Norcross — Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting, September 8, 2026
The Mayor and City Council held an official Regular Meeting on September 8, 2026. The Council approved previous meeting minutes, UDO text amendments regarding board member compensation and general business zoning, an appointment to the Tree Preservation Board, consent agenda items including public safety software and greenway project contracts, employee recognition, FY 2027 funding requests, a 3% pay scale shift, and historic window restoration support.
Topics
- Zoning
- Contracts
- Appointments
- Transportation
- Public safety
- IT & technology
- Finance
- Sustainability
- Procedural
Actions
2026-315 — Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the August 10, 2026, Regular Council Meeting; the August 24, 2026, Special Called Meeting; Policy Work Session; and Executive Session.
TEXT2026-005 — UDO Amendment to Section 103-7(6)
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to approve an amendment to Chapter 100, Sec.103-7.6- Planning and Zoning, of the Unified Development Ordinance, with the addition that we allocate an amount per meeting per individual on the board, based on our Boards, Commissions, and Authorities Manual.
TEXT2026-006 — UDO Amendment to Sec. 201-18
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve an amendment to Chapter 200, Sec.201-18 — C2 general business of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Appointment to Tree Preservation Board - John Herron
Approved
A motion to approve the appointment of the following applicant and terms as presented: John Herron 06/01/2029
2026-116 — 911 Dispatch and Police Records Management Software
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve an agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for a fully integrated, cloud-based computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and records management system (RMS).
2026-304 — Contract Awards for Norcross Beaver Ruin Greenway (Project PI0016067)
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve contract agreements for the Norcross Beaver Ruin Creek Greenway with Astra Group LLC, Georgia Department of Transportation, CPL, and ECS Southeast, LLC.
2026-303 — Safe Streets for All (SS4) Resolution
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve a draft Resolution to adopt a goal to work towards zero traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2045.
2026-301 — Temporary Art Installation in Downtown for Artober
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve a temporary art installation downtown to celebrate and promote Artober.
2026-302 — Employee Recognition and Cash Bonus for Tarajee White
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $5,000 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to provide recognition to Tarajee White, IT Manager, who has gone above and beyond in her service to the City of Norcross and its employees, and authorize a one-time cash bonus of $5,000.
2026-213 — FY 2027 Funding Request - Prospera
Denied · Vote: 3-0 · $15,000 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to deny Prospera’s request for a $15,000 investment for FY 2027 to provide business seminars, consulting services, and technical assistance to Latino entrepreneurs in the Norcross area.
2026-213 — FY 2027 Funding Request - Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District
Denied · Vote: 3-0 · $1,600 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to deny a $1,600 investment in the Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District to promote education on erosion control and the protection of natural resources.
2026-213 — FY 2027 Funding Request - Asami-ATL In-Kind Use of City Space
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $15,600 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to approve Asami-ATL's in-kind use of City space for various scouting activities, valued at an estimated $15,600.
2026-213 — FY 2027 Funding Request - Norcross High School Football Booster Club
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $5,000 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to approve a $5,000 investment in the Norcross High School Football Booster Club for the purchase of football helmets.
2026-308 — Pay Scale Shift FY27
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to increase pay ranges (minimum to maximum) for the classification system by 3%, to facilitate pay ranges not falling significantly behind those of jurisdictions with which the city competes.
2026-311 — City Sponsorship of Restoration of Windows at 94 Wingo Street
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve a Resolution to support the restoration of the historic windows at 94 Wingo Street through an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Phase 2 of the Lillian Webb Park Development Plan.
Sources
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