Mayor and Council
Meeting Information
This meeting will cover a range of municipal topics, including recognitions, financial approvals, zoning modifications for a significant civic and retail development, and an extension of a moratorium on new data centers.
Meeting Summary
Mayor's Report and Recognitions
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The Mayor and Council are scheduled to recognize the 2025 and 2026 Citizen's Fire Academy Graduates. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.3]
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Gwinnett County Police Lieutenant John Cleland will be recognized for his life-saving actions while off-duty in Roswell. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.4]
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A proclamation will be read designating July 2026 as National Park and Recreation Month. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.5]
Financial Approvals
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The Council will consider approving the minutes from the June 8, 2026, Mayor and Council Meeting. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.7]
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Approval is sought for a two-year workers' compensation reinsurance contract with Midwest Employers Casualty, totaling $356,056. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.10]
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A resolution to approve the 2026 Annual Action Plan for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $443,594 will be presented. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.13]
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The CDBG funds are allocated to support the Roswell Housing Authority's redevelopment efforts for the Pelfrey Pines Apartments. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.15]
Bowen & 92 Development and Zoning
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The Council will consider a modification of zoning conditions and 13 concurrent variances for the Bowen & 92 civic and retail development at 1340 Woodstock Road, an item deferred from a previous meeting. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.16] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.19] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.27]
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The proposed development includes a new City of Roswell Fire Station, retail spaces, and minor improvements to the Westminster Japanese Church site, facilitated by a land swap. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.19] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.50]
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Background: The Orchards of Roswell Homeowners Association has raised concerns regarding security, privacy, sound, and lighting for the proposed Bowen & 92 development due to its adjacency to their senior community. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.152] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.153]
Data Center Moratorium Extension
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A resolution will be considered to extend the temporary emergency moratorium on the establishment of new data centers in Roswell by an additional 90 days, until September 20, 2026. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.185] [Mayor and Council Agenda p.186]
Executive Session
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A recommendation will be made to enter into a closed session on July 13, 2026, to discuss personnel, litigation, and/or real estate matters. [Mayor and Council Agenda p.188]
People (50)
Abdul Kareem Amer
Georgia Registered Professional Engineer, No. 22518
A&R Engineering Inc.
Adam Novotney
Director of Finance
City of Roswell
Adam Watts
Stormwater Reviewer
City of Roswell, Stormwater Department
Allen Sells
Councilmember
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Andrea Smith
Uploader
City of Roswell
Bradley D. Cash
Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2840
GeoSurvey
Carl P. Owens, Sr.
Property Owner
Fulton County
Chris Boyd
Water Utility Division Manager
City of Roswell, Water Utility Division
Christine Hall
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Chris Zack
Councilmember
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Daniel Clasby
Engineer
Kimley-Horn
David Davidson
Chief Legal Officer & City Attorney, Property Owner
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Dennis Bates
Chair, 1340 Woodstock Committee
Eren Brumley
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
G. Lee Hills
Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem
City of Roswell
Jason Gaines
Department Head
Community Development Department
Jeannie Peyton
Planning and Zoning Director, AICP
City of Roswell
Jennifer Phillippi
Councilmember
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Jim Johnson
President
Orchards Homeowners Association
Joe A. Mayes
Property Owner
Fulton County
Joe Zerkus
Pledge Leader
John Cleland
Gwinnett County Police Lieutenant
Gwinnett County Police
Josh Reynolds
Civil Engineer
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Keizo Matsui
Trustee
Westminster Japanese Church
Kristi Rooks
SJC Ventures
Kuniko Hutcherson
Trustee
Westminster Japanese Church
Kurt Wilson
Board Member, Roswell Public Facilities Authority; former Mayor of Roswell
Roswell Public Facilities Authority; City of Roswell
Lee Smith
Reviewer, Engineering Division
City of Roswell
Marlee Press
City Clerk
City of Roswell
Mary Robichaux
Mayor, Councilmember
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Mike Mizell
Lt. Col., President of Johns Creek Veterans Association
Army; Johns Creek Veterans Association
Mike Palermo
Councilmember
City of Roswell
Mirek Hufton
Pastor
World Harvest Church
Nancy Saviano Long
City Clerk
City of Roswell
Neville Billy
Lead Pastor
Raise His Praise Worship Center
Pabel Troche
Chief of Fire
Roswell Fire Department
Patricia A. Mayes
Fulton County
Rhonda Donehoo-Faulkner
Registered Architect, Building Division
City of Roswell, Building Division
Robert Major
Fire Marshal
Roswell Fire Department
Robert W. Lux Jr.
Surveyor
Barge Design Solutions
Ryan McDermott
Pastor
Restoration Church
Sarah Beeson
Councilmember, Board Member, Vice-Chair
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority, Committees of Council
Serge Osse
Transportation Reviewer
City of Roswell, Department of Transportation
Shawn Hanley
Corporal
Roswell
Steven Malone
Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs
City of Roswell
Tomoko Vaughn
Trustee
Westminster Japanese Church
Tricia Redfern
Director of Human Resources
City of Roswell
Tsuneyoshi Takeda
Trustee
Westminster Japanese Church
Wesley Smith
Representative
William Morthland
Mayor Pro Tem
City of Roswell
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