Canton public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including proposed Unified Development Code amendments and a zoning map amendment. The agenda also includes discussions on impact fees, public works management systems, and a $2.8 million loan support resolution for the Canton Housing Authority.

• Public hearing on Proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendments
• Public hearing on Proposed Zoning Map Amendment
• Proposal from Keck & Wood for North Canton Cottage Village housing initiatives
• Prefabricated bathroom installations at Etowah River Park and Boling Park
• Amended resolution of support for a $2.8 million loan to the Canton Housing Authority

City Council

The Canton City Council's Boards and Commissions Review Committee is meeting to approve draft minutes from December 7, 2023, and conduct a final review of each board and commission. The committee will then issue final recommendations before adjourning. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of Boards and Commissions Review Committee draft minutes from December 7, 2023
• Final review of each board and commission
• Final recommendations on boards and commissions

Canton Building Authority

The Canton Building Authority is meeting to discuss and possibly approve a request from tenant DVL Land, LLC to construct a small building on Authority property. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from a November 4, 2020 meeting.

• Discussion and possible approval for tenant DVL Land, LLC to construct a small building on Canton Building Authority property
• Approval of Canton Building Authority draft minutes from November 4, 2020

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The scheduled meeting for the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board on December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will hold a work session to discuss two variance requests: one from Mavis Tire at 85 Laurel Canyon Circle to exceed the maximum allowed parking spaces, and one from Chick-fil-A at 2048 Cumming Highway to reduce a required 10-foot landscape buffer to 7 feet. The board will also review minutes from its November 27, 2023 meeting and take public input. No final decisions are listed on this agenda; items are marked for discussion only.

• VAR2310-001: Mavis Tire request to exceed maximum allowed parking spaces at 85 Laurel Canyon Circle
• VAR2311-002: Chick-fil-A request to reduce 10-foot landscape buffer to 7 feet at 2048 Cumming Highway
• Review of November 27, 2023 draft minutes
• Public input period
• Introduced items for future board consideration

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve the minutes from October 6, 2023, and receive an operations report. The main item is the review and consideration of Schnabel Engineering's inspection contract. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Reservoir Office Building.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2023
• Operations report
• Review and consideration of Schnabel Engineering's inspection contract

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and potentially approve its FY '24 budget, a revised funding request application, and reimbursement to the city for FY 2023 expenses. The board will also discuss a commitment letter and hear public input. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes and financials.

• Discussion and possible approval of revised 'Application for Funding Requests'
• Discussion and approval of FY '24 budget
• Discussion of Canton Tourism Board Commitment Letter
• Discussion and approval of reimbursement to the City for FY 2023 expenses paid on behalf of the CTB
• Review/approval of November 9, 2023 minutes

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review and possibly approve the November 8, 2023 minutes, discuss and possibly act on an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for redevelopment property within the Tax Allocation District (TAD), and hold an executive session to discuss real estate. The agenda is mostly routine, with the IGA discussion being the main substantive item.

• Review and possible approval of November 8, 2023 draft minutes
• Discussion and possible action on IGA for redevelopment property within the TAD
• Executive session to discuss real estate

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the November minutes, hear public input, and continue discussions on previously raised topics including the Percent for Art Ordinance, Brown Park Stage, and Sunnyside Mural. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of November 15, 2023 minutes
• Public input period
• Discussion of Percent for Art Ordinance
• Discussion of Brown Park Stage
• Discussion of Sunnyside Mural

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider an ordinance creating a funding mechanism for public art and an easement encroachment agreement with Summerwalk Owner, LLC. They will also discuss appeals, zoning amendments, and several infrastructure projects, including prefabricated bathrooms at parks and a work order system for public works.

• Ordinance to add Chapter 2, Article XI for public art funding
• Easement encroachment agreement with Summerwalk Owner, LLC
• Appeal of Board of Appeals approval of variances on Railroad Street
• Proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments
• Intergovernmental agreements with Cherokee County School District and DDA for Tax Allocation District

City Council

The Canton City Council's Boards and Commissions Review Committee is meeting to discuss feedback from staff liaisons, review councilmember responsibilities, and develop preliminary solutions. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of November 16, 2023 draft minutes
• Discussion of feedback from staff liaisons
• Review of councilmember responsibilities
• Preliminary solution development

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from November 8, 2023, and November financials. They will hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission. Old business includes holiday events, board training, and the 2024 budget and facade grant budget.

• Approval of November financials
• Holiday events: Tree Lighting, Farmers Market/Shopping by Lantern Light, Small Business Saturday, Christmas in Canton, Merry Market and Christmas Parade, Holiday Mixer
• 2024 Budget and Facade Grant Budget discussion
• Board training date set for February 15
• Organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, DDA, Art Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines. The agenda also includes the approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 14, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion of Draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Approval of November 14, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will hold a work session to review minutes from prior meetings and consider a variance request (VAR2308-005) from Rob Beecham to eliminate the sidewalk/beauty strip along 160-180 Railroad Street. Public input will be taken, and the board may introduce new items.

• Variance request VAR2308-005 to eliminate sidewalk/beauty strip at 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180 Railroad Street
• Review of draft minutes from September 25, 2023 and November 13, 2023
• Public input session

City Council

The Canton City Council, meeting as the Boards and Commission Review Committee, will review and discuss the city's boards and commissions. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting, followed by the main review item. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review and discussion of city boards and commissions
• Approval of draft minutes from November 2, 2023

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider several items, including new regulations for short-term rentals, a police chief executive search, and two design contracts for intersection improvements. They will also discuss a public art funding ordinance and a facade easement for a mural. The meeting includes routine approvals such as minutes and consent agenda items.

• Ordinance to add Chapter 18, Article XV for short-term rental regulations
• Executive search services for police chief candidates
• Task Order 5 to Michael Baker International for Reinhardt College Pkwy & Hwy 140 design ($413,909.49)
• Task Order 5 to Michael Baker International for Marietta Hwy/Riverstone Pkwy at Hwy 140 design ($93,799.20)
• Amendment to H2O Innovation contract to add full-time maintenance manager and 3-person line crew

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to approve its agenda and May 17, 2023 draft minutes, take public input, and receive an update on new city council members. The main discussion item is setting goals for 2024. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review/approval of draft minutes from May 17, 2023
• Public input period
• Update on new city council members
• Discussion of goals for 2024

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the October minutes, hear public input, and continue discussions on previously raised topics, including the Brown Park Stage and the Sunnyside Mural. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public input period
• Discussion of Brown Park Stage
• Discussion of Sunnyside Mural

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from August 7, 2023, and to discuss the draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines. The meeting also includes time for member-introduced items before adjournment.

• Discussion of Draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2023
• Member-introduced items

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing to consider a variance request (VAR2308-005) from Rob Beecham to eliminate the sidewalk/beauty strip along 160-180 Railroad Street. The board will also approve minutes from its August 28 and September 11, 2023 meetings and take public input.

• Variance request VAR2308-005 to eliminate sidewalk/beauty strip along 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, and 180 Railroad Street
• Approval of draft minutes from August 28, 2023 and September 11, 2023 meetings
• Public input period

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear an updated budget, and vote on several promotional sponsorships and advertisements. Items include a $2,500 sponsorship for the Atlanta Event Specialist (AES) Rink on the River, a $1,295 ad in Atlanta Parent Magazine, and a $50 photo use fee for Black Forest Dog Resort. The board will also discuss other Explore Canton promo items.

• Consideration to approve AES Rink on the River center logo and banner sponsorship for $2,500
• Consideration to approve Atlanta Parent Magazine December advertisement for $1,295
• Approval for photo use fee to Black Forest Dog Resort for Southbound ad for $50
• Discussion of other Explore Canton promo items
• Updated budget financials presented by Nathan Ingram

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, October minutes, and October financials, and to hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, the Downtown Development Authority, and the Art Commission. Under old business, the board will discuss upcoming holiday events, approve a facade grant for 250 East Main Street, and vote on the 2024 budget. New business includes the Choate BBQ opening and board training.

• 2024 Budget Approval
• Facade Grant Approval for 250 East Main Street
• Facade Grant Budget
• Tree Lighting - November 15
• Small Business Saturday - November 25

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review and approve the October minutes, review financials, and discuss and ratify a contract to purchase the Canton Village property. The meeting is largely routine, with the property purchase contract being the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion and ratification of contract to purchase Canton Village property
• Review and approval of October 11, 2023 minutes
• Financial review

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to review and discuss the city's boards and commissions. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no votes or other business listed.

• Review and discussion of city boards and commissions

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Comprehensive Plan and short-term rental regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on paving change orders, water utility contracts, and a new City Manager employment contract.

• Public hearing for short-term rental code amendments
• Public hearing for the Five Year Update to Canton's Comprehensive Plan
• Paving change order for Laurel Canyon (LMIG/SPLOST)
• Proposed amendment to the Canton Down Payment Assistance Program
• Employment contract for the position of City Manager

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board meeting scheduled for November 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM in City Hall has been cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of minutes and financials, organization reports, holiday event planning, and a facade grant approval.

• Meeting cancelled
• Facade Grant Approval for 250 East Main Street
• 2024 Budget Approval
• Tree Lighting - November 15
• Small Business Saturday - November 25

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning amendment regarding short-term rentals and consider a geotechnical services contract for the Water Pollution Control Plant. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Five Year Update to Canton's Comprehensive Plan.

• Contract award to GeoHydro Engineers for $101,898.20 for geotechnical services
• Zoning amendment discussion to allow for short-term rentals
• Presentation on the Five Year Update to Canton's Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of rezoning request within unincorporated Cherokee County
• Certified City of Ethics renewal

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July and discuss previously covered topics, including the Brown Park Stage, Sunnyside Mural, Multicultural Festival follow-up, and West Main Arts Festival. Public input is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural with no new business listed.

• Approval of July 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Brown Park Stage discussion
• Sunnyside Mural discussion
• Multicultural Festival follow-up
• West Main Arts Festival discussion

City Council

The Canton City Council is holding a three-day retreat to discuss roadmap projects, action items for the remainder of 2023, and project updates for FY 2024. The agenda includes an executive session on real estate, litigation, and personnel. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of roadmap projects
• Discussion of action items for remainder of 2023
• Project updates for FY 2024
• Executive session on real estate, litigation, and personnel

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and approve minutes from recent meetings, hear a review of the 2023 WPSL-GA Impact Soccer season, and receive updates on the budget, ExploreCantonGa.com, and various committee activities. Old business includes brand updates, merchandise needs, and upcoming events like Denim Fest.

• Review of WPSL-GA Impact Soccer 2023 season
• Updated budget presented by Nathan Ingram
• ExploreCantonGa.com updates by Jacky Cheng and Mike Loizou
• Explore Canton brand updates and merchandise needs
• Denim Fest sponsor table on 10/27

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss a strategic planning proposal from Horwath HTL regarding a downtown resort. The meeting also includes a financial update and an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Strategic Planning Proposal from Horwath HTL regarding a Downtown Resort
• Financial Update
• Executive Session to discuss real estate

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board will review September financials and organization reports. The meeting includes discussions regarding the 2024 budget and upcoming community events. The board will also consider a facade grant for 250 East Main Street.

• 2024 Budget Approval
• Facade Grant Approval for 250 East Main Street
• Facade Grant Budget discussion
• West Main Street Arts Festival - March 2, 2024
• Approval of September Financials

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals meeting on October 9, 2023, includes a public hearing that has been cancelled. The board will consider a variance request (VAR2308-005) to eliminate the sidewalk/beauty strip along properties on Railroad Street, and will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing cancelled
• VAR2308-005: Request to eliminate sidewalk/beauty strip along 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, and 180 Railroad Street - Rob Beecham
• Approval of minutes from August 28 and September 11, 2023

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve minutes from August 18, 2023, and receive an operations report. They will also discuss the City of Canton's future water plant and other business. The agenda is mostly routine oversight with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2023 regular meeting
• Operations report review
• Discussion of City of Canton's future water plant

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider several contracts and development items, including a $234,607 design contract for a pedestrian bridge at River Mill District, two engineering task orders for water/sewer relocation and traffic studies, and a development code amendment on breweries, distilleries, and wineries. They will also discuss a design request appeal, a geotechnical services contract, a quitclaim deed, and a city ethics renewal. Public input is scheduled.

• Award of Task Order No. 1 to Keck & Wood for engineering services to relocate water and sewer lines for West Main Street Pedestrian Corridor, $28,500
• Award of Task Order No. 2 to Keck & Wood for traffic study and concept layouts for intersections along Prominence Point Parkway
• Award of River Mill District Pedestrian Bridge at The Mill on Etowah design contract to Heath & Lineback, $234,607.15
• Discussion and possible action on amendment to Development Code concerning breweries, distilleries, and wineries
• Discussion to award contract to GeoHydro Engineers for geotechnical services at Water Pollution Control Plant

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss a budget allocation for regional CTB advertising and a proposal for a creative director. No dollar amounts or further details are listed in the agenda.

• Budget allocation for regional CTB advertising
• Creative director proposal

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold public hearings on occupation tax revenue disposition and a development code amendment for breweries, distilleries, and wineries. They will discuss and possibly act on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, FY2023 budget amendments, a strategic planning proposal for Lake Canton Resort, and a short-term rental ordinance. New business includes a paving project, contract extensions, rezoning requests, and engineering task orders, including a $234,607.15 pedestrian bridge design contract.

• Public hearing on disposition of increase in occupation tax revenue
• Public hearing on development code amendment for breweries, distilleries, and wineries
• Discussion and possible action on Lake Canton Resort strategic planning proposal from Horwath HTL
• Discussion of short-term rental ordinance
• Award River Mill District Pedestrian Bridge design contract to Heath & Lineback for $234,607.15

Cultural Arts Commission

The September 27, 2023 meeting of the Canton Cultural Arts Commission has been cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of July minutes, public input, discussion of the Brown Park Stage and Sunnyside Mural and Multicultural Festival, and new business on collaboration with CCSD.

• Meeting cancelled
• Brown Park Stage discussion
• Sunnyside Mural and Multicultural Festival discussion
• Opportunities for Collaboration with CCSD

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting for a retreat to discuss board duties and plan the fiscal year 2024 budget. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the September 14, 2023 meeting, followed by an icebreaker and discussions on board responsibilities and budget planning. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from September 14, 2023
• Discussion of board duties
• Fiscal year planning
• FY 2024 budget discussion

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is meeting to review two variance requests: one to eliminate a sidewalk along one side of Aster Bend in Great Sky, and another to remove sidewalks/beauty strips along several Railroad Street properties. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and take public input.

• VAR2306-001: Request to eliminate sidewalk along one side of Aster Bend, Pod 14, Great Sky (Jeff Ransom)
• VAR2308-005: Request to eliminate sidewalk/beauty strip along 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, and 180 Railroad Street (Rob Beecham)
• Review of draft minutes from August 28 and September 11, 2023

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review its budget and website updates, hear a regional tourism partnership update, and discuss Riverfest sponsorship. The board will also take possible action on a funding request for the Red, White, and Blue BBQ event and two advertising expenditures totaling $8,100.

• Discussion and possible action on Red, White, and Blue BBQ funding request
• Discussion and possible action on $600 ad spend for Riverfest Guide
• Discussion and possible action on $7,500 ad spend for Atlanta/Savor Magazine
• Review of Riverfest sponsorship (booth, volunteers, scarecrow)
• Financials - updated budget presented by Nathan Ingram

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to consider approving the August minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss possible action on purchasing property at 687 Marietta Highway, including a possible intergovernmental agreement with the City. The agenda also includes code compliance and a general update on activities in Canton.

• Discussion and possible action on purchase of property at 687 Marietta Highway
• Intergovernmental agreement with the City regarding the 687 Marietta Highway purchase
• Approval of August 9, 2023 minutes
• Financial update
• Code compliance update

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a variance request (VAR2306-001) to eliminate a sidewalk along one side of Aster Bend in the Great Sky subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from six prior meetings and take public input.

• VAR2306-001: Request to eliminate sidewalk along one side of Aster Bend, Pod 14, Great Sky (Jeff Ransom)
• Approval of minutes from Feb 13, Feb 27, Jun 6, Jun 12, Jun 26, and Jul 10, 2023 meetings
• Public input period
• Board of Appeals introduced items

The Board approved six sets of previous meeting minutes. A request to eliminate a sidewalk along one side of Aster Bend in Pod 14 of Great Sky was tabled until the next meeting after an initial motion to deny the request resulted in a 2-2 tie.

• Approved Feb 13, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Feb 27, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Tabled request to eliminate sidewalk at Aster Bend, Pod 14, Great Sky (4-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a revised growth boundary agreement, updated zoning categories, hotel development, parks master plan, budget amendments, short-term rental ordinance, a 911 MOU with Cherokee County, and property transactions. The agenda includes public input and consent agenda items.

• Discussion of Revised Growth Boundary Agreement and MOU
• Discussion of Updated Zoning Categories and UDC Amendments
• Discussion of Next Steps for Hotel Development based on Horwath HTL studies
• Discussion of Short-Term Rental Ordinance
• Possible action on MOU with Cherokee County for 911 Communications

The City Council approved a land transaction with Cherokee County to acquire the former Tippens Elementary School site in exchange for removing a restrictive covenant on 4.4 acres at Bluffs Parkway. Council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for 911 communications services.

• Approved removal of restrictive covenant on 4.4 acres at Bluffs Parkway and acceptance of limited warranty deed for former Tippens Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Cherokee County for 911 Communications (Unanimous)
• Approved August 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with both downtown and alternative sites for hotel development simultaneously
• Agreed to proceed with advertising and necessary zoning changes for a Short-Term Rental ordinance

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from August 2, 2023, and August financials. They will hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission. Old business includes GDA Conference, First Friday 2023, Farmers Market, Chili Cookoff/Beer & Wine, and MS 101 Training. New business includes President's comments, facade grant budget, 2024 budget approval, and rescheduling the October 4 meeting due to Mobilize Main Street.

• Approval of August financials
• Facade Grant Budget discussion
• 2024 Budget Approval
• Reschedule October 4 Board Meeting due to Mobilize Main Street
• Organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, DDA, Art Commission

The board voted to request additional funding from the city for facade grants and approved a grant application for Penn Hodge. The 2024 budget approval was tabled, and the October board meeting was rescheduled to October 11.

• Approved request to City for $15K additional facade grant funding
• Approved grant application for Penn Hodge
• Tabled 2024 Budget Approval
• Rescheduled October 4 board meeting to October 11
• Approved August financials
• Approved August 2, 2023 minutes

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will review draft minutes from February through July 2023. The primary substantive item is a variance request to eliminate a sidewalk along one side of Aster Bend in the Great Sky development. The agenda includes a public input session before the board adjourns.

• Variance VAR2306-001: Request to eliminate sidewalk along one side of Aster Bend, Pod 14, Great Sky (Jeff Ransom)
• Approval of draft minutes for meetings held February 13, February 27, June 6, June 12, June 26, and July 10, 2023

The Board of Appeals discussed a request to eliminate a sidewalk along one side of Aster Bend in Great Sky. No decision was reached as the Board requested more information regarding the reasons for the request.

• Tabled request to eliminate sidewalk at Aster Bend, Pod 14, Great Sky pending further information

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve the June 16, 2023 minutes, review the operations report, and discuss the City of Canton's future water plant. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2023 meeting
• Operations report review
• Discussion of City of Canton's future water plant

The Board of Managers approved the June 16, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed the potential use of the reservoir diversion pipeline for a future City of Canton water plant, noting that the Joint Project Agreement would require amendment. The Board decided not to implement power limitations on electric-powered craft.

• Approved June 16, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Decided not to restrict electric powered craft at this time

City Council

The City Council reviewed proposed revisions to the Unified Development Code to eliminate or consolidate zoning districts. No formal vote was taken on the zoning changes, but the Council requested a comparison document of current versus proposed districts. The Council also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for real estate, litigation, and personnel (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The August 16, 2023 meeting of the Canton Cultural Arts Commission has been cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, public input, and discussion of previously discussed topics like the Brown Park Stage and Sunnyside Mural and Multicultural Festival.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of July 19, 2023 minutes
• Brown Park Stage discussion
• Sunnyside Mural and Multicultural Festival discussion

The meeting scheduled for August 16, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to review its May minutes, hear public input, and discuss short- and long-term goals. The agenda includes a presentation on a 100% clean and renewable energy resolution and a discussion on Georgia cities and composting, along with housekeeping items about meeting dates and times.

• Review of draft minutes from May 17, 2023
• Brainstorming session on short and long term goals
• Discussion of 100% Clean and Renewable Energy Resolution by Kelly Pendley
• Presentation on Georgia Cities and Composting by Roy Taylor
• Housekeeping items regarding meeting date and time

The meeting was not held because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made and no agenda items were addressed.

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes from July 13, 2023. They will hear an updated budget from Nathan Ingram, discuss Explore Canton website updates, and review radio ads, Riverfest sponsorship, and River Rock Festival data. New business includes planning a retreat and considering Atlanta Magazine ad opportunities.

• Review/approval of July 13, 2023 minutes
• Updated budget presented by Nathan Ingram
• Review of radio ads by TriState and ad placement/markets
• Review of Riverfest sponsorship (booth, volunteers, ads, marketing)
• Review of River Rock Festival data report from Placer AI

The Board approved two funding requests totaling $11,400. The board also reviewed radio advertisements and discussed upcoming planning retreats and magazine advertising opportunities.

• Approved $5,000 to fund Denimfest (unanimous)
• Approved $6,400 to fund Georgia Downtown Conference expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2023 draft minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve July minutes, receive a financial update, and hear updates on the Downtown Master Plan and a hotel/motel feasibility study. The board will also discuss code compliance and go into executive session to discuss real estate.

• Approval of July 12, 2023 minutes
• Financial update
• Downtown Master Plan update
• Hotel/Motel Feasibility Study presentation
• Executive session on real estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved a purchase sale agreement for property at 687 Marietta Hwy. The board also approved the minutes from the July 12, 2023 meeting. A hotel feasibility study was presented for the downtown area.

• Approved purchase sale agreement with ARGO Rusbridge Properties, LLC for 687 Marietta Hwy for $1.5Million
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission will consider three certificates of appropriateness for exterior modifications to existing buildings, discuss draft residential design guidelines, and handle routine agenda and minutes approvals. The meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2023, at City Hall.

• COA2307-089: 85 North Street, minor exterior modifications, applicant Kandace Walker-Bunda
• COA2306-184: 225 Reformation Parkway, Building A Suite 120, exterior modifications
• COA2306-185: 225 Reformation Parkway, Building A Suite 121, exterior modifications
• Discussion of draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines

The Historic Preservation Commission approved three design requests for exterior modifications at North Street and Reformation Parkway. The commission tabled the discussion regarding Draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines.

• Approved exterior modifications at 85 North Street (4-0)
• Approved exterior covered patio at 225 Reformation Parkway, Building A Suite 120 (4-0)
• Approved exterior covered patio at 225 Reformation Parkway, Building A Suite 121 (4-0)
• Tabled discussion of Draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines (4-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on a five-year update to the city's comprehensive plan and consider several action items, including a $2,173,000 contract for a raw water intake screen project, a proposed growth boundary agreement with Cherokee County, and recommendations for the North Canton Cottage Village concept plan. The council will also review the FY2022 annual financial report and receive updates on pedestrian projects.

• Public hearing on Five Year Update to Canton's Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion and possible action on North Canton Cottage Village Concept Plan
• Discussion and possible action on Growth Boundary Agreement with Cherokee County
• Award Raw Water Intake Screen Project to J.S. Haren Company for $2,173,000
• Task Order 4 to Practical Design Partners for East Main Street sidewalk survey and staking for $13,130

City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a major water intake project and pedestrian surveys. The council also approved a growth boundary agreement with Cherokee County and a cooperation agreement amendment for HUD funds.

• Awarded Raw Water Intake Screen Project to J.S. Haren Company for $2,713,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed Growth Boundary Agreement with Cherokee County (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Cooperation Agreement with Cherokee County regarding HOME funds (Unanimous)
• Awarded $13,130 Task Order 4 to Practical Design Partners for East Main Street survey and staking (Unanimous)
• Approved non-binding conceptual job cost estimate for Georgia Power utility relocation (Unanimous)
• Directed City Manager and City Attorney to outline a process for the North Canton Cottage Village project
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from June 7, 2023, and June financials. They will also hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission, and discuss old business items like the GDA Conference, First Friday 2023, Farmers Market, Chili Cookoff, and MS 101 training.

• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2023
• Approval of June financials
• Organization reports: History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, Art Commission
• Old business: GDA Conference, First Friday 2023, Farmers Market, Chili Cookoff / Beer & Wine, MS 101 In Person Training 8/21

The board approved a $1,000 budget for a World Honeybee Day event on August 19. A Cest La Vie grant facade was also approved. The board discussed upcoming events including First Friday and the GDA Conference.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved June 7, 2023 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June financials (all in favor)
• Approved $1,000 budget for World Honeybee Day on August 19
• Approved Cest La Vie grant facade (all in favor)

City Council

The Canton City Council, meeting as the Short Term Rental Committee, will discuss a draft ordinance regulating short-term rentals. The agenda includes approval of the June 14, 2023 committee minutes and a discussion of the draft ordinance. No final votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of draft Short-Term Rentals Ordinance (Attachment 3A)
• Approval of Short Term Rental Committee minutes from June 14, 2023

The City Council approved the June 14, 2023, draft minutes for the Short Term Rental Committee. Members discussed a proposed short-term rental ordinance, including parking and HOA requirements, but no vote was taken on the ordinance itself. An updated draft will be presented in September.

• Approved Short Term Rental Committee draft minutes from June 14, 2023

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing and take possible action on the 2023 millage rate, and to discuss and possibly act on the Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget and fee schedule. The council will also consider several other items, including a conditional use permit for a social club, a zoning ordinance amendment, a public art master plan, and two contracts for the Raw Water Intake Screen Improvements Project at the Water Treatment Plant.

• Public hearing and possible action on 2023 millage rate
• Award Task Order 10 to Black and Veatch for construction management services for Raw Water Intake Screen Improvements Project at $172,389.00
• Award Raw Water Intake Screen Project construction to J.S. Haren Company at $2,173,000.00
• Discussion and possible action on FY2024 proposed budget and fee schedule
• Discussion and possible action on Case CUP2303-007 to operate a social club at 4043 Marietta Highway Suite 100

City Council unanimously approved the 2023 millage rate at 5.4 mills and the fiscal year 2024 budget totaling $82,357,401. The council also approved a Public Art Master Plan and awarded a construction management contract for water treatment plant improvements.

• Approved 2023 millage rate at 5.4 mills (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 budget and fee schedule of $82,357,401 (unanimous)
• Approved Case CUP2303-007 for a social club at 4043 Marietta Highway Suite 100 with four conditions (4-1)
• Approved Unified Development Code amendment to the City of Canton plant palette (unanimous)
• Approved Public Art Master Plan by Designing Local (unanimous)
• Approved $172,389.00 contract to Black and Veatch for Raw Water Intake Screen Improvements construction management (unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the June minutes and receive public input. They will discuss previously covered topics including the Public Art Master Plan, Brown Park Stage, Sunnyside Mural, and West Main Art Festival. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Public Art Master Plan
• Discussion of Brown Park Stage
• Discussion of Sunnyside Mural
• Discussion of West Main Art Festival

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 21, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on the Public Art Master Plan, the Brown Park Stage, the Sunnyside Mural, and the West Main Art Festival.

• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and approve its agenda and minutes from April and June 2023. They will hear updates on a film festival, a multicultural festival, and a Tri-States introduction, plus review updated budget financials. The board will also consider retroactive approval of advertising spending in Georgia Magazine.

• Review/approval of April 13 and June 22, 2023 minutes
• Public input: Brent Lambert-Zaffino on Film Festival updates
• Public input: Taina Cruz and Pastor Eduardo Brando on Multicultural Festival
• Public input: Jodi Drinkard on Tri-States introduction
• Retroactive approval of ad spend in Georgia Magazine

The Board approved $25,000 to reimburse expenses for the Multicultural Festival. It also authorized spending for advertisements in Georgia Magazine and the NW Georgia Travel Association guide. The board discussed pre-planning the 2024 budget.

• Approved $3,010 for a 1/3 square ad in Georgia Magazine
• Approved $600 for a 1/2 page ad and listing in NW Georgia Travel Association Travel Guide
• Approved reimbursement of Multicultural Festival expenses up to $25,000
• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes
• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved the minutes from the June 14, 2023, meeting. The board received updates on the North Street Project and the Downtown Master Plan, and requested a final report from the Short-Term Rental Committee.

• Approved June 14, 2023, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission will consider two certificate of appropriateness requests: revisions to a previously approved design for the Jones Building at 130 East Main Street, and a new awning for Michelle Payne Interiors at 240 East Main Street. The commission will also discuss draft residential design guidelines for the historic district and handle routine agenda and minutes approval.

• COA2210-112: Revisions to previously approved exterior modifications for the Jones Building, 130 East Main Street
• COA2306-200: New awning request for Michelle Payne Interiors, 240 East Main Street
• Discussion of draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Approval of June 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved two design requests for exterior improvements on East Main Street. The Commission also discussed draft residential design guidelines, with further discussion scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved exterior modifications for the Jones Building at 130 East Main Street (6-0)
• Approved new awning for Michelle Payne Interiors at 240 East Main Street (6-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 10, 2023, to consider three variance requests. These include eliminating a sidewalk and beauty strip on West Marietta Street, reducing a side setback on Marietta Road, and eliminating a required buffer on Birch Street. The board will also take public input and may introduce new items.

• VAR2304-002: Request to eliminate sidewalk and beauty strip at 229-237 West Marietta Street (Magnolia Drive, LLS)
• VAR2305-001: Request to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 3.1 feet at 401 Marietta Road (WCK Properties, LLC)
• VAR2305-002: Request to eliminate required 50-foot buffer along southern property line at 300 Birch Street (Mark and Iessa Tuller)

The Board of Appeals approved three separate variance requests regarding sidewalks, setbacks, and property buffers. Each request was passed with a 6-0 vote after public hearings were held.

• Approved request to eliminate sidewalk and beauty strip at 229-237 West Marietta Street (6-0)
• Approved request to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 3.1 feet at 401 Marietta Road (6-0)
• Approved request to eliminate required 50 foot buffer at 300 Birch Street (6-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 millage rate, the proposed FY2024 budget and fee schedule, a zoning ordinance amendment to the plant palette, and a conditional use permit for a social club. The council will also discuss a public art master plan, a construction management contract for water intake improvements, a water line extension, and a roundabout support document. The meeting includes consent agenda, old and new business, and public input.

• Public hearing on 2023 millage rate (Finance Director Melissa Forrester)
• Public hearing on FY2024 proposed budget and fee schedule
• Public hearing on Unified Development Code amendment of Table 103-11 (plant palette)
• Public hearing on Case CUP2303-007: social club at 4043 Marietta Highway Suite 100
• Discussion to award Task Order 10 to Black and Veatch for construction management services for Raw Water Intake Screen Improvements at Water Treatment Plant

The Council approved a water line extension along Old Vandiver Road and Charlie Burgess Drive and a support document for a roundabout at SR140 @ SR5 Connector. Public hearings were held for the 2023 millage rate, FY2024 budget, and a plant palette amendment. A request to operate a social club at 4043 Marietta Highway was discussed but no final action was recorded.

• Approved water line extension along Old Vandiver Road and Charlie Burgess Drive not to exceed $18,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved roundabout support document for SR140 @ SR5 connector (Unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2023 Special Called Council Meeting and Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is holding a work session to consider two variance requests. The board will hear a request to reduce a side setback and a request to eliminate a required buffer, followed by public input.

• VAR2305-001: Request to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 3.1 feet at 401 Marietta Road (WCK Properties, LLC)
• VAR2305-002: Request to eliminate required 50-foot buffer along southern property line at 300 Birch Street (Mark and Iessa Tuller)
• Public input period
• Board of Appeals introduced items

The Board of Appeals met to review two variance requests regarding property setbacks and buffers. The minutes do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for these items before the meeting adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes from April 13, 2023, and to hear public input from Cecile Peters of the Cherokee NAACP about a Juneteenth 2024 event. They will also discuss financials, including retroactive approval of the 2022 FY budget, and consider several advertising proposals and placements.

• Retroactive approval of 2022 FY budget
• Discussion and possible action on Tri States proposal
• Retroactive approval of ad in James Magazine
• Discussion and possible action on ad placement in Georgia Magazine
• Discussion and possible action on ad placement in Class Act Magazine

The board approved the Arts Commission's proposal for the West Main Arts Festival and a proposal from Tri States pending City Manager contract review. The board also granted retroactive approval for the 2022 FY budget and an advertisement in James Magazine.

• Retroactively approved 2022 FY Budget (all approved)
• Approved Tri States proposal pending City Manager contract review (all approved)
• Retroactively approved advertisement in James Magazine (all approved)
• Approved half-page ad in Class Act Magazine for $1,955 (all approved)
• Approved West Main Arts Festival proposal for March 2 (all approved)
• Tabled approval of April 13, 2023 minutes until July (all approved)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to review its agenda and minutes, hear public input, and discuss short and long term goals. The board will also consider a resolution on 100% clean and renewable energy, presented by Kelly Pendley.

• Review of draft minutes from May 17, 2023
• Public input session
• Brainstorming on short and long term goals
• Discussion of 100% Clean and Renewable Energy Resolution by Kelly Pendley

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve April minutes, hear public input, and discuss ongoing topics including the GCA More than Murals update, the Public Art Master Plan, and project ideas for FY24. New business includes a presentation on the West Main Art Festival by Jamie Foreman. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.

• Approval of April 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• GCA More than Murals update
• Public Art Master Plan discussion
• Project ideas for FY24
• West Main Art Festival presentation by Jamie Foreman

The Cultural Arts Commission unanimously voted to recommend the Public Art Master Plan for adoption by the Mayor and Council. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Public Art Master Plan for adoption to Mayor and Council (unanimous)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers met to approve the minutes from April 21, 2023, and review the operations report. The primary substantive item was the reading and consideration of the 2024 budget. No specific dollar amounts or final budget decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from the April 21, 2023 meeting
• Review of the Operations Report
• Reading and consideration of the 2024 Budget

The Board of Managers approved the proposed 2024 Operating and Capital budget, pending further approval from the Canton City Council and the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority Board. The board also approved the minutes from the April 21, 2023, meeting.

• Approved April 21, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved 2024 Operating and Capital budget contingent on Canton City Council and Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority Board approval (2-0)

Canton Tourism Board

This meeting of the Canton Tourism Board, scheduled for June 15, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, financial updates, and discussions on advertising proposals, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included review of April 13, 2023 minutes
• Public input from Cecile Peters on Juneteenth 2024 event
• Retroactive approval of 2022 FY budget
• Discussion on Tri States proposal and magazine ads

The meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Canton City Council is holding a special called meeting as a budget work session to discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The agenda includes a review of the draft budget document (Attachment 2A) and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of FY2024 draft budget
• Review of draft budget attachment (FY2024 Draft Budget)

City Council conducted a budget work session to review the draft Fiscal Year 2024 budget and projected revenues. Staff presented expected expenditures and capital project requests across multiple departments. No formal votes were taken on budget approvals or specific project funding.

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 millage rate and consider several action items, including a proposed growth boundary agreement, ARPA-funded park improvements, and multiple engineering contracts. They will also discuss budget amendments and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing on 2023 millage rate
• Discussion of proposed Growth Boundary Agreement
• Possible action on ARPA grant for South Canton Park and Canton Creek pedestrian bridge and sidewalk improvements
• Award of Task Order 4 to Michael Baker International for $23,703.84 for Marietta Highway at Highway 140 intersection design
• Change Order No. 3 to Clark/Reeves Young for Water Pollution Control Plant changes

City Council approved several contracts for water facility upgrades and road design services. The council also authorized the Mayor to sign grant terms for park and pedestrian improvements and approved FY2022 budget amendments.

• Approved Mayor to sign ARPA grant terms for South Canton Park and Canton Creek pedestrian improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded $23,703.84 Task Order 4 to Michael Baker International for Marietta Highway at Highway 140 intersection design (unanimous)
• Approved $666,587.05 Change Order No. 3 to Clark/Reeves Young for Water Pollution Control Plant revisions (unanimous)
• Awarded $429,070 Task Order No. 7 to Black & Veatch for Ridge Pine elevated water tank and booster pump station (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year End 2022 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with ordinance amendments to reduce zoning map categories

City Council

The Canton City Council is holding a meeting to discuss short-term rentals. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion of short-term rentals, and adjournment. No specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of short-term rentals

The City Council convened a Short Term Rental Committee to discuss current hotel tax regulations and occupational licenses. Members discussed concerns regarding traffic, parties, sanitation, life safety, and homeowners associations. No ordinances were passed; Mr. Dyer will return with a draft of rules or ordinance items.

• Appointed Schmidt as chair of the Short Term Rental Committee
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority received presentations on a hotel feasibility study and a new Downtown Transportation Master Plan. The board also heard a presentation from Recivilize regarding conceptual planning and architectural services. No legislative actions were taken other than the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a certificate of appropriateness application (COA2302-061) for two deck additions to an existing building at 361 East Main Street, submitted by C'est La Vie GA Inc. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the June 5, 2023 meeting, and discuss any member-introduced items.

• COA2302-061: Design request for two deck additions at 361 East Main Street, applicant C'est La Vie GA Inc
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023
• HPC member introduced items

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a design request for concrete pavers at 361 East Main Street. The approval requires the pavers to be a single color and use sand as the base material.

• Approved single-color concrete pavers with sand base for 361 East Main Street (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals deferred a request from Magnolia Drive, LLC to eliminate required sidewalks at 229-237 West Marietta Street. The board requested an engineers report from the applicant before further consideration.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Denied motion to deny sidewalk elimination request at 229-237 West Marietta Street (1-5)
• Deferred sidewalk elimination request at 229-237 West Marietta Street pending engineers report (6-0)

Canton Main Street Board

The board approved the agenda, the May 3, 2023, meeting minutes, and the financial reports. Members received updates on the North Street Project and upcoming events including First Friday and the Farmers Market. No new ordinances or contracts were decided.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports, noting Taste of Canton was under budget (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will review two variance requests: one to eliminate the required sidewalk along road frontage for properties at 229-237 West Marietta Street, and another to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 3.1 feet for a property owned by WCK Properties, LLC. The board will also review minutes from its March 13, 2023 meeting and take public input.

• VAR2304-002: Request to eliminate required sidewalk along road frontage for 229, 231, 233, 235, and 237 West Marietta Street by Magnolia Drive, LLC
• VAR2305-001: Request to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 3.1 feet by WCK Properties, LLC
• Review of draft minutes from March 13, 2023
• Public input period

The Board reviewed a request to eliminate required sidewalks for Magnolia Drive, LLC. A request to reduce a side yard setback for WCK Properties, LLC was deferred. No final votes on the variance requests were recorded.

• Approved March 13, 2023 minutes with addition of Christou to attendance list
• Deferred application VAR2305-001 for WCK Properties, LLC side yard setback reduction
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and March minutes, then will consider a revision to a previously approved design for two deck additions at 361 East Main Street (applicant: C'est La Vie GA Inc). The commission will also discuss draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines and take up member-introduced items.

• COA2302-061: Revision to approved design for two deck additions at 361 East Main Street
• Discussion of draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2023
• HPC member introduced items

The Commission denied a request to use concrete slabs for two deck additions at 361 East Main Street, citing design guidelines against permanent alterations to original porches. The applicant was encouraged to submit alternative materials, such as pavers, for future consideration. The Commission also discussed draft residential design guidelines but deferred a decision to a later meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Denied request for concrete slab patios at 361 East Main Street (5-0)
• Tabled decision on Draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a down payment assistance program, budget amendments for FY2023 and FY2022, and an ordinance to allow breweries and distilleries in the Central Business District. They will also hear informational updates on a social club request, a grant update, and April financials. The meeting includes public input and consent agenda items.

• Discussion and possible action on Canton Down Payment Assistance Program (Attachment 10A)
• Discussion of amended North Canton Cottage Village Concept Plan (Attachment 10B)
• Discussion and possible action on FY 2023 Budget Amendments (Attachment 10C)
• Discussion of proposed FY 2022 Budget Amendments (Attachment 11A)
• Discussion of ordinance amendment to allow breweries/distilleries in Central Business District (Attachment 11B)

City Council established a homebuyer assistance program funded by ARPA funds and approved budget amendments for public safety. The council also agreed to move forward with an ordinance amendment to allow breweries and distilleries in the Central Business District.

• Approved Canton Down Payment Assistance Program: 10 applicants in 2023 (max $100k loan), increasing to 20 applicants in 2024 (max $200k loan)
• Approved FY 2023 budget amendment to Impact Fee Fund for records management software and rifles
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Agreed to move forward with ordinance amendment to allow breweries/distilleries in Central Business District

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an annexation and rezoning request for a proposed convenience store with fuel pumps, a Georgia Power relocation agreement, and a task order for a water main replacement project. They will also consider a financial commitment letter for a housing tax credit application and ordinance amendments regarding electric bicycles in parks. The meeting includes public input and approval of prior minutes.

• Annexation and rezoning of 1.42 acres at Heard Road and Fate Conn Road for General Commercial use (convenience store with fuel pumps)
• Georgia Power relocation agreement
• Task Order No. 9 to Black & Veatch for SR 20/I-575 Water Main Replacement Project design and bidding services
• Financial commitment letter to Canton Housing Authority for Oakside 9% Tax Credit Application
• Ordinance amendments defining electric bicycles for use in public parks

The City Council denied an annexation request for a proposed convenience store at Heard Road and Fate Conn Road. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, a housing financial commitment, and park ordinance updates.

• Denied annexation for 1.42 acres for a proposed convenience store (unanimous)
• Approved $162,492 Georgia Power relocation agreement for Harmon Park (unanimous)
• Approved $157,511 award to Black & Veatch for SR 20/I-575 water main project (unanimous)
• Approved City Plant Palette list with two species corrections (unanimous)
• Approved financial commitment letter to Canton Housing Authority for Oakside 9% Tax Credit (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendments allowing electric bicycles and personal mobility equipment in public parks (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Cherokee County for Technology Ridge Parkway earth stockpile site permitting (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ray Deluca to the Canton Main Street Board through end of 2023 (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The board unanimously recommended that the HGOR Plant Palette be sent to the City Council for adoption into the City Ordinance, pending a clerical correction and the addition of a shortleaf pine. The board also agreed to review a revised 100% Clean and Renewable Energy Resolution in June to ensure compliance with state laws.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended HGOR Plant Palette for City Ordinance adoption with clerical correction and addition of shortleaf pine (unanimous)
• Agreed to review revised 100% Clean and Renewable Energy Resolution in June

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review and approve the April 19, 2023 minutes and financials. They will discuss updates on North Street infrastructure projects, the Downtown Hotel Feasibility Study, and the Downtown Transportation Master Plan. New business includes discussion of engaging a land use consultant. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Review and approval of April 19, 2023 minutes
• Update on North Street Infrastructure Projects
• Discussion on Downtown Hotel Feasibility Study (Horwath HTL)
• Update on Downtown Transportation Master Plan
• Discussion of engaging a land use consultant

The Downtown Development Authority approved the purchase of the Bray Property and a revolving loan for Local Color Studio. The board also reviewed updates on North Street infrastructure and the Downtown Hotel Feasibility Study.

• Approved purchase of parcel 14-0194-0048 (Bray Property) for $1,050,000 (Hodge abstained)
• Approved Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund for Local Color Studio
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Canton City Council unanimously approved the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program and fee schedule, allowing homeowners to add ADUs using city-approved plans for a $350 permit fee. The council also adopted the Canton Green Plan, approved an energy services contract with Schneider Electric, and heard a public hearing on a proposed convenience store with fuel pumps at Heard Road and Fate Conn Road, which was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit program and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Canton Green Plan with modification (unanimous)
• Approved energy services contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for annexation and rezoning at Heard Road and Fate Conn Road (applicant request)

Canton Main Street Board

The board approved the agenda, minutes from April 12, 2023, and financials, all unanimously. Reports covered upcoming events including the Derby fundraiser, Taste of Canton rescheduled to May 11, and First Friday on May 5. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financials (unanimous)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its February 10, 2023 meeting and receive an operations report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2023 meeting
• Operations report review

The Board of Managers met to review operations and approve previous records. No other substantive business was presented during the meeting.

• Approved February 10, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will consider a $2,817,613 change order to Strack, Inc. for slope stabilization along the Etowah River, plus several annexation and rezoning requests, including a 1.42-acre site for a convenience store with fuel pumps at Heard Road and Fate Conn Road. The council will also discuss the Central Canton Urban Redevelopment Plan, a proposed growth boundary agreement, and a possible energy services contract with Schneider Electric. Informational updates include the South Canton Park project and a Riverstone Parkway pedestrian crossing presentation.

• $2,817,613 change order to Strack, Inc. for Etowah River slope stabilization
• Annexation and rezoning of 1.42 acres at Heard Road and Fate Conn Road for a convenience store with fuel pumps
• Annexation and rezoning of 3.53 acres between Bluffs Parkway and I-575 for an indoor recreation facility
• Central Canton Urban Redevelopment Plan discussion
• Proposed growth boundary agreement and Canton Green Plan discussion

City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of 3.53 acres for an indoor recreation facility and updated the Central Canton Urban Redevelopment Plan. The council also expanded the Downtown Development Authority's service area and approved the abandonment of Hospital Drive.

• Approved annexation and rezoning of 3.53 acres for indoor recreation facility with two conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Central Canton Urban Redevelopment Plan with three amendments (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Downtown Development Authority geographical service area (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of Hospital Drive and authorization of quitclaim deed (unanimous)
• Approved Vector Solutions Field Training Program Software (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order Agreement Contract with Keck & Wood (unanimous)
• Approved list of assets for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Cherokee Board of Commissioners for permitting inspections (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review and approve the March 14, 2023 minutes and discuss financials. Under old business, they will receive updates on North Street infrastructure projects, changing the DDA's service area to match the TAD, the downtown traffic study (Modern Mobility), and the downtown hotel feasibility study (Horwath HLT). New business includes a discussion on attracting businesses and tourists to the downtown area. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Review and approval of March 14, 2023 minutes
• Update on North Street infrastructure projects
• Update on changing DDA service area to match TAD
• Update on downtown traffic study (Modern Mobility)
• Discussion of attracting businesses and tourists to downtown

The Downtown Development Authority approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting. The board received updates on infrastructure, traffic, and hotel feasibility studies, and discussed strategies to attract businesses and tourists. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding real estate.

• Approved March 14, 2023 draft minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve March minutes, hear public input, and revisit ongoing topics including the Boling Park Basketball Court Project, the GCA More than Murals update, and the Public Art Master Plan. New business includes selecting projects for fiscal year 2024 and appointing a new chair. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Approval of March 15, 2023 draft minutes
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project update
• GCA More than Murals update
• Public Art Master Plan discussion
• Projects for FY24 and appointment of new chair

The Cultural Arts Commission voted to use a GCA grant for a stage project at Brown Park. The commission also appointed a new chair and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved use of $8,000 GCA Grant for Brown Park stage project (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Walker-Bunda as Chair of the Canton Cultural Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board will review and potentially approve the agenda and minutes from March 15, 2023. They will discuss a plant palette from HGOR, a resolution for 100% clean and renewable energy, and the Canton Green Plan, with public input and updates on upcoming events.

• Review/approval of March 15, 2023 draft minutes
• HGOR plant palette and tree list discussion
• Resolution for 100% clean and renewable energy
• Canton Green Plan review
• Upcoming Canton events update

The board approved a motion to recommend a 100% Clean and Renewable Energy Resolution to the Mayor and Council. The board also recommended the Canton Green Plan to council to assist with ARC Green Communities Certification. Members revised a recommended plant palette for future adoption into the municipal code.

• Approved motion to present 100% Clean and Renewable Energy Resolution to Mayor and Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Canton Green Plan be presented to council as is
• Revised HGOR Plant Palette for future recommendation to Mayor and Council
• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The board approved a $10,000 funding request for the Service League of Cherokee under public safety. A funding request for UpRiver Fest and 5k was discussed but no action was taken, and a proposal for Explore Canton was tabled.

• Approved $10,000 for Service League of Cherokee under public safety (unanimous)
• Tabled Tri States Proposal for Explore Canton (unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from March 1, 2023, and financials, and to hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission. Old business covers upcoming events including Taste of Canton, Garden in the Park, Yiftee Gift Card Program, First Friday 2023, Farmers Market, and Chili Cookoff/Beer & Wine, plus a spring meetup and GA Downtown Conference. New business includes the president's comments, board member introduced items, and a Hype Team item. The agenda is largely procedural with event updates and no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 1, 2023
• Approval of financials
• Reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, Art Commission
• Old business: Taste of Canton, Garden in the Park, Yiftee Gift Card Program, First Friday 2023, Farmers Market, Chili Cookoff/Beer & Wine
• New business: President's comments, board member items, Hype Team

The board approved a $5,400 expenditure to sponsor Terrific Tuesday. Members also voted to maintain current Farmers Market dates despite a citizen request for extensions. The meeting included updates on upcoming events including the Garden in the Park and First Friday.

• Approved $5,400 expenditure to sponsor Terrific Tuesday (all in favor)
• Denied citizen request to extend Farmers Market dates (all in favor)
• Approved April 12 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved financial reports (all in favor)

Public Safety Citizen Advisory Bd

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from February 28, 2023, discuss upcoming community events, and review its committee purpose and mission statement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 28, 2023
• Discussion of committee purpose and mission statement
• Upcoming community events

The meeting was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made.

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold public hearings on annexing and rezoning 3.53 acres near Bluffs Parkway and I-575 for an indoor recreation facility, and on the proposed Central Canton Urban Redevelopment Plan. They will also discuss several contracts, including a $265,849.93 change order for Harmon Park improvements and an $8,000 task order for the East Main pedestrian crossing, plus other items like a convenience store rezoning and asset disposal.

• Public hearing: Annex 3.53 acres between Bluffs Parkway and I-575, rezone to General Commercial for indoor recreation (cases ANNX2302-004, RZON2302-001)
• Public hearing: Proposed Central Canton Urban Redevelopment Plan
• Discussion: Annexation and rezoning of 1.42 acres at Heard Road and Fate Conn Road for convenience store with fuel pumps (cases ANNX2303-002, RZON2303-001)
• Possible action: Award Change Order 1 to TriScapes, Inc. for Harmon Park Improvement Project, $265,849.93
• Possible action: Award Task Order 3 to Practical Design Partners for East Main Pedestrian Crossing, $8,000.00

The City Council approved several infrastructure and project contracts, including a significant change order for drainage issues at Harmon Park. Council also authorized a pedestrian crossing design for East Main Street and supported a restriping plan for North Street.

• Approved $265,849.93 change order for Harmon Park drainage and regrading (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 contract to Practical Design Partners for East Main pedestrian crossing (Unanimous)
• Approved North Street restriping plan for power upgrades and safety (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Carmen Slaughter to Sequoyah Regional Library System Board (Unanimous)
• Approved March 10-12 and March 16 draft minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on two major zoning items. The first is a request to annex and rezone 3.53 acres between Bluffs Parkway and I-575 for an indoor recreation facility. The second is a request to annex, rezone, and grant a conditional use permit for 14.36 acres at 620 Prominence Point Parkway to build a 114-unit townhouse development. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a report on delinquent occupational tax payments.

• Annexation and rezoning of 3.53 acres between Bluffs Parkway and I-575 to GC (General Commercial) for indoor recreation facility (Black Horse Ventures, LLC)
• Annexation, rezoning, and conditional use permit for 14.36 acres at 620 Prominence Point Parkway for 114-unit townhouse development (620 Prominence Point Development Partners LLC)
• Delinquent occupational tax payments report for Canterbury Ridge Apartments
• Approval of draft minutes from March 2, 2023 council meeting

City Council voted to deny the annexation of property at 620 Prominence Point Parkway. The applicant had previously requested a deferral to explore different housing densities and buffers. Other items discussed included business license delinquencies and sewer system violations.

• Denied annexation of Case 2210-006 for 620 Prominence Point Parkway (4-1)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the February 15, 2023, minutes. Members discussed a draft resolution for clean and renewable energy and the potential for seeking grants for EV stations and solar panels. A request was made to add $500 for marketing outreach to the 2024 budget.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved February 15, 2023, minutes
• Requested $500 addition for marketing outreach to 2024 budget

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve February minutes, hear public input, and discuss previously covered topics including the Boling Park Basketball Court Project, the GCA More Than Murals update, and the Parking Deck Mural. No new business is listed.

• Approval of February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project discussion
• GCA More Than Murals update
• Parking Deck Mural discussion

The commission selected a specific artist's concept for the parking deck mural. Members also received updates on the Boling Park Basketball Court project and a grant for the GCA More Than Murals workshop.

• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected "It’s a Vibe" concept by Lauren Stumberg for the parking deck mural (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review minutes and financials, discuss old business including North Street infrastructure projects and a project priority list, and consider new items such as a hotel feasibility study and a downtown transportation master plan. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Discussion and possible action on a Downtown Hotel Feasibility Study
• Discussion of a Downtown Transportation Master Plan
• Update on North Street Infrastructure Projects
• Discussion of DDA By Laws and outlined district area
• Executive session to discuss real estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved engaging Horwath HTL for a hotel feasibility study and recommended Modern Mobility for a transportation master plan. The Board also recommended amending the DDA service district to match the Tax Allocation District.

• Approved December 14, 2022 minutes
• Approved recommendation to amend DDA service district to match Tax Allocation District
• Approved engaging Horwath HTL for Downtown Hotel Feasibility Study at a cost of $9,500
• Approved recommendation to engage Modern Mobility for Downtown Transportation Master Plan

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing to consider a variance request (VAR2302-001) to reduce the required 50-foot buffer to 25 feet where O-RT zoned property abuts R-10 zoned property, specifically for Parcel A006, Tax Map Number 91N05. The meeting includes public input and board discussion on the request.

• Variance request VAR2302-001 to reduce buffer from 50 to 25 feet
• Property: Parcel A006, Tax Map Number 91N05
• Public hearing at City Hall, 110 Academy Street

The Board of Appeals approved a request to reduce the required buffer from 50 feet to 25 feet for a property where O-RT zoning abuts R-10 zoning. The approval is contingent on the installation of a six-foot privacy fence and the replanting of disturbed buffers.

