Buford — City Commission Regular Meeting, February 3, 2025
At the official regular meeting on February 3, 2025, the Buford City Commission addressed land use matters, approving a rezoning at 105 Scott Street and a special use permit for a church at 1705 Enterprise Drive, while denying a rezoning at 2924 Gravel Springs Road. The Commission opted out of the House Bill 581 statewide homestead exemption following a public hearing. Additionally, Commissioners authorized an $8 million GDOT TAP grant application for a pedestrian bridge, approved an intergovernmental agreement with Rest Haven for SPLOST stormwater funding, and authorized multiple payments for the Buford City Stadium project.
Topics
- Zoning
- Finance
- Grants
- SPLOST
- Contracts
- Stormwater
- Transportation
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of agenda for February 3, 2025 Commission meeting
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the February 3, 2025 Commission meeting as presented by staff. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Adoption of minutes from January 6, 2025 regular meeting and special called meeting
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the January 6, 2025 regular meeting and the minutes from the special called meeting on January 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. as presented by staff. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Z-25-01 — Rezoning request for 105 Scott Street from R-100 to Public
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
#Z-25-01: James Hall requested rezoning for the property located at 105 Scott Street from R-100 to Public... Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions... Ayes 3 Nays 0
Z-25-02 — Rezoning request for 2924 Gravel Springs Road from C-2 to M-1
Denied · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
#Z-25-02: NWC #5 Partnership requested rezoning for the property located at 2924 Gravel Springs Road from C-2 to M-1... Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to deny the request. Ayes 3 Nays 0
SUP-25-01 — Special use permit for church and missionary center at 1705 Enterprise Drive
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
#SUP-25-01: DoDream Baptist Korean Church requested a special use permit for the property located at 1705 Enterprise Drive. The special use permit requested is to allow a church and missionary center for worship services and community outreach programs... Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions... Ayes 3 Nays 0
Public hearing to opt out of statewide homestead exemption under House Bill 581
Approved · Vote: 3-0
Chairman Beard stated at this time there would be a public hearing to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the City of Buford as provided in House Bill 581... Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion of the meeting. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Renewal of 2025-2026 Workers Compensation policy with Summit Insurance Company
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve renewal of Workers Compensation policy for 2025-2026 with Summit Insurance Company. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorization to investigate potential abandonment of portion of South Garnett Street
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize staff to investigate the potential abandonment of a certain portion of South Garnett Street from E. Moreno Street to E. Park Street, and, if appropriate, take the necessary steps in compliance with State of Georgia statute... Ayes 3 Nays 0
Approval of 2025-2026 theatrical season, concerts, and performances at Buford Community Center
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve City of Buford 2025-2026 theatrical season, concerts and performances at Buford Community Center. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Resolution to apply for FY 2025 GDOT TAP funding for pedestrian bridge project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $8,000,000 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to sign a resolution to apply for Fiscal Year 2025 Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding in the amount up to Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) for a pedestrian bridge... Ayes 3 Nays 0
Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Rest Haven for SPLOST stormwater monies transfer
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize Chairman to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City Council of the City of Rest Haven to provide for the transfer of certain Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) monies to the City of Rest Haven in furtherance of a stormwater project... Ayes 3 Nays 0
Approval of surplus items and authorization to list on Govdeals.com
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve surplus items as presented and authority City Manager to list items on Govdeals.com and other markets. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Approval of landscape care bids for Buford City Schools and city properties
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve landscape care bids for properties maintained at Buford City Schools and other city properties. Ayes 3 Nays 0
18137-35 — Payment of Invoice #18137-35 to Breaux & Associates for Buford City Stadium project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $61,797.49 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment of Invoice #18137-35 in the amount of $61,797.49 to Breaux & Associates for Buford City Stadium project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Payment #26 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City Stadium project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $793,982 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #26 in the amount of $793,982.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City Stadium project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
130034 — Payment of Invoice #130034 to dB Integrations for Buford City Stadium A/V installation
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $21,712.74 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment of Invoice #130034 in the amount of $21,712.74 to dB Integrations for audio/visual installation at Buford City Stadium. Ayes 3 Nays 0
1129 — Payment of Invoice #1129 to Digital Scoreboards, LLC for Buford City Stadium project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $1,239,284 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment of Invoice #1129 in the amount of $1,239,284.00 to Digital Scoreboards, LLC for Buford City Stadium project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
2403-023-2 — Final payment of Invoice #2403-023-2 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Bona Road Gym improvements
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $4,861.13 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize final payment of Invoice #2403-023-2 in the amount of $4,861.13 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Bona Road Gym improvements project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Sources
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