Flowery Branch public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on December 18, 2025. They will consider accepting public rights of way at two pods in the Sterling on the Lake development, update the operating budget policy, and vote on a second reading of an ordinance amending the fats, oils, and grease code. The agenda also includes routine items such as per diem payments, meeting minutes, and department reports.

• Resolution 25-014 to accept public right of way at Pod Z - Sterling on the Lake
• Resolution 25-015 to accept public right of way at Pod Knutson - Sterling on the Lake
• Second reading of Ordinance 769 amending FOG code sections 50-640 and 50-643
• Operating Budget Policy Update
• Per diem payments for Mayor Asbridge and Council Member Mezzanotte

The Flowery Branch City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 769 amending FOG code sections, and approved updates to the Operating Budget Policy. Two resolutions to accept public right of way at Sterling on the Lake (Pod Z and Pod Knutson) were tabled until January 7, 2026, pending plat corrections. The council also approved the consent agenda and entered executive session, after which it amended a purchase and sale agreement with Atlanta One.

• Approved consent agenda (per diems, minutes, 2026 meeting dates) (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 769 amending FOG code sections 50-640 and 50-643 (4-0)
• Approved Operating Budget Policy update (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 25-014 (Pod Z right of way) until Jan 7, 2026 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 25-015 (Pod Knutson right of way) until Jan 7, 2026 (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, litigation (4-0)
• Amended purchase and sale agreement with Atlanta One (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on December 4, 2025. They will consider several items including amendments to the FY2025 budget, an operating budget policy update, an audit presentation, a first reading of an ordinance amending the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) code, and a contract award for professional cleaning services. The voting session also includes a second reading of an alcoholic beverage code amendment and consent agenda items.

• Resolution 25-012: Amendments to FY2025 Budget
• First Reading of Ordinance 769: FOG code amendments (sections 50-640 and 50-643)
• Contract award to Prestige Endeavors, LLC for professional cleaning services
• Second Reading of Ordinance 772: Alcoholic Beverage Code amendment
• FY2025 Audit Presentation by Rushton LLC

The Flowery Branch City Council approved Resolution 25-012 amending the FY2025 budget, passed Ordinance 769 amending the Fats, Oils, and Grease code, and awarded a $47,714.27 cleaning services contract to Prestige Endeavors, LLC. The Operating Budget Policy update was tabled to the December 18, 2025 meeting. The council also approved the consent agenda and Ordinance 772 amending the alcoholic beverage code.

• Approved Resolution 25-012, FY2025 budget amendments (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 769 amending FOG code sections 50-640 and 50-643 (4-0)
• Awarded Bid 26-001 to Prestige Endeavors, LLC for cleaning services, $47,714.27 (4-0)
• Tabled Operating Budget Policy update to December 18, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 772 amending alcoholic beverage code (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2026 meeting dates and November minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session to decide on new alcohol licenses, zoning amendments, and employee insurance for 2026. Items include expanding the downtown dining district and amending alcoholic beverage codes.

• New alcohol license for WhistleQ (FB BBQ LLC) at 5410 Pine Street
• Resolution 25-013 to expand the Downtown Dining District
• First reading of Ordinance 772 to amend Alcoholic Beverage Code
• Second readings of Ordinance 765 (pump stations) and Ordinance 767 (parking/loading text amendments)
• Employee insurance renewal for calendar year 2026

The Flowery Branch City Council approved several items, including a new beer and wine license for FB BBQ LLC (Whistle Q), Resolution 25-013 to expand the Downtown Dining District, and the first reading of Ordinance 772 to amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code. They also approved the second readings of Ordinances 765 and 767, and approved switching employee insurance to Cigna for 2026. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member McDaniel absent.

• Approved new alcohol license for FB BBQ LLC DBA Whistle Q (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-013 expanding Downtown Dining District (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 772 amending Alcoholic Beverage Code (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 765 (Pump Stations text amendment) (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 767 (Parking & Loading text amendment) (4-0)
• Approved employee insurance switch to Cigna for 2026 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including wine/beer license for Texaco and per diems (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on November 6, 2025. The main items are a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 767 (parking and loading text amendment), a first reading of Ordinance 765 (pump stations), and a second reading of Ordinance 766 (zoning map amendment). The agenda also includes routine reports, consent agenda items, and an executive session.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 767 - Text Amendment to Article 21 (Parking) & Article 22 (Loading)
• First reading of Ordinance 765 - Text Amendment Pump Stations
• Second reading of Ordinance 766 - Amendment to the Official Zoning Map
• Consent agenda: approval of October 2 and October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: October 2025 per diem for Mayor Asbridge

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on October 16, 2025. Key actions include adopting the official zoning map, considering a memorandum of understanding with Penn Hodge, LLC for downtown development, and voting on a farm winery/tasting room license for Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The council will also hold a second reading of a rezoning ordinance for 6167 Wade Orr Road.

• Adoption of Official Zoning Map
• MOU with Penn Hodge, LLC for Downtown Flowery Branch / Old Town Phase II development
• Farm Winery / Tasting Room License for Yonah Mountain Vineyards, LLC
• Second reading of Ordinance 759 for rezoning 6167 Wade Orr Road
• Public hearing on zoning map adoption

The Flowery Branch City Council approved four items: the second reading of Ordinance 759 rezoning 6167 Wade Orr Road, the adoption of the Official Zoning Map via Ordinance 766, a Memorandum of Understanding with Penn Hodge, LLC for Downtown/Old Town Phase II development, and a Farm Winery/Tasting Room license for Yonah Mountain Vineyards, LLC (The Branch Social). All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Oliver McClellan absent.

• Approved Ordinance 759 rezoning of 6167 Wade Orr Road (4-0)
• Adopted Official Zoning Map via Ordinance 766 (4-0)
• Executed MOU with Penn Hodge, LLC for Downtown/Old Town Phase II development (4-0)
• Approved Farm Winery/Tasting Room license for Yonah Mountain Vineyards, LLC (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, including public hearings and first readings of ordinances to rezone 6167 Wade Orr Road and approve a master concept plan for the same property. The council will also consider a second amendment to the Red Oak Sanitation, Inc. agreement and receive department reports. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and per diem payments.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 759 for rezoning of 6167 Wade Orr Road
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 760 for approval of a master concept plan at 6167 Wade Orr Road
• Consider second amendment to Red Oak Sanitation, Inc. agreement
• Capital projects update
• Consent agenda: approve September 4 and September 18, 2025 meeting minutes; Mayor Asbridge and Joseph Mezzanotte September 2025 per diem

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 759, rezoning 6167 Wade Orr Road from M-1 (light industrial) to R-2 (moderate density residential), aligning with the Comprehensive Plan. The council denied the first reading of Ordinance 760, which sought approval of a master concept plan for two warehouses on the same property, citing traffic and land-use concerns. The council also approved a second amendment to the Red Oak Sanitation agreement, continuing residential waste services with the same pricing. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Mundy absent.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 759 rezoning 6167 Wade Orr Rd from M-1 to R-2 (4-0)
• Denied first reading of Ordinance 760 for warehouse master concept plan at 6167 Wade Orr Rd (4-0)
• Approved second amendment to Red Oak Sanitation agreement (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and mayor's per diem (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. The main decisions are the second reading of ordinances to annex and rezone the Jones Tract development, and setting the 2025 millage rate. The work session also includes discussion of a proposed downtown residential townhome development on Chestnut Street.

• Second reading of Ordinance 747 for annexation of Jones Tract
• Second reading of Ordinance 748 for rezoning and variances of Jones Tract
• Ordinance 764 to establish millage rate for tax year 2025
• Discussion of proposed downtown residential townhome development for Chestnut Street Block
• Per diem payments for Council Members Oliver McClellan and Joseph Mezzanotte

The Flowery Branch City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 747 to annex a 0.854-acre portion of 6300 Jones Rd. and Ordinance 748 to rezone seven contiguous parcels to R-2 for a proposed 74-home subdivision. The rezoning passed 3-1, with Council Member William McDaniel voting against. The council also approved the millage rate for tax year 2025 and the consent agenda. Three residents spoke against the Jones Tract development during public comments.

• Approved Ordinance 764 establishing the millage rate for tax year 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 747 annexing 0.854-acre portion of 6300 Jones Rd. (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 748 rezoning seven Jones Rd. parcels to R-2 with variances (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including per diem payments and August 21 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on September 4, 2025. Key items include setting the 2025 millage rate, second readings on the Jones Road tract annexation and rezoning, and first readings for a convenience store conditional use permit and variance at McEver and Gaines Ferry Roads. The council will also consider a micro distillery license for Remedy Distillery LLC and surplus a water tank on Roberts Drive.

• Ordinance 764: Establish millage rate for tax year 2025, fiscal year 2026
• Second reading: Ordinance 747 annexation and Ordinance 748 rezoning of Jones Road tract
• First reading and public hearing: Ordinances 761 and 762 for convenience store at McEver and Gaines Ferry Roads
• Resolution 25-011: Surplus water tank on Roberts Drive
• Micro distillery license for Remedy Distillery LLC

The Flowery Branch City Council denied a conditional use permit and variance for a proposed convenience store at McEver and Gaines Ferry Roads, and tabled the annexation and rezoning of the Jones Road tract until September 18. The council approved the millage rate, surplus of a water tank, a property damage release, and a micro distillery license.

