Flowery Branch public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on December 19, 2024. They will consider second readings of ordinances for a variance at 4627 Atlanta Highway and a conditional use permit for a micro-distillery at 5540 Atlanta Highway. They will also consider an amendment to a development agreement with Flowery Branch Partners for infrastructure repair at Summit Lake Subdivision and a resolution to accept roads and stormwater infrastructure there. The agenda includes a first amendment to a lease agreement for 5509 Main Street with Nicholas St. Clair.

• Second Reading of Ordinance 724: Variance Request at 4627 Atlanta Highway
• Second Reading of Ordinance 727: Conditional Use Permit for Micro-Distillery at 5540 Atlanta Highway
• Amendment to Development Agreement with Flowery Branch Partners, LLC for Infrastructure Repair at Summit Lake Subdivision
• Resolution #24-012: Accept Roads and Stormwater Infrastructure in Summit Lake Subdivision
• First Amendment to Lease Agreement for 5509 Main Street with Nicholas St. Clair

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a conditional use permit for a micro-distillery at 5540 Atlanta Highway, tabled a variance request for 4627 Atlanta Highway until January 16, 2025, and approved an amendment to the development agreement with Flowery Branch Partners for stormwater repairs. The council also accepted the dedication of roads and stormwater infrastructure in Summit Lake Subdivision and approved a lease amendment for 5509 Main Street.

• Approved Ordinance 727 for micro-distillery CUP at 5540 Atlanta Highway (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 724 for variance at 4627 Atlanta Highway until Jan 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to development agreement with Flowery Branch Partners for $25,000 stormwater repair funding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-012 accepting 2.1907 miles of roads and stormwater infrastructure in Summit Lake (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to lease agreement with Nicholas St. Clair for 5509 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 5, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and votes on two ordinances: a variance request at 4627 Atlanta Highway and a conditional use permit for a micro-distillery at 5540 Atlanta Highway. The meeting also includes updates on the Wastewater Reclamation Facility, contracts with ESG Engineering, and resolutions regarding legal participation and risk management agency membership.

• Second reading and vote on Ordinance 724 for variance at 4627 Atlanta Highway
• First reading and public hearing on Ordinance 727 for micro-distillery CUP at 5540 Atlanta Highway
• Master Services Agreement and Construction Manager Contract with ESG Engineering, Inc.
• Resolution 24-010 to join amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton case
• Resolution 24-011 to join Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and take votes on several zoning matters, including a rezoning of seven Jones Road properties from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, a new Downtown Overlay District, and a variance at 4627 Atlanta Highway. The council will also hear an appeal of an architectural design review for 4542 Cantrell Road, consider the FY2024 audit, and decide on employee insurance for 2025.

• Rezoning of 6300, 6294, 6290, 6258, 6270, 6246, and 6249 Jones Road from Agriculture (A) to Residential Low Density (R-1) (Ordinance 722)
• Creation of a Downtown Overlay District (Ordinance 723)
• Variance request at 4627 Atlanta Highway (Ordinance 724)
• Appeal of architectural design review for 4542 Cantrell Road
• New beer and wine license for Crown Legacy, LLC at 6168 Gaines Ferry Road

The Flowery Branch City Council approved second readings of Ordinance 722, rezoning seven parcels on Jones Road from Agriculture (A) to Residential Low Density (R-1), and Ordinance 723, creating a Downtown Overlay District. The council also approved the first reading of a variance request at 4627 Atlanta Highway, tabled an appeal of an architectural design review denial for 4542 Cantrell Road until December 5, and approved employee insurance for 2025. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Chris Mundy absent.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 722, rezoning 21.44 acres on Jones Road from Agriculture to R-1 Low Density Residential (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 723, creating a Downtown Overlay District (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 724, a variance request at 4627 Atlanta Highway for encroachments into impervious setback and stream buffer (4-0)
• Tabled appeal of administrative denial of architectural design review for 4542 Cantrell Road until December 5, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved employee insurance for calendar year 2025 with Anthem, with a 28.6% net premium increase (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including new beer and wine license for Crown Legacy, LLC and November 7 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including a variance for TownePlace Suites, a rezoning of Jones Road properties, and a new Downtown Overlay District. They will also consider a construction manager contract with ESG Engineering and a resolution changing water/sewer rates effective January 1, 2025. The meeting includes both a work session and a voting session.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 719 for a variance at 4865 Hog Mountain Road (TownePlace Suites)
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 722 to rezone 6300, 6294, 6290, 6258, 6270, 6246, 6249 Jones Road from Agriculture to Residential Low Density
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 723 to create a Downtown Overlay District
• Consideration of Construction Manager Contract with ESG Engineering, Inc.
• Resolution 24-009 for water/sewer rate changes and wastewater connection system developer charges effective January 1, 2025

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a work session and voting session. The main item is a first read of Ordinance 719, a variance request for 4865 Hog Mountain Road. The council will also consider the mayor's September per diem and approve minutes from two prior meetings.

• First read of Ordinance 719, variance request for 4865 Hog Mountain Road
• September 2024 per diem for Mayor Asbridge
• Approval of October 3, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of October 8, 2024 Special Called City Council meeting minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a variance request (Ordinance 719) for 4865 Hog Mountain Road, reducing setbacks and buffer requirements for the property. The approval includes conditions such as a 10-foot setback, a replanted buffer with evergreen trees, a 6-foot brick wall, and road improvements. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved variance request for 4865 Hog Mountain Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 2024 per diem and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters (5-0)

City Council

This is a special called meeting of the Flowery Branch City Council, held at the Sterling on the Lake Clubhouse. The agenda includes a housing presentation from Tommy Howard of The Norton Agency, a rate study, and discussions on several topics, including the Downtown Development Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Gainesville Street Eleven Acres, an overlay district, and acreage on Hog Mountain Road. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Housing presentation by Tommy Howard of The Norton Agency
• Rate study discussion
• Discussion of Gainesville Street Eleven Acres
• Discussion of overlay district
• Discussion of acreage on Hog Mountain Road

The Flowery Branch City Council held a special called meeting on October 8, 2024, featuring presentations and discussions only. No formal decisions were made; the council heard a housing market update, a water and wastewater rate study, and discussions on historic preservation, a downtown development authority, an overlay district, a pickleball court, and sewer availability. The meeting ended with an executive session and adjournment.

• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on October 3, 2024. They will discuss a potential development on Lights Ferry Road, consider a fourth-quarter budget amendment for FY2024, and vote on creating an executive pay plan and authorizing a contract with John Powell for administrative services. The voting session also includes a second reading of Ordinance 721 amending the insurer licensing fee.

• Discussion of potential development at 5816, 5926, 5934, 5940, and 5948 Lights Ferry Road
• Resolution 24-008: Fourth Quarter Amendment to FY2024 Budget
• Creation of Executive Pay Plan Salary Table for senior executive retention
• Contract with John Powell for administrative services to City Manager's Office
• Second Reading of Ordinance 721: Amendment to Insurer Licensing Fee

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a fourth quarter budget amendment for FY2024, established an executive pay plan salary table, and authorized a contract with John Powell for administrative services not to exceed $27,000. The executive pay plan passed 3-2, with Council Members Anglin and Mezzanotte voting against. The council also approved the second reading of Ordinance 721, amending the insurer licensing fee, and the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 24-008: Fourth Quarter Amendment to the Budget for FY2024 (5-0)
• Approved creation of an executive pay plan salary table (3-2)
• Authorized contract with John Powell for administrative services not to exceed $27,000 (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 721, amendment to the Insurer Licensing Fee (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will decide on several financial and administrative items, including a $68,579 change order for additional road paving, a loan agreement for drinking water improvements, and the first reading of an insurer licensing fee amendment. The meeting also includes discussions on procurement, planning services, and EPA compliance tasks.

• $68,579.75 change order for additional road paving on Capitola Farm Rd
• Resolution 24-006: $X loan agreement from Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (GEFA)
• First reading of Ordinance 721 amending insurer licensing fees
• Resolution 24-007: FY2024 closure of Local Resources Fund capital projects
• Procurement of new compact track loader in FY2025 (General Fund Fund Balance) for $X

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, deciding on several contracts and agreements. Key items include a second reading of a variance ordinance for 5632 Church Street, awarding janitorial and well building rehabilitation contracts, a $590,590.73 change order for additional road paving, and amendments to leases with Parkside Partners, The Social Peach, and Norfolk Southern Railway.

• Second reading of Ordinance 720, variance for 5632 Church Street (front porch length and garage placement)
• Contract award to Intercontinental Commercial Services, Inc. for janitorial services
• Contract award to DCI Metal Buildings, Inc. for Well Building 1 & 3 rehabilitation
• Change order of $590,590.73 for additional road paving, plus 30 days
• Second amendment to lease with Norfolk Southern Railway Company

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a $590,590.73 change order to add road paving on several streets and extend the contract by 30 days. They also awarded janitorial and well building contracts, approved a lease amendment with The Social Peach, and tabled two items until September 5, 2024.

• Approved $590,590.73 change order for additional road paving (5-0)
• Awarded janitorial services contract to Intercontinental Commercial Services, Inc. for $38,400 (5-0)
• Awarded Well Building 1 & 3 rehab contract to DCI Metal Buildings, Inc. for $79,150 (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to lease with The Social Peach Boutique, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 2 to MOU with Parkside Partners (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 720 (variance for 5632 Church Street) until September 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Tabled Second Amendment to Norfolk Southern Railway lease until September 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2024 per diem and August 1 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider a variance for 4865 Hog Mountain Road, a second reading of Ordinance 720 for 5632 Church Street, a resolution to amend the FY2025 Master Fee Schedule, and a lease marketing agreement for 5509 Main Street. The voting session includes public comments and a consent agenda.

• Public hearing: variance to reduce minimum rear setback for 4865 Hog Mountain Road
• Second reading of Ordinance 720: variance for front porch length and garage placement at 5632 Church Street
• Resolution 24-005 to amend FY2025 Master Fee Schedule
• Agreement with Equity Realty Associates, LLC to market 5509 Main Street for lease

The Flowery Branch City Council approved Resolution 24-005 to amend the FY2025 master fee schedule, adding fees for micro-breweries and micro-distilleries and police alcohol licensing. They also approved an agreement with Equity Realty Associates to market 5509 Main Street for lease, with Council Member McDaniel abstaining. Ordinance 720 regarding variances for 5632 Church Street was tabled to August 15, 2024. A public hearing on a variance for 4865 Hog Mountain Road was held but no decision was made.

• Approved Resolution 24-005 to amend FY2025 master fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Equity Realty Associates to market 5509 Main Street for lease (4-0, McDaniel abstained)
• Tabled Ordinance 720 (variance for 5632 Church Street) to August 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 18, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. Key items include a presentation on a parking and mobility study, consideration of a $43,311,101 amendment to the water reclamation facility expansion contract, and a FEMA grant application for a generator. The voting session includes second readings of ordinances on micro-breweries/distilleries and alcohol regulations, plus a variance request for a Church Street property.

• Amendment #2 to CMAR agreement for $43,311,101 for Water Reclamation Facility expansion
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application for a new generator at Well Pump House on Mulberry Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 717 allowing micro-breweries and micro-distilleries in Central Business District
• Second reading of Ordinance 718 amending Chapter 8 of city code (alcoholic beverages)
• First reading of Ordinance 720 for variance requests at 5632 Church Street (front porch length, garage placement)

The council approved Amendment #2 to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) agreement, setting the Gross Maximum Price at $43,311,101 for the Water Reclamation Facility expansion, funded by a GEFA loan and revenue bonds. They also approved second readings of ordinances allowing micro-breweries/distilleries in the CBD and amending Chapter 8 of the city code, plus a first reading of a variance for 5632 Church Street with added conditions. The council authorized applying for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for a new generator at the Mulberry Street well pump house. A parking and mobility study was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved Amendment #2 to CMAR agreement for $43,311,101 water plant expansion (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 717 allowing micro-breweries/distilleries in CBD (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 718 amending Chapter 8 of city code (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 720 variance for 5632 Church Street with brick and carriage door conditions (5-0)
• Approved application for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for well pump house generator (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June per diem and meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and votes on the FY2025 budget, tax millage rate, and wastewater treatment plant financing. They will also consider zoning changes, alcohol licenses, and property purchases for a roundabout.

• Public hearing on FY2025 budget and 2024 millage rate (3.264)
• Second reading of Ordinance 716 to establish millage rate
• Resolution 24-004 approving $X wastewater treatment plant bonds (series 2024)
• Real estate purchase with Blessing Traders, Inc. for roundabout at Gaines Ferry Rd & McEver Rd
• Beer/wine license for Pizzeria D'Italia at 5315 Atlanta Highway

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on June 6, 2024. They will discuss and vote on the FY2025 budget and a proposed 3.264 millage rate, a rezoning request for 0 Gainesville Street, an intergovernmental agreement for the Highlands to Islands trail, and a brand refresh contract. Public hearings will be held for zoning text corrections, the rezoning, and the budget/millage rate.

• Public hearing and first read of Ordinance 714 correcting typographical errors in Zoning Ordinance Article 9 Section 9.3
• Public hearing and first read of Ordinance 715 rezoning one parcel at 0 Gainesville Street (Edge City Properties)
• Public hearing for FY2025 budget and tax year 2024 millage rate; Ordinance 716 sets millage at 3.264 mills
• Discussion of conditional use permit for gas station/convenience store at 4714 Hog Mountain Road
• Consider intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for Highlands to Islands Multi-Use Trail maintenance

The Flowery Branch City Council held a work session and voting session on June 6, 2024. During the voting session, the council approved the consent agenda, first readings of Ordinance 714 (zoning typo corrections), Ordinance 715 (rezoning 0 Gainesville Street from PUD to R-2), an intergovernmental agreement for the Highlands to Islands Multi-Use Trail, a brand refresh from Radical Design Co., and Ordinance 716 (millage rate for FY2025). All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Anglin absent. The work session included discussions on a potential conditional use permit for a gas station at 4714 Hog Mountain Road and the Water Reclamation Facility GMP, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved consent agenda (May per diem, May 16 minutes) (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 714, zoning typo corrections (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 715, rezoning 0 Gainesville Street to R-2 (4-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Highlands to Islands Trail (4-0)
• Approved brand refresh from Radical Design Co. (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 716, millage rate for FY2025 (4-0)
• Entered and exited executive session (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY2025 budget and the tax year 2024 millage rate. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for public input and may include an executive session.

• Public hearing for FY2025 budget and tax year 2024 millage rate
• Executive summary and proposed budget documents attached

The City Council held a public hearing for the FY2025 budget and tax year 2024 millage rate. Finance Director Hamby presented the budget, noting a revenue increase estimate of $240,000 (corrected from $181,000). No formal action was taken on the budget or millage rate at this hearing; the meeting adjourned without a vote on these items.

• Held public hearing for FY2025 budget and tax year 2024 millage rate
• Adjourned meeting at 9:36 a.m. (motion by Anglin, second by Mundy, carried unanimously)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council held a special called meeting to discuss several topics including a parking and mobility study, Phase II presentation by Parkside Partners, economic development, public utilities (water, stormwater, wastewater), and alcohol licensing regulations. No formal decisions or votes were conducted during this meeting.

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed FY2025 budget and receive a brand refresh update from Radical Design Co. LLC. Department heads will also present routine reports, and the council will consider adopting the May 2 meeting minutes.

• FY2025 Proposed Budget presentation
• Brand Refresh update with Radical Design Co. LLC
• Consider May 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

The City Council held a work session and voting session. The work session included a presentation of the proposed FY2025 balanced budget with a 4% COLA and up to 2% merit increase, three new positions, and a brand refresh update. The voting session approved the consent agenda (May 2, 2024 minutes) and entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters. No substantive ordinances or resolutions were voted on.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider Resolution 24-002, a third-quarter budget amendment for FY2024, the purchase and installation of synthetic grass at the Market Pavilion and Amphitheater, and selecting ESG Engineering, Inc. for a preliminary engineering report for the Highlands to Islands Trail. The agenda also includes consent items and department reports.

• Resolution 24-002 Third Quarter Budget Amendment FY2024
• Purchase and installation of synthetic grass at Market Pavilion and Amphitheater
• Select ESG Engineering, Inc. for Preliminary Engineering Report for Highlands to Islands Trail
• April 2024 per diem for Mayor Asbridge
• Approval of April 18, 2024 City Council meeting minutes

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a third-quarter budget amendment, the purchase and installation of synthetic grass for the Market Pavilion lawn, and a contract for a preliminary engineering report for the Highlands to Islands Trail. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Mundy absent. The council also entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters.

• Approved Resolution 24-002 Third Quarter Budget Amendment FY2024 (4-0)
• Approved $58,360.00 synthetic turf installation for Market Pavilion lawn (4-0)
• Approved contract with ESG Engineering, Inc. for Preliminary Engineering Report for Highlands to Islands Trail (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2024 per diem and April 18 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will discuss funding for the WRF expansion, consider sidewalk repair proposals for Sterling on the Lake, and vote on several ordinances including the adoption of the official zoning map, a retirement plan agreement, and annexation and rezoning requests for property at 6700 Jones Rd.

• Consideration of proposals by Georgia Safe Sidewalks to repair sidewalks in Sterling on the Lake (Pods A-B-C-D-E and H)
• First Reading of Ordinance 710: GMEBS Restated Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Adoption Agreement
• Second Reading of Ordinance 709: Adoption of the City of Flowery Branch Zoning Map
• First Reading of Ordinance 711: Annexation request by Carson Smith for property at 6700 Jones Rd
• First Reading of Ordinance 712: Rezoning request by Carson Smith for property at 6700 Jones Rd

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting for a work session to discuss the Zoning Ordinance. Public comments will be heard, and an executive session is scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of the Zoning Ordinance
• Public comments period
• Executive session

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will discuss allowing micro breweries and distilleries in the Central Business District, and vote on several contracts, including a $1,645,269 road resurfacing contract and a water main construction contract. They will also consider second readings of ordinances for annexation, rezoning, and a crematory conditional use permit, plus adoption of the official zoning map.

