Norcross — Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting, October 6, 2025
The Mayor and City Council of Norcross met in a regular session on October 6, 2025 (official minutes). The Council approved three eminent domain resolutions for the Norcross Greenway project, grant agreements, lease renewals, and board appointments. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for individual discussion, and a rezoning request for West Peachtree Street was tabled to the October 20 Policy Work Session.
Topics
- Zoning
- Contracts
- Appointments
- Transportation
- Grants
- Finance
- Property
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of Minutes for September 2, 2025 Regular Council Meeting and September 15, 2025 Policy Work Session / Executive Session
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve the minutes of the Mayor and Council Regular Council Meeting on September 2, 2025, and the Policy Work Session and executive session on September 15, 2025.
25-7434 — REZ2025-003 636, 646, 656, 658 West Peachtree Street
Tabled · Vote: 3-2 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to table this item to the October 20 Policy Work Session.
2025-254 — Condemnation for Temporary Easements and Right of Way at East Side of Mitchel Road (PIN: R6214-044) (Norcross Greenway 58)
Approved · Vote: 4-1 · $140,000 · Motion: Marshall Cheek · Second: Bruce Gaynor
A motion to approve the exercise of eminent domain as it pertains to Greenway Project Parcel 58 in the amount of $140,000.00 and authorize the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings.
2025-255 — Condemnation for Driveway and Temporary Easements and Right of Way at 2270 Mitchel Road (PIN: R6225-346) (Norcross Greenway 26)
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $6,700 · Motion: Bruce Gaynor · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve the condemnation for driveway and temporary easements and right-of-way at 2270 Mitchell Road (PIN: R6225-346) (Norcross Greenway 26) and to authorize the Mayor to sign the eminent domain resolution, with a two-week delay to allow for possible discussions between the property owner and the City to resolve the matter outside of court, in the amount of $6,700, and to authorize the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings after the two-week period.
2025-256 — Condemnation for Temporary Easement at 0000 Mitchel Road (PIN: R6242-114) (Norcross Greenway Parcel 3)
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $500 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to approve the exercise of eminent domain as it pertains to Greenway Project Parcel 3 in the amount of $500.00 and authorize the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings.
Appointment of Michelle Simpson and Reappointment of Barbara Bevels to Norcross Housing Authority
Approved
A motion to Approve the appointment of Michelle Simpson to the Norcross Housing Authority with a term expiration date of 12/1/2026. A motion to Approve the reappointment of resident commissioner Barbara Bevels, with a term expiration date of 12/1/2026. RESULT: APPROVED BY MAYOR NEWTON
Appointment of Samantha Spitzner to Norcross Public Arts Commission
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to Approve the appointment of Samantha Spitzner to the Norcross Public Arts Commission with a term expiration date of 12/1/2027.
Appointment of Eleanor Gilchrest to Zoning Board of Appeals
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to Approve the appointment of Eleanor Gilchrest to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a term expiration date of 6/1/2026.
25-7449 — Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Grant Execution
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) for the development of a Safe Street for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration project to create a Safety Action Plan for the City of Norcross...
25-7450 — Norcross Ready to Ride: Safe Cycling to School Initiative
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve the recommendations outlined in Item 25-7450 to advance the Norcross Ready to Ride: Safe Cycling to School Initiative.
25-7442 — Request for City Sponsorship for Paint Love Mural at Norcross Elementary
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $2,000 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve a contribution of $2,000 in sponsorship of the Paint Love mural at Norcross Elementary, supporting both the students’ creativity and the City’s legacy of community pride, funded by the Norcross Public Arts Commission.
25-7443 — Restoration of 'Greetings from Norcross' Mural with Historical Update
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $2,000 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve the removal and reinstallation of the “Greetings from Norcross” mural at 7 Jones Street (Savage Pizza wall), replacing the cotton gin image in the first “R” with Clara Nesbit, at a total project cost of $2,000.
25-7445 — Pay Range Shift FY2025-2026
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve a shift in current pay ranges (minimum and maximum) for the classification system of 2%, to facilitate pay ranges not falling significantly behind those of jurisdictions with which the city competes to attract and retain employees.
25-7446 — City of Norcross City-Wide ACS Upgrade (Phase 1)
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to authorize the replacement of the City of Norcross’s outdated and intermittently functional access control system with a modern, reliable, and comprehensive system.
25-7447 — Norcross Power Feasibility Study
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $25,000 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion authorizing Norcross Power to conduct a feasibility study with MEAG for a high-density load on Lively St, including preliminary engineering and project cost estimates, for a total of $25,000.
25-7444 — The Crossing Lease Renewal Agreement
Approved · Vote: 4-1 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Bruce Gaynor
A motion to approve a lease renewal agreement for The Crossing between the City of Norcross and Luis Fernandez, 40 South Peachtree Street, Norcross, GA, 30071.
25-7448 — Appointment of an Advisory Committee to Consider Accessory Dwelling Unit Text Amendments
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to direct staff to prepare a proposed ordinance change related to Accessory Dwelling Unit text amendments for consideration and advancement through the normal hearing processes.
25-7453 — Ability to Vote on Select Items at Policy Work Sessions
Tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Bruce Gaynor · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to table this item to the October 20 PWS for further discussion.
25-7456 — Contribution to Norcross High School Football
Approved · Vote: 3-2 · $5,000 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve a contribution of up to $5,000 in support of the Norcross High School Football team in the form of paying costs for team helmets.
Sources
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