Mulberry — Special Called Meeting, January 3, 2025
This is an official record of the Mulberry City Council Special Called Meeting held on January 3, 2025. The council adopted Moratorium Resolution # 25-01-04 and approved a series of emergency ordinances to ensure the continuation of governance during the transition of services from Gwinnett County. Additionally, the council approved second readings for several city ordinances and conducted first readings for upcoming ordinances.
Topics
- zoning
- procedural
- finance
- water_sewer
- stormwater
- public_safety
- it_technology
Actions
25-01-04 — Moratorium Resolution # 25-01-04
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
City Attorney Bill Riley explained purpose of moratorium, the timeline, and how it will affect the citizens of Mulberry. Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt Resolution 25-01-04. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
Consideration of January 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes
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This item was removed from the agenda.
Consideration of Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the agenda. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-96 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-96: Sexually Oriented Businesses
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating a System of Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-97 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-97: Chapter 1 General Provisions
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 1 General Provisions... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-98 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-98: Chapter 2 Administration
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 2 Administration... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-99 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-99: Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-100 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-100: Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-101 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-101: Chapter 14 Businesses
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 14 Businesses... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-102 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-102: Chapter 18 Environment
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 18 Environment... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-103 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-103: Chapter 22 Fire Protection
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 22 Fire Protection... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-104 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-104: Chapter 26 Floods
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 26 Floods... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-105 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-105: Chapter 34 Land Development Regulation
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 34 Land Development Regulation... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-106 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-106: Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-107 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-107: Chapter 42 Nuisances
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 42 Nuisances... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-108 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-108: Chapter 46 Pawnshops
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 46 Pawnshops... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-109 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-109: Chapter 50 Planning and Development
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 50 Planning and Development... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-110 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-110: Chapter 54 Signs
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 54 Signs... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-111 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-111: Chapter 55 Solid Waste
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 55 Solid Waste... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-112 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-112: Chapter 58 Telecommunications
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 58 Telecommunications... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-113 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-113: Chapter 62 Utilities
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating Chapter 62 Utilities... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-114 — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-114: Zoning Resolution
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
An Emergency Ordinance to Provide for Continuation of Governance During Transition of Provisions of Services from Gwinnett County to the City Of Mulberry Creating a Zoning Resolution... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-XX — Emergency Ordinance # 25-01-XX: Insurance Premium Tax
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This item was removed from the agenda.
25-01-77 — Ordinance # 25-01-77: Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating a system of Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-78 — Ordinance # 25-01-78: Chapter 1 General Provisions
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 1 General Provisions... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-79 — Ordinance # 25-01-79: Chapter 2 Administration
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 2 Administration... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-80 — Ordinance # 25-01-80: Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-81 — Ordinance # 25-01-81: Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-83 — Ordinance # 25-01-83: Chapter 18 Environment
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 18 Environment... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-84 — Ordinance # 25-01-84: Chapter 22 Fire Protection
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 22 Fire Protection... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-85 — Ordinance # 25-01-85: Chapter 26 Floods
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 26 Floods... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-87 — Ordinance # 25-01-87: Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-88 — Ordinance # 25-01-88: Chapter 42 Nuisances
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 42 Nuisances... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-89 — Ordinance # 25-01-89: Chapter 46 Pawnshops
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 46 Pawnshops... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-90 — Ordinance # 25-01-90: Chapter 50 Planning and Development
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 50 Planning and Development... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-92 — Ordinance # 25-01-92: Chapter 55 Solid Waste
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 55 Solid Waste... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-93 — Ordinance # 25-01-93: Chapter 58 Telecommunications
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 58 Telecommunications... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded. 3-0
25-01-94 — Ordinance # 25-01-94: Chapter 62 Utilities
approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 62 Utilities... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded. 3-0
25-01-XX — Ordinance # 25-01-XX: Insurance Premium Tax
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This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
25-01-115 — Ordinance # 25-01-115: Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses
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First Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating a system of Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses... City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance. Second Read for these would be 1/9 at 6:30 pm unless noted otherwise.
25-01-120 — Ordinance # 25-01-120: Chapter 14 Businesses
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First Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 14 Businesses... City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance. Second Read and Public Hearing is set for January 23, 2025.
25-01-124 — Ordinance # 25-01-124: Chapter 34 Land Development Regulation
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First Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 34 Land Development Regulation... City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance, and announced the Second Read is set for January 23, 2025.
25-01-128 — Ordinance # 25-01-128: Chapter 50 Planning and Development
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First Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 50 Planning and Development... City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance, and announced the Second Read is set for January 23, 2025.
25-01-129 — Ordinance # 25-01-129: Chapter 54 Signs
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First Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 54 Signs... City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance, and announced the Seconded Read and Public Hearing is set for January 23, 2025.
25-01-133 — Ordinance # 25-01-133: Zoning Resolution
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First Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating a Zoning Resolution... City Attorney Bill Riley read the Ordinance, and announced the Second Read and Public Hearing is set for January 23, 2025.
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