Buford — City Commission Regular Meeting, July 21, 2025
Official minutes from the July 21, 2025 regular meeting of the Buford City Commission. The Commission held public hearings and acted on multiple rezoning and special use permit requests, approved an Urban Redevelopment Plan resolution, authorized revenue bonds, certified the school tax rollback rate, and approved several construction payments and project contracts.
Topics
- Zoning
- Contracts
- Finance
- SPLOST
- Transportation
- Water & sewer
- Millage rate
- Appointments
- Parks
- Procedural
Actions
Approve meeting agenda
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the July 21, 2025 Commission meeting as presented by staff.
Approve minutes of June 2, 2025 regular 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 June 2, 2025 regular meeting as presented by staff.
Change September meeting date to September 8, 2025
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to change the September meeting to September 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
#Z-25-19/#SUP-25-09 — Rezoning and SUP for H & M Lanier Property, LLC at 3040 Buford Highway/827 Thunder Road
Tabled · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
H & M Lanier Property, LLC requested rezoning for the property located at 3040 Buford Highway/827 Thunder Road, parcels 7-298-091, 7-298-092, 7-298-093 and 7-298-094, from R-100 to C-2 with a special use permit to allow a used car sales and service business. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to table the request until the September 2025 meeting.
#SUP-25-07 — Special Use Permit for Dutch Bros Coffee at 4996 Lanier Islands Parkway
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Dutch Bros Coffee requested a special use permit for the property located at 4996 Lanier Islands Parkway, parcel 08-157-000001F... to allow a drive-thru service for a coffee shop. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions...
#SUP-25-08 — Special Use Permit for The Dam Investment, LLC/Rinabahen Bantikumar Thakkar at 1250 Buford Dam Road
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
The Dam Investment, LLC/Rinabahen Bantikumar Thakkar requested a special use permit for the property located at 1250 Buford Dam Road... to allow a convenience store with fuel pumps and canopy. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request subject to the following conditions and the required permits from the Corps of Engineers...
#SUP-25-10 — Special Use Permit for Al-Hassan Aliyu at 3001 McEver Road
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Al-Hassan Aliyu requested a special use permit for the property located at 3001 McEver Road... to allow outside storage of ambulance vehicles. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions...
#SUP-25-11 — Special Use Permit for Prestige Motors Atlanta, LLC at 904 Gainesville Highway
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Prestige Motors Atlanta, LLC requested a special use permit for the property located at 904 Gainesville Highway... to allow automotive sales. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
Plat #714/#Z-25-18 — Annexation and rezoning for C4 FAM, LLC on South Richland Creek Road
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
C4 FAM, LLC requested annexation and rezoning for the property located on South Richland Creek Road, parcel 7-324-007, from R-100 to M-1. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
Plat #715/#Z-25-20/#SUP-25-12 — Annexation, rezoning, and SUP for H & M Lanier Property, LLC at 827 Thunder Road
Tabled · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
H & M Lanier Property, LLC requested annexation and rezoning for the property located at 827 Thunder Road, parcel 7-298-033, from R-75 to C-2 with a special use permit to allow a used car sales and service business. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to table the request until the September 2025 meeting.
Plat #716/#Z-25-21/#SUP-25-13 — Annexation, rezoning, and SUP for H & M Lanier Property, LLC at 3040 Buford Highway
Tabled · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
H & M Lanier Property, LLC requested annexation and rezoning for the property located at 3040 Buford Highway, parcel 7-298-005A, from R-75 to C-2 with a special use permit to allow a used car sales and service business. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to table the request until the September 2025 meeting.
Resolution approving City of Buford Urban Redevelopment Plan
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Chairman Beard stated at this time there would be a public hearing on the City of Buford Urban Redevelopment Plan... Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the resolution for City of Buford Urban Redevelopment Plan.
Purchase and sale agreement with Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Department
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve purchase and sale agreement between City of Buford and Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Department and Gwinnett County.
Agreement with Stephens Inc. for Urban Development Agency Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize City manager to enter into an agreement with Stephens Inc. for issuance of City of Buford, Urban Development Agency Revenue Bonds, Series 2025.
Amend fiscal year 2025 budget through June 30, 2025
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to amend the fiscal year 2025 budget to reflect actual expenditures through June 30, 2025.
Certify estimated rollback rate for Buford City Schools
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to certify estimated rollback rate of 11.820 mills for Buford City Schools to be provided to Hall County Board of Assessors for use on Tax Year 2025 Notice of Assessments.
#Z-25-10 — Approve Special Master recommendations for rezoning case #Z-25-10 (Tipton Builders Group, LLC)
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve recommendations of Special Master for City of Buford rezoning case #Z-25-10, Tipton Builders Group, LLC, M-1 to R-100.
Agreement with Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations & Elections
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 agreement between City of Buford and Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations & Elections for the use of election equipment.
Renewal of audit services with Wilcox & Bivings, P.C.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve renewal of audit services with Wilcox & Bivings, P.C.
Approve 2025-2026 Gwinnett Municipal Association membership dues
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $15,596.12 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve 2025-2026 Gwinnett Municipal Association membership dues in the amount of $15,596.12.
Re-appoint Randall Wansley to Zoning Board of Appeals
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to re-appoint Randall Wansley to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Approve special event on lawn at Buford Community Center
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve special event on the lawn at Buford Community Center.
Award low bid for 2025 LMIG paving project to Georgia Paving, Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve low bid for 2025 LMIG paving project to Georgia Paving, Inc.
Authorize acquisition of easements for New Street Pedestrian Streetscape project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize City Manager to acquire easements for New Street Pedestrian Streetscape project.
Authorize release of pledged funds with Peoples Bank & Trust
Approved · Vote: 2-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize release of pledged funds with Peoples Bank & Trust. Chairman Beard abstained.
Authorize Invoices #18137-40 and #18137-41 to Breaux & Associates
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $48,493.26 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Invoice #18137-40 in the amount of $750.00 and Invoice #18137-41 in the amount of $47,743.26 to Breaux & Associates for Buford City Stadium project...
Authorize payment #31 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $2,938,918 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #31 in the amount of $2,938,918.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City Stadium project.
Authorize payment #27 to Charles Black Construction Company, Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $35,762 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #27 in the amount of $35,762.00 to Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. for New Street relocation project and utilize SPLOST funds and general funds.
Authorize payment #1 to John D. Stephens, Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $43,224.19 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $43,224.19 to John D. Stephens, Inc. for Southside Sewer, Phase III project.
Authorize change order #1 and payment #1 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $157,796.87 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize change order #1 and payment #1 in the amount of $157,796.87 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for New Street Roundabout project.
Authorize payment #4 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $195,475.22 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #4 in the amount of $195,475.22 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record: