Flowery Branch public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session to approve Ordinance 657, which updates zoning codes to align with the comprehensive plan and clarify building standards. They will also consider a resolution to change bank account signatories for the new city manager and hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 118 acres to allow multi-family housing.
- Second reading of Ordinance 658 for a special election call
- Ordinance 657 update to zoning ordinance for code alignment and building standards
- Resolution 21-021 to change bank account signatories for new city manager
- Public hearing and first reading of rezoning request by Bill Stark (6 parcels, 118 acres, M-1 to R-3)
- Approval of November and December 2021 council meeting minutes
The Flowery Branch City Council voted 4-0 to table a public hearing and first reading of a rezoning request by Bill Stark for six parcels totaling 118 +/- acres from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Multi-Family), moving it to January 6, 2022. The council also approved the second reading of Ordinance 657, updating the zoning ordinance to align with the 2021 comprehensive plan, and approved the second reading of Ordinance 658, calling a special election to fill the Post 2 seat vacated by Edward Asbridge, with the term ending December 31, 2023. Resolution 21-021, changing the signor on all bank accounts to new City Manager Tonya Parrish, was approved, and the consent agenda, including three sets of meeting minutes and the Mayor's per diem, passed 4-0. An FY2021 audit presentation reported an unqualified opinion, and no executive session was held.
- Tabled public hearing and first reading of Bill Stark's rezoning request (118 +/- acres, M-1 to R-3) to January 6, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 658 calling a special election for Post 2, term ending December 31, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 657 updating the zoning ordinance to align with the 2021 comprehensive plan (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-021 changing bank account signor to new City Manager Tonya Parrish (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda: November 4, November 18, December 2, 2021 meeting minutes and Mayor Mike Miller per diem (4-0)
- Adjourned at 6:53 pm (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session and work session, deciding on appointments for City Clerk, Judge, and City Manager, and considering a zoning ordinance update (Ordinance 657) and a special election call (Ordinance 658). The agenda includes public hearings and comments.
- Appointment of Shelia Cooper as City Clerk
- Resolution 21-020 to approve Graham McKinnon as Judge
- Ordinance 657: zoning text amendments to align with comprehensive plan and codify building standards
- First reading of Ordinance 658: call for special election
- Appointment of Tonya Parrish as City Manager
The Flowery Branch City Council approved Ordinance 657, an update to the zoning ordinance to align it with the recently adopted comprehensive plan and to clarify building standards. The council also approved the appointment of Tonya Parrish as City Manager and authorized Mayor Miller to execute the agreement. Shelia Cooper was appointed and sworn in as City Clerk, and Graham McKinnon was approved and sworn in as Judge. A first reading of Ordinance 658 calling for a special election to fill the Post 2 council seat vacated by Edward Asbridge was also approved.
- Approved appointment of Shelia Cooper as City Clerk (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-020 to approve Graham McKinnon as Judge (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 2022 Council Meeting Dates and Black and Veatch WWTP Interim Improvements Proposal (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Tonya Parrish as City Manager and authorized Mayor Miller to execute the agreement (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 657 updating the zoning ordinance to align with the comprehensive plan (4-0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance 658 calling for a special election to fill the unexpired Post 2 term ending December 31, 2023 (4-0)
- Entered executive session for pending or potential litigation (4-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, including naming the sole finalist for City Manager and considering two rezoning requests. One request by South Hall, LLC would rezone three parcels from Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) to Central Business District (CBD). Another by Keystone Development Services would rezone a .60-acre tract at 5415 Mulberry Street from TND to Highway Business (HB). The consent agenda includes meeting minutes, a Canon lease agreement, and a per diem for Mayor Mike Miller.
- Naming of sole finalist for City Manager
- Rezoning by South Hall, LLC: three parcels from TND to CBD
- Rezoning by Keystone Development Services: 5415 Mulberry Street, .60+/- acres, TND to HB
- Consent agenda: October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda: Canon lease agreement and Mayor Mike Miller per diem
The Flowery Branch City Council voted 4-0 to name Tonya Duncan Parrish as sole finalist for City Manager. The council also approved three ordinances (641, 642, 643) rezoning 5611, 5615 and 5621 Church Street from Traditional Neighborhood Development to Central Business District, each with an amendment adding board and batten to Condition 15, and approved Ordinance 656 rezoning 5415 Mulberry Street from Traditional Neighborhood to Highway Business. The consent agenda, including the October 21, 2021 minutes, a Canon lease agreement and the Mayor's per diem, was approved 4-0. No executive session was held and the meeting adjourned at 6:38 pm.
- Named Tonya Duncan Parrish as sole finalist for City Manager (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 641 rezoning 5611 Church Street from TND to CBD (4-0)
- Amended Ordinance 641 Condition 15 to add board and batten (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 642 rezoning 5615 Church Street from TND to CBD (4-0)
- Amended Ordinance 642 Condition 15 to add board and batten (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 643 rezoning 5621 Church Street from TND to CBD (4-0)
- Amended Ordinance 643 Condition 15 to add board and batten (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 656 rezoning 5415 Mulberry Street from TND to Highway Business (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider rezoning requests for properties on Thurmon Tanner Parkway and three parcels, a variance for fuel pumps at 6477 McEver Road, and a resolution for water/sewer rate changes effective January 1, 2022. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment for FY2022.
