Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Information
This meeting addressed key city initiatives, including fiscal year budget adjustments, a significant property sale and development agreement for 1340 Woodstock Road, updates and contracts for Chattahoochee River Parks, and resolutions impacting regional economic development through the North Fulton Community Improvement District expansion and the Big Creek Parkway project.
Meeting Summary
Meeting Opening and Recognitions
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Mayor Kurt Wilson read proclamations honoring United States Army Personnel Specialist Jeff Hamling with the Esteemed Veteran of Roswell Award and Sergeant Omar Braik as the 2024 Supervisor of the Year for the Roswell Police Department. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.1] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.1]
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The Council approved the re-appointment of Carol Williams to the Planning Commission with a 4-1 vote, followed by her Oath of Office. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.2] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.2]
Financial and Property Approvals
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The FY 2025 End of Year Budget Amendment, including adjustments to operating and capital budgets, was unanimously adopted. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.2] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.17]
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A Purchase and Sale Agreement for the conveyance of approximately 8.6 acres at 1340 Woodstock Road to Roswell Bowen Road, LLC for $5,000,000 was unanimously approved, which includes a land swap with Westminster Japanese Church and subdivision of the site. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.3] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.20]
Parks and Infrastructure Development
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A Ground Lease Agreement with Fulton County for the continued use and improvement of Chattahoochee River Parks (Riverside Park and Azalea Park) was unanimously approved, establishing a long-term lease for park operations and enhancements. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.3] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.90]
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A contract was unanimously awarded to MAPP for the Riverside Park Construction project for $12,299,307.81, with a total project budget authorization of $13,841,186.80, funded by general obligation bonds. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.3] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.91]
Regional Economic Development and Transportation
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The City Council approved a resolution consenting to the expansion of the North Fulton Community Improvement District (True North 400), which will increase commercial property participation and support transportation, mobility, and public safety projects. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.3] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.106]
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Approval was granted for right-of-way acquisition services and options for the Big Creek Parkway Phase II TSPLOST project, with an amount not to exceed $21,600,000.00, to construct a new roadway between Warsaw Road and Old Alabama Road. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.4] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.127]
People (11)
Allen Sells
Councilmember, Chair
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Carol Williams
Commissioner
Planning Commission
Christine Hall
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
David Johnson
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
G. Lee Hills
Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem
City of Roswell
Jeff Hamling
Personnel Specialist (E-5)
United States Army
Kurt Wilson
Board Member, Roswell Public Facilities Authority; former Mayor of Roswell
Roswell Public Facilities Authority; City of Roswell
Omar Braik
Sergeant
Roswell Police Department
Sarah Beeson
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Steve Green
Elder
Roswell Church of Christ
William Morthland
Board Member
Roswell Public Facilities Authority
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