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve minutes from July 3, 2025
• Discuss and appoint officers
• Consider adopting resolution authorizing Revenue Bond, Series 2025
• Execute intergovernmental contract related to the bond

The Canton Building Authority unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. Members also unanimously appointed Mayor Bill Grant as Chair, City Manager Billy Peppers as Secretary, and Assistant City Manager Nathan Ingram as Treasurer. The Authority then unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 2025 revenue bond and the execution of the related intergovernmental contract. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Grant as Chair, Billy Peppers as Secretary, Nathan Ingram as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Series 2025 revenue bond and related intergovernmental contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will open the meeting, approve the agenda and minutes from July 28 and August 11, 2025, and then consider VAR2506-002, a request to exceed the 8‑ft maximum height for residential monument signs and to erect a sign less than 10 ft from the curb at 591 Jackie Moore Lane submitted by Kristal Riggins. The meeting also includes a period for public input and introductions of board and staff topics. The session will adjourn after these items are addressed.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve Board of Appeals minutes from July 28 and August 11, 2025
• VAR2506-002: request to exceed 8‑ft height limit for a residential monument sign at 591 Jackie Moore Lane
• Public input period
• Board and staff introduced topics

The Board of Appeals approved a variance (VAR2506-002) that grants relief from the 10‑foot distance requirement but denies relief from the 8‑foot height maximum, applying only to the monument sign on Marietta Road known as “Monument Sign B.” The motion passed with a 4‑2 vote, with Chairman Johnson and Jeff Adams dissenting. Earlier items included unanimous approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved July 28, 2025 Board minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 11, 2025 Board minutes (6-0)
• Approved VAR2506-002: distance relief granted, height relief denied, applies to Monument Sign B (4-2)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will consider approving a reimbursement invoice from the City for September expenses totaling $39,236.43. The board will also discuss possible reimbursements to the General Fund and expenses related to the FY 2024 tax return. Additional topics include a hotel booking widget for the Explore Canton website and sponsorship applications for upcoming festivals.

• Approve reimbursement invoice from the City for September expenses ($39,236.43)
• Discuss possible reimbursement of expenses to the City's General Fund
• Discuss possible approval of expenses for FY 2024 tax return preparation
• Discuss using a hotel booking widget on the Explore Canton website
• Review sponsorship applications for Wing & Rock Fest and West Main Arts Festival

The board did not hold a meeting on October 13, 2025 because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no agenda items were approved, denied, or tabled.

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Board of Managers will meet to review the August 15, 2025, meeting minutes and receive an operations report. The agenda consists of procedural items and operational updates.

• Approval of August 15, 2025, draft minutes
• Review of Operations Report

The board approved the draft minutes from the August 15, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2‑0 vote. The next meeting is set for December 19, 2025.

• Approved August 15, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve minutes from the August meeting and discuss the Heritage Park at Waleska Street Bridge Sculpture Project, the Peaberry Film Festival, and the Peace Police.

• Approval of August 2025 Commission minutes
• Heritage Park at Waleska Street Bridge Sculpture Project
• Peaberry Film Festival follow-up
• Peace Police discussion
• Annual Workplan and Budget for Events

The Cultural Arts Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 20, 2025 minutes. The commission decided to postpone discussion of fundraising to a later date. It was noted that no funds are needed for the proposed Peace Pole in the Community Garden. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed fundraising discussion
• Determined no funds needed for Peace Pole

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review draft minutes from September, discuss reimbursing the city for expenses, and consider transferring ownership of the Downtown Fire Station to the Canton Building Authority.

• Approval of Downtown Development Authority Draft Minutes - September 10, 2025
• Discussion and Possible Approval of Reimbursement to the City for Expenses
• Discussion and Possible Approval of a Limited Warranty Deed to Transfer Ownership of the Downtown Fire Station to the Canton Building Authority
• Discussion and Possible Approval of the 'Assignment Assumption of Contracts'
• Updates on Cherokee North Residents, North Street Gateway Project, Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project, and Downtown Hotel Feasibility Study

The Downtown Development Authority board approved reimbursement to the City for two expense invoices totaling $191,620.60 and $15,645.93. The board also approved executing a Limited Warranty Deed to transfer ownership of the Downtown Fire Station to the Canton Building Authority and an Assignment Assumption of Contracts to move related responsibilities. Agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved reimbursement for $191,620.60 invoice (motion carried)
• Approved reimbursement for $15,645.93 invoice (motion carried)
• Approved execution of Limited Warranty Deed transferring Downtown Fire Station to Canton Building Authority (motion carried)
• Approved Assignment Assumption of Contracts transferring related responsibilities to Canton Building Authority (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 100 Cherokee Street and on a master plan with a conditional use permit for the Longview Street and Dr. John T. Pettit Street site. Council members will also discuss a proposed ordinance to require the use of the Brycer compliance engine for public safety. Additional agenda items include a review of the August financial report, discussion of the South Canton Park project, a sewer credit request from Northside Hospital, and a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental contract for the Canton Building Authority revenue bond series 2025.

• Public hearing to rezone 100 Cherokee St from R‑20 (single‑family residential) to CBD
• Public hearing for master plan and conditional use permit at Longview St and Dr. John T. Pettit St
• Discussion of proposed ordinance to codify mandatory use of the Brycer compliance engine
• Discussion of South Canton Park project
• Discussion of sewer credit request from Northside Hospital

The council approved the meeting agenda and the September 18 minutes unanimously. Councilmember Bryan Roach moved to add two minutes of public input for each side during the Longview Street development hearing, and the motion passed unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended public hearing input time by 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will meet to review August financials and September minutes. The board will discuss several downtown initiatives, including the Kiosk Project and upcoming community events.

• Kiosk Project
• First Friday Season Finale (October 3)
• Taste of Canton (October 16)
• Farmers Market Night Markets
• Downtown Dollars

The board approved the August 2025 financial statements and confirmed that financial reporting will move from monthly to quarterly after September 2025. The agenda and September 2025 minutes were also approved unanimously. The Downtown Dollars program was tabled until 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 financials and transition to quarterly reporting (unanimous)
• Tabled Downtown Dollars program until 2026 (discussion concluded)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:23 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a resolution to authorize a revenue bond for renovating the downtown fire station, a change order of $24,500 for the Canton Water Treatment Plant filter rehabilitation, and street acceptance for Preserve at Canyon Ridge Phase 1. Additional topics include a council appointment to the Cherokee Regional Land Bank Authority and a proclamation for Constitution Week. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes approval, and public input.

• Resolution to authorize issuance of a revenue bond for renovation and rehabilitation of the downtown fire station (Assistant City Manager Nathan Ingram)
• Change Order 1 to W.L. Griffin for Canton Water Treatment Plant filter rehab project, amount $24,500 (City Engineer Bethany Watson)
• Discussion of street acceptance for city maintenance of streets in Preserve at Canyon Ridge Phase 1 (City Engineer Bethany Watson)
• City Council appointment to the Cherokee Regional Land Bank Authority (Councilmember Tolan)
• Presentation of proclamation for Constitution Week (Davenport & Co.)

The City Council unanimously approved a Settlement Agreement and Release with Clark Reeves Young JV, which includes a $2.7 million change order to the contract. It also approved a revenue‑bond resolution to fund the renovation of the downtown fire station, accepted streets in Preserve at Canyon Ridge Phase 1 for city maintenance, and authorized a $24,500 change order for the Canton Water Treatment Plant filter rehab project. Several appointments to boards and commissions were also confirmed.

• Approved Settlement Agreement and Release with Clark Reeves Young JV, including $2.7 M change order (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution authorizing revenue bond for downtown fire station renovation (unanimous)
• Approved street acceptance for Preserve at Canyon Ridge Phase 1 for city maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 to W.L. Griffin for water treatment plant filter rehab, $24,500 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bobby Dyer to Cherokee Regional Land Bank Authority (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Todd Baker to Cultural Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Darrell Rice to Impact Fee Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Order in City of Canton vs. Roach and Adams Investments LLC (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will receive public input and consider the Heritage Park Waleska Street Bridge sculpture project and its fundraising. New business includes a peace pole, the Peaberry Film Festival, and monthly theatre and cultural arts updates.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Heritage Park Waleska Street Bridge sculpture project (fundraising)
• Peace Pole
• Peaberry Film Festival

The September 17, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission meeting was not held because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no agenda items, minutes, or business were approved, denied, or postponed.

