Sandy Springs public meetings in 2024
72 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request to amend a Conditional Use Permit for 510 Mount Vernon. The body will also hold a work session regarding the North Springs MARTA Corridor Study LCI presentation.
- Conditional Use Permit request for illumination of the existing athletic field at 510 Mount Vernon
- North Springs MARTA Corridor Study LCI Presentation
The Sandy Springs Planning Commission unanimously denied a conditional use permit request (U-24-3) to amend conditions of a previous permit to allow illumination of the existing athletic field at 510 Mount Vernon. The denial was based on the school's prior agreement not to install lights. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the October 16, 2024 minutes, and received a work session presentation on the North Springs MARTA Corridor Study with no formal action.
- Denied U-24-3 conditional use permit for athletic field lights at 510 Mount Vernon (unanimous)
- Approved December 18, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will decide on a contract award to design the Riverside Drive bridge over the Chattahoochee River tributary. Other actions include accepting property purchases for sidewalk and intersection projects, awarding a contract for the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase II, and considering reappointments to the Board of Ethics and Development Authority. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with drainage easements and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Contract award to BCC Engineering for Riverside Drive bridge replacement design
- Purchase and sale agreement for property at 525 Mt. Paran Road for sidewalk improvements
- Permanent drainage easements at 110 High Point Walk and 5030 High Point Road
- Contract award to AtkinsRéalis for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase II design and construction management
- Reappointment of Heather Craytor and Evan Barron to Board of Ethics, and Joe Houseman to Development Authority
The Sandy Springs City Council approved a $565,402.07 contract with BCC Engineering to design the Riverside Drive bridge replacement, and approved several property agreements and reappointments. A contract for the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase II was deferred to January 2025 due to a scrivener's error in the agenda. The council also approved submitting a $1,231,260 grant application for recycling center improvements.
- Approved $565,402.07 contract to BCC Engineering for Riverside Drive bridge design (unanimous)
- Approved purchase and sale agreement for Boylston Drive right-of-way (unanimous)
- Approved reappointments to Board of Ethics: Heather Craytor and Evan Barron (unanimous)
- Approved reappointment of Joe Houseman to Development Authority (unanimous)
- Deferred Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase II contract to January 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved submission of SWIFR grant application for recycling center (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2024-308 North Springs MARTA Corridor Study LCI, presented by the Planning & Zoning Manager. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.
- Discussion of 2024-308 North Springs MARTA Corridor Study LCI
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will first approve its agenda and the September 26, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then hear a presentation of the September and October 2024 financials and consider a FY2025 budget amendment. A resolution to amend the May 23, 2024 board minutes will be presented for approval, followed by a personnel executive session.
- Approve December 5, 2024 board meeting agenda
- Approve September 26, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Presentation and approval of FY2025 budget amendment
- Presentation of resolution to amend May 23, 2024 board minutes
- Executive session on personnel matters
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will vote on a contract with BCC Engineering, LLC d/b/a Heath & Lineback to design the Riverside Drive Bridge replacement. It will also consider an ordinance updating TSPLOST‑2021 project funding, a resolution to donate a surplus mobile air trailer to Jones County Fire Rescue, and two ordinances amending code provisions on ATMs and appeals to the Board of Appeals.
- Resolution to award design contract to BCC Engineering for Riverside Drive Bridge replacement
- Ordinance to update TSPLOST‑2021 project funding
- Resolution to donate surplus mobile air trailer to Jones County Fire Rescue
- Ordinance amending code on automated teller machines at non‑state banking locations
- Ordinance amending code on appeals of administrative decisions to the City Board of Appeals
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a work session of the Sandy Springs City Council. The only substantive item is a staff presentation and discussion of the 2023 Tree Canopy Study Update. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- 2024-299: Presentation and discussion of the 2023 Tree Canopy Study Update by GIS Manager Bridget Lawlor
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several easement agreements for sidewalk and drainage projects, a zoning map amendment that removes an open‑space dedication condition, and multiple contract approvals for public works and engineering services. The council will also review a resolution for a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate and a request to join a federal cybersecurity grant program. These items are presented for mayor and council consideration during the regular meeting.
- Accept permanent easement for slopes at 6204 Riverside Drive (Land Lot 157)
- Accept easement for driveway at 1144 Evergreen Drive (S2-164 Evergreen Drive Sidewalk Project)
- Zoning map amendment RZ24-0002 to rezone from CON‑ to CON‑, removing required open‑space dedication
- Approve seven contract awards for Public Works Capital Projects Engineering On‑Call Design Services
- Approve contract award to NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC for materials testing services for the SR 400 Multi‑Use Path
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will vote on several items, including a settlement and purchase of fee‑simple right‑of‑way at 275 Mount Vernon Highway for the Johnson Ferry Road/Mount Vernon Highway intersection improvements. The council will also consider contract awards to Zaveri Enterprises for sidewalk projects on Hilderbrand Drive and Spalding Drive, a designation of the official destination marketing organization, and a lease for the Library Reading Garden at 395 Mount Vernon Highway NE. Additional items include acceptance of easements, health‑benefits payment approval, and a memorandum with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
- 2024-273: Settlement and purchase of fee‑simple right‑of‑way at 275 Mount Vernon Highway for intersection improvements
- 2024-275: Contract award to Zaveri Enterprises to construct the Hilderbrand Drive sidewalk project
- 2024-276: Contract award to Zaveri Enterprises to construct the Spalding Drive sidewalk project
- 2024-278: Designate Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism, Inc. as the official destination marketing organization
- 2024-280: Lease agreement for the Sandy Springs Library Reading Garden at 395 Mount Vernon Highway NE
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to receive a design update on bridge enhancements. The body will also discuss changes to street functional classifications for GDOT consideration.
- 2024-268 Perimeter Center Bridge Enhancements design update
- 2024-269 Street Functional Classification Changes for GDOT consideration
City Council
The City Council is convening for a special called meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation.
- Executive session regarding real estate
- Executive session regarding litigation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review a zoning map amendment. The body is considering a rezoning request for properties on Cadence Boulevard, Beacon Drive, and formerly Abernathy Road.
- Rezoning request (RZ24-0002) for 6700 Cadence Boulevard, 6511 Beacon Drive, and formerly 600 Abernathy Road from CON to CON
City Council
The City Council will vote on several land easement donations and the 2025 meeting and holiday calendars. The body is also considering a contract for the Roswell Road Streetscape Phase 2 project and a budget amendment to move funds between city projects.
- Contract award to Excellere Construction, LLC for Roswell Road Streetscape Phase 2 from Lake Placid Drive to Northwood Drive
- Budget amendment to transfer funds from Fire Station 5 Project (PF004) to Police Vehicular Storage Project Budget (PF009)
- Right of way and easement donations for 100 Mt. Paran Ridge, 565 Mt. Paran Road, 4988 Powers Ferry Road, and 4980 Powers Ferry Road
- Purchase of fee-simple right-of-way at 7320 Roswell Road for the Roswell Road/Dalrymple Road Intersection Improvement Project
- Resolution to declare certain city-owned property as surplus for disposal
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council work session will include a presentation of the concept plan for the Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Last Mile Connectivity Project (TS131). The Public Works Director will lead the presentation. Council members will discuss the proposal after the presentation.
- Presentation of the Concept Plan for the Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Last Mile Connectivity Project (TS131)
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority is meeting to consider a contract for office furnishings and relocation services. The body will also review a change order for a pre-engineered metal building for police vehicle storage.
- Contract award to Office Images for furnishings and relocation for Police Headquarters and Municipal Court House
- Change Order #3 for Reeves Young, LLC regarding a pre-engineered metal building for police vehicular storage
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics will convene to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting and receive an overview of the City's Ethics Ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on October 9, 2024, at the Flying Pig Conference Room on the 5th floor of Sandy Springs City Hall.
- Approval of BOE2024-05 meeting minutes from April 10, 2024
- Overview of the City's Ethics Ordinance (BOE2024-06)
- Meeting held at Flying Pig Conference Room, 5th Floor, Sandy Springs City Hall (1 Galambos Way)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider approving two alcohol beverage license applications and a 2023 Community Development Block Grant report. The body will also discuss a police grant and environmental mitigation credits for a road project.
- Approval of Mojave Hospitality Partners alcohol license at 6450 Powers Ferry Rd
- Approval of Bocado Burger Co alcohol license at 6300 Powers Ferry Rd
- Approval of 2023 Community Development Block Grant performance report
- Discussion of FY 2024 Justice Assistance Grant participation
- Purchase of environmental mitigation stream credits for Boylston Drive project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss public works items. The primary focus is an update on the 2024-242 Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan.
- Update on 2024-242 Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for July and August. The meeting includes a presentation of research findings from Magellan Strategy Group to begin a strategic plan and marketing reports from Sandy Springs H&T.
- July and August financial reports
- Magellan Strategy Group presentation on strategic plan research
- Sandy Springs H&T marketing, sales missions, and events reports
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Studio Theatre at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, consent items, public hearings, and new business such as contracts for sidewalk construction, stormwater mitigation, and a conditional use permit for a church expansion. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Cumberland Academy and an intergovernmental agreement with MARTA.
- Approval of right-of-way purchase agreements for Hammond Drive Widening Project (661 Hammond Drive, 325 Francyne Court)
- Conditional Use Permit for church expansion at 6450 Barfield Road and 6449 Glenridge Drive
- Contract award to BackBone Infrastructure for Brandon Mill Road Sidewalk Construction
- Contract award to Vertical Earth for Riverside Drive Stormwater Mitigation Phase II
- Intergovernmental Agreement with MARTA for shared access to 800 MHz trunking talk groups
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2024, at City Hall (1 Galambos Way). The agenda includes routine procedural items, approval of past meeting minutes, and a consent agenda with easement requests for road projects. New business includes contracts for design guidelines, a drainage improvement project, lighting for Morgan Falls Streetscape, and a lease-purchase agreement for a fire truck.
- Accept easements for Hammond Drive widening at 387, 399, 415, 425, and 561 Hammond Drive
- Award contract to Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. for design guidelines ($ amount not specified)
- Award contract to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for 4787 Riverview Road drainage project ($ amount not specified)
- Lighting services agreement with Georgia Power Company for Morgan Falls Streetscape Project (Project No. T-2404)
- Lease-purchase agreement for Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire truck
The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a $280,275 contract with Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. to create design guidelines for six commercial and mixed-use districts. The council also approved a $301,751 drainage improvement contract, a $703,750 lighting agreement with Georgia Power, and a $1.1 million fire truck lease-purchase. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $280,275 design guidelines contract with Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $301,751.06 drainage improvement contract with Blount Construction (unanimous)
- Approved $703,750 lighting services agreement with Georgia Power (unanimous)
- Approved $1,102,700 lease-purchase for Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire truck (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 9 property easement and right-of-way resolutions (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the scoring criteria for the 2024-216 Capital Sidewalk Program. The meeting will be held at Sandy Springs City Hall.
- 2024-216 Capital Sidewalk Program Scoring Criteria Update
- Public Works Director William H. Martin, Jr. to present
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for May and June and consider a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The meeting will also include a discussion on the investment of Destination Marketing Organization funds and tourism promotion.
- Review May and June financials
- Consider FY 2024 Hospitality Budget Amendment
- Review Sandy Springs H&T Reports
- Discuss investment of DMO Funds
- Proposed next meeting: September 26, 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The request concerns the modification of an expansion scope for an existing place of worship campus.
- Case 2024-0001 U24-0001: Conditional Use Permit request for 6450 Barfield/6449 Glenridge Drive in the RE-2 zoning district
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a second public hearing regarding the 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate.
- Public Hearing 2 for 2024-204 Ad Valorem Tax Rate (Millage Rate)
City Council
The City Council will consider setting the ad valorem tax rate, approve agreements for the Hammond Drive widening project, and authorize a grant application for a Safe Streets program. The meeting will be held at Sandy Springs City Hall.
- Approval of meeting minutes for August 6 and August 8
- Consideration of agreements to purchase right-of-way and easements for the S2-193 Hammond Drive Widening Project
- Public hearing to set the City's ad valorem tax rate
- Authorization to submit a grant application for the 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
- Approval of an intergovernmental agreement for the use of City facilities as emergency shelters
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will convene a special called meeting at City Hall (1 Galambos Way) to conduct routine procedural items, including roll call, agenda approval, an executive session on real estate and litigation, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider three applications for variances from city code. These requests involve construction and landscaping adjustments at residential and commercial properties.
- 280 Lafayette Way: variance for a swimming pool and deck between the main building and a primary street
- 485 Franklin Road: variance to keep a second driveway on a lot with less than 130 ft of frontage
- 6040 Riverwood Drive: variance for grading and retaining walls within the 20-foot rear grading setback
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to set the city's ad valorem tax rate. The body is also considering several right-of-way acquisitions for the Hammond Drive Widening Project and two alcoholic beverage license applications.
- Public hearing for an ordinance to set the Ad Valorem Tax Rate
- Right-of-way and easement purchases for 509 Hilderbrand Drive, 581 Hammond Drive, and 611 Hammond Drive
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for 915 Crestline Catering, LLC and Vinny's NY Pizza and Grill
- Contract award to Blue Level Services, LLC for pond rehabilitation at 6775 and 6785 Lisa Lane
- Agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension Project
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct procedural business and enter a closed executive session to discuss real estate and litigation matters. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 16, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with multiple property easements and right-of-way acquisitions, several alcoholic beverage license applications, and new business items including a facility use agreement for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex, a lease for cardiac defibrillators, and a contract for the Roswell Road North End Boulevard Project. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a river corridor review certificate and reports on unaudited financials.
- Consent agenda includes easements for properties on Londonberry Road, Powers Ferry Road, Edgewater Drive, Hilderbrand Drive, Hammond Drive, and Mt. Vernon Highway
- Public hearing for Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 5080 Riverview Road
- Alcoholic beverage licenses for Trader Joe's #799, Shop Q, Ray's on the River, and Zanzi Bar Cuisine & Lounge
- Facility use agreement with Sandy Springs Youth Sports for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex
- Contract award to BCC Engineering for Roswell Road North End Boulevard concept design
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session with one staff discussion item: a presentation by a Georgia Tech student on a homeownership assessment and policy recommendations for the city. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Presentation on Sandy Springs Homeownership Assessment and Policy Recommendations (2024-163) by Mira Kaufman, Georgia Institute of Technology
City Council
The City Council will consider the FY 2025 budget and several property agreements for the Hammond Drive widening project. The agenda also includes discussions on police equipment, sidewalk engineering, and municipal court compensation.
- Real estate purchase agreements for drainage easements at 455 and 445 Hammond Drive
- Ordinance for the FY 2025 budget starting July 1, 2024
- Development code amendment to allow for green retaining walls
- Contract award to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for CDBG connecting sidewalks project
- Lease agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police radio equipment
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review crash findings related to the Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan. The session also includes a discussion regarding proposed traffic signal upgrades at Hammond Drive.
- Review of crash findings for the Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan
- Proposed signal upgrades at Hammond Drive at Lake Forrest Drive and Hammond Drive at Sandy Springs Circle
City Council
The City Council will conduct a first public hearing regarding the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance. The agenda also includes several requests for easement agreements, alcoholic beverage licenses, and emergency medical service agreements.
- First Public Hearing on the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance
- Sidewalk easement agreement with Georgia Power Company for Hilderbrand Drive
- Easement and right of way dedications for 6000 Boylston Drive and 320 Hammond Drive
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Pendolino at 4600 Roswell Rd.
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Polanco Taqueria at 4920 Roswell Rd.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. The discussion includes purchase recommendations for the 2023-24 Arts in the Open sculpture contest.
- 2024-129 Arts in the Open 2023-24 Purchase Recommendations
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for March and April. The meeting includes a presentation and approval process for the FY 2025 Hospitality Budget. Additionally, the board will receive reports regarding marketing, travel, and events.
- Presentation/Approval of FY 2025 Hospitality Budget
- March and April Financials review
- Marketing report
- Smith Travel report
- Meetings, Sales Missions, Events report
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a recommendation to amend the Development Code to allow for green retaining walls. The meeting also includes an election for the Chair and Vice Chair.
- Ordinance amendment to allow for green retaining walls (Case 2024-0001)
- Election for Chair and Vice Chair
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting to review the FY 2025 proposed budget. City Manager Eden Freeman will present the proposal.
- FY 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation (Item 2024-115)
City Council
The City Council will consider a budget amendment to fund a new Real Time Crime Center and a contract for its hardware and software. The agenda also includes construction services for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension Project. Additionally, the council will review an ordinance amendment and several proclamations.
- Budget amendment for the creation of a ‘Real Time Crime Center’
- Contract award to Utilicom Supply Associates, LLC for crime center hardware and software
- Construction services contract for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension Project
- Agreement with Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Georgia
- Public hearing on an amendment to City Code Sec. 105-19
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review public works projects. Discussions include an overview of the Roberts Drive Sidepath Scoping Study and a presentation on the 2024 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Analysis.
- Overview of the Roberts Drive Sidepath Scoping Study
- 2024 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Analysis Presentation
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct the second FY 2025 budget workshop. The session is led by City Manager Eden E. Freeman.
- FY 2025 Budget Workshop 2
Development Authority
The Sandy Springs Development Authority will discuss proposed guidelines and an application form for new projects. The meeting also includes consideration of an estoppel certificate for a proposed subtenant of the Sandy Springs Gateway Owner, LLC Project.
- Election of Development Authority Vice Chairperson
- Discussion of Proposed Guidelines and Application Form for New Projects
- Estoppel Certificate for Proposed Subtenant of the Sandy Springs Gateway Owner, LLC Project
Board of Appeals
The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals will meet to consider two property variance requests. These cases involve structural expansions and development within a protected vegetative buffer.
- Variance request for 1307 West Garmon Road NW to expand a structure into the side street setback
- Variance request for 295 River Valley Road for retaining walls within a vegetative buffer
City Council
The City Council will review several items including sidewalk and crosswalk construction contracts, land easements, and a settlement agreement regarding the Mount Vernon Highway Corridor Improvement Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license and various city planning resolutions.
- Dedication of Right of Way and Permanent Easement at 5666 Long Island Drive
- Permanent Easement for sidewalk construction at 146 Stewart Drive
- Alcoholic Beverage License Application for The Mey Restaurant Group DBA/ Colonial Kitchen
- 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan resolution
- Contract award to Vertical Earth, Inc. for High Point Road Pedestrian Crosswalk Project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review an office market analysis and a request regarding the Powers Ferry Multimodal Circulation Study. These items are presented by Ladson Haddow of Haddow & Company and Public Works Director William H. Martin, Jr.
- 2024-098 Office Market Analysis
- Request for consideration of Powers Ferry Multimodal Circulation Study
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct the first workshop for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The session will be led by City Manager Eden E. Freeman.
- FY 2025 Budget Workshop 1
City Council
The City Council will review several requests regarding land easements for drainage and sidewalks. The agenda also includes multiple infrastructure grant applications for transportation projects and various city business items.
- Drainage easement donations at 1855 Redbourne Drive, 1865 Redbourne Drive, and 7680 Brigham Drive
- Sidewalk construction right of way and easement at 5271 Lake Forest Drive
- Historical Records Grant for the Sandy Springs Heritage Collection Online Project
- Infrastructure grant applications for Path 400 Trail Extension, Roswell Road North End Boulevard, Roberts Drive Sidepath Phase 1, Hammond Drive Intersections Safety Project, and Roswell Road Safety Project
- Purchase and sale agreement for property at 471 Mount Vernon Highway
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an update regarding the Community Assistance Center. No other specific discussion items are listed for this meeting.
- 2024-078 Community Assistance Center Update
Board of Ethics
This is a regular meeting of the Board of Ethics. The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call, approval of the meeting agenda, and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of January 10, 2024, Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will meet on April 3, 2024, to review specific cases and approve meeting minutes. The primary case involves a request for a side lot line encroachment at 680 East Northway Lane NE.
