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The City Council will hold a work session and voting session to finalize decisions on the Hog Mountain Road corridor. Key actions include the second reading of ordinances for annexation and rezoning of specific addresses, as well as a memorandum of agreement for stormwater improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Tax Allocation District financing and standard department reports.

• Second reading of Ordinance 774 for annexation of 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road
• Second reading of Ordinance 784 for rezoning of 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road
• Consideration of Memorandum of Agreement for Hog Mountain Road/Falcon Pkwy Stormwater Improvement Project
• Public Hearing on Tax Allocation District (TAD) Financing Presentation

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The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, including a public hearing on the proposed millage rate for tax year 2026. The council will consider second readings of three ordinances, including one to establish the millage rate and two to update the development code for digital processes and state-mandated requirements. Consent agenda items include per diem payments and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on millage rate for tax year 2026 / fiscal year 2027
• Second reading of Ordinance 788: digital planning and development system
• Second reading of Ordinance 789: align code with state plan review requirements
• Second reading of Ordinance 790: establish millage rate
• Consent agenda: per diem for Council Members Mezzanotte and Vanderbilt for July 2026

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The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on key items including a millage rate for tax year 2026, updates to the municipal code for digital planning processes, and alignment with state-mandated plan review requirements. The meeting also includes presentations on wastewater treatment expansion and a public safety complex master plan, along with contracts for sewer replacement and groundwater well reactivation.

• Consider Ordinance 790 to establish the millage rate for Tax Year 2026; Fiscal Year 2027
• Consider Ordinance 788 to update municipal code for fully digital planning and development system
• Consider Ordinance 789 to align city code with state-mandated plan review procedures and timelines
• Consider Change Order #1 to Sol Construction, LLC for Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 Reactivation Project
• Award contract for 26-009 Cove Creek Dr & Spring St Sewer Main Replacement Project to Civil Construction & Utilities, LLC

The Flowery Branch City Council held a work session and voting session on August 6, 2026. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for maintenance of Hog Mountain Road, which also resolves the county's objection to the city's annexation of two properties. They also approved a no-cost change order for the groundwater wells project, awarded a sewer main replacement contract, and approved a stormwater improvement agreement. Several ordinances were advanced to second reading, including the millage rate ordinance and two code updates.

• Approved IGA with Hall County for Hog Mountain Road maintenance (3-1)
• Approved Change Order #1 to Sol Construction contract for groundwater wells (4-0)
• Awarded $175,000 sewer main replacement contract to Civil Construction & Utilities (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for Hog Mountain Road/Falcon Pkwy stormwater project (4-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 788 (digital planning system) to second reading (4-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 789 (state-mandated plan review) to second reading (4-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 790 (millage rate 3.247) to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 18 and July 15 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the millage rate for Tax Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting includes a public hearing on the topic. An executive session may be held to discuss personnel, litigation, or property matters. The agenda is subject to change.

• Public Hearing: Millage Rate for Tax Year 2026; Fiscal Year 2027

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed millage rate for Tax Year 2026/Fiscal Year 2027. The FY2027 budget was developed using a millage rate of 3.247 mills, which would constitute a 1.82% tax increase and add about $11.02 annually for an average homestead property. No vote was taken on the millage rate; the meeting adjourned after the hearing.

• Held public hearing on proposed millage rate of 3.247 mills for FY2027
• Adjourned meeting at 9:08 a.m. (motion passed 3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss the roles of council and staff and the legal risks of social media posts. The body will also review the use of small meetings versus work sessions and methods for improving transparency. Future infrastructure needs will be discussed.

• Discussion on the role of Council and Staff
• Legal implications of personal and city social media posts
• Review of small meetings vs. work sessions
• Transparency improvement review
• Planning for future infrastructure needs

The Flowery Branch City Council held a special called meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Mayor McClellan and council members discussed the roles of council and staff, legal risks of social media, and agreed to eliminate non-quorum meetings to ensure all members receive the same information. They also discussed transparency in the 2027 budget process and future infrastructure needs, including the Hog Mountain Road IGA with Hall County. The meeting adjourned without any substantive action.

• Agreed to eliminate non-quorum meetings going forward
• Discussed roles of council and city manager (no action)
• Discussed social media legal risks (no action)
• Discussed transparency and 2027 budget (no action)
• Discussed Hog Mountain Road IGA with Hall County (no action)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will vote on second readings for two ordinances regarding perimeter fencing at the Hemingway Subdivision. The body will also consider a resolution to call a special election to fill a vacant council seat and an intergovernmental agreement for Hog Mountain Road maintenance.