• Denied Ordinance 761 (convenience store conditional use permit) (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance 762 (convenience store variance) (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 747 (Jones Road annexation) until Sept 18 (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 748 (Jones Road rezoning and variances) until Sept 18 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 757 (annexation at 5623 Hog Mountain Rd) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 758 (rezoning at 5623 Hog Mountain Rd) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 755 (rezoning at 5250 Hog Mountain Rd) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 756 (rezoning at 5238 Hog Mountain Rd) (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session to discuss and vote on several land-use and zoning matters. Items include annexation, rezoning, and variance requests for properties on Jones Road, Spring Street, and Mulberry Street, as well as updates to zoning regulations for farm winery tasting rooms. The council will also consider purchasing a parcel of land on Thurmon Tanner Parkway.

• Annexation request at 6300 Jones Road (Ordinance 747 - discussion only)
• Rezoning and variance request at 6300 Jones Road (Ordinance 748 - discussion only)
• Conditional Use Permit and variance for Vines Assisted Living at 5111 Spring Street (Ordinance 749 - second reading)
• Variances at 5572 and 5578 Mulberry Street (Ordinance 750 - second reading)
• Zoning update to allow farm winery tasting rooms in CBD (Ordinance 751 - second reading)

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement to buy a parcel on Thurmon Tanner Parkway for a future public safety building. The council also passed three ordinances on second reading, including a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility, variances for properties on Mulberry Street, and adding farm winery tasting rooms to the zoning code. The November 2025 municipal election was canceled as all candidates are unopposed.

• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for land on Thurmon Tanner Parkway (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 749 for conditional use permit and variance for Vines Assisted Living at 5111 Spring Street (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 750 for variances at 5572 and 5578 Mulberry Street (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 751 to add farm winery tasting rooms to CBD zoning (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Mayor's per diem and meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including repealing historic preservation ordinances, adding streets to a transit route, awarding road resurfacing and roundabout contracts, and adopting a safety action plan. The FY2026 budget will also be presented.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 737 to repeal Chapter 29 (Historical Preservation), Appendix A-1 (Historic District Sign Ordinance), and Appendix A (Historical Preservation Ordinance)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 740 to add new streets in Summit Lake Subdivision to the PTV Route Plan
• Consideration of award for 2025 Road Resurfacing Improvements Project
• Consideration of award for McEver Road & Gaines Ferry Road Roundabout Project
• Consider awarding contract for dewatered sludge and waste removal to Republic Services, LLC

The Flowery Branch City Council awarded three construction contracts: $694,026.69 for road resurfacing to C.W. Matthews, $3,053,957 for the McEver Road & Gaines Ferry Road roundabout to Wilson Construction Management, and $54,080 for dewatered sludge and waste removal to Republic Services. The council also approved first readings of ordinances to repeal historical preservation regulations and add Summit Lake streets to the PTV route plan, and adopted a resolution committing to zero traffic deaths by 2050.

• Awarded 2025 Road Resurfacing contract to C.W. Matthews for $694,026.69 (5-0)
• Awarded McEver Road & Gaines Ferry Road Roundabout contract to Wilson Construction Management for $3,053,957 (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 25-008 Dewatered Sludge and Waste Removal to Republic Services for $54,080 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 737 repealing historical preservation ordinances (4-1, Anglin opposed)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 740 adding Summit Lake streets to PTV route plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-004 Safe Streets for All Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on May 1, 2025. They will consider an appeal of an administrative decision for a property at 6482 McEver Road, discuss SPLOST IX projects, and vote on several items including an ethics resolution, engineering contracts for water well and storm drainage projects, and a software agreement. The agenda includes both discussion items and formal votes.

• Appeal of administrative decision for property at 6482 McEver Road
• Resolution No. 25-003 subscribing to ethics principles
• Contract with ESG Engineering, Inc. for drinking water well design and construction administration
• Construction contract for storm drainage repairs/rehabilitation (award to Summit Lake, per bid tabulation)
• CivicPlus Agenda and Meeting Management Master Service Agreement

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on April 3, 2025. They will consider approving a preliminary plat for a traditional neighborhood development (TND) zoned tract at 5465 and 5475 E. Main Street, and terminating an intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for GIS and property addressing services. The consent agenda includes per diem payments, a liquor license for La Casa Del Taco, and second readings of ordinances on density definitions and charter per diem increases.

• Preliminary plat for TND tract at 5465 & 5475 E. Main Street (Larkspur Townhomes)
• Termination of GIS and property addressing IGA with Hall County (dated Dec 10, 2020)
• Second reading of Ordinance 735: text amendment for density definition
• Second reading of Ordinance 736: charter amendment to increase per diem for mayor and councilmembers
• Consider wine and distilled spirits license for La Casa Del Taco

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2025, at City Hall. The body is scheduled to conduct second readings of ordinances authorizing a micro-brewery at 5205 Railroad Avenue and amending zoning text, plus vote on a per-diem increase for elected officials and a software contract.

• Second reading of Ordinance 730 for a Conditional Use Permit at 5205 Railroad Avenue for a micro-brewery
• Second reading of Ordinance 733 to amend zoning text in Articles 2, 6, and 12
• First reading of Ordinance 736 to raise per-diem pay for Mayor and Councilmembers
• Approval of Tyler Enterprise permitting and licensing software proposal
• Consideration of new package store and on-premise consumption licenses

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a conditional use permit for a micro-brewery at 5205 Railroad Avenue, with a condition removed that would have tied the permit to the business license holder. The council also approved a zoning text amendment adding new residential districts, amended the city's investment policy, and approved a software proposal for permitting and licensing.

• Approved Ordinance 730 for micro-brewery CUP at 5205 Railroad Ave, striking Condition 1 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 733 adding SF-TH and RMU zoning districts (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-002 amending investment policy (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 736 increasing per diem to $100/meeting (4-1)
• Approved Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing proposal (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses and minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will discuss Ordinance 733, a text amendment to Article 6 adding sections and revising tables, and consider a lease agreement for 5527 Main Street with Tiny Threads Baby Boutique, LLC. In the voting session, they will consider second readings of Ordinances 731, 732, and 734, plus the lease agreement.

• Ordinance 733: text amendment to add Sections 6.5 and 6.6 and revise Tables 6.1 and 6.2 in Article 6
• Lease agreement for 5527 Main Street with Tiny Threads Baby Boutique, LLC
• Second reading of Ordinance 731: text amendment to Articles 33, 34, 37, and 38
• Second reading of Ordinance 732: amend Article 6 to add Legacy Zoning Districts
• Second reading of Ordinance 734: amend Article 9, Tables 9.1 and 9.2

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on several zoning ordinance amendments (Ordinances 731-735) and consider a resolution to opt out of House Bill 581. They will also consider professional engineering services contracts for a police department fleet maintenance building and road paving improvements, plus a real estate agreement with Lake Lanier Self Storage, LLC. The meeting includes a work session and a voting session, with consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and per diem payments.

• Resolution No. 25-001 opting out of House Bill 581
• Ordinance 731: text amendment to Articles 33, 34, 37, 38
• Ordinance 732: adding Legacy Zoning Districts to Article 6
• Professional engineering services for P.D. Fleet Maintenance Building (Phase 1)
• Professional engineering services for Road Paving Improvements Project

The Flowery Branch City Council voted unanimously to deny Resolution 25-001, thereby opting out of the statewide floating homestead exemption under House Bill 581. The council also approved several engineering contracts, a real estate purchase, and first readings of five zoning text amendments. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Denied Resolution 25-001 to opt out of HB581 (5-0)
• Approved ESG Engineering contract for P.D. Fleet Maintenance Building site work design (5-0)
• Approved ESG Engineering contract for road paving and sidewalk/drainage improvements (5-0)
• Approved $190,000 task order with ESG for Pedestrian Trail Phase I (5-0)
• Authorized real estate purchase from Lake Lanier Self Storage for $34,729.50 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 731 (public hearing advertisement time) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 733 with amendments (RMU density 10 units/acre, townhome front loading 26 ft, rear loading 24 ft) (5-0)
• Approved first readings of Ordinances 732, 734, and 735 (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing on House Bill 581. The agenda includes call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, the hearing, an executive session, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on House Bill 581
• Executive session

The Flowery Branch City Council held a public hearing on House Bill 581, a statewide floating homestead exemption, but took no formal action. City staff presented financial impacts, including an estimated $59,098 first-year cost. The council also entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters, then adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Held public hearing on HB581, no action taken
• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation (3-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing on House Bill 581. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledge, and agenda adoption, followed by the hearing and a possible executive session. No other specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public hearing on House Bill 581
• Executive session scheduled

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. Key items include a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 730 for a conditional use permit for a micro-brewery at 5205 Railroad Avenue, a certificate of appropriateness for alterations to a historic building at the same address, and a task order agreement with ESG Engineering for Phase I of the Pedestrian Trail. The voting session includes second readings for annexation and rezoning for a pickleball facility at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Parkway, a variance at 5201 Mulberry Street, and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 730: conditional use permit for micro-brewery at 5205 Railroad Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for alteration of historic building at 5205 Railroad Avenue
• Task Order Agreement with ESG Engineering, Inc. for Phase I Pedestrian Trail design and management
• Second reading of Ordinance 725: annexation at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Parkway for pickleball recreation facility
• Second reading of Ordinance 726: rezoning and conditional use permit at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Parkway for pickleball recreation facility

The Flowery Branch City Council approved a conditional use permit for a micro-brewery at 5205 Railroad Avenue, along with a certificate of appropriateness for alterations to the historic building. They also approved second readings of ordinances for a pickleball facility at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Parkway and a variance at 5201 Mulberry Street. A development agreement with Thurmon Tanner Logistics II, LLC was approved, and the consent agenda was passed.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 730 for micro-brewery CUP at 5205 Railroad Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for historic building alterations at 5205 Railroad Avenue (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 725 for annexation at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Parkway (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 726 for rezoning and CUP at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Parkway (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 729 for variance at 5201 Mulberry Street (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with Thurmon Tanner Logistics II, LLC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, per diem, and lease agreements (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and first readings for ordinances to annex and rezone 4272 Thurmon Tanner Road for a pickleball recreation facility, and to grant a variance at 5201 Mulberry Street. They will also consider the second reading of a variance for 4627 Atlanta Highway, a new police officer position with budget amendment, and a mixed-use project presentation at 4560 Hog Mountain Road.

• Ordinance 725: Annexation at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Road for pickleball facility
• Ordinance 726: Rezoning and conditional use permit at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Road for pickleball facility
• Ordinance 729: Variance request at 5201 Mulberry Street
• Ordinance 724: Second reading of variance at 4627 Atlanta Highway
• Addition of one certified police officer and budget amendment

The Flowery Branch City Council approved the first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone property at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Road for a private pickleball recreation facility, along with a conditional use permit. The council also approved a variance for a front-facing garage at 5201 Mulberry Street and a variance for encroachments into setbacks at 4627 Atlanta Highway. A motion to move forward with opting out of House Bill 581 failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved Ordinance 725 (annexation at 4272 Thurmon Tanner Road) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 726 (rezoning and CUP for pickleball facility) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 729 (variance for front-facing garage at 5201 Mulberry Street) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 724 (variance for encroachments at 4627 Atlanta Highway) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 728 (2025 General Election Qualifying Fees) (5-0)
• Approved addition of one certified police officer position and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes from Jan 2 and Jan 4 meetings) (5-0)
• Motion to move forward with House Bill 581 opt-out died (no second)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called work session focused on budget planning for FY2026, including discussions on growth, strategic planning, financials, and staffing. The agenda also includes a new business item regarding the Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting is primarily a workshop, so no final decisions are expected.

• Budget Workshop FY2026
• Historic Preservation Commission discussion
• Growth and strategic planning topics
• Financials and staffing review

The Flowery Branch City Council held a special called work session to discuss the FY2026 budget, covering growth projections, strategic planning, financials, staffing, and a potential historic preservation commission. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these topics; the only actions were adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:52 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on January 2, 2025. They will discuss text amendments to zoning articles (Article 6, Article 9, Legacy Zoning) and public hearing advertisement time frames. In the voting session, they will consider approving a consulting agreement with Jimmy Dean for wastewater consulting services and the first reading of Ordinance 728 for 2025 General Election qualifying fees. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes and per diem approval.

• Discussion of text amendments to Article 6, Article 9, Legacy Zoning Categories, and Public Hearing Advertisement Time Frame
• Consider consulting agreement with Jimmy Dean for Wastewater Consulting Services
• First reading of Ordinance 728 for publishing 2025 General Election Qualifying Fees
• Consider December 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
• Consider December 2024 Per Diem for Mayor Asbridge

The Flowery Branch City Council held a work session and voting session on January 2, 2025. In the voting session, they approved a consulting agreement with Jimmy Dean for wastewater consulting services for 2025, not to exceed $15,000, and approved the first reading of Ordinance 728, which sets qualifying fees for the 2025 municipal election. The work session included discussions on proposed text amendments to zoning articles and legacy zoning categories, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved consulting agreement with Jimmy Dean for wastewater consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 728 for 2025 election qualifying fees (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including December 19, 2024 minutes and December 2024 per diem (unanimous)