Buford — City Commission Regular Meeting, January 5, 2026
At its official January 5, 2026 regular meeting, the Buford City Commission appointed Phillip Beard as Chairman and Chris Burge as Vice-Chairman for 2026, and reappointed department heads. The Commission approved several rezonings and special use permits for commercial projects while denying an annexation request on North Bogan Road. Additionally, the Commission authorized property transfers, right-of-way agreements, annual maintenance contracts, and various project payments.
Topics
- Appointments
- Zoning
- Property
- Contracts
- Transportation
- Finance
- Water & sewer
- Parks
- Procedural
Actions
Approve meeting agenda
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the agenda for the January 5, 2026 Commission meeting as presented by staff.
Approve minutes from December 1, 2025 regular meeting
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the December 1, 2025 regular meeting as presented by staff.
Nominate Phillip Beard as Commission Chairman for 2026
Approved · Vote: 2-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to nominate Phillip Beard as Commission Chairman for the year 2026. Commissioner Beard abstained.
Nominate Chris Burge as Commission Vice-Chairman for 2026
Approved · Vote: 2-0 · Motion: Phillip Beard · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Beard, seconded by Mr. Weeks to nominate Chris Burge as Commission Vice-Chairman for the year 2026. Commissioner Burge abstained.
Appoint Department Heads for 2026
Approved · Vote: 2-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to appoint Department Heads for the year 2026 as presented. Mr. Burge abstained from voting on the appointments of Recreation Director and Water Plant Superintendent.
#Z-25-26/#SUP-25-17 — Rezoning and special use permit for Vermeer SE at 4924 Golden Parkway
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Vermeer SE requested rezoning for the property located at 4924 Golden Parkway from M-1 to C-2 with a special use permit to allow an equipment sales and service facility with outdoor storage... Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions
#Z-25-27 — Rezoning for Ryan Reed at 107 Holiday Road from RA-200 to R-100
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Ryan Reed requested rezoning for the property located at 107 Holiday Road from RA-200 to R-100... Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions
#SUP-25-18 — Special use permit for Steven Martinello at 4840 Newton Terrace, Suite 1 for automotive repair facility
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Steven Martinello requested a special use permit for the property located at 4840 Newton Terrace, Suite 1... to allow a general automotive repair and maintenance facility... Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions
#SUP-25-19 — Special use permit for Bubble Bath Car Wash on Distribution Parkway
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Bubble Bath Car Wash requested a special use permit for the property located on Distribution Parkway, parcels 08-156-002192 and 08-156-002195... to allow a car wash... Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions
Plat #721 — Annexation and rezoning request for Silvia Palacios at 2872 North Bogan Road
Denied · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Silvia Palacios request annexation and zoning for the property located at 2872 North Bogan Road from R-100 to R-100... Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to deny the request.
Declare surplus 3.2 acres of parcel 08-151-002008 and authorize bids for sale
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to declare surplus 3.2 acres +/- as portion of parcel 08-151-002008 and authorize City Manager to take bids for sale.
7-302-001 — Transfer 0.57 acres of parcel 7-302-001 to Buford Downtown Development Authority
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to transfer parcel 7-302-001, 0.57 acres, to Buford Downtown Development Authority.
Abandon rights-of-way of Joy Drive and Mishell Lane for light industrial project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to abandon rights-of-way of Joy Drive and Mishell Lane and authorize Chairman to sign Quitclaim Deeds to incorporate with the proposed light industrial project.
Authorize GDOT agreement for right-of-way acquisition for Garnett St. trail and bridge extension project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize Chairman to enter into an agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation authorizing the city to acquire rights-of-way for a federal or state aid project. (Garnett St. trail and bridge extension project)
Approve annual membership fees for Georgia Municipal Association
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $7,626.41 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve annual membership fees for Georgia Municipal Association in the amount of $7,626.41.
Approve 2026-2027 theater season at Buford Community Center
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve 2026-2027 theater season at Buford Community Center.
Approve annual contract for sanitary sewer and water maintenance and improvements to JDS, Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve annual contract for sanitary sewer maintenance and improvements and water maintenance and improvements to low bidder JDS, Inc.
Authorize payment #6 and #7 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for New Street Roundabout project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $175,973.68 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #6 in the amount of $149,168.03 and payment #7 in the amount of $26,805.65 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for New Street Roundabout project.
Authorize payment #10 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $132,299.60 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #10 in the amount of $132,299.60 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project.
Authorize payment #4 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Tom Riden track resurface project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $70,713 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #4 in the amount of $70,713.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Tom Riden track resurface project.
Authorize payment #3 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City cemetery project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $10,433.56 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #3 in the amount of $10,433.56 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City cemetery project.
Authorize payment #1 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School soccer/lacrosse field scoreboard
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $94,237.34 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $94,237.34 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School soccer/lacrosse field scoreboard.
Authorize payment #1 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School band director platform
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $16,980 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $16,980.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School band director platform.
BUF-022-0 — Authorize payment of Invoice #BUF-022-0 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for New Street relocation final paving at stadium project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $26,535 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment of Invoice #BUF-022-0 in the amount of $26,535.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for New Street relocation final paving at stadium project.
Sources
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