Lilburn — City Council Special-Called Meeting, August 31, 2026
These official minutes document the Lilburn City Council's special-called meeting on August 31, 2026. The Council approved the 2026 millage rate at 5.430 mills (Resolution No. 2026-11) and established the FY26-27 fee schedule (Resolution No. 2026-08). Additionally, they adopted an amended FY26-27 balanced budget of $29,690,017 (Ordinance No. 2026-676).
Topics
- millage
- finance
- procedural
- splost
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Hart · Second: Emil Powella
Mayor Crist asked for a motion to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Councilmember Hart and seconded by Councilmember Powella. Motion passed 4-0.
Approval of Minutes
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Emil Powella · Second: Scott Batterton
Mayor Crist asked for a motion to approve the following minutes: 1. August 3, 2026, City Council Special-Called Work Session Minutes 2. August 10, 2026, City Council Meeting Draft Minutes 3. August 10, 2026, City Council Executive Session Minutes 4. August 24, 2026, Special-Called Public Hearings at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM 5. August 31, 2026, Special-Called Public Hearing at 4:00 PM... Councilmember Powella made the motion to approve, seconded by Councilmember Batterton. Motion passed 4-0.
Resolution No. 2026-11 — Approval of Resolution No. 2026-11, a Resolution to set the City of Lilburn’s 2026 Millage Rate at 5.430 mills
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Emil Powella · Second: Michael Hart
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-11, a Resolution to set the City of Lilburn’s 2026 Millage Rate at 5.430 mills. Mayor Crist read the proposed millage rate of 5.430 mills into the public record and asked for a motion. Councilmember Powella made the motion to approve, seconded by Councilmember Hart... Motion passed 4-0.
Resolution No. 2026-08 — Approval of Resolution No. 2026-08, a Resolution establishing the FY26-27 fee schedule for the City of Lilburn
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Emil Powella · Second: Christina van Maanen
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-08, a Resolution establishing the FY26-27 fee schedule for the City of Lilburn. Mayor Crist asked for a motion to approve. A motion was made by Councilmember Powella and seconded by Councilmember van Maanen. Motion passed 4-0.
Ordinance No. 2026-676 — Approval of Ordinance No. 2026-676, an Ordinance amending the FY26-27 Adopted Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
approved · Vote: 4-0 · $29,690,017 · Motion: Scott Batterton · Second: Emil Powella
Approval of Ordinance No. 2026-676, an Ordinance amending the FY26-27 Adopted Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Finance Director Sherrie Smith presented the amended FY26-27 balanced budget for adoption in the total amount of $29,690,017, replacing the previously adopted continuation budget... Councilmember Batterton made the motion to approve, seconded by Councilmember Powella. Motion passed 4-0.
Sources
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