Mulberry — Regular Meeting, May 7, 2026
At this official Regular Meeting on May 7, 2026, the Mulberry City Council heard first readings for several charter amendments regarding the city's authority to levy ad valorem taxes and establish a millage rate. The Council approved agreements with Gwinnett County for housing city inmates and tax assessment services, and reappointed members to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Additionally, a public hearing for a special use permit on Braselton Highway was postponed to June 18, 2026, while a rezoning request for Fence Road was advanced to a second reading.
Topics
- procedural
- zoning
- contracts
- appointments
- public_safety
- finance
- millage
Actions
Consideration of Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of April 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as amended. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Mill Creek Valedictorian and Salutatorian Proclamations
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Seckinger Valedictorian and Salutatorian Proclamations
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Proclamation in Recognition of 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker recognized the City Clerk, Naomi Brown, and read the proclamation in honor of Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
RZR-2026.02.0242 — Rezoning of 3200 Fence Road from RA-200 to R-LL
no_action
Sent to Second Read: May 21, 2026
SUP-2026.02.0310 — Special Use Permit for 5215 Braselton Highway for convenience store with fuel pumps
tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Postponed to June 18, 2026.
Agreement for Housing City Inmates at the Gwinnett County Jail
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Doug Ingram
approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement
Third Party Contract with Gwinnett County Tax Assessor
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Doug Ingram · Second: Michael Rudnick
Approved as presented
RESOLUTION 2026-05-62 — Resolution to Appoint Zoning Board of Appeals
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Approved as presented
ORDINANCE 2026-05-160 — Ordinance to Amend Article I, Section 1.14(a) of the Charter to Authorize Ad Valorem Taxes
no_action
The item is scheduled to be second read and action taken on May 21, 2026.
ORDINANCE 2026-05-161 — Ordinance to Amend Article I, Section 1.14(b) of the Charter to Provide General Powers
no_action
The item is scheduled to be second read and action taken on May 21, 2026.
ORDINANCE 2026-05-162 — Ordinance to Amend Article I, Section 1.14(c) of the Charter to Clarify Municipal Services Authority
no_action
The item is scheduled to be second read and action taken on May 21, 2026.
ORDINANCE 2026-05-163 — Ordinance to Amend Article I, Section 1.16(b) of the Charter to Eliminate Home Rule Limits
no_action
The item is scheduled to be second read and action taken on May 21, 2026.
ORDINANCE 2026-05-164 — Ordinance to Amend Article VI, Section 6.10 of the Charter to Allow Establishing a Millage Rate
no_action
The item is scheduled to be second read and action taken on May 21, 2026.
ORDINANCE 2026-05-165 — Ordinance to Amend Article VI, Section 6.11 of the Charter to Authorize Ad Valorem Taxes
no_action
The item is scheduled to be second read and action taken on May 21, 2026.
ORDINANCE 2026-05-166 — Jackson EMC Franchise Agreement Ordinance
no_action
The item is scheduled to be second read and action taken on May 21, 2026.
Adjournment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to Adjourn the meeting at 7:53 PM.. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record: