Buford City Commission  January 2, 2024  The regular monthly meeting was. held on January 2, 2024 at Buford City Hall 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, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the January 2,  Commission members were present.  Allegiance.  2024 Commission meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks. to adopt the minutes from the December 4, 2023 regular meeting and the December 27, 2023 special called meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated at this time Mr. Jay would administer oath ofoffice to. Phillip Beard for Buford City Commission and Cory Burge and Matt Peevy for Buford City  Schools Board of] Education.  Chairman Beard stated that he would step down as Chairman. Chairman for the year 2024. Commissioner Beard abstained.  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to nominate Phillip Beard as Commission  Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstain 1  Motion by Mr. Beard, seconded by Mr. Weeks to nominate Chris Burge as Commission  Vice-Chairman for the year 2024. Commissioner Burge abstained.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to appoint Department Heads for the year 2024 as presented. Mr. Burge abstained from voting on the appointments of Recreation  Director and Water Plant Superintendent.  Ayes 2 Nays 0  Abstained 1 (Burge as noted)  1  07b  Ah    Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge toi re-appoint Dwayne Cash and Stanley Reed to  Zoning Board of Appeals. Ayes 3 Nays 0 hearings. Special Use Permits:  Chairman Beard stated that this portion oft the meeting would be set aside for public  #SUP-23-29: Doug Weston III/U-Haul requested a special use permit for the property located on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Cole Road, being parcel 7-302-183. The special use permit requested is to allow self-storage and truck and trailer rentals. The applicant has asked that the request be tabled. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr.  Weeks to table the request until the February meeting.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 Annexations:  Plat #684/#Z-23-30: Connie J. Yarbrough requests annexation and: rezoning for the property located at 5551 