Buford City Commission November 9, 2017 members were present. led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The regular monthly meeting was held on November 9, 2017 and all Commission Chairman Beard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and members of the Boy Scouts Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda with the addition that a Special Called Meeting bel held on' Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to adopt the minutes from the October2, 2017 Commission meeting and the minutes from the special called meeting on October 25, 2017 as  presented by staff. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve a special called meeting on November 16, 2017 at 4:301 to authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for  new. Buford High School. Ayes 3 Nays 0 hearings.  Chairman Beard stated that this portion of the meeting would be set aside: for public  Zoning Modification:  #ZM-17-07: Home South Communities, Morningside Drive Tract, Parcel No.: 7-296- 006, requests to amend condition #7 ofthe zoning conditions from the October 3, 2016 7. All homes shall be constructed with four sides brick or stone with architectural accents not to exceed 40% on the front elevation and accents not to exceed 35% on the side or rear elevations. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director. The amendment will increase architectural accents up to 60% on front elevations and up to 60% on rear elevations. Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the  meeting:  request. Ayes 3 Nays 0  1  *    Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion of the meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to adopt Buford Utility Right-of-Way Agreement for small cell network installation and similar toj provide for registration, fees and management of City poles and apparatus concerning placement of communication  technologies. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize City Manager to sign permanent easements with Kraiburg TP Real Estate LP and Hamilton Mill Business Center Owners for paving, curb, gutter, utilities, sidewalks and other purposes for road  improvements on. Hamilton Mill Road.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to authorize City Manager and City  Attorney to purchase property as presented.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to authorize City] Manager to sign permanent easement with Gwinnett County for anode ground bed on Fence Road.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve renewal and extension of contract for construction and maintenance of water lines, gravity sewers and force: mains  with. John D. Stephens for one (1) year.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to award low bid: for contract for construction and maintenance of gas lines to Southern Pipeline, Inc. for renewals and  C.E.D.S. Construction Co., Inc. for new services.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to authorize Chairman to sign renewal of Main Street lease agreement with Norfolk Southern with approval of City Attorney.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  w5  2  61    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to designate and declare as surplus tax parcel #7-293-102 as an industrial development area for industrial development purposes in contemplation of potential conveyance of real property pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-37-  6(d). Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve City ofE Buford 2017-2018  concert and movie series at Buford Community Center.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve bids for playground  site/grading work at new. Buford City Gym tol low bidder.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve change order #2 and authorize payment #5 in the amount of$303,102.51 for South Lee Street LCI project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion byl Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #1 for Washington  Street Sidewalk project in the amount of$35,036.36.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to authorize payment #10 for new. Buford City Gym ini the amount of $627,767.00 and payment #1 ini the amount of $111,269.00  for column installation. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager's report. Mr. Britt gave the City Attorney'sreport.  After a brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith  to adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  38  3    RE d Phillip Béard, Chairman C Chris Burge, Vice-Chairman MSA  Michael  m cede City Clerk Date  1-9414  4