Buford City Commission  January 3, 2022  The regular monthly meeting was held on. January 3, 2022 at Buford City Arena and all Chairman Beard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Mr. Burge led the Pledge of Motion by Mr. Weeks and seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the. January3, 2022 meeting with the change to move the oaths of office before the election of Commission  Commission members were present.  Allegiance.  Chairman. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the December 13,  2021 meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Jay administered oath of office to Kathleen Perkins and Bruce Fricks for Buford City Schools Board of Education, Brad Weeks and Chris Burge for Buford City Commission and Amy Reed for Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to nominate Phillip Beard as Commission  City of Buford Planning and Zoning Board.  Chairman for the year 2022.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks and: seconded by Chairman Beard to nominate Chris Burge as  Commission Vice-Chairman for the year 2022.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to appoint Department Heads fori the year 2022 as presented with the change of Mark' West as Building Inspector. Mr. Burge abstained for the appointments of Recreation Director and Water Plant Superintendent.  7s  Alh    Ayes 2 Nays 0  Abstain 1 (Burge as noted)  Chairman Beard stated that this portion of the meeting would be set aside for public hearings.  Special Use Permit:  #SUP-21-28: Cyndi Pedagg, The Main Event Company requested a special use permit fort the property located at 170 West Main Street. The special use permit requested is to allow outdoor private events/weddings on the back lot. The applicant was present and stated they would like to have outdoor weddings on the back lot and they would screen thel lot with an 8- foot privacy fence on three (3) sides. It would bei for weddings ceremonies only and the reception would be held in the building. Chairman Beard stated this was a residential area and they would not be able to block the right-of-way. Mr. Burge stated he would like to see the hours be from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and no amplified music. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request 1. The applicant shall install an eight (8) foot tall brown vinyl solid privacy fence along three (3) sides of the property adjacent to the single-family residential lots. Final design 2. The applicant shall limit outdoor events to wedding ceremonies only. Receptions: are 3. The applicant shall limit outdoor weddings to at time limit of 11:00 a.m. until 7:00p p.m. 4. Outdoor lighting shall be limited to 7:00 p.m. and should be located at a position to 5. Jones Alley shall remain open and unobstructed during outdoor events. Parking or  with the following conditions:  shall be approved by the Planning Director.  prohibited outside. Monday thru Sunday.  avoid direct illumination to neighboring properties. event operations shall not be within the right-of-way.  6. Amplified music is prohibited.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion oft the meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve building permit fee for Ivy Creek  Baptist Church ini the amount of.$1,000.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  d3  ANV    Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager to enter intoa Right of Way Maintenance Agreement for SR 20 with the Georgia Department of  Transportation. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve City of Buford 2022-2023 theatrical season, concerts and performances at Buford Community Center.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve renewal of 2022-2023 Workers  Compensation Insurance Policy.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated the turf, lighting replacement project at Buford Youth Sports Complex Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve amendment to the Hall County Countywide Safety Plan exchanging service areas = existing Atlanta Gas Light customer map correction and the City to be the sole service provider in a subdivision that was partially Atlanta  willl be postponed.  Gas Light. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks and seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize final payment to Gwinnett County for 2017 SPLOST City/County. Joint project in the amount of $5,814.97. (Thompson Mill  Road Widening) Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #4 for 2021 paving  project int the amount of $128,632.55.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  5    Motion by Mr. Weeks and seconded by Mr. Burge to approve Charles Black Construction invoices for North Harris Street Streetscape (#1) in the amount of $4,978.00, South Harris Street Streetscape (#1) ini the amount of $11,030.00 and Sidewalk Pressure Washing (#1) in the  amount of $10,471.00. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #7 for Buford  Waterworks Replacement Project in the amount of $793,065.16.  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, motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to  adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  GB  Phillip Beard, Chairman O3 Chris Burge, Vice-Chairman  Bradley' W. Weeks, Commissioner  City Date  Kug  13-3005