Buford City Commission  January 7,2019 were present. Allegiance.  The regular monthly meeting was held on. January 7, 2019 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 January 7, 2019 Commission meeting as presented with the addition to appoint Jeff] Pirkle to City of  Buford Downtown Development Authority board.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the December 3, 2018  meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to nominate Phillip Beard as Commission  Chairman for the year 2019.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Beard to nominate Chris Burge as Commission  Vice-Chairman for the year 2019.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to amend budget for employee pay raises. Mr. Burge and Mr. Weeks abstained from the vote for the positions in which each respective Commissioner may have a conflict ofinterest pertaining to family members on  staff. Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstained 1  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to appoint Harley Bennett to City of  Buford Planning & Zoning board.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  1 BuV  y45    Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to appoint Jeff Pirkle to City of Buford  Downtown Development Authority board.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve revised exemption plat adjusting property lines for three (3) lots on Charles and Saint James Streets.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to set qualifying fee of$35.00: for the  November: 5, 2019 election.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve wastewater allocation for Lanier Harbor and pump station improvement credit as presented by staff. Mr. Beard  abstained. Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstained 1  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve wastewater allocation for North Gwinnett Street Townhome Development. Mr. Beard abstained.  Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstained 1  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize City Manager and Finance Director to sign resolution with BB&T Securities, LLC appointing them as Designated Individuals for Debt Service Payments for General Obligation Bonds utilizing ESPLOST  funds. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to sign letter of intent to participate in Hall County'sl Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve Georgia Municipal Association'st membership fee for 2019-2023 in the amount of $5,185.59.  A  2 NV  d3    Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve amendments to Buford Community Center Banquet Space Rental Agreement, Theatre & Stage Rental  Agreement and associated policies and fees.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve amendments to the City of Buford Massage Establishment Ordinance subject to approve of City Attorney.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve donation of $3,500.001 to Museum of Buford and $7,237.43 to Buford High School Scholarship fund.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to sign necessary documents tot transfer City property located on Buford Highway, Parcel No. 7-297-051,  to City of Buford Downtown Development Authority.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve low bid for Bailey Road and  low base bid for SR324 at SR124 gas facilities relocation.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve low bid for Water Plant Pump  51 Emergency Generator. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #3 for City of  Buford Parking Deck project in the amount of $152,820.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #3 for Hamilton  Mill Road gas relocations project in the amount of$108,549.00.  p6  3 A  5    Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #15 int the amount of$169,035.55 and payment #16 in the amount of $110,067.65 for South Lee StreetLCI  project. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #2 for Jackson  Street Stormwater CDBG project ini the amount of$121,997.70.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager's Report. Mr. Jay gave the City Attorney'si report.  After al brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks  to adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Sncb  Phillip Beard.Chairman S  Chris  -  Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  City yClerk 1-3-19 Date  u  4