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda and August 6 minutes, and vote on the June and July financial reports. Old business items include discussion of the Kiosk Project, First Friday, Farmers Market, and Taste of Canton events, as well as a GEMS site visit. New business items feature Downtown Dollars, comments from the President and Downtown Director, and items introduced by board members. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of June and July Financials
• Kiosk Project discussion
• First Friday event
• Farmers Market
• Taste of Canton

The board voted to reimburse the City of Canton $40,949.86 for expenses, with Erick Garrison moving the motion, Amber Palermo seconding, and all members voting in favor. The city will now pay certain Main Street expenses and the board will reimburse those costs. Earlier agenda and minutes approvals were also passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of $40,949.86 to City of Canton (unanimous)
• Approved kiosk project; deposit pending (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from August 2025 and discuss reimbursement for city expenses. The board will also receive updates on the Downtown Fire Station, the North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project, and the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project.

• Approval of Downtown Development Authority Draft Minutes - August 13, 2025
• Discussion and Possible Approval of Reimbursement to the City for Expenses
• Update on the Downtown Fire Station
• Update on the North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project
• Discussion and Update on the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project

The Downtown Development Authority board approved the meeting agenda and the August 13 minutes, each by motion carried. The board also approved a rent‑assistance bucket that can provide up to four months of rent relief for eligible tenants, passing the motion unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended (motion carried)
• Approved August 13 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved rent‑assistance bucket up to four months per unit (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission will consider three design-related applications: exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway (Maggie McBride, Bunker Design Collaborative LLC), an addition to a home at 771 East Main Street (Bob Banks), and a request to remove specimen trees at 301 East Main Street (Breannah Phillips, Price Law Group). The commission will also discuss a Natural Disaster Recovery Statement. The meeting includes standard agenda approval, minutes approval, public input, and member‑introduced items.

• COA2508-093 – Design request for additional exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 400, Building D (Lower Level) – Applicant: Maggie McBride, Bunker Design Collaborative LLC
• COA2508-096 – Design request for an addition to an existing home at 771 East Main Street – Applicant: Bob Banks
• COA2508-112 – Request to remove specimen trees at 301 East Main Street – Applicant: Breannah Phillips, Price Law Group
• Discussion and possible action on Natural Disaster Recovery Statement (HPC Emergency Statement)
• HPC member‑introduced items

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted the amended agenda and approved the August 4, 2025 minutes. It approved several design requests—including removal of two specimen trees, exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, and an addition at 771 East Main Street—with specific conditions. The commission also approved a Natural Disaster Recovery Statement and added it to the Historic District Design Guidelines. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment moving Item 7 ahead of Item 5 (4-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 commission minutes (4-0)
• Approved removal of two specimen trees at 301 East Main St (5-0)
• Approved exterior modification request at 225 Reformation Pkwy, excluding fabric awnings (5-0)
• Approved addition design request at 771 East Main St, with permit condition pending drawing submission (5-0)
• Approved Natural Disaster Recovery Statement and its addition to Historic District Design Guidelines (5-0)
• Adjoined meeting adjournment (5-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will meet to review financial reports and consider approvals for expense reimbursements. The board will also discuss costs related to the FY 2024 tax return and review sponsorship applications.

• Possible approval of reimbursement of expenses to the City's General Fund
• Possible approval of expenses for FY 2024 tax return preparation
• Review of sponsorships and applications

The Canton Tourism Board approved its agenda and the August 11, 2025 minutes. It voted to reimburse the City $183,272.65 for expenses paid from May through August. The board also approved a $965 payment to Murphy CPA for the FY 2024 tax return and then adjourned the meeting. The Finance Committee is preparing the FY 2026 budget for the October meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved reimbursement of $183,272.65 to the City’s General Fund (motion carried)
• Approved $965 payment to Murphy CPA for FY 2024 tax return (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge & Sidewalk Improvement Project. The body will also discuss a revenue bond for downtown fire station renovations and the creation of the Canton Community Land Trust.

• Award of Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge & Sidewalk Improvement Project to Excellere Construction, LLC for $1,034,700
• Proposed revenue bond for renovation and rehabilitation of the Downtown Fire Station
• Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws for the Canton Community Land Trust
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for Intelligence as a Service (IaaS) software
• Amendments to the Unified Development Code Land Use Table and Design Guidelines

The council unanimously approved the award of the Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk Improvement Project to Excellere Construction, LLC for $1,034,700. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for the Intelligence as a Service software platform. The council tabled the articles of incorporation and bylaws for the Canton Community Land Trust. Consent agenda items amending the Unified Development Code and related ordinances were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimously)
• Approved August 21 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Consent Agenda amendments to Unified Development Code and related ordinances (unanimously)
• Tabled Canton Community Land Trust articles and bylaws (unanimously)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for IaaS software platforms (unanimously)
• Approved award of Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge & Sidewalk Improvement Project to Excellere Construction, LLC for $1,034,700 (unanimously)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the Unified Development Code land use table and design guidelines. The council will consider several consent agenda items, including approvals of task orders for Brown & Caldwell ($109,050) and Michael Baker International ($127,703.95), and an intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County on transportation tax proceeds. Old business includes discussion of accessory dwelling unit text amendments and the possible dissolution of the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board. New business features an agreement for an intelligence‑as‑a‑service software platform and the award of a $1,034,700 pedestrian bridge and sidewalk improvement to Excellere Construction.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Code land use table amendments
• Approval of Task Order 1 to Brown & Caldwell for $109,050 pretreatment program support services
• Approval of Task Order 8 to Michael Baker International for $127,703.95 Highway 140 design work
• Award of $1,034,700 contract to Excellere Construction for Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge and sidewalk project
• Intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County for transportation special purpose local option sales and use tax proceeds

The City Council approved a text amendment limiting accessory dwelling units to 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area or 807 square feet, whichever is greater. It also approved the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Concept Plan, the dissolution of the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board, and the mayor’s authority to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County for TSPLOST proceeds. All items on the consent agenda, including street acceptance for Great Sky Pod 15 and two task orders totaling $236,754, were approved unanimously.

• Approved ADU size amendment (max 50% floor area or 807 sq ft) – unanimous
• Approved Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Concept Plan – unanimous
• Approved dissolution of the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board – unanimous
• Approved mayor to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County for TSPLOST proceeds – unanimous
• Approved Street Acceptance for Great Sky Pod 15 – unanimous (consent agenda)
• Approved Task Order 1 to Brown & Caldwell for IPP Support Services ($109,050) – unanimous
• Approved Task Order 8 to Michael Baker International for Hwy 140 design ($127,703.95) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution adding Ryan Luckett as Authorized Administrator for city investments – unanimous

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. Public input will be heard, and the commission will discuss fundraising for the Heritage Park Waleska Street Bridge sculpture project. Members will also consider selecting a new commission chair. Updates on monthly theatre and cultural arts activities will be presented.

• Approve agenda
• Approve July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fundraising discussion for Heritage Park Waleska Street Bridge sculpture project
• Discussion and possible selection of Cultural Arts Commission chair
• Monthly theatre and cultural arts updates

The Cultural Arts Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 16 minutes. It also unanimously approved publishing the Call for Artists for the Heritage Park sculpture project. The members elected Shanna Coulter as interim chair through the end of 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• July 16 minutes approved unanimously
• Call for Artists for Heritage Park sculpture project approved for publication unanimously
• Shanna Coulter elected interim chair until end of 2025 unanimously

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will convene at 9:00 AM to consider routine agenda items. Members will approve the draft minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. An operations report will be reviewed, and other business will be addressed before scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of Draft Minutes from May 29, 2025
• Review of Operations Report

The board approved the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It agreed to pursue a GEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant to fund intake vault improvements, delaying project bidding until the grant decision. The meeting was then adjourned with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Agreed to pursue GEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for intake vault improvements
• Motion to adjourn passed (2-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will consider a contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural and engineering services for the North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project. The board will also discuss the project's impact on nearby properties, receive an update on the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project, and get an update on a property purchase. Public input will be taken before the meeting adjourns.

• North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project: Review and possible approval of contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural and engineering services
• North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project: Discussion of the project and its impact on the properties
• Discussion and update on the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project
• Update on purchase of property

The Downtown Development Authority approved several agreements, including a contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural and engineering services on the North Street Gateway project. The board also approved signing an agreement with Blue Shield Environmental for hazardous‑material mitigation and interior demolition at the downtown fire station. City Management was directed to issue vacate notices to North Street Gateway tenants by Jan 31 2026 and to extend vacate dates for two Marietta Road properties to Sep 30 2025. Minutes from the July 9 and July 17 meetings were approved.

• Approved signing agreement with Blue Shield Environmental for hazardous material mitigation and interior demolition (motion carried)
• Approved contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural and engineering services for North Street Gateway Redevelopment (motion carried)
• Directed City Management to issue vacate notice to North Street Gateway tenants by Jan 31 2026 and to meet with tenants as requested (decision)
• Extended vacate notice for 301 & 351 Marietta Rd. properties to Sep 30 2025, aligning with Canton Village Shopping Center (decision)
• Approved minutes from July 9 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from July 17 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Downtown Fire Station update as Item 7A (motion carried)
• Chair Hughes adjourned the meeting

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks and sign height. The board will also review minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• VAR2506-001: Request to encroach into 30' platted front setback at 3731 Cherokee Overlook Drive
• VAR2506-002: Request to exceed 8' maximum height for residential monument signs and place sign less than 10' from curb at 591 Jackie Moore Lane

The Board approved its agenda and the May 12, 2025 minutes, each by a 4-0 vote. It approved a variance allowing a deck at 3731 Cherokee Overlook Drive (VAR2506-0014) with a 4-0 vote. The request to exceed sign height limits at 591 Jackie Moore Lane (VAR2506-0025) was postponed to the next regular meeting, also by a 4-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance VAR2506-0014 for 3731 Cherokee Overlook Drive (4-0)
• Postponed variance VAR2506-0025 for 591 Jackie Moore Lane to October meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review and possibly approve costs related to outfitting the Explore Canton Visitor Center at the LakePoint Sports Complex. The board will also consider sponsorship applications for Riverfest and Denim Fest. A tourism marketing presentation will be given by Kristin Norton Green.

• Discussion and possible approval of expenses for outfitting the Explore Canton Visitor Center at LakePoint Sports Complex
• Consideration of sponsorship application for Riverfest
• Consideration of sponsorship application for Denim Fest
• Tourism marketing presentation by Kristin Norton Green

The Canton Tourism Board approved up to $4,000 for expenses related to outfitting the Explore Canton Visitor Center. It also approved a $10,000 sponsorship for Riverfest and a $10,000 sponsorship for Denim Fest. The board received the FY 2026 budget worksheet and noted no public input was given.

• Approved up to $4,000 Visitor Center outfitting expenses (motion carried)
• Approved $10,000 Riverfest sponsorship (motion carried)
• Approved $10,000 Denim Fest sponsorship (motion carried)
• Reviewed July financials and received FY 2026 budget worksheet (informational)
• Adopted amended minutes noting sponsorship amount correction to $5,000 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit text amendments and consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and fee schedule. The body will also discuss zoning map amendments and multiple transportation design contracts.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, Fee Schedule, and Budget Ordinance
• Contract for Marietta Highway/Riverstone Parkway at Highway 140 design services to Michael Baker International for $283,150.13
• Contract for Highway 140 at Reinhardt College Parkway design to Michael Baker International for $127,703.95
• Contract for Industrial Pretreatment Program support services to Brown & Caldwell for $109,050
• Public hearing on proposed text amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

The council voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, fee schedule, and budget ordinance. It also approved amendments to the official zoning map, the intergovernmental contract forming the Cherokee Regional Land Bank, and a $283,150.13 design services task order for the Marietta Highway/Riverstone Parkway intersection project. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved FY 2026 budget, fee schedule, and budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the City of Canton Official Zoning Map (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Contract to create the Cherokee Regional Land Bank (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 8 for Marietta Highway/Riverstone Parkway design services to Michael Baker International, $283,150.13 (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will meet to review old business and new items. The agenda includes discussions on downtown initiatives and upcoming community events.

• Kiosk Project
• First Friday
• Farmers Market
• Downtown Dollars
• Fall Main Street Mixer on September 9th at Sportswall Family Entertainment

The board amended its agenda to add a new item on a façade grant application, with all members voting in favor. It approved the June 4, 2025 board minutes unanimously. The board approved a $5,000 façade grant for Thrive Canton; the motion passed with one abstention and all other members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Amended agenda to add façade grant item – approved (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 board minutes – approved (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 façade grant for Thrive Canton – approved (1 abstention, rest yes)
• Adjourned meeting – approved (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider and act on several design requests, including a demolition request for a storage building at 301 West Marietta Street. It will also review minor change requests for properties at 671 East Main Street and 271 Jarvis Street, and a roof structure addition at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 500. Additional agenda items include discussion of a Natural Disaster Recovery Statement, historic street sign toppers, fence guidelines, and the COA code amendment timeline. The meeting will begin with approval of the agenda and minutes and includes a ten‑minute public input period.

• COA2507-072: Demolition of storage building at 301 West Marietta Street (Applicant: Piedmont Land Group of Georgia, LLC)
• COA2507-081: Minor changes to existing house at 671 East Main Street (Applicant: Tammy Perkins)
• COA2507-113: Roof structure addition to building at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 500 (Applicant: Guillaume Aufray)
• COA2507-135: Minor changes to existing house at 271 Jarvis Street (Applicant: Kahina Edwards)
• Discussion of Natural Disaster Recovery Statement (HPC Emergency Statement)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its agenda and the July 7 minutes. It approved five design requests, including demolition at 301 West Marietta Street and a roof addition at 225 Reformation Parkway. The siding replacement request at 271 Jarvis Street passed with one dissenting vote. The commission tabled the Natural Disaster Recovery Statement and voted to recommend the COA expiration and timeline to City Council.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 7 minutes (4-0)
• Approved demolition request for 301 West Marietta St (4-0)
• Approved minor changes request for 671 East Main St (4-0)
• Approved roof structure addition for 225 Reformation Pkwy (4-0)
• Approved siding replacement request for 271 Jarvis St (4-1)
• Tabled Natural Disaster Recovery Statement (5-0)
• Recommended COA expiration approval to City Council (5-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will discuss two variance applications. VAR2506-001 is a request to encroach into the 30' platted front setback for the property at 3731 Cherokee Overlook Drive, submitted by Eligio Perez y Perez. VAR2506-002 is a request to exceed the 8' maximum height for residential monument signs and to place a monument sign less than 10' from the back of the curb at 591 Jackie Moore Lane, submitted by Kristal Riggins. The meeting will also cover routine items such as approving the agenda, reviewing May 12, 2025 minutes, public input, and any introduced items.

• VAR2506-001: Request to encroach into 30' front setback at 3731 Cherokee Overlook Drive (Eligio Perez y Perez)
• VAR2506-002: Request to exceed 8' height limit for residential monument signs and place sign <10' from curb at 591 Jackie Moore Lane (Kristal Riggins)

The Board of Appeals approved the agenda with a 5‑0 vote. Two variance requests were discussed but no action was taken on either. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No public input was received and no variance applications are pending for the next cycle.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and fee schedule and on amendments to the City of Canton Official Zoning Map. They will consider approving the meeting minutes, the Cherokee County Local Emergency Operations Plan, and a resolution to authorize bank account check signers. The agenda also includes an informational review of the May financial report, a discussion of a Phase 2 road resurfacing intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County, and routine council reports.

• Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Fee Schedule
• Public Hearing on Amendments to the City of Canton Official Zoning Map
• Approval of the Cherokee County Local Emergency Operations Plan
• Approval of Resolution to Authorize Check Signers for City Bank Accounts
• Discussion of Phase 2 Road Resurfacing Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the July 3 meeting minutes. It also approved the consent agenda items, including the Cherokee County Local Emergency Operations Plan and check‑signer authorization. The most significant action was the unanimous approval of the Phase 2 Road Resurfacing Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County. The meeting was then adjourned to executive session to discuss real estate and litigation.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: Emergency Operations Plan and check‑signer authorization (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 2 Road Resurfacing Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County (unanimous)
• Adjourned to executive session to discuss real estate and litigation (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to receive a presentation from Modern Mobility Partners. The discussion focuses on the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Concept.

• Presentation of Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Concept by Modern Mobility Partners

The board amended its agenda to include a project update, and the amendment passed with all members voting in favor. The board then approved the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway concept plan presented by Modern Mobility Partners, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Amended agenda to include project update – approved unanimously
• Approved Hickory Flat Highway Gateway concept plan – approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – approved unanimously

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will meet to review old and new business. Discussions include a sculpture project and fundraising ideas for 2025.

• Heritage Park at Waleska Street Bridge Sculpture Project
• Fundraising discussion with Shanna Coulter
• 2025 ideas discussion with Jamie Foster
• Theatre and Cultural Arts updates from Kristin Norton Green

The Cultural Arts Commission approved its agenda and the May 21 minutes unanimously. The board discussed the Heritage Park sculpture project and decided to request a meeting with Parks and Recreation Manager Adam Dodson to explore additional sites. Fundraising ideas and community outreach were discussed, but no formal actions were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• May 21 minutes approved unanimously
• Decided to request meeting with Parks and Recreation Manager Adam Dodson

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will open with a call to order, approve the agenda, and approve the June 9, 2025 minutes. Public input will be heard before the board reviews the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, marketing updates, and community‑engagement efforts. The board will discuss possible action on software to operate and control a kiosk and consider the Explore Canton website, sponsorship applications, and a tourism‑marketing college presentation.

• Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on software to operate and control kiosk
• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Discussion of the Explore Canton website
• Sponsorships and applications

The board removed agenda item 7C and approved the June 9 meeting minutes. It approved a $5,000 sponsorship event badge, a $7,000 tourism guide printing contract, and up to $16,000 to cover the remaining balance of the kiosk system after Main Street’s contribution. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Removed agenda item 7C (all approved)
• Approved June 9, 2025 board minutes (all approved)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship event badge (all approved)
• Approved tourism guide printing at approximately $7,000 (all approved)
• Approved remaining kiosk costs up to $16,000 after Main Street payment (all approved)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the June 18, 2025 draft minutes and receive public input. It will consider approving a contract with Goodwyn Mills & Cawood for architectural and engineering services on the North Street Project. The board will also discuss updates on the downtown fire station, a property purchase, and the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway concept.

• Review and possible approval of contract with Goodwyn Mills & Cawood for architectural & engineering services for the North Street Project
• Update on the Downtown Fire Station
• Update on purchase of property
• Discussion of Hickory Flat Highway Gateway concept
• Public input session

The board voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda. It then unanimously approved the draft minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. Finally, the board unanimously adjourned the July 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider design requests for a retaining wall and a garage addition. Members will also discuss a natural disaster recovery statement, street sign toppers, fence guidelines, and COA expiration timelines.

• COA2506-031: Retaining wall addition at 140 Crisler Street
• COA2506-126: Garage addition at 168 Railroad Street Tract 3
• Discussion of Natural Disaster Recovery Statement
• Discussion of Historic Street Sign Toppers
• Discussion of Fence Guidelines and Possible Styles

The commission approved its agenda and the June 2, 2025 minutes, each by a 6-0 vote. It also approved two design requests: a retaining wall at 140 Crisler Street and an 18‑by‑18‑foot garage addition at 168 Railroad Street, both by 6-0 votes. The meeting was adjourned by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved retaining wall addition at 140 Crisler Street (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved garage addition at 168 Railroad Street (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)

City Council

The council will consider a $13,237,000 contract award for the Ridge Pine Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station. It will also review the FY 2026 proposed budget and fee schedule, discuss zoning map amendments, and consider several housing, public‑safety, and intergovernmental projects. Additional items include a community land trust proposal, police building renovations, and a new mixed‑use development along North Street.

• Award of Ridge Pine Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station Project to Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC – $13,237,000
• Approval of the FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Fee Schedule
• Creation of a Canton Community Land Trust (housing initiative)
• Public safety building renovations (Police Department)
• Intergovernmental agreement for a new county annex and mixed‑use project along North Street

The council approved the $13.237 M Ridge Pine Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station contract, created a Canton Community Land Trust, and adopted intergovernmental agreements for the Tax Allocation District and a new County annex project (the latter with one dissent). It also approved public‑safety building renovations, an emergency pump replacement, and routine items such as the agenda amendment and meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Amicus Brief item (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved case ZCA2504-001 with one‑home, ADU, and 50‑ft buffer condition (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Canton Community Land Trust (unanimous)
• Approved public‑safety building renovations funded by impact fees and SPLOST (unanimous)
• Approved award of Ridge Pine Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station to Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC for $13,237,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Allocation District Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County (unanimous)
• Approved North Street Intergovernmental Agreement for new County annex and mixed‑use project (approved with one dissent)

Canton Building Authority

The Canton Building Authority will first consider approving its draft minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and may vote to approve an easement that would allow Georgia Power to install an advanced metering infrastructure antenna on Laurel Canyon Parkway. The agenda also includes the usual call to order and adjournment.

• Approve draft minutes – May 15, 2025
• Discuss and possibly approve easement for Georgia Power AMI antenna on Laurel Canyon Parkway
• Standard call to order and adjournment

The Authority unanimously approved the draft minutes from May 15, 2025. It also approved an easement that lets Georgia Power energize an AMI antenna on Laurel Canyon Parkway. The board entered an executive session to discuss real‑estate matters, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2025 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved easement for Georgia Power AMI antenna on Laurel Canyon Parkway (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss several updates, including possible HVAC repairs at the Canton Village Shopping Center and the status of the downtown fire station. The board will review and possibly approve an intergovernmental agreement between the City, DDA, and County related to the North Street Project, and consider a contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural and engineering services. An executive session will be held to discuss real estate matters.

• Possible HVAC repairs at Canton Village Shopping Center
• Update on the Downtown Fire Station
• Review and possible approval of an IGA between the City, DDA, and County for the North Street Project
• Discussion of proposed contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural and engineering services
• Executive session to discuss real estate

The board amended the agenda and approved the May 15 minutes. It approved a letter requiring Canton Village Shopping Center tenants to vacate by September 30, 2025, with rents held in escrow, a motion that carried despite two members voting against. The board also approved an Intergovernmental Agreement for the North Street mixed‑use project and authorized the purchase of two properties (301 Marietta Rd. and 351 Marietta Rd.) for up to $655,000, authorizing the chair to sign the closing documents.

• Agenda amended to add Modern Mobility update; motion carried
• May 15, 2025 minutes approved; motion carried
• Letter to Canton Village Shopping Center tenants requiring vacate by Sep 30 2025 approved; motion carried with two members voting against
• Intergovernmental Agreement for North Street mixed‑use development approved; motion carried
• Executive session entered and exited; motions carried
• Purchase of 301 Marietta Rd. and 351 Marietta Rd. approved for up to $655,000; chair authorized to sign documents; motion carried

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review draft minutes from May 12, 2025, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The meeting includes a presentation on a potential partnership with LakePoint and opportunities for marketing and advertising.

• Review of draft minutes from May 12, 2025
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Presentation on potential LakePoint partnership
• Discussion of marketing and advertising on billboards
• Review of sponsorship applications

The board approved a marketing contract with LakePoint Sports that would allow city advertising in the development’s Container Alley for an estimated $35,000 per year. It also approved a twelve‑month regional billboard campaign for the “Explore Canton” brand at a cost of about $5,250 per month plus production fees. Earlier items such as the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and a budget discussion were approved without opposition. No public input was received.

• Approved LakePoint Sports marketing/advertising contract (~$35,000/year) – motion carried
• Approved twelve‑month billboard advertising program (~$5,250/month) – motion carried
• Approved meeting agenda – motion carried
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes – motion carried

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider awarding contracts for water system projects and discuss public safety renovations and a community land trust. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning condition.

• Award of $13,237,000 for Ridge Pine Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station
• Award of $73,712.57 for Aspect on the River Vault Install
• Award of $498,661 for Black & Veatch water system construction services
• Public Hearing for Case ZCA2504-001 to eliminate zoning conditions on Joe Green Lane
• Discussion on creating the Canton Community Land Trust

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt the Downtown Master Plan. It also approved a $54,853 right‑of‑way acquisition for the West Main Street pedestrian project, a letter of support for the I‑575 emergency median opening, and three water‑related contract awards totaling $1,058,873. Additionally, the agenda and the May 15, 2025 minutes were approved without dissent.

• Approved Downtown Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved right‑of‑way acquisition for West Main Street Pedestrian Improvements ($54,853) (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for I‑575 emergency median opening (unanimous)
• Approved Aspect on the River Vault Install award to Cummins Enterprises ($73,712.57) (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 7 Addendum 2 for Ridge Pine Elevated Tank & Booster Pump ($498,661) (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 13 for Canton's Water System Master Plan ($486,500) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will review old business items, including the Kiosk Project, First Friday events, and the Farmers Market. The meeting will also include comments from the President and Downtown Director, as well as reminders about upcoming community activities.

• Kiosk Project
• First Friday
• Farmers Market
• Summer Main Street Mixer reminder (June 10, 5:30‑8:00 pm)
• Drop‑in at The Providence Agency

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the May 2025 meeting minutes. It decided that law offices and service businesses will be included in the downtown kiosk directory and that Main Street will pay the $300 one‑time cost for additional kiosk equipment. The First Friday event was rescheduled to June 27, 2027 (with a July 11, 2025 event) and the Farmers Market will run for 14 weeks, ending August 30, 2025. A summer Main Street Mixer was set for June 10, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Included law offices/service businesses in kiosk directory
• Approved Main Street to cover $300 one‑time kiosk equipment cost (unanimous)
• Formed sub‑committee to address kiosk directory content
• Rescheduled First Friday event to June 27, 2027; July event set for July 11, 2025
• Continued Farmers Market for 14 weeks, ending August 30, 2025
• Scheduled Summer Main Street Mixer for June 10, 2025, 5:30‑8:30 pm at The Providence Agency

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will adopt its agenda and approve the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear ten‑minute public input and consider two design requests: an awning addition at 841 East Main Street submitted by Walter D. Thompson, and exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 400, Building D, Lower Level submitted by Maggie McBride.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Approve the May 5, 2025 commission minutes
• Ten‑minute public input period
• Review design request COA2505-051 for an awning addition at 841 East Main Street (Applicant: Walter D. Thompson)
• Review design request COA2505-053 for exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 400, Building D, Lower Level (Applicant: Maggie McBride)

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 5, 2025 minutes. It approved Walter D. Thompson’s request to add an awning at 841 East Main Street and Maggie McBride’s request for exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 400, Building D, Lower Level. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved awning addition at 841 East Main St (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved exterior vestibule, windows, doors, painting, railing, awning supports at 225 Reformation Pkwy, Suite 400, Building D, Lower Level (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will meet to review an operations report and consider the 2026 budget. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting.

• Consideration of the 2026 Budget
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Operations Report

The board approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the proposed 2026 Hickory Log Creek Reservoir budget, contingent on approval by the CCMWA Board and Canton City Council, by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a 2‑0 vote. No decision was made regarding the Reservoir Manager designation.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved 2026 budget contingent on CCMWA and City Council approval (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It will provide a public input period, discuss FY25 projects, and specifically consider the Heritage Park sculpture project at the Waleska Street Bridge. The commission will also receive monthly theatre and cultural arts updates before adjourning.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of March 19, 2025 minutes
• Public input session
• Discussion of FY25 projects – Heritage Park at Waleska Street Bridge sculpture project
• Monthly theatre and cultural arts updates

The Cultural Arts Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March meeting minutes. The commission also approved moving forward with a call for artists and a request for qualifications for a phased Heritage Park sculpture project, with a projected budget of $25,000. No public input, new business, or board‑introduced items were presented.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved call for artists/RFQ for Heritage Park sculpture project, $25,000 budget (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several contract awards and projects, including a $964,000 water main replacement contract for SR 20/I-575 to SOL Construction LLC. Additional items include a $86,845 supplemental services contract to Black & Veatch, a $73,712.57 award to Cummins Enterprises, and discussion of a community land trust and public art project. The council will also review a waste‑collection service amendment and an interactive kiosk installation.

• Award of SR 20/I-575 Water Main Replacement Project to SOL Construction LLC – $964,000
• Award of Task Order 8 Addendum 2 for supplemental services to Black & Veatch – $86,845
• Award of Aspect on the River Vault Install to Cummins Enterprises – $73,712.57
• Discussion of creation of the Canton Community Land Trust (housing initiative)
• Discussion of public art project at Heritage Park and Waleska Street Bridge

The City Council unanimously approved the award of the SR 20/I-575 water main replacement project to Sol Construction LLC for $964,000. It also approved a $86,845 task order for supplemental services to Black & Veatch, a $25,000 public art project at Heritage Park, an interactive kiosk for Cannon Park, and a first amendment to the solid waste collection agreement with Waste Pro. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $964,000 SR 20/I-575 water main replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved $86,845 task order for supplemental services to Black & Veatch (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 public art project at Heritage Park and Waleska Street Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved installation of an interactive kiosk in Cannon Park (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to the solid waste collection agreement with Waste Pro (unanimous)
• Approved street acceptance for River Green Pod B4, The Retreat (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Canton Building Authority

The Canton Building Authority will first consider approval of its draft minutes from May 1, 2025. It will then discuss and possibly act to extend the closing period for the lessee’s potential purchase of the golf course. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Approve draft minutes – Canton Building Authority, May 1, 2025
• Discuss extending the closing period for the lessee’s potential purchase of the golf course

The Canton Building Authority unanimously approved the draft minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously approved extending the closing period for the lessee’s potential purchase of the golf course by 90 days, moving the deadline to the end of August 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 1, 2025 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 90‑day extension of golf‑course purchase closing period to end of August 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a contract with CROFT & Associates for architecture and engineering services for Fire Station #16, a contract with Horwath HTL to update the downtown hotel feasibility study, and discuss an intergovernmental agreement for a multi‑use project on North Street. The board will also review a Georgia Power easement at the Canton Village property and set dates for future DDA meetings.

• Review and possible approval of contract with CROFT & Associates for Fire Station #16 design services
• Review and possible approval of contract with Horwath HTL to update the downtown hotel feasibility study
• Discussion of proposed intergovernmental agreement for a multi‑use project along North Street
• Review of Georgia Power easement at the Canton Village property
• Discussion and scheduling of future DDA meeting dates and times

The Downtown Development Authority board approved the agenda and minutes. It set regular meetings for 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The board approved Georgia Power easements on the Canton Village property. It also approved contracts with CROFT & Associates for Fire Station #16 services and with Horwath HTL to update the downtown hotel feasibility study.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes (motion carried)
• Set standard meetings at 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month (motion carried)
• Approved Georgia Power easements on Canton Village property (motion carried)
• Approved CROFT & Associates for architecture and engineering services for Fire Station #16 (motion carried)
• Approved update to Downtown Hotel Feasibility Study with Horwath HTL (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will first approve draft minutes from meetings on January 27, February 10, and March 24, 2025. It will then decide on VAR2503-001, a request to encroach into a stream buffer in the Bridgeview Subdivision on Bells Ferry Road. The board will also consider VAR2504-001, a request to eliminate a sidewalk at 230 Archer Street submitted by Chelsea Webb. The agenda includes public input, introduced items, and adjournment.

• Approve draft minutes for Jan 27, Feb 10, and Mar 24, 2025 meetings
• VAR2503-001: Request to encroach into stream buffer, Bridgeview Subdivision, Bells Ferry Road
• VAR2504-001: Request to eliminate sidewalk at 230 Archer Street (Chelsea Webb)
• Public input session
• Board of Appeals introduced items

The Board of Appeals approved the VAR2503‑0013 request to encroach into a stream buffer at Bridgeview Subdivision, requiring site plans with enhanced vegetation and prohibiting structures in the floodplain (vote 6‑0). It also approved the VAR2504‑0014 request to eliminate a sidewalk at 230 Archer Street, with one dissenting vote (5‑1). Earlier, the board unanimously approved the draft minutes from January 27, February 10, and March 24, 2025.

• Approved VAR2503‑0013 stream‑buffer encroachment with conditions (6‑0)
• Approved VAR2504‑0014 sidewalk elimination at 230 Archer St (5‑1, dissent A. Christou)
• Approved Board of Appeals draft minutes – Jan 27, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved Board of Appeals draft minutes – Feb 10, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved Board of Appeals draft minutes – Mar 24, 2025 (6‑0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will meet to review fiscal year 2026 budget requests to the city. The board will also discuss advertising opportunities and potential support for the Canton Main Street Board's kiosk project.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Requests to the City
• Advertising opportunities including Historic Canton Magazine
• Possible support of the Canton Main Street Board's kiosk project for Downtown Canton
• Potential appointment of officers

The board appointed Dana Cox as interim chair and Amy Wright as vice chair, and named Micki Farley as treasurer. It approved a reimbursement to the City of $446,639.53. Committee memberships for Finance, Community Engagement, and Marketing were approved. The board postponed a vote on funding the downtown kiosk until the Council provides more information.

• Approved reimbursement to the City of $446,639.53 (all approved)
• Appointed Dana Cox as board chair (interim through 2025) and Amy Wright as vice chair (all approved)
• Appointed Micki Farley as board treasurer (all approved)
• Approved Finance committee members: Micki Farley, Phil Hardwick, Kirit Patel (all approved)
• Approved Community Engagement committee members: Micki Farley, Teresa Ramsey (all approved)
• Approved Marketing committee members: Amy Wright, Jamie Smith, Dana Cox (all approved)
• Decided to delay vote on funding the Main Street kiosk project until Council review (decision to postpone)
• Approved agenda and minutes (all approved)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will meet to approve April 2025 minutes and financials. The board will discuss the Kiosk Project, First Friday, and the Farmers Market.

