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Council approves right-of-way purchases; residents raise safety, security concerns at The Tomlin and North/Wisteria
Summary
The council approved right-of-way purchases for a North Road/Wisteria Drive intersection improvement on the consent agenda and heard public comments about pedestrian safety at that corner and ongoing security problems at The Tomlin apartment complex.
At its May 27 meeting the Snellville mayor and council approved the consent agenda, including a right-of-way purchase for intersection improvements at North Road and Wisteria Drive. The consent agenda passed by voice vote, 6-0.
During the public‑comment period, two residents raised safety and security concerns affecting town‑center and nearby multifamily properties. Shonda Monroe Lumpkins, who identified herself as a resident of The Grove at Town Center (The Tomlin), said a recent motorist struck and dragged a bicyclist at the North Road/Wisteria Drive corner and that speeding and loud vehicles pose a recurring hazard. Lumpkins said sidewalk closures related to construction have increased risk for pedestrians and urged the city to consider more enforcement, cameras or other calming measures at that corner.
Rochelle Brown, who identified herself as a resident at The Tomlin, said building door locks and access controls in her complex have not worked for weeks. Brown said increased foot traffic and people sleeping in lounges have left some tenants feeling unsafe and urged prompt action to repair door locks, increase patrols and clarify who bears responsibility for repairs between the property owner and the city.
Councilmembers acknowledged the comments; earlier in the meeting the council also discussed traffic-calming and enforcement tools in the context of broader safety discussions. The council did not take on-the-spot action during public comment, and staff did not announce a specific timeline for repairs or additional enforcement. Residents were encouraged to follow up directly with city staff and property managers.
Votes at a glance from the meeting: minutes of the May 12 meeting approved (5-0 as recorded during the roll call on May 27); agenda for May 27 approved (6-0); consent agenda (including right-of-way purchases for North Road/Wisteria Drive intersection improvements) approved (6-0); waiver of first reading for Ordinances 2025-11 and 2025-12 scheduled for June 9 (both 6-0); purchase of a modular vehicle barrier system approved (6-0).