• Discussion on micro brewery and distillery uses in the Central Business District
• Award road resurfacing contract to Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. for $1,645,269
• Award 12-inch water transmission main construction to Civil Construction & Utilities, LLC
• Second reading of Ordinance 706 (annexation) and 707 (rezoning) for Piedmont Residential at 5170 Church Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 708 for a conditional use permit for a crematory addition at 4121 Falcon Parkway

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider adopting the official zoning map, an annexation and rezoning request for 6300 Jones Rd, and a beer and wine license. In the voting session, they will vote on second readings for annexation and rezoning at 5170 Church Street, and a first reading for a conditional use permit for a crematory addition at 4121 Falcon Parkway.

• Public hearing on adoption of the City of Flowery Branch Zoning Map
• Annexation and rezoning request by H. Carson Smith IV for 6300 Jones Rd
• Beer & wine license for Vasudev 5, LLC
• Second reading of Ordinance 706 (annexation) and 707 (rezoning) for 5170 Church Street
• First reading of Ordinance 708 for conditional use permit for crematory at 4121 Falcon Parkway

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. Key items include second readings of ordinances to annex and rezone property at 5170 Church Street for Piedmont Residential, a charter amendment giving the mayor authority to administer oaths, and an agreement with Vector Solutions for police department software. The agenda also includes routine reports and a consent item for the mayor's per diem.

• Second reading of Ordinance 706: annexation of 5170 Church St for Piedmont Residential
• Second reading of Ordinance 707: rezoning of 5170 Church St for Piedmont Residential
• Second reading of Ordinance 704: charter amendment to allow mayor to administer oaths
• Agreement with Vector Solutions for Guardian Tracking Software for police department
• January 2024 per diem for Mayor Asbridge

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session covering a conditional use permit for a crematory addition at Memorial Park South, second readings of rezoning ordinances for Edge City Properties and Park Mini-Storage, first readings of annexation and rezoning for Piedmont Residential at 5170 Church Street, a charter amendment giving the mayor oath-administering power, and acceptance of a statewide mutual aid agreement. Public hearings and comments are scheduled.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for crematory addition at Memorial Park South (4121 Falcon Pkwy) by Kevin Wetzel
• Second reading: Ordinance 702 rezoning 14.158 acres at 5416 & 5408 Gainesville Street (Edge City Properties)
• Second reading: Ordinance 703 conditional use permit for car wash at 4728 & 4734 Hog Mountain Road (Park Mini-Storage)
• First reading: Ordinance 706 annexation and Ordinance 707 rezoning for Piedmont Residential at 5170 Church Street
• First reading: Ordinance 704 charter amendment to allow mayor to administer oaths

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session to decide whether to approve a beer, wine, and distilled spirits alcohol license for Eat Grt LLC, operating as Caroline's On Main at 5518 Main Street. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as adopting minutes and reports from various city departments.

• Consider Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits Alcohol License for Eat Grt LLC, DBA: Caroline’s On Main at 5518 Main Street
• Consider January 4, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
• Consider January 4, 2024 Executive Session Minutes

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a retreat-style planning workshop to discuss general topics concerning planning, zoning, and land use regulation, including council and staff duties and the potential update of the City's comprehensive plan and City code. No formal action will be taken at this event.

• Discussion of planning, zoning, and land use regulation topics
• Review of council and staff duties in the regular process
• Potential update of the City's comprehensive plan
• Potential update of the City code

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session covering several administrative and land-use items. They will consider first readings for a rezoning request by Edge City Properties for 14.158 acres at 5416 and 5408 Gainesville Street, and a conditional use permit for a car wash by Park Mini-Storage, LLC. They will also vote on awarding a branding contract to Radical Design Co., LLC, terminating an IT contract with VC3, and entering new contracts with Critical Path Security and ClearLink for IT services, as well as a consulting agreement with Jimmy Dean for wastewater services. The council will also consider adopting the FY2025 budget calendar and a local amendment to the plumbing code for water efficiency.

• First reading for rezoning 14.158 acres at 5416 and 5408 Gainesville Street (Edge City Properties)
• First reading for conditional use permit for a car wash (Park Mini-Storage, LLC)
• Award RFP 24-001 for branding to Radical Design Co., LLC
• Terminate contract with VC3 for IT services; consider contracts with Critical Path Security and ClearLink
• Adopt FY2025 budget calendar