• Kiosk Project
• First Friday
• Farmers Market
• Summer Main Street Mixer on June 10th

The Canton Main Street Board approved the meeting agenda, the April 2025 Board minutes, and the April 2025 financial report, each by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting at 4:49 p.m. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financials (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect officers and review a design request for a fence installation. The body will also present a Historic Preservation Month Proclamation.

• COA2504-028: Fence installation design request at 1230 East Main Street (Applicants: Anthony and Carrie Pistone)
• Election of officers
• Presentation of Historic Preservation Month Proclamation

The commission approved the agenda to consider the COA application before the election of officers and ten‑minute public input (7‑0). It approved the April 7, 2025 minutes (7‑0) and approved the fence‑installation request for 1230 East Main Street as submitted (7‑0). Members elected Lee Oliver IV as chairman (7‑0) and re‑elected Vice Chairman Sellers as vice chairman (6‑1), then adjourned (7‑0).

• Approved agenda to hear COA application before election (7-0)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved fence installation request for 1230 East Main Street (7-0)
• Elected Lee Oliver IV as chairman (7-0)
• Re‑elected Vice Chairman Sellers as vice chairman (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss a $495,469 request from AtkinsRealis for a schedule extension and additional construction management on the Canton Water Pollution Control Plant expansion. Other agenda items include a review of March financials, a community redevelopment tax incentive program, and a zoning request for a property on Joe Green Lane. New business items cover an interactive kiosk for Cannon Park, a public art project at Heritage Park and Waleska Street Bridge, and several service and contract proposals.

• Discussion and possible action on Canton Water Pollution Control Plant expansion – $495,469 request by AtkinsRealis
• Discussion of installing an interactive kiosk in Cannon Park
• Discussion of public art project at Heritage Park and Waleska Street Bridge
• Discussion of Waste Pro of Georgia's request to amend the city's solid waste collection agreement
• Discussion of proposed contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural and engineering services on the North Street project

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the April 17 meeting minutes. It also unanimously appointed Councilmember Waterman as the city’s voting delegate to the Georgia Municipal Association and approved a $500,000 loan agreement with the Canton Housing Authority for TBG Residential’s low‑income housing tax credit project. Additionally, the council unanimously appointed Ashley Carlile to the Downtown Development Authority and then moved to an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation.

• Approved agenda amendment for housing loan discussion (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Waterman as GMA voting delegate (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 loan agreement with Canton Housing Authority for TBG Residential (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Carlile to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session to discuss real estate and litigation (unanimous)

Canton Building Authority

The Canton Building Authority will hold an executive session to discuss the possible disposition of real estate. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss potential disposition of real estate
• Call to Order (procedural)
• Adjourn (procedural)

Councilmember Bryan Roach moved to enter executive session to discuss the potential disposition of real estate. Councilmember Dwayne Waterman seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss potential disposition of real estate (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review draft minutes from its meetings on January 27, February 10, and March 24, 2025. It will discuss a variance request (VAR2503-001) to encroach into a stream buffer in the Bridgeview Subdivision on Bells Ferry Road. It will also discuss a variance request (VAR2504-001) to eliminate a sidewalk at 230 Archer Street. The agenda includes public input and any items introduced by the board.

• Review draft minutes for meetings on Jan 27, Feb 10, and Mar 24, 2025
• VAR2503-001: Request to encroach into stream buffer – Bridgeview Subdivision, Bells Ferry Road
• VAR2504-001: Request to eliminate sidewalk – 230 Archer Street

The Board of Appeals did not achieve a quorum, so no official meeting was held. Members present discussed agenda items, including draft minutes and two VAR requests, but no actions were taken. No decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will meet to discuss ongoing projects and new business. The agenda includes a review of a facade grant application for Autumn Joy Salon and planning for the Taste of Canton event.

• Facade Grant Application for Autumn Joy Salon
• Kiosk Project
• First Friday
• Farmers Market
• Summer Main Street Mixer on June 10th

The Main Street Board approved the agenda, March meeting minutes, and the February and March 2025 financials. It authorized the Peerless kiosk project pending City Council and Historical Preservation Committee approval, and approved a facade grant contingent on a quote not exceeding $500. The board also rescheduled the Taste of Canton festival and set the date for the Summer Main Street Mixer.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 financials (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financials (unanimous)
• Approved kiosk project, subject to City Council and Historical Preservation Committee approval (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant, pending quote with cap at $500 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Taste of Canton to Oct 16, 2025 with rain date Oct 23, 2025
• Scheduled Summer Main Street Mixer for June 10, 2025, 5:30‑8:30 pm at The Providence Agency

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review concept renderings for the Canton Village Shopping Center. The board will also receive updates on the North Street Project and the Downtown Fire Station.

• Concept renderings for the Canton Village Shopping Center
• Update on the Downtown Fire Station
• Update on the North Street Project

The Downtown Development Authority meeting on April 21, 2025 was not held because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no agenda items were considered, approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider approving contracts for water main replacements and discuss housing initiatives, including a loan for a low-income housing project.

• Approval of $964,000 contract for SR20/I-575 water main replacement
• Approval of $86,845 task order for SR20/I-575 water main construction administration
• Discussion of $500,000 loan for Summit at Hickory Creek low-income housing
• Discussion of North Canton Cottage Village project and sealed bid process
• Approval of $30,800 for Prominence Point Parkway right-of-way acquisition

The council approved a $500,000 loan request from TBG Residential for the Summit at Hickory Creek low‑income housing project. It denied the rezoning request for two residential units on Laurel Vista Drive and unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including several task orders and an asset‑disposal list. The council also awarded a GICH point to TBG Residential.

• Approved $500,000 loan for TBG Residential (unanimous)
• Denied case MPA2502-001 for two residential units on Laurel Vista Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 8 for Prominence Point Pkwy Intersection Improvements ($30,800) (unanimous)
• Approved Crown Castle Agreement for West Main Street Pedestrian Corridor (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 6 Addendum 2 for Brown Industrial Booster Pump services ($43,175) (unanimous)
• Approved Proposed List of Assets to be Disposed at auction (unanimous)
• Awarded GICH point to TBG Residential (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve the agenda and the March 19 meeting minutes. The commission will hear public input, discuss projects planned for fiscal year 2025, and review a rack card prepared by the communications team. Additional updates on the theatre and cultural arts program will be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public input session
• Discussion of projects for FY25
• Review of rack card created by communications team

The Cultural Arts Commission did not hold its meeting on April 16, 2025 because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no agenda items were approved, discussed, or voted on.

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Board of Managers will meet to approve minutes from the February 19, 2025, meeting and review an operations report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of February 19, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Operations Report

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the April 16 meeting, also by a 2‑0 vote. No other business was taken up.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will meet to review financials and staff updates. The board will discuss advertising opportunities and evaluate sponsorship applications for local events.

• Membership to the Southeast Tourism Society
• Advertising opportunities for Historic Canton Magazine
• Sponsorship application for Murph's Surf Shop
• Sponsorship application for Chick-Fil-A 5K
• Sponsorship applications for Peaberry Film Festival and History Cherokee Derby Days

The Tourism Board approved a $14,000 payment for the upcoming Historic Canton Magazine issue. It also approved sponsorship payments of $6,000 each for the Chick‑Fil‑A 5K run and the Peaberry Film Festival, $5,000 for the History Cherokee Derby Days, and rescinded a prior approval for Murph's Surf Shop. The board discussed forming committees and will present its work to City Council on June 5. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $14,000 funding for Historic Canton Magazine (motion carried)
• Rescinded prior approval for Murph's Surf Shop sponsorship (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved $6,000 sponsorship for Chick‑Fil‑A 5K run (motion carried)
• Approved $6,000 sponsorship for Peaberry Film Festival (motion carried)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for History Cherokee Derby Days (motion carried)
• Decided to present board accomplishments to City Council on June 5 (planned)
• Decided to form Marketing, Finance/Budget, and Community Development & Engagement committees and solicit officer nominations at next meeting (planned)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider routine agenda items, approve minutes, and elect officers. It will review three design requests: a fence at 210 Jeanette Street, minor exterior changes at 291 East Main Street, and minor exterior changes at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200. The commission will also discuss possible action on the city’s pre‑approved ADU and small house plans. A ten‑minute public input period is scheduled.

