Mulberry — Regular Meeting, May 21, 2026
These minutes are unofficial. Mulberry posts minutes before the council formally approves them, so this reflects the current public record and may be revised. The official version replaces it once approved.
At the May 21, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Mulberry City Council approved several charter amendments regarding ad valorem taxation, municipal services, and home rule authority. The council also approved a rezoning request for a 4-lot subdivision on Fence Road and authorized negotiations with Republic Services for solid waste management. These draft minutes are currently unofficial.
Topics
- procedural
- zoning
- contracts
- appointments
- finance
- millage
Actions
Consideration of Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 4-0 · 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 4-0
Approval of May 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
Authorization to enter into negotiations with Republic Services for sanitation services
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Doug Ingram · Second: Tim Sullivan
Councilmember Doug Ingram made a motion to authorize the city manager and city attorney to enter into negotiations with Republic Services for sanitation services. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
RESOLUTION 2026-05-63 — Mulberry Historical Society Board Creation and Resolution Appointing the Chair and Vice Chair
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
ORDINANCE 2026-05-167 — Rezoning of property located at 3200 Fence Road from RA-200 to R-LL
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Doug Ingram · Second: Kyle Shields
Councilmember Doug Ingram made a motion to approve as amended. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
ORDINANCE 2026-05-160 — An Ordinance to Amend Article I, Section 1.14(a) the Charter of the City of Mulberry to Authorize the City to Assess, Levy, and Collect Ad Valorem Taxes on Real and Personal Property
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
ORDINANCE 2026-05-161 — An Ordinance to Amend Article I, Section 1.14(b) the Charter of the City of Mulberry to Provide that the City of Mulberry May Exercise All Powers Granted by the Present of Future Constitution and Laws of the State of Georgia
approved · Vote: 4-0 · 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 4-0
ORDINANCE 2026-05-162 — An Ordinance to Amend Article I, Section 1.14(c) the Charter of the City of Mulberry to Clarify the Authority and Methods by Which the City Provides Municipal Services
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
ORDINANCE 2026-05-163 — An Ordinance to Amend Article I, Section 1.16(b) the Charter of the City of Mulberry to Eliminate Article I, Section 1.16(b), Which Limits the City's Home Rule Authority
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
ORDINANCE 2026-05-164 — An Ordinance to Amend Article VI, Section 6.10 the Charter of the City of Mulberry to Provide that the City Shall Not be Prohibited from Establishing a Millage Rate
approved · Vote: 4-0 · 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 4-0
ORDINANCE 2026-05-165 — An Ordinance to Amend Article VI, Section 6.11 the Charter of the City of Mulberry to Provide that the City Council May Assess, Levy, and Collect Ad Valorem Taxes on Real and Personal Property
approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
ORDINANCE 2026-05-166 — Jackson EMC Franchise Agreement Ordinance
tabled · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to postpone to a date certain: June 18, 2026. Councilmember Kyle Shields seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
Sources
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