Mulberry — Regular Meeting, January 15, 2026
This is a summary of the official regular meeting of the Mulberry City Council held on January 15, 2026. The Council approved charter amendments, authorized a bank fund transfer, and approved several contracts including OpenGov, JusticeOne, and Eagle Advantage. Additionally, they appointed chairs for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, while tabling a major rezoning case (RZR-2025.10.1676) to February 19, 2026.
Topics
- procedural
- finance
- contracts
- appointments
- it_technology
- public_safety
- zoning
Actions
Consideration of Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Consideration of December 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Tim Sullivan · Second: Kyle Shields
Councilmember Tim Sullivan made a motion to adopt the December 18, 2025, meeting minutes as presented. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
Consideration of December 29, 2025 Special Called Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Pro Tempore Michale Rudnick made a motion to adopt the December 29, 2025, special meeting minutes as presented. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
Resolution 2026-01-54 — Charter Amendments
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-01-54 to request the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate to amend the City of Mulberry Charter. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Resolution 2026-01-55 — Transfer Remaining Funds from First American Bank & Trust to Truist Bank
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to authorize staff to transfer the remaining funds from First American Bank & Trust to Truist Bank. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
CPL Contract Changes
no_action
Removed
Interim Clerks Swearing in
approved
Mayor Michael Coker swore in Mackenzie Battista as acting Deputy City Clerk. Mayor Michael Coker swore in Julianna Salmons as acting Municipal Court Clerk. Mayor Michael Coker swore in Kelly Cash as acting Deputy Municipal Court Clerk.
Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission Appointments
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to appoint Chris Adkins as Chair of the Planning Commission and Kevin Archoa as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
OpenGov Proposal Revisions
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt the OpenGov Contract and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Granicus Proposal
no_action
Removed
JusticeOne Contract Agreement
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Kyle Shields · Second: Michael Rudnick
Councilmember Kyle Shields made a motion to adopt the JusticeOne contract and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Fingerprinting Proposal
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve the request to enter into an agreement with Eagle Advantage and their proposal. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
City Attorney Contract Amendment
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to amend the City Attorney Contract. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Addendum to Georgia Municipal Association Lease
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to permit the City Attorney to amend the Master Lease to match the language in the City Attorney letter to GMA. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded. The motion passed 4-0.
RZR-2025.10.1676 — Rezoning of 4975 Braselton Highway and 1750 Thomas Drive
tabled
Tabled to the February 19, 2026, City Council Meeting.
CIC-2025.07.1362 — Condition Modification at 3517 Bailey Road and 3507 Bailey Road
no_action
The Second Read on this case is scheduled for February 5, 2026, regularly scheduled meeting.
Ordinance 2025-12-156 — Text Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-12-156 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance to incorporate general text updates. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded. The motion passed 4-0.
Executive Session for Real Estate
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to enter an executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Sources
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