- Rezoning of three parcels from TND to CBD (South Hall, LLC)
- Rezoning of 0 Thurmon Tanner Parkway from HB to M1 (Hines Acquisitions, LLC)
- Variance for fuel pumps in front of structure at 6477 McEver Road (Blessing Trader, Inc.)
- Resolution 21-018: Water/sewer rate changes effective Jan 1, 2022
- Resolution 21-019: 1st Quarter Budget Amendment for FY2022
The City Council approved rezoning three Church Street parcels from Traditional Neighborhood Development to Central Business District for South Hall, LLC, and rezoned a portion of Thurmon Tanner Parkway from Highway Business to Light Industrial for Hines Acquisitions, LLC. It also approved water and sewer rate changes effective January 1, 2022, and a variance for fuel pumps at 6477 McEver Road. A $200,000 contribution for transportation improvements was added to the Hines ordinance via a development agreement.
- Approved Resolution 21-019, 1st Quarter Amendment to FY2022 Budget (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-018 for water/sewer rate changes effective January 1, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 641 rezoning 5611 Church Street from TND to CBD (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 642 rezoning 5615 Church Street from TND to CBD (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 643 rezoning 5621 Church Street from TND to CBD (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 652 rezoning 0 Thurmon Tanner Parkway from HB to M1 (3-1, Jarchow nay)
- Amended Ordinance 652 to add $200,000 transportation contribution development agreement (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 653 variance for fuel pumps in front of structure at 6477 McEver Road (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, deciding on several rezoning requests, a quarry annexation, insurance policies, water/sewer rate changes, and a hotel-motel tax increase. Public hearings and second readings are scheduled for the rezoning and annexation items.
- Rezone 5415 Mulberry Street (0.60 acre) from TND to HB
- Annex and rezone 9 parcels from Hall County AR III to M-2 for Vulcan Lands quarry
- Rezone 5205 Railroad Avenue from M1 to CBD
- Consider water/sewer rate changes effective Jan 1, 2022
- Second reading of Ordinance 379-C to raise hotel-motel tax to 8%
The City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of nine parcels of land from Hall County AR III to Flowery Branch M-2 and a conditional use permit for Vulcan Lands, Inc. to operate a quarry, all by unanimous votes. The council also approved a rezoning at 5415 Mulberry Street from Traditional Neighborhood District to Highway Business, a rezoning at 5205 Railroad Avenue from Light Industrial to Central Business District, and an amendment raising the hotel-motel tax to 8%. A resolution on water and sewer rate changes was discussed in the work session but no vote on it appears in the minutes; the council also approved insurance coverage documents and entered executive session for personnel and litigation matters.
- Approved Ordinance 654 annexing nine parcels from Hall County AR III to Flowery Branch M-2 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 655 rezoning the nine parcels to M-2 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-014 granting Vulcan Lands a conditional use permit to operate a quarry (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 656 rezoning 5415 Mulberry Street from TND to HB (4-0)
- Approved rezoning 5205 Railroad Avenue from M1 to CBD (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 379-C amendment raising hotel-motel tax to 8% (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including October 7, September 8, and October 6, 2021 minutes (4-0)
- Authorized Mrs. Gamble and Ms. Short to sign insurance coverage documents for employees (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and work sessions regarding several land use changes. Items include rezoning requests for Mulberry Street and Thurmon Tanner Parkway, as well as a potential quarry operation.
- Rezoning 5415 Mulberry Street from TND to HB (Keystone Development Services, LLC)
- Rezoning three parcels from TND to CBD (South Hall, LLC)
- Variance request for fuel pump placement at 6477 McEver Road (Blessing Trader, Inc.)
- Rezoning a portion of 0 Thurmon Tanner Parkway from HB to M1 (Hines Acquisitions, LLC)
- Annexation and rezoning of nine parcels for a quarry (Vulcan Lands, Inc.)
The Flowery Branch City Council voted to table the South Hall, LLC rezoning request for three parcels from TND to Central Business District until November 4, 2021, and approved the September 16, 2021 meeting minutes on consent. Rezoning requests from Keystone Development Services, Hines Acquisitions, and Vulcan Lands, plus a Blessing Trader variance request, were discussed in work session but no votes on them are recorded in these minutes. The council also met in executive session on personnel and real estate matters.
- Tabled South Hall, LLC rezoning (three parcels, TND to CBD) until November 4, 2021 (3-0)
- Approved September 16, 2021 meeting minutes on consent agenda (3-0)
- Entered executive session on personnel and real estate matters (3-0)
- Reconvened open session after executive session (3-0)
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a special called meeting to vote on a resolution declaring an emergency for public safety and property integrity, approve a change order with Summit Construction for the Mitchell Street Project, and amend the FY2022 budget. The meeting includes both a work session and a voting session for these items.
- Resolution declaring emergency for public safety and property integrity
- Change order with Summit Construction and Development, LLC for Mitchell Street Project
- Amendment to FY2022 budget
The City Council approved Resolution No. 21-016, which declares an emergency regarding the Mitchell Street Project. This action authorizes a change order with Summit Construction and Development, LLC and amends the FY 2022 budget to address public safety and infrastructure concerns.
- Approved Resolution No. 21-016 (4-0)
- Approved Mitchell Street project change order (4-0)
- Approved FY 2022 budget amendment (4-0)
- Entered executive session for real estate, litigation, and personnel (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session to consider several rezoning, annexation, and variance requests, including a proposed townhome community, a quarry operation, and commercial rezonings. The council will also vote on budget adjustments, intergovernmental agreements, and lease amendments.
- Annexation and rezoning of 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for a 152-lot townhome community by Fall Leaf Residential, LLC.
- Second reading to rezone 5512 McEver Road from NS to HB for JPC Design and Construction, LLC.
- Annexation and rezoning of nine parcels from Hall County AR III to M-2 with a conditional use permit for a quarry by Vulcan Lands, Inc.
- Rezoning of 0 Thurmon Tanner Parkway from HB to M1 by Hines Acquisitions, LLC.
- Variance request by Blessing Trader, Inc. to allow fuel pumps in front of the structure at 6477 McEver Road.
The City Council approved annexation and rezoning for a 152-townhome development by Fall Leaf Residential, LLC at 6495 and 6509 McEver Road, with a landscaping condition added. First readings were approved for a Vulcan Lands quarry annexation and rezoning (4-1, Jarchow opposed), a Hines Acquisitions industrial rezoning on Thurmon Tanner Parkway, a Railroad Avenue rezoning, and a fuel-pump variance at 6477 McEver Road. The council also approved a $60,063 Charter Communications franchise fee settlement, a TAD loan budget adjustment, an I-985 mowing agreement with Hall County, and two lease amendments.
- Approved annexation of 6495 McEver Road for townhomes (Ordinance 647, 4-0)
- Approved rezoning of 6495 McEver Road with turfed landscape strip condition (Ordinance 648, 4-0)
- Approved annexation of 6509 McEver Road for townhomes (Ordinance 649, 4-0)
- Approved rezoning of 6509 McEver Road with turfed landscape strip condition (Ordinance 650, 4-0)
- Approved rezoning of 5512 McEver Road from NS to HB for fast-food restaurant (Ordinance 645, 4-0)
- Approved first reading of Vulcan Lands quarry annexation and rezoning (Ordinances 654 and 655, 3-1, Jarchow opposed)
- Approved first reading of Hines Acquisitions rezoning of 0 Thurmon Tanner Parkway from HB to M1 (Ordinance 652, 4-0)
- Approved first reading of 5205 Railroad Avenue rezoning from M1 to CBD (Ordinance 651, 4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special called City Council meeting with no listed action items. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, an executive session, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions are specified in the agenda.
- Executive session scheduled
The City Council met in a special called session to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters and the acquisition or disposition of real estate. No other business was transacted during the meeting.
- Entered executive session (3-0)
- Exited executive session (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider annexing and rezoning two properties on McEver Road for a 152-lot townhome community, a rezoning request for three parcels from Traditional Neighborhood District to Central Business District, a contract with Peachtree Recovery Services, and two budget amendments. The agenda also includes consent items for meeting minutes and department reports.
- Annex and rezone 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for a townhome community (Fall Leaf Residential, LLC)
- Rezone three parcels from Traditional Neighborhood District (TND) to Central Business District (CBD) (South Hall, LLC)
- Contract with Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc.
- Resolution 21-013: Tenant Improvements/Leasing Commissions budget adjustment for FY2022
- Resolution 21-015: 4th Quarter budget amendment for FY2021
The City Council approved four ordinances (647-650) to annex and rezone 6495 and 6509 McEver Road from HB and ARIII to R-3 for a 152-townhome development by Fall Leaf Residential, LLC. All votes were 4-0. The council also accepted the withdrawal of a rezoning request by South Hall, LLC for three parcels from TND to CBD, approved a contract with Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc., and approved Resolution 21-013 adjusting the FY2022 budget for tenant improvements and leasing commissions, and Resolution 21-015 amending the FY2021 budget. The council added a condition for a 10% cap on rental units in the new subdivision, with the applicant agreeing but requesting flexibility for hardship cases.
- Approved Ordinance 647 to annex 6495 McEver Road (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 648 to rezone 6495 McEver Road (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 649 to annex 6509 McEver Road (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 650 to rezone 6509 McEver Road (4-0)
- Accepted withdrawal of South Hall, LLC rezoning request for three parcels from TND to CBD (4-0)
- Approved contract with Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-013: FY2022 budget adjustment for tenant improvements and leasing commissions (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-015: 4th Quarter Amendment to FY2021 budget (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on August 19, 2021. They will consider a request to operate an auto repair shop at a residentially zoned property, a rezoning request for a 2.08-acre tract, and a beer and wine license application. The agenda also includes routine department reports and public comments.
- Auto repair shop request at 5505 Gainesville Street (residentially zoned)
- Rezoning of 5512 McEver Road (2.08 acres) from NS to HB
- Beer and wine license for JP Flowery Branch at 5840 Phil Niekro Blvd
- Public comments limited to two minutes
The City Council approved a conditional use permit for an auto repair shop and the first reading of a rezoning request for a proposed fast-food restaurant. A beer and wine license application for a convenience store was also approved.
