Buford — City Commission Regular Meeting, August 4, 2025
At its official August 4, 2025 regular meeting, the Buford City Commission approved several infrastructure and capital project payments, including over $1.8 million to Charles Black Construction Co. for the Buford City Stadium project. The Commission also renewed its health insurance policy with Anthem, amended the City Massage Ordinance, re-appointed Nick Waycaster to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and approved right-of-way dedications on Creekside Drive, Oakbrook Drive, and S. Lee Street.
Topics
- Procedural
- Zoning
- Transportation
- Contracts
- Appointments
- Finance
- Water & sewer
- Parks
Actions
Amend agenda by deleting Agenda Item #6
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to amend the agenda by deleting Agenda Item #6. Ayes 3 Nays 0
#Z-25-10 — Amend July 21, 2025 minutes regarding special master case #Z-25-10 condition #8
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to amend the minutes from the July 21, 2025 regular meeting as follows: Amend recommendation of special master case #Z-25-10 condition #8 to reflect 2800 sq. ft. homes exclusive of garages and basements. All homes shall have a minimum of two (2) car garages.
Recognition of Anthony Pace and Lee Williams for 20 years of service
Approved
Chairman Beard recognized Anthony Pace and Lee Williams for their twenty (20) years of service with the City.
Approve dedication of rights-of-way on Creekside Drive, Oakbrook Drive and S. Lee St.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve dedication of rights-of-way located on Creekside Drive, Oakbrook Drive and S. Lee St.
Approve amendment to the City of Buford Massage Ordinance
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve amendment to the City of Buford Massage Ordinance, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Re-appoint Nick Waycaster 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 Nick Waycaster to Zoning Board of Appeals.
Approve renewal of 2025-2026 health insurance policy with Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve renewal of 2025-2026 health insurance policy with Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Authorize payment #2 to John D. Stephens, Inc. for Southside Sewer, Phase III project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $19,566.18 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #2 in the amount of $19,566.18 to John D. Stephens, Inc. for Southside Sewer, Phase III project.
Authorize change order #2 and payment #2 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for New Street roundabout project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $71,698.77 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize change order #2 and payment #2 in the amount of $71,698.77 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for New Street roundabout project.
Authorize payment #5 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $197,885.93 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #5 in the amount of $197,885.93 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project.
#18137-39 — Authorize payment of Invoice #18137-39 and revision to June Invoice #18137-41 to Breaux & Associates
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $750 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment of Invoice #18137-39 in the amount of $750.00, and authorize revision to June Invoice #18137-41 to Breaux & Associates in the amount of $55,308.05 that includes a credit in the amount of $73,825.00 for an error and omission, subject to final settlement of a credit for errors and omissions by the architect during the stadium project.
Authorize payment #32 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City Stadium project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $1,844,834 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #32 in the amount of $1,844,834.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City Stadium project.
Authorize payment #4 to Digital Scoreboards, LLC for Buford City Stadium project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $224,278 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #4 in the amount of $224,278.00 to Digital Scoreboards, LLC for Buford City Stadium project.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record: