Buford — City Commission Regular Meeting, June 1, 2026
At its June 1, 2026 regular meeting, the Buford City Commission approved multiple annexation, rezoning, and special use permit applications, while denying a special use permit for an outdoor venue on West Main Street. The Commission also approved various contractor payments, project agreements, a resolution for natural gas base rates, and an EPD Hazardous Waste Trust Fund grant application for the McEver Road landfill closure. These official minutes reflect unanimous 3-0 votes on all items.
Topics
- Zoning
- Contracts
- Finance
- Grants
- Water & sewer
- Transportation
- Appointments
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of meeting agenda
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the June 1, 2026 Commission meeting as presented by staff.
Approval of May 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes
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 May 4, 2026 regular meeting as presented by staff.
Recognition of 20 years of service for Autumn Cole and LeeAnn Patton
Approved
Chairman Beard recognized Autumn Cole and LeeAnn Patton for their twenty (20) years of service with the City.
Z-26-12 — Rezoning request for 3040 Buford Highway and 827 Thunder Road from R-100 to C-2
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
H & M Lanier Property, LLC requested rezoning for the property located at 3040 Buford Highway and 827 Thunder Road, parcels 7-298-093, 7-298-094, 7-298-091 and 7-298-092, from R-100 to C-2. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
Z-26-13 — Annexation and rezoning request for 3040 Buford Highway from R-100 to C-2 (Plat #730)
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Plat #730/#Z-26-13: Hany Ibrahim requested annexation and rezoning for the property located at 3040 Buford Highway, parcel 7-298-005A, from R-100 to C-2. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions...
Z-26-14 — Annexation and rezoning request for 827 Thunder Road from R-100 to C-2 (Plat #731)
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Plat #731/#Z-26-14: Hany Ibrahim requested annexation and rezoning for the property located at 827 Thunder Road, parcel 7-298-033, from R-100 to C-2. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
Plat #729 — Annexation and zoning request for 4300 Thompson Mill Road from R-100 to R-100
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Plat #729: Casey Nelson requested annexation and zoning for the property located at 4300 Thompson Mill Road from R-100 to R-100. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following and if the existing home is removed and a new home constructed the following conditions shall apply...
SUP-26-08 — Special use permit for golf cart showroom at 2116 Buford Dam Road, Suite E
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
#SUP-26-08: Noah McClue requested a special use permit for the property located at 2116 Buford Dam Road, Suite E. The special use permit requested is to allow a golf cart showroom with accessory installation and customization and outdoor display for golf carts. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions...
SUP-26-09 — Special use permit for outdoor special events and weddings at 170 West Main Street
Denied · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
#SUP-26-09: Henry Rohde, One Seventy Main requested a special use permit for the property located at 170 West Main Street. The special use permit requested is to allow outdoor special events and weddings... On the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to deny the request.
SUP-26-10 — Special use permit for drive-thru window at 4949 Lanier Islands Parkway, Suite 100
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
#SUP-26-10: Natividad Cabrera-Cruz requested a special use permit for the property located at 4949 Lanier Islands Parkway, Suite 100. The special use permit requested is to allow a drive-thru window. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions...
Resolution for EPD Hazardous Waste Trust Fund grant application for McEver Road landfill closure
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt Resolution to submit application to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Department in order to receive funds from the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund. (McEver Road landfill closure)
Appointment of 2026 MEAG Power annual election voting delegates
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve Stacy Rolin and Bryan Kerlin as 2026 MEAG Power annual election voting delegates.
Professional services agreement with Contech Engineered Solutions for stadium bridge project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager to enter into an agreement for professional services and purchase commitment with Contech Engineered Solutions for stadium bridge project.
Resolution amending natural gas base rates schedule
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt Resolution providing for an amended schedule of natural gas base rates for residential/commercial/industrial customers; and other lawful purposes.
Renewal of contract for audit services with Wilcox & Bivings, P.C.
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve renewal of contract for audit services by Wilcox & Bivings, P.C.
Invoice #23125-03 — Payment to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School CTAE addition project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $5,664.66 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment of Invoice #23125-03 in the amount of $5,664.66 to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School CTAE addition project.
Invoice #25106-04 — Payment to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School softball field house project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $323.19 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment of Invoice #25106-04 in the amount of $323.19 to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School softball field house project.
Payment #15 — Change order no. 2 and payment #15 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $155,036.84 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize change order no.2 and payment #15 in the amount of $155,036.84 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project.
Payment #3 — Payment #3 to W. L. Griffin Company, LLC for N. Bogan Road at Thompson Mill Road gas relocation project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $78,577.30 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #3 in the amount of $78,577.30 to W. L. Griffin Company, LLC for N. Bogan Road at Thompson Mill Road gas relocation project. (Force account agreement)
Invoice #2524-004 — Payment to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School softball field house project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $96,264.33 · Motion: Bradley W. Weeks · Second: Chris Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment of Invoice #2524-004 in the amount of $96,264.33 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School softball field house project.
Invoice #2608-001 — Payment to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Public Works parking lot addition project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $118,662.26 · Motion: Chris Burge · Second: Bradley W. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment of Invoice #2608-001 in the amount of $118,662.26 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for City of Buford Public Works parking lot addition project.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record: