Canton public meetings in 2022

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is holding a work session to discuss two variance requests: one to reduce the required setback for an assisted living facility and another to allow gravel instead of concrete/asphalt for a landscape supply yard. The board will also review draft minutes from previous meetings and take public input. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• VAR2209-002: Request to reduce required setback from 50 to 17 feet for assisted living facility at 2960 Marietta Highway
• VAR2211-005: Request to use gravel in lieu of concrete/asphalt for landscape supply yard at 390 Hickory Flat Highway
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2022 public hearing
• Discussion of minutes from November 28, 2022 work session

The Board approved the minutes from the October 10, 2022, meeting. Two variance requests regarding a setback for an assisted living facility and the use of gravel for a landscape supply yard were discussed, but no decisions were recorded for these items.

• Approved October 10, 2022 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several zoning and development items. They will hear staff reports on two proposed residential developments, including a 114-unit townhome project, and consider actions on rezoning requests, a utility contract amendment, and a construction management task order. The meeting also includes discussion of redistricting council wards and a resolution supporting a downtown loan fund application.

• Annexation, rezoning, and conditional use permit for 14.36 acres at 620 Prominence Point Parkway for a 114-unit townhome development (informational)
• Annexation, rezoning, conditional use permit, and master plan for 20.01 acres at 187/295 Gail Avenue and 191/211/214 Putnam Drive for a residential development (informational)
• Discussion and possible action on rezoning and conditional use for 710 Marietta Road and 12/50/70 Marietta Circle
• Discussion and possible action to amend utility contract for water tank removal on East Main Street and Brown Industrial Boulevard
• Discussion and possible action to award Task Order No. 27 to Atkins for water line relocation on SR 140 at Avery Road

City Council approved zoning amendments for the Park Village development and a residential project on Marietta Road. The council also authorized the removal of water tanks and awarded a construction management contract to Atkins. Additionally, a resolution of support was approved for a $60,000 loan for Canton Cigar Company, LLC.

• Approved Zoning Condition Amendment for 39.98 acres of Park Village development (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for 710 Marietta Road and Marietta Circle (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Utility Services to remove water tanks on East Main Street and Brown Industrial Boulevard (unanimous)
• Awarded Task Order No. 27 to Atkins for water line relocation construction management (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Support for $60,000 DDRLF loan for Canton Cigar Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Wendy Millen and Jared Ungar to the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review and approve the November 8, 2022 minutes, receive an update on the Jones Building and North Street Project, and discuss possible action on accepting Downtown Development Revolving Loan Funds (DDRLF). The meeting is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the loan fund discussion.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 8, 2022
• Update on Jones Building and North Street Project
• Discussion and possible action on Downtown Development Revolving Loan Funds (DDRLF) acceptance

The Downtown Development Authority approved an Initial Project Assessment Application for Local Color Studio. The board also approved the acceptance of a $60,532 loan award for Canton Cigar Co.

• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Initial Project Assessment Application to DCA for Local Color Studio (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $60,532 in Downtown Development Revolving Loan Funds for Canton Cigar Co (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve November minutes, hear public input, and revisit previously discussed topics including the Boling Park Basketball Court Project, the Public Art Master Plan, and the Parking Deck Mural. They will also consider new business regarding a Georgia Council for the Arts 'More than Murals' workshop.

• Approval of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project discussion
• Public Art Master Plan update with Amanda Golden
• Parking Deck Mural discussion
• Georgia Council for the Arts 'More than Murals' workshop

The Cultural Arts Commission approved three artists to develop concepts for a parking deck mural. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022, meeting.

• Approved Lauren Stumberg, Alison Hamil, and Marissa Leilani Mustard to create parking deck mural concepts (Unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes from November 10, 2022. They will hear public input from Rick Dione of Wing & Rock, Taste & Brews, and Shawn Tolan of the Women's Professional Soccer League. Informational items include an updated budget and a DMO update. Old business includes a possible action on the Peaberry Film Festival funding request, and discussions on Wing & Rock/Taste & Brews and the Hotelier Reception.

• Peaberry Film Festival funding request - discussion and possible action
• Wing & Rock/Taste & Brews - discussion
• Hotelier Reception update - discussion
• Financials - updated budget
• DMO update

The board approved $10,000 in sponsorship for the Women's Professional Soccer League (WPSL) Canton. Additionally, the board approved $5,000 each for the marketing of the Wing & Rock and Taste & Brews events.

• Approved $10,000 as top tier sponsor of WPSL Canton League (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Wing & Rock marketing (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Taste & Brews marketing (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from November 2, 2022, and financials. They will hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, the Downtown Development Authority, and the Art Commission, and discuss old business including holiday events and the Yiftee gift card program. New business includes the budget, a holiday mixer, and board member items.

• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2022
• Approval of financials
• Reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, Art Commission
• Old business: Shopping by Lantern Light, Yiftee Gift Card Program, Art and Spirits Walk, Taste of Canton, Christmas in Canton, First Friday 2023
• New business: Budget, Boards and Commission Holiday Mixer on December 13

The board approved the budget including a $5,000 modification for the Taste of Canton event. The Chocolate Walk was scheduled for February 11, and January and February board meetings were rescheduled.

• Approved budget with $5,000 addition for Taste of Canton (all in favor)
• Scheduled Chocolate Walk for Saturday, February 11, from noon-6pm
• Rescheduled January board meeting to January 11
• Rescheduled February board meeting to February 8
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved financial reports (all in favor)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 5, 2022 meeting and receive an operations report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• Operations report for December 7, 2022

The Board of Managers met to review operational reports and approve previous records. No new policies or expenditures were decided during the meeting.

• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)

Public Safety Citizen Advisory Bd

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from August, receive staffing and vehicle/equipment updates, and discuss research on a potential K-9 unit in 2024. The board will also consider ways to increase its involvement in community events. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from August 23, 2022
• Staffing update
• Vehicle and equipment update
• Research on K-9 unit in 2024
• Discussion of board involvement in community events

The Board approved the minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting. Members discussed potential community ambassador roles and the possibility of a K-9 program in the next fiscal year. The board agreed to meet every other month in 2023.

• Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Agreed to meet every other month in 2023

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning matters: amending conditions for 39.98 acres in Park Village, rezoning and conditional use for properties on Marietta Road and Marietta Circle, and amending the city's plant palette ordinance. The council will also discuss and possibly act on several contracts, including design services for intersection improvements, and consider a Glock 17 disposal and special event pay rate change.

• Public hearing on amending zoning conditions for 39.98 acres of Park Village (Case ZCA2210-004)
• Public hearing on rezoning and conditional use for 710 Marietta Road and 12, 50, 70 Marietta Circle (Cases RZON2209-006, CUP2209-007)
• Discussion and possible action on Atkins Task Order 26 for Riverstone Parkway Mid-Block Crossing design and construction, $142,950.00
• Discussion and possible action on Michael Baker International Task Order 3 for Marietta Highway/Riverstone Parkway at Highway 140 intersection design, $390,352.92
• Discussion and possible action on Michael Baker International Task Order 4 for Reinhardt College Parkway at Highway 140 intersection design, $57,620.43

Council approved three engineering task orders for road and pedestrian improvements and authorized a pay increase for special event security. The board also approved the annexation and rezoning of land for Cherokee Toyota inventory storage and the gifting of old service weapons to officers.

• Approved annexation and rezoning of 2.38 acres for Cherokee Toyota inventory storage with four conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved gifting Glock 17 disposal weapons to officers (Unanimous)
• Approved special event pay rate increase from $45 to $65 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved $142,950 Atkins Task Order 26 for Riverstone Parkway mid-block crossing design (Unanimous)
• Approved $390,352.92 Michael Baker International Task Order 3 for Marietta Highway/Riverstone Parkway at Highway 140 intersection (Unanimous)
• Approved $57,620.43 Michael Baker International Task Order 4 for Reinhardt College Parkway at Highway 140 intersection (Unanimous)
• Approved November 17 and November 11-13 draft minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will hold a work session to approve minutes from September and discuss October minutes. The main item is a variance request (VAR2211-002) to reduce or eliminate a 10-foot landscape strip along Marietta Highway, as required by the Overlay Zone Community Standards Ordinance, for a property at 1666 Marietta Highway. Public input will be taken.

• Variance request VAR2211-002 to reduce/eliminate 10' landscape strip along Marietta Highway at 1666 Marietta Highway
• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2022
• Discussion of minutes from October 10, 2022

The Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting. The board discussed a variance request for a landscape strip at 1666 Marietta Highway, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several zoning and land-use items. Key discussions include a request to annex and rezone 2.38 acres at the end of Roland Drive for inventory storage, an amendment to the city's plant palette and approved trees in the overlay zone, and granting Georgia Power easements on two parcels for the Water Pollution Control Plant. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including a towing services contract and the annual update to the Capital Improvements Element.

• Annexation and rezoning of 2.38 acres at end of Roland Drive for inventory storage (Cases ANNX2209-004 and RZON2209-005)
• Amendment to city's Plant Palette and Approved Trees in Overlay Zone as recommended by HGOR
• Grant Georgia Power easements on two parcels for Water Pollution Control Plant
• Award towing services contract to Mauldin Body Shop, Inc.
• Annual update to Capital Improvements Element and 5 Year Short Term Work Plan for Impact Fee Program

The City Council approved a one-year abeyance for new residential public hearing applications to review long-term growth and infrastructure plans. The council also approved a capital improvements update including $4.3 million for Harmon Park and awarded a towing services contract.

• Approved 12-month abeyance for new residential public hearing applications (Unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvements Element update including $4.3M for Harmon Park (Unanimous)
• Awarded towing services contract to Mauldin Body Shop, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Power easements for the water pollution control plant (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Council meeting calendar with September 21 date moved to September 28 (Unanimous)
• Postponed annexation and rezoning request for Roland Drive until December (Unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve October minutes, hear public input, and revisit previously discussed topics including the Boling Park Basketball Court Project, the Parking Deck Mural, and the Public Art Master Plan with Amanda Golden. No new business items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural and a continuation of prior discussions.

• Approval of October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public input period
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project discussion
• Parking Deck Mural discussion
• Public Art Master Plan discussion with Amanda Golden

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. Members received status updates on the Boling Park Basketball Court project and the Parking Deck Mural submissions.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council is holding its annual retreat from November 11-13, 2022, at The Edwin Hotel in Chattanooga, TN. The agenda includes staff presentations, a review of the Saturday agenda, FY 2022 roadmap updates, and discussion of major topics such as growth and development, housing, recreation, transportation, economic development, and SPLOST. The retreat concludes with a wrap-up session and an executive session on Sunday.

• Retreat held at The Edwin Hotel, 102 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, TN
• FY 2022 Roadmap Updates scheduled for Saturday
• Discussion topics include Growth & Development, Housing Development, Recreation, Transportation, Economic Development, and SPLOST
• FY 2023 Big Topics discussion on Saturday
• Executive Session scheduled for Sunday morning

The City Council held a three-day retreat to review project achievements and discuss future goals for housing, transportation, and economic development. No formal votes were recorded; the sessions consisted of staff presentations and planning discussions.

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review its agenda and minutes, hear public input, and receive an updated budget. They will discuss a public art master plan presentation, updates on local events, and consider a photographer/videographer contract, among other items.

• Presentation on Public Art Master Plan by Amanda Golden
• Updated Budget presented by Nathan Ingram
• Discussion on Photographer/Videographer Contract
• Discussion on Formation of New Econ. and Community Advancement Dept.
• Updates on Hey Day, Peaberry Film Festival, and Wing and Rock

The board approved a monthly contract for professional photography and videography services. Members also received a presentation on the Public Art Master Plan process and discussed upcoming film festivals and hotelier relations.

• Approved Graham Johnson's contract for services at $3,500 a month for 6 months (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to consider purchasing the Adkins property for $95,000, approving the chair to sign closing documents, and paying closing costs. They will also discuss reimbursing the City of Canton's General Fund and hold an executive session on real estate. The agenda includes routine approval of minutes from the October 5 meeting.

• Review and approval to purchase Adkins property for $95,000
• Approve chair to sign closing documents and pay closing costs or commissions
• Review and possible approval to reimburse City of Canton's General Fund
• Executive session to discuss real estate
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting

The Downtown Development Authority approved the purchase of the Adkins Property and authorized the Chair to sign closing documents. The board also approved a reimbursement to the City of Canton's General Fund for agent fees.

• Approved purchase of Adkins Property for $95,000
• Approved Chair to sign closing documents and pay associated costs/commissions
• Approved $20,185 reimbursement to City of Canton's General Fund for Strata agent fees
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including water line relocation and pedestrian corridor design. The council also voted to remove the former North Canton Elementary School from the school safety zone map. Other items, including zoning and capital improvement plans, were discussed in public hearings.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Task Order No. 6 to Black & Veatch for water booster pump station (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with KAM Contracting for water line relocation on SR 140 at Avery Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Practical Design Partners Task Order 2 for West Main Pedestrian Corridor survey and design for $126,815.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of 8 Glenwood Street (former North Canton Elementary School) from the school safety zone map (Unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda to include Executive Session (Unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from October 5, 2022, and financials. They will hear reports from partner organizations and discuss old business including First Friday 2023, Farmers Market, and the Yiftee Gift Card Program. New business includes budget review, Christmas in Canton, and a facade grant for Bizarre Coffee.

• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022
• Discussion of First Friday 2023 and Farmers Market
• Yiftee Gift Card Program update
• Budget review
• Bizarre Coffee Facade Grant

The board approved the agenda, October 5 minutes, and financial reports. Members discussed upcoming events including the Art and Spirit Walk and the 'Thank you' market on November 22. The board decided not to move forward with a photo booth project.

• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved October 5, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved financials (Unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue photo booth concept
• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission will consider two certificate of appropriateness requests: exterior modifications to the Jones Building at 130 East Main Street and revisions to a previously approved design for The Holler at 301 West Main Street. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting.

• COA2210-112: Design request for exterior modifications to the Jones Building, 130 East Main Street
• COA2106-001: Revisions to previously approved design for The Holler, 301 West Main Street
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a design request for exterior modifications at 130 East Main Street. One application for 301 West Main Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved exterior modifications for the Jones Building at 130 East Main Street with condition that transoms are split into three (6-0)
• Application for revisions at 301 West Main Street withdrawn by applicant
• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss and possibly act on a conditional use permit for a 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Way and Misty Court, award contracts for the Alum Pond cleaning and design services, and consider an alcohol ordinance amendment for Sunday sales in private clubs. Informational items include an annexation/rezone request, the 3rd quarter crime report, and August financials.

• CUP2207-004: 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Way and Misty Court
• Award Alum Pond Cleaning Project to Denali Water Solutions
• Alcohol ordinance amendment to allow Sunday sales in private clubs
• Task Order No. 6 to Black & Veatch for Brown Industrial Water Booster Pump Station design
• Practical Design Partners Task Order 2 for West Main Pedestrian Corridor survey/design ($126,815.00)

The council voted 4-3 to deny a conditional use permit for a 286-unit apartment complex at Misty Way and Misty Court, after a tie-breaking vote by the mayor. The applicant had reduced the project from 296 units and staff recommended approval with conditions, but the motion to approve failed on a tie. A subsequent motion to deny passed with the mayor's tie-breaking vote. The council also unanimously approved an alcohol ordinance amendment allowing Sunday sales in private clubs, awarded the alum pond cleaning project to Denali Water Solutions, and accepted a $607,406 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for a pedestrian bridge.

• Denied CUP for 286-unit apartment complex at Misty Way and Misty Court (4-3, mayor broke tie)
• Approved alcohol ordinance amendment allowing Sunday sales in private clubs (unanimous)
• Awarded alum pond cleaning project to Denali Water Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved revised City of Canton personnel manual (unanimous)
• Accepted $607,406 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for pedestrian bridge (unanimous)
• Awarded Task Order No. 6 to Black & Veatch for water booster pump station design (unanimous)
• Discussed Task Order 2 for West Main Pedestrian Corridor survey and design services ($126,815)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and possibly approve funding for several local events, including a car show and a cowboy fast draw competition. The board will also hear economic and tourism updates, review sponsorship requests, and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Championship Cowboy Fast Draw $3,000 - April 14-16, 2023
• 6th Annual Traditional Car Show $3,600 - July 7-9, 2023
• History Cherokee Hey Day Carnival - November 5, 2022
• Boling Park Basketball Mural Project - October 25-27 - Kristin Norton Green
• Sponsorships for review: Cherokee County Service League RiverFest, Etowah Wildlife Expo, Wing and Rock, Taste & Brews

The board approved $3,600 for the 6th Annual Car Show (balloon release prohibited), up to $4,000 for the History Cherokee Hey Day to cover free museum admission, and $10,000 for the Boling Park Basketball Mural. A $3,000 request for the Championship Cowboy Fast Draw was denied because it violates the city's firearm ordinance and does not align with tourism strategy. The Peaberry Film Festival's $15,000 request was discussed but no action was taken.

• Denied $3,000 for Championship Cowboy Fast Draw (unanimous)
• Approved $3,600 for 6th Annual Traditional Car Show (unanimous, with condition of no balloon release)
• Approved up to $4,000 for History Cherokee Hey Day (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Boling Park Basketball Mural Project (unanimous)
• Authorized Amy to sign Art in the Paint contract up to $10,000 (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

This meeting of the Canton Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board was cancelled. The agenda included items such as approval of minutes, public input, discussion of an October event, a resolution for a 100% fossil-free Canton, and updates on recommendations to the council.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of September 28, 2022 draft minutes
• Discussion of October event/public input
• Resolution for 100% Fossil Free Canton (Roy Taylor)
• Update on list of recommendations to council

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the September minutes, hear public input, and discuss previously discussed topics including the Boling Park Basketball Court Project, Sunnyside Mural, Bench Project with Karen Singer, and the Public Art Master Plan with Amanda Golden. They will also consider a potential muralist, Elaine Federico, as new business.

• Approval of September 28, 2022 minutes
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project
• Sunnyside Mural
• Bench Project with Karen Singer
• Potential muralist Elaine Federico

The Cultural Arts Commission approved the minutes from the September meeting unanimously. Updates were provided on the Boling Park Basketball Court project, with work scheduled to begin October 25. The group discussed delaying the Sunnyside Mural call until Harmon Park is complete, and waiting for the Public Art Master Plan before moving forward with a bench project. Consultant Amanda Golden led a focus group on public art in Canton.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a request (VAR2208-003) from the Development Authority of Cherokee County to encroach into a required stream buffer. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public input.

• VAR2208-003: Request to encroach into required stream buffer by Development Authority of Cherokee County
• Approval of minutes from April 25, May 9, June 13, and September 26, 2022 meetings

The Board of Appeals approved a request from the Development Authority of Cherokee County to encroach into a required stream buffer. The vote was 5-0. The board also approved minutes from four prior meetings and adjourned after no public input or introduced items.

• Approved encroachment into required stream buffer for Development Authority of Cherokee County (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2022 (5-0)
• Discussed minutes from September 26, 2022 (no comments)

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a public hearing for a proposed 296-unit apartment complex, a contract for cleaning the water treatment plant alum pond, a revised personnel manual, a paving project, an alcohol ordinance amendment, and funding for the housing authority. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and recognizing employees.

• Public hearing for CUP2207-004: 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Way and Misty Court
• Contract award to Denali Water Solutions to clean Water Treatment Plant Alum Pond
• 2022 LMIG/SPLOST paving project discussion and possible action
• Alcohol ordinance amendment to allow Sunday sales in private clubs
• Commitment of funding for Canton Housing Authority

The council unanimously approved committing up to $1 million to the Canton Housing Authority for its Oakside Drive redevelopment application, with a 20-year payback at the federal interest rate. A public hearing was held on a proposed 286-unit apartment complex at Misty Way and Misty Court, but no vote was taken. The council also approved the 2022 LMIG/SPLOST paving project and the disposition of city assets.

• Approved $1M commitment to Canton Housing Authority for Oakside Drive project (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 LMIG/SPLOST paving project to Bartow Paving (unanimous)
• Approved disposition of city assets (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2022 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve the minutes from the August 3, 2022 regular meeting and to receive an operations report. The agenda includes no major decisions or public hearings, only routine procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2022 meeting
• Operations report review

The board approved the minutes from the August 3, 2022 meeting and received an operations report. A siltation study proposal from Arcadis will be shared with the City of Canton once completed, with mutual consent required before proceeding. The next meeting was scheduled for December 7, 2022.

• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting (2-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a work order with Gordian/Astra Construction Services for $110,396.80 for the North Street grease trap and sanitation enclosure projects. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real estate matters.

• Work order with Gordian/Astra Construction Services for $110,396.80 for North Street grease trap and sanitation enclosure projects
• Executive session to discuss real estate
• Approval of draft minutes from September 14, 2022

The Downtown Development Authority approved a work order with Gordian/Astra Construction Services for $110,396.80 to install two grease traps and a sanitation enclosure on North Street. The board also approved the September 14, 2022 minutes and entered executive session to discuss real estate before adjourning.

• Approved September 14, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $110,396.80 contract with Gordian/Astra for North Street grease trap and sanitation enclosure (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (motion carried)
• Exited executive session and adjourned (motion carried)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from September 7, 2022, and financials, and to hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission. Old business includes finalizing the First Friday season finale on October 7, the Farmers Market season end on October 15, and several October events. New business includes a parking deck ribbon cutting on October 6 and a request to change the November 2 meeting time to 5:30pm.

• First Friday Season Finale - October 7 - Opener Backroad to Brooklyn - 6:00-6:45pm - On the Border - 7:00-9:00pm
• Farmers Market - Season Ends October 15
• Think Pink Cherokee - Rescheduled to October 22
• No Tricks, All Treats Walk - October 22
• Parking Deck Ribbon Cutting - October 6 - 5:00pm

The Canton Main Street Board approved a $1,500 contribution to the Think Pink Cherokee fundraiser, voted to end the 2023 Farmers Market season on September 9, and discussed a potential photo booth for downtown Canton. The board also received updates on the November 5 opening of History Cherokee, the Art and Spirit Walk, and the No Tricks, All Treats Walk. A vote on the photo booth project was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved $1,500 contribution to Think Pink Cherokee fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved ending 2023 Farmers Market on September 9 (all in favor except Ray Deluca)
• Approved agenda with addition of Taste of Canton (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 7, 2022 with spelling correction (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)
• Approved installation of two grease traps, dumpster, and enclosure behind Jones Building (DDA action noted)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the agenda and minutes from its September 6, 2022 meeting. The main item is a certificate of appropriateness request (COA2209-058) for exterior modifications to a building at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 400, Building D, for Gekko Sushi at The Mill on Etowah. The commission may also discuss member-introduced items before adjourning.

• COA2209-058: Design request for exterior modifications for Gekko Sushi at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 400, Building D
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 400, for Gekko Sushi. The project includes new windows, doors, a concrete stair and ramp, and painting, all matching existing finishes. The commission also noted a pending deadline for shrubbery installation at 591 East Main Street and discussed the timeline for residential design guidelines.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 (5-0, with one abstention)
• Approved COA2209-058 for exterior modifications at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 400 (Gekko Sushi) (6-0)
• Adjourned at 6:09 p.m. (6-0)

Public Safety Citizen Advisory Bd

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board is meeting to approve the August 23, 2022 minutes and receive updates on the Police Department Citizens' Survey, hiring, and vehicle/equipment status. No votes on policy or budget are listed; the agenda is informational and procedural.

• Approval of August 23, 2022 draft minutes
• Police Department Citizens' Survey update
• Hiring update
• Vehicle and equipment update

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board meeting scheduled for September 28, 2022, was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or business conducted.

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to approve August minutes, hear public input, and discuss three items: a balloon release, an October event, and Arbor Day seedlings. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of August 24, 2022 draft minutes
• Discussion of balloon release
• Discussion of October event
• Discussion of Arbor Day seedlings

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board approved $1,500 for Arbor Day seedlings and discussed a proposed balloon release ordinance, recommending it be added to the city's littering ordinance and prohibited in parks. The board also discussed an upcoming October event and potential electric vehicle charging stations.

• Approved $1,500 for Arbor Day seedlings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended balloon release be added to city's littering ordinance and prohibited in parks (motion carried)
• Discussed October 15 event at Brown Park (no formal vote)
• Discussed tree fund and separate budget line item (no formal vote)
• Discussed adding EV charging stations in parks, downtown, and retail lots (no formal vote)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its August meeting and hear public input. Members will revisit previously discussed topics including the Boling Park Basketball Court Project, the Public Art Master Plan, and the Sunnyside Mural. New business includes a potential project with Karen Singer of Tiny Doors Atlanta.

• Approval of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project
• Public Art Master Plan
• Sunnyside Mural
• Potential project with Karen Singer of Tiny Doors Atlanta

The Cultural Arts Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August meeting. They discussed updates on the Boling Park Basketball Court project, including color selection and October execution dates. Staff reported progress on the Sunnyside Mural and Arts Master Plan, with public outreach planned for November. A potential collaboration with Tiny Doors Atlanta was introduced and the Commission expressed interest in moving forward.

• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Boling Park Basketball Court project; color selection underway
• Staff to re-issue call for Sunnyside Mural with Amanda Golden's assistance
• Arts Master Plan public outreach scheduled for November 10-11
• Commission expressed interest in Tiny Doors Atlanta collaboration; staff to inquire about costs

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will hold a work session to discuss a request (VAR2208-003) from the Development Authority of Cherokee County to encroach into a required stream buffer. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its June 13, 2022 meeting and take public input.

• Discussion of VAR2208-003: Request to Encroach Into Required Stream Buffer by Development Authority of Cherokee County
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2022 meeting
• Public input session

The Board of Appeals held a work session to discuss a variance request (VAR2208-003) from the Development Authority of Cherokee County to encroach into a required stream buffer due to a GDOT driveway requirement. No decision was made; the item was only discussed. The board also reviewed but took no action on the June 13, 2022 minutes.

• No action taken on June 13, 2022 minutes
• No decision on VAR2208-003 stream buffer variance; discussion only

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

This meeting of the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, public input, and discussions on balloon releases and an October event, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of August 24, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of balloon release
• October event planning

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss and possibly act on several development proposals, including a 296-unit apartment complex on Misty Way and Misty Court, and a master plan amendment for a 181-unit townhome development in the Riverstone development. They will also consider a Community Revitalization Plan requested by Dominium, a police technology agreement, asset disposition, and a budget amendment.

• CUP2207-004: 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Way and Misty Court
• MPA2205-001 and CUP2205-002: 181-unit townhomes on 40.74 acres in Riverstone Pod J
• Community Revitalization Plan as requested by Dominium
• Guardian Alliance Technologies agreement for police
• FY2022 budget amendment

The council unanimously denied a master plan amendment and conditional use permit for a 181-unit townhome development on 40.74 acres in Pod J of the Riverstone Development, after the applicant changed the proposal from owner-occupied to all-rental. The council also approved a community revitalization plan for Dominium's bond application, a hiring software agreement with Guardian Alliance Technologies, and a $38,297 budget amendment to redirect hotel/motel tax funds to tourism. A 296-unit apartment complex on Misty Way was discussed but no vote taken; a follow-up meeting is scheduled for September 29.

• Denied MPA2205-001 and CUP2205-002 for 181-unit townhome development in Riverstone Pod J (unanimous)
• Approved community revitalization plan for Dominium's 4% bond program (unanimous)
• Approved Guardian Alliance Technologies agreement for police hiring software (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 budget amendment transferring $38,297 from hotel/motel tax fund to tourism (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and September 1, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes from August 10, 2022, receive a financial update, and discuss next projects. New business includes a discussion of the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DDRLF). The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of August 10, 2022 draft minutes
• Financial update
• Discussion of next projects
• Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DDRLF) discussion
• Downtown updates

The Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to amend the agenda to include an executive session and approved the August 10, 2022 minutes. No substantive decisions were made on projects or policies; discussion of North Street construction proposals was deferred to the October meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment to include executive session (unanimous)
• Approved August 10, 2022 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and possibly take action on event funding, along with updates on tourism marketing, events, and the FY23 budget. The agenda includes approval of minutes from August meetings and public input. Most items are updates or routine approvals, with event funding review being the main actionable item.

• Event funding review and possible action
• FY23 budget update
• Tempest Discovery Tour recap
• Support of regional tourism events and marketing
• Multicultural event update

The Canton Tourism Board approved $2,500 in funding for the Red, White & Blue BBQ competition, a new event honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, scheduled for October 28-30. The board also unanimously approved the FY23 budget as presented, authorized the chair to sign the Designing Local contract, and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved $2,500 funding for Red, White & Blue BBQ competition (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 budget as stated (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign Designing Local contract (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 special called meeting (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from August 3, 2022, and financials, and to hear reports from affiliated organizations. They will discuss old business, including upcoming events like First Friday and the Farmers Market, and new business, such as the First Friday season finale, a DCA meet-up, and the GDA Conference award for The Mill on Etowah.

• First Friday Season Finale - October 7 - On the Border - 6-9pm
• DCA Region 3 Fall Meet Up - October 13 - 10am-2pm
• GDA Conference - Best Adaptive Reuse Award - The Mill on Etowah
• GDA 2023 Conference Will Be Held in Canton - August 20-24
• Christmas in Canton - December 9 - 6-9pm

The board unanimously approved starting the Yiftee Gift Card Program. A motion to acquire a photo booth was initially approved but later withdrawn after a dissenting vote. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and financials unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)
• Approved Yiftee Gift Card Program (unanimous)
• Motion to acquire photo booth passed (yays: all but one, nays: Celeste Charleston), then withdrawn

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission will consider three certificate of appropriateness requests, including revisions to previously approved designs for Community Burger at The Mill on Etowah and The Holler, and a resubmission for two residential buildings and a parking deck at TRG Mill at Etowah. The commission will also hear a presentation on color schemes for the historic district and handle routine agenda and minutes approval.

• COA2112-003: Revisions to previously approved design for Community Burger at 225 Reformation Parkway, Building C, Suite 300
• COA2205-001: Resubmission of design for two residential buildings and a parking deck at TRG Mill at Etowah (parcel 14-015-0032)
• COA2106-001: Revisions to previously approved design for The Holler at 301 West Main Street
• Presentation of color schemes for the historic district
• Approval of August 1, 2022 draft minutes

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved four design requests, including revisions for Community Burger, a multifamily development at The Mill on Etowah, and a fence and firepits for The Holler. A presentation on color schemes for the historic district was discussed, and the Commission noted follow-up on a condition for shrubs at 591 East Main Street.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved revisions for Community Burger at 225 Reformation Parkway (5-0)
• Approved multifamily development at TRG Mill on Etowah with condition that railings be black (5-0)
• Approved revisions for The Holler at 301 West Main Street (4-1)
• Discussed color schemes for historic district; no formal action taken
• Noted follow-up on shrub condition for 591 East Main Street; no formal action taken

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing and discussion on a master plan amendment and conditional use permit to allow a 181-unit townhome development on 40.74 acres in Pod J of the Riverstone development. The council will also discuss a 296-unit apartment complex request, review July 2022 financials, and consider several action items including change orders, an easement release, and a possible balloon release ordinance.

• Public hearing on MPA2205-001 and CUP2205-002: 181-unit townhome development on 40.74 acres in Riverstone Pod J
• Information only: CUP2207-004 for 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Way and Misty Court
• Possible action on Change Order No. 2 to Clark/Reeves Young for electrical changes at Water Pollution Control Plant
• Possible action on Atkins Change Order No. 1 for Old Ball Ground Sewer and Etowah River Trail Extension
• Discussion of Community Revitalization Plan as requested by Dominium

The City Council held a public hearing and discussed a master plan amendment to add 'Residential' as an approved use in Pod J of the Riverstone Development, along with a conditional use permit for a 181-unit townhome development on 40.74 acres. No vote was taken on the applications during this meeting; the public hearing was closed and discussion occurred. The Council also approved several items including change orders for the Water Pollution Control Plant and sewer extension, release of a water line easement, a fire suppression compliance program, and a directive to draft a balloon release ordinance.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 to Clark/Reeves Young for electrical changes at Water Pollution Control Plant (unanimous)
• Approved Atkins Change Order No. 1 for Old Ball Ground Sewer and Etowah River Trail Extension (unanimous)
• Approved release of water line easement on property owned by Bright-Sasser Canton, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved The Compliance Engine online portal for fire suppression systems (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental and Sustainability Board and staff to begin drafting a balloon release ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several environmental topics, including Decatur's clean energy plan, electric vehicle charging stations, and recommendations for planting in new developments. The board will also receive updates on Schneider Electric and plan for October events. The agenda includes approval of the July 20, 2022 minutes.

• Discussion of City of Decatur's Clean Energy Plan
• Updates on electric vehicle charging stations in Canton
• Recommendations for planting for new development
• Updates on Schneider Electric
• Balloon release alternatives

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend that City Council prohibit balloon releases within city limits to protect the environment. The board also discussed a clean energy plan modeled after Decatur's, an October 15 recycling education event at Brown Park, and potential locations for more EV charging stations. No final decisions were made on these other items.

• Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council to cease balloon releases in city limits (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is holding a special called meeting to review a project funding request from the Canton Cultural Arts Commission (CCAC) for an Arts Masterplan, with possible action to follow. The agenda contains only this one substantive item alongside procedural call to order and adjourn.

• Project funding review for Canton Cultural Arts Commission (CCAC) Arts Masterplan
• Possible action on funding request

The Canton Tourism Board unanimously approved a $30,000 award to Designing Local for a public art masterplan, with a contract to be presented at the September meeting. The board also adjourned the special called meeting at 4:12 PM.

• Approved $30,000 award to Designing Local for public art masterplan (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring contract for funding to September meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 4:12 PM (unanimous)

Public Safety Citizen Advisory Bd

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the July 26, 2022 minutes, electing a chair and vice chair, and discussing recruiting and upcoming events. The board will also tour the police department facilities. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from July 26, 2022
• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Tour of Police Department Facilities
• Recruiting discussion

The board elected Janathan Kessler and Eduardo Brando as co-chairpersons. Members also approved the minutes from the July 26, 2022 meeting. The board discussed police department vacancies and recruiting strategies, and decided to participate in the upcoming Multicultural Festival.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Janathan Kessler and Eduardo Brando as co-chairpersons (unanimous)
• Decided to attend and participate in the upcoming Multicultural Festival

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several infrastructure and development items, including design contracts for road improvements, a community revitalization plan, and a resolution supporting a downtown loan fund. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public input.

• Discussion and possible action on Atkins Task Order 25 for Reservoir Drive at Reinhardt College Parkway intersection design services, $163,500
• Discussion and possible action on Task Order 3 for Reinhardt College Parkway at Highway 140 intersection design services to Michael Baker International, $182,811.04
• Discussion to award Change Order No. 2 to Clark/Reeves Young for electrical changes at the Water Pollution Control Plant
• Discussion to approve Atkins Change Order No. 1 for the Old Ball Ground Sewer and Etowah River Trail Extension
• Discussion of Community Revitalization Plan as requested by Dominium

The council unanimously approved a $163,500 task order with Atkins for design services for the Reservoir Drive at Reinhardt College Parkway intersection improvement project, including GDOT permitting. They also approved a $182,811.04 task order with Michael Baker International for design of the Reinhardt College Parkway at Highway 140 intersection, with the city paying 20% ($36,562.21) reimbursed by GDOT. A $2,500 rendering for the West Main Pedestrian Corridor was approved, and a resolution supporting a state loan for Atomic Biscuit was passed. The discussion of a community revitalization plan by Dominium was tabled to September 1.

• Approved $163,500 task order with Atkins for Reservoir Drive at Reinhardt College Parkway intersection design (unanimous)
• Approved $182,811.04 task order with Michael Baker International for Reinhardt College Parkway at Highway 140 intersection design (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 for a rendering of the West Main Pedestrian Corridor (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting DCA Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund for Atomic Biscuit (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Dominium community revitalization plan to September 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Title VI annual update (unanimous)
• Approved change order for electrical upgrades at Water Pollution Control Plant (discussed, no vote recorded)
• Approved change order for Old Ball Ground Sewer and Etowah River Trail extension (discussed, no vote recorded)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the June minutes, hear public input, and discuss previously covered topics including the Signature Event layout, Boling Park Basketball Court Project, Sunnyside Mural, and Public Art Master Plan. New business includes a History Cherokee Public Art Grant Application and setting the September meeting date.

• Approval of June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Signature Event layout
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project update
• Sunnyside Mural discussion
• History Cherokee Public Art Grant Application

The Cultural Arts Commission voted unanimously to move forward with Designing Local as the firm for the Public Art Master Plan. The group also postponed a signature event indefinitely due to construction and tabled a public art grant application from History Cherokee because no funds are available. The September meeting was rescheduled to September 28 at 5:30pm.

• Approved moving forward with Designing Local for the Public Art Master Plan (unanimous)
• Postponed the signature event indefinitely due to construction at the parking lot between the Jones Building and Boling Park
• Tabled History Cherokee's Public Art Grant application due to lack of available funds
• Rescheduled September meeting to September 28 at 5:30pm

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and possibly take action on event funding, and to receive updates on finances, events, strategic planning, website/social media, Main Street, and advertising. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Event Funding Review/Possible Action
• Financial Update
• Events Update
• Strategic Planning Update
• Hotel Liaison and Local Business Tourism Marketing

The Canton Tourism Board approved the agenda and the June 9, 2022 draft minutes by majority vote. No event funding requests or public input were presented. The board discussed moving funds to a money market account, postponing tent setup at events, and introduced a new marketing intern. No major funding or policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda by majority vote
• Approved June 9, 2022 draft minutes by majority vote
• Moved funds from operating account to money market account (motion made, seconded)

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review and approve the July 20, 2022 minutes and discuss old business. The main item is a possible action to modify the Jones Building purchase and sale agreement to extend the closing date from April 20, 2022 to August 31, 2022.

• Discussion and possible action to extend Jones Building closing date to August 31, 2022
• Review and approval of July 20, 2022 minutes

The Downtown Development Authority approved extending the closing date for the Jones Building sale from August 20 to August 31, 2022, contingent on the purchaser paying an additional $10,000 in earnest money by August 19. The board also unanimously approved the July 20, 2022 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved extension of Jones Building closing date to Aug 31, 2022, contingent on $10,000 additional earnest money by Aug 19 (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2022 draft minutes (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Canton Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting to approve the June minutes, receive an update on the Multicultural Festival, review diversity training for staff, and discuss other program ideas. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of June 8, 2022 draft minutes
• Update on Multicultural Festival
• Review of diversity training for staff
• Discussion of other program ideas

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing and discussion on a master plan amendment and conditional use permit for a 172-unit townhome development in Pod J of Riverstone. The council will also consider approving the FY2023 budget and fee schedule, architectural services for housing initiatives, and a sewer easement amendment at Jackie Moore Lane. Informational items include June 2022 financials and a Title VI annual update.

