Lilburn — Downtown Development Authority Special-Called Meeting, December 10, 2025
These minutes are unofficial. Lilburn 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.
These unofficial draft minutes cover the Lilburn Downtown Development Authority's work session and meeting on December 10, 2025. The Board heard a presentation on 'The Depot' project, a proposed $12 to $20 million regional entertainment hub at 57 Railroad Ave. Additionally, the Board approved Amendment No. 2 to the DDA Bylaws and authorized $2,289.38 in property tax payments for DDA-owned properties.
Topics
- finance
- procedural
- contracts
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Joe Nocera · Second: Amy Valdez-Barker
DDA Board member Joe Nocera asked for a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by DDA member Amy Valdez-Barker. Motion passed 4-0.
Approval of October 15, 2025 DDA Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Joe Nocera · Second: Amy Valdez-Barker
DDA Board member Joe Nocera asked for a motion to approve the October 15, 2025, DDA Meeting Draft minutes, seconded by DDA member Amy Valdez-Barker. Motion passed 4-0.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to DDA Bylaws
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Joe Nocera · Second: Amy Valdez-Barker
DDA Board member Joe Nocera asked for a motion to approve the amendment to No. 2with the addition of “following approval of DDA Board members”, seconded by DDA Board member Amy Valdez-Barker. Motion passed 4-0.
Authorization to pay 2025 Gwinnett County and City of Lilburn property taxes for DDA-owned properties
approved · Vote: 4-0 · $2,289.38 · Motion: Joe Nocera · Second: Amy Valdez-Barker
DDA Board member Joe Nocera asked for a motion to authorize payment of property taxes for DDA owned properties, seconded by DDA Board member Amy Valdez-Barker. Motion passed 4-0.
Feasibility Cost-Sharing Agreement for The Depot Project
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The project team is requesting a 30–90-day response window from the DDA regarding participation in the feasibility cost-sharing agreement. Chairman Nash emphasized that the costs to the DDA and the City of Lilburn must be clearly defined before any decision can be made to move forward.
Sources
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