Andre M. Gima

The policy work session covered several items for discussion including the proposed five-year capital improvement plan, updates to the sanitation ordinance, a revision of the Lionheart management agreement, and a project award for the master arts and cultural plan. Other topics included a grant for a community household hazardous waste event, the potential relocation of Jazz in the Alley, the installation of Wi-Fi in city parks, the resurfacing project ITB, city-wide landscaping maintenance services, a handicap ramp project, and the redistribution of ARPA funds. Additionally, the council discussed potential appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and received a report from the Sustainable Norcross Commission. The meeting concluded with an adjournment to an executive session regarding real estate and personnel matters.

The board meeting included updates from the Historic Preservation Commission and the Historic Norcross Business Association. Agenda items addressed included the management agreement with United Futbol, funding for non-profit agencies, disadvantaged business enterprises, various zoning requests, park facility improvements, the community forest master plan, and tree inventory updates. Additional discussions covered the signage project, municipal ordinances, and personnel or legal matters during an executive session.

The board discussed several items, including a pilot program for United Clean Bin, an update on the IT risk assessment, and the Master Arts Plan RFP. Various matters were tabled or referred to future meetings or staff for further consideration, such as rezoning requests for Holcomb Bridge Road and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, the 2021 property tax millage rate, property tax sales, budget amendments for the Capital Fund, street resurfacing projects, small business assistance under the American Rescue Plan Act, and additional downtown parking. Additionally, the meeting addressed appointments to the Housing Authority, Planning and Zoning, and the Tree Preservation Board.

The board discussed economic development updates including the Buford Highway Master Plan and TAD approvals, and received a report on operational matters such as property deck repairs and door installations. Unfinished business included the search for contractors for Wingo Street acquisitions, property management strategies for 9 S. Peachtree, and coordination with the city regarding deed and easement documents. The board held an executive session to address real estate matters, resulting in the termination of an open listing agreement, revisions to a letter of intent for Wingo Street, approval of a parking license agreement, and authorization for a lease for 108 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a feasibility study.

The board meeting included general updates regarding financial reports, pedestrian railroad crossings, and a Meritex update. Key discussion items included the Wingo Street contractor agreement, the reconstruction of policies and procedures for boards, commissions, and authorities, the weekend closure of Skin Alley for pedestrians and art, the potential re-activation of the Norcross Development Authority, and the expansion of the Gateway85 Community Improvement District. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.