Loganville — City Council Regular Meeting, October 5, 2026
Official minutes of the Loganville City Council combined work session and regular meeting held on September 10, 2026. Key decisions included approving a major variance for 0 N Sharon Church Road, extending the rezone and annexation moratorium to March 31, 2027, setting the 2026 millage rate, and approving contracts for a city manager search firm, physical security upgrades, and utility equipment purchases.
Topics
- Zoning
- Millage rate
- Contracts
- Finance
- Public safety
- Transportation
- Water & sewer
Actions
Adoption of Agenda
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Keith Colquitt · Second: Patti Wolfe
Motion made by Council Member Colquitt to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Council Member Wolfe. Motion carried 6-0.
Proclamation - Constitution Day
Approved
Mayor Branden Whitfield presented the proclamation for Constitution Week, September 17, 2026 through September 23, 2026 to Mary Siler, First Vice President of ALA unit 223 and Cathy Hedges, President for the District 10 American Legion Auxiliary.
Last Month's Minutes Approval
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Keith Colquitt · Second: Bill DuVall
Motion made by Council Member Colquitt to approve the consent agenda as presented: A. Last Month's Minutes... Seconded by Council Member DuVall. Motion carried 6-0.
June & July 2026 Financial Reports Approval
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Keith Colquitt · Second: Bill DuVall
Motion made by Council Member Colquitt to approve the consent agenda as presented: ... B. June & July 2026 Financial Reports. Seconded by Council Member DuVall. Motion carried 6-0.
Selection of Hiring Firm for the City Manager Position
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · $22,900 · Motion: Bill DuVall · Second: Wesley Johnson
An amended motion was made by Council Member DuVall to approve signing the professional agreement with Mercer Group Associates to conduct a search for the City Manager position, in an amount not to exceed $22,900.00. Seconded by Council Member Johnson. Motion carried 6-0.
V26-008 — Major Variance for 0 N Sharon Church Rd
Approved · Vote: 4-2 · Motion: Lisa Newberry · Second: Wesley Johnson
Motion made by Council Member Newberry to approve the variance with conditions as follows: the maximum building height of two stories, and the new build must have an enclosed garage, no carport. Seconded by Council Member Johnson. Motion carried 4-2.
09.10.26.0 — Rezone and Annexation Moratorium Extension
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Lisa Newberry · Second: Melanie Long
Motion made by Council Member Newberry to adopt the extension of the previously imposed temporary moratorium on all rezone applications and all annexation applications for all properties listed in the city limits of Loganville, Georgia, until March 31, 2027. Seconded by Council Member Long. Motion carried 6-0.
9.10.26 — Resolution - 2026 Millage Rate
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Keith Colquitt · Second: Bill DuVall
Motion made by Council Member Colquitt to approve the Resolution for the 2026 Millage Rate. Seconded by Council Member DuVall. Motion carried 6-0.
100-1535-542400 — Physical Security Upgrade (Camera and Access Control)
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · $102,000 · Motion: Keith Colquitt · Second: Patti Wolfe
Motion made by Council Member Colquitt to approve the physical security upgrade with the correction that the contingency is 5%, not 10%, and the total cost shall not exceed $102,000.00. Seconded by Council Member Wolfe. Motion carried 6-0.
Discussion - Speed Limit Change on Covington Street
No action taken
Council will wait to hear from City Attorney Paul Rosenthal regarding the proposed ordinance change under his agenda item before continuing the discussion on traffic calming devices.
375-4320-541400 — Twin Lakes Road Culvert Replacement
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · $69,144.75 · Motion: Bill DuVall · Second: Wesley Johnson
Motion made by Council Member DuVall to accept the North Creek Contractors quote for the Twin Lakes Road culvert replacement in the amount of $69,144.75. Seconded by Council Member Johnson. Motion carried 6-0.
505-4300-542200 — Purchase of Three Trucks for Water, Sewer & Water Quality Control Departments
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · $197,159.92 · Motion: Bill DuVall · Second: Keith Colquitt
Motion made by Council Member DuVall to approve the purchase of the three trucks for the Water, Sewer and Water Quality Control on the agenda. Seconded by Council Member Colquitt. Motion carried 6-0.
321-3200-522204 — Change Order for Renovations at the Police Department
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · $792.02 · Motion: Wesley Johnson · Second: Patti Wolfe
Motion made by Council Member Johnson to approve the change order for renovations at the Police Department in the amount of $792.02. Seconded by Council Member Wolfe. Motion carried 6-0.
Discussion - Publix Red Light / GDOT Safety Project
Approved · Vote: 5-1 · Motion: Bill DuVall · Second: Lisa Newberry
Motion made by Council Member DuVall to engage with GDOT for a potential safety improvement project on Hwy 78, running from Logan Drive to CS Floyd. Seconded by Council Member Newberry. Motion carried 5-1.
Sources
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