Sandy Springs meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Sandy Springs Council Approves North River Redevelopment, Fee Waivers, and Fire Apparatus

The Sandy Springs City Council, meeting on August 18, unanimously approved a series of items including the construction and conveyance of a public park at 8830 Roswell Road, $1.775 million in fee waivers for the North River project, and the purchase of new fire apparatus. The council also renewed its website platform contract, approved a change order for the Path 400 trail, and entered into an intergovernmental agreement for inmate housing.

City Council Actions

The council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute documents for the construction and conveyance of a public park by North River Apartments Owner, LLC at 8830 Roswell Road. The vote was unanimous. In a separate unanimous vote, the council approved $1,775,000 in impact and permit fee waivers for the same project.

Other unanimous approvals included:

• A $324,250 contract renewal with Mediacurrent for the city’s website platform.
• A $280,730.60 change order for the Path 400 trail.
• A $2,915,000 purchase of fire apparatus.
• An intergovernmental agreement with Lumpkin County for inmate housing at $55 per day.
• The creation of a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
• An ordinance amending the city’s Development Code.

All votes were recorded as unanimous.

Other Recent Meetings

The ChatComm 911 Authority held a special called meeting on August 11 to consider Task Order 50, which would add Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) dispatching. The meeting was held in person and via Zoom. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported.

The Hospitality Board met on August 13 to review financial statements for May, June, and July 2026, and to receive executive, marketing, database, and sales reports. That agenda also has not yet produced published minutes.

Coming Up

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will hold a special called meeting on August 26 to review a tax abatement proposal for a new mixed-use residential/retail development and city park at 8830 Roswell Road, submitted by Woodfield Development, Inc. / North River Apartments Owner, LLC. The agenda also includes election of 2026 officers, approval of July 29, 2025 minutes, and an introduction of a new staff member.

The City Council will meet in special session on August 27 at 9:00 AM at City Hall (1 Galambos Way). The agenda is procedural only, with an executive session on real estate and litigation; no substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

Residents interested in these items can attend the meetings or review official agendas and minutes on the city’s website.

Sandy Springs council adopts $280M transportation plan, approves contracts

The Sandy Springs City Council on Aug. 4 adopted a 10-year Transportation Master Plan with more than 200 projects totaling over $280 million, by a 5-1 vote. The plan outlines priorities for roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure over the next decade. All other items on the agenda were approved unanimously.

Transportation Master Plan adopted

The plan includes more than 200 projects with a total estimated cost of more than $280 million. The council voted 5-1 to adopt it. No further details on the projects were provided in the minutes.

Other council actions

The council approved several contracts and other items, all by unanimous vote:

• A $1,507,583.25 contract to Smart Road Technology for the ITS Ring A fiber optic construction project.
• A $500,932.50 renewal term for White Oak Landscape Company's landscaping contract.
• A $465,000 right-of-way purchase from VA9 One Sovereign for the Roswell Road project.
• Alcoholic beverage licenses for Taste Wine - City Springs and Taka Sushi and Passion.
• Donation of a surplus Lark trailer to the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office.
• A memorandum of understanding with Georgia Gwinnett College for a police internship program.

Fire station design review

The council also held a work session on Aug. 4 to review design development pricing for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 4, with an estimated total of $38,205,074. The available project budget is $38,477,305, leaving an estimated $2,300,000 gap for Fire Station No. 3 additions and renovations. No formal decisions were made; staff was directed to continue value management efforts to reduce costs. Discussion included removal of brick wainscot, generator reduction, and fire pump removal, and clarification that fueling station removal is pending.

Other recent meetings

• On Aug. 6, the council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the agenda, then recessed into executive session for real estate discussion from 9:01 p.m. to 11:20 p.m., after which it returned to regular order and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
• The Board of Appeals met on Aug. 5 to consider four variance requests for residential properties. Minutes are not yet published, so no decisions are available. The requests involve accessory structures, porches, and sport courts at 4630 Mount Paran Parkway, 520 Elden Drive, 4805 Jett Road, and 116 Hardeman Road.
• The ChatComm 911 Authority Technical Advisory Committee met on Aug. 5 to review a monthly performance report presented by Yolanda Chandler. No decisions are recorded.
• The ChatComm 911 Authority held a special called meeting on Aug. 11 to consider Task Order 50, which would add Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) dispatching. Minutes are not yet published.
• The Hospitality Board met on Aug. 13 to review financial statements for May, June, and July 2026, along with executive, marketing, database, and sales reports. No decisions are recorded.

Coming up

The City Council will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 18. The agenda includes a public hearing on a development code amendment (TA-26-2), a resolution to create a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee, an intergovernmental agreement with the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing, approval of right-of-way purchases for the Roswell Road Streetscape and TS131 Last Mile Connectivity projects, and an ordinance to approve updated TSPLOST-2021 Program Funding.

Sandy Springs Council adopts $280M transportation plan, approves contracts

The Sandy Springs City Council on Aug. 4 adopted a 10-year Transportation Master Plan with more than 200 projects totaling over $280 million, voting 5-1. The council also approved several contracts, including a $1.5 million fiber optic project and a $500,932.50 landscaping renewal.

Transportation Master Plan adopted

The council voted 5-1 to adopt the updated Transportation Master Plan, a 10-year roadmap with more than 200 projects totaling more than $280 million. In the same meeting, the council unanimously approved:

• A $1,507,583.25 contract with Smart Road Technology for the ITS Ring A fiber project.
• A $500,932.50 renewal term with White Oak Landscape Company for landscaping services.
• A $465,000 right-of-way purchase from VA9 One Sovereign for the Roswell Road project.
• Alcoholic beverage licenses for Taste Wine - City Springs and Taka Sushi and Passion.
• Donation of a surplus Lark trailer to the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office.
• A memorandum of understanding with Georgia Gwinnett College for a police internship program.

