Board of Commissioners - 2026-02-10
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Meeting Summary
The Board of Commissioners meeting on 2026-02-10 was primarily procedural, approving multiple transportation infrastructure contracts and settlements. Key approvals included a $749,200 contract for Mars Hill Road ITS Communications and authorization for condemnation proceedings on West Sandtown Road for a sidewalk project. The board also approved the sale of a 0.46-acre vacant lot at 731 Moseley Drive, Smyrna for $75,000 to Equity Trust Company.
Key Decisions (12)
Mars Hill Road ITS Communications Contract
Approved contract with NGT Group LLC for $749,200.38 for Mars Hill Road Intelligent Transportation Systems Communications, phases 3b and 3c, project number 25B2512.
Old Bee Tree Drive Drainage Repairs Contract
Approved contract with Advanced Sports Construction LLC for $147,341 for drainage system repairs on Old Bee Tree Drive, project number B22189.
Gallant Fox Lane Drainage Repairs Contract
Approved contract with Chatfield Contracting Incorporated for $156,240.63 for drainage system repairs on Gallant Fox Lane, project number B22184.
Construction Contract Change Orders Final - Multiple Projects
Approved change orders final for various completed projects in 2016 SPLOST, 2022 SPLOST Transportation Improvements Program Fund, public facility projects fund, and water system fund, resulting in total savings of $2,729,264.47.
Engineering Contract Change Orders Final
Approved change orders final to engineering contracts for completed projects in 2022 SPLOST Transportation Improvements Program and 2024-2026 American Rescue Plan Act Fund, resulting in savings of $159,120.09.
GDOT Transportation Management Center Upgrades Agreement
Approved construction agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation for Transportation Management Center upgrades, Cobb County project B2583, including $10,000 construction administration oversight fee.
West Sandtown Road Sidewalk Condemnation Proceedings
Authorized condemnation proceedings by declaration of taken on one parcel on West Sandtown Road for Sidewalk South project number B2711.
Sale of 731 Moseley Drive Property
Approved sale of 0.46-acre vacant lot at 731 Moseley Drive, Smyrna, Georgia to Equity Trust Company for $75,000.
Interruptible Power Supply Equipment Purchase
Authorized procurement of interruptible power supply equipment for up to $1,212,000 for 2022 SPLOST projects B0010 and 0020, including creation of technology infrastructure capital replacement fund.
Router Purchase and Infrastructure Fund Increase
Authorized $82,286 annual increase to technology infrastructure capital replacement fund beginning FY27 and purchase of 36 routers via Cisco/Computer Center for $443,564.62.
DOT Traffic Management Center Generator Replacement
Approved contract with ENC Power Systems for $229,524 for purchase and installation of replacement emergency generator system for Department of Transportation traffic management center.
Consent Agenda with Noted Opposition
Approved consent agenda including worker's compensation settlement for Nadia Mayfield, settlement of Cobb County vs Shea Traylor joint venture, and settlement with Jacobs Engineering Group. Commissioner Burrow and Gambrel opposed item 14 (disparity study consultant funding of $60,000); Commissioner Gambrel opposed item 20 (warming shelter funding).
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
County is seeking to renew 1% SPLOST for major capital projects, with community open houses being held through February to gather resident feedback on proposed project list.
Housing Demand
Multiple residents expressed concern about homeless population growth in South Cobb, citing Atlanta's closure of public housing facilities and homeless camps pushing people into Cobb County.
Commercial Demand
Residents opposed a new liquor store license application on Canton Road, noting five liquor stores already exist within one mile on that corridor, suggesting market saturation concerns.