Flowery Branch public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing on six variance requests for properties on Lights Ferry Road and vote on second readings for two ordinances, including one to establish new public works roles. The meeting also includes discussions on rejecting bids for a wastewater facility and purchasing fleet vehicles.

• Public hearing on six variance requests (Ordinances 678–683) for properties at 6005–6018 Lights Ferry Road
• Second reading of Ordinance 672 for a self-storage facility at 4153 Falcon Parkway
• Second reading of Ordinance 677 to establish Director of Public Works and Utilities roles
• Consideration of rejecting all bids for Wastewater Reclamation Facility and issuing RFQ for CMAR
• Purchase of two fleet vehicles using SPLOST VIII funds for public safety and community development

The Flowery Branch City Council voted to reject all bids for the Wastewater Reclamation Facility and directed staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for a Construction Manager at Risk. The council also approved the FY2024 budget calendar, two new fleet vehicles, and a fourth-quarter budget amendment. A conditional use permit for a self-storage facility was tabled to January 5, 2023.

• Rejected all bids for Wastewater Reclamation Facility and issued RFQ for CMAR (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 Budget Calendar (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two fleet vehicles using SPLOST VIII and Local Resources Fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-022 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment FY2022 (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 672 (self-storage at 4153 Falcon Parkway) until January 5, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 677 establishing Director of Public Works and Utilities, Manager of Public Works, and Manager of Public Utilities (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider two conditional use permit requests for self-storage facilities and discuss conceptual improvements for the McEver Road and Gaines Ferry Road intersection. The meeting also includes discussions on employee insurance for 2023 and a new ordinance regarding public works leadership roles.

• First reading of Ordinance 672 for a self-storage facility at 4153 Falcon Parkway
• First reading of Ordinance 674 for a self-storage facility at 6401 McEver Road
• Conceptual intersection improvements at McEver Road and Gaines Ferry Road
• First reading of Ordinance 677 establishing Public Works and Utilities leadership roles
• First amendment to the FB Main Street lease agreement with 4 Elephants Catering, LLC

The Flowery Branch City Council approved first readings of ordinances for two self-storage facilities, a new public works department structure, and several other items. The council also approved employee insurance for 2023 and conceptual intersection improvements at McEver and Gaines Ferry roads. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 672 (CUP for self-storage at 4153 Falcon Parkway) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 674 (CUP for self-storage at 6401 McEver Road) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 677 (establishing Director of Public Works and Utilities, Manager of Public Works, Manager of Public Utilities) (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to FB Main Street lease with 4 Elephants Catering, LLC (extending agreement by 90 days) (5-0)
• Approved employee insurance for calendar year 2023 (5-0)
• Approved conceptual intersection improvements at McEver Road and Gaines Ferry Road (roundabouts and right-turn lanes) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (November 17 minutes, Mayor's per diem, 2023 meeting dates) (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a public hearing on a request from VM&R, LLC to rezone two parcels from Agricultural (A) to Highway Business (HB) at HF Reed and Falcon Pkwy. In the voting session, the council will consider the first read of Ordinance 672, a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility at 4153 Falcon Parkway. The agenda also includes routine department reports and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: VM&R, LLC rezoning of two parcels from Agricultural (A) to Highway Business (HB) at HF Reed and Falcon Pkwy
• First read of Ordinance 672: Conditional Use Permit for self-storage facility at 4153 Falcon Parkway by BLT Martin Road, LLC
• Consideration of November 3, 2022 City Council meeting minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council held a public hearing on a request to rezone 13.87 acres from Agricultural to Highway Business for a convenience store with gas pumps, but took no vote. The council voted unanimously to table Ordinance 672, a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility at 4153 Falcon Parkway, until December 1, 2022. The consent agenda, including approval of the November 3 meeting minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov. 3, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 672 (self-storage CUP at 4153 Falcon Parkway) until Dec. 1, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on November 3, 2022. They will consider a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility, two rezoning requests (one tabled), a traffic study, a probation services contract, and water/sewer rate changes. The voting session includes a second reading of an ordinance amending the insurer licensing fee and approval of meeting minutes and mayor's per diem.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit by Coro Realty for self-storage at 6401 McEver Road
• Public hearing to rezone 5408 and 5416 Gainesville Street from R-1 to TND (Edge City Properties)
• Public hearing to rezone two parcels from Agricultural to Highway Business (VM&R, LLC) - requested to be tabled
• Consideration of contract with Georgia Probation Management, Inc. for probation services
• Resolution 22-021 for water/sewer rate changes effective Jan 1 and July 1, 2023

The City Council approved Resolution 22-021 to increase water and sewer rates by 8.7% effective January 1 and July 1, 2023. Council also approved a contract for probation services and an amendment to the insurer licensing fee.

