Mulberry — Regular Meeting, July 10, 2025
This is a summary of the official final minutes of the City of Mulberry Regular Meeting held on July 10, 2025. The Council approved several key resolutions, including establishing Fire Marshal services and adopting the FY 2025 budget. They also approved contracts for Lowe Engineering and open records software, while tabling a plan review contract. Additionally, multiple ordinances had their first reading, covering topics like short-term rentals and build-to-rent regulations.
Topics
- procedural
- zoning
- public_safety
- finance
- it_technology
- transportation
- contracts
- housing_homelessness
- water_sewer
Actions
Consideration of Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of June 12, 2025 Minutes
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of June 30, 2025 Special Called Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Doug Ingram · Second: Tim Sullivan
Councilmember Doug Ingram made a motion. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
ORDINANCE # 2025-04-141 — Adopt Revisions to Chapter 10 Buildings Related to Construction Type
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Resolution # 2025-07-42 — Establish Fire Marshal Services for Plan Review and Inspections
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Resolution # 2025-07-43 — Amend the Planning and Development Fee Schedule
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Resolution # 2025-07-44 — Authorizing the Mayor to Create a Money Market Account with First American Bank & Trust
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Tim Sullivan · Second: Michael Rudnick
Councilmember Tim Sullivan made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of Vendor Tracking Policy
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the Policy as presented. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of IT Asset Disposition Policy
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt the Policy as presented. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of Digital Asset Policy
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt the Policy as presented. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of Current Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the presented budget as the current budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of Mulberry I-85 Exit 120 Sign
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the proposal as presented. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The Council discussed. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of Mulberry City Seal Design
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the City Seal Design as presented. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The Council discussed. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of Open Records Software Not to Exceed $13,000
approved · Vote: 5-0 · $13000 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to approve the proposal of the Open Records Software not to exceed $13,000 as presented. Sulivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of EOM Plan Review Contract
tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to table for the next regular meeting. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of Lowe Engineering Contract
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the contract and allow the Mayor to execute the same. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Discussion and Consideration of Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter for Entrance into Gwinnett Municipal Association
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a letter to ask for inclusion for the remainder of Gwinnett Municipal Association’s year. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
ORDINANCE # 2025-07-146 — First Read of an Ordinance to Establish Franchise Fee Agreement Between Atlanta Gas Light Company and The City of Mulberry, Georgia
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The First Read of an Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia to Establish Franchise Fee Agreement Between Atlanta Gas Light Company and The City of Mulberry, Georgia: Mayor Michael Coker read the Ordinance
ORDINANCE # 2025-07-147 — First Read of an Ordinance to Adopt Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Ordinance
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ORDINANCE # 2025-07-147: The First Read of an Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia to Adopt Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Ordinance: Mayor Michael Coker read the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE # 2025-07-148 — First Read of an Ordinance to Adopt Revisions to the Short-Term Rentals
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ORDINANCE # 2025-07-148: The First Read of an Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia to Adopt Revisions to the Short-Term Rentals: Mayor Michael Coker read the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE # 2025-07-149 — First Read of an Ordinance to Adopt a Build-to-Rent Ordinance
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ORDINANCE # 2025-07-149: The First Read of an Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia to Adopt a Build-to-Rent Ordinance: Mayor Michael Coker read the Ordinance
ORDINANCE # 2025-07-150 — First Read of an Ordinance to Enable a Planned Development District
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ORDINANCE # 2025-07-150: The First Read of an Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia to Enable a Planned Development District: Mayor Michael Coker read the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE # 2025-07-151 — First Read of an Ordinance for General Amendments
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ORDINANCE # 2025-07-151: The First Read of an Ordinance of the City of Mulberry, Georgia for General Amendments: Mayor Michael Coker read the Ordinance.
Authorize the City Attorney to respond to Ante Litem Notice
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to respond to Ante Litem Notice. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record: