Buford — City Commission Regular Meeting, February 2, 2026
The Buford City Commission held its regular monthly meeting on February 2, 2026, and approved multiple rezoning and annexation requests, project vendor payments, infrastructure franchise agreements, and property transfers. All items considered were approved, including rezonings along Richland Creek Road and East Main Street, grant resolutions, and property transfers to the Downtown Development Authority. These are official signed meeting minutes.
Topics
- Zoning
- Contracts
- Finance
- Transportation
- Parks
- Grants
- Procedural
Actions
Approve meeting agenda
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the agenda for the February 2, 2026 Commission meeting as presented by staff. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Adopt minutes from January 5, 2026 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 January 5, 2026 regular meeting as presented by staff. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Proclamation recognizing Chairman Beard
Approved
Gwinnett County District 4 Commissioner, Matthew Holtkamp, presented Chairman Beard with a proclamation recognizing him for his dedication and service to the City.
#Z-26-01 — Rezoning request for 575 East Main Street from C-2 to R-100
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
#Z-26-01: GiGi and Buddy Maughon requested rezoning for the property located at 575 East Main Street from C-2 to R-100. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request and if the existing home is removed and a new home constructed the following conditions shall apply...
#Z-26-02 — Rezoning request for 5409 South Richland Creek Road from R-100 to M-1
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
#Z-26-02: M3 Property Partners requested rezoning for the property located at 5409 South Richland Creek Road from R-100 to M-1. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
#Z-26-03 — Rezoning request for Richland Creek Road (parcel 7-324-025) from R-100 to M-1
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
#Z-26-03: M3 Property Partners requested rezoning for the property located on Richland Creek Road, parcel 7-324-025, from R-100 to M-1. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions...
Plat #723/#Z-26-04 — Annexation and rezoning request for 5339 South Richland Creek Road from R-100 to M-1
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Plat #723/#Z-26-04: Joe Moriarty requested annexation and rezoning for the property located at 5339 South Richland Creek Road from R-100 to M-1. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
Plat #724/#Z-26-05 — Annexation and rezoning request for Richland Creek Road (parcel 7-304-002) from R-100 to M-1
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Plat #724/#Z-26-05: Joe Moriarty request annexation and rezoning for the property located on Richland Creek Road, parcel 7-304-002, from R-100 to M-1. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions...
Plat #725/#Z-26-06 — Annexation and rezoning request for 5338 Little Mill Road from R-100 to M-1
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Plat #725/#Z-26-06: Joe Moriarty request annexation and rezoning for the property located at 5338 Little Mill Road from R-100 to M-1. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
Plat #722 — Annexation and zoning request for 3496 North Bogan Road from R-100 to R-100
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Plat #722: 713 Holdings, LLC request annexation and zoning for the property located at 3496 North Bogan Road from R-100 to R-100. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
Resolution seeking federal funding for Buford Multi-Use Trail Extension right-of-way acquisition
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt resolution to the Atlanta Regional Commission seeking federal funding of right-of-way acquisition funds for the Buford Multi-Use Trail Extension. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Approve Natural Gas Franchise Agreement with the City of Braselton
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve City of Buford Natural Gas Franchise Agreement with the City of Braselton. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Approve special event permit for Art-Tiques Holiday Market
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve special event, Art-Tiques Holiday Market, on the Buford Community Center lawn November 21-22, 2026. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize renewal of Worker's Compensation policy with Summit Insurance Company
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize renewal of Worker's Compensation policy for 2026-2027 with Summit Insurance Company. Ayes 3 Nays 0
7-301-407, 7-301-048, 7-301-049, 7-301-050 — Approve transfer of Roberts St. properties to the Downtown Development Authority
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve transfer of Roberts St. properties, 7-301-407, 7-301-048, 7-301-049 and 7-301-050, to the Downtown Development Authority. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Approve Quitclaim of rights-of-way on Washington Street
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve Quitclaim of 0.254 acres +/- of rights-of-way on Washington Street. Ayes 3 Nays 0
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. Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstained 1
Authorize final retainage payment for Buford City Stadium project to Digital Scoreboards, LLC
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $25,900 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize final retainage payment in the amount of $25,900.00 to Digital Scoreboards, LLC for Buford City Stadium project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #11 for Moreno Street LCI project to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $141,465.58 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #11 in the amount of $141,465.58 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #2 for N. Bogan Road at Thompson Mill Road gas relocation project to W. L. Griffin Company, LLC
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $109,817 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #2 in the amount of $109,817.00 to W. L. Griffin Company, LLC for N. Bogan Road at Thompson Mill Road gas relocation project. (Force account agreement with Gwinnett County) Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #5 for Tom Riden track resurface project to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $91,384 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #5 in the amount of $91,384.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Tom Riden track resurface project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #4 for Buford City cemetery project to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $14,031.88 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #4 in the amount of $14,031.88 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City cemetery project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #1 for New Street wall installation project to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $22,292.67 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $22,292.67 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for New Street wall installation project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #1 for Buford High School softball locker room project to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $14,615.45 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $14,615.45 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School softball locker room project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #1 for Stillwater court sidewalk repair project to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $16,542.09 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $16,542.09 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Stillwater court sidewalk repair project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #6 for Buford High School baseball sound system replacement project to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $26,090.44 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #6 in the amount of $26,090.44 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School baseball sound system replacement project. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Authorize payment #2 for Buford High School soccer/lacrosse field scoreboard to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $12,090.82 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #2 in the amount of $12,090.82 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School soccer/lacrosse field scoreboard. Ayes 3 Nays 0
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