Committees of Council
Meeting Information
This meeting of the Committees of Council will address various city ordinances, public safety initiatives, and transportation infrastructure projects. Key discussions include a new Drone as First Responder program, amendments to the Unified Development Code, and several significant transportation contracts.
Meeting Summary
Public Safety and Technology Initiatives
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The Council will consider a new agreement with BRINC and Motorola Solutions for a trial Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, aiming to integrate drones into public safety for rapid response to 911 calls and improved situational awareness. [Committees of Council Agenda p.7]
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* Background: The DFR program offers a full year of service at no cost to the City of Roswell, allowing for data collection on reduced response times and enhanced field unit safety before any long-term financial commitments. [Committees of Council Agenda p.7]
Unified Development Code Amendments
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Proposed ordinances will clarify residential parking regulations, including restrictions on parking in front yards and allowed surfaces for non-residential parking areas. [Committees of Council Agenda p.68] [Committees of Council Agenda p.72]
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Amendments to signage regulations will be considered, specifically clarifying rules for temporary sign permits and prohibiting certain types of internally illuminated window signs and neon/LED outlining of building features. [Committees of Council Agenda p.92] [Committees of Council Agenda p.96]
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The Unified Development Code will also be amended to add a definition for the term "occupied" and to allow non-commercial horse stables as a limited use in the RS-18 zoning district. [Committees of Council Agenda p.76] [Committees of Council Agenda p.107]
Code of Ordinances Updates
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The Council will review amendments to Chapter 24 regarding commercial waste collection, specifically prohibiting large, bulky items from being placed in City dumpsters. [Committees of Council Agenda p.101]
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An ordinance will be considered to clarify the definition of an "inoperable motor vehicle" within Chapter 22, Traffic and Motor Vehicles. [Committees of Council Agenda p.104]
Transportation and Mobility Projects
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A blanket approval for the Mayor or City Administrator to sign Intergovernmental Agreements with Fulton County for transportation projects, including the acceptance of reimbursement funds for associated water lines, is on the agenda. [Committees of Council Agenda p.115]
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The Council will consider awarding the 2026 Citywide Resurfacing Contract and approving a contract amendment for Winter Construction for the Green Street Mobility project. [Committees of Council Agenda p.116] [Committees of Council Agenda p.117]
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Consideration will be given to awarding the Big Creek Trail design contract to Kimley Horn and executing Task Order #1 for $1,098,630.00, with a total budget authorization of $1,198,630.00. [Committees of Council Agenda p.118]
Administrative Discussion
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The agenda includes a discussion item on Public Records. [Committees of Council Agenda p.121]
People (17)
Allen Sells
Councilmember, Chair
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Andy Phlegar
Director of Transportation
City of Roswell
Angela Rambeau
Planner III
City of Roswell
Christine Hall
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Chris Zack
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
David Redus
Sr. Manager
Motorola Solutions
Eren Brumley
Councilmember
City of Roswell
James W. Conroy
Chief of Police & Senior Vice President
City of Roswell
Jeannie Peyton
Planning and Zoning Director
City of Roswell
Jennifer Phillippi
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Jim Nelson
MSSSI Vice President SaaS Solutions
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
John Potrzebowski
911 Director
Roswell Police Department
Joseph Cusack
Assistant City Attorney, Member of Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Mary Robichaux
Mayor
City of Roswell
Nancy Saviano Long
City Clerk
City of Roswell
Randy Knighton
City Administrator
City of Roswell
Sarah Beeson
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
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