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Marietta City Council Regular Meeting – April 13, 2026

City Council Archive View — Monday, April 13, 2026
BodyMarietta, Georgia
SessionCity Council Archive View
DateMonday, April 13, 2026
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0:12

Motion carries 7-0.

0:15

Say that last part again.

0:20

Got it.

0:22

Thank you.

0:24

We're out of motion carry we're out of executive session.

0:27

The chair recognizes Mr.

0:29

Daniel Gannis for a series of motions.

0:34

I would like to make a motion to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda.

0:39

All those in favor?

0:41

Motion carries.

0:46

Like to make a motion authorizing acquisition of easements at 970 Burn Hickory Road from the City of Marietta for the purpose of constructing the Burn Hickory Road at Polk Street Intersection Improvement Project in exchange for 12,692 dollars and 37 cents.

1:00

Second.

1:01

All those in favor, please raise your right hand.

1:06

Motion carry seven o any objection.

1:09

This was to move forward to be objection for consent.

1:13

No objection.

1:15

Like to make a motion authorizing acquisition of easements.

1:19

I'd like to make a motion to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda.

1:21

Second.

1:22

All those in favor.

1:25

Motion carry seven mo.

1:27

I'd like to make a motion authorizing acquisition of easements at 191 Whitlock Drive from Ronald M.

1:33

Skian and Sarah B.

1:34

Skian for the purpose of constructing the Whitlock Drive Intersection Improvement Project in exchange for $4,460.

1:42

Second.

1:44

All those in favor, please right hand.

1:46

And by voice.

1:48

Motion carries 70.

1:49

Any objection to consent?

1:51

No objection.

1:53

No objection.

1:54

Thank you.

1:56

Like to make a motion to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda.

1:59

Second.

2:00

All those in favor.

2:02

Motion carries seven.

2:07

Aye.

2:07

Motion carry seven mo.

2:10

Like to make a motion to authorize the acquisition of property owned by Nighthawk 1025 Holdings LLC 1035 Lee Holdings LLC and Nighthawk 1035 Crestwood LLC on behalf of the City of Marietta by means of imminent domain.

2:25

The city attorney is hereby authorized and directed to take any and all action necessary to acquire such property by virtue of imminent domain, including the right to file any appeals in such case.

2:37

Second.

2:39

All those in favor, please say yeah.

2:41

Raise your right hand.

2:43

Motion carry seven o any objection to consent.

2:50

No objective.

2:57

Second.

2:57

All those in favor, please raise your right hand or by voice.

3:02

Motion carries seven oh.

3:26

Second.

3:28

All those in favor, please raise your right hand or by voice.

3:31

Aye.

3:32

Motion carries seven oh.

3:33

Any objection to consent?

3:36

No objection.

3:39

I'd like to make a motion to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda.

3:42

Second.

3:43

All those in favor, please raise your right hand or by voice.

3:46

Aye.

3:47

Motion carries seven more.

3:50

I'd like to make a motion to authorize the acquisition of property owned by Jyram Inc.

3:55

on behalf of the City of Marietta by means of imminent domain.

3:58

The city attorney is hereby authorized and directed to take any and all action necessary to acquire such property by virtue of imminent domain, including the right to file any appeals in such case.

4:08

Second.

4:14

Motion carries any objection to consent.

4:17

No objection.

4:19

Good job.

4:27

This is for item 20260396.

4:40

A to purchase and sale agreement between the city of Marietta seller and AWPFC as purchaser for approximately 33 acres of land on Franklin Gateway Road.

4:50

B purchase of sale agreement and F purchase agreement between FG Partners West L C as seller and the City of Marietta as purchaser for approximately 10 acres on Franklin Gateway Road.

5:05

This motion approves the execution of the above documents as well as any and all definitive documents consistent with the above purchase and sale agreements and also grants authority for the mayor's city manager and city attorney to execute all documents consistent with the above.

5:20

Second any further discussion.

5:30

Motion carries 7-0.

5:32

Great, thank you.

5:36

Any update on talk about the zone report?

5:40

They've submitted the site plan, correct?

5:42

It'll go to the the uh Dan Jules.

5:44

Will you present it tomorrow night?

5:46

So it'll be presented by zoning staff tomorrow evening at the planning commission at 6 p.m.

5:51

And then it'll be presented, it'll be presented by me on Wednesday evening at seven the 7 p.m.

5:56

meeting.

5:56

Are there higher guns coming?

5:58

I don't think so.

6:01

They will have some representatives there, but it'll probably be their design team.

6:05

Can I just put one thing out?

6:07

Are we done with all the real business?

6:11

For anybody who knew Nancy Morrison, she passed away on the 10th.

6:18

So there will be a graveside service tomorrow.

6:24

No, Wednesday.

6:26

No, I like tomorrow the 14th at 2 30.

6:30

All right.

6:36

And Mr.

6:37

Mayor.

6:38

One other uh note just for uh for us.

6:41

The Cobb Municipal Association.

6:44

They're hope um City of Marietta is hosting the meeting tomorrow night.

6:48

It'll begin around 6 30, so it'll probably be after the planning commission is over.

6:52

Here, yes.

6:54

In this room, it'll be up in the lobby and in this room, I believe.

6:57

Correct.

6:58

Yeah, we're gonna have dinner.

6:59

The dinner will be served in the lobby, and then the meeting will be in here.

7:04

So what time is that?

7:06

Uh dinner begins at 6 30.

7:08

Dinner and informal discussion is at 6 30.

7:10

The full meeting begins at 7.

7:13

Where would the meeting be held?

7:15

Uh in here.

7:16

In here, probably.

7:17

If I had to guess.

7:18

No.

7:19

That's what was decided.

7:21

For those of you who don't know Miss Morrison, both the Morrisons.

7:26

They fought for victory part in that whole neighborhood.

7:30

Yeah.

7:31

Made it a better place.

7:35

Anything else?

7:40

Can I take this home to read it more thoroughly or do you want it back?

7:43

You can take it because it's a public record.

7:48

Uh and uh guess when you get on uh copy to Andre, too.

7:53

Yeah, yeah.

7:54

Um well it'll be uh it'll be in his document for tomorrow.

8:00

That it'll be in your packets tomorrow also.

8:04

Tomorrow can they her memory be for a plus I want you for thoughts and first reporters, body?

8:16

Meet and adjourn.

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Summary of Proceedings

Marietta City Council Regular Meeting – April 13, 2026

The Marietta City Council convened on April 13, 2026, to consider multiple real estate transactions, including easement acquisitions and eminent domain actions, and to approve a purchase and sale agreement for properties on Franklin Gateway Road. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also discussed upcoming presentations and received an announcement regarding the passing of community advocate Nancy Morrison.

Discussion Items

  • Councilmember Daniel Gannis made a series of motions to suspend the rules and add items to the agenda, followed by substantive motions on acquisitions.
  • Staff reported that a site plan for a development had been submitted. The zone report would be presented to the Planning Commission on April 14 at 6:00 PM and to the City Council on April 15 at 7:00 PM.
  • The Cobb Municipal Association meeting, hosted by Marietta, was announced for April 14 at 6:30 PM (dinner) and 7:00 PM (meeting) in the council chambers.
  • Council noted the passing of Nancy Morrison on April 10, 2026. A graveside service was scheduled for April 14 at 2:30 PM. Ms. Morrison was recognized for her advocacy in the Victory Park neighborhood.

Key Outcomes

  1. Easement acquisition at 970 Burn Hickory Road: Motion approved 7-0 to acquire easements from the City of Marietta for $12,692.37 for the Burn Hickory Road at Polk Street Intersection Improvement Project.
  2. Easement acquisition at 191 Whitlock Drive: Motion approved 7-0 to acquire easements from Ronald M. and Sarah B. Skian for $4,460 for the Whitlock Drive Intersection Improvement Project.
  3. Eminent domain – Nighthawk entities: Motion approved 7-0 to authorize acquisition by eminent domain of property owned by Nighthawk 1025 Holdings LLC, 1035 Lee Holdings LLC, and Nighthawk 1035 Crestwood LLC. The city attorney was authorized to take all necessary action, including filing appeals.
  4. Eminent domain – Jyram Inc.: Motion approved 7-0 to authorize acquisition by eminent domain of property owned by Jyram Inc., with similar authority granted.
  5. Purchase and sale agreements on Franklin Gateway Road: Motion approved 7-0 to execute a purchase and sale agreement with the City of Marietta as seller and AWPFC as purchaser for approximately 33 acres, and a purchase and sale agreement with FG Partners West LLC as seller and the City of Marietta as purchaser for approximately 10 acres. The mayor, city manager, and city attorney were authorized to execute all definitive documents.

No public comments were recorded. The meeting adjourned after announcements.

Meeting Transcript

Motion carries 7-0. Say that last part again. Got it. Thank you. We're out of motion carry we're out of executive session. The chair recognizes Mr. Daniel Gannis for a series of motions. I would like to make a motion to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda. All those in favor? Motion carries. Like to make a motion authorizing acquisition of easements at 970 Burn Hickory Road from the City of Marietta for the purpose of constructing the Burn Hickory Road at Polk Street Intersection Improvement Project in exchange for 12,692 dollars and 37 cents. Second. All those in favor, please raise your right hand. Motion carry seven o any objection. This was to move forward to be objection for consent. No objection. Like to make a motion authorizing acquisition of easements. I'd like to make a motion to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda. Second. All those in favor. Motion carry seven mo. I'd like to make a motion authorizing acquisition of easements at 191 Whitlock Drive from Ronald M. Skian and Sarah B. Skian for the purpose of constructing the Whitlock Drive Intersection Improvement Project in exchange for $4,460. Second. All those in favor, please right hand. And by voice. Motion carries 70. Any objection to consent? No objection. No objection. Thank you. Like to make a motion to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda. Second. All those in favor. Motion carries seven. Aye. Motion carry seven mo. Like to make a motion to authorize the acquisition of property owned by Nighthawk 1025 Holdings LLC 1035 Lee Holdings LLC and Nighthawk 1035 Crestwood LLC on behalf of the City of Marietta by means of imminent domain. The city attorney is hereby authorized and directed to take any and all action necessary to acquire such property by virtue of imminent domain, including the right to file any appeals in such case. Second. All those in favor, please say yeah. Raise your right hand. Motion carry seven o any objection to consent. No objective. Second. All those in favor, please raise your right hand or by voice. Motion carries seven oh. Second. All those in favor, please raise your right hand or by voice.

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