Mableton City Council agendas for Oct. 26 and 28

City of Mableton, Georgia
Michael Owens, Mayor
Ron Davis, Mayor Pro Tem/District 1 Councilmember
Michael McNeely, District 2 Councilmember
Keisha Jeffcoat, District 3 Councilmember
Cassandra Brown, District 4 Councilmember
TJ Ferguson, District 5 Councilmember
Debora Herndon, District 6 Councilmember

City Council Work Session Agenda

Date: October 26, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: City Administrative Office, 1245 Veterans Memorial Highway SW, Suite 20 Mableton, Georgia 30126

The Mableton City Council will meet for a work session on October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the City Administrative Office, 1245 Veterans Memorial Highway SW, Suite 20 Mableton, Georgia 30126 at 6:30 p.m.

1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Agenda items and discussion
   1. REZ2026-011 – Matt Bishop of Bishop Machine Shop requests a rezoning from General Commercial (GC) to Neighborhood Retail Commercial (NRC) for the purpose of an automotive repair establishment in Land Lot 34 of the 18th District; 5837 Powell Drive (PIN 18003400200); District 3 – Deputy Community Development Director Tina Garver.
   2. TEXT-2026-001 for the Mableton Code of Ordinances — Briefing on an ordinance adopting and enacting a new code for the City of Mableton, Georgia; including the City Charter, City Zoning Code and Zoning Map, other land use regulations, and other local regulations applicable within the City of Mableton; providing for the repeal of certain ordinances not included therein; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; providing for the manner of amending such code – Deputy Community Development Director Tina Garver, City Attorney Emilia Walker-Ashby, and City Clerk Susan Hiott.
   3. TEXT-2026-002 – Briefing on proposed text amendments – Appendix A — Zoning, relating to the addition of definitions, clarification of advertising and application requirements, and specifications for gas stations, habitable accessory dwelling units, and outdoor storage. Environmental and Natural Resources — Revisions to match the Erosion and Sedimentation Control model ordinance and Cobb County regulations and general discussion regarding potential future amendments – Deputy Community Development Director Tina Garver.
   4. GMEBS Life and Health Program – Addendum to Health, Dental and Vision Benefits – Human Resources Director Jeanne Pope.
   5. First Read – Ordinance updating the City of Mableton’s Classification and Pay Plan – HR Director Jeanne Pope.
6. Pre Regular Meeting Agenda Review
7. Announcements
8. Executive session (if needed) for litigation (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(B)(1)(A)), real estate (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(B)(1)), personnel (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(B)(2)) and miscellaneous exemptions (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(B)(4)&(5)).
9. Adjournment

Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility, disability, or foreign language may contact the City Clerk at (404) 927-9502 or susan.hiott@mableton.gov at least three days prior to the meeting. The clerk can be located at the City of Mableton Administrative Offices, 1245 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton, Georgia 30126 during regular office hours.

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, GA 30168

The Mableton City Council will meet for its regular meeting on October 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy in Mableton.

1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of agenda
6. Public hearings
   1. REZ 2026-010 – First Reading and Public Hearing – David Pearson Communities requests a rezoning from Neighborhood Retail Commercial (NRC) District and R-20 (Single Family Residential) District to RM-8 (Multiple Family Residential) for the purpose of 98 Single-Family Detached and Attached Residential Community in Land Lots 166 and 181 in the 18th District on 15.58 acres located at 922 Veterans Memorial Hwy (Tax Parcel #18016600110); 0 Queen Mill Road (Tax Parcel #18016600190); and 6170 Queen Mill Road (Tax Parcel #18018100030), District 3 – Deputy Comm Dev Director Tina Garver.

      The applicant has requested this item be deferred to the November 9, 2026, hearing.

   2. SLUP 2026-005 – Resolution and Public Hearing — Municipal Communications LLC requests a special land use permit for the installation of a 142-foot monopole telecommunications tower on a 2,215 sq. ft. leased site located in Land Lot 592 of the 18th District, 7377 Cityview Drive SW (Tax Parcel #18059200050), District 2 – Deputy Comm Dev Director Tina Garver.

      Applicant has requested this item be deferred to the November 9, 2026, hearing.

   3. OZAI 2026-009 – Resolution and Public Hearing – Eleven 12 Properties LLC (Felecia Kelley) requests an other business agenda item to modify zoning conditions of Cobb County OB-26 of 2024 relating to subdivision of the property for property located in Land Lot 382 of the 18th District, 1151 South Gordon Road (Tax Parcel 18038200150) – District 1 – Comm Dev Deputy Director Tina Garver.
7. Presentations/acknowledgements/proclamations
   1. Cobb County Public Libraries – South Cobb Region Presentation – Jo Lahmon and NaKisha McNeal.
   2. FY27 1st Quarter Financial Statements Presentation – Finance Director Karen Ellis.
8. Appointments
   1. Board appointments for the Historic Preservation Commission – Comm Dev Deputy Director Tina Garver.
9. Public comments – 2 minutes per speaker – no more than 30 minutes for all speakers.

   Anyone wishing to make a public comment should complete and submit the public comment card to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.

10. Consent agenda
    1. Ratification of the stormwater maintenance agreement relating to Oak Ridge Commercial, located in Land Lot 421, 18th District – Bowden Rd/Industrial Commerce Way (PIN 18042100010, 18042000090) – Stormwater Maintenance Agreement.
    2. Approval of GMEBS Life and Health Program – Addendum to Health, Dental and Vision Benefits.
    3. Approval of October 14, 2026, 5:15 PM Work Session Minutes.
    4. Approval of October 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
11. Unfinished business
12. New business
    1. Second Read – An ordinance updating Chapter 2, Administration, of the City Code of Ordinances; establishing a Veterans Affairs Commission and for other lawful purposes – Travis Landrum, Parks and Recreation Director.
    2. Consideration and approval of a resolution to apply to a Local Food System Planning Grant – Emily Ryan, Sustainability, Greenspace, and Beautification Director.
    3. Second Read – Ordinance updating the City of Mableton’s Classification and Pay Plan – HR Director Jeanne Pope.
13. Other business/discussion
14. City Manager’s announcements/comments
15. City Attorney/City Clerk/staff announcements/comments
16. Mayor and Council announcements/comments
17. Executive session (if needed) for litigation (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(B)(1)(A)), real estate (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(B)(1)), personnel (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(B)(2)) and miscellaneous exemptions (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(B)(4)&(5)).
18. Adjournment

Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility, disability, or foreign language may contact the City Clerk at (404) 927-9502 or susan.hiott@mableton.gov at least three days prior to the meeting. The clerk can be located at the City of Mableton Administrative Offices, 1245 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton, Georgia 30126 during regular office hours.