Lawrenceville — Downtown Development Authority, April 13, 2026
The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority met in an official capacity on April 13, 2026. The Board approved several past meeting minutes, the April Treasurer's Report, and funding for the Chairman's attendance at a strategic leadership visit. Additionally, they approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville regarding the Lightnin Rental Parcel and authorized three facade grants of $5,000 each for local businesses.
Topics
- procedural
- finance
- contracts
- grants
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Joanie Perry Ward · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve the agenda made by Board Member Perry Ward, Seconded by Board Member Jones.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2025
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Jeremy Higginbotham · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve the Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2025 made by Board Member Higginbotham, Seconded by Board Member Jones.
Approval of Executive Session Minutes for November 10, 2025
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Jeremy Higginbotham · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve the Downtown Development Authority Executive Session Minutes for November 10, 2025 made by Board Member Higginbotham, Seconded by Board Member Jones.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for December 8, 2025
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Jen Young · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve the Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting Minutes for December 8, 2025 made by Board Member Young, Seconded by Board Member Jones.
Approval of Executive Session Minutes for December 8, 2025
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Jen Young · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve the Downtown Development Authority Executive Session Minutes for December 8, 2025 made by Board Member Young, Seconded by Board Member Jones.
April 2026 Downtown Development Authority Treasurer’s Report
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Jim Nash
Motion to approve the April 2026 Downtown Development Authority Treasurer's Report made by Board Member Jones, Seconded by Board Member Nash.
Approval of Chairman Attending Strategic Leadership Visit
approved · Vote: 6-0 · $5171.8 · Motion: Jeremy Higginbotham · Second: Joanie Perry Ward
Motion to approve the cost of Chairman Merritt's attendance to the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Strategic Leadership Visit to Tampa, Florida in the amount of $5,171.80 for flights and registration made by Board Member Higginbotham, Seconded by Board Member Perry Ward.
Retail Curating Final Report
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Chairman Merritt presented the Retail Curating final report. Thanks to Board Member Jen Young for working on this and coordinating with Terra Alma.
Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for Lightnin Rental Parcel
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Jim Nash
Motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville regarding the Lightnin Rental Parcel made by Board Member Jones, Seconded by Board Member Nash.
Façade Grant - VFG Mauricio LLC
approved · Vote: 6-0 · $5000 · Motion: Jeremy Higginbotham · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve the façade grant in the amount of $5,000 to VFG Mauricio LLC to be used towards windows, repainting the outside, and removing the driveway signage made by Board Member Higginbotham, Seconded by Board Member Jones.
Façade Grant - Fishery Fitness
approved · Vote: 6-0 · $5000 · Motion: Jim Nash · Second: Jeremy Higginbotham
Motion to approve the facade grant in the amount of $5,000 for Fishery Fitness located at 452 Eaton Street to be used towards upgrading their garage doors made by Board Member Nash, Seconded by Board Member Higginbotham.
Façade Grant - Carlos Cisneros/Strange Taco Bar
approved · Vote: 6-0 · $5000 · Motion: Lee Merritt · Second: Joanie Perry Ward
Motion to approve the facade grant in the amount of $5,000 for Carlos Cisneros/Strange Taco Bar located at 225 West Crogan Street to be used towards enclosing part of their front patio and additional landscaping made by Board Member Merritt, Seconded by Board Member Perry Ward.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record:
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