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Council approves settlement, three right-of-way abandonments and routine minutes in unanimous votes
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Summary
The council unanimously approved a settlement with Blount Construction, three right-of-way abandonments (Pilgrim Mill Road, Bald Ridge Road, Old Baldridge Road), and adopted meeting minutes and the agenda. All recorded votes were 5-0.
At its meeting the Cumming City Council approved several administrative and procedural items by unanimous votes.
Minutes and agenda: The council adopted the meeting agenda (including an added New Business item for Old Bald Ridge Road) and approved regular meeting minutes and executive session minutes from Oct. 21, 2025; the motions carried 5-0.
Settlement: Council considered a finalized settlement agreement with Blount Construction related to ongoing litigation. Staff said the council previously approved the settlement in executive session and now had final documents for a public vote; the council approved the settlement agreement 5-0.
Right-of-way abandonments: Council approved three separate right-of-way abandonments by 5-0 votes: - Pilgrim Mill Road: described by staff as the largest of the three parcels (approximately one-half acre); notices were sent and further disposition will follow state law. - Bald Ridge Road: a narrow strip near the water towers that staff said can be disposed under state law because it is not usable property. - Old Baldridge Road: a former roadway segment; notices were sent and council approved abandonment.
Each of the above motions was recorded as carrying 5-0. No dissenting votes were recorded on these items.