• Second Read: Ordinances 702-A and 715-A (Hemingway Subdivision fencing)
• Consider Resolution 26-014 (Special election for vacant council seat)
• Consider Resolution 26-015 (Amendment to Installment Sale Agreement)
• Consider IGA with Hall County (Hog Mountain Road maintenance)
• Consider June 2026 Per Diems for Council Members

The council approved the second reading of Ordinances 702-A and 715-A, amending fencing conditions at the Hemingway subdivision, with Mayor McClellan casting the deciding vote (3-1). They also approved a resolution calling a special election for the vacant Post Three seat on November 3, 2026, and approved an amendment to an installment sale agreement adding Church Street properties to the Old Town redevelopment project. An intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for Hog Mountain Road maintenance failed due to lack of a motion second.

• Approved Ordinances 702-A and 715-A amending Hemingway fencing conditions (3-1, mayor's vote decisive)
• Approved Resolution 26-014 calling special election for Post Three vacancy on Nov 3, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-015 amending installment sale agreement to add 5611, 5615, 5621 Church St to Old Town project (3-0)
• IGA with Hall County for Hog Mountain Road maintenance failed (no second, no vote)
• Approved consent agenda for June per diems for Mayor and Council Members (3-0)

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The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget and related fiscal policies (Resolution 26-011). They will also hold a public hearing and first read on Ordinances 702-A and 715-A to modify rezoning approval conditions at Hemingway Subdivision concerning perimeter fencing. Other actions include awarding a contract for a Unified Development Code, writing off delinquent property taxes, and approving a reimbursement resolution for the Old Town Project acquisition. The meeting includes a work session followed by a voting session.

• Public hearing and first read for Ordinances 702-A and 715-A modifying rezoning conditions at Hemingway Subdivision (perimeter fencing)
• Consider Resolution 26-011 to adopt FY2027 Annual Budget and related fiscal plans
• Consider awarding contract to Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. for development of a Unified Development Code (Bid #26-006)
• Consider Resolution 26-012 for FY2026 delinquent property tax write-off
• Consider Resolution 26-013: Reimbursement Resolution for acquisition of Old Town Project

The Flowery Branch City Council adopted the FY2027 annual budget and related fiscal policies, awarded a contract for a Unified Development Code, approved delinquent property tax write-offs, and approved a reimbursement resolution for Old Town land acquisitions. The council also advanced Ordinances 702-A and 715-A to modify rezoning conditions at Hemingway Subdivision, replacing required privacy fencing with evergreen plantings, despite a failed motion to table them.

• Adopted FY2027 annual budget and fiscal policies (4-0)
• Awarded Unified Development Code contract to Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. (4-0)
• Advanced Ordinances 702-A and 715-A modifying Hemingway Subdivision fencing conditions (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 26-012 writing off delinquent property taxes older than seven years (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-013 for Old Town Project land acquisition reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including per diems and June 4 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Entered and exited executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 proposed budget during the work session, then in the voting session consider awarding a $777,000 road resurfacing contract to Allied Paving Contractors, a second reading of Ordinance 786 to add a definition for Mixed-Use Residential Over Business, and a lease agreement for 5521 Main Street with Madame Hangover. Consent agenda items include May 21 meeting minutes and a per diem payment.

• Public hearing on FY2027 proposed budget
• Awarding $777,000 road resurfacing contract to Allied Paving Contractors
• Second reading of Ordinance 786 – adding Mixed-Use Residential Over Business definition and zoning table update
• Lease agreement for 5521 Main Street with Madame Hangover
• Consent agenda: May 21, 2026 meeting minutes and Council Member Mezzanotte May per diem

The Flowery Branch City Council approved the 2026 Road Resurfacing Improvements Project contract with Allied Paving Contractors for $777,000, and passed the second reading of Ordinance 786 adding a definition for Mixed-Use Residential Over Business to the zoning table. The ordinance passed on a tie-breaking vote by Mayor McClellan after a 2-2 council split. The council also approved a lease agreement for 5521 Main Street with Madame Hangover and authorized the purchase of real estate from South Hall LLC during executive session.

• Approved $777,000 road resurfacing contract with Allied Paving Contractors (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance 786 adding Mixed-Use Residential Over Business definition (3-2, mayor tie-breaker)
• Approved lease agreement for 5521 Main Street with Madame Hangover (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of real estate from South Hall LLC (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 21, 2026 minutes and per diem (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and mixed-use definitions. Members will also consider the adoption of the City of Flowery Branch Comprehensive Plan and a wine and beer license application.

• Rezoning of 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road (Ordinance 784)
• Adoption of the City of Flowery Branch Comprehensive Plan (Resolution 26-010)
• Ordinance 786 to add Mixed-Use Residential Over Business definitions
• Wine & Beer License for Rarora Business LLC DBA: McEver Food Mart
• Discussion regarding the Alcohol Ordinance

The Flowery Branch City Council held a work session and voting session on May 21, 2026. The council advanced Ordinance 784, rezoning 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road to allow a 75-lot single-family subdivision, with a 3-2 vote. They also advanced Ordinance 786, which would add a mixed-use definition, to a second read after a motion to deny it failed. Resolution 26-010, adopting the city's Comprehensive Plan, was approved unanimously. The consent agenda was approved, including a wine and beer license for McEver Food Mart.

• Advanced rezoning for 75-lot subdivision at 4651/4665 Hog Mountain Road (3-2)
• Advanced mixed-use residential over business definition ordinance to second read (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 26-010 adopting the 2026 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including wine/beer license for McEver Food Mart (5-0)
• Approved May 7, 2026 council minutes (4-0, Vanderbilt abstained)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several rezoning requests and variances. The body will also discuss a budget amendment for FY2026 and a construction contract for groundwater well reactivation.

• Annexation and rezoning of 0 Sasser Road (95.842 acres) to Single Family Townhome (SF-TH)
• Variance for 0 Sasser Road to reduce minimum lot area from 3,500 to 2,600 square feet
• Rezoning of 0 McEver Road to Light Manufacturing and Industrial (M-1)
• Construction contract with Sol Construction, LLC for Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 Reactivation Project
• Resolution 26-009 for the Third Quarter Amendment to the FY2026 Budget

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a construction contract with Sol Construction, LLC for the Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 Reactivation Project, authorizing $950,000 from the remaining GEFA Drinking Water Loan and $755,128 from Water and Sewer Fund reserves. The council also approved amendments to the Sterling on the Lake PUD clarifying that convenience stores with fuel pumps are not permitted on commercial outparcels. Four ordinances related to the Sasser Road and McEver Road properties were removed from the agenda after the developer withdrew the applications.

• Approved $1.7M construction contract with Sol Construction for Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 reactivation (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 239-N/240-N clarifying convenience stores with fuel pumps are not permitted in Sterling on the Lake commercial areas (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-008 to join as amicus curiae in Chang v. City of Milton litigation (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-009, third quarter FY2026 budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Removed Ordinances 780, 781, 782, 783 from agenda after developer withdrawal

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called work session to review the FY27 budget. The body will also discuss per diem policies.

• FY27 Budget Review
• Per Diem Discussion

The Flowery Branch City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY2027 budget, which includes a 3% merit increase, two new positions, and a public hearing scheduled for June 4, 2026. The council also discussed per diem eligibility and voted to add a TAD allocation item to the agenda, despite concerns raised by Council Member Vanderbilt. No formal decisions were made on the budget or per diem; the only votes were to adopt the agenda and add the TAD item.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Added TAD allocation discussion to agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation (4-1, Vanderbilt opposed)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called work session to review a concept presentation for downtown redevelopment. The meeting includes a process overview, a discussion on the Comprehensive Plan, and a period for public comments and developer responses.

• Downtown Redevelopment Plan discussion
• Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Concept presentation and developer response

The Flowery Branch City Council held a work session to discuss a downtown redevelopment and comprehensive plan update, including four design concepts and a mixed-use plan with a parking garage. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with public comments heard and assurances that input would be considered.

• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, discussing and deciding on several infrastructure contracts and zoning clarifications. Key items include awarding a bid for the White Horse Creek Lift Station Rehabilitation, executing a construction contract for groundwater wells, and amending PUD conditions for Sterling on the Lake. The agenda also includes routine reports and consent items.

• Award Bid #26-003 to Pro Pump Solutions, LLC for White Horse Creek Lift Station Rehabilitation
• Execute construction contract with Sol Construction, LLC for Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 Reactivation Project
• Amend PUD conditions for commercial use section of Sterling on the Lake (Ordinance 239-N / 240-N)
• March 2026 per diem payments for Mayor McClellan and Council Member Mezzanotte
• Public hearing and discussion of Alcohol Ordinance Amendments

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and first readings for three ordinances related to 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road: annexation (Ordinance 774), rezoning (Ordinance 775), and variances (Ordinance 776). The council will also discuss a financial update on the Tax Allocation District and consider purchasing a Trimble X9 Scanner.

• First reading of Ordinance 774 for annexation of 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road
• First reading of Ordinance 775 for rezoning of 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road
• First reading of Ordinance 776 for variances at 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road
• Tax Allocation District financial update (presentation only)
• Consider purchase of Trimble X9 Scanner

The Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 774 to annex 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road into the city, but rejected the first readings of Ordinance 775 (rezoning to SF-TH) and Ordinance 776 (variances) in split votes. The Council also approved the purchase of a Trimble X9 Scanner and directed the City Attorney to begin negotiations with Hall County regarding road maintenance. Consent agenda and two ordinance second readings were approved unanimously.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 774 for annexation of 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road (4-1)
• Denied first reading of Ordinance 775 for rezoning to SF-TH (2-3)
• Denied first reading of Ordinance 776 for variances (2-3)
• Approved purchase of Trimble X9 Scanner (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney to negotiate with Hall County on road maintenance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 19, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 778 (text amendments) (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 779 (text amendments) (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, including public hearings on two zoning text amendments (Ordinances 778 and 779) and consideration of a pre-development agreement with Penn Hodge Properties for the Old Town Redevelopment Project. The council will also vote on a change order for lift station rehabilitation, appointments for Assistant Solicitor and Public Defender, and routine consent items.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 778 (text amendments to Article 37 – Variances and Article 38 – Administrative Variances)
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 779 (text amendments to Section 12.2 Public Hearing Procedures)
• Change Order #1 to contract with Cornerstone Mechanical, LLC for bid 25-005 Tidewater & Portsmouth Lift Stations Rehabilitation
• Resolution 26-006 to appoint Whitnie Riden as Assistant Solicitor
• Resolution 26-007 to appoint Benjamin Mozingo as Public Defender

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a pre-development agreement with Penn Hodge Properties for the Old Town Redevelopment Project, covering due diligence, feasibility, analysis, and preliminary design. The council also approved a $12,875 change order for lift station rehabilitation, appointed Whitnie Riden as Assistant Solicitor and Benjamin Mozingo as Public Defender, and passed first readings of two ordinances on variance procedures and public hearing procedures. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Chris Mundy absent.

• Approved Pre-Development Agreement with Penn Hodge Properties for Old Town Redevelopment Project (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Cornerstone Mechanical, LLC for Tidewater & Portsmouth Lift Stations Rehabilitation, increasing contract by $12,875 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-006 appointing Whitnie Riden as Assistant Solicitor (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-007 appointing Benjamin Mozingo as Public Defender (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 778 for text amendments to Articles 37 & 38 on variances (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 779 for text amendments to Section 12.2 Public Hearing Procedures (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 2026 per diem and March 5, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session followed by a voting session. The main items are a resolution amending the FY2026 budget for the first and second quarters, and a second amendment to a dewatered sludge and waste removal contract with Waste Eliminator, LLC. The council will also receive an update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project and hear department reports.

• Resolution 26-004: First and Second Quarter Amendments to the FY2026 Budget (adopted June 19, 2025)
• Second Amendment to Dewatered Sludge and Waste Removal Contract with Waste Eliminator, LLC
• Presentation: Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project by Archer Western
• Consent agenda: February 7 and February 19, 2026 meeting minutes; February 2026 per diem for Mayor McClellan

The Flowery Branch City Council approved Resolution 26-004, amending the FY2026 budget for the first and second quarters, and approved a second amendment to the dewatered sludge and waste removal contract with Waste Eliminator, LLC. Both items passed unanimously. The council also heard updates on the wastewater treatment plant expansion and public utilities projects.

• Approved Resolution 26-004, FY2026 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to dewatered sludge and waste removal contract with Waste Eliminator, LLC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and per diem (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on February 19, 2026. They will consider a change order for the Gainesville St. Elevated Water Tank Project, an award recommendation for the Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 Project, and professional engineering services for the 2026 Road Resurfacing Improvements Project. The council will also discuss the alcoholic beverage ordinance and its applicability, and vote on consent agenda items including per diem payments and meeting minutes.

• Change Order #2 to the Gainesville St. Elevated Water Tank Project with Phoenix Erectors and Fabricators
• Recommendation of Award for the Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 Project
• Professional Engineering Services for 2026 Road Resurfacing Improvements Project
• Discussion of Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Applicability, Emerging Requests, and Liquor Store Limitations
• January 2026 per diem payments for Council Member Charles Vanderbilt, Mayor Oliver McClellan, and Council Member Joseph Mezzanotte

The Flowery Branch City Council approved three items: a $17,763.41 decrease for the Gainesville St. water tank project, awarded the Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 project to Sol Construction LLC for $3,324,130, and approved ESG Engineering for the 2026 road resurfacing project. The council also terminated a contract with 4 Elephants Catering after executive session. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Change Order #2 for Gainesville St. water tank project, net decrease $17,763.41 (5-0)
• Awarded Groundwater Wells #4 & #5 project to Sol Construction LLC for $3,324,130 (5-0)
• Approved professional engineering services with ESG Engineering for 2026 road resurfacing (5-0)
• Terminated contract with 4 Elephants Catering (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called work session to discuss the FY2027 budget, a Tax Allocation District (TAD), the Flowery Branch Authority, public hearing procedures, planning and zoning topics (including PUDs, variances, and the UDC), and per diem policies. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. An executive session may be held for personnel, litigation, or property matters.