- Approved Beer and Wine License for Convenience Stores Inc. dba JP Flowery Branch (3-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for auto repair shop at 5505 Gainesville Street (3-0)
- Approved first reading of rezoning request for 5512 McEver Road from NS to HB (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a public hearing, work session, and voting session on multiple land-use requests, including a quarry annexation, an auto repair shop in a residential zone, and several rezoning applications. The council will also consider a road paving contract, a salary increase ordinance, and grant applications.
- Vulcan Lands, Inc. annexation/rezoning of 9 parcels for a quarry with conditional use permit
- Calvin Tanner request to operate auto repair shop at 5505 Gainesville Street (residentially zoned)
- Kevin Hobgood rezoning of 5205 Railroad Avenue from M1 to CBD
- Blessing Trader, Inc. variance for fuel pumps at 6477 McEver Road
- Resolution 21-011: FY2021 Road Paving Program contract award to Sunbelt Asphalt
The City Council approved Resolution 21-011 awarding the FY2021 road paving contract to Sunbelt Asphalt, the lowest of five bidders at $1,036,090.15. Council also approved a second reading of Ordinance #646 increasing Mayor and Council salaries, and approved a conditional use permit for Calvin Tanner's auto repair shop at 5505 Gainesville Street with a one-year sunset condition. A motion to deny the Fall Leaf, LLC annexation and rezoning request failed, and the first reading of the related ordinances was postponed to September 2, 2021. Resolution 21-012 regarding Charter Communications was tabled.
- Approved Resolution 21-011 awarding FY2021 paving contract to Sunbelt Asphalt for $1,036,090.15 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #646 salary increase for Mayor and Council (4-0)
- Approved CUP for Calvin Tanner auto repair shop at 5505 Gainesville Street with one-year sunset condition (3-1, Asbridge opposed)
- Motion to deny Fall Leaf, LLC annexation and rezoning failed (2-3)
- Postponed first reading of Fall Leaf, LLC ordinances 647, 648, 649, 650 to September 2, 2021 (3-2)
- Tabled Resolution 21-012 finding Charter Communications in violation of state law (4-0)
- Authorized application for FY2022 LMIG grant (4-0)
- Authorized research and application for grants with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session followed by a voting session. Items include a rezoning request, contracts for wastewater treatment plant services, a professional services contract, a conservation easement, acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act funds, and a salary increase ordinance for the mayor and council.
- Rezoning of 2.08 acres at 5512 McEver Road from NS to HB
- Clark, Patterson, and Lee proposal for wastewater treatment plant construction management
- Black and Veatch proposal for wastewater treatment facility capacity study
- Resolution 21-009: Mercer Group professional services contract and budget amendment
- Resolution 21-010: Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act funds
The Flowery Branch City Council approved meeting minutes and multiple new business items during its July 15, 2021 voting session. Decisions included authorizing wastewater treatment plant management and capacity studies, approving a recruitment contract for a new city manager, accepting American Rescue Plan Act recovery funds, and passing an ordinance to increase elected officials' salaries. The council also held a public hearing for a rezoning request on McEver Road.
- Approved June 3, June 10 (9 am and 6 pm), and June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Clark, Patterson, and Lee proposal for wastewater treatment plant construction management services (5-0)
- Approved Black and Veatch proposal for wastewater treatment facility capacity study (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-009 for Mercer Group professional services contract and budget amendment (5-0)
- Approved Woodfield Conservation Easement for trail system interconnectivity (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-010 for Local Recovery Assistance Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #646 to increase Mayor and Council salaries starting January 1, 2022 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold final votes on adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and setting the 2021 ad valorem tax rate. They will also consider multiple annexation and rezoning requests for properties on McEver Road, including a proposed townhome development by Fall Leaf Residential, LLC. Additional items include property exchanges, budget adjustments for digital sign repairs, and official adoption of the city’s comprehensive plan.
- Final vote on Ordinance 644 to adopt 3.264 millage rate for Tax Year 2021
- Final vote on Resolution 21-005 to adopt FY2022 annual budget
- Annexation and rezoning of 5575 McEver Road (Ordinances 639 & 640)
- Annexation and rezoning of 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for townhome development
- Budget adjustment for I-985 digital sign repairs (Resolution 21-006) with $13,000 quote
The City Council approved Resolution 21-005 adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget and Ordinance 644 setting the ad valorem tax rate at 3.264 mills, both by 5-0 votes. The budget adds seven new positions and includes a 2% cost-of-living and 1.75% step adjustment for existing employees. The council also approved annexation and rezoning for 5575 McEver Road, accepted a property exchange with Heritage Group Homes, LLC, and denied a budget adjustment for I-985 digital sign repairs. A townhome annexation and rezoning request for 6495 and 6509 McEver Road was withdrawn by the applicant.
- Approved Ordinance 644 adopting ad valorem tax rate of 3.264 mills for Tax Year 2021/FY2022 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-005 adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #639 annexing 5575 McEver Road (Tax Parcel #08111.003001B) (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #640 rezoning 5575 McEver Road from Hall County AIII to Flowery Branch A (5-0)
- Approved withdrawal of Fall Leaf Residential, LLC annexation and rezoning application for 6495 and 6509 McEver Road (5-0)
- Approved appraisals and values for real property exchange with Heritage Group Homes, LLC (5-0)
- Denied Resolution 21-006 I-985 Digital Sign Repairs Budget Adjustment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-008 2nd and 3rd Quarter Amendment to FY2021 Budget (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with two first public hearings: one to adopt an ad valorem (property) tax rate for Tax Year 2021/Fiscal Year 2022, and another to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget. The agenda includes three millage rate options (3.264, 3.116, and a presentation) and budget documents. Public comments are invited before adjournment.
