Lawrenceville — City Council Regular Meeting, August 24, 2026
These minutes are unofficial. Lawrenceville posts minutes before the council formally approves them, so this reflects the current public record and may be revised. The official version replaces it once approved.
This is a summary of the unofficial draft minutes for the Lawrenceville City Council Regular Meeting held on August 24, 2026. During the meeting, the Council approved several property acquisitions on Maddox Street and North Clayton Street, awarded contracts for the Pink Parking Lot and Lawn Pedestrian Improvements, and approved multiple zoning and special use permit items. Additionally, Randy Travis was appointed as the new Mayor Pro-Tem and to the Aurora Board.
Topics
- zoning
- contracts
- appointments
- transportation
- finance
- procedural
Actions
Agenda Approval and Amendment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Randy Travis
Motion approve agenda as amended made by Council Member Jones, Seconded by Council Member Travis.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Bryant Harris · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve Prior Meeting Minutes made by Council Member Harris, Seconded by Council Member Jones.
Ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Code of the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia to adopt requirements that car washes recycle water
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Bruce Johnson · Second: Bryant Harris
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Code of the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia to adopt requirements that car washes recycle water
Intergovernmental Agreement with Downtown Development Authority for Rental and Maintenance of City and Downtown Development Authority owned Property
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Bruce Johnson · Second: Bryant Harris
Intergovernmental Agreement with Downtown Development Authority for Rental and Maintenance of City and Downtown Development Authority owned Property
Ordinance to Amend the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020 to amend the provisions of RM-8 Townhouse Residential District
approved · Vote: 4-1 · Motion: David Still · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve the changes as presented in the packet to amend the city of ordinance 2020, adopted May 2020, as amended, which will result in changes to article one districts related to Section 102.7 RM8 Townhouse Residential District
SUP2026-00007 — Special Use Permit - 407 North Clayton Street
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Randy Travis
Motion to approve SUP2026-00007; Cory Acuff; 407 North Clayton Street with the Planning with Planning and Development recommendations that will also include move to strike 1C hours of operation for the distillery, and also moved to strike #item 1G
RZM2026-00004 — Rezoning - 737 Grayson Highway
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Bruce Johnson
Motion to approve RZM2026-00004; JCT Construction Group c/o LJA Engineering; 737 Grayson Highway per Mayor and Council recommendations
SUP2026-00010 — Special Use Permits - 272 Hurricane Shoals Road
tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Randy Travis
Tabled item #9 to be heard at September 9, 2026, Work Session.
ANNX2026-00002 — Annexation, Rezoning, and Special Use Permit - 0 Sugarloaf Parkway
tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Randy Travis
Tabled item #10 to be heard at September 9, 2026, Work Session.
Contract Award - Lawrenceville Pink Parking Lot Project
approved · Vote: 5-0 · $1373751.5 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Bryant Harris
Motion Award Lawrenceville Pink Parking Lot Project to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Complete Site LLC, amount not to exceed $1,373,751.50.
Contract Award - Lawrenceville Lawn Pedestrian Improvements
approved · Vote: 5-0 · $164175 · Motion: Bryant Harris · Second: Randy Travis
Motion to Award Lawrenceville Lawn Pedestrian Improvements to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Woodwind Construction Company, Inc., amount not to exceed $164,175.00.
Property Acquisition - 113 Maddox St
approved · Vote: 5-0 · $617000 · Motion: David Still · Second: Bruce Johnson
Motion to approve the acquisition of 113 Maddox Street for the purchase price of $617,000... as presented by staff
Property Acquisition - 127 Maddox St
approved · Vote: 5-0 · $400000 · Motion: David Still · Second: Bruce Johnson
Motion to approve the acquisition of... 127 Maddox Street for the purchase price of $400,000... as presented by staff
Property Acquisition - 750 N Clayton St
approved · Vote: 5-0 · $453200 · Motion: David Still · Second: Bruce Johnson
Motion to approve the acquisition of... 750 North Clayton Street for the purchase price of $453,200... as presented by staff
Property Acquisition - 806 N Clayton St
approved · Vote: 5-0 · $565000 · Motion: David Still · Second: Bruce Johnson
Motion to approve the acquisition of... 806 North Clayton Street for the price of $565,000... as presented by staff
Property Acquisition - 824 N Clayton Street
approved · Vote: 5-0 · $380000 · Motion: David Still · Second: Bruce Johnson
Motion to approve the acquisition of... 824 North Clayton Street for the purchase price of $380,000, as presented by staff
Lawrence Hotel - Hotel Management Agreement Amendment with Northpoint Hospitality
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Victoria Jones · Second: Bryant Harris
Motion to Approve the amendment to the Hotel Management Agreement as presented and grant the authorization for the Chair of the Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority to execute the agreement
Ordinance to amend the date and time of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Lawrenceville City Council for 2026
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Bryant Harris · Second: Randy Travis
Motion to approve Ordinance to amend the date and time of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Lawrenceville City Council for 2026
Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: David Still · Second: Victoria Jones
Motion to approve Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem Randy Travis
Board Appointment for Aurora Board
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Bruce Johnson · Second: Bryant Harris
Motion to Appoint Randy Travis to Elected Official Post on the Aurora Board effective September 3, 2026
Memorandum of Understanding with Aurora Theatre for Technical Services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Randy Travis · Second: Bruce Johnson
Motion to approve Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Technical Services between the City of Lawrenceville and Aurora Theatre
Sources
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