Flowery Branch public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on December 21, 2023. Key items include a first discussion on a rezoning request for 14.158 acres, a new package license for YASH Enterprise, a loan modification for GEFA Loan CW2020010, and awarding a branding contract. The voting session will consider a second reading of a charter amendment and a first reading of a plumbing code amendment.

• Rezoning request by Edge City Properties for 14.158 acres at 5416 and 5408 Gainesville Street
• New package license for YASH Enterprise 6168 Inc.
• GEFA Loan CW2020010 modification
• Award RFP 24-001 for branding to Radical Design, Co., LLC
• Second reading of Ordinance 700 amending city charter for leasing

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a restructured GEFA loan agreement for $23.3 million, moving the repayment date to April 1, 2027. They also approved Ordinance 700 (charter amendment for leasing spaces), a new package license for YASH Enterprise 6168 Inc., and the first reading of Ordinance 701 (plumbing code water efficiency amendment). The branding contract award (RFP 24-001) was tabled until January 4, 2024.

• Approved restructured GEFA loan CW2020010, moving repayment to April 1, 2027 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 700 amending charter for leasing spaces (4-0)
• Approved new package license for YASH Enterprise 6168 Inc. (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 701 (plumbing code water efficiency) (4-0)
• Tabled award of RFP 24-001 for branding to Radical Design Co., LLC until Jan 4, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 7 minutes and Dec per diem (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a work session and voting session. Public hearings will consider an annexation and rezoning for 5170 Church St, a rezoning for 5416 and 5408 Gainesville Street, and a conditional use permit for a carwash. The council will also discuss the FY2023 audit, a year-end budget amendment, an MOU amendment with Parkside Partners, and an ARC grant application.

• Public hearing: Annexation and rezoning request by PR Land Investment for 5170 Church St
• Public hearing: Rezoning request by Edge City Properties for 14.158 acres at 5416 and 5408 Gainesville Street
• Public hearing: Conditional use permit request by Park Mini-Storage, LLC for a carwash
• Consider Resolution 23-012: Year-end Amendment to the Budget for FY2023
• Consider Amendment 1 to MOU with Parkside Partners

City Council approved a year-end budget amendment for FY2023 and a grant application for a pedestrian/bike trail. The council also approved a charter amendment for property leasing and extended a memorandum of understanding with Parkside Partners.

• Approved Resolution 23-012 for FY2023 year-end budget adjustments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-013 to apply for the Appalachian Regional Commission Area Development Program grant for a pedestrian/bike trail (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 700 to amend the City Charter for property leasing (4-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with Parkside Partners (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2024 meeting dates and November 2023 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on November 16, 2023. They will discuss and vote on employee insurance for 2024, the first reading of Ordinance 700 to amend the city charter for more efficient leasing of spaces, and acceptance of a FY2024 Vibrant Communities Grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts. The agenda also includes routine items like per diem approval and meeting minutes.

• Consideration of Employee Insurance for Calendar Year 2024
• First Reading of Ordinance 700 Amending the City Charter for leasing of spaces
• Acceptance of FY2024 Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts
• October 2023 Per Diem for Mayor Asbridge
• October 19, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council approved the 2024 employee insurance plan with a 4% premium increase, approved first reading of Ordinance 700 to amend the city charter for more flexible leasing of city property, and accepted a $5,000 arts grant. The council also entered executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Approved 2024 employee insurance plan with 4% premium increase (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 700 amending charter for leasing flexibility (3-0)
• Accepted $5,000 FY2024 Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October per diem and meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters (3-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on October 19, 2023. They will consider a conditional use permit for a carwash, a resolution to sell surplus city vehicles, and acceptance of a federal grant for body-worn cameras. The voting session includes consent agenda items and public comments.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for Park Mini-Storage, LLC (carwash)
• Resolution 23-011: sale of surplus city vehicles
• Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program grant acceptance
• September 2023 per diem for Mayor Asbridge
• October 5, 2023 City Council meeting minutes approval

The Flowery Branch City Council approved the acceptance of a $50,000 grant for body-worn cameras and authorized the sale of two 2014 Dodge Chargers with blown engines on GOVDeals.com. The council also removed a conditional use permit hearing for Park Mini-Storage from the agenda and approved the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $50,000 body-worn camera grant acceptance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-011 to sell two 2014 Dodge Chargers on GOVDeals.com (5-0)
• Removed Park Mini-Storage conditional use permit hearing from agenda (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September per diem and October 5 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a work session and voting session. They will consider cancelling water tank maintenance contracts with Utility Service Company, Inc. and executing a new contract with American Tank Maintenance. They will also consider a lease agreement for 5505 Main Street with Giustino's Deli, LLC, and approve meeting minutes.

• Cancellation of contracts with Utility Service Company, Inc. for water tank maintenance
• Executing a contract with American Tank Maintenance for water tank maintenance
• Executing a lease agreement for 5505 Main Street with Giustino's Deli, LLC
• Approval of September 21, 2023 City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of September 21, 2023 Executive Session minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council voted unanimously to cancel two water tank maintenance contracts with Utility Service Company, Inc. and to execute a new contract with American Tank Maintenance for maintenance on three water tanks, including painting. The council also approved a lease agreement with Giustino's Deli, LLC for 5509 Main Street and appointed Ted Baggett as City Attorney. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Asbridge absent.

• Appointed Ted Baggett as City Attorney (4-0)
• Cancelled two water tank maintenance contracts with Utility Service Company, Inc. (4-0)
• Executed contract with American Tank Maintenance for three water tanks and painting (4-0)
• Executed lease agreement with Giustino's Deli, LLC for 5509 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 21, 2023 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session to decide on several items, including the second reading of Ordinance 699 to establish a Human Resources Director, a quote from Knott Construction for water-line upsizing on Lights Ferry Road, and a lease agreement for 5527 Main Street with Baby Bell Candy Apples, LLC.

• Second reading of Ordinance 699 to establish a Human Resources Director
• Quote from Knott Construction, Inc. for upsizing water lines from 8” to 10” on Lights Ferry Road
• Resolution 23-010 on proposed local amendment to the Plumbing Code for water efficiency
• Agreement with Axon, Inc. to provide a service bundle package
• Lease agreement for 5527 Main Street with Baby Bell Candy Apples, LLC

The Flowery Branch City Council approved several items, including a second reading of Ordinance 699 establishing a Human Resources Director, a $36,302 quote from Knott Construction to upsize water lines on Lights Ferry Road, Resolution 23-010 on a plumbing code amendment, and a $402,172.58 equipment bundle agreement with Axon, Inc. for police technology. The council also recommended executing a lease agreement with Baby Bell Candy Apples, LLC for 5527 Main Street. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Oliver McClellan absent.

• Approved Ordinance 699 establishing Human Resources Director (4-0)
• Approved $36,302 quote from Knott Construction for water line upsizing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-010 on plumbing code water efficiency amendment (4-0)
• Approved Axon, Inc. equipment bundle agreement totaling $402,172.58 (4-0)
• Recommended lease agreement with Baby Bell Candy Apples, LLC for 5527 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 7 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a Memorandum of Understanding with Parkside Partners, LLC for the development of Downtown Flowery Branch (Old Town) Phase II, a budget amendment for FY2023, and the first reading of an ordinance to establish a Human Resources Director position. The council will also vote on correcting lease documents for 4 Elephants Catering, LLC. The agenda includes both a work session and a voting session, with public comments limited to two minutes.

• Consider MOU with Parkside Partners, LLC for Downtown Flowery Branch Phase II development
• Consider Resolution 23-009: Third and Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment FY2023
• First reading of Ordinance 699 establishing Human Resources Director position
• Correct lease documents for 4 Elephants Catering, LLC from 5519 Main Street, Suite 102 to 5521 Main Street
• Consent agenda includes August 17, 2023 meeting minutes and August 2023 per diem for Mayor Asbridge

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Parkside Partners, LLC for the development of Downtown Flowery Branch Phase II, granting the firm exclusive rights to develop the project. The council also approved Resolution 23-009, a budget amendment for FY2023, and the first reading of Ordinance 699 to establish a Human Resources Director position. A correction to lease documents for 4 Elephants Catering, LLC was approved, changing the address from 5519 Main Street, Suite 102 to 5521 Main Street.

• Approved MOU with Parkside Partners for Downtown Phase II development (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-009 Third and Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment FY2023 (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 699 establishing Human Resources Director (3-0)
• Approved correction of lease documents for 4 Elephants Catering, LLC to 5521 Main Street (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August meeting minutes and per diem (3-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. The main items are a second vote on ordinances to annex and rezone property for Cook Communities' Parkers Place development, and a second reading of Ordinance 698 to amend the city's retirement plan through GMA. The council will also consider consent items, including terminating a lease with El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC, and approving meeting minutes.