- First public hearing on Ordinance 644 to adopt ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2021/FY2022 (millage rate options: 3.264 and 3.116)
- First public hearing on Resolution 21-005 to adopt FY2022 annual budget
- Public comments period
- Meeting at City Hall, 5410 West Pine Street, Flowery Branch, GA
The Flowery Branch City Council held a special called meeting on June 10, 2021, consisting of first public hearings on Ordinance 644 (ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2021/Fiscal Year 2022) and Resolution 21-005 (Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget). Staff presented the millage history and recommended keeping the millage rate at 3.264 mills, and presented the proposed FY2022 budget, which includes a 2% COLA and 1.75% STEP adjustment for existing employees and 7 new positions. No public comments were made, and no vote was recorded on either item; the only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which carried 5-0.
- No vote recorded on Ordinance 644 (millage rate) — first public hearing only
- No vote recorded on Resolution 21-005 (FY2022 budget) — first public hearing only
- Motion to adjourn at 9:24 am carried (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, with the main item being a second reading of a rezoning request to convert 118 acres from light industrial to multi-family residential for a new community of single-family homes and townhomes. The council will also consider first readings for a downtown rezoning, an annexation and rezoning on McEver Road, a hotel-motel tax increase to 8%, and a budget adjustment for I-985 sign repairs, plus property appraisals for a land exchange.
- Second reading of rezoning for 118 acres from M-1 to R-3 for residential community (ordinances 625-630)
- First reading of rezoning for three parcels from TND to CBD (South Hall, LLC)
- First reading of annexation and rezoning for 5575 McEver Road (ordinances 639, 640)
- First reading of Ordinance 279-C to increase hotel-motel tax to 8%
- Resolution 21-006 for I-985 digital sign repairs budget adjustment
The City Council approved Ordinance 644, adopting an ad valorem tax rate of 3.264 mills for Tax Year 2021/Fiscal Year 2022, the same rate the City has used since fiscal year 2016. The Council also approved first readings of four ordinances (635, 636, 637, 638) tied to Fall Leaf Residential, LLC's request to annex and rezone 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for a townhome community, with a tentative second read set for June 17, 2021. A first public hearing was held on Resolution 21-005, the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget, but no vote on the budget was recorded. All recorded votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved Ordinance 644 adopting a 3.264 mill ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2021/FY2022 (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 635 to annex 6495 McEver Road (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 636 to annex 6509 McEver Road (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 637 to rezone 6495 McEver Road (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 638 to rezone 6509 McEver Road (5-0)
- Held first public hearing on Resolution 21-005, the proposed FY2022 annual budget; no vote recorded
- Adjourned the voting session at 6:54 pm (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, with the main item being a second reading and vote on rezoning six parcels totaling 118 acres from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Multi-Family) for a residential community of single-family homes and townhomes. The council will also consider first readings for a rezoning of three parcels to Central Business District, annexation and rezoning of 5575 McEver Road, a hotel-motel tax increase to 8%, and a budget adjustment for I-985 digital sign repairs. Property appraisals for a land exchange with Heritage Group Homes, LLC will be considered.
- Second reading of rezoning for 118 acres from M-1 to R-3 (ordinances 625-630) for residential community
- First reading of rezoning for three parcels from TND to CBD (South Hall, LLC)
- First reading of annexation and rezoning ordinances #639 and #640 for 5575 McEver Road
- First reading of Ordinance 279-C to increase hotel-motel tax to 8%
- Resolution 21-006 for I-985 digital sign repairs budget adjustment
The City Council voted 4-0 to deny Bill Stark's request to rezone six parcels totaling 118 +/- acres from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Multi-Family) for a single-family and townhome community (Ordinances 625-630). The council voted 4-0 to approve South Hall, LLC's request to rezone three parcels from Traditional Neighborhood District (TND) to Central Business District (CBD), with questions and concerns about the tree and elevations to be addressed before the second read. The council also approved Ordinance #639 (annexation) and Ordinance #640 (rezoning) for Curtis and Carol Iocca at 5575 McEver Road, and approved the first reading of Ordinance 279-C raising the Hotel-Motel Tax to 8%. Resolution 21-006 for I-985 digital sign repairs was tabled until June 17, 2021.
- Denied Bill Stark rezoning of six parcels (118 +/- acres) from M-1 to R-3, Ordinances 625-630 (4-0)
- Approved South Hall, LLC rezoning of three parcels from TND to CBD (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #639 annexation for Curtis and Carol Iocca at 5575 McEver Road (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #640 rezoning for Curtis and Carol Iocca at 5575 McEver Road (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 279-C raising Hotel-Motel Tax to 8% (4-0)
- Tabled Resolution 21-006 I-985 digital sign repairs budget adjustment to June 17, 2021 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Entered executive session for pending or potential litigation at 7:34 pm (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, with first reads of two rezoning requests: one to modify conditions on a PUD parcel and another to rezone 118 acres from light industrial to multi-family for a residential community. The council will also consider a budget adjustment for repairs to 5318 Railroad Ave and The Depot, and make interim appointments.
- First read of rezoning for tax parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions (NNP-Looper Lake, LLC)
- First read of rezoning six parcels (118+/- acres) from M-1 to R-3 for single-family and townhomes (Bill Stark), ordinances 625-630
- Resolution 21-004: Budget adjustment for 5318 Railroad Ave and The Depot repairs
- Heritage Homes Group, LLC Land Exchange Amendment
- Appointment of Vickie Short as Interim City Manager and Shelia Cooper as Interim Assistant City Clerk
The Flowery Branch City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request for a residential community on Mulberry Street, accepted the withdrawal of another rezoning application, and approved budget adjustments for building repairs. The council also approved the Heritage Homes Group land exchange amendment and appointed interim city officials.
- Approved May 6, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes and Mayor Mike Miller Per Diem (4-0)
- Approved withdrawal of NNP-Looper Lake, LLC rezoning application for tax parcel 15047 000885 (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Stark Enterprises rezoning request for six parcels totaling 118 acres from M-1 to R-3 (3-1)
- Approved Heritage Homes Group, LLC Land Exchange Agreement (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-004 budget adjustment of $31,300 from Public Works to City Hall/Buildings for 5318 Railroad Avenue and The Depot repairs (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Vickie Short as Interim City Manager and bank signor on Renasant Bank accounts (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Shelia Cooper as Interim Assistant City Clerk (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to consider a rezoning application for tax parcel 15047 000885. The meeting also includes discussions regarding an intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for municipal elections and a new ethics resolution.
- Rezoning application by NNP-Looper Lake, LLC for tax parcel 15047 000885
- Hall County Intergovernmental Agreement to Conduct Municipal Elections
- Resolution 21-003 Certified City of Ethics
- Mayor Miller Per Diem
City Council approved a consent agenda including an intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for municipal elections and a resolution to recertify as a City of Ethics. The council also held a work session regarding a rezoning application for townhomes.
- Approved Hall County Intergovernmental Agreement to Conduct Municipal Elections (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-003 Certified City of Ethics (4-0)
- Approved April 1, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes (4-0)
- Approved Mayor Miller Per Diem (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on April 15, 2021. Key items include a second public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, a rezoning request for six parcels totaling 118 acres from light industrial to multi-family residential, and several contract awards. The council will also consider a sewer easement, a temporary sewer construction license agreement, and a development agreement with FB Partners.
- Rezoning of six parcels (118 acres) from M-1 to R-3 for single-family homes and townhomes (Ordinances 625-630)
- Award of contract for City-Wide Sign Project
- Bell Drive sewer easement for Mayor's signature
- License Agreement for Temporary Sewer Construction
- Award of contract for Large Meter Replacement Project
The City Council approved contracts for city-wide signage and large water meter replacements. The council also authorized the Mayor to sign a sewer easement and a development agreement with FB Partners. A rezoning request for 118 acres was tabled.
- Approved $94,625.00 contract for City-wide Signs Project to Signs. Etc. (5-0)
- Approved $49,600.00 contract for Large Meter Replacement Project to The Dickerson Group (5-0)
- Approved Mayor's signature on FB Partners Development Agreement (5-0)
- Approved Mayor's signature on Bell Drive sewer easement (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including March 18, 2021 minutes and Temporary Sewer Construction License Agreement (5-0)
- Tabled rezoning request for 118 +/- acres from M-1 to R-3 until May 20th (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and a work session to consider two rezoning requests: one to annex and rezone 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for a townhome community, and another to modify conditions on a PUD at tax parcel 15047 000885. The council will also consider a beer and wine license for JP McEver Road and an AED budget adjustment. The voting session includes consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and the mayor's per diem.
- Public hearing: annex and rezone 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for townhome community (Fall Leaf Residential, LLC)
- Public hearing: rezone tax parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions (NNP-Looper Lake, LLC)
- Beer and wine license for JP McEver Road at 5512 McEver Road, Ste. 104
- AED budget adjustment request
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and mayor per diem
The Flowery Branch City Council approved a consent agenda that included a beer and wine license for JP McEver Road and prior meeting minutes, then approved moving $10,000 from the Council and Mayor's budget to Police-Small Equipment to buy six AED devices. Two public hearings were held on proposed townhome developments — Fall Leaf Residential's annexation and rezoning of 6495 and 6509 McEver Road, and NNP-Looper Lake's rezoning of parcel 15047 000885 — but no votes were taken on either; staff recommended approval of both. The council also entered executive session for real estate acquisition/disposition matters and adjourned at 8:34 pm.
- Approved consent agenda including beer/wine license for JP McEver Road at 5512 McEver Road, Ste. 104 (5-0)
- Approved budget adjustment moving $10,000 from Council and Mayor's budget to Police-Small Equipment for six AED devices (5-0)
- Approved entering executive session for real estate acquisition/disposition (5-0)
- Approved reconvening open session (5-0)
- Approved adjournment at 8:34 pm (5-0)
- No vote taken on Fall Leaf Residential annexation/rezoning of 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for 173 townhomes; staff recommended approval with conditions
- No vote taken on NNP-Looper Lake rezoning of parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions for ~65 townhomes; staff recommended approval
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session to finalize two rezoning requests (Ordinance 623 and Ordinances 631–634) and adopt minor updates to utility rates (Resolution 20-020). The meeting also includes department reports and a presentation on the city’s transparency website.
