Suwanee — City Council Regular Meeting, May 26, 2026
The Suwanee City Council met in an official regular session on May 26, 2026. Key decisions included approving a new alcohol license for Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar, amending parking regulations at city facilities, and authorizing a $137,759 change order for the Suwanee Creek Greenway Alignment Project. The Council also approved contracts for a large format screen at Town Center on Main and a new financial management software system, while postponing an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Topics
- parks
- contracts
- appointments
- transportation
- it_technology
- finance
- procedural
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Councilmember McConnell · Second: Councilmember Hilscher
Councilmember McConnell motioned to approve the Agenda, seconded by Councilmember Hilscher and so carried 6-0.
Approval of Minutes
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Councilmember Miller · Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Pettiford
Councilmember Miller motioned to approve the Minutes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Pettiford and so carried 6-0.
Consider New Alcohol License – Applicant: Srikar Bellupkapil for Crossroads Cuisine LLC, dba Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Councilmember Charpentier · Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Pettiford
Motion to approve by Councilmember Charpentier, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Pettiford and so carried 6-0.
Consider Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals
tabled · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Councilmember Charpentier · Second: Councilmember Miller
Councilmember Charpentier motioned to postpone Agenda Item J, Consider Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals, to an anticipated Called Meeting on June 11, 2026, seconded by Councilmember Miller and so carried 6-0.
Consider an Amendment to Chapter 54, “Traffic and Vehicles,” of the Code of Ordinances Revising Parking Regulations at City Facilities
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Councilmember Hilscher · Second: Councilmember McConnell
This item is an amendment to Chapter 54, “Traffic and Vehicles,” of the City’s Code of Ordinances establishing regulations for city-owned parking facilities, including prohibited parking hours within the city’s parking deck. Motion to approve by Councilmember Hilscher, seconded by Councilmember McConnell and so carried 6-0.
Authorize Change Order for Suwanee Creek Greenway Alignment Project
approved · Vote: 6-0 · $137,759 · Motion: Mayor Pro Tempore Pettiford · Second: Councilmember Miller
The proposed change order, in the amount of $137,759.00, includes the additional work and associated costs necessary to implement the revised design. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tempore Pettiford, seconded by Councilmember Miller and so carried 6-0.
Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with United Signs for Large Format Screen at Town Center on Main
approved · Vote: 6-0 · $82,700 · Motion: Councilmember Miller · Second: Councilmember Charpentier
staff recommends approval of an agreement with United Signs for the purchase and installation of a large format screen at the hilltop area of Town Center on Main in the amount of $82,700.00. Motion to approve by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Charpentier and so carried 6-0.
Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with BS&A Software for the City’s Financial Management System
approved · Vote: 6-0 · $201,810 · Motion: Councilmember Charpentier · Second: Councilmember Hilscher
Staff recommends the selection of BS&A Software in the amount of $201,810.00 for implementation costs, and ongoing annual support in the amount of $83,470.00. Motion to approve by Councilmember Charpentier, seconded by Councilmember Hilscher and so carried 6-0.
Authorize Settlement with Atlantic Billboards, LLC
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Councilmember Charpentier · Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Pettiford
Councilmember Charpentier motioned to authorize staff and the City Attorney to finalize the settlement with Atlantic Billboards, LLC and to enter same, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Pettiford and so carried 6-0.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record:
- Official minutes on the city's website — this city blocks automated access, so its minutes are collected by hand and we cannot link the file directly. Open the page and find May 26, 2026.