Roswell meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Roswell Council approves $2.27M roof contract, 2045 growth plan

The Roswell Mayor and Council approved a $2,267,075.30 contract with The Cool Roofing Co. to replace the City Hall roof and adopted the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan at its July 27 regular meeting. The council also deferred a rezoning request and gave first readings to ordinances on stormwater management and data centers.

City Hall roof replacement

The council voted 5-0 to award the roof replacement contract to The Cool Roofing Co. The project covers the municipal building's roof and is part of ongoing facility maintenance.

2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan

The council approved the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan with specific text edits and an amendment by a 5-1 vote. The plan outlines long-term land use and development policies for the city.

Other council actions

• Approved the transmittal of the Capital Improvement Element annual update (unanimous).
• Approved zoning condition modifications for World Harvest Church at 320 Hardscrabble Road (5-0).
• Deferred a rezoning request for 0 Old Roswell Road to the Aug. 10 meeting (3-2).
• Approved first readings of Unified Development Code amendments related to stormwater management (5-0) and data centers (5-0).
• Approved grant applications for cybercrimes enforcement and the BOOST program (unanimous).

Committee actions

At the July 28 Committees of Council meeting, members unanimously approved several contracts to move forward to the Mayor and Council. These include:

• Right-of-way acquisition for the Pine Grove Phase 1A project, up to $1.25 million.
• A contract with Range Systems for the 911 Range Improvement project, $1,109,979 (total authorization $1,220,977).
• A contract with Signature Tennis for East Roswell tennis court replacement, $197,760 (total $227,424).
• Contracts for Hembree Park gym flooring and City Hall HVAC improvements.

A resolution to apply for a $3 million loan and $1.5 million grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank failed due to lack of a second.

Coming up

• **Mayor and Council – Aug. 10:** Will consider the deferred rezoning for 0 Old Roswell Road, the Pine Grove right-of-way acquisition (up to $1.25 million), and contracts for the 911 range, tennis courts, gym floors, and HVAC upgrades.
• **Committees of Council – Aug. 11:** Will consider a $45,000 Georgia Council for the Arts grant for the Art Center West Ceramics Studio Expansion, contracts for light pole installation at Smith Plantation Trail, and a discussion of the FY2027 budget and tax year 2026.
• **Board of Zoning Appeals – Aug. 11:** Will hear variance requests for a proposed convenience store at 1050 Holcomb Bridge Road and a variance at 10855 Houze Road.

Roswell Council approves $2.27M City Hall roof replacement; Planning Commission recommends denial of Old Roswell Road rezoning

The Roswell City Council approved a $2,267,075.30 contract for the City Hall roof replacement project on July 27, the largest spending decision among recent city meetings. The Cool Roofing Co. was awarded the contract on a 5-0 vote.

Mayor and Council — July 27

Council members approved several major items during their regular meeting:

• **City Hall roof replacement**: $2,267,075.30 contract with The Cool Roofing Co. (5-0)
• **2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan**: Approved with specific text edits and an amendment (5-1)
• **Capital Improvement Element annual update**: Transmittal approved unanimously
• **World Harvest Church zoning conditions**: Modifications approved for 320 Hardscrabble Road (5-0)
• **0 Old Roswell Road rezoning**: Deferred to August 10, 2026 (3-2)
• **Stormwater management UDC amendments**: First reading approved (5-0)
• **Data center UDC amendments**: First reading approved (5-0)
• **Grant applications**: Cybercrimes enforcement and BOOST program applications approved unanimously

The 0 Old Roswell Road rezoning deferral means the item, which the Planning Commission had already recommended for denial, will return to Council next month.

Planning Commission — July 21

The Planning Commission made several recommendations and decisions:

• **0 Old Roswell Road rezoning**: Recommended denial (4-0)
• **200 Hembree Park Drive**: Conditional Use for Used Vehicle Sales was withdrawn
• **38 Maple Street preliminary plat**: Approved with conditions (unanimous)
• **UDC text amendments for Corridor, Nodes, and Employment Districts**: Approved with recommendations (unanimous)
• **UDC Stormwater Management amendment**: Approved (unanimous)
• **June 16, 2026 minutes**: Approved with a change (unanimous)
• **June 30, 2026 special called meeting minutes**: Approved (4-0)

Committees of Council — July 28

Committees advanced multiple contracts to the full Mayor and Council for final action:

• **Pine Grove Phase 1A right-of-way services**: Up to $1.25M (unanimous)
• **Range Systems contract for 911 Range Improvement**: Up to $1,109,979 (unanimous)
• **Signature Tennis contract for East Roswell tennis courts**: $197,760 (unanimous)
• **Covington Flooring and Southeastern Surfaces contracts for Hembree Park gym**: Advanced (unanimous)
• **Three Chastain Plumbing contracts for Public Safety Headquarters RTU projects**: Advanced (unanimous)
• **Comfort Systems and Trane Technologies contracts for City Hall HVAC improvements**: Advanced (unanimous)

A resolution to apply for a $3 million loan and $1.5 million grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank failed for lack of a second.

Mayor and Council Quorum Session — July 20

A possible quorum of the Mayor and Council met at City Hall, Room 220, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a recap session on the 2026 Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention. Minutes were not yet published as of this report.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The deferred 0 Old Roswell Road rezoning request is scheduled to return to the Mayor and Council on August 10, 2026.

Roswell Council approves $10.7M Riverside Road project; City Hall roof vote set for tonight

Roswell's City Council approved a $10.7 million construction contract for the Riverside Road TSPLOST project at its July 13 regular meeting, the largest dollar item decided over the past two weeks. The council also adopted a mid-year budget amendment and filled several board seats.

Riverside Road and budget actions

The council voted unanimously to approve $10,721,901.50 for the Riverside Road TSPLOST project and Fulton County Waterline funding. Members also unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement for use and distribution of 2026 TSPLOST proceeds.

The FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment passed 4-2.

Four board appointments were approved unanimously: Ron Jackson to the Historic Preservation Commission; Tom Hamblin and Joe Zerkus to the Design Review Board; and Patrick Caffrey to the Downtown Development Authority. June 2026 meeting minutes and an NEA Grant resolution passed via consent agenda, also unanimously.

Planning Commission acts on rezoning and code amendments

On July 21, the Planning Commission recommended denial of a rezoning request for 0 Old Roswell Road by a 4-0 vote. A conditional use request for used vehicle sales at 200 Hembree Park Drive was withdrawn.

The commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat for 38 Maple Street with conditions. It also unanimously approved Unified Development Code text amendments for Corridor, Nodes, and Employment Districts with recommendations, and a separate UDC amendment for Stormwater Management.

Minutes from June 16, 2026 were approved unanimously with a change; minutes from a June 30 special called meeting passed 4-0.

Committees and convention recap

The July 14 Committees of Council agenda included resolutions for a $135,000 DOJ Cybercrimes Enforcement Program grant and up to $45,000 in BOOST grant funding for Waller Park adaptive programming. The agenda also listed transmittal of the annual Capital Improvement Element update, transmittal of the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan Draft, and a discussion of Data Center regulations. Minutes for that meeting have not yet been published.

On July 20, a possible quorum of the Mayor and Council met at City Hall, Room 220, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a recap session on the 2026 Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

Monday, July 27 — Mayor and Council Regular Meeting. The council is scheduled to vote on a contract with The Cool Roofing Co. for City Hall roof replacement not to exceed $2,267,075.30. Also on the agenda: a rezoning request to Office Residential for 0 Old Roswell Road; zoning condition modifications for World Harvest Church at 320 Hardscrabble Road; a $135,000 Police Department cybercrimes enforcement grant application; and a grant application of up to $45,000 for adaptive youth programs at Waller Park Recreation Center.

Tuesday, July 28 — Committees of Council Regular Meeting. Discussion items include an application for a $3,000,000 loan and $1,500,000 grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the Green Street Mobility project; right-of-way acquisition for the Pine Grove Phase 1A project not to exceed $1,250,000; a contract with Range Systems for a 911Range Improvement project not to exceed $1,109,979; City Hall HVAC improvement contracts with Comfort Systems ($727,000) and Trane Technologies ($432,821.76); and tennis court and gym replacements at East Roswell and Hembree Park totaling over $440,000.

Roswell roundup: Council approves $10.7M Riverside Road project; design reviews advance for Fire Station 27 and Greenlawn Cemetery

The most consequential decision of the past two weeks came July 11, when the Roswell Mayor and Council unanimously approved $10,721,901.50 for the Riverside Road TSPLOST project and Fulton County Waterline funding. The same meeting included a 4-2 vote on the FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment and unanimous approval of an intergovernmental agreement governing use and distribution of 2026 TSPLOST proceeds.

Mayor and Council

At the July 11 open forum and July 13 regular meeting, council members acted on a series of board appointments, all by unanimous vote: Ron Jackson to the Historic Preservation Commission, Tom Hamblin and Joe Zerkus to the Design Review Board, and Patrick Caffrey to the Downtown Development Authority. Ron Jackson, Tom Hamblin, and Patrick Caffrey were sworn in. The council also approved June 2026 meeting minutes and a $60,000 NEA Grant resolution by unanimous consent, and voted unanimously to close the July 27, 2026 meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, or real estate.

Design Review Board

On July 7, the Design Review Board unanimously approved final design applications for Fire Station 27 at 9000 Fouts Road (4-0) and Greenlawn Cemetery at 10933 Alpharetta Highway (4-0). The board also approved May 5, 2026 minutes (4-0). An initial application for a new building at 10473 Alpharetta Highway drew no vote, and the board held a preliminary discussion on a project at 1350 Woodstock Road.

Historic Preservation Commission

On July 8, the commission approved a change to a proposed partial demolition plan for 1076 Canton Street (5-0) and approved June 10, 2026 minutes (5-0).

Recreation Commission

At its July 9 regular meeting, the Recreation Commission approved June 4, 2026 minutes (5-0) and voted unanimously to approve "Tapestry of Generations" as the theme for the 2026 Youth Day parade (5-0). According to the agenda, the theme was chosen by the Roswell Youth Council to align with the city's America 250 initiative. A separate July 9 work session listed the same theme for discussion; minutes for that session have not been published.

Committees of Council

A July 14 meeting agenda listed items for consideration, though minutes are not yet published. They include a resolution for a $135,000 DOJ Cybercrimes Enforcement Program grant, a resolution for up to $45,000 in BOOST grant funding for Waller Park adaptive programming, transmittal of the annual Capital Improvement Element update, transmittal of the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan Draft, and a discussion of Data Center regulations.

Coming up

• **July 20, 9:30–11:00 a.m., City Hall Room 220** — Mayor and Council possible quorum meeting for a 2026 GMA Annual Convention recap session.
• **July 21** — Planning Commission regular meeting, including a rezoning request (PL-20252326) for 62 townhomes at 0 Old Roswell Road, where staff recommends denial citing conflicts with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; a conditional use request for used vehicle sales at 200 Hembree Park Drive; a preliminary plat for 38 Maple Street; a text amendment to establish Data Centers as a use in the Unified Development Code; and a first reading of a text amendment to UDC Section 12.5 on stormwater management.

Roswell boards approve Fire Station 27 and Greenlawn Cemetery designs; council set to weigh $10.7M Riverside Road contract

Roswell's Design Review Board unanimously approved final designs for Fire Station 27 and Greenlawn Cemetery earlier this month, while the City Council prepares to vote on a roughly $10.7 million construction contract for the Riverside Road TSPLOST project at its July 13 meeting.

Design Review Board approves Fire Station 27 and Greenlawn Cemetery

On July 7, the Design Review Board voted 4-0 to approve the final design application for Fire Station 27 at 9000 Fouts Road. The board also voted 4-0 to approve the final design application for Greenlawn Cemetery at 10933 Alpharetta Highway. Minutes from the board's May 5, 2026 meeting were approved 4-0 as well.

The board heard an initial application for a new building at 10473 Alpharetta Highway, but no vote was taken. A preliminary discussion was held on a project at 1350 Woodstock Road.

Historic Preservation Commission clears demolition plan change

On July 8, the Historic Preservation Commission voted 5-0 to approve a change to a proposed partial demolition plan for 1076 Canton Street. The commission also approved minutes from its June 10, 2026 meeting, 5-0.

Planning Commission discusses 2045 growth plan, takes no action

The Planning Commission held a special called meeting on June 30 to discuss the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan Draft. The meeting was for discussion and information gathering only; no motions or votes were taken, and no other business was conducted.

Council Open Forum hears public comments

The Mayor and Council held an Open Forum on June 29 that was procedural only, consisting of an invocation, pledge of allegiance, and public comments from nine residents. No decisions, votes, or official actions were taken.

Recreation Commission to consider Youth Day theme

The Roswell Recreation Commission held a work session and regular meeting on July 9. Agendas indicate the commission was to discuss and consider approving the 2026 Youth Day parade theme, "Tapestry of Generations," chosen by the Roswell Youth Council to align with the city's America 250 initiative. The commission was also scheduled to review a capital project list, including Crabapple Center interior renovations (40% complete), Roswell Area Park pool renovation assessment and design (30% complete), Liberty Square Park construction (40% complete), and Grimes Bridge Soccer construction (50% complete). Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Mayor and Council Regular Meeting:** The council will consider a construction contract with BackBone Infrastructure, LLC for $9,489,436.50 for the Riverside Road TSPLOST project, a budget amendment of $1,454,580 for Fulton County Waterline funding, the FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment, an application for up to $60,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grant funds, and appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Design Review Board, and Downtown Development Authority.
• **July 14 — Committees of Council Regular Meeting:** Committees will discuss a resolution for a $135,000 DOJ Cybercrimes Enforcement Program grant, a resolution for up to $45,000 in BOOST grant funding for Waller Park adaptive programming, transmittal of the annual Capital Improvement Element update, transmittal of the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan Draft, and data center regulations.

Roswell zoning board approves Sweet Birch Lane variance; Council data center moratorium and $10.7M road contract await confirmation

Zoning board approves Sweet Birch Lane variance

The Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance (SBVA-0326-000018) for 540 Sweet Birch Lane by a unanimous 5-0 vote at its June 23 special called meeting. The board also unanimously approved minutes from its May 12, 2026 meeting. No other items were on the agenda.

Council agendas: data center moratorium, CDBG funds, road contract

Agendas were posted for two June meetings, but official minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

The June 22 Mayor and Council regular meeting agenda listed consideration of a 90-day extension of the temporary emergency moratorium on new data centers, a zoning modification for the Bowen & 92 development at 1340 Woodstock Road, adoption of the 2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds totaling $443,594, and a workers compensation reinsurance contract with Midwest Employers Casualty at a premium of $356,056 over two years.

The June 23 Committees of Council agenda included a $9,489,436.50 construction contract for Riverside Road improvements from Riviera Road to Old Alabama Road, plus a $1,454,580 budget amendment for a Fulton County waterline intergovernmental agreement — together totaling roughly $10.7 million. The committee was also set to consider a resolution to apply for and accept a $60,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant for a theatrical project with HBCU students, a FY2026 mid-year budget amendment of approximately $1.3 million across Police, IT, Parks, Fire, and other departments, and discussions of downtown parking operations and the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan draft.

Open Forum: no decisions

The Mayor and Council held an Open Forum on June 29, 2026. The meeting was procedural only — invocation, pledge of allegiance, and public comments from nine residents. No decisions, votes, or official actions were taken.

Planning Commission discusses growth plan draft

The Planning Commission held a special called meeting on June 30 to discuss the draft 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan, a state-required update covering land use, housing, transportation, and economic development. Commissioners were to provide policy direction to staff; no vote was scheduled. A quorum of Mayor and City Council may have been present.

Coming up

• **July 7 — Design Review Board:** Final vote on Fire Station 27 (ZDRB-0526-000024), a 10,000-square-foot facility at 9000 Fouts Road with 8 bunk rooms and 3 apparatus bays. Initial reviews are also scheduled for a building addition at 10473 Alpharetta Highway (ZDRB-0426-000019) and a Greenlawn Cemetery project at 10933 Alpharetta Highway (ZDRB-0326-000016), plus a discussion item for 1350 Woodstock Road (Bowen & 92).

• **July 8 — Historic Preservation Commission:** Public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness for 1076 Canton Street (Ball House/Founder's Hall), involving lifting and temporarily moving the structure for about two months to reconstruct its foundation. Staff recommends deferring the application to the June HPC meeting. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from its June 10, 2026 meeting.

BZA approves variance on Sweet Birch Lane as council weighs $10.7M road contract and moratorium extension

The Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance for a property on Sweet Birch Lane during the June 23 special called meeting, the only binding decision from the city’s recent round of public meetings. A larger set of spending, zoning, and policy items remains on the agendas of the Mayor and Council, with no final votes yet recorded.

BZA actions

The board voted 5-0 to grant variance SBVA-0326-000018 at 540 Sweet Birch Lane. It also unanimously approved the minutes from its May 12, 2026, meeting. No other decisions were taken.

Mayor and Council agendas

Two council-level meetings were held in the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published and no final votes are confirmed.

At the June 22 regular meeting, the council was scheduled to consider:

• A 90-day extension of the temporary emergency moratorium on new data centers.
• A modification of zoning conditions for the Bowen & 92 development at 1340 Woodstock Road.
• The 2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds, with a budget amendment of $443,594.
• A two-year workers compensation reinsurance contract with Midwest Employers Casualty, at a premium of $356,056.

The June 23 Committees of Council meeting agenda included votes on:

• A $9,489,436.50 construction contract for Riverside Road improvements from Riviera Road to Old Alabama Road, plus a $1,454,580 budget amendment for a Fulton County waterline intergovernmental agreement, for a combined project cost of $10.94 million.
• A resolution to apply for and accept a $60,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant for a theatrical project involving HBCU students.
• The FY2026 mid-year budget amendment, containing about $1.3 million in departmental adjustments for Police, IT, Parks, Fire, and other departments.
• Discussion items on downtown parking operations and the draft 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan.

Other recent meetings

The Mayor and Council held an Open Forum on June 29 that was procedural only. Nine residents spoke during public comment; no votes or official actions occurred.

On June 30, the Planning Commission convened a special called meeting to discuss the draft 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan, a state-required update covering land use, housing, transportation, and economic development. Commissioners provided policy direction to staff, but no vote was scheduled.

Coming up

The Design Review Board will meet July 7 and vote on final approval for the new Fire Station 27 at 9000 Fouts Road (ZDRB-0526-000024). The planned facility is 10,000 square feet, with eight bunk rooms and three apparatus bays. The board will also conduct initial reviews of a building addition at 10473 Alpharetta Highway and the Greenlawn Cemetery project at 10933 Alpharetta Highway, and discuss the Bowen & 92 plan at 1350 Woodstock Road.

On July 8, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness for 1076 Canton Street, known as the Ball House or Founder’s Hall. The applicant proposes to lift and move the historic structure forward for about two months to reconstruct its foundation. Staff recommends deferring the application to the June HPC meeting. The commission will also vote on approval of its June 10, 2026, meeting minutes.