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Mulberry — Regular Meeting, January 9, 2025

January 9, 2025 · 30 recorded actions · 29 with a recorded vote

These official minutes document the January 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Mulberry City Council. Key actions included appointing Chandler-Faith Pitts as City Clerk, adopting emergency management plans, and passing numerous foundational city ordinances covering administration, alcohol, environment, and utilities. The Council also approved contracts for CKH and InterDev, while tabling a contract for CPL.

Topics

  • appointments
  • public_safety
  • contracts
  • zoning
  • stormwater
  • sustainability
  • it_technology
  • water_sewer
  • finance
  • procedural

Actions

Consideration of January 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan

Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt the Meeting Minutes from January 1, 2025. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Consideration of January 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the minutes as amended. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Consideration of January 3, 2025 Specially Called Meeting Minutes

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the minutes. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Consideration of Meeting Agenda

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan

Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt the Meeting Agenda as presented. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Resolution 2025-01-05 — Appoint Chandler-Faith Pitts as City Clerk

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to appoint Chandler-Faith Pitts as City Clerk. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Acceptance of Donation for State Mandated Clerk Training

approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan

Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to accept the donation from Mayor Michael Coker for State Mandated Clerk Training for City Clerk Chandler-Faith Pitts. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. Mayor Michael Coker abstained from voting. The motion passed 3-0

Appoint Primary Emergency Coordinator and Two Alternates

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to appoint the Primary Emergency Coordinator as the Mayor-- Mayor Michael Coker, and the two alternates as the Mayor Pro Tempore-- Michael Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick and Councilmember Kyle Shields. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Adoption of Statewide Aid and Assistance Agreement for Georgia Emergency Management

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Statewide Aid and Assistance Agreement for Georgia Emergency Management. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Adoption of Emergency Operations Plan

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Emergency Operations Plan. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Discuss City of Mulberry Hazard Mitigation Plan

no_action

The Council discussed what needed to be changed in coordination with Gwinnett County. No vote was made.

Resolution 25-01-06 — Consideration of Amendment to Moratorium Resolution # 25-01-06

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Tim Sullivan · Second: Michael Rudnick

Councilmember Tim Sullivan made a motion to adopt the amendment Resolution 25-01-06. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-115 — Second Read of Ordinance creating a system of Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses

approved · Vote: 4-0 · 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 and presentation of supporting data for adoption... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-116 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 1 General Provisions

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 1 General Provisions, for setting methodologies, terms of use, definitions, penalties, and for other purposes for the Mulberry Code of Ordinances... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-117 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 2 Administration

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 2 Administration, creating a framework for the Administration of the City of Mulberry Government... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-118 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, creating a framework for controlling sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-119 — Second Read of Ordinance Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations, creating a framework for construction maintenance, enforcement and demolition on properties within the City of Mulberry... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-121 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 18 Environment

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 18 Environment, creating a framework for erosion control, runoff, illicit discharge, stormwater management and litter control... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-122 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 22 Fire Protection

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 22 Fire Protection, creating a framework of fire safety regulations... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-123 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 26 Floods

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 26 Floods, creating a flood management plan for flood damage prevention and framework for its implementation... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-125 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 38 Manufactured Homes and Trailers, creating a methodology of taxation, permitting, location and other regulations... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-126 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 42 Nuisances

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 42 Nuisances, creating a framework for describing nuisances and other nuisance like activities, prosecution and abatement... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-127 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 46 Pawnshops

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 46 Pawnshops, creating a framework for the licensure and requirements in operation of pawnshops... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-130 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 55 Solid Waste

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 55 Solid Waste, creating a framework for the regulation and disposal of solid waste... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-131 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 58 Telecommunications

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 58 Telecommunications, creation regulations for Telecommunications in the city... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-132 — Second Read of Ordinance creating Chapter 62 Utilities

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating Chapter 62 Utilities, adoption of Gwinnett County ordinances by reference on water and sewer utility regulations... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Ordinance # 25-01-134 — Second Read of Ordinance creating an insurance premium tax

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Second Read of Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia creating an insurance premium tax, creating a methodology for the currently collected tax to be reallocated to the City of Mulberry instead of Gwinnett County... Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Adoption of Contracts for CKH

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Contracts for CKH for finance and administration. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Adoption of Contracts for CPL

tabled · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan

Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to table the Adoption of Contracts for CPL awaiting a finalized and mutually agreed upon contract. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Adoption of Contracts for InterDev

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Contracts for InterDev. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Notice to County on Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes

approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan

Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to authorize the mayor to write a letter to notify Gwinnett County of collection of Ad Valorem Taxes by the City of Mulberry. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0

Sources

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