Mulberry — Regular Meeting, August 6, 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 this unofficial Regular Meeting on August 6, 2026, the Mulberry City Council denied a special use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps on Braselton Highway. The Council also held first readings for ordinances concerning traffic enforcement by the Marshal's Office and a natural gas franchise agreement with the City of Buford. Additionally, they approved an intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County and appointed members to the Downtown Development Authority.
Topics
- procedural
- zoning
- public_safety
- contracts
- finance
- appointments
Actions
Consideration of Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of July 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 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 5-0
Proclamation Honoring Don Heath for Military Service and Community Dedication
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the proclamation. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Ordinance 2026-07-178 — Special Use Permit for a Convenience Store with Fuel Pumps at 5215 Braselton Highway (Case No. SUP-2026.02.0310)
denied · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Michael Coker
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to deny Ordinance 2026-07-178 and SUP 2026-02-0310. Mayor Michael Coker seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Ordinance 2026-08-179 — Rezoning of 1800 Holman Road to R-LL (Case No. RZR-2026.06.1420)
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Mayor Michael Coker closed the public hearing and announced that the second read would occur on August 20.
Ordinance 2026-08-180 — Ordinance to Amend Sections of Chapter 2 – Administration Authorizing Marshal's Office to Enforce Traffic Laws in Rights of Way
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FIRST READ - ORDINANCE 2026-08-180 - An Ordinance to Amend Sections of Chapter 2 – Administration of the City of Mulberry Authorizing Marshal's Office to Enforce Traffic Laws in Rights of Way
Ordinance 2026-08-181 — Franchise Agreement with the City of Buford for Natural Gas Service
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FIRST READ - ORDINANCE - 2026-08-181 - An Agreement Granting a Franchise to the City of Buford for the Use of Public Streets, Alleys, and Public Places of the City of Mulberry, Georgia; to Condition the Use of Said Public Streets and Property Upon the Payment of a Franchise Fee
Intergovernmental Agreement with Gwinnett County Planning & Development for Permitting County Projects
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
Downtown Development Authority Board Member Appointments and Zoning Map Adoption
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve the DDA members as presented and adopt the zoning map less the parcels stated by the City Manager and attach the exhibit of the individuals as required by state law. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Sources
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