Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
Mayor and Council
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May 27, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Meeting Information
The Mayor and Council convened for a regular meeting to address city operations, community development, and public safety. Key discussions included amendments to city ordinances concerning administrative structure, special event facilities, and short-term rentals, alongside approvals for infrastructure grants and recognition of city department achievements.
Meeting Summary
City Administration and Governance Updates
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The Council approved an ordinance on its second reading to amend Chapter 2 of the City Code, modernizing administrative language, empowering staff for operational decisions, and formally establishing C-suite positions (Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer). [Mayor and Council Minutes p.3] [Video 0:35:38]
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The ordinance also clarified that the City Administrator will appoint the Police and Fire Chiefs, subject to Mayor and Council approval, and outlined procedures for designating an Acting City Administrator during temporary absences. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.3] [Video 0:54:43]
Community Development and Public Safety Initiatives
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The Council approved on first reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 3, allowing wine to be brought into special event facilities under certain conditions, supporting local businesses like Tate Spuds Kitchen. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.3] [Video 0:56:41]
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An ordinance to regulate short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) was approved on its first reading, introducing requirements for annual fire marshal inspections, registration for a 24/7 contact, and a system for addressing nuisance violations to enhance public safety and accountability. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.4] [Video 0:59:12]
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A Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) application for $400,000 from GDOT was approved for the 2025 Safety Action Program, which will fund pedestrian crossing beacons at 10 locations, with a 30% local match. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.4] [Video 1:04:37]
Environmental and Public Works Achievements
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The Environmental/Public Works Department received the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Education Program of Excellence Gold Award. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.1] [Video 0:16:20]
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The Roswell Water Utility was recognized with the GAWP Water Treatment Plant of the Year and Water Treatment Plant Gold Award, marking the fourth consecutive year for the Plant of the Year award. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.1] [Video 0:19:12]
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Several Water Utility staff members achieved top placements in the GAWP Meter Challenge (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) and Hydrant Hysteria (3rd place) competitions. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.1] [Video 0:21:47]
Key Approvals and Grants
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The Council approved a task order with Kimley Horn for $298,500.00 for project management, infrastructure investment planning, economic and land use planning for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan. [Mayor and Council Minutes p.2] [Video 0:32:56]
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