James Friedrich

The meeting included reports on current financial standing, including revenue and expenses related to marketing and public art projects. Staff provided project updates regarding the downtown hotel and upcoming community events. Marketing strategies and metrics were discussed, with a specific focus on balancing advertising platforms and media spend for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board conducted a detailed review of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, discussing projected revenues, advertising expenditures, and fund balances. Additionally, the Board heard a presentation regarding a public art project proposal and received updates on regional tourism initiatives.

The meeting included a review of the financial report and upcoming city events. Old business consisted of project updates regarding the Liberty Hill Cemetery, McCray House, Acworth Due West road project, Tap Town, and the design phase for the Overlook Park parking lot. New business featured a presentation by the police department regarding summer patrol strategies for local parks, specifically focusing on a heavy proactive presence at Cauble Park. Public comments addressed concerns regarding unruly behavior at Cauble Park, traffic issues, suggestions for park ranger positions, and inquiries about park operating hours and vehicle speeding. Member comments recognized the city's stormwater team for their successful project completion.

The board received updates on several city projects, including the substantial completion of the Cauble Park project, the status of the Liberty Hill project, progress on the McCray House, and developments regarding the Downtown Hotel. Financial reports were presented. New business included the approval of the FY27 budget, the appointment of a new Secretary for the Lake Authority, and a discussion regarding the new PTV ordinance taking effect in April. Member comments addressed traffic flow and signage during park events, safety measures for Pavilion 1, and concerns regarding unauthorized activities on Lake Acworth.

The board discussed an update from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources department, focusing on the implementation of the new Acworth Work Order Logistics (AWOL) system and proposed increases to facility rental fees. Additionally, the board reviewed updates to the Sanitation Ordinance, including revisions to collection rules and the discontinuation of certain services. The City Manager provided an overview of upcoming events, project timelines, and preliminary fiscal year budget preparation.

The board reviewed financial reports and held project update discussions regarding the Cauble Master Plan, Liberty Hill Cemetery, and other city-wide infrastructure developments such as the McCray House relocation and hospital certificate of need progress. Additionally, members participated in a SPLOST exercise to rank project priorities and discuss funding options for future phases of the master plan.