Buford City Commission  July 16,2018 were] present. Allegiance.  The regular monthly meeting was held on. July 16, 2018 and all Commission members Chairman Beard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Mr. Burge led the Pledge of Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the. July 16,  2018 Commission meeting as presented.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the. June 4, 2018  Commission meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 City of] Buford.  Chairman Beard recognized Mike Brown for his twenty (20) years of service with the The City is updating its Comprehensive Plan as: required by State law. Jim Summerbell with. Jacobs is the City's consultant on this project and presented an introduction and Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the exemption plat for Ricky 1. Charles Street shall be improved with curb and gutter on the developer's side. Saint James Street shall be improved with 24: feet of asphalt with curb and gutter and 5 foot sidewalks on the developer's: side. Drainage easements shall be 2. All homes shall have ai minimum gross heated floor area of2200 square feet exclusive of garages or basements. All homes shall have ai minimum two (2) car 3. All homes shall be craftsmen style homes with 20% brick, stone or stucco on 4. Each dwelling' 's driveway shall be ai minimum of 18 feet wide. 5. Each lot shall be required tol have 2 shade trees installed ini the front yard.  overview ofthe project to the Commission and the public.  Patterson with the following conditions:  identified along with al house location plan.  garage.  three sides as approved the planning director. 6. Each lot shall be sodded: front yards.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Ba  078  BK    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Beard to approve the acceptance ofr roadway and right-of-way extending Blue Ridge Drive subject to approval oft the City Attorney. Mr.  Weeks abstained. Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstain 1  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Beard to approve access casementhignt-of-way agreement adjacent to and extending to adjoining property line from Blue Ridge Drive per #ZM-16-05 subject to approval ofthe City Attorney. Mr. Weeks abstained.  Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstain 1  Chairman Beard stated at this time there would be a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget and 2018 millage rollback for Gwinnett and Hall County property taxes. After a brief overview of the budget by the Chairman, the public was given an opportunity to provide comments on the budget and millage rollback. The audience did not have any comments or questions regarding the proposed FY 2019 Operating Budget Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion oft the meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to amend the Fiscal Year 2018 operating  ort the 2018: millage rollback.  budget to reflect actual expenditures through June 30, 2018.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Attorney to: represent the City at thel MEAG Power Bond validation hearing and move: forward with the approval subject to the Judge ruling that the validation may move forward without unanimous  consent ofall the MEAG cities.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize City Manager toj proceed with Buford Hwy/SR 13 widening project corridor study and apply for a funding grant  with. Atlantal Regional Commission.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  V  673  AK    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve renewal of contract for work  detail for Phillips State Prison.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager to sign resolution and contract for Hazardous Waste Trust Fund reimbursement with Georgia  Department ofNatural Resources.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize Chairman to sign Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Department ofTransportation for pedestrian  lighting at 3730 Buford Drive and 4160 Buford Drive.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve change order #2 with Phillips Architects & Engineers to revise drawings to: relocate elevator to northeast corner of  parking deck and adjacent to pedestrian bridge.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve change order with A-1 Contracting for streetscape work at northeast corner of South Lee and Moreno Streets.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve. low bid for purchase of  garbage trucks and backhoe loader.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 relocations. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve low bid for Hamilton Mill gas  Aih 3  b    Motion' by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #3 for Garnett Street  Sidewalk improvements- - Phase IIi in the amount of $66,365.68.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #13 for South Lee  Street LCI project in the amount of $555,637.30.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #2 for Sardis Church Road/Doc Hughes Road gas relocations project ini the amount of$61,551.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 (final) for 2018  roadway striping project in the amount of $53,058.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager's Report. Mr. Jay gave the City Attorney's report.  After al brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks  to adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Phillip Beard, Chairman  Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  E  (N City Clerk Date  vye 09-1618  4