• Approved request to reduce required buffer from 50' to 25' for duplex development (5-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council is holding a three-day retreat in Athens, Georgia, from March 10-12, 2023. The agenda includes staff presentations on project updates, discussions on growth and development, an executive session on real estate, litigation, and personnel, and a Roadmap 2.0 discussion. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Staff presentations on project updates
• Discussion of growth and development
• Executive session on real estate, litigation, and personnel
• Roadmap 2.0 discussion

The City Council conducted a retreat from March 10-12, 2023, consisting of staff presentations and discussions on city planning. No formal votes were recorded on specific projects or ordinances, though direction was given for further study on zoning and housing.

• Directed staff and council to return with recommendations to add density to downtown
• Directed staff to set up a meeting with Lew Oliver regarding North Canton Cottage Village
• Decided to move forward with a Downtown Transportation Master Plan funded by DDA
• Approved motion to adjourn the retreat at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday

Canton Tourism Board

The board approved a $10,000 funding request for History Cherokee. A separate $10,000 sponsorship request from the Service League of Cherokee was postponed to measure potential return on investment.

• Approved $10,000 funding for History Cherokee (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on $10,000 Service League of Cherokee sponsorship request (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2023 minutes and meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted updated budget showing $37,116 remaining in Event Sponsorships

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a certificate of appropriateness for two deck additions to an existing building at 361 East Main Street, as requested by C'est La Vie GA Inc. The commission will also elect officers, discuss draft residential design guidelines for the historic district, and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• COA2302-061: Design request for two deck additions at 361 East Main Street (Applicant: C'est La Vie GA Inc.)
• Election of officers
• Discussion of draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines
• Approval of February 6, 2023 minutes

The Commission approved a design request for two deck additions at 361 East Main Street to allow for outdoor dining. The body also elected new officers and discussed draft residential design guidelines, which were deferred for further review.

• Approved two deck additions at 361 East Main Street (7-0)
• Elected Member Price as Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Member Brown as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled draft Historic District Residential Design Guidelines for further discussion

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to annex, rezone, and grant a conditional use permit for 14.36 acres at 620 Prominence Point Parkway to build a 114-unit townhouse development. The council will also discuss and possibly act on replacing fencing at Boling Park baseball fields and replacing turf at Heritage Park playground. Informational items include a staff report on annexing and rezoning 3.53 acres near Bluffs Parkway and I-575 for an indoor recreation facility, and a review of January financials.

• Public hearing: annexation, rezoning, and conditional use permit for 14.36 acres at 620 Prominence Point Parkway for 114-unit townhouse development
• Discussion and possible action: Boling Park baseball field fencing replacement (Fields 1, 2, 3)
• Discussion and possible action: Heritage Park playground grass turf replacement
• Informational: annexation and rezoning of 3.53 acres between Bluffs Parkway and I-575 for indoor recreation facility (GC zoning)
• Review of January financials

The Council approved contracts for baseball field fencing at Boling Park and playground turf at Heritage Park. They also voted to send a resolution to legislators opposing House Bills 514 and 517 regarding local control of building design and zoning.

• Approved $173,938.20 contract to Pro Fence LLC for Boling Park baseball field fencing (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000.00 for Heritage Park playground grass turf replacement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution in support of local building design, zoning, and fee control to be sent to legislators (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Victoria Stanton to the Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from February 8, 2023, and financials. They will hear organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, Downtown Development Authority, and Art Commission. Under old business, they will discuss upcoming events including Chocolate Walk, Taste of Canton, First Friday 2023, and finalize the 2023 calendar of events. New business includes a proposal to reschedule the April 5 board meeting to April 12.

• Finalize 2023 Calendar of Events
• Discuss Chocolate Walk, Taste of Canton, First Friday 2023
• Reschedule April 5 Board Meeting to April 12
• Approval of financials
• Organization reports from History Cherokee, Canton Tourism, DDA, Art Commission

The Board approved a policy prohibiting outside vendors from setting up on public sidewalks during First Friday events unless they operate a daily business in that location. The board also approved the agenda, February 8 minutes, and financial reports.

• Approved policy prohibiting outside vendors on public sidewalks for 2023 First Friday series unless they are daily business vendors (6-1)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial reports
• Approved meeting agenda
• Set Chili Cookoff date for November 11
• Rescheduled April 5 Board Meeting to April 12

Public Safety Citizen Advisory Bd

The Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board is meeting to approve its December 2022 minutes, discuss the City of Tigard Public Safety Operations Plan, and hear updates from Police Chief Merrifield. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approval of draft minutes from December 6, 2022
• Discussion of the City of Tigard Public Safety Operations Plan
• Updates from Chief Merrifield on Canton Police Department

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will hold a work session to consider a variance request (VAR2302-001) to reduce the required 50-foot buffer to 25 feet where O-RT zoned property abuts R-10 zoned property. The board will also approve minutes from its January 9, 2023 meeting and take public input.

• VAR2302-001: Request to reduce required 50' buffer to 25' for O-RT zoned property abutting R-10 zoned property (Parcel A006, Tax Map 91N05)
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting
• Public input period

The Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. A request to reduce a required buffer for a property zoned O-RT abutting R-10 was discussed, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed 116-unit townhouse development at 620 Prominence Point Parkway, a residential development on Gail Ave and Putnam Dr, and the annual update to the Capital Improvements Plan. They will also consider the 2023-2024 insurance benefits renewal and a resolution supporting a joint RAISE grant application with Cherokee County.

• Annexation, rezoning, and conditional use permit for 14.36 acres at 620 Prominence Point Parkway for a 116-unit townhouse development
• Annexation, rezoning, master plan, and conditional use permit for 20.01 acres at 187 and 295 Gail Ave, and 191, 211, 214 Putnam Dr for residential development
• Resolution to adopt annual update to Capital Improvements Plan and 5 Year Short Term Work Plan for Impact Fee Program
• Discussion and action on 2023-2024 Insurance Benefits Renewal
• Resolution of support for joint application with Cherokee County for RAISE Grant

The City Council unanimously denied an annexation and rezoning request for a residential development at Gail Avenue and Putnam Drive. Other key actions included approving a federal grant application for transportation design and renewing employee insurance benefits.

• Denied annexation of 2.2 acres at Gail Avenue and Putnam Drive (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning, conditional use permit, and master plan amendment for residential development at Gail Ave and Putnam Dr (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of support for joint RAISE Grant application with Cherokee County (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 insurance benefits renewal moving to Anthem-Blue Cross (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Update to Capital Improvements Plan and 5 Year Short Term Work Plan for Impact Fee Program (unanimous)
• Approved street acceptance for city maintenance for Watermist Drive (unanimous)
• Appointed Lee Oliver to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Louis Smith and Karen Randall to the Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, and to introduce new members. The main business is discussing the list of recommendations the board will send to the City Council and reviewing the monthly schedule for members to present to the council. The agenda also includes a discussion of Arbor Day, marking the 30th anniversary of Tree City.

• Review/approval of draft minutes from September 28, 2022
• Introduction of new board members
• Discussion of Arbor Day (30th anniversary of Tree City)
• Update and discuss list of recommendations from board to council
• Review monthly schedule of members presenting to the council

The board approved the dissolution of its checking account and will now present budgets to the Mayor and Council for approval. Members also discussed the 30th anniversary of Tree City and the potential replacement of invasive Chinese Elm Trees at Heritage Park.

• Approved closing the Environmental and Sustainability Checking Account (unanimous)
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes with one typo correction
• Approved moving Item 5 to Item 3 on the agenda (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the December 2022 minutes and hear public input. They will revisit previously discussed topics, including the Boling Park basketball court project, a parking deck mural, and a public art master plan with Amanda Golden on policy and procedure. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Boling Park Basketball Court Project discussion
• Parking Deck Mural discussion
• Public Art Master Plan with Amanda Golden on policy and procedure

The commission approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. Members received status updates on the Boling Park Basketball Court project and the Parking Deck Mural, and reviewed proposed policies for the Public Art Master Plan.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing to consider a variance request (VAR2211-005) to use gravel instead of required concrete/asphalt for a landscape supply yard at 390 Hickory Flat Highway. The board will also approve minutes from December 19, 2022, and discuss draft minutes from January 9, 2023.

• Variance request VAR2211-005 to use gravel in lieu of concrete/asphalt at 390 Hickory Flat Highway
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022
• Discussion of draft minutes from January 9, 2023

The Board of Appeals approved a request to use gravel instead of concrete or asphalt at 390 Hickory Flat Highway. The approval is limited to the current landscape supply business and requires a concrete entrance apron approved by the City Engineer.

• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved variance for gravel use at 390 Hickory Flat Highway with conditions (6-0)

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear an operations report, and review two technical items: a draft analysis of crest gate alternatives and a proposal for an intake screen assessment. The agenda is otherwise routine administrative business.

• Approval of December 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Operations report for February 10, 2023
• Draft review of crest gate alternative analysis
• Review of intake screen assessment proposal

The Board of Managers reviewed an intake screen assessment proposal and decided not to proceed with it. They also approved the meeting minutes from December 7, 2022.

• Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Declined to move forward with Intake Screen Assessment Proposal

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and approve its agenda and January minutes, hear public input, and receive updates on the budget and destination marketing. The board will also consider approving an amount for branding promotional items and review a sponsor request from the Service League of Cherokee County.

• Review/approval of January 19, 2023 draft minutes
• Financials - Updated Budget presented by Nathan Ingram
• DMO Update by Angie Busby
• Approval of amount for branding promotional items
• Review of Service League of Cherokee County sponsor request

The board approved $7,000 for branding promotional items and $2,000 for the Garden in the Park event. Additionally, the board authorized a $14,000 payment for Historic Canton Magazine and a $845 payment to Murphy CPA.

• Approved $2,000 for Garden in the Park marketing contingent on completed application (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 for branding promotional items including T-shirts, hats, coasters, stickers, and tote bags (unanimous)
• Approved $845 payment to Murphy CPA for tax return services (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 requisition for Historic Canton Magazine (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, January minutes, and financials, and to hear reports from affiliated organizations. Old business includes planning the Chocolate Walk, Taste of Canton, First Friday 2023, Farmers Market dates, and Main Street Mixers. New business covers committee sign-ups, Mobile Main Street, spring meetups, and finalizing the 2023 calendar of events.

• Finalize dates for Farmers Market
• Finalize 2023 Calendar of Events
• Chocolate Walk planning
• Taste of Canton planning
• First Friday 2023 planning

The board approved the 2023 Farmers Market schedule and selected a date and location for the Taste of Canton event. Other actions included the approval of the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and financial reports.

• Approved Taste of Canton for April 27 at the Mill (All in favor except Maria)
• Approved Farmers Market dates from June 3 to Sept 2 and a night market on 11/21 (All in favor)
• Approved agenda (All in favor)
• Approved January 11, 2023 minutes (All in favor)
• Approved financials (All in favor)
• Tabled proposal to combine beer and wine walk with Chili Cook Off

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a certificate of appropriateness application for exterior modifications to an existing building at 175 West Main Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, electing officers, and discussing future meeting dates.

• COA2301-063: Design request for exterior modifications to an existing building at 175 West Main Street
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of HPC meeting dates

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a design request for exterior modifications to a building at 175 West Main Street. The commission also postponed the election of officers and agreed to continue current procedures for scheduling meeting dates.

• Approved exterior modifications to 175 West Main Street (6-0)
• Postponed election of officers until the next meeting (6-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved the reapportionment of City Council wards and the adoption of a City of Civility Resolution and Pledge. The council also confirmed three appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Approved reapportionment of City Council ward boundaries (Unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved adoption of City of Civility Resolution and Pledge (Unanimous)
• Approved Mayor to sign City of Civility Resolution (Unanimous)
• Appointed Darrell Rice to Canton Housing Authority (Unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew Malhiot to Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Samantha Markov to Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Board (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The meeting was cancelled. No substantive decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on a charter amendment to redraw ward boundaries. The meeting includes possible action on a residential development at Gail Avenue and Putnam Drive, as well as the adoption of the Canton Transportation Master Plan. Informational items cover a housing needs assessment and a cottage court concept plan.

• Public hearing on Charter Amendment to Reapportion City Council Wards
• Possible action on Annexation, Rezoning, CUP, and Master Plan for 20.01 acres at 187/295 Gail Ave and 191/211/214 Putnam Dr
• Possible action on Adoption of the Canton Transportation Master Plan
• Presentation of Canton Housing Needs Assessment and Market Analysis Update
• Resolution for Call of General Election and Special Election for November 7, 2023

City Council unanimously approved a charter amendment to reapportion ward boundaries to align with population data. The council also adopted the Canton Transportation Master Plan and appointed new Municipal Court judges. Several residential development requests were deferred for further staff review.

• Approved reapportionment of City Council ward boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved Canton Transportation Master Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas A. Roach as Municipal Court Judge and Darrell Caudill as Associate Judge (unanimous)
• Approved prosecuting attorneys as identified in the Dec 19, 2022 memo (unanimous)
• Called for General and Special Elections for Nov 7, 2023, and set qualifying dates and fees (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Cherokee County to conduct elections (unanimous)
• Deferred action on residential development cases for 187 and 295 Gail Ave and Putnam Drive (unanimous)
• Appointed David Alaniz to the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (unanimous)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes from December 8, 2022, and to hear public input. They will receive financial updates and a DMO update, including a branding guide and budget for the new tourism brand. The board will discuss and possibly act on a funding request for the Peaberry Film Festival, and discuss press releases for Wing & Rock/Taste & Brews and the Wildlife Expo.

• Review/approval of December 8, 2022 minutes
• Financials - Updated Budget presented by Nathan Ingram
• Explore Canton Logo - Branding Guide and budget for branding/promotional items
• Peaberry Film Festival Funding Request - discussion and possible action
• Press releases for Wing & Rock/Taste & Brews and Wildlife Expo

The board approved a funding package for the Peaberry Film Festival consisting of in-kind services and cash for marketing. Additionally, the board approved a sponsorship contribution for the Golf for the Children event.

• Approved $5,000 for Peaberry Film Festival website and internet spending and $3,750 in-kind (unanimous)
• Approved $595 sponsorship for Golf for the Children (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda to include Golf for the Children event (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review financials, discuss old business including a year-end review, and receive updates on North Street infrastructure projects and the project priority list. The agenda is largely procedural with no new decisions or public hearings listed.

• Year End Review
• Update on North Street Infrastructure Projects
• Update Project Priority List & Other Potential Projects

The meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023, was not held because a quorum was not present. No actions were taken and no decisions were made.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Canton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a certificate of appropriateness application (COA2212-071) for exterior modifications to an existing building at 210 East Main Street. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting, and take up any member-introduced items.

• COA2212-071: Design request for exterior modifications at 210 East Main Street
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• Member-introduced items

The Historic Preservation Commission approved design requests for exterior modifications at 210 East Main Street. Changes to the East Main Street façade were approved, and structural changes to the North Street façade were approved with a condition to keep the existing mural.

• Approved exterior modifications to the East Main Street façade (5-0)
• Approved structural changes to the North Street façade with condition to leave existing mural intact (4-0-1)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Canton Tourism Board

The Canton Tourism Board meeting scheduled for January 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM at City Hall, 110 Academy Street, has been cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of minutes, public input, financial updates, and discussions on branding and event funding.

• Meeting cancelled
• Review/approval of December 8, 2022 minutes
• Public input from Brent Lambert-Zaffino
• Financials and updated budget by Nathan Ingram
• Discussion of Peaberry Film Festival funding request

The meeting scheduled for January 12, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Canton Main Street Board

The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from December 7, 2022, and financials. They will hear reports from partner organizations and discuss old business including the budget, Yiftee gift card program, and upcoming events like Taste of Canton, Christmas in Canton, First Friday 2023, and the Chocolate Walk. New business includes setting dates for 2023 Main Street Mixers and hosting the GDA yearly retreat.

• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2022
• Approval of financials
• Chocolate Walk scheduled for Feb 11, Noon-6:00 pm
• February board meeting moved to the 8th
• Canton to host GDA yearly retreat Jan 17-18

The board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and financial reports. Celeste was appointed as the new secretary. The board also discussed updating by-laws and set tentative dates for 2023 Main Street Mixers.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved December 7, 2022 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved financials (all in favor)
• Appointed Celeste as new secretary (all in favor)
• Set 2023 Main Street Mixer dates for 3/8, 6/14, 9/13, and 12/TBD

Board of Appeals

The Canton Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests: reducing a required landscape strip on Marietta Highway, reducing a setback for an assisted living facility, and using gravel instead of concrete/asphalt for a landscape supply yard. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public input.

• VAR2211-002: Request to reduce/eliminate 10-foot landscape strip at 1666 Marietta Highway (Naureen Lalani)
• VAR2209-002: Request to reduce setback from 50 to 17 feet for assisted living facility at 2960 Marietta Highway (Midelyn Louis)
• VAR2211-005: Request to use gravel instead of concrete/asphalt for landscape supply yard at 390 Hickory Flat Highway
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022
• Discussion of minutes from December 19, 2022

The Board of Appeals approved requests to reduce landscaping strips and setbacks for two properties on Marietta Highway. One request regarding the use of gravel at a landscape supply yard was deferred.

• Approved reduction of 10 foot landscape strip at 1666 Marietta Highway (4-1)
• Approved reduction of setback from 50 feet to 17 feet for adult daycare at 2960 Marietta Highway (4-0)
• Deferred request to use gravel instead of concrete/asphalt at 390 Hickory Flat Highway (5-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to discuss and hold a public hearing on a proposed annexation, rezoning, conditional use permit, and master plan for a 20.01-acre residential development at 187 and 295 Gail Avenue and 191, 211, and 214 Putnam Drive. The agenda also includes presentations on the Transportation Master Plan and the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project, as well as discussions on ward reapportionment, municipal court appointments, and a vacant Ward 2 council seat.

• Public hearing for annexation, rezoning, conditional use permit, and master plan for 20.01 acres at Gail Avenue and Putnam Drive
• Transportation Master Plan update presentation by Modern Mobility Partners
• Update on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project
• Discussion of proposed ward map for reapportionment of council wards
• Discussion of resolution for general and special election on November 7, 2023, including qualifying dates and fees

City Council agreed to move forward with option #4 for the reapportionment of council wards to balance population. The council also approved the December 15, 2022, meeting minutes and appointed Councilmember Schmidt as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023.

• Approved proposed ward map option #4 for reapportionment
• Approved December 15, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Schmidt as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The January 3, 2023 meeting of the Canton Historic Preservation Commission was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes from November 1, 2022, and a certificate of appropriateness request for exterior modifications at 210 East Main Street.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda approval
• Minutes approval - November 1, 2022
• COA2212-071: 210 East Main Street - exterior modifications

The meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.