Norcross — Mayor and Council Regular Meeting, August 4, 2025
These official minutes cover the August 4, 2025 regular meeting of the City of Norcross Mayor and Council. Key decisions included setting the 2025 property tax millage rate at 6.249 mills, approving the FY 2026 budget, placing moratoriums on private streets and accessory dwelling unit applications, and approving several SPLOST-funded transportation and pathway contracts. The council also approved a 5.2 percent increase in solid waste fees and authorized staff positions for FY 2026, including a new Communications Manager position.
Topics
- Millage rate
- Zoning
- Contracts
- Appointments
- Transportation
- SPLOST
- Finance
- Public safety
- Parks
- Procedural
Actions
25-7406 — Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to Approve the minutes of the July 7 Regular Council Meeting; the July 21 Special Called Meeting at 5:30 p.m.; the July 21 Special Called Meeting at 6:30 p.m.; and the July 21 Policy Work Session and Executive Session.
25-7407 — Acceptance of the Agenda and Approval of Consent Agenda
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to amend the agenda to include Item 25-7412: Authorized Positions for FY 2025-2026.
25-7389 — Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025 Millage Rate
Approved · Vote: 4-1 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve the Resolution to set the 2025 property tax millage rate at 6.249 mills as presented.
25-7370 — Moratorium on Private Streets Extension
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to extend the existing moratorium in place on the creation of private streets, effective until the October 6 Regular Council Meeting.
25-7370 — Table UDO Discussion
Tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to table the current UDO discussion until the August 18 Policy Work Session
25-7370 — Moratorium on Accessory Dwelling Unit Applications
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to impose a Moratorium, effective until the October 6 Council Meeting, on all Accessory Dwelling Unit applications
25-7409 — Board Appointment - Historic Preservation Commission
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve the appointment of the following candidate and unexpired term as presented: Historic Preservation Commission Lucie Casey December 1, 2027
25-7392 — Amendments to Alcohol Ordinance Regarding Downtown Dining District and Bar POS Requirements
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve the recommended amendments to the City Code of Ordinances as presented, including revisions to Sections 4-37 and 4-57 of Chapter 4, Article II
25-7396 — Fee Schedule Update - New Fence Permit Review Fee
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $25 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve the addition of a New Fence Permit Review Fee to the City’s Community Development Fee Schedule in the amount of $25
25-7390 — Budget Amendment & Appropriation for Personnel Cost
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve a budget amendment to appropriate funds from the fund balance is needed to cover salary study impacts
25-7398 — Award of Contract for Norcross Pedestrian Railroad Crossings
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $498,643 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve a contract for construction with CGS, LLC for Norcross Pedestrian Railroad Crossing(s) improvements, at a cost of $498,643 + 10% Contingency from Transportation SPLOST.
25-7397 — Updated Contract for Services – View Point Health
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $170,752.35 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve the updated contract for professional services with View Point Health, providing one (1) fully licensed clinician and one (1) care coordinator/case manager, with funding in the amount of $170,752.35
25-7391 — Award of Contract for Piedmont Pathway Concept Report
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $130,000 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve a professional services contract with BCC Engineering, LLC dba Heath & Lineback, for the development of a Piedmont Pathway Concept Report, in the amount of $130,000, to be funded through Recreation SPLOST.
25-7359 — Expanded Downtown Parking Concept Revisions
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to Approve the Expanded Downtown Parking Concept - Version 6.2, as presented, to serve as the preferred concept for future planning, design, and cost estimating purposes.
25-7354 — Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Marshall Cheek · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve the Resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget as presented.
25-7395 — FY 2026 Solid Waste Fees
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to Approve the adoption of a 5.2 percent increase in residential and commercial solid waste collection fees, effective with September billings
25-7399 — Ordinance Amendment for Café Seating and Right-of-Way Licensing
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to Approve an amendment to the City Code of Ordinances, Section 32-20 of Article II, Chapter 32, to provide for the provision of café seating and right-of-way restaurant and retail licensing
25-7399 — Café Seating and Right of Way Policy
Approved · $50
A motion to Approve the proposed Café Seating and Right of Way Policy for downtown businesses, with the fee to be capped at $50.00.
25-7400 — Budget Billing for Norcross Power
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve authorizing staff to explore the feasibility of implementing a Budget Billing program for Norcross Power, with level payments over 11 months and a year-end reconciliation, effective January 1, 2026.
25-7401 — Addition of Communications Manager
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Bruce Gaynor
A motion to Approve the addition of a full-time Communications Manager.
25-7412 — Authorized Positions FY2025-2026
Approved · Vote: 4-1 · $131,000 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to Approve a resolution authorizing staff positions, pay, and classification system assignments for FY2026, including the addition of the proposed Communication Manager position
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