- Variance request for 680 East Northway Lane NE regarding garage and sunroom addition encroachment
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution for the Capital Improvements Element annual update. The meeting includes discussions on property rights for the CDBG Roswell Individuals with disabilities Road Sidewalk Project-Phase II and an agreement regarding election advance voting.
- Draft 2023-2024 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Annual Update
- Appropriation of property rights at 5674 Roswell Road and 5696 Roswell Road via eminent domain
- Right of Entry and Access Agreement for General and Runoff Election advance voting
- Change Order Two to the existing contract with Reedwick, LLC for the Public Safety Fiber Project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items. The agenda includes a text amendment for retaining wall materials and the ARC 2024 Transportation Improvement Program solicitation.
- Retaining Wall Material Text Amendment (2024-069)
- ARC 2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Solicitation (2024-070)
General
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for January and February 2024. The meeting also includes reports on marketing, Smith Travel, and meetings, sales missions, and events.
- January and February 2024 Financials
- Marketing reports
- Smith Travel reports
- Meetings, Sales Missions, Events reports
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The council will also review roadway speed limit changes and contract updates for Morgan Falls Overlook Park.
- Public hearing for the 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan
- Approval of GDOT-approved roadway speed limit changes
- Contract award to Murphs Surf River Adventures, LLC for rentals at Morgan Falls Overlook Park
- Change Order #4 for construction services with JHC Corporation for the Morgan Falls Connector Trail 2A Project
- Appointment of Andrew Bauman to the City Development Authority
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session on March 19, 2024. The agenda includes the graduation of the Sandy Springs Citizens' Leadership Academy, but specific details for other discussion items are not provided in the document.
- Sandy Springs Citizens' Leadership Academy Graduation
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for 4710 Kitty Hawk Place to install piers and an elevated deck. This involves encroaching into the 75-foot impervious surface setback. The board will also approve the March 6 agenda and January 3 meeting minutes.
- Variance request for 4710 Kitty Hawk Place regarding impervious surface setback encroachment
- Approval of January 3, 2024, meeting minutes
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority will consider budget adjustments for the Police Headquarters & Municipal Court and Fleet Center projects. The body will also review participation in a Georgia Power electric transportation grant program for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Court House project.
- Resolution to amend cost budgets for Police Headquarters & Municipal Court (PF002)
- Resolution to amend cost budget for Fleet Center Project (PF006)
- Participation in Georgia Power Electric Transportation Make Ready Grant Program
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update regarding North Springs High School. Representatives from the Fulton County Schools Board of Education and the Chief Operations Officer will present information.
- North Springs High School update (2024-047)
City Council
The City Council will consider several alcoholic beverage license applications for businesses on Roswell Road. The agenda also includes requests for economic incentives, appointments to city boards, and contract awards for tree removal.
- Alcoholic beverage license for Genki Noodle and Sushi at 5600 Roswell Rd, Ste H100
- Alcoholic beverage license for Northridge Bottle Shop at 8333 Roswell Rd
- Alcoholic beverage license for Anja Bar and Lounge at 8290 Roswell Rd, Ste 500B
- Economic incentive request for Newell Brands
- Five contract awards for FY24 On-Call Tree Removal
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Board of Appeals and Planning Commission will hold a retreat at City Springs. The agenda includes presentations on development code updates, zoning law changes, and multi-family residential housing.
- Development Code Updates
- Changes in Zoning Laws
- Multi-Family Residential Housing (MRH)
- Path 400
- Peachtree Dunwoody Livable Centers Initiative / Marta Transit-Oriented Development
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider several public works projects including sidewalk easements and road improvements. The agenda includes a request for an infrastructure grant application and various construction contract awards.
- Dedication of right of way and easement for 37 West Belle Isle Road
- Dedication of right of way and easement for 5290 Lake Forest Drive
- Dedication of right of way and easement for 5211 Powers Ferry Road
- Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 460 Huntcliff Green
- Infrastructure Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is reviewing several proposals for transit studies and infrastructure contracts. The agenda also includes requests for a medical response unit purchase and basketball wall renovations at Hammond Park.