• Public hearing for MPA2205-001 and CUP2205-002: 172-unit townhome development at Pod J of Riverstone
• FY2023 Budget and Fee Schedule approval
• Architectural services proposals for Canton Housing Initiatives house plans
• Sewer easement amendment at Jackie Moore Lane
• Atkins Task Order 26 for Reservoir Drive at Reinhardt College Parkway intersection design

The Canton City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Fee Schedule as proposed. They also approved a contract with Branch Concepts, LLC for architectural services for housing initiative house plans, and amended a sewer easement at Jackie Moore Lane. A public hearing for a 172-unit townhome development at Pod J of Riverstone was postponed to September.

• Approved FY2023 Budget and Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved architectural services contract with Branch Concepts, LLC for housing initiative house plans (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to sewer easement at Jackie Moore Lane, reducing from 30 to 20 feet (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for Pod J at Riverstone townhome development to first September meeting (unanimous)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve the minutes from its June 21, 2022 regular meeting and to review an operations report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting
• Operations report review

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers met and approved the minutes from the June 21, 2022 regular meeting as submitted. The board also received an operations report and was informed that the Army Corps of Engineers had verbally agreed to credit CCMWA with releases made from HLC. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 5, 2022

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from July 13, 2022, and financials, and to hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission. Old business includes upcoming events like First Friday, Farmers Market, Art and Spirit Walk, and Taste of Canton, plus the Strategic Work Plan. New business covers a pie contest, a September First Friday performance, and Think Pink Cherokee. The meeting is largely routine administrative and event planning.

• First Friday - August 5 - Bumpin' the Mango
• Farmers Market
• Art and Spirit Walk - November 11 & 12
• Taste of Canton - James Drinkard
• Pie Contest - Farmers Market - August 13

The Canton Main Street Board approved the agenda, minutes from July 13, 2022, and financial reports unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on committee reports and upcoming events.

• Approved amended agenda to move James Drinkard up (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider two certificate of appropriateness applications: revisions to a previously approved design at 301 West Main Street and a ramp addition at 115 Academy Street. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting.

• COA2106-001: Revisions to previously approved design at 301 West Main Street
• COA2207-001: Design request for ramp addition at 115 Academy Street
• Approval of minutes from July 5, 2022 meeting

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved two certificate of appropriateness applications for ADA ramp additions: one revising a previously approved design at 301 West Main Street and another for a new ramp at 115 Academy Street. Both were approved unanimously (5-0). The commission also discussed follow-up items on properties at 591 East Main Street and 321 East Main Street, and the status of residential design guidelines.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 5, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved COA2106-001 for 301 West Main Street revisions (5-0)
• Approved COA2207-001 for 115 Academy Street ramp addition (5-0)

Public Safety Citizen Advisory Bd

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from April, elect officers, and discuss outreach projects and multicultural event assistance. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific policy decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 26, 2022
• Election of officers
• Discussion of outreach project
• Discussion of multicultural event assistance

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board unanimously approved the April 26, 2022 minutes. They discussed officer roles and decided to appoint a chair and vice chair at the next meeting. The board also discussed an outreach project at the Multicultural Festival on September 10, but no formal decision was made on that item.

• Approved April 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled election of chair and vice chair until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold public hearings on the 2022 millage rate and the FY2023 budget and fee schedule, then discuss and possibly act on several contracts and land-use items. Key actions include awarding a $4,328,732.07 contract for the Harmon Park Improvement Project to TriScapes, Inc., a $26,000 task order for construction management to Atkins, renewing H2O Innovation's water and sewer operations contract, and considering rezoning and conditional use permits for 830 and 850 Marietta Road. The council will also discuss a 2024 SPLOST referendum and intergovernmental agreement, and hear proposals for architectural services for housing initiatives.

• Public hearing on 2022 millage rate
• Public hearing on FY2023 budget and fee schedule
• Award Harmon Park Improvement Project to TriScapes, Inc. for $4,328,732.07
• Award Task Order 24 to Atkins for $26,000.00 for Harmon Park construction management
• Rezoning and conditional use permit requests for 830 and 850 Marietta Road

The Canton City Council approved the 2022 millage rate at 5.4 mills as proposed, following a public hearing with no speakers. The council also approved the FY2023 budget and fee schedule, awarded the Harmon Park Improvement Project to TriScapes, Inc. for $4,328,732.07, and renewed H2O Innovation's water and sewer operations contract. Several other items were approved, including a rezoning at 830 and 850 Marietta Road and an amended IGA for The Bluffs development.

• Approved 2022 millage rate at 5.4 mills (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 budget and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for 830 and 850 Marietta Road (6-1, Schmidt opposed)
• Awarded Harmon Park Improvement Project to TriScapes, Inc. for $4,328,732.07 (unanimous)
• Awarded Task Order 24 for Harmon Park construction management to Atkins for $26,000 (unanimous)
• Renewed H2O Innovation water and sewer operations contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 SPLOST IGA and projects (unanimous)
• Adopted amended IGA for The Bluffs development (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review draft minutes from May 25, 2022, and current finances. Old business includes updates on the Jones Building and the Tax Allocation District. New business covers a Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund item for Atomic Biscuit. The agenda is routine with no public hearings or votes on major policy.

• Review of draft minutes from May 25, 2022
• Update on Jones Building
• Update on Tax Allocation District
• DDRLF item for Atomic Biscuit

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a resolution supporting a $84,500 RLF loan to Rebellion Food Group, LLC for leasehold improvements at 225 Reformation Pkwy, Suite 122. They also approved an application to the Georgia Cities Foundation for financial assistance for downtown capital projects. The board discussed a potential downtown Personal Transportation District but took no action.

• Approved resolution supporting $84,500 RLF loan to Rebellion Food Group, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved RLF application to Georgia Cities Foundation for downtown capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved May 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include new business items (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will hold its regular July meeting, including approval of June minutes, nominations and a vote for chair and co-chair, and discussion of a balloon release ordinance. The board will also plan an October event and update its 2022 goals.

• Approval of draft minutes from June 22, 2022
• Nominations and vote for Chair and Co-Chair
• Discussion of Balloon Release Ordinance
• Planning for October event
• Update of 2022 goals

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board approved its June 22, 2022 minutes with a correction, and unanimously elected Jared Teusch as Chairman and Roy Taylor as Vice Chairman. The board also discussed a balloon release ordinance, an October public awareness event, and moved its August meeting to the 24th. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 22, 2022 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Elected Jared Teusch as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Roy Taylor as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Moved August meeting from 17th to 24th (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

This meeting of the Canton Cultural Arts Commission, scheduled for July 20, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, public input, and updates on previously discussed topics.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of June 15, 2022 minutes
• Signature Event layout discussion
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project
• Sunnyside Mural update

The July 20, 2022 meeting of the Canton Cultural Arts Commission was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made and no business was conducted.

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and possibly act on event funding, including an ARC funding opportunity. They will also discuss financial updates, regional events, river tourism, and a tourism booth at events. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes and public input.

• ARC Funding Opportunity presented by Angie Busby
• Financial Update by Nathan Ingram
• Tempest Visit and Next Steps discussion
• Regional City Hosted Events discussion
• River Tourism discussion

The Canton Tourism Board meeting scheduled for July 14, 2022, was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made and no business was conducted.

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from June 8, 2022, and financials. They will hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission, and discuss old and new business, including upcoming events like First Friday, Farmers Market, Taste of Canton, and Art and Spirit Walk.

• First Friday - July 1 - Emerald Empire Band
• Farmers Market
• Taste of Canton - September 8 - 5-9 pm
• Art and Spirit Walk - November 11 & 12
• First Friday - August 5 - Bumpin The Mango - 6-9 pm

The board voted to move the Taste of Canton event from September 8 to Spring 2023. A motion to shorten the Art and Spirit Walk to one day failed. The board also approved the agenda, June minutes, and financials as presented.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved June 8, 2022 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved financials (all in favor)
• Moved Taste of Canton to Spring 2023 (all in favor)
• Motion to move Art and Spirit Walk to one day failed

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Canton Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting to approve June minutes and receive updates from city staff on diversity training, a GIS mapping project, and the Multicultural Festival. General board discussion will follow. The agenda is routine and contains no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Approval of June 8, 2022 draft minutes
• Staff diversity and inclusion training update
• GIS mapping project update
• Multicultural Festival update

The July 12, 2022 meeting of the Canton Diversity and Inclusion Task Force was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made, and no business was conducted.

City Council

The Canton City Council is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing on the 2022 millage rate, presented by City Manager Billy Peppers and Finance Director Melissa Forrester. The agenda includes a 2022 Tax Digest attachment. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing on 2022 millage rate
• Presentation by City Manager Billy Peppers and Finance Director Melissa Forrester
• 2022 Tax Digest attachment

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2022 millage rate of 5.4 mills, with no public comments. No vote was taken on the rate; the council discussed the rate, senior exemptions, and property taxes. A second public hearing is scheduled for 6:00 pm and a third on July 21st.

• Held public hearing on 2022 millage rate; no action taken
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold public hearings on a master plan amendment and conditional use permit for a 172-unit townhome development in Pod J of Riverstone, and on the 2022 millage rate. The council will also discuss and possibly act on several items, including abandoning a portion of Jackie Moore Lane, a sanitation contract with Waste Pro, and awarding a $671,000 flocculator replacement project. Other discussions include renewing H2O Innovation's water and sewer operations contract, a Harmon Park improvement project, and a stormwater/sidewalk project on Juniper Street.

• Public hearing for MPA2205-001 and CUP2205-002: 172-unit townhome development in Pod J of Riverstone
• Public hearing on 2022 millage rate
• Discussion and possible action to abandon a portion of Jackie Moore Lane
• Discussion and possible action on Waste Pro sanitation services contract
• Discussion and possible action to award flocculator replacement to J.S. Haren Company for $671,000

The Canton City Council approved several contracts and projects, including a $671,000 flocculator replacement, a $224,404.50 stormwater and sidewalk project for Juniper Street, and a $45,762.55 courtroom renovation. The council also amended a condition for a development to allow attached and detached housing, abandoned a portion of Jackie Moore Lane, and approved an easement for the same lane. A public hearing for a 172-unit townhome development was deferred to August due to improper notification.

• Approved amended condition for MP2110-002 to allow attached and detached housing (unanimous)
• Abandoned a portion of Jackie Moore Lane (unanimous)
• Approved access and grading easement for Jackie Moore Lane (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Waste Pro for sanitation services (unanimous)
• Engaged Schneider Electric for energy sustainability services (unanimous)
• Awarded flocculator replacement project to J.S. Haren Company for $671,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded Juniper Street stormwater and sidewalk project to R&B Developer for $224,404.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Court courtroom renovation quote from North Georgia Renovations for $45,762.55 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider three certificate of appropriateness applications for design changes at The Mill on Etowah, plus approve prior meeting minutes. The items include revisions to a previously approved design for Community Burger, a new design for Canton Cigar Company, and a design for Homeowners Financial Group and Whitetail Bicycles.

• COA2112-003: Revisions to previously approved design for Community Burger at 225 Reformation Parkway, Building C, Suite 300
• COA2206-001: Design request for Canton Cigar Company at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 124
• COA2206-002: Design request for Homeowners Financial Group and Whitetail Bicycles at 141 Railroad Street, Suite 120
• Consideration to approve minutes from June 6, 2022 meeting

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved all three certificate of appropriateness (COA) applications on the agenda, each by unanimous vote. The approvals cover revisions to a previously approved design for Community Burger, a new design for Canton Cigar Company, and a design for Homeowners Financial Group and Whitetail Bicycles. The commission also discussed follow-up on potential COA violations at 321 East Main Street and 591 East Main Street.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 6, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved COA2112-003 revisions for Community Burger at 225 Reformation Parkway, Building C, Suite 300 (7-0)
• Approved COA2206-001 design for Canton Cigar Company at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 124 (7-0)
• Approved COA2206-002 design for Homeowners Financial Group and Whitetail Bicycles at 141 Railroad Street, Suite 120 (7-0)
• Adjourned (7-0)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation from Schneider Electric, and discuss an October event as well as long- and short-term goals. The agenda also includes housekeeping items and a period for public input.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 25, 2022
• Schneider Electric presentation
• October event discussion
• Long-term and short-term goals discussion
• Housekeeping led by Kelly Pendley

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board approved holding its October event on October 15, 2022, from 9am-12pm. The board also approved the May 25, 2022 minutes with a correction to add the proposed 2023 Budget/Events. A presentation from Schneider Electric was discussed, covering topics like fossil-free goals, geothermal HVAC, and a tree ordinance, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved October event on October 15, 2022, 9am-12pm
• Approved May 25, 2022 minutes with correction to add proposed 2023 Budget/Events

City Council

The Canton City Council's Unified Development Code Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on items related to the city's development regulations. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, public input, and new business covering the Table of Uses and the International Maintenance Code. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of Unified Development Code Committee draft minutes from May 23, 2022
• Discussion of Table of Uses for the Unified Development Code
• Discussion of International Maintenance Code

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve minutes from April 28, 2022, review an operations report, and read and consider the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes time for other business and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2022 regular meeting
• Operations report for June 21, 2022
• Reading and consideration of 2023 budget

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers approved the 2023 operating and capital budget and awarded a contract for cleaning the 54-inch intake pipeline to S.E. Diving, the lowest quote. The board also approved the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Approved minutes of April 28, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Awarded intake pipeline cleaning job to S.E. Diving (lowest quote)
• Approved 2023 Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Intergovernmental Project, Operating and Capital budget (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several land use amendments, including a 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Court and a 172-unit townhome development at Riverstone. The meeting also includes discussions on sanitation services, SPLOST economic development transfers, and potential participation in the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing.

• Public hearing on amendments to Unified Development Code Chapters 101, 103, 105, 106, and Table 102-4
• Conditional Use Permit for a 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Court and Misty Way
• Master Plan Amendment to allow a brewery in Laurel Canyon Pod B
• Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit requests for 830 and 850 Marietta Road
• Master Plan Approval for a 124-unit residential subdivision on 33.23 acres

The Canton City Council denied a conditional use permit for a 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Court and Misty Way, citing GDOT ingress/egress issues, but allowed the developer to return within 12 months. The council also approved several other items, including a master plan amendment for a brewery in Laurel Canyon, a 124-unit residential subdivision, and a $3 million SPLOST transfer for land purchase.

• Denied CUP for 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Court (unanimous)
• Approved master plan amendment for brewery in Laurel Canyon Pod B (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning and CUP for 830/850 Marietta Road until July 21 (unanimous)
• Approved 124-unit subdivision on 33.23 acres along Dr. John T. Pettit (unanimous)
• Approved $3M SPLOST transfer for Bluffs Parkway land purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Pro sanitation services contract effective Oct 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Development Authority for sale of 32 acres in The Bluffs (unanimous)
• Approved commitment letters for Jones Building purchase (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will review previous discussions regarding the GA Wildflower Mural Project, Sunnyside Mural, and Boling Park Basketball Court Project. The meeting also includes a public input request for arts programming and education.

• GA Wildflower Mural Project and Ribbon Cutting
• Sunnyside Mural
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project
• Arts Master Plan Update
• Public input regarding arts programming and education

The Cultural Arts Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May meeting and an addendum to the Arts Master Plan. They selected a student's design for the Boling Park basketball court mural, but chose no submissions for the Sunnyside mural and will reopen the call after reformatting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Arts Master Plan addendum (unanimous)
• Selected Emily Hamilton's design for Boling Park basketball court mural
• Reopened Sunnyside mural call after no submissions selected

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review requests regarding business signage at 2026 Cumming Highway and a request to remove sidewalk and tree requirements at 695 Hickory Flat Highway. The meeting also includes a discussion of the May 9, 2022, minutes.

• Request for additional and illuminated rear wall signs at 2026 Cumming Highway, Suite 100
• Request to eliminate sidewalk and street tree requirements at 695 Hickory Flat Highway

The Board of Appeals denied two variance requests at its June 13, 2022 public hearing. The first was for additional and illuminated wall signs at 2026 Cumming Highway, Suite 100, for Piedmont Urgent Care; the second sought to eliminate sidewalk and street tree requirements at 695 Hickory Flat Highway. Both were denied after no public comments were made.

• Denied VAR2202-006 for additional wall sign and illuminated rear wall sign at 2026 Cumming Highway (6-0)
• Denied VAR2203-005 to eliminate sidewalk and street tree requirements at 695 Hickory Flat Highway (5-1, D. Johnson opposed)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board will review applications for Riverfest event funding and discuss updates regarding the Upriver recap and July 4 needs. The board will also receive updates on strategic planning, website and social media management, and Main Street activities.

• Riverfest event funding presentation/application review
• Strategic Planning Update
• Website and Social Media Update including Tempest Agreement
• Main Street Update
• Approval of April 14 and May 6 meeting minutes

The Canton Tourism Board approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the Riverfest event, and unanimously approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The board also approved a motion regarding the Tempest agreement for website services. No public input was received.

• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Riverfest (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 14 and May 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Tempest agreement motion (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is reviewing organizational reports from local commissions and approving previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on wayfinding signage, a gift card program, and several upcoming community events.

• First Friday - June 3: Shot Thru the Heart
• Taste of Canton scheduled for September 8
• Art and Spirit Walk scheduled for November 11 and 12
• Discussion on Way Finding Signage
• Discussion on Yiftee Gift Card Program

The Canton Main Street Board met on June 8, 2022, and unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes from May 4, 2022, and the financials. The board also approved moving the next meeting to July 13, 2022. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on routine approvals and updates.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 4, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)
• Moved next meeting to July 13, 2022 (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force will review minutes from the April 27, 2022, meeting and receive an update on diversity, equity, and inclusion training from GMA. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding census data mapping from Canton GIS and the Juneteenth event at The Mill on Etowah.

• Review of April 27, 2022, meeting minutes
• Update on GMA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training
• Census Data Mapping from Canton GIS
• Juneteenth Event at The Mill on Etowah

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission denied the design request for two residential buildings and a parking deck at TRG Mill at Etowah (COA2205-0015) by a unanimous 6-0 vote. The commission also approved the agenda, approved the May 12, 2022 minutes with an amendment, and re-elected Jane Shelnutt as Chairman and Joe Sellers as Vice Chairman for 2022. A discussion on draft residential design guidelines took place but no formal action was taken.

• Denied design request for two residential buildings and parking deck at TRG Mill at Etowah (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 12, 2022 minutes with amendment (6-0)
• Re-elected Jane Shelnutt as Chairman for 2022 (5-0, Shelnutt abstained)
• Re-elected Joe Sellers as Vice Chairman for 2022 (5-0, Sellers abstained)

City of Canton Oversight Committee

The Oversight Committee will consider design requests for Club Pilates at 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 1140, and townhome units at Lakeside at Great Sky, Pod 18. The committee will also review the May 19, 2022, meeting minutes for approval.

• Signage design request for Club Pilates at 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 1140
• Townhome unit design request for Lakeside at Great Sky, Pod 18
• Approval of May 19, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Canton City Council held public hearings on a 296-unit apartment complex, a brewery in Laurel Canyon, and a rezoning for 830/850 Marietta Road, but took no final action on these items. The council unanimously tabled the master plan approval for a 124-unit subdivision along Dr. John T. Pettit, Longview, and Cherokee Streets until June 16. It also approved several routine items, including a $101,970.60 design services task order for the Reinhardt College Parkway at Highway 140 intersection project, the abandonment of a portion of Henry Clay Street, and the nomination of Jennifer Hughes to the Main Street Board.

• Tabled master plan approval for 124-unit subdivision until June 16 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing Item 11B (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2022 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 2 for Reinhardt College Parkway at Highway 140 design services to Michael Baker International for $101,970.60 (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of right-of-way on Henry Clay Street (unanimous)
• Approved Jennifer Hughes to Canton Main Street Board (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn to executive session for real estate discussion (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes from April 20, 2022, review financials, and hold an executive session to discuss real estate. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 20, 2022
• Review of financials
• Executive session on real estate discussion

The Downtown Development Authority met and approved the April 20, 2022 minutes unanimously. Members then voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss real estate, after which the meeting adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 20, 2022 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The board will review the April 20, 2022, meeting minutes and introduce a new Council Member. The agenda includes discussions regarding branding, balloon releases, and the 2023 budget and events.

• Approval of April 20, 2022, draft minutes
• Earth Day recap by Kelly Pendley
• Discussion of branding with Roy Taylor
• Discussion regarding balloon release
• Review of 2023 budget and events

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board approved the April 20, 2022 minutes and introduced new member Richard Abbott. They discussed the Earth Day event, branding efforts, and a potential balloon release ordinance, but made no final decisions on these topics. The board also reviewed a proposed 2023 budget and events list.

• Approved April 20, 2022 draft minutes (motion by John Johnson, seconded by Blake Ellett)
• Introduced new board member Richard Abbott
• Discussed Earth Day recap, spending about $2,050.00 on the event
• Discussed committee branding and social media presence
• Discussed balloon release ordinance, decided to wait for other options to present to City Council
• Reviewed 2023 budget and events

City Council

The Canton City Council's Unified Development Code (UDC) Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly approve two draft amendments: one on window signage and another on design standards/oversight review. The committee may also discuss the Table of Uses and the International Property Maintenance Code. No final decisions are expected; any approvals would send items to the full City Council.

• Review draft of Window Signage Amendment
• Review draft of Design Standards/Oversight Review Committee Amendment
• Possible discussion of Table of Uses and International Property Maintenance Code
• Approve UDC Committee draft minutes from April 25, 2022

The Canton UDC Committee unanimously approved several items to move forward to public hearings on June 16, including amendments to window signage regulations, design review process changes, allowing townhomes in RM-15 districts, updating the International Property Maintenance Code, and renaming residential zoning districts. The committee also approved its April 25 minutes and scheduled its next meeting for June 21.

• Approved April 25 UDC Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for June 16 public hearing on window signage amendments (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for June 16 public hearing on design review process changes (unanimous)
• Approved allowing townhomes in RM-15 zoning district and advertising for June 16 hearing (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for June 16 hearing on International Property Maintenance Code update (unanimous)
• Approved changing residential zoning district titles to 'residential zoning district' (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss two variance requests. The first is for additional and illuminated signage at Piedmont Urgent Care on Cumming Highway, and the second is to waive sidewalk and street tree requirements on Hickory Flat Highway. Public input will be taken before the board considers any introduced items.

• VAR2202-006: 2026 Cumming Highway, Suite 100 — request for additional wall sign and illuminated rear wall sign (Piedmont Urgent Care)
• VAR2203-005: 695 Hickory Flat Highway — request to eliminate sidewalk and street tree requirements along property frontage

The May 23, 2022 Board of Appeals meeting was cancelled. The agenda included two variance requests, but no discussion or votes occurred. No substantive decisions were made.

City of Canton Oversight Committee

The committee will discuss and consider possible action on several design requests. These items include signage for Piedmont Urgent Care and Buff City Soap, as well as a design request for townhome units.

• Signage design request for Piedmont Urgent Care at 2026 Cumming Highway, Suite 100
• Signage design request for Buff City Soap at 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 900
• Design request of townhome units at 313-321 North Rampart Street
• Approval of May 5, 2022, meeting minutes

The Canton Oversight Committee approved three design requests: signage for Piedmont Urgent Care (front and side signs only, rear sign tabled), signage for Buff City Soap (with staff verification of sign placement), and five townhome units at 313-321 North Rampart Street. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved front and side signage for Piedmont Urgent Care, tabled rear sign to Board of Appeals and City Council (3-0)
• Approved signage for Buff City Soap with condition that staff verify front and side placement (3-0)
• Approved design for five townhome units at 313-321 North Rampart Street (3-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from May 5, 2022 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a $858,647.88 contract for intersection improvements at Reservoir Road and Hickory Log Drive. The meeting also includes discussions on master plan amendments for Bluffs Pod B and Laurel Canyon, as well as zoning changes for Park Village.

• $858,647.88 contract award to Wilson Construction Management for Reservoir Road and Hickory Log Drive intersection project
• Master Plan Amendment for Bluffs Pod B, Phase 3 to construct 112 single-family detached homes
• Zoning condition amendment request for Park Village development
• Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit requests for 830 and 850 Marietta Road
• Request to allow a brewery in Pod B of the Laurel Canyon development

The Canton City Council unanimously approved amendments to zoning conditions for the Park Village development, adding seven conditions including buffers, lighting, delivery hours, and use restrictions. The council also approved a master plan amendment for Bluffs Pod B, Phase 3 to construct 112 single-family homes with four conditions, including a $100,000 donation to the affordable housing fund. Additionally, the council approved design services for affordable housing at Laurel Canyon Village Circle, engaged Schneider Electric for sustainability services, awarded an intersection improvement contract, and directed staff to begin abandoning a portion of Jackie Moore Lane.

• Approved Park Village zoning condition amendments with 7 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Bluffs Pod B Phase 3 master plan amendment for 112 single-family homes with 4 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Lew Oliver, Inc. design services for 70 Laurel Canyon Village Circle (unanimous)
• Engaged Schneider Electric for on-call energy sustainability services (unanimous)
• Awarded Reservoir Road at Hickory Log Drive intersection improvement project to Wilson Construction Management for $858,647.88 (unanimous)
• Approved staff beginning abandonment process for portion of Jackie Moore Lane (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the March and April meetings. The agenda includes updates on several previously discussed topics, including mural projects and the Arts Master Plan.

• Boling Park Basketball Court Project update
• Lee Street Mural Project update
• Mural Space at Harmon Park update
• Arts Master Plan Update
• Signature Event discussion

The Cultural Arts Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its March and April meetings. Members also discussed plans for a culinary and arts signature event, reviewed updates on the Boling Park basketball court art project, the Lee Street mural, and the Harmon Park mural space, and noted the start of the Arts Master Plan RFP process.

• Approved minutes from March 16 and April 20 meetings (unanimous)
• Formed committees for signature event: Fine Arts (Foreman), Living Arts (Shampine), Music (Federico), Culinary (Walker-Bunda and Whyte)
• Extended call for student art for Boling Park basketball court to May 20
• Noted Call for Artists for Harmon Park mural published in English and Spanish with June 10 deadline
• Noted RFP process for Arts Master Plan began with June 23 deadline

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to approve April minutes, introduce a new council member, and discuss several items including an Earth Day recap, branding, a potential balloon release, and the 2023 budget/events. Public input is also scheduled.

• Approval of April 20, 2022 draft minutes
• Earth Day recap by Kelly Pendley
• Discussion of branding led by Roy Taylor
• Discussion of balloon release
• 2023 budget and events

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board meeting was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made and all agenda items were postponed.

City Council

The Sanitation Committee will meet to review and approve the minutes from the May 3, 2022, meeting. The committee will also hold a review and discussion of various proposals and determine next steps.

• Approval of May 3, 2022, Sanitation Committee draft minutes

The Sanitation Committee voted unanimously to accept Waste Pro's Alternate 3b proposal, which includes bi-weekly recycling with 95-gallon containers and automated collection. The recommendation will be presented to City Council on June 2, with potential action on June 16. The committee also approved the minutes from May 3, 2022.

• Approved Sanitation Committee minutes from May 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Waste Pro proposal Alternate 3b for bi-weekly recycling with 95-gallon containers and automated collection (unanimous)
• Recommended proposal to City Council for June 2 meeting with potential action on June 16

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and possibly act on event funding, including a presentation by Riverfest President Amanda Speights. The board will also approve minutes from April and a May special called meeting, receive updates on finances, events, strategic planning, website, Main Street, and advertising, and discuss new business including selecting tourism social media handles and event kit procedures.

• Riverfest funding presentation by Amanda Speights, President
• Approval of April 14, 2022 and May 6, 2022 special called meeting minutes
• Financial update by Phil
• Selection of tourism social media handles
• Event kit and procedures discussion

The May 12, 2022 meeting of the Canton Tourism Board was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed and no decisions were made.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special called meeting to review two certificate of appropriateness applications for exterior design changes to buildings. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 4, 2022 meeting.

• COA2203-004: Design request for two exterior storefront doors at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suites 114-115
• COA2204-001: Design request for exterior changes to an existing building at 290 East Main Street
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2022 meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior changes to the building at 290 East Main Street, with the condition that the existing mural on the North Street side remain. The commission also approved a design request for two exterior storefront doors at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suites 114-115, to meet ADA requirements. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved COA2203-004 for two exterior storefront doors at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suites 114-115 (4-0)
• Approved COA2204-001 for exterior changes at 290 East Main Street, with condition that the mural on North Street remain (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for 1810 Cumming Highway. The application seeks to increase the size of directional signs from 2.5 square feet to approximately 24 square feet.

• VAR2203-003: Request to increase directional sign size at 1810 Cumming Highway

The Board of Appeals approved a variance request to increase directional sign sizes from 2.5 to about 24 square feet at 1810 Cumming Highway (Canton Marketplace), with a condition that Sign 5's location be approved by the City Engineer. The vote was 5-0. The board also unanimously approved minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved variance VAR2203-003 for larger directional signs at Canton Marketplace (5-0)
• Condition: Sign 5 location must be approved by City Engineer
• Approved February 28, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 14, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is holding a special called meeting to review and possibly take action on event funding for the UpRiver Festival at The Mill on Etowah. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Event funding review for UpRiver Festival at The Mill on Etowah

The Canton Tourism Board unanimously approved $2,500 for the UpRiver Festival at The Mill on Etowah. The board also unanimously approved funding for a market feasibility study for a hotel and conference center in the Reservoir area.

• Approved $2,500 funding for UpRiver Festival (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Reservoir hotel and conference center market feasibility study (unanimous)

City of Canton Oversight Committee

The City of Canton Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on four design requests: townhome units at 424-427 and 417-419 Retreat Lane, a door paint request at 135 Reinhardt College Parkway, and minor exterior changes at 157 Reinhardt College Parkway. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting.

• Design request for townhome units at 424-427 Retreat Lane (OSC2204-006)
• Design request to paint front entry door at 135 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 1 (OSC2205-001)
• Design request for minor exterior changes at 157 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 100 (OSC2205-002)
• Design request for townhome units at 417 and 419 Retreat Lane (OSC2205-003)

The Canton Oversight Committee approved all four design requests on the agenda, including townhome units at 424-427 and 417-419 Retreat Lane, a door paint change at 135 Reinhardt College Parkway, and exterior canopy changes at 157 Reinhardt College Parkway. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 21, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved design request for 4 townhome units at 424-427 Retreat Lane (3-0)
• Approved design request to paint front door at 135 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 1 (3-0)
• Approved design request for exterior changes at 157 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 100 (3-0)
• Approved design request for 2 townhome units at 417-419 Retreat Lane (3-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on three zoning-related requests: amending conditions for Park Village, a master plan amendment for 112 single-family homes at Bluffs Pod B Phase 3, and a conditional use permit for a 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Court and Misty Way. The council will also discuss financials, a resolution to join GIRMA, a resolution supporting the Canton Housing Authority, an intersection improvement project, and a request to abandon part of Jackie Moore Lane.

• Public hearing on ZCA2202-004 to amend zoning conditions for Park Village
• Public hearing on MPA2203-001 for 112 single-family homes at Bluffs Pod B Phase 3
• Public hearing on CUP2202-003 for 296-unit apartment complex at Misty Court and Misty Way
• Discussion and possible action on GIRMA membership resolution
• Discussion of Reservoir Road at Hickory Log Drive intersection improvement project

The Canton City Council held public hearings on a zoning amendment for Park Village and a master plan amendment for Bluffs Pod B, Phase 3, but took no final votes on either. The council postponed the Misty Court conditional use permit hearing to June 2 and approved several resolutions, including GIRMA membership, support for the Canton Housing Authority, easements for Technology Ridge Parkway, and a sanitation franchise exemption for private streets.

• Postponed CUP2202-003 for Misty Court/Misty Way to June 2 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved GIRMA membership resolution (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of support for Canton Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Technology Ridge Parkway easements (unanimous)
• Approved sanitation franchise exemption for private streets (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from April 12, 2022, and financial reports. They will hear organization reports from the Cherokee County Historical Society, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission. Old business includes upcoming events like First Friday, Farmers Market, Taste of Canton, and Art and Spirit Walk, while new business covers a gift card promo and a Shop Talk event.

• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2022
• Approval of financials
• First Friday - May 6 - Chicago Rewired
• Farmers Market - June 4 through October 15
• Taste of Canton - September 8 from 5-9 pm

The Canton Main Street Board approved its agenda, April 12 minutes, and financials unanimously. It nominated Jennifer Hughes to fill an open DDA member position, and heard reports on the Jones Building sale, a mural in progress, and upcoming events.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)
• Nominated Jennifer Hughes for open DDA position (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council Sanitation Committee is meeting to review the current sanitation contract and the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including submitted RFPs. They will discuss next steps. The agenda is procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approve Sanitation Committee draft minutes from August 2, 2021
• Brief review of current contract and RFP process
• Review of submitted RFPs
• Discussion of next steps

The Sanitation Committee reviewed the current Waste Management contract and two RFP proposals received by April 28, 2022, from Waste Management and Waste Pro. No contract was awarded; the committee discussed next steps, including a suggestion to allow private developments on private roads to opt for their own sanitation services. The City Manager will prepare an agenda item for the Council's Thursday meeting. The committee approved its August 2, 2021 minutes unanimously.

• Approved Sanitation Committee draft minutes from August 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Reviewed RFP proposals from Waste Management and Waste Pro (no action taken)
• Discussed allowing private developments on private roads to requisition own sanitation services (proposed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider design requests for storefront doors at 225 Reformation Parkway and exterior changes at 290 East Main Street. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding draft historic district residential design guidelines.

• Design request for two exterior storefront doors at 225 Reformation Parkway, Suites 114-115
• Design request for exterior changes to an existing building at 290 East Main Street
• Discussion of Draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Election of Officers

The May 2, 2022 meeting of the Canton Historic Preservation Commission was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made on any agenda items, including the proposed design requests and draft guidelines.

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Board of Managers will review the operations report and consider insurance coverage for the dam and ancillary structures. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 3, 2022, regular meeting.

• Approval of February 3, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of Operations Report
• Discussion of insurance coverage for dam and ancillary structures

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers approved proceeding with the refurbishment of pump and motor 2020 and approved a crest gate feasibility study. The board also discussed insurance coverage for the dam, with the City of Canton agreeing to explore obtaining its own coverage due to higher costs. Minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Approved proceeding with refurbishment of pump and motor 2020
• Approved proceeding with crest gate feasibility study
• City of Canton agreed to explore own insurance coverage for dam structures

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Canton Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting for what appears to be its initial organizational session. The agenda includes welcoming remarks, introductions, a discussion of the group's purpose and the city's roadmap, a report from the Georgia Municipal Association, and planning for future education and outreach opportunities. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on setting expectations for future meetings.

• Discussion of purpose and city roadmap led by Councilman Carlan and Peppers
• Georgia Municipal Association report and efforts
• Upcoming opportunities for education and outreach
• Expectations for meeting dates, times, frequency, and attendance

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force held an organizational meeting, discussing the city's Roadmap and the GMA Equity & Inclusion report. They decided to meet monthly on the first Tuesday at 6 p.m., except June on the second Wednesday. Staff will prepare a demographics presentation and contact GMA for training.

• Set monthly meetings for first Tuesday at 6 p.m. (June exception: second Wednesday)
• Directed staff to prepare demographics presentation
• Directed staff to contact GMA about training opportunities

Public Safety Citizen Advisory Bd

The board will conduct an introductory session to review the committee's role and expectations. The agenda includes an overview of the Public Safety Committee roadmap and an introduction to Canton Police programs and needs.

• Overview of the Public Safety Committee and its role
• Discussion of committee expectations
• Introduction to Canton Police programs and current needs

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board convened for its initial meeting, receiving overviews of the city's Roadmap for Success and the Canton Police Department. Members discussed expectations, including outreach to non-English speaking residents and humanizing law enforcement. No formal decisions were made beyond adjourning; a survey to set future meeting dates was discussed.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Unified Development Code (UDC) Committee will meet to discuss a draft ordinance regarding window signage regulations. The committee will also discuss regulations for the Design Review/Oversight Committee.

• Discussion of draft ordinance to amend sign regulations for window signage
• Discussion of Design Review/Oversight Committee regulations
• Approval of February 17, 2022, committee minutes

The Unified Development Code (UDC) Committee unanimously approved proposed changes to window signage regulations and to Design Review/Oversight Committee regulations, sending both to the full City Council for consideration. The committee also approved the February 17, 2022 draft minutes and scheduled its next meeting for May 23, 2022.

• Approved Feb 17, 2022 UDC Committee draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed window signage regulation changes to present to Council (unanimous)
• Approved sending Design Review/Oversight Committee regulation changes to full Council (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for Monday, May 23 at 10am

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals is holding a work session to discuss three variance requests. The items include requests for larger directional signs, new illuminated wall signs, and the removal of sidewalk and tree requirements.

• Request to increase directional sign size at 1810 Cumming Highway from 2.5 to +/- 24 square feet
• Request for additional and illuminated rear wall signs at 2026 Cumming Highway, Suite 100
• Request to eliminate sidewalk and street tree requirements at 695 Hickory Flat Highway
• Review of March 28, 2022, work session minutes

The Canton Board of Appeals held a work session to discuss three variance requests. No formal decisions were made on the variances; the application for Piedmont Urgent Care was deferred, while the other two were only discussed. The board approved the minutes from the March 28, 2022 work session and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 28, 2022 work session (3-0)
• Deferred VAR2202-0064 for Piedmont Urgent Care wall sign request
• Discussed VAR2203-003 for larger directional signs at Canton Marketplace
• Discussed VAR2203-005 to eliminate sidewalk and street trees at 695 Hickory Flat Highway
• Adjourned at 6:31 p.m. (3-0)

City of Canton Oversight Committee

The City of Canton Oversight Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on design requests for existing buildings. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Minor exterior design changes at 1550 Riverstone Parkway
• Minor exterior design changes at 1810 Cumming Highway
• Approval of April 7, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including informational presentations on a master plan amendment for 112 single-family homes at Bluffs Pod B, Phase 3, and a conditional use permit for a 295-unit apartment complex on Misty Way and Misty Court. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, an auction of city assets, and numerous ordinance amendments. Old business includes a police records management system, engineering services for water treatment plant intake screens, and property/casualty insurance. New business includes a pedestrian corridor task order, restrooms at Heritage Park, an energy conservation program, and an enterprise zone agreement amendment with The Mill on Etowah.