Fire station design pricing reviewed

In a work session also held Aug. 4, the council reviewed Design Development pricing for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 4, with an estimated total of approximately $38,205,074. The available project budget is $38,477,305, leaving an estimated funding gap of about $2,300,000 for Fire Station No. 3 additions and renovations. No formal decisions were made; staff was directed to continue value management efforts to reduce costs. Discussion included potential savings from removing brick wainscot, reducing generators, and removing a fire pump. The removal of a fueling station remains pending, with City Manager guidance to add it back.

Other recent meetings

• **ChatComm 911 Authority** met Aug. 5 for a Technical Advisory Committee review of monthly performance, presented by Yolanda Chandler. Minutes have not been published.
• **Board of Appeals** met Aug. 5 with four variance requests on the agenda, including properties at 4630 Mount Paran Parkway, 520 Elden Drive, 4805 Jett Road, and 116 Hardeman Road. Minutes have not been published.
• **City Council** held a special called meeting Aug. 6 for an executive session on real estate and litigation. No public action was reported.

Coming up

• **ChatComm 911 Authority** will hold a special called meeting Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. to consider Task Order 50, which would add Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) dispatching. The meeting is in person and via Zoom.
• **Hospitality Board** will meet Aug. 13 to review financial statements for May, June, and July 2026, and receive executive, marketing, database, and sales reports on Sandy Springs hospitality and tourism.

Sandy Springs City Council approves $597,900 for police vehicles, $702,314 for call center services

Sandy Springs City Council approved $597,900 for 12 new police vehicles and a $702,314 call center services task order during its July 21 meeting, the most consequential decisions among recent city government actions. All items passed by unanimous vote.

City Council — July 21

Council approved the purchase of 12 2026 Ford Explorers for the police department at $597,900 and a $702,314 task order with Faneuil for call center services for FY2027. Both votes were unanimous.

Council also approved two alcoholic beverage licenses: one for Sandy Springs Food Mart and a change-of-ownership license for Shell Food and Gas Co. Mark Rosenthal and Michael Siegel were appointed to the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan Community Council.

Three property-related items passed unanimously: a deed for right of way at 5795 Glenridge Drive, a deed for right of way at 4750 Rebel Trail, and a purchase and sale agreement for a construction easement at 4970 Lake Forrest Drive.

Council held a separate work session the same day to receive updates on "The Next Chapter" Comprehensive Plan and the Recreation and Parks Master Plan. Staff presented preliminary community feedback and engagement data. No formal votes or decisions were made.

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee — July 20

The committee met at Sandy Springs City Hall (1 Galambos Way) to review project updates on community engagement, discuss comprehensive plan goals, and review the Recreation and Parks Master Plan. The meeting was live-streamed at www.SandySpringsGA.gov/Stream. Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Commission — July 22

The Planning Commission agenda included approval of the meeting agenda and April 22, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes, a work session titled "The Next Chapter Updates" presented by the principal/urban designer, and consideration of Case 2026-0002 TA-26-2, an ordinance to amend the Development Code and Technical Manual. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **Aug. 4 — City Council work session:** Discussion of 2026-195 Design Development Pricing for Fire Stations No. 1 and 4. No formal decisions scheduled.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council regular meeting:** Consideration of the Transportation Master Plan adoption, updated TSPLOST-2021 program funding ordinance, right-of-way acquisitions at 5641 Roswell Road, 711 Windsor Parkway, and 4883 Roswell Road, a contract award to Smart Road Technology LLC for the ITS Ring A Project, and alcoholic beverage license applications for Taste Wine (6405 Bluestone Road) and Taka Sushi and Passion (4600 Roswell Road).
• **Aug. 5 — ChatComm Technical Advisory Committee:** Monthly performance review presented by Yolanda Chandler, with updates from law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies.
• **Aug. 5 — Board of Appeals:** Four variance requests for residential properties at 4630 Mount Paran Parkway, 520 Elden Drive, 4805 Jett Road, and 116 Hardeman Road.
• **Aug. 6 — City Council special meeting:** Executive session to discuss real estate and litigation.
• **Aug. 13 — Hospitality Board:** Review of May, June, and July 2026 financials, plus executive, marketing, database, and sales reports.

ChatComm 911 Authority Considers FY2027 Budget, Subscriber Agreements

Sandy Springs officials have not yet reported any final decisions from the ChatComm 911 Authority’s special called meeting on June 23, where the board was scheduled to vote on its Fiscal Year 2027 budget and amendments to subscriber agreements with Brookhaven and Dunwoody. Meeting minutes have not been published, so the outcomes of those votes are not yet public.

ChatComm 911 Authority Special Called Session

The authority met in a hybrid format—via Zoom and in person—on June 23. The agenda listed three action items:

• **Second Amendment to City of Brookhaven Subscriber Agreement**
• **Third Amendment to City of Dunwoody Subscriber Agreement**
• **Fiscal Year 2027 Budget approval**

These items represent proposed updates to the intergovernmental agreements that govern how Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, and Dunwoody share 911 dispatch services through ChatComm. The FY2027 budget would set spending levels for the coming fiscal year. As of publication, no vote tallies, dollar amounts, or final language from the amendments have been released.

The meeting was a special called session, meaning it was not a regular monthly meeting. Residents seeking details on the approved agreements or budget figures will need to wait for the official minutes to be published by the authority.

Coming Up

No public meetings for Sandy Springs or its related authorities are currently scheduled in the next two weeks. Residents are encouraged to check the city’s official calendar for updates on future hearings, work sessions, and regular meetings.