• Approved Resolution 22-021 for water sewer rate increases (5-0)
• Approved contract with Georgia Probation Management, Inc. for probation services (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 671 amending the Insurer Licensing Fee (5-0)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes and Mayor's October per diem (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning request from VM&R, LLC to November 17, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings on two land-use requests: rezoning 5205 Railroad Avenue from Central Business District to Highway Business, and a Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility at 4153 Falcon Parkway. The council will also consider first reading of Ordinance 671 amending the insurer licensing fee, and approve meeting minutes. Department reports and public comments are scheduled.

• Public hearing: Rezone 5205 Railroad Avenue from CBD to Highway Business (applicant Kevin Hobgood)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for self-storage at 4153 Falcon Parkway (BLT Martin Road, LLC)
• First reading of Ordinance 671, amendment to Insurer Licensing Fee
• Consider October 6, 2022 City Council meeting minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council held a work session and voting session on October 20, 2022. The council approved the consent agenda and the first reading of Ordinance 671, an amendment to the Insurer Licensing Fee. A rezoning request for 5205 Railroad Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant, and a public hearing was held for a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility at 4153 Falcon Parkway, with no vote taken at this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 671, Insurer Licensing Fee amendment (4-0)
• Rezoning request for 5205 Railroad Avenue withdrawn by applicant
• Public hearing held for CUP for self-storage facility at 4153 Falcon Parkway; no vote taken

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on October 6, 2022. Key items include a resolution authorizing $30,000,000 in revenue bonds for the wastewater treatment plant expansion, several resolutions on fees and awards, and lease amendments for two downtown businesses. The council will also consider second reading of an alcohol licensing ordinance amendment and approve meeting minutes and per diem.

• Resolution authorizing $30,000,000 revenue bonds for wastewater treatment plant expansion
• Resolution 22-017: Alcoholic beverage fees
• Resolution 22-018: Generator, Hazard Mitigation Grant Project Award
• Resolution 22-019: Flowery Branch Market outdoor furniture award
• Ordinance 671: Insurer licensing fee amendment

The City Council approved several resolutions, including updates to alcoholic beverage fees, a hazard mitigation grant award for a generator, and outdoor furniture purchases for the Flowery Branch Market. The council also removed a wastewater treatment plant revenue bond resolution from the agenda, approved lease amendments for downtown businesses, and accepted an electronic file disclaimer with Infratec Consultants.

• Removed wastewater treatment plant revenue bond resolution from work session and voting session (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including prior minutes and mayor's per diem (5-0)
• Approved Second Reading of Ordinance 504-C, Amending Alcohol Licensing Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-017 for alcoholic beverage fees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-018 for generator hazard mitigation grant project award (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-019 for Flowery Branch Market outdoor furniture award to Atlanta Teak Furniture for $28,058.10 (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to FB Main Street Master Condominium Shopping Center Lease Agreement with The Social Peach Boutique, LLC and El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on September 15, 2022. Key items include a second reading of a rezoning request for a 60.79-acre tract at 5183 Gainesville Street, a speed zone ordinance, an alcohol licensing amendment, and a wastewater treatment contract with Suez. The council will also hear department reports and public comments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 670 to rezone 60.79 acres at 5183 Gainesville Street from Agricultural (A) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Second reading of Ordinance 447-C, a Speed Zone Ordinance
• Ordinance 504-C amending the Alcohol Licensing Ordinance
• Consideration of contract with Suez for an MBR Wastewater Treatment Solution
• Presentation of potential funding for Wastewater Treatment Plant

City Council denied a request to rezone 60.79 acres on Gainesville Street to a Planned Unit Development. The Council approved an emergency wastewater treatment contract with Suez and passed ordinances regarding speed zones and alcohol licensing.

• Denied rezoning of 5183 Gainesville Street from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development (2-3)
• Approved Ordinance 447-C, a Speed Zone Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 504-C, Amending the Alcohol Licensing Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved emergency contract with Suez for MBR Wastewater Treatment Solution pending City Attorney approval (5-0)
• Approved August 29, 2022 Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session to consider a request from Sparrow Acquisitions, LLC to rezone three properties totaling 14.55 acres from Highway Business to Residential Multi-Family. The council will also discuss a speed zone ordinance, a change order for the Farmers Market Project, and a climate resiliency plan, among other items.

• Public hearing on Sparrow Acquisitions, LLC rezoning of 14.55 acres from Highway Business (HB) to Residential Multi-Family (R-3)
• First reading of Ordinance 447-C, a Speed Zone Ordinance
• Consider approving Change Order #5 to the Farmers Market Project
• Resolution 22-016 adopting a Climate Resiliency Plan prepared by Clark Patterson Lee
• Unfinished business: Ordinance 670 to rezone 60.79 acres at 5183 Gainesville Street from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development

The City Council approved a Climate Resilience Action Plan and a speed zone ordinance for C.W. Davis Middle School. Council also accepted several miles of roadways and stormwater structures from two subdivisions and approved a change order for the Farmers Market Project.

• Approved Resolution 22-016 adopting the Climate Resiliency Plan (5-0)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 447-C to modify C.W. Davis Middle School speed zone (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #5 for the Farmers Market Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-014 to accept 3.21 miles of roads and stormwater structures in Sterling on the Lake (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-015 to accept 1.305 miles of roads and stormwater structures in Beacon Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes and Mayor's August per diem (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss a presentation on the Wastewater Treatment Plant during a work session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

During a work session on wastewater treatment, the Mayor directed staff to stop issuing new sewer permits until further notice. This follows a report that a low bid for a treatment facility upgrade came in at $52M, significantly exceeding the $22M budget.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (4-0)
• Mayor directed staff not to issue any more sewer permits until further notice
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding land use and zoning changes. These items include second readings for multi-family rezoning on Mulberry Street and Chattahoochee Street, as well as first readings for new annexation and rezoning requests.

• Second read of Ordinances 665 and 666 to rezone 5674 and 5740 Mulberry Street to R-3 Multi-Family
• Second read of Ordinance 667 to rezone 5224 Chattahoochee Street from R-1 to R-3 Multi-Family
• First read of ordinance for Shadow Stone Partners, LLC to annex and rezone 14.27 acres to PUD
• First read of Ordinance 670 to rezone 60.79 acres at 5183 Gainesville Street to R-3 Multi-Family

The City Council approved rezoning requests for properties on Mulberry Street and Chattahoochee Street, approved first reading for a Gainesville Street rezoning, and denied an annexation and rezoning request for a tract on tax parcel 08100 001003A. The council also approved the consent agenda, heard department reports, and held an executive session for real estate matters.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 4, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 665 to rezone 5674 Mulberry Street from R-2 to R-3 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 665 regarding landscape plan and light poles (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 666 to rezone 5740 Mulberry Street from R-2 to R-3 with landscape conditions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 667 to rezone 5224 Chattahoochee Street from R-1 to R-3 (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance 688 for annexation and rezoning of tax parcel 08100 001003A (3-2)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 670 to rezone 5183 Gainesville Street from Agricultural to R-3 (4-1)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a work session and voting session. They will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from Sparrow Acquisitions for three properties, discuss two rezoning ordinances for Mulberry Street properties, and consider a police K9 program and a resolution to purchase property at 4755 Atlanta Highway. The voting session will also include consent agenda items like meeting minutes and mayor per diem.

• Public hearing: Sparrow Acquisitions rezoning of 14.55 acres from Highway Business to Residential Multi-Family (R-3)
• Discussion of Ordinances 665 and 666: rezoning two tracts on Mulberry Street (5674 and 5740) from R-2 to R-3
• Consideration of Flowery Branch Police Department K9 Program
• Resolution 22-013 to purchase real property and wells at 4755 Atlanta Highway (Lots 1-4)
• Consent agenda: July 21, 2022 meeting minutes and Mayor Asbridge per diem for June and July 2022

The City Council approved the purchase of real property and wells on Atlanta Highway to increase water capacity. Council also allocated funds for a new police K9 program and tabled a rezoning request from Sparrow Acquisitions, LLC.

• Approved Resolution 22-013 to purchase real property, wells, and water rights at 4755 Atlanta Highway for $445,000 (4-0)
• Allocated $20,000 from the General Fund for the Police Department K9 Program (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning request from Sparrow Acquisitions, LLC for 14.55 +/- acres until September 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes and Mayor Asbridge per diem for June and July 2022 (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to annex and rezone 14.27 acres for a PUD, and another to rezone 60.79 acres on Gainesville Street for multi-family residential. The council will also consider several contracts, change orders, and agreements, including a development agreement with Makita USA for sewer improvements and the award of a water tank construction contract.

• Public hearing: Shadow Stone Partners, LLC annex/rezone 14.27 acres (parcel 08100 001003A) from Hall County AR III to Flowery Branch PUD
• Public hearing: Edge City Properties, Inc. rezone 60.79 acres at 5183 Gainesville Street from Agricultural to Residential Multi-Family (R3)
• Award contract to NFP for benefits consulting and brokerage services
• Award construction of 250,000-gallon elevated water tank to Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors
• Development agreement with Makita USA, Inc. for sewer system improvements

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a new water tank and sewer system agreements. They also advanced three rezoning requests to first reading and approved a benefits consulting contract.

• Awarded $2,479,571 water tank construction contract to Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors (5-0)
• Approved $143,163 change order for Martin Elementary wastewater line rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $26,502 change order for Mitchell Street Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved Farmers Market Project Change Order 4 with furniture removed (5-0)
• Approved benefits consulting contract with NFP (5-0)
• Approved sewer development agreement with Makita USA, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 task order and master agreement with ESG Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved first readings for rezoning Ordinances 665, 666, and 667 (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a special meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 664, which sets the ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2022/Fiscal Year 2023. They will also consider Resolution 22-012 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget and discuss a grant application for rural downtown redevelopment.

• Final Public Hearing: Ordinance 664 – Adopt 2022/2023 ad valorem tax rate (2.869 millage rate)
• Second Reading: Ordinance 664 – Adopt 2022/2023 ad valorem tax rate
• Consideration of Resolution 22-012 – Adopt FY2023 Annual Budget
• Agreement for Application Preparation – Rural Downtown Redevelopment Grant (RDRG) with GMRC

The City Council approved Ordinance 664, setting the ad valorem tax rate at 3.264 mills for Tax Year 2022/Fiscal Year 2023, and approved Resolution 22-012 adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget. Both votes were 5-0. The council also authorized the Mayor to sign an agreement for application preparation for the Rural Downtown Redevelopment Grant. No public comments were made at the public hearing or the public comment period.

• Approved Ordinance 664 setting the millage rate at 3.264 mills (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-012 adopting the FY2023 Annual Budget (5-0)
• Authorized the Mayor to sign the Rural Downtown Redevelopment Grant application preparation agreement (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:16 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing on Ordinance 664, which proposes adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2022/Fiscal Year 2023. The meeting will take place at City Hall and includes procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance and public comment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 664 to adopt 2022 property tax rate (ad valorem tax rate)

The City Council held a public hearing regarding Ordinance 664 to adopt the ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2022/Fiscal Year 2023. Staff recommended maintaining the millage rate at 3.264 mills. The minutes do not record a final vote on the adoption of the ordinance.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and voting session on June 16, 2022, to decide key fiscal and land-use matters. Items include adopting a 2022 ad valorem tax rate, amending a residential waste disposal contract with Red Oak Sanitation, and rezoning a tax parcel for the Sterling Townhomes project. The council will also consider a lease agreement for city property and a change in authorized representative for TAD bonds.

• Vote on Ordinance 664 to adopt 2022 ad valorem tax rate (proposed 2.869 or 3.264 millage rate)
• Amend Red Oak Sanitation residential waste disposal services agreement
• First reading of Ordinance 239-L & 240-L to rezone tax parcel 15047 000885 for Sterling Townhomes
• Consider lease agreement for Suite 103 at 5519 Main Street with The Social Peach Boutique, LLC
• Change authorized representative for TAD bonds held by Regions Bank

The City Council approved an emergency sewer replacement project for Martin Elementary School and amended the Red Oak Sanitation waste disposal agreement. The council also authorized the mayor to sign the LOST Certificate of Distribution, approved property tax ad valorem rates, executed a lease agreement for Suite 103 at 5519 Main Street, updated TAD Bond representatives, and approved a DebtBook service contract. Additionally, the council denied the first reading of rezoning ordinances 239-L and 240-L.

• Approved June 2, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes and appointments to the Gainesville Hall Metropolitan Planning Organization's Citizen Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved emergency sewer replacement project change order for the Dickerson Group not to exceed $137,022.50 using SPLOST VII funds (5-0)
• Approved amending the Red Oak Sanitation, Inc. Residential Waste Disposal Services Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign the LOST Certificate of Distribution at 4.62% (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 664 ad valorem tax rate of 3.264 mills for Tax Year 2022/Fiscal Year 2023 (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Suite 103 at 5519 Main Street with The Social Peach Boutique, LLC (5-0)
• Denied first reading of Ordinances 239-L and 240-L to rezone tax parcel 15047 000885 with modified conditions (4-0)
• Approved changing authorized representatives for TAD Bonds held by Regions Bank and approved DebtBook service contract (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. The voting session includes adopting the FY2023 budget, a second reading of a rezoning ordinance, a lease agreement, an IT services contract, and committing a local match for a downtown redevelopment grant. Public hearings will consider two rezoning requests for multi-family housing.

