Buford City Commission  October 5,2020 were present. Allegiance.  The regular monthly meeting was held on October 5, 2020 and all Commission members Chairman Beard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Mr. Burge led the Pledge of Chairman Beard called on Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash. Chairman Nash spoke and reflected on her time as Chairman and the works that Buford, Gwinnett County and its Cities had accomplished. She thanked Buford for supporting Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the October5 5,  her during years as hert term will conclude at the end of2020.  2020 Commission meeting as presented.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the September 8, 2020 regular meeting and the September 8, 2020 special called meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 hearings. Rezoning:  Chairman Beard stated that this portion oft the meeting would be set aside for public  #Z-20-11: Adbul Asaad requests rezoning for the property located on Buford Highway, being parcels 7-258-172/174 from RM to C-2. Chuck Ross spoke on behalf ofthe applicant. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. 1. The two subject parcels, 7-258-172 and 7-258-174, shall be rezoned from RM (Multi-family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). 2. The required 75' undisturbed zoning buffer adjacent to residentiallyzoned parcels tol be reduced to a 37.5' undisturbed buffer with a 5' structure setback. The buffer area is to remain undisturbed except to replant gaps in the existing vegetation with ar mixture ofe evergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective year round screen. Final design shall be: reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. 3. Stormwater management systems shall be clear of any required buffers and 4. The development shall comply with requirements oft the City of] Buford Zoning  Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions:  structure offsets. Ordinance Section 1316.  CDB  1  Khla    5. Architectural façade treatments shall be oft brick, stone or stucco or combination thereof. Final building/canopy elevations to be reviewed and approved by the The construction documents shall include sidewalks and bike racks. Ata minimum the plan shall include sidewalks spanning Buford Highway to the standards oft the City ofBuford Zoning Ordinance Section 1316. 7. The developer shall submit approval from Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the driveway entrance off Buford Highway and shall provide a traffic  Planning Director.  study ifr required by GDOT.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Zoning Modification:  #ZM-20-06: Dillon Lee, 279. Alexander Street, requests to amend zoning condition #1 from commission meeting ofNovember 5, 2018 to reduce ranch style townhomes from 2, 200 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. and two-story townhomes from 2,400 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve 1. Townhomes shall be four sides brick and subject to the approval of the Planning  the request with the following condition:  Director.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated at this time there would be aj public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget and 2020 millage rate rollback for Gwinnett and Hall County property taxes. Chairman Beard gave an overview oft the budget and the public was given an opportunity toj provide comments on the budget and millage rate rollback. The audience did not have any comments or questions regarding the proposed FY2021 Operating Budget, the 2020 proposed Gwinnett and Hall County millage rate or the proposed 2020 millage rate for Hall County with the LOST: rollback. Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion of the meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the 2020 property tax millage rate: for Buford City Schools in Gwinnett County of 12.65 mills and 13.194 mills for Hall County. Hall County Local Option Sales Tax rollbacki is 0.544 mills with ai net millage rate for property taxes in both Gwinnett and Hall County of12.65 mills.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt Fiscal Year 2021 Operating  budget resolution. Ayes 3 Nays 0  g5  2    Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve subrecipient agreement between Gwinnett County and City of] Buford for use ofU. S. Department ofTreasury  Coronavirus Relief Funds.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve Intergovernmental Agreement between Gwinnett County and the City ofl Buford regarding Thompson Mill Road at  I-985 interchange study. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to negotiate and sign amendment to gas supply contract and supplemental contract (Gas Portfolio V Project) each between the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia (MGAG) and City of  Buford, Georgia and for other purposes.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances for the City of] Buford, Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, to provide  for open container consumption in certain areas and other purposes.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize the surplus of City property located on Old Swimming Pool Road and Mount Salem Road and advertise sale of  properties. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve pole attachment license agreement for distribution poles by and between Sawnee Electric Membership  Corporation and City of Buford..  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to ratify purchases of properties located at  106 Main Street for $165,000.00 and 961 Main Street for $300,000.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  3B  3  Aw    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to amend Buford City Schools budget in the amount of $32,250.00 for purchase of football helmets with splash shields.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve expenditures for plaques and fori installation of Stonehedge Garden Club art structure located onl Main Street.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve extension ofhardship request for one (1): year by Faith Freel Full Gospel Church allowing a modular trailer: for  children's classroom use at 539 Washington Street.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize release of pledged funds with  Peoples Bank & Trust. Chairman Beard abstained.  Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstain 1  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #3 for Church Street  stormwater improvements project in the amount of $76,693.59.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 for Moreno  Street water improvements project int the amount of $388,214.25.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #10: for SR324 at  SR124 gas relocation project in the amount of$122,355.90.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve payment #3 for Dacula Road  at SR8 gas relocation project in the amount of $74,186.10.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  58  4  AbW    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #24 for the Buford  parking deck project in the amount of $359,804.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #12: for the legion  fields improvements project ini the amount of $410,051.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager's! Report. Mr. Jay gave the City Attorney's report.  After a brief discussion with the audience regarding construction and noise at an industrial site on SR 347 and the operation ofal business in a residential district on Shoal Creek Road, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adjourn.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  6280 Phillip Beard,Chairman Chris Burge, B  Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  - (t City Clerk Date  daep I652000  5