• FY2027 Budget Discussion
• TAD (Tax Allocation District) Discussion
• Flowery Branch Authority Discussion
• Planning and Zoning — PUD, Variances, and UDC Discussion
• Per Diem Discussion

The Flowery Branch City Council held a work session with no final votes on policy items. They discussed the FY2027 budget, TAD strategies, a potential Downtown Development Authority, public hearing procedures, UDC updates, and per diem eligibility. The only formal action was engaging Baggett & Hartley, LLC as City Attorney effective February 14, 2026, passed unanimously.

• Engaged Baggett & Hartley, LLC as City Attorney effective Feb 14, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to annex, rezone, and grant variances for properties at 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road. The council will also vote on accepting a public right-of-way at Sterling on the Lake and awarding a landscaping contract to Yellowstone Landscape, LLC. Several department reports are scheduled.

• Public hearings and first readings for Ordinances 774-777 (annexation, rezoning, variances) at 4651 and 4665 Hog Mountain Road
• Resolution 25-014 to accept public right-of-way at Pod Z - Sterling on the Lake
• Contract award to Yellowstone Landscape, LLC for landscaping services
• Consent agenda: approval of January 15, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider resolutions to close FY2025 capital project funds for local resources and water/wastewater, and an amendment to the dewatered sludge and waste removal contract with Waste Eliminator, LLC. The voting session also includes a second reading of Ordinance 773 on swimming pool regulations and approval of meeting minutes.

• Resolution 26-002: FY2025 closure of Local Resources Fund Capital Projects
• Resolution 26-003: FY2025 closure of Water and Wastewater Fund Capital Projects
• Amendment to Dewatered Sludge and Waste Removal Contract with Waste Eliminator, LLC
• Second Reading of Ordinance 773 to augment Section 11.10 — Swimming Pools
• Approval of January 7, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council approved an amendment to the dewatered sludge and waste removal contract with Waste Eliminator, LLC, to accommodate smaller dumpsters at the new Head Works, with an estimated weekly cost of $1,875 and a total increase of $37,500 for the budget year. The council also approved resolutions closing FY2025 capital projects for the Local Resources Fund and the Water and Wastewater Fund, with remaining funds to be allocated to future projects. Additionally, the council approved the second reading of Ordinance 773, which amends swimming pool regulations to align with state codes. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 26-002 closing FY2025 Local Resources Fund capital projects (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-003 closing FY2025 Water and Wastewater Fund capital projects (5-0)
• Approved amendment to dewatered sludge and waste removal contract with Waste Eliminator, LLC (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 773 amending swimming pool regulations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Entered and exited executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding its organizational meeting, including administering oaths to newly elected members and electing a Mayor Pro-Tem. During the work and voting sessions, the council will consider a first reading of Ordinance 773 to update swimming pool regulations, accept public right-of-way at three subdivisions, and approve a consulting agreement for wastewater services. The agenda also includes routine items such as per diem payments and meeting minutes.

• First reading of Ordinance 773 to amend Section 11.10 (Swimming Pools) for state code compliance
• Resolution 25-014 to accept public right-of-way at Pod Z, Sterling on the Lake
• Resolution 25-015 to accept public right-of-way at Pod Knutson, Sterling on the Lake
• Resolution 26-001 to accept public right-of-way at Sydney Square Subdivision
• Consulting agreement with Jimmy Dean for wastewater consulting services

The Flowery Branch City Council held its organizational meeting, swore in new members, and elected Chris Mundy as Mayor Pro-Tem. During the voting session, the council approved the first reading of Ordinance 773 (swimming pool regulations), accepted public right-of-way for Pod Knutson and Sydney Square Subdivision, and approved a wastewater consulting agreement with Jimmy Dean. Resolution 25-014 for Pod Z was tabled to February 5, 2026.

• Elected Chris Mundy as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 773 (swimming pools) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-015 accepting right-of-way at Pod Knutson (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-001 accepting right-of-way at Sydney Square Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement with Jimmy Dean for wastewater services (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 25-014 (Pod Z right-of-way) to Feb 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (per diems, minutes) (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway (unanimous)