• Public hearing: Milstead Homes rezoning of 5224 Chattahoochee St from R-1 to R-3
• Public hearing: Chattahoochee Construction/MQ Development rezoning of 5674 and 5740 Mulberry St from R-2 to R-3
• Resolution 22-012: Adopt FY2023 Annual Budget
• Ordinance 660: Second reading to rezone 5908 Lights Ferry Rd to TND
• Commitment of $314,833.50 local match for Downtown Redevelopment Grant

The City Council tabled Resolution 22-012 adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget until June 23, 2022. It approved the second reading of Ordinance 660, rezoning 5908 Lights Ferry Road from R-1 to Traditional Neighborhood Development District, with amended conditions on decorative light poles and underground stormwater facilities. The council also approved a lease for Suite 102 at 5519 Main Street with 4 Elephants Catering, LLC, ratified an IT services agreement with VC3, Inc., and approved a $314,833.50 local match commitment for a Downtown Redevelopment Grant application. Two rezoning public hearings were held with no votes taken; first votes are scheduled for July 21.

• Tabled FY2023 budget resolution (Resolution 22-012) until June 23, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 660 rezoning 5908 Lights Ferry Road to TND with amended conditions (3-1, Mezzanotte opposed)
• Approved lease agreement for Suite 102 at 5519 Main Street with 4 Elephants Catering, LLC (4-0)
• Ratified Master Services Agreement and work order with VC3, Inc. for IT services (4-0)
• Approved $314,833.50 local match commitment for Downtown Redevelopment Grant application (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including mayor's April/May 2022 per diem and May 19 and May 26 minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate acquisition/disposition at 7:17 p.m. and exited at 8:03 p.m. (4-0)
• Held public hearings on rezoning requests for 5224 Chattahoochee Street and 5674/5740 Mulberry Street; no votes taken

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget. The meeting will also include a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and a proposed budget summary for all funds.

• First Public Hearing - Resolution 22-012 to adopt FY2023 Annual Budget
• 5-Year Proposed CIP Plan
• FY 2023 Proposed Budget All Funds

The City Council held the first public hearing for Resolution 22-012 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget. Finance Director Gamble presented the proposed budget, which maintains the millage rate at 3.264 mills and increases the general fund budget by 18% to accommodate new personnel and capital project transfers. No substantive final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes as this was a public hearing.

• Held public hearing for Resolution 22-012 to adopt Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on May 19, 2022, covering new business and consent items. Key decisions include a resolution to sell city-owned property, whether to enter the solid waste collection business, several rezoning requests, a web services agreement, and a lease for a restaurant. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment and meeting minutes.

• Resolution 22-011 authorizing sale of city-owned property
• Consideration of entering solid waste collection business
• Second reading of Ordinance 662: rezoning request by Chris Herrington
• Second reading of Ordinance 660: rezoning 5908 Lights Ferry Road to TND
• Lease agreement for Suite 101 at 5519 Main Street with El Sabor Costeno, LLC

The City Council approved a $14,800 Revize website redesign with a $2,900 annual cost, approved the sale of six obsolete city vehicles, and approved a lease for El Sabor Costeno Taqueria at 5519 Main Street. The council tabled a rezoning request at 5908 Lights Ferry Road until June 2, 2022, and tabled Ordinances 239-L and 240-L until June 16, 2022. The council also voted to stay with Red Oak Sanitation for one more year and authorized the City Manager to negotiate prices. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Revize Web Services agreement for website redesign ($14,800 initial, $2,900 annual) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-011 to surplus and sell six obsolete city vehicles on govdeals.com (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC for Suite 101 at 5519 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Second Reading of Ordinance 504B amending Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance to replace City Clerk with Police Chief (5-0)
• Approved Second Reading of Ordinance 662, a rezoning request by Mr. Chris Herrington (5-0)
• Tabled Second Reading of Ordinance 660 (rezoning 5908 Lights Ferry Road from R-1 to TND) until June 2, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled First Reading of Ordinances 239-L and 240-L (rezone tax parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions) until June 16, 2022 (5-0)
• Voted to remain in contract with Red Oak Sanitation for one more year and authorized City Manager Parrish to negotiate prices (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider two rezoning requests and an amendment to the ARPA resolution regarding revenue replacement. The meeting also includes a vote on establishing a new fee for microbrewery licenses and updates to financial policies.

• Rezoning 5908 Lights Ferry Road from R-1 to TND
• Rezoning request submitted by Chris Herrington
• Establishing a fee for a microbrewery license
• Amending the ARPA Resolution for revenue replacement selection
• Updates to Purchasing and General Fund Reserves policies

The City Council approved a resolution to amend the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) revenue replacement selection to simplify reporting. Council also established a new fee for microbrewery licenses and approved the first reading of a rezoning request.

• Approved Resolution 22-008 to amend ARPA revenue replacement selection (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-006 establishing a microbrewery license fee (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 662 rezoning request by Chris Herrington (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 21, 2022 minutes and financial policy updates (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests and consider several ordinances. The meeting includes discussions on alcohol licensing and a potential lease for 5318 Railroad Avenue.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 662 rezoning request by Chris Herrington
• Public hearing for NNP-Looper Lake, LLC rezoning of tax parcel 15047 000885
• Second reading of Ordinance 663 to regulate microbreweries
• First reading of Ordinance 504B amending the Alcoholic Beverage License Ordinance
• Rezoning request for 5908 Lights Ferry Road from R-1 to TND

The City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to regulate microbreweries and authorized a two-year lease for 5318 Railroad Avenue. Additionally, the council approved the first readings of two rezoning requests and an amendment to the alcoholic beverage license ordinance. Officials also discussed ongoing delays with the Mitchell Street project, noting that the contractor is currently accruing liquidated damages.

• Approved Ordinance 663 to regulate microbreweries (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 504B regarding alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 660 to rezone 5908 Lights Ferry Road (4-0)
• Approved two-year lease for 5318 Railroad Avenue (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 2022 per diem pay (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session to approve a new alcohol license for Moonies Texas BBQ, allowing beer sales only. The meeting also includes a work session to consider amending Ordinance 504A on alcoholic beverages, along with routine department reports and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Consideration of amending Ordinance 504A, Alcoholic Beverages
• Consideration of New Alcohol License for Moonies Texas BBQ for beer only
• Approval of March 17, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
• Approval of March 22, 2022 Special Called Council Meeting Minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council approved its consent agenda, which included the March 17 and March 22, 2022 meeting minutes and a new beer-only alcohol license for Moonies Texas BBQ. The council also held a work session discussion on a proposed amendment to Ordinance 504A that would move alcoholic beverage application processing from the City Clerk's office to the Police Department; no vote on that amendment is recorded. The council entered executive session for real estate acquisition/disposition matters and adjourned afterward, with no action reported from the closed session.

• Approved consent agenda including March 17 and March 22, 2022 minutes and a beer-only alcohol license for Moonies Texas BBQ (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate acquisition/disposition matters (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on a development agreement for sewer system improvements with Flowery Branch Apartments Owner, LLC and a performance agreement for the Swingin' Medallions at a September 2022 event. The meeting includes work and voting sessions with reports from city departments.

• Development Agreement with Flowery Branch Apartments Owner, LLC for sewer system improvements
• Performance agreement for Swingin' Medallions at Farmers Market Block Party on September 1, 2022

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a development agreement with Flowery Branch Apartments Owner, LLC for improvements to the city's sewer system. The agreement includes a $200,000 contribution from Woodfield in easements and other consideration, as presented by City Attorney Bennett. The council also approved a performance agreement for the Swingin' Medallions to perform at the Farmers Market Block Party on September 1, 2022. Both votes were 4-0, with Mayor Pro-Tempore Anglin not voting.

• Approved development agreement with Flowery Branch Apartments Owner, LLC for sewer system improvements (4-0)
• Approved performance agreement for Swingin' Medallions at Farmers Market Block Party on September 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation matters (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a retreat work session to discuss the FY2023 budget, outstanding capital projects, Phase II downtown development, a water/wastewater rate study, planning commission matters, stormwater issues, a welcome sign at I-985, and grand opening updates. These are discussion items only; no formal votes are scheduled.

• FY2023 Budget Discussion
• Outstanding Capital Projects Discussion
• Phase II - Downtown Development Discussion
• Water/Wastewater Rate Study Discussion
• Welcome to Flowery Branch Sign at I-985 Discussion

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session, followed by a voting session. They will consider a rezoning request for tax parcel 15047 000885, award contracts for audit services and sewer replacement, and vote on the first reading of an ordinance to regulate microbreweries. Other items include a resolution for wastewater treatment plant contingency funds and a development agreement with Flowery Branch Apartments Owner, LLC.

• Public hearing for rezoning tax parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions (NNP-Looper Lake, LLC)
• Award of FY2022-FY2026 Audit Services Contract
• Award of Sanitary Sewer Replacement Martin ES Gravity Lines & Manholes Contract
• First reading of Ordinance 663: Amendment to Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance to license and regulate microbreweries
• Resolution 22-007 Wastewater Treatment Plant Interim Project - Contingency Funds

The City Council approved a $160,250 contract for sanitary sewer replacements and authorized up to $969,900 for a wastewater treatment plant interim project. Council also approved a new audit services contract and an ordinance to regulate microbreweries.

• Approved FY2022-FY2026 Audit Services contract with Rushton and Company (5-0)
• Approved $160,250 sanitary sewer replacement contract for Martin ES gravity lines and manholes with Dickerson Group (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 663 to license and regulate microbreweries (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-007 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Interim Project funds not to exceed $969,900 (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning application for NNP-Looper Lake, LLC until April 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled development agreement with Flowery Branch Apartments Owner, LLC until March 22, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved March 3, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning 5908 Lights Ferry Road from single-family to a traditional neighborhood development. They will also consider terminating a leasing agreement, awarding an $869,900 wastewater treatment plant contract to Archer Western, and amending the city’s defined benefit retirement plan. Additional items include opposing state rental restriction bills and approving a well system study task order.

• Rezone 5908 Lights Ferry Road from R-1 to TND district
• Terminate leasing agreement with Oakhurst Realty Partners, LLC
• Award $869,900 wastewater treatment plant interim improvements contract to Archer Western
• Amend City of Flowery Branch Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Ordinance 661)
• Oppose HB 1093 and SB 494 rental restriction bills

The Flowery Branch City Council approved Resolution 22-003 awarding Archer Western a $869,900 contract for interim improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, funded by a $869,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant. The council also approved Resolution 22-004 declaring an emergency to rent blowers from Aerzen for 24 months at $139,200, approved Task Order FBR22001 with Infratec Consultants for well system studies at $38,804, approved Resolution 22-005 opposing state bills HB 1093 and SB 494, and approved a second reading of Ordinance 661 amending the defined benefit retirement plan. The council also approved terminating the leasing agreement with Oakhurst Realty Partners, LLC. A public hearing was held on a request to rezone 5908 Lights Ferry Road from R-1 to TND for seven single-family homes, but no vote on the rezoning appears in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution 22-003: $869,900 contract to Archer Western for Wastewater Treatment Plant interim improvements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-004: emergency declaration and blower rental from Aerzen for 24 months at $139,200 (4-0)
• Approved Task Order FBR22001 with Infratec Consultants for well system development studies at $38,804 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-005 opposing HB 1093 and SB 494 (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 661 amending the GMEBS-R defined benefit retirement plan (4-0)
• Approved termination of leasing agreement with Oakhurst Realty Partners, LLC (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Mayor Asbridge per diem and February 17, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation matters, then reconvened and adjourned (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider a variance request from McEver Site, LLC to allow gas pumps in front of a convenience store, a $36,372 GEMA grant for a generator at City Hall, and the first reading of a retirement plan amendment. Public comments are limited to two minutes.

• Variance request by McEver Site, LLC to waive zoning rule requiring gas pumps behind the principal structure
• Acceptance of $36,372 GEMA grant for generator installation at City Hall/Plaza Building
• First reading of Ordinance GMEBS-R amending the City of Flowery Branch Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
• Approval of February 3, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes

The City Council voted 4-0 to deny Ordinance 659, a variance request from McEver Site, LLC that would have allowed gas pumps in front of the principal building instead of behind it as the zoning ordinance requires. The council also approved a $36,372 GEMA grant to install a generator at City Hall/Plaza and approved Ordinance 661 amending the city's defined benefit retirement plan to allow immediate vesting for the new City Manager. Both approvals were 4-0. No executive session was held.

• Denied Ordinance 659, McEver Site, LLC variance for gas pump placement (4-0)
• Approved $36,372 GEMA grant for City Hall/Plaza generator (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 661, defined benefit retirement plan amendment for immediate vesting (4-0)
• Approved February 3, 2022 council meeting minutes on consent agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:28 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a work session and voting session. They will consider a second reading of Ordinance 658A to call a special election, a first reading of a retirement plan amendment, a special event permit for Beer Me & Peyton's Pie, and a resolution amending the FY2022 budget. The voting session includes public comments and a consent agenda with the budget amendment, meeting minutes, and the special event permit.

• Second reading of Ordinance 658A for a special election
• First reading of GMEBS-R Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Amendment
• Resolution 22-002: 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment for FY2022
• Special event approval for Beer Me & Peyton's Pie
• FY2022 2nd Quarter Financial Update

The City Council approved Ordinance 658A on second reading, amending Ordinance 658 so the Hall County Board of Elections will call and conduct the March 15, 2022 special election. The council also approved Resolution 22-002, the second-quarter amendment to the FY2022 budget, and a special event request from Beer Me & Peyton's Pier for a Super Bowl pre-game party with a partial Main Street closure. All items passed 4-0 with no executive session held.

• Approved Ordinance 658A on second reading, naming the Hall County Board of Elections to conduct the March 15, 2022 special election (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-002, the 2nd Quarter Amendment to the FY2022 budget (4-0, consent agenda)
• Approved the January 20, 2022 council meeting minutes (4-0, consent agenda)
• Approved the special event request from Beer Me & Peyton's Pier for a Super Bowl pre-game party with a partial Main Street closure (4-0, consent agenda)
• Adjourned the voting session at 7:02 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple rezoning applications, including a request to rezone 118 acres from light industrial to residential multi-family. They will also consider alcohol licensing for Village Spirits at 5462 McEver Road and adopt the FY2023 budget calendar.

• Rezoning 118 acres from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R3 (Residential Multi-Family) for Stark Land Development
• Public hearing on rezoning tax parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions (NNP-Looper Lake, LLC)
• Variance request for gas pump placement at McEver Site, LLC convenience store
• Approval of renewal maintenance contract for city printers
• First reading of Ordinance 658A for a Special Election amendment

The City Council approved the second reading of Ordinances 625-630, rezoning six parcels totaling about 118 acres from Light Industrial (M-1) to Residential Multi-Family (R3) for Stark Land Development. The council also approved the FY2023 budget calendar, a printer maintenance contract renewal, a beer, wine and distilled spirits license for Village Spirits, and the first reading of Ordinance 658A amending a special election ordinance. A rezoning application from NNP-Looper Lake, LLC was tabled until March 17, 2022 at the applicant's request. A public hearing was held on a variance request from McEver Site, LLC for gas pump placement, but the minutes do not record a council decision on it.

• Approved second reading of Ordinances 625-630 rezoning ~118 acres from M-1 to R3 (3-0, each ordinance)
• Tabled NNP-Looper Lake, LLC rezoning application until March 17, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Calendar (3-0)
• Approved renewal maintenance contract for City printers (3-0)
• Approved beer, wine and distilled spirits license for Village Spirits, 5462 McEver Road (3-0, consent agenda)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 658A amending Ordinance 658 for a March 15, 2022 special election (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-001 after executive session (3-0)
• Approved January 6, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes (3-0, consent agenda)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding an organizational meeting, work session, and voting session. Key items include public hearings on rezoning requests, a variance for gas pump placement, and routine approvals like a beer and wine license and a bank signor change.

• Public hearing and first read of ordinances 625-630 to rezone six parcels (118 acres) from M-1 to R3 residential multi-family
• Public hearing for NNP-Looper Lake rezoning of tax parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions
• Public hearing for ordinance 659, a variance to allow gas pumps in front of a convenience store
• Consider Resolution 21-022 to change signor on all bank accounts with new mayor
• Consider beer and wine license for Gaines Ferry Business LLC dba Grocery Express at 6168 Gaines Ferry Road

The City Council approved the first read of six ordinances to rezone 118 +/- acres from light industrial to residential multi-family for Stark Land Development. The council also elected a Mayor Pro-Tem and approved a beer and wine license for Grocery Express.

• Elected Joe Anglin as Mayor Pro-Tem (4-0)
• Approved first read of Ordinances 625-630 for Stark Land Development rezoning (4-0)
• Approved beer and wine license for Grocery Express at 6168 Gaines Ferry Road (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-022 to change bank account signors (4-0)
• Tabled NNP-Looper Lake, LLC rezoning application until January 20, 2022 (4-0)
• Tabled variance request for ordinance 659 until January 20, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved December 16, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes (4-0)