Lilburn — City Council Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026
At the official City Council meeting on January 12, 2026, the Lilburn City Council administered oaths of office to Councilmembers Powella and Hart. The Council approved ordinances regarding street cuts and municipal court rules, and approved a special use permit for a luxury auto repair shop in a 3-1 vote. Additionally, they approved the 2026 mayoral and council appointments and a settlement agreement with Francis Cole.
Topics
- procedural
- zoning
- contracts
- appointments
- public_safety
- transportation
- water_sewer
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Emil Powella · Second: Scott Batterton
Mayor Crist asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Councilmember Powella made the motion to approve, seconded by Councilmember Batterton. Motion passed 4-0.
Approval of December 8th, 2025, City Council Meeting Draft Minutes
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Christina van Maanen · Second: Emil Powella
Mayor Crist asked for a motion. Councilmember van Maanen made the motion to approve the December 8th, 2025, City Council Meeting Draft Minutes, seconded by Councilmember Powella. Motion passed 4-0.
Ordinance No. 2026-663 — Approval of Ordinance No. 2026-663, amending text of Appendix B - Article 7, Sec. 7.5 - Street Cuts
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Mike Hart · Second: Emil Powella
Councilmember Hart made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-663, seconded by Councilmember Powella. Motion passed 4-0.
Ordinance 2026-664 — Approval of Ordinance 2026-664, amending official Zoning Map updating SUP-2025-04 for Auto and Truck Service Center
approved · Vote: 3-1 · Motion: Mike Hart · Second: Emil Powella
Councilmember Hart made the motion to approve with staff recommendations as presented, seconded by Councilmember Powella... Motion passed 3-1, with Councilmember van Maanen voting 'No'.
Approval of 2026 Mayor and City Council Appointments
approved
Mayor Crist and all Councilmembers presented their 2026 appointees. Mayor Crist then swore in the 2026 Board Members in attendance, Peter Sirbu, Ken Stephenson, Joe Gennusa and Michael Delashmit.
Ordinance 2026-665 — Approval of Ordinance 2026-665, amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances to add Section 30-4 'Rules of Municipal Court'
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Emil Powella · Second: Scott Batterton
Councilmember Powella made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-665, seconded by Councilmember Batterton. Motion passed 4-0.
Contract No. 2026-01 — Approval of Contract No. 2026-01, a settlement agreement with Francis Cole
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Emil Powella · Second: Scott Batterton
Councilmember Powella made a motion to approve Contact No. 2026-01 as amended, seconded by Councilmember Batterton. Motion passed 4-0.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record:
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