- Contract award to Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates Inc. for North Springs MARTA Station study
- Contract award to Holt Consulting Company, LLC for Glenridge Drive Multi-Use Side Path Project
- Contract award to White Oak Landscaping Company, Inc. for Hammond Park basketball wall renovation
- Resolution to purchase a Medical Response Unit
- Temporary driveway easement at 550 Mt. Vernon Highway
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the progress of the 2024-022 Multifamily Housing Inspection Program. This item is presented by the Community Development and Building departments.
- 2024-022 Multifamily Housing Inspection Program Progress
General
The City Council is meeting for a retreat to discuss 2024 priorities including public safety, economic development, and water reliability. The agenda includes discussions on the Multifamily Housing Inspection Program, the city's financial health, homestead exemption analysis, and capital improvement project delivery.
- Review of 2024 City Priorities
- Multifamily Housing Inspection Program progress update
- City financial health presentation
- Homestead Exemption Analysis
- Capital Improvement Project Delivery Assessment update
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. The session includes a review of November and December 2023 financials and various hospitality and tourism reports.
- Review of November and December 2023 Financials
- Marketing report
- Smith Travel report
- Meetings, Sales Missions, Events report
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider a conditional use permit for 5920 Mount Vernon Hwy. The agenda also includes a grant application for the Boylston Hammond intersection and an update to the Sidewalk Master Plan. Other items involve utility easements and property disposal.
- Conditional Use Permit for improvements at 5920 Mount Vernon Hwy
- Boylston Hammond Intersection and Streetscape Grant Application
- Update to the Sidewalk Master Plan Network Map
- Underground easements for Georgia Power Company on City property
- Right-of-way and easement purchase at 335 Hammond Drive
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed changes to the city code regarding fee collection. The meeting also includes a discussion on purchasing a medical response unit for the Fire Department.
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 22, Article II, Division 1, Sect. 22-25 regarding fee collection
- Medical Response Unit purchase for the Sandy Springs Fire Department
Development Authority
The Sandy Springs Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from the January 12, 2023 annual meeting. The agenda also includes establishing the 2024 meeting schedule and electing new officers.
- Approval of DA2024-01 January 12, 2023 Development Authority Annual Meeting Minutes
- Adoption of the 2024 Development Authority Annual Meeting Schedule
- Election of 2024 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and establish the 2024 meeting schedule. The board is also scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the year.
- Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of 2024 Board of Ethics Meeting Schedule
- Election of 2024 Board of Ethics Officers: Chair and Vice-Chair
City Council
The City Council will hold a special called meeting on January 9, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session regarding a cybersecurity plan and real estate matters. No other public items are listed for this meeting.
- Executive Session regarding Cybersecurity Plan & Real Estate
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will review an appeal concerning tree canopy and tree fund calculations for a development at 8308 Hewlett Road. The meeting also includes the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair.
- Tree canopy and tree fund calculation appeal (8308 Hewlett Road)
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Proclamation of appreciation for Melton Mobley
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will review December meeting minutes and consider several public works agreements during its January 2 regular session. The council is scheduled to vote on contracts for the PATH400 Multiuse Trail Extension, a Safe Roads and Streets for All action plan, an I-285/SR 9- interchange study, and right-of-entry permissions for Johnson Ferry Road improvements. A public hearing will address an alcohol license application for a convenience store at 8779 Dunwoody PL. These items affect local trail access, neighborhood traffic safety, and nearby business operations.
- Public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license for Texaco Food Mart at 8779 Dunwoody PL
- Contract award to Gresham Smith for a Safe Roads and Streets for All safety action plan
- Intergovernmental agreements with the City of Atlanta for PATH400 Multiuse Trail Extension construction
- Memorandum of agreement with Georgia DOT for an interchange scoping study at I-285/SR 9-
- Right of entry agreement with Sandy Springs Regency, LLC and Georgia Power Company for Johnson Ferry Road/Mount Vernon Highway improvements