Mulberry — Regular Meeting, August 20, 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.
These draft minutes cover the Mulberry City Council's regular meeting on August 20, 2026. Key actions included approving a resolution to establish a Downtown Development Authority and appointing its board of directors. The Council also approved a rezoning request for 1800 Holman Road, authorized the Marshal's Office to enforce traffic laws, and approved a natural gas franchise agreement with the City of Buford.
Topics
- appointments
- zoning
- public_safety
- contracts
- finance
- procedural
Actions
Consideration and Approval of Amended Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to approve as amended. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Consideration of August 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
Resolution 2026-08-67 — Resolution to Declare the Need for a Downtown Development Authority and Appoint Board of Directors
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Kyle Shields
RESOLUTION 2026-08-67 - A Resolution to Declare the Need for a Downtown Development Authority to Function in the City of Mulberry, Georgia... to Appoint a Board of Directors for the Downtown Development Authority... Approved as presented.
First Read and Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
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FIRST READ - City of Mulberry Fiscal Year 2027 Budget from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027... The second read is scheduled for September 3rd.
Ordinance 2026-08-179 — Rezoning of 1800 Holman Road from RA-200 to R-LL (Case No. RZR-2026.06.1420)
approved · Vote: 4-1 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan
SECOND READ - ORDINANCE 2026-08-179 - Case No. RZR-2026.06.1420... request a rezoning of a RA-200 zoned property located at 1800 Holman Road... to R-LL... Approved with staff conditions.
Ordinance 2026-08-180 — Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 to Authorize Marshal's Office to Enforce Traffic Laws
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Tim Sullivan
SECOND 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... Approved as presented.
Ordinance 2026-08-181 — Franchise Agreement with the City of Buford for Natural Gas Service
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Doug Ingram · Second: Michael Rudnick
SECOND 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 Provide That Said Utility Shall Pay a Franchise Fee Equal to Four (4%) Percent of the Gross Revenue... Approved as presented.
Executive Session for Real Estate
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of real estate at 7:25 PM... Entered Executive Session... Exited Executive Session at 8:32 PM.
Sources
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