• MPA2203-001: Master plan amendment for 112 single-family homes at Bluffs Pod B, Phase 3 (TPA Group, LLC)
• CUP2202-003: Conditional use permit for 295-unit apartment complex on Misty Way and Misty Court (Daniel Miles)
• Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendments
• Ordinance amendments for peddlers, door-to-door sales, massage establishments, elections, and other chapters
• Task Order 1 for Downtown to The Mill Pedestrian Corridor with Practical Design Partners in the amount of $11,800

The Canton City Council approved the purchase of 6.15 acres at 2939 Marietta Highway for $215,000 per acre, totaling $1,322,250, for park land. The council also approved a police records management system, a water treatment plant engineering task order, a property and casualty insurance change, and several other items.

• Approved purchase of 6.15 acres at 2939 Marietta Highway for $1,322,250 (unanimous)
• Approved police Records Management System for about $230,000 (unanimous)
• Approved task order to Black & Veatch for intake screen improvements at Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved changing insurance agent of record to Gallagher & Co. (unanimous)
• Ratified DDA sales contract for Jones Building to Hodge Family Investments and Ten Cent Properties for $2.2 million (unanimous)
• Approved 301-day time extension to Strack for Westward Trail Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $11,800 task order for Downtown to The Mill pedestrian corridor design (unanimous)
• Approved prefabricated restrooms at Heritage Park not to exceed $100,000 (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the March minutes and hear public input. They will discuss previously raised topics including a signature event, the Boling Park basketball court project, mural projects, an arts master plan, and mural space at Harmon Park. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of March 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Signature Event
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project
• Mural Project and Mural Space at Harmon Park
• Arts Master Plan

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will review a proposal for Energy & Conservation Services Program and discuss the Bee City Resolution. The board will also receive updates regarding Earth Day.

• Energy & Conservation Services Program Proposal
• Bee City Resolution
• Earth Day Updates

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports and previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Jones Building and upcoming downtown projects.

• Review and approval of financials
• Review of minutes from January 19, March 22, and March 29
• Discussion of Jones Building
• Discussion of next projects for Downtown

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review funding applications for three local events, including the Multicultural Festival, UpRiver Festival, and Riverfest. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting, appoint committees, and review the updated budget.

• Event funding applications: Multicultural Festival, UpRiver Festival, Riverfest
• Approval of March 10, 2022 draft minutes
• Appointment of committees
• Review of updated budget

The Canton Tourism Board unanimously approved full funding for the Multicultural Festival presented by Gabriella Gonzalez. The board postponed the Riverfest presentation to the May 12 meeting and discussed the UpRiver Festival sponsorship opportunities. No public input was received, and no new business was introduced.

• Approved full funding for Multicultural Festival (unanimous)
• Postponed Riverfest presentation to May 12 meeting
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The board will review organizational reports from local groups including the Art Commission and Canton Tourism. Members will also discuss upcoming events such as the Farmers Market and the Art and Spirit Walk.

• Vote on date for Taste of Canton
• Finalize 2022 Calendar of Events
• Farmers Market schedule (June 4-October 15)
• Art and Spirit Walk (November 11 & 12)
• Indulgence Ribbon Cutting (April 20 at 10:00 am)

The board unanimously approved September 8, 5-9pm for the Taste of Canton event. It also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, financials, and a change to start board meetings at 5:00pm. Reports noted $20,000 in First Friday sponsorships and ongoing event planning.

• Approved Taste of Canton date: September 8, 5-9pm (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2022 special called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)
• Approved changing board meeting start time to 5:00pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to amend zoning conditions for the Park Village development, then consider a range of items including budget amendments, a police records system, and several professional service agreements. The agenda also includes informational-only presentations on a rezoning at 850 Marietta Road, a master plan amendment for Bluffs Pod B, and a proposed 295-unit apartment complex. Multiple ordinance amendments and a quit claim deed exchange for $32,250 are also up for discussion.

• Public hearing: MPA2201-011 - amend zoning conditions for Park Village (Broekhijsen Real Estate)
• Discussion of FY2022 budget amendments
• Discussion of proposed Records Management System for Canton Police Department
• Possible action: award task order to Black and Veatch for intake screen improvements at Water Treatment Plant
• Possible action: quit claim deed for Hill Street Circle right-of-way in exchange for $32,250

City Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Canton City Council's Ordinance Review Committee. The only listed business is approving the draft minutes from the March 22, 2022 meeting, followed by adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve Ordinance Review Committee Draft Minutes - March 22, 2022

The Ordinance Review Committee met and took only procedural actions. It unanimously approved the draft minutes from its March 22, 2022 meeting and then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance Review Committee draft minutes from March 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City of Canton Oversight Committee

The City of Canton Oversight Committee will discuss and consider possible action on four design requests for commercial and residential projects. The meeting also includes the consideration of approval for the March 3, 2022, meeting minutes.

• ATM addition design request at 1353 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 140
• New commercial building design request at 149 Prominence Point Parkway
• New addition design request at 301 Liberty Boulevard
• Townhome units design request at 228-240 Retreat Lane

The Canton Oversight Committee approved all four design requests on the agenda, including a new commercial building, an addition, townhome units, and an ATM addition. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The committee also discussed possible amendments to design standards in the UDC.

• Approved design request for new commercial building at 149 Prominence Point Parkway with 55% brick (3-0)
• Approved design request for addition at 301 Liberty Boulevard (3-0)
• Approved design request for six townhome units at 228-240 Retreat Lane (3-0)
• Approved design request for ATM addition at 1353 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 140 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 3, 2022 (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider a design request for exterior changes at 131 West Marietta Street. Members will also discuss draft residential design guidelines for the Historic District and a proposed parking deck in Cherokee County.

• Exterior change design request for 131 West Marietta Street
• Discussion of Draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Discussion of Cherokee County Proposed Parking Deck

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior changes to 131 West Marietta Street, but modified the request to remove the proposed board and batten cladding, requiring all facades to be cleaned, repaired, and painted Benjamin Moore Decorators White instead. The commission also discussed draft residential design guidelines and a proposed Cherokee County parking deck, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 7, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Approved COA2203-003 for 131 West Marietta Street with condition to remove board and batten and paint all facades Benjamin Moore Decorators White (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is considering an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Canton. This agreement concerns the redevelopment of property located at 130 East Main Street.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for the property at 130 East Main Street

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Canton for the redevelopment of property at 130 East Main Street. The agreement was amended to remove paragraph 5, which contained timing restrictions. The motion was made by Member Hughes and seconded by Member Schmidt.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement for redevelopment of 130 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Removed paragraph 5 from the agreement to eliminate timing restrictions

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is meeting in a work session to review minutes from previous meetings and discuss a variance request (VAR2203-003) to increase directional sign size at 1810 Cumming Highway, Canton Marketplace. The board will also take public input and consider items introduced by members.

• Review of February 28, 2022 work session minutes
• Review of March 14, 2022 public hearing minutes
• Discussion of VAR2203-003: request to increase directional signs from 2.5 to +/- 24 square feet at 1810 Cumming Highway, Canton Marketplace, by Andreas Lawson

City Council

The Canton City Council's Ordinance Review Committee is meeting to discuss Articles 58 and 62, as well as previous revisions. The agenda includes public input, approval of the February 23, 2022 minutes, and next steps. This is a working session focused on ordinance review, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of Articles 58 and 62
• Discussion of previous revisions
• Approval of Ordinance Review Committee minutes from February 23, 2022

The Ordinance Review Committee approved amendments to Chapters 34, 42, 50, 58, and 62, including changes to weapons language, deletion of sections, and adoption of street light standards. All motions were approved unanimously. The amendments will be forwarded to the City Council for formal consideration.

• Approved amendments to Chapter 34 (offenses) and Chapter 42 (public safety) unanimously
• Approved adding Section 50-65 for street light standards unanimously
• Approved deleting Sections 50-130 and 50-131 (sidewalk districts) unanimously
• Approved amending Section 58-1 to adopt state rules of the road with sidewalk exception unanimously
• Approved deleting Chapter 62 (vehicles for hire) unanimously
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2022 unanimously

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will meet to approve minutes from the February 2 and March 16, 2022 meetings. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding real estate.

• Approval of February 2, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of March 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved an agenda amendment to discuss check signers, then unanimously approved members Hughes, Shupert, and Perkins as signers on the DDA checking account. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from February 2 and March 16, 2022. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss real estate, and later voted to adjourn.

• Approved agenda amendment to discuss check signers (unanimous)
• Approved Hughes, Shupert, Perkins as DDA checking account signers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Mar 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned after executive session (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss collaboration and a presentation on boards, commissions, authorities, and the city's Roadmap for Success. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of this discussion item only.

• Discussion of collaboration/presentation on boards, commissions, authorities
• Discussion of the city's Roadmap for Success

The Canton City Council met on March 21, 2022, and heard a presentation by City Manager Billy Peppers on boards, commissions, authorities, and the city's 'Roadmap for Success.' The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bill Grant and adjourned without any formal votes or decisions.

• Heard presentation on boards, commissions, authorities, and Roadmap for Success (no action taken)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board met for a special called meeting on March 21, 2022. The agenda included the approval of the agenda and a discussion regarding First & Friday Sound/Production.

• First & Friday Sound/Production

The Canton Main Street Board held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the agenda. The board voted by show of hands to select production company #2 as the vendor for First Friday Sound, with two members recused from the vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Selected production company #2 for First Friday Sound (unanimous, with 2 recusals)

City Council

The Canton City Council approved amendments to the Unified Development Code, adding cottage housing development and allowing City Council to hear variances when associated with another public hearing. The council also approved several other items, including a purchase agreement for court resurfacing at Boling Park, a design request appeal for Mint Dentistry, and a task order for transportation design services.

• Approved UDC amendments including cottage housing and variance changes (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of annexation and rezoning request for 210 Butterworth Road (unanimous)
• Approved hearing of design request appeal for Mint Dentistry at 130 Keith Drive (unanimous)
• Approved GA Power easements on two parcels for Water Pollution Control Plant (unanimous)
• Awarded Task Order 2 for Marietta Hwy/Riverstone Parkway intersection design to Michael Baker International for $164,258.96 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County regarding elections (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with Match Point Tennis for resurfacing and repairs of basketball and tennis courts at Boling Park (unanimous)
• Reappointed Eric Garrison to Main Street Board (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The board approved spending up to $5,000 for the Earth Day event at Cannon Park on April 23, 2022. They also approved the February minutes and discussed the zoning administrator's role, the Unified Development Code, and the tree fund. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved up to $5,000 for Earth Day event (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority met and unanimously approved the financial report, with a note that bank signature authority would be confirmed. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss real estate, and later adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned after executive session (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board approved a 30% increase, not to exceed $7,000, in the fireworks budget for the July 2 event. The board also approved the agenda with an addition, the February minutes, and adjourned unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 30% fireworks budget increase, not to exceed $7,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of Adam (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:27 PM (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission approved three design requests, including revisions for Bizarre Coffee and Community Burger, and new exterior lighting for a property on East Main Street. The commission also discussed draft residential design guidelines and requested that a proposed parking deck be added to the next meeting's agenda.

• Approved revisions to Bizarre Coffee design (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Community Burger design (6-0)
• Approved new exterior lighting and shed awning at 250 East Main Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes from December 20, 2021 (4-0, two abstentions)

City of Canton Oversight Committee

The Canton Oversight Committee denied a design request for exterior paint changes at 130 Keith Drive because the work was done without prior approval. The committee approved design requests for minor exterior changes at 157 Reinhardt College Parkway, a proposed townhome building at 815-827 Tahoe Trail, and revisions to a previously approved townhome design at 473-483 East Marietta Street and 231-237 West Marietta Street. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Denied design request for exterior paint changes at 130 Keith Drive (3-0)
• Approved minor exterior changes at 157 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 100 (3-0)
• Approved design request for proposed townhome building at 815-827 Tahoe Trail (3-0)
• Approved revisions to previously approved townhome design at 473-483 East Marietta Street and 231-237 West Marietta Street (3-0)

Canton Main Street Board

The board approved holding the No Tricks! All Treats! Walk on October 22, 2022, from noon to 6 p.m. It also unanimously approved the agenda, February minutes, and financials. Various event updates were given, including the Farmers Market running June 4–October 15 and the Taste of Canton on October 15. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved No Tricks! All Treats! Walk on Oct. 22, 2022, noon-6pm (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council approved a rezoning request for 33.23 acres along Dr. John T. Pettit, Longview, and Cherokee Streets for a 124-unit residential subdivision, but tabled the associated master plan amendment for 90 days. The council also approved a rezoning for 0.77 acres on West Marietta Connector for up to 8 single-family homes, a new playground contract for Heritage Park, and the sale of the abandoned Hill Street Circle for $35,250. Additionally, they approved switching insurance carriers to Aetna, granting easements to Georgia Power, and terminating a probation contract with Georgia Probation Management in favor of CSRA Probation Services.

