Mulberry — Regular Meeting, January 2, 2025
These are the official final minutes of the Mulberry City Council meeting held on January 2, 2025. During this meeting, the council adopted a moratorium resolution and approved a comprehensive series of emergency ordinances and second readings of standard ordinances to establish the city's regulatory framework. These ordinances cover essential municipal functions including administration, alcoholic beverages, planning and development, utilities, and public safety.
Topics
- procedural
- zoning
- finance
- water_sewer
- stormwater
- public_safety
- sustainability
- it_technology
Actions
25-01-03 — Moratorium Resolution # 25-01-03
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
City Attorney Bill Riley explained the purpose of Moratorium Resolution # 25-01-03, and the timeline around it. Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt Resolution 25-01-03. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded. The motion passed 3-0
Consideration of January 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes
tabled · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to table the consideration of January 1,2025 Meeting Minutes. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconds. The motion passed 3-0
Consideration of Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the agenda. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded. The motion passed 3-0
25-01-58 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-58: Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating a system of Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-59 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-59: Chapter 1 General Provisions
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 1 General Provisions, for setting methodologies, terms of use, definitions, penalties, and for other purposes for the Mulberry Code of Ordinances... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-60 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-60: Chapter 2 Administration
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 2 Administration, creating a framework for the Administration of the City of Mulberry Government... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-62 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-62: Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations, creating a framework for construction maintenance, enforcement and demolition on properties within the City of Mulberry... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-61 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-61: Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, creating a framework for controlling sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-63 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-63: Chapter 14 Businesses
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 14 Businesses, creating a framework for operation and licensing of various businesses within the City of Mulberry... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-64 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-64: Chapter 18 Environment
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 18 Environment, creating a framework for erosion control, runoff, illicit discharge, stormwater management and litter control... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-65 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-65: Chapter 22 Fire Protection
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 22 Fire Protection, creating a framework of fire safety regulations... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-66 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-66: Chapter 26 Floods
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 26 Floods, creating a flood management plan for flood damage prevention and framework for its implementation... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-67 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-67: Chapter 34 Land Development Regulation
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 34 Land Development Regulation, creating a framework for requirements for land development... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-68 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-68: Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers, creating a methodology of taxation, permitting, location and other regulations... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-69 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-69: Chapter 42 Nuisances
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 42 Nuisances, creating a framework for describing nuisances and other nuisance like activities, prosecution and abatement... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-70 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-70: Chapter 46 Pawnshops
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 46 Pawnshops, creating a framework for the licensure and requirements in operation of pawnshops... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-71 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-71: Chapter 50 Planning and Development
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 50 Planning and Development, creating a framework for development regulations, land use plans, planning commissions, policy on withdrawal of zoning amendment applications, buffers, definitions, buffer regulation, landscape regulations and for other purposes... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-72 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-72: Chapter 54 Signs
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 54 Signs, creating a framework regulating signage... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-73 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-73: Chapter 55 Solid Waste
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 55 Solid Waste, creating a framework for the regulation and disposal of solid waste... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-74 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-74: Chapter 58 Telecommunications
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 58 Telecommunications, creation regulations for Telecommunications in the city, limitations, plans, permitted uses, administrative approvals, tall structures, legal status, and for other purposes... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-75 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-75: Chapter 62 Utilities
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance... creating Chapter 62 Utilities, adoption of Gwinnett County ordinances by reference on water and sewer utility regulations, use of public sewers, maintenance of private sewer lines, private wastewater disposal, sewer connections, pretreatment, fats, oils and grease... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-76 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-76: Zoning Resolution
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
An Emergency Ordinance... creating a Zoning Resolution, creating zoning for the city, adoption of zoning map and adoption of Gwinnett County zoning cases... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-XX — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-XX: Insurance Premium Tax
no_action
City Attorney Bill Riley advised the council to remove the item because it was previously adopted, and approved by the office of the Georgia Insurance Commissioner.
25-01-39 — Ordinance # 25-01-39: Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating a system of Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses and presentation of supporting data for adoption... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-40 — Ordinance # 25-01-40: Chapter 1 General Provisions (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 1 General Provisions, for setting methodologies, terms of use, definitions, penalties, and for other purposes for the Mulberry Code of Ordinances... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-41 — Ordinance # 25-01-41: Chapter 2 Administration (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 2 Administration, creating a framework for the Administration of the City of Mulberry Government... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-42 — Ordinance # 25-01-42: Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, creating a framework for controlling sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-43 — Ordinance # 25-01-43: Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance... Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations, creating a framework for construction maintenance, enforcement and demolition on properties within the City of Mulberry... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-45 — Ordinance # 25-01-45: Chapter 18 Environment (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 18 Environment, creating a framework for erosion control, runoff, illicit discharge, stormwater management and litter control... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-46 — Ordinance # 25-01-46: Chapter 22 Fire Protection (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 22 Fire Protection, creating a framework of fire safety regulations... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-47 — Ordinance # 25-01-47: Chapter 26 Floods (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 26 Floods, creating a flood management plan for flood damage prevention and framework for its implementation... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-49 — Ordinance # 25-01-49: Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers, creating a methodology of taxation, permitting, location and other regulations... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-50 — Ordinance # 25-01-50: Chapter 42 Nuisances (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 42 Nuisances, creating a framework for describing nuisances and other nuisance like activities, prosecution and abatement... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-51 — Ordinance # 25-01-51: Chapter 46 Pawnshops (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 46 Pawnshops, creating a framework for the licensure and requirements in operation of pawnshops... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-52 — Ordinance # 25-01-52: Chapter 50 Planning and Development (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 50 Planning and Development, creating a framework for development regulations, land use plans, planning commissions, policy on withdrawal of zoning amendment applications, buffers, definitions, buffer regulation, landscape regulations and for other purposes... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-54 — Ordinance # 25-01-54: Chapter 55 Solid Waste (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 55 Solid Waste, creating a framework for the regulation and disposal of solid waste... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-55 — Ordinance # 25-01-55: Chapter 58 Telecommunications (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 58 Telecommunications, creation regulations for Telecommunications in the city, limitations, plans, permitted uses, administrative approvals, tall structures, legal status, and for other purposes... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-56 — Ordinance # 25-01-56: Chapter 62 Utilities (Second Read)
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Second Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 62 Utilities, adoption of Gwinnett County ordinances by reference on water and sewer utility regulations, use of public sewers, maintenance of private sewer lines, private wastewater disposal, sewer connections, pretreatment, fats, oils and grease... The motion passed 3-0
25-01-XX — Ordinance # 25-01-XX: Insurance Premium Tax (Second Read)
no_action
City Attorney Bill Riley advised the council to remove the item because it was previously adopted, and approved by the office of the Georgia Insurance Commissioner.
25-01-77 — Ordinance # 25-01-77: Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating a system of Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses and presentation of supporting data for adoption: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-78 — Ordinance # 25-01-78: Chapter 1 General Provisions (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 1 General Provisions, for setting methodologies, terms of use, definitions, penalties, and for other purposes for the Mulberry Code of Ordinances: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-79 — Ordinance # 25-01-79: Chapter 2 Administration (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 2 Administration, creating a framework for the Administration of the City of Mulberry Government: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-80 — Ordinance # 25-01-80: Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, creating a framework for controlling sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-81 — Ordinance # 25-01-81: Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations, creating a framework for construction maintenance, enforcement and demolition on properties within the City of Mulberry: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-82 — Ordinance # 25-01-82: Chapter 14 Businesses (First Read)
no_action
City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance, and stated the Second Read and Public Hearing would be held on January 23,2025.
25-01-83 — Ordinance # 25-01-83: Chapter 18 Environment (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 18 Environment, creating a framework for erosion control, runoff, illicit discharge, stormwater management and litter control: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-84 — Ordinance # 25-01-84: Chapter 22 Fire Protection (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 22 Fire Protection, creating a framework of fire safety regulations: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-85 — Ordinance # 25-01-85: Chapter 26 Floods (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 26 Floods, creating a flood management plan for flood damage prevention and framework for its implementation: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-86 — Ordinance # 25-01-86: Chapter 34 Land Development Regulation (First Read)
no_action
City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance, and stated the Second Read will be held on January 23, 2025.
25-01-87 — Ordinance # 25-01-87: Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers, creating a methodology of taxation, permitting, location and other regulations: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-88 — Ordinance # 25-01-88: Chapter 42 Nuisances (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 42 Nuisances, creating a framework for describing nuisances and other nuisance like activities, prosecution and abatement: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-89 — Ordinance # 25-01-89: Chapter 46 Pawnshops (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 46 Pawnshops, creating a framework for the licensure and requirements in operation of pawnshops: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-90 — Ordinance # 25-01-90: Chapter 50 Planning and Development (First Read)
no_action
City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance, and stated the Second Read would be held on January 23, 2025.
25-01-91 — Ordinance # 25-01-91: Chapter 54 Signs (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 54 Signs, creating a framework regulating signage: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-92 — Ordinance # 25-01-92: Chapter 55 Solid Waste (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 55 Solid Waste, creating a framework for the regulation and disposal of solid waste: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-93 — Ordinance # 25-01-93: Chapter 58 Telecommunications (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 58 Telecommunications, creation regulations for Telecommunications in the city, limitations, plans, permitted uses, administrative approvals, tall structures, legal status, and for other purposes: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-94 — Ordinance # 25-01-94: Chapter 62 Utilities (First Read)
no_action
First Read of the Ordinance... creating Chapter 62 Utilities, adoption of Gwinnett County ordinances by reference on water and sewer utility regulations, use of public sewers, maintenance of private sewer lines, private wastewater disposal, sewer connections, pretreatment, fats, oils and grease: City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance.
25-01-95 — Ordinance # 25-01-95: Zoning Resolution (First Read)
no_action
City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance, and stated the Second Read and Public hearing would be on January 23, 2025.
25-01-XX — Ordinance # 25-01-XX: Insurance Premium Tax (First Read)
no_action
City Attorney Bill Riley advised the council to remove the item because it was previously adopted, and approved by the office of the Georgia Insurance Commissioner.
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