- Rezone 118 acres from M-1 to R-3 for a residential community at Bill Stark’s request
- Second reading of Ordinances 631–634 for variances at 6026 Lights Ferry Road and three Morrow Drive addresses
- Second reading of Ordinance 623 for Bret Clark’s McEver mixed-use rezoning
- Adopt minor updates to Utility Rates Resolution 20-020 effective March 18, 2021
- Quarter 2 FY2021 financial update and ClearGov transparency presentation
The City Council approved Ordinance 623, a rezoning at 5519 McEver Road from Agriculture to Highway Business and Multi-family for a mixed-use townhome and commercial development, as submitted and conditioned by staff. It also approved variance ordinances 631-634 for 6026 Lights Ferry Road and 6040, 6041, and 6043 Morrow Drive, allowing homes on existing legal non-conforming lots. The council approved minor updates to utility rates Resolution 20-020 and a consent agenda item for Mayor Miller's per diem. A rezoning request by Bill Stark for 118 acres from Light Industrial to Multi-Family was discussed in the work session but no vote was recorded.
- Approved Ordinance 623 rezoning 5519 McEver Road from A to HB and R-3 for mixed-use (4-0)
- Approved variance ordinances 631, 632, 633, 634 for 6026 Lights Ferry Road and 6040, 6041, 6043 Morrow Drive (4-0)
- Approved amendment to utility rates Resolution 20-020 clarifying FSSDC and temporary disconnections (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Mayor Miller per diem (4-0)
- Adjourned at 7:36 pm (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with a work session and a voting session. The sole item on the agenda is an addendum to the installment sale agreement with the Gainesville-Hall Development Authority for the redevelopment of Old Town. The council will discuss the addendum in the work session and then vote on it in the voting session.
- Addendum to Installment Sale Agreement with Gainesville-Hall Development Authority for Old Town redevelopment
- Work session and voting session on the addendum
The City Council approved an addendum to an installment agreement with the Gainesville-Hall Development Authority. This action allows the City to act as an agent for the authority to contract for public improvement construction in Old Town.
- Approved Addendum to the Installment Agreement with the Gainesville-Hall County Development Authority (4-0)
- Entered executive session for real estate acquisition (4-0)
- Reconvened open session (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session on a rezoning request to change 118 acres from light industrial to multi-family residential for a housing development. The council will also discuss a conditional use permit for a car wash, a mixed-use rezoning, variance requests for four properties, and a land exchange. A voting session will follow to act on several items, including the car wash permit and variance ordinances.
- Rezoning of six parcels (118 acres) from M-1 to R-3 for single-family homes and townhomes
- Conditional Use Permit for a car wash in Highway Business District
- First read of Ordinances 631-634 for variances at 6026 Lights Ferry Road and 6040, 6041, 6043 Morrow Drive
- Land exchange agreement with Heritage Homes Group
- Work session discussion on Ordinance 623 (Bret Clark mixed-use rezoning)
The Flowery Branch City Council approved the consent agenda, a conditional use permit for a car wash, and a land exchange agreement with Heritage Homes Group during its voting session on March 4, 2021. The council also approved first reads for variance requests on Lights Ferry Road and Morrow Drive, and discussed multiple proposed residential and mixed-use rezonings.
- Approved February 4, 2021 meeting minutes and Mayor Mike Miller per diem (5-0)
- Approved first read for variance requests for 6026 Lights Ferry Road and 6040, 6041, and 6043 Morrow Drive (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit Resolution 21-002 for a car wash by JPC Design and Construction (5-0)
- Approved Mayor's signature on the Heritage Homes Group, LLC Land Exchange Agreement (5-0)
- Approved entering and reconvening from executive session for property acquisition (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on February 18, 2021. They will consider a conditional use permit for a car wash and a rezoning for a mixed-use development, along with variance requests and monthly department reports.
- Conditional Use Permit for car wash by JPC Design and Construction in Highway Business District
- First reading of Ordinance 2020-623, rezoning by Bret Clark for McEver mixed-use
- Variance requests for 6026 Lights Ferry Road and 6040, 6041, 6043 Morrow Drive by Hillgrove Homes
- Monthly reports from City Manager, Finance, Planning, Police, Public Works, Water/Wastewater
The Flowery Branch City Council voted 5-0 to table a conditional use permit for a car wash proposed by Jeremy Crosby of JPC Design and Construction to the March 4 work and voting sessions, after discussion about traffic patterns and a revised site plan. The council also voted 5-0 to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2020-623, a rezoning request by Bret Clark for 5519 McEver Road (11.34+/- acres) from Agriculture to Highway Business and R-3 for a mixed-use townhome and commercial project; final layout and conditions are to be finalized before a final vote. The council approved the January 21, 2021 meeting minutes on consent, entered executive session at 8:16 pm for property acquisition, reconvened at 9:26 pm, and adjourned at 9:27 pm. No vote was taken on the Hillgrove Homes variance requests for 6026 Lights Ferry Road and 6040, 6041, and 6043 Morrow Drive; those are scheduled for a first vote March 4 and final vote March 18.