• Design request for fence installation at 210 Jeanette Street (Applicants Carrie and Lee Oliver)
• Design request for minor exterior modifications at 291 East Main Street (Applicant Josh Bagby)
• Design request for minor exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200 (Applicant Lee Oliver)
• Discussion of city pre‑approved ADU and small house plans
• Election of commission officers

The Historic Preservation Commission removed the Election of Officers item from the agenda and approved the February 3, 2025 minutes. It approved design requests for a fence at 210 Jeanette Street, accent lighting at 291 East Main Street, and roof/gutter modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway. The commission also granted blanket approval for six pre‑approved ADU and small‑house plans to be used in the Historic District.

• Removed Election of Officers from agenda (approved, 4-0)
• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (approved, 4-0)
• Approved fence design at 210 Jeanette St (approved, 4-0)
• Approved accent lighting design at 291 East Main St (approved, 4-0)
• Approved roof and gutter modifications at 225 Reformation Pkwy (approved, 4-0)
• Approved blanket approval of six ADU and small‑house plans for Historic District (approved, 4-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a request to construct two residential units on Laurel Vista Drive in the Horizon at Laurel Canyon development. It will also discuss several housing initiatives, including a $500,000 loan request from TBG Residential for the Summit at Hickory Creek project, and review financial and infrastructure matters such as a utility relocation agreement and water plant services. Additional items include a resurfacing intergovernmental agreement and other public works topics.

• Public hearing for Case MPA2502-001: request to construct two residential units on the island of the cul‑de‑sac of Laurel Vista Drive, Horizon at Laurel Canyon
• Discussion of TBG Residential's request for a $500,000 city loan for the Summit at Hickory Creek low‑income housing tax credit project
• Discussion of a $30,800 right‑of‑way acquisition for the Prominence Point Parkway Intersection Improvement (Task Order 8, Keck & Wood)
• Discussion of Crown Castle agreement for utility relocation for the West Main Street Pedestrian Corridor project
• Discussion of a $495,469 contract for additional CM and RPR services for the Canton Water Pollution Control Plant expansion schedule extension

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the draft minutes. It also approved entering a 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County for road resurfacing, authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement for up to $868,103.72. Additionally, the council unanimously awarded the High Friction Surface Treatment contract to WJ Surface Treatment for up to $143,436.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entering Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County for 2025 road resurfacing up to $868,103.72, mayor authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Approved award of High Friction Surface Treatment to WJ Surface Treatment up to $143,436 (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will convene at 9:00 AM to call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and approve the draft minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. After the approvals, the board will adjourn the meeting and then hold an orientation session for board members.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of February 10, 2025 draft minutes
• Adjourn Board Meeting
• Board Orientation

The Canton Tourism Board amended its agenda to discuss facilitator fees and approved the amendment. It approved the draft minutes from February 10, 2025. The board approved a $4,900 fee for the retreat facilitator. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Amended agenda to include facilitator fee discussion (motion carried)
• Approved February 10, 2025 draft minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $4,900 retreat facilitator fee (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review draft minutes from its January 27 and February 10, 2025 meetings. It will consider two variance applications (VAR2412-001 and VAR2412-002) seeking to exceed allowed driveway width and maximum lot coverage at 100 and 104 Hospital Drive. The board will also discuss a request to waive the sidewalk requirement for the property at 42 Riverdale Circle. The meeting includes public input and other introduced items.

• Review Draft Minutes – Board of Appeals, January 27, 2025
• Review Draft Minutes – Board of Appeals, February 10, 2025
• VAR2412-001 – Request to exceed driveway width and lot coverage at 100 Hospital Drive
• VAR2412-002 – Request to exceed driveway width and lot coverage at 104 Hospital Drive
• Request to waive sidewalk requirement at 42 Riverdale Circle

The Board of Appeals approved variance VAR2412-001 for 100 Hospital Drive, allowing a wider driveway and higher lot coverage, subject to city‑code driveway, sidewalk, beauty strip, and planting requirements. The same conditions were approved for VAR2412-002 for 104 Hospital Drive. Both motions passed with a 4‑1 vote, with Jeff Adams dissenting on each. Review of the January 27 and February 10 minutes was postponed to the April 28 work session.

• Approved VAR2412-001 (100 Hospital Drive) with conditions; vote 4-1 (Jeff Adams dissenting)
• Approved VAR2412-002 (104 Hospital Drive) with conditions; vote 4-1 (Jeff Adams dissenting)
• Postponed review of Jan 27, 2025 Board of Appeals minutes to April 28, 2025
• Postponed review of Feb 10, 2025 Canton Tourism Board minutes to April 28, 2025
• No action on 42 Riverdale Circle request as applicant withdrew

City Council

The Canton City Council will vote on several water‑treatment contracts, including a $186,922 award to W.L. Griffin Company for filter media replacement and a $32,509.73 change order to J.S. Haren Company for raw water intake improvements. The council will also consider creating the Cherokee Regional Land Bank, renewing an engineering services task order with Practical Design Partners, and approving street‑acceptance items for the Great Sky Pod and Towne Mill projects.

• Approve Change Order 1 to J.S. Haren Company for water treatment plant raw water intake improvement – $32,509.73
• Approve award to W.L. Griffin Company, LLC for water treatment plant filter media replacement – $186,922.34
• Renew Task Order Agreement contract for professional engineering services with Practical Design Partners
• Approve street acceptance for City Maintenance for Great Sky Pod 6B Phase 2, Phase 3, and Towne Mill Pod N Phase II
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Cherokee County Board of Tax Assessors to implement procedural property tax changes outlined in HB581

The City Council voted to deny the applications to amend conditions on the previously approved Master Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for Pod I of Riverstone. The motion passed with four votes in favor (Councilmembers Roach, Johnson, Waterman, McGrew) and two against (Mayor Pro Tem Tolan, Councilmember Yawn). The consent agenda items, including several water‑treatment and street‑acceptance approvals, were also approved unanimously.

• Denied Riverstone housing amendment applications (4-2)
• Approved Change Order 1 to J.S. Haren Company for water intake improvement ($32,509.73) – unanimous
• Approved Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement to W.L. Griffin ($186,922.34) – unanimous
• Approved renewal of task order with Practical Design Partners – unanimous
• Approved street acceptance for Great Sky Pod 6B Phase 2 – unanimous
• Approved street acceptance for Great Sky Pod 6B Phase 3 – unanimous
• Approved street acceptance for Towne Mill Pod N Phase II – unanimous
• Approved MOU with Cherokee County Board of Tax Assessors – unanimous

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the January 15 meeting. It will hear public input and then discuss the FY25 project plan that will be presented to the city council on March 20. The commission will also review follow‑up items from the West Main Arts Festival and Empty Bowls event and consider an interactive art installation by Elaine Federico.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Projects for FY25 – Council Presentation on March 20
• Follow up on events – West Main Arts Festival and Empty Bowls
• Interactive Art Installations – Elaine Federico

The Cultural Arts Commission approved the meeting agenda and the January 15 minutes without dissent. Public input included a presentation by Board and Brush about their upcoming art‑based business. The commission discussed upcoming projects, recent festivals, and shared updates on interactive art and theatre programming, but no further actions were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• January 15 minutes approved unanimously

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will discuss the proposed Tree Ordinance. The board will also provide updates on the city's memorial trees program. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Tree Ordinance Discussion
• Updates – Memorial Trees

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board did not hold a meeting on March 19, 2025 due to a lack of quorum. No agenda items were reviewed, approved, or acted upon. Consequently, no decisions were made.

City Council

The Canton City Council convened a three‑day retreat at Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge. Council members and department heads presented updates on the city roadmap, growth and development, infrastructure, downtown projects, and other topics. The retreat included visits to the cities of Gainesville and Sugar Hill and concluded with a review of discussions and next steps.

• Growth & Development presentation by Community Development Director Kevin Turner
• Infrastructure overview by City Engineer Bethany Watson
• Downtown Development update by Assistant City Manager Nathan Ingram
• Housing initiatives discussion by Housing Initiatives Director Ken Patton (Day 2)
• Public Safety briefing by Police Chief Marty Ferrell (Day 2)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve its agenda, review and approve draft minutes from January 8 and February 26, 2025, and hear public input. It will also review its financial report. In Old Business, the board will discuss the North Street Project presentation from GMC and receive an update on the Hickory Flat Highway Master Plan.

• Approval of the agenda
• Review/approval of draft minutes (Jan 8 2025 and Feb 26 2025)
• Public input session
• Discussion of the North Street Project presentation from GMC
• Update on the Hickory Flat Highway Master Plan

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on a master‑plan amendment and a conditional use permit for Pod I of Riverstone. Council members will discuss a proposed road impact fee development agreement with Northside Hospital Cherokee for constructing a new traffic intersection. Additional items include a Vision Zero policy resolution, a proposal to create the Cherokee Regional Land Bank, and contract awards for water‑treatment plant improvements.

• Public Hearing for Cases MPA2412-004 and CUP2412-003 – master‑plan amendment and conditional use permit in Riverstone Pod I
• Discussion of Northside Hospital Cherokee road impact fee development agreement for a new traffic intersection
• Discussion of a proposed Vision Zero policy resolution
• Change Order 1 to J.S. Haren Company for water‑treatment plant raw water intake improvement – $32,509.73
• Award of water‑treatment plant filter media replacement to W.L. Griffin Company – $186,922.34

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board meeting will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the agenda, approval of the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes, and approval of February 2025 financials. The board will also review old business items such as the Kiosk Project, Alleyway Project, Chocolate Walk, and other community events and reports. New business, comments from the president and downtown director, and any member‑introduced items will be discussed before adjournment.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of February 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 2025 financials
• Review of Kiosk Project
• Review of Alleyway Project

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority and City Council will hold a presentation on the North Street Project by Goodwyn Mills. The meeting will begin with a call to order, include discussion of the project, and then adjourn. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of the North Street Project (Goodwyn Mills)

City Council

The City Council and the Downtown Development Authority will hold a joint meeting. Council members will hear a presentation on the North Street Project from Goodwyn Mills. The agenda lists only the presentation and discussion; no formal actions are indicated.

• Presentation and discussion of the North Street Project (Goodwyn Mills)

City Council

The council will vote on several task order agreements, including a $748,683.17 distribution relocation project with Georgia Power, a $76,500 pedestrian bridge design, and a $44,479.14 highway intersection design. It will also discuss multiple zoning and land‑use cases, such as a 58.29‑acre residential development on Knox Bridge Highway and conditional use permits for River Green Pods. Presentations on Cherokee County Safe Streets and a business survey for economic development are scheduled.

• Approval of Distribution Relocation/Conversion Project Binding Agreement with Georgia Power – $748,683.17
• Approval of Task Order 7 for West Main Street Pedestrian Bridge – $76,500 (Practical Design Partners, LLC)
• Approval of Task Order 7 for Highway 140 at Reinhardt College Parkway Intersection – $44,479.14 (Michael Baker International)
• Discussion of annex, rezoning, and master plan approval for 58.29 acres on Knox Bridge Highway for residential development
• Discussion of conditional use permit and zoning amendment for River Green Pods J1 and J2 (95 townhomes, 6 single‑family homes)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates on city initiatives. The agenda includes discussions on the tree ordinance, EV charging station plans, and memorial trees.

• Tree Ordinance discussion
• EV Charging Station Plan updates from Jason Moody and Jared Teutsch
• Memorial Trees updates from Wendy Millen Carpenter

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The board will meet to approve minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting and review an operations report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Operations Report

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will meet to approve past minutes and consider four variance requests, including requests to exceed driveway width and lot coverage at 100 and 104 Hospital Drive.

• Approval of Board of Appeals draft minutes from August through November 2024
• VAR2412-001: Request to exceed driveway width and lot coverage at 100 Hospital Drive
• VAR2412-002: Request to exceed driveway width and lot coverage at 104 Hospital Drive
• VAR2501-001: Request for temporary gravel parking area at 1064 Hickory Flat Highway
• Public input period scheduled

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review and approve its agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss possible advertising opportunities, including the Historic Canton Magazine, and consider sponsorship applications. The board will also review a request for proposals (RFP) for future marketing services.

• Approval of the agenda
• Review and approval of January 13, 2025 draft minutes
• Discussion and possible action on advertising opportunities – Historic Canton Magazine
• Consideration of sponsorship applications
• Discussion of a request for proposals (RFP) for marketing

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding annexation, rezoning, and master plan approvals for residential projects on Knox Bridge Highway, River Green, and Park Village. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and public safety initiatives.

• Public hearing for 57.16 acres on Knox Bridge Highway for residential development
• Public hearing for 95 townhomes and 6 single family homes at River Green Pods J1 and J2
• Binding agreement with Georgia Power Company for $748,683.17
• Task order for West Main Street Pedestrian Bridge concepts from Practical Design Partners, LLC for $76,500
• Task order for Highway 140 at Reinhardt College Parkway intersection design for $44,479.14

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will vote to approve the meeting agenda, the January 8, 2025 minutes, and the January 2025 financial report. The board will also receive updates on several ongoing projects and community events, including the kiosk, alleyway, Chocolate Walk, Glow Night, and Shamrock Shuffle. No new contracts or ordinances are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Kiosk Project Update
• Alleyway Project Update
• Chocolate Walk Update
• Glow Night – March 1 – Update
• Shamrock Shuffle Update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving its agenda and the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. It will provide ten minutes for public input. The commission will also review a design request (COA2501‑099) for minor exterior modifications to an existing building at 131 West Marietta Street.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting
• Ten‑minute public input period
• Review design request COA2501‑099 for minor exterior modifications at 131 West Marietta Street

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to elect officers and review previous meeting minutes. The board will discuss three specific variance requests regarding driveway width, lot coverage, and parking surfaces.

• VAR2412-001: Request to exceed driveway width and maximum lot coverage at 100 Hospital Drive
• VAR2412-002: Request to exceed driveway width and maximum lot coverage at 104 Hospital Drive
• VAR2501-001: Request for temporary gravel parking area at 1064 Hickory Flat Highway

City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning and land use requests, including townhome developments and a master plan amendment. The body is also considering the 2025 general election call and updates to the Capital Improvements Plan.

• Case CUP2410-005: Request to construct 208 townhome units along Misty Way and Misty Court
• Resolution for Call of General Election for November 4, 2025
• Annual Update to Capital Improvements Plan and 5 Year Short Term Work Plan for Impact Fees
• Private to Public Street Application for the Summit at Towne Mill
• Staff reports for River Green Pods (95 townhomes, 6 single family homes) and Park Village Master Plan (4.81 acre addition)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission will review projects for fiscal year 2025 and consider forming subcommittees. It will also follow up on the Bizarre Bash project, decide on meeting days and times, and plan involvement in the West Main Arts Festival. Additional topics include a presentation to the city council and the commission's social media presence.

• Discussion of Projects for FY25 – Creation of Subcommittees
• Follow Up on Bizarre Bash Project
• Discussion of Meeting Days and Times
• Discussion of Upcoming Presentation to Council
• West Main Arts Festival Involvement

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The board will meet to review a presentation on the Tree Ordinance. Members will also receive updates regarding the EV Charging Station Plan and Memorial Trees.

• Presentation of Tree Ordinance by Steve Green
• EV Charging Station Plan updates from Jason Moody and Jared Teutsch
• Memorial Trees updates from Wendy Millen Carpenter

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review a request for proposals (RFP) for marketing services. It will also consider advertising options such as a Chamber of Commerce ad and placement in Historic Canton Magazine. Additional items include selecting the board chair, vice‑chair, and treasurer for 2025 and reviewing sponsorship applications for several events.

• Discussion of RFP for Marketing
• Discussion and possible action on advertising opportunities (Chamber of Commerce Ad, Historic Canton Magazine)
• Discussion and possible action on Chair, Vice‑Chair, & Treasurer for the 2025 calendar year
• Review of sponsorship applications (WPSL Sponsorship, Wing & Rock, Wildlife Expo, Peaberry Film Festival, Southern Tradition Car Show, Georgia Trust Sponsorship)
• Update on West Main Arts Festival

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will meet to discuss its 2025 work plan and review updates on the Alley and Kiosk projects. The board will also address board member appointments and upcoming community events.

• 2025 Work Plan Session
• Alley Project update
• Kiosk Project update
• Facade Grant for awning replacement at 221 East Main Street
• Reappointment of Jack Shampine

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, approve the agenda and the December 11, 2024 minutes, and receive public input. The board will discuss a possible meeting with Cherokee North Apartments regarding the North Street Project and its timeline. New business includes discussion of officers and check signers.

• Discussion of a possible meeting with Cherokee North Apartments about the North Street Project
• Discussion of officers and check signers
• Public input session
• Financial report
• Review and approval of December 11, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding townhome construction and ownership permits. The body will also discuss transportation project funding and the call for the November 2025 general election.

• Public hearing for Case CUP2410-005: 208 townhome units along Misty Way and Misty Court
• Public hearing for Cases CUP2411-001 and MPA2410-003: Fee simple ownership amendments
• Resolution of support for a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Loan for Marietta Road Realignment and Hickory Flat Highway Improvement Project
• Resolution for Call of General Election for November 4, 2025
• Discussion of Private to Public Street Application for the Summit at Towne Mill