• Approved rezoning for 33.23 acres for 124-unit subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled master plan amendment for 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 0.77 acres for up to 8 single-family homes (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Park playground contract (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Hill Street Circle for $35,250 (unanimous)
• Approved insurance carrier switch to Aetna (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Power easements for water plant (unanimous)
• Approved new probation contract with CSRA Probation (unanimous)

City of Canton Oversight Committee

The City of Canton Oversight Committee approved all three design requests on the agenda. It approved a minor exterior change to an existing building at 135 Reinhardt College Parkway, a revision to a previously approved renovation at 1666 Marietta Highway, and a new tenant wall sign at 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 1300, H100. All motions passed unanimously with 3 yeas and 0 nays. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved the February 3, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0).
• Approved the design request for minor exterior changes to an existing building at 135 Reinhardt College Parkway (3-0).
• Approved the revision to a previously approved design request for renovations at 1666 Marietta Highway (3-0).
• Approved the design request for a new tenant wall sign at 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 1300, H100 (3-0).

City Council

The Unified Development Code Committee approved its January 21, 2022 minutes. It deferred the sidewalk width discussion until City Engineer Bethany Watson returns. The committee agreed to send the remaining UDC amendments to the City Council in March, with a public hearing at the second meeting and approval in April, while postponing window signage and cottage housing discussions to future workshops.

• Approved January 21, 2022 UDC Committee minutes (motion by McGrew, second by Schmidt)
• Deferred sidewalk width discussion until Bethany Watson returns
• Agreed to advertise and present UDC amendments at second Council meeting in March for public hearing and April approval
• Agreed to add cottage housing to a future Work Session agenda for discussion
• Agreed to have staff draft window signage language for later discussion

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission met and discussed several ongoing projects, including the Boling Park basketball court mural, the Mural Project, the Arts Master Plan, and a signature event planned for April 28-30, 2023. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the group reviewed updates and planned next steps, such as forming sub-committees for the festival and finalizing a call for artists for the Harmon Park mural.

• Reviewed Boling Park basketball court mural project; councilmember to visit Children's Haven
• Mural Project: awaiting signed façade easement before going to Historical Preservation Commission
• Arts Master Plan: reviewed compiled Scope of Work details
• Signature Event: discussed tentative dates April 28-30, 2023; sub-committees to be formed next meeting
• Harmon Park mural: call for artists to be updated with wall dimensions and photos before publishing
• Public Arts Grant: updated information presented

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board approved the January 19, 2022 minutes. City Engineer Bethany Watson discussed green infrastructure and a new low-impact residential development off John T Pettit and Longview. The board discussed plans for Arbor Day and Earth Day (April 23, 2022), and agreed to present to City Council in May once a vacant board seat is filled. The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussed green infrastructure and a new low-impact development off John T Pettit and Longview
• Reviewed plans for Arbor Day seedling giveaway and plant sale
• Discussed Earth Day event on April 23, 2022, and starting vendor recruitment
• Agreed to schedule a presentation to City Council in May, after filling a vacant board seat
• Discussed a potential annual City of Canton Green Business award
• Adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

City Council

The Ordinance Review Committee meeting was rescheduled because Councilmember Dwayne Waterman could not attend and City Attorney Bobby Dyer lacked internet access to share documents. Councilmember Will Carlan, with approval from all present, set the new meeting for Wednesday, February 23rd at 3:30 p.m. The agenda will remain the same, except that approval will be requested for minutes of the past three meetings instead of two. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the rescheduling.

• Rescheduled the Ordinance Review Committee meeting to February 23, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.
• Kept the agenda items the same for the rescheduled meeting, except adding minutes from a third previous meeting for approval.
• Directed City Attorney Bobby Dyer to send proposed ordinance amendments for the February 23rd agenda.
• Adjourned the meeting by motion from Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Carlan.

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board approved a $2,500 funding request for the Wing & Rock event with Georgia PEC, and unanimously approved all financial items including a $600 grant payment, $86,617.38 payment to the City of Canton for FY2021 expenditures, and $845 for tax return preparation and annual registration. The board also amended the agenda to add a presentation from Historic Canton Magazine and approved the January 13, 2022 minutes.

• Approved $2,500 funding for Wing & Rock with Georgia PEC (unanimous)
• Approved $600 grant payment for concert (unanimous)
• Approved $86,617.38 payment to City of Canton for FY2021 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved $845 for tax return preparation and annual registration (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Historic Canton Magazine presentation (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council held public hearings and discussions on two rezoning requests by Rob Beecham for a 124-unit subdivision and 10 single-family homes, but took no final action on either. The Council did approve a rezoning for Cloud Supply Company's expansion with conditions, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, minutes, and a $4,000 water loss audit task order.

• Approved rezoning for Cloud Supply Company expansion with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including CIE update, Harmon Fields odor control task order, and Black & Veatch renewal (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2022 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 task order for 2021 water loss audit with Black & Veatch (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Beecham rezoning for 124-unit subdivision (no vote)
• Tabled discussion on Beecham rezoning for 10 single-family homes (no vote)

City of Canton Oversight Committee

The Canton Oversight Committee approved two design requests: a warehouse addition at 1024 Marietta Road and townhome units at 0000 Waterstone Trail Phase II, Lots 8-42. The committee also ratified 18 previously approved design requests and one denial, all by unanimous 3-0 votes.

• Approved warehouse addition design at 1024 Marietta Road (3-0)
• Approved townhome design at 0000 Waterstone Trail Phase II, Lots 8-42 (3-0)
• Ratified 18 prior design approvals and 1 denial (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 (3-0)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers approved adding the City of Canton to CCMWA insurance for the reservoir office, garage, pump station, and dam control building. They also approved the minutes from the December 3, 2021 meeting. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of December 3, 2021 meeting (2-0)
• Approved motion to name City of Canton on CCMWA insurance for reservoir office, garage, pump station, and dam control building (2-0)

Canton Main Street Board

The board unanimously approved distributing $250 from Chocolate Walk ticket sales profits to each participating business, set the Taste of Canton for October 15, 2022, and scheduled the Art and Libations Walk for November 11-12, 2022. They also approved the agenda, minutes, and financials, and discussed the 2022 work plan and sponsorship package.

• Approved $250 distribution to each Chocolate Walk participating business (unanimous)
• Set Taste of Canton for October 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Art and Libations Walk for November 11 (5-9pm) and November 12 (12-6pm) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority met and unanimously approved entering an executive session to discuss real estate matters. Following the session, the board unanimously voted to adjourn. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for real estate (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council's Ordinance Review Committee met virtually and discussed potential amendments to Chapters 42 (Public Safety) and 46 (Solid Waste). No formal votes were taken on these amendments; the committee recommended cutting the fire sprinkler section, discussed renaming a section to 'burning restrictions,' and considered adding language requiring trash service. The minutes from the January 12 meeting were deferred for approval to the next meeting.

• Recommended cutting fire sprinkler system section from Chapter 42
• Discussed renaming section 42-25(e) to 'burning restrictions'
• Discussed adding language requiring trash service in Chapter 46
• Deferred approval of January 12 minutes to next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for February 16 at 3:30 p.m.

City Council

The Unified Development Code (UDC) Committee approved the December 3, 2021 minutes and discussed several proposed changes to the UDC. They agreed to limit window signage to 20% coverage per pane, discussed new eight-foot-wide sidewalk standards for new developments (not requiring private streets to meet this unless converted to public), and decided to present a draft of proposed amendments to Council in March. The Committee also discussed low-impact development for residential projects but deferred any UDC changes pending further research.

• Approved December 3, 2021 UDC Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed window signage limited to 20% coverage per pane
• Discussed eight-foot sidewalk standard for new developments; private streets exempt unless converted to public
• Agreed to present draft UDC amendments to Council in March
• Requested draft cottage home regulations for Council discussion
• Deferred residential low-impact development UDC changes pending more research

City Council

The Canton City Council unanimously approved the Master Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for Pod I of Riverstone, allowing multi-family senior housing with conditions including compliance with the 2018 International Fire Code, a senior-only restriction, access for endangered plant rescue, and adherence to the applicant's revised Letter of Intent. The council also approved the consent agenda items, including the Neighborhood Parking Control Program, a task order for water line relocation, a resolution supporting Keep Cherokee Beautiful, and the appointment of an Acting City Manager. Additionally, the council adopted a parental leave policy retroactive to January 1, 2022.

• Approved Master Plan Amendment for Riverstone Pod I with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Riverstone Pod I with same conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Neighborhood Parking Control Program (consent agenda)
• Awarded task order to Atkins for water line relocation on SR 140 at Avery Rd (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution of support for Keep Cherokee Beautiful (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Acting City Manager for 2022 (consent agenda)
• Adopted parental leave policy retroactive to January 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission approved a mural contract and a façade easement for the mural project, and voted to move forward with the Arts Master Plan. The commission also discussed a potential mural space at Harmon Park and plans for a signature event in Spring 2023.

• Approved December 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mural contract (unanimous)
• Approved façade easement for mural project (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Arts Master Plan (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board approved the December 15, 2021 minutes. They discussed Arbor Day (scheduled for Feb. 18, 2022) and the Green Plan, with staff drafting a breakdown of board execution tasks. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved December 15, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by John Johnson, second by Jane Shelnutt)
• Adjourned at 6:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved the December minutes and financial report, and unanimously elected Cindy Brooks as Chair. The board also entered an executive session to discuss real estate, from which Member Hodge recused himself due to a financial interest. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Elected Cindy Brooks as Chair (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals approved two variance requests for properties on Greenbrier Way, reducing the minimum lot width at the building line from 70 feet to 64 feet for 205 Greenbrier Way and from 70 feet to 67 feet for 203 Greenbrier Way. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0). The board also approved the minutes from the November 8, 2021 work session and public hearing.

• Approved variance VAR2112-001 reducing minimum lot width at building line from 70 to 64 feet at 205 Greenbrier Way (4-0)
• Approved variance VAR2112-002 reducing minimum lot width at building line from 70 to 67 feet at 203 Greenbrier Way (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 work session (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 public hearing (4-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board approved a $600 funding request for the Local Artists Concert Series in Historic Canton Theatre on February 26, presented by Lauren and Cody Bolden. The board also approved the agenda and amended minutes from December 9, 2021, and discussed streamlining the fund application process and tourism strategies.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved December 9, 2021 minutes as amended (name correction from Williams to Ramsey)
• Approved $600 funding for Local Artists Concert Series (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:23 PM

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board held a regular meeting on January 12, 2022, and unanimously approved the agenda, minutes from December 1, 2021, and financials. The board elected Brandy Rousselle as President and Erick Garrison as Vice President. Reports were given on various events and projects, including the upcoming Chocolate Walk and the Archer Street Parking Deck construction.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)
• Elected Brandy Rousselle as President (unanimous)
• Elected Erick Garrison as Vice President (unanimous)

City Council

The Ordinance Review Committee met virtually and reviewed proposed changes to Chapters 34 (Offenses), 38 (Parks and Recreation), 42 (Public Safety), and 46 (Solid Waste). They approved the December 15, 2021 draft minutes unanimously. No final decisions were made on the code changes; the committee discussed potential edits and agreed to continue review at the next meeting on January 26, 2022.

• Approved December 15, 2021 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to change title of Section 34-3 to 'discharge of firearm' and keep bb/pellet guns, no added defenses
• Discussed clarifying Section 34-6 to specify school-sponsored events, not just participation
• Rejected adding constitutional defenses to loitering (Section 34-39)
• Agreed to clarify Section 34-40 as 'private property' in last phrase
• Discussed potential overhaul of Chapter 38 (Parks & Rec) with possible rules on leashed animals, bikes, and scooters
• Scheduled next meeting for January 26, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

City Council

The Canton City Council held its first meeting of 2022, swearing in newly elected members Sandy McGrew (Ward 1), Will Carlan (Ward 2), and Dwayne Waterman (Ward 3). The council approved the amended agenda, which removed two public hearing items due to notification issues and added a discussion on awarding a task order to Atkins for water line relocation at Avery Road and SR 140. Councilmember McGrew was unanimously appointed Mayor Pro Tempore. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy items; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 10 and Dec 16, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember McGrew as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Waterman to Ordinance Review Committee
• Removed two public hearing items from agenda due to notification issues
• Added discussion item on Atkins task order for water line relocation