• Second vote on Ordinance 696 (annexation) and Ordinance 697 (rezoning) for Cook Communities' Parkers Place
• Second reading of Ordinance 698 to amend the City of Flowery Branch Retirement Plan through GMA
• Consent termination of FB Main Street lease agreement with El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC
• Approval of August 3, 2023 City Council and Executive Session minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council approved second readings for Ordinance 696 (annexation) and Ordinance 697 (rezoning) submitted by Cook Communities, and Ordinance 698 amending the city's retirement plan through GMA. The council also approved terminating a lease agreement with El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC, and entered executive session for real estate and litigation matters. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 696 (annexation) for Cook Communities (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 697 (rezoning) for Cook Communities (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 698 to amend the city retirement plan through GMA (5-0)
• Approved termination of FB Main Street lease with El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes from August 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation matters (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on August 3, 2023. They will consider a $97,500 task order for water distribution improvements, a beer and wine license for Hampton Inn & Suites, an ordinance to amend the retirement plan, cancellation of water tank maintenance contracts, and several appeals and rezoning requests. The agenda includes both new business and unfinished business items, with public comments limited to two minutes.

• Task Order with ESG Engineering, Inc. for 2023 Water Distribution Improvements ($97,500)
• Beer and Wine License for Try-La INC, DBA: Hampton Inn & Suites
• First Vote of Ordinance 698 to Amend the City of Flowery Branch Retirement Plan through GMA
• Cancellation of Contracts with Utility Service Company, Inc. for Water Tank Maintenance
• Second Vote on Ordinance 693, a Variance Request for Fuel Pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a $97,500 task order with ESG Engineering for water distribution improvements and granted a beer and wine license to Hampton Inn & Suites. They also denied an occupational tax license appeal, approved a zoning variance with a brick/stone condition, and tabled several items including annexation and rezoning requests.

• Approved $97,500 task order with ESG Engineering for water distribution improvements (5-0)
• Approved beer and wine license for Try-La Inc. dba Hampton Inn & Suites (5-0)
• Denied occupational tax license appeal by Razvan Catanitou (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 693 variance for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway with amended condition requiring full brick/stone on all 4 sides (5-0)
• Tabled second reading of Ordinance 696 (annexation) to August 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled second reading of Ordinance 697 (rezoning) to August 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved first vote of Ordinance 698 amending retirement plan to 2.5% multiplier with 30-year cap (5-0)
• Tabled cancellation of water tank maintenance contracts to September 7, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and first vote on Ordinance 693, a variance request to allow fuel pumps in front of the primary structure at 4603 Atlanta Highway. The council will also consider an annexation and rezoning request from Cook Communities, a rezoning request for 5183 Gainesville Street, and a first vote on an appeal of a zoning administrator's decision. Additionally, the council will discuss downtown dining district boundaries, renew a benefits consulting contract, and approve landscaping and insulation change orders.

• Public hearing and first vote on Ordinance 693 for fuel pump variance at 4603 Atlanta Highway
• Consider first vote on annexation and rezoning request from Cook Communities
• Consider rezoning of 5183 Gainesville Street from Agricultural (A) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Renew contract with NFP for benefits consulting and brokerage services
• Accept $50,000 deduct offer from Phoenix Tank and authorize $37,894.74 change order for insulation

The Flowery Branch City Council approved rezoning requests for properties on Gainesville Street and Atlanta Highway, along with an annexation and rezoning request submitted by Cook Communities. The council also renewed its benefits consulting contract with NFP, approved a landscaping warranty quote from TriScapes, and authorized a water tank insulation change order. Additionally, the zoning appeal for an occupational tax license by Mr. Razvan Catanitou was tabled.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and per diem (5-0)
• Tabled zoning appeal for occupational tax license by Mr. Razvan Catanitou to August 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 670 rezoning 5183 Gainesville Street from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development (5-0)
• Approved first vote on Ordinance 693 variance allowing fuel pumps in front of 4603 Atlanta Highway (5-0)
• Approved first vote on Ordinance 696 annexation request by Cook Communities (5-0)
• Approved first vote on Ordinance 697 rezoning request by Cook Communities (5-0)
• Approved renewal of contract with NFP for benefits consulting and brokerage services (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a retreat at the Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Downtown Phase II and an executive session.

• Discussion of Downtown Phase II
• Executive session

The City Council met for a retreat to discuss potential ideas for phase two of the downtown development project. Representatives from Parkside Partners presented information regarding their commercial real estate development services. No formal legislative actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, including public hearings on an annexation/rezoning by Cook Communities, an appeal of a denied occupational tax license, and the FY2024 budget and millage rate. The council will consider adopting the FY2024 budget and master fee schedule, setting the millage rate at 3.264, and approving a TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning request by Cook Communities (Parkers Place)
• Public hearing and first vote on appeal of denied occupational tax license for Razvan Catanitou (4784 Cantrell Road)
• Second reading of Ordinance 695 setting FY2024 millage rate at 3.264
• Resolution 23-007 to adopt FY2024 budget and master fee schedule
• Request for pool and pool house at 5710 Gainesville Street

The council approved the FY2024 annual budget and master fee schedule, and set the millage rate for tax year 2023. It also approved the TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement, accepted withdrawal of a fuel pump variance request, tabled an occupational tax license appeal, and approved a pool and pool house request. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with one member absent.

• Adopted FY2024 annual budget and master fee schedule (Resolution 23-007) (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 695 establishing millage rate for tax year 2023 (4-0)
• Approved TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Hall County (4-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of variance request for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway
• Tabled appeal of occupational tax license denial for 4784 Cantrell Road until July 20, 2023
• Approved pool and pool house at 5710 Gainesville Street (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from prior meetings (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing on the FY2024 budget and the tax year 2023 millage rate. Following the hearing, the council will consider the first reading of Ordinance 695, which would establish the ad valorem tax rate for 2023 at 3.264 mills. This is a voting session, so the council may take action on the ordinance.

• Public hearing on FY2024 budget and tax year 2023 millage rate
• First reading of Ordinance 695 to set the 2023 ad valorem tax rate at 3.264 mills
• FY2024 budget document and executive summary available for review

The City Council held a public hearing on the FY2024 budget and 2023 millage rate, with no public comments recorded. Council members unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 695 to establish the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Tax Year 2023. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to enter and exit executive session regarding real estate, personnel, and litigation matters.

• Agenda adopted (3-0)
• First Reading of Ordinance 695 (Ad Valorem Tax Rate) approved (3-0)
• Executive session entered for real estate, personnel, and litigation (3-0)
• Executive session exited (3-0)
• Meeting adjourned (3-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on June 1, 2023. They will consider awarding a construction manager at risk contract to Archer Western Construction for the wastewater treatment plant expansion, and an estoppel certificate for the Folksong Apartments sewer agreement. The voting session also includes second readings of two ordinances: a variance for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway and a text amendment to the zoning ordinance.

• Consider awarding contract to Archer Western Construction for WWTP expansion (CMAR)
• Consider Folksong Apartments estoppel certificate for sewer agreement
• Second reading of Ordinance 693: variance for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway
• Second reading of Ordinance 694: text amendment implementing zoning ordinance changes
• Consent agenda: approve May 18, 2023 minutes and May 2023 per diem for Mayor Asbridge

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Archer Western Construction for the Flowery Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, with preconstruction services not to exceed $352,720 funded by a GEFA Loan. The council also approved the Folksong Apartments Estoppel Certificate, confirming the developer's compliance with the Sewer Agreement. Ordinance 694, a text amendment implementing zoning ordinance changes, was approved on second reading. Ordinance 693, a variance request for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway, was tabled until the June 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved CMAR contract with Archer Western for WWTP expansion, preconstruction services up to $352,720 (unanimous)
• Approved Folksong Apartments Estoppel Certificate confirming compliance with Sewer Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 694, zoning ordinance text amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled second reading of Ordinance 693, fuel pump variance at 4603 Atlanta Highway, until June 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 18, 2023 minutes and May 2023 per diem for Mayor (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation matters (unanimous)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider a distilled spirits license for Peyton's Pie Pizza, review the FY2024 budget presentation, and vote on a variance for fuel pumps and a zoning text amendment. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes and department reports.

• Distilled spirits license for PCL Restaurant Group dba Peyton's Pie Pizza at 5609 Main Street
• FY2024 Budget Presentation and Capital Improvements Plan
• Second Reading of Ordinance 693: variance for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway
• First Reading of Ordinance 694: Text Amendment Implementing Zoning Ordinance Changes
• Consider May 4, 2023 City Council and Executive Session Minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council unanimously tabled Ordinance 693, a variance for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway, until June 1, 2023, to allow for a better site plan submission. The council also unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 694, a zoning text amendment, with a change to density limits (6 units per acre for 50 acres or less, 5 units for over 50 acres). The consent agenda, including a distilled spirits license for Peyton's Pie Pizza, was approved unanimously.

• Tabled Ordinance 693 (fuel pump variance at 4603 Atlanta Highway) until June 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 694 (zoning text amendment) with density chart amendment (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including distilled spirits license for Peyton's Pie Pizza (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance, followed by a voting session. The voting session includes a public hearing on the zoning changes, approval of meeting minutes and per diem, and a first read of Ordinance 693, a variance request for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance text amendments (Articles 6, 8, 9, 10, 33, 34, 37, 38)
• First read of Ordinance 693: variance for fuel pumps in front of primary structure at 4603 Atlanta Highway
• Consider April 20, 2023 City Council meeting minutes
• Consider April 2023 per diem for Mayor Asbridge

The council held a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment but took no vote on it. The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 693, a variance allowing fuel pumps in front of the primary structure at 4603 Atlanta Highway, with 11 conditions. The consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and per diem, was approved. The meeting ended with an executive session on real estate and litigation.

• Approved consent agenda including April 20 meeting minutes and per diem (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 693, fuel pump variance at 4603 Atlanta Highway (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation matters (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, including three public hearings: an annexation and rezoning request by Cook Communities, a rezoning request for 7004 Lake Sterling Boulevard by Matt Rains, and a variance request by Stanton E. Porter to allow fuel pumps in front of the primary structure at 4603 Atlanta Highway. The council will also discuss proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance and consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Annexation and rezoning request by Cook Communities (Parkers Place)
• Public hearing: Rezoning request for 7004 Lake Sterling Boulevard by Matt Rains
• Public hearing: Variance request by Stanton E. Porter for fuel pumps at 4603 Atlanta Highway
• Discussion of proposed text amendments to zoning ordinance (Articles 6, 8, 10, 33, 34, 37, 38)
• Consent agenda: Approval of April 6, 2023 City Council and Executive Session minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council voted unanimously to table the Cook Communities annexation and rezoning request until the June 15, 2023 meeting, after Hall County officially objected. The council also held public hearings on a fuel pump variance and a rezoning for a smoothie shop, but took no action on those items. The consent agenda was approved, and the council entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters.

• Tabled Cook Communities annexation and rezoning request until June 15, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters (4-0)
• Adjourned at 9:06 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will review and vote on several items, including a proposed 90-day moratorium on accepting applications for annexation, rezoning, or conditional use permits. Other key decisions include a task order for a roundabout at McEver Road and Gaines Ferry Road, a change order for wastewater treatment plant interim improvements, and establishing an investment portal with Multi-Bank Securities.

• Consider Resolution 23-006: 90-day moratorium on annexation, rezoning, or conditional use permit applications
• Task Order with ESG Engineering for roundabout design at McEver Road and Gaines Ferry Road
• Change Order to Archer Western Contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant interim improvements
• Establish Investment Portal through Multi-Bank Securities and eConnect Direct
• Consider March 16, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes and March 2023 Mayor Per Diem

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a 90-day moratorium on accepting applications for annexation, rezoning, or conditional use permits to review the zoning ordinance. They also approved a $150,000 task order for roundabout design at McEver and Gaines Ferry Roads, a $79,926.52 change order for wastewater plant improvements, and authorized an investment portal with Multi-Bank Securities. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member McDaniel absent.

• Approved Resolution 23-006, 90-day moratorium on annexation, rezoning, and conditional use permit applications (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 task order with ESG Engineering for roundabout design at McEver and Gaines Ferry Roads (4-0)
• Approved $79,926.52 change order to Archer Western contract for wastewater treatment plant interim improvements (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager and Finance Director to sign documents for investment portal with Multi-Bank Securities and eConnect Direct (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 16 meeting minutes and March per diem for Mayor (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. The main items are a resolution to establish a 457 deferred compensation plan for employees and a second reading of an ordinance to rezone 5248 Gainesville Street from R-1 to R-3. The council will also consider meeting minutes and receive department reports.

• Resolution 23-003 to establish a 457 plan
• Second read of Ordinance 689 to rezone 5248 Gainesville Street from R-1 to R-3
• Approval of March 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to two minutes

The City Council established a voluntary 457 retirement plan for staff and council through GMA at no cost to the city. Council also approved the second reading of a rezoning request for a tract on Gainesville Street. The meeting included updates on downtown paving and wastewater treatment plant construction.

• Approved Resolution 23-003 to establish the Flowery Branch 457 Plan (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 689 to rezone 5248 Gainesville Street from R-1 to R-3 (5-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. The most consequential item is a first reading of Ordinance 689 to rezone a 0.75-acre tract at 5248 Gainesville Street from R-1 (single-family) to R-3 (multi-family). The council will also vote on adopting the Hall County Hazard Mitigation Plan, capital asset and purchasing policy updates, a change order for the Farmers Market project, and a lease amendment with 4 Elephants Catering.

• First read of Ordinance 689: rezone 5248 Gainesville Street from R-1 to R-3
• Resolution 23-005: adopt Hall County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022
• Change Order 12.1 for Farmers Market Project
• Second Amendment to FB Main Street lease with 4 Elephants Catering, LLC
• Capital Asset Policy Updates and Purchasing Policy Updates

City Council approved a $89,028.60 change order for the Farmers Market Project and adopted the Hall County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022. The council also approved updates to the city's Purchasing and Capital Asset policies. A first reading of a rezoning request for 5248 Gainesville Street was approved.

• Approved $89,028.60 Change Order 12.1 for Farmers Market Project (3-0)
• Adopted Hall County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 via Resolution 23-005 (3-0)
• Approved first read of Ordinance 689 to rezone 5248 Gainesville Street from R-1 to R-3 (3-0)
• Approved Purchasing Policy updates (3-0)
• Approved Capital Asset Policy updates (3-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to lease agreement with 4 Elephants Catering, LLC (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 16 Council, Feb 18 Retreat, and Feb 2 and 16 Executive Session minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a retreat, not a regular business meeting. The agenda is a facilitated workshop covering governance roles, vision and mission ideas, and setting city priorities for the next 12-36 months. The session includes a SWOT analysis and action planning, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Facilitated discussion on roles of elected officials, municipal governance, and city staff
• Vision and mission statement brainstorming
• Priority setting for the next 12-18 and 36 months
• SWOT analysis and action plan development

The City Council participated in a retreat focused on the roles and responsibilities of elected officials. Council and staff held breakout sessions to develop ideas for a vision and mission statement and identified city priorities for the next 12 to 18 months.

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session on a request to rezone a .75-acre tract at 5248 Gainesville Street from single-family residential (R-1) to multi-family residential (R-3). The council will also discuss a new purchasing policy and, in the voting session, consider a lease amendment with El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC and approve routine items.

• Public hearing on rezoning .75-acre tract at 5248 Gainesville Street from R-1 to R-3
• Resolution 23-004 for updated Purchasing Policy
• Second Amendment to lease agreement with El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC at FB Main Street
• January 2023 per diem for Mayor Asbridge
• Approval of February 2, 2023 meeting minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and a second amendment to a lease agreement for El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC. The council also held a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 5248 Gainesville Street and discussed updates to the purchasing policy, but took no formal votes on those two items during the available text.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 2023 Per Diem for Mayor Asbridge and February 2, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to FB Main Street, A Master Condominium Shopping Center Lease Agreement with El Sabor Costeno Taqueria, LLC (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for real estate acquisition/disposition (5-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session to decide on awarding a contract to Legacy Water Group for connecting to Gainesville’s sewer system and declaring an emergency. They will also consider second readings of multiple zoning variance ordinances for properties on Morrow Drive and Lights Ferry Road, and a performance agreement for Swingin' Medallions at a fall event.

• Award contract to Legacy Water Group for sewer connection to Gainesville ($ amount not specified)
• Declare emergency for sewer connection project
• Second reading of Ordinances 686 & 687 for Morrow Drive variances (6027 & 6031)
• Second reading of Ordinances 678-683 for Lights Ferry Road variances (6005-6018)
• Performance agreement with Swingin' Medallions for September 23, 2023 event

The City Council declared an emergency and awarded a contract to Legacy Water Group, LLC to connect to Gainesville’s sanitary sewer system to address wastewater capacity issues. Additionally, the Council approved eight zoning variance requests for properties on Morrow Drive and Lights Ferry Road. The Council also authorized a $6,000 performance agreement for the Swingin' Medallions to perform at the September Fall Event.

• Approved emergency sewer connection contract (5-0)
• Approved zoning variances for 6027 and 6031 Morrow Drive (5-0)
• Approved zoning variances for six Lights Ferry Road properties (5-0)
• Approved $6,000 performance agreement for Swingin' Medallions (5-0)
• Approved January 17 and January 19 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session followed by a voting session. Key items include second readings of ordinances to rezone two parcels from Agricultural to Highway Business, a variance for gasoline pumps, a second-quarter budget amendment, and approval of a new single-family home in the Central Business District. Several professional service agreements and multiple variance requests for properties on Lights Ferry Road and Morrow Drive are also on the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinances 675 and 676 to rezone two parcels from Agricultural (A) to Highway Business (HB) for VM&R, LLC
• Variance request by VM&R, LLC to allow gasoline pumps in front of the primary structure
• Resolution 23-002: Second Quarter Budget Amendment FY2023
• Professional Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas North America
• Contract proposal from Thomas and Hutton for development and building plan review

The Flowery Branch City Council approved rezoning requests and variances for multiple properties, including commercial and residential parcels. They also approved the second quarter budget amendments for FY2023, an emergency change order for the Farmers Market/Main Street Project, and professional services agreements. Additionally, the council accepted a DEA Task Force agreement and authorized a new single-family home at 5710 Gainesville Street.

• Approved Change Order #12 for Farmers Market/Main Street Project not to exceed $76,545.53 with 30-day extension (4-0)
• Approved Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force Agreement (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of two parcels from Agricultural to Highway Business via Ordinance 675 and 676 with landscape plans (4-0)
• Approved gasoline pump variances via Ordinance 684 and 685 (4-0)
• Approved 2023 General Election Qualifying Fees via Ordinance 688 (4-0)
• Approved composite variance requests for Lights Ferry Road and Morrow Drive (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-002 Second Quarter Budget Amendment FY2023 (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreements with Bureau Veritas North America and Thomas and Hutton (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with a work session and a voting session. The only item on the agenda is the first reading of Ordinance 688, which would publish the 2023 general election qualifying fees. No other business is listed.

• First reading of Ordinance 688 - Publishing of 2023 General Election Qualifying Fees

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 688 regarding the 2023 municipal election for Post 1 and Post 2. The ordinance sets the qualifying dates for August 21-23, 2023, and increases the qualifying fee to $216.00 per seat.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 688 (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session covering several land-use and infrastructure items. Decisions include second reads for two self-storage conditional use permits, a rezoning request, a variance for gas pumps, and a sewer agreement with Gainesville. The council will also consider a personnel handbook, engineering task orders, and a consulting agreement.

• Second read of Ordinance 672: CUP for self-storage at 4153 Falcon Parkway (BLT Martin Road, LLC)
• Second read of Ordinance 674: CUP for self-storage at 6401 McEver Road (Coro Realty)
• First read of Ordinances 675/676: Rezone two parcels from Agricultural to Highway Business (VM&R, LLC)
• Variance for VM&R, LLC to place gasoline pumps in front of primary structure
• Sanitary Sewer Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Gainesville

The City Council approved a sanitary sewer agreement with the City of Gainesville and a design task order for wastewater facility modifications. Council also finalized the purchase of land with two wells on Atlanta Highway and approved several zoning and variance requests.

• Approved purchase of real property and wells at 4735, 4741, 4745 and 4755 Atlanta Highway (5-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Gainesville (5-0)
• Approved Task Order #2 with ESG Engineering, Inc. for wastewater facility design (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 672 for self-storage at 4153 Falcon Parkway with brick and landscaping conditions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 674 for self-storage at 6401 McEver Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinances 684 and 685 for VM&R, LLC gasoline pump variances (5-0)
• Approved first read of Ordinances 675 and 676 to rezone parcels from Agricultural to Highway Business (5-0)
• Appointed Nancy Rodriguez as Assistant City Clerk via Resolution 23-001 (5-0)