- Tabled car wash conditional use permit (JPC Design and Construction) to March 4 work and voting sessions (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2020-623 rezoning 5519 McEver Road from Agriculture to Highway Business and R-3 for mixed-use development (5-0)
- Approved January 21, 2021 meeting minutes on consent agenda (5-0)
- Entered executive session for property acquisition at 8:16 pm (5-0)
- Reconvened open session at 9:26 pm (5-0)
- Adjourned at 9:27 pm (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session on a rezoning request for six parcels totaling 118+ acres from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Multi-Family) for a residential community of single-family homes and townhomes. The applicant has requested the case be tabled until the March 4, 2021 meeting. The council will also discuss a stormwater utility and impact fees, a new Operations Development Charge, and several staffing requests. The voting session includes approval of a lease with American Eagle Mortgage, a Leads on Line contract, and GEFA loan documents.
- Rezoning request by Bill Stark for 118+ acres from M-1 to R-3 for residential community (tabled to March 4)
- Variance requests for four properties by Hillgrove Homes
- Discussion of Ordinance #2020-623 rezoning by Bret Clark (McEver mixed-use)
- Consider approval of New Operations Development Charge
- Lease with Lend USA, LLC d/b/a American Eagle Mortgage for 5514 Main Street
The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute loan documents for a $23.3 million sanitary sewer system improvement project. Council also approved a lease extension for American Eagle Mortgage and a criminal data contract. A proposed New Operations Development Charge was denied.
- Approved $23.3M GEFA loan for Wastewater Plant Expansion (5-0)
- Denied New Operations Development Charge (5-0)
- Approved lease extension for Lend USA, LLC d/b/a American Eagle Mortgage at 5514 Main Street (5-0)
- Approved Leads on Line criminal data contract for $792 (current year) and $2,113 (FY 22) (5-0)
- Approved January 7, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Tabled rezoning request for 118 +/- acres from M-1 to R-3 until March 4, 2021
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss and vote on a new Operations Development Charge and the second reading of Ordinance 21-624 regarding 2021 General Election qualifying fees. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2021 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) program and the renewal of a local state emergency declaration.
- Resolution 21-001: Declaration of Local State Emergency Renewal
- Ordinance 21-624: Publishing of 2021 General Election Qualifying Fees
- Approval of New Operations Development Charge
- Fiscal Year 2021 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) Program
The Flowery Branch City Council approved the renewal of the local state emergency declaration and the second reading of Ordinance 21-624, which sets qualifying fees for the 2021 municipal elections. The council also authorized staff to apply for and accept FY2021 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant funds for road paving. Approval of a new operations development charge was tabled until February 4, 2021, pending further research.
- Approved Resolution 21-001 Declaration of Local Emergency with amended dates (5-0)
- Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 21-624 setting 2021 election qualifying fees (5-0)
- Approved motion to apply for and accept FY2021 LMIG funds for road paving (5-0)
- Approved amendment to prepare bid package for LMIG road paving funds (5-0)
- Tabled approval of New Operations Development Charge until Feb 4, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Dec 17, 2020 minutes and 2021 Regulatory Event Dates (5-0)
- Entered executive session for real estate, litigation, and personnel issues (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session, then a voting session. They will consider a conditional use permit for a car wash, first readings of two rezonings, second readings of two other rezonings, a new operations development charge, an intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for GIS services, and an ordinance setting 2021 election qualifying fees. The agenda also includes routine items like surplus vehicle auction and department reports.
- Conditional Use Permit for car wash by JPC Design and Construction in Highway Business District
- First reading of Ordinance #2020-623: rezoning by Bret Clark for McEver mixed-use
- Second reading of Ordinance #20-621 and #20-622: rezoning requests by Eberly & Associates for Falcon Parkway
- New Operations Development Charge
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Hall County for GIS services
The City Council approved two rezoning requests from Eberly & Associates (Ordinances 20-621 and 20-622) for parcels on Falcon Parkway, changing them from Agricultural to Light Industrial for a distribution facility and office. Council also approved a GIS intergovernmental agreement with Hall County, the first reading of Ordinance 21-624 setting 2021 election qualifying fees, and a consent agenda to surplus and auction vehicles. Public hearings were held on a proposed car wash (CUP) and a mixed-use rezoning at 5519 McEver Road (Ordinance 2020-623), but no votes were taken on those items; the car wash and McEver Road rezoning are scheduled for votes on February 18. A proposal to hire an Events Coordinator was tabled until the next council meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 20-621 rezoning Falcon Parkway parcels from Agricultural to Light Industrial (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 20-622 rezoning Falcon Parkway parcels from Agricultural to Light Industrial (5-0)
- Approved GIS intergovernmental agreement with Hall County (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-624 setting 2021 election qualifying fees: Mayor $180, Posts 3/4/5 $144 each (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda to surplus and auction vehicles through Gov Deals (5-0)
- Tabled Events Coordinator position discussion until next council meeting
- Held public hearing on car wash CUP; no vote taken, vote scheduled February 18
- Held public hearing on Ordinance 2020-623 mixed-use rezoning at 5519 McEver Road; no vote taken, vote scheduled February 18