Kennesaw City Council Regular Meeting - March 2, 2026

The Kennesaw City Council held its regular meeting on March 2, 2026, at 6:34 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting began with an invocation, pledge of allegiance led by Scout Troop 540, and a special presentation recognizing the achievements of Troop 540 member, Carly. The agenda included a public hearing on alcoholic beverage code amendments, approval of the consent agenda, public comments regarding local history and a forested tract, and appointments to boards and commissions. Votes were taken with four council members present (Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Jones was absent for all votes). The meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes: Approved the February 9, 2026 Work Session and February 16, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes.
• Cemetery Deed: Authorized the Mayor to sign a deed for cemetery lots (Section III, 30-F and 30-G) purchased by George and Heather Murray.
• Resolution – Landscaping at Southern Museum: Accepted a proposal from Creative Landscape Group to replace landscaping (Resolution 2026-14).
• Resolution – 2026 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement: Authorized the program year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement between Cobb County and the City of Kennesaw (Resolution 2026-15).
• Resolution – All-Star Lighting and Electrical Services: Accepted a proposal to install poles and upgrade lighting for baseball fields 5 and 6 at Adams Park (Resolution 2026-16).
• Resolution – 2026 Athletic Association Facility Use Agreement: Renewed the 2026 Athletic Association Facility Use Agreement with the Kennesaw Baseball and Softball Association (Resolution 2026-17).

All consent agenda items were approved by a 4-0 vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Andrew Bramlett (City Resident): Presented a historical overview of hobos traveling through Kennesaw by train during the Great Depression, citing a 1938 train derailment near Giles Road as an example.
• Steven Luitjens (Owner, Conservation Landscaping): Requested that the forested area behind Kennesaw City Cemetery and the Revival on Main Apartments be formally recognized as protected habitat. He noted the presence of sensitive and rare plants, described the area as one of the last remaining green spaces in downtown Kennesaw, and urged the city to prioritize invasive plant management and native understory restoration.

Discussion Items

• Public Hearing – Ordinance: Chapter 6 Amendments (Alcoholic Beverages): Assistant Director of Administration Meredith Staton presented two amendments: (1) allowing licensees with a pouring license to obtain an additional package wine sales license to sell unopened bottles of wine to customers purchasing a prepared meal for off-premises consumption; (2) clarifying the annual renewal process with specific deadlines and penalties for non-compliance. A motion to approve Ordinance 2026-06 as amended was made by Councilmember Tracey Viars, seconded by Councilmember Jonathon Bothers. No public comments were received. The ordinance passed 4-0.

Key Outcomes

• Chapter 6 Amendments Approved: Ordinance 2026-06 passed 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Jones absent).
• Consent Agenda Approved: All seven items passed 4-0.
• Board and Commission Appointments Approved: The appointments of Michael Ota (Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission, term ending 2027), Alexandra Berisford (Historic Preservation Commission, term ending 2027), and Douglas Butler (Planning Commission, term ending 2028) were approved 4-0.
• Next Meeting: The next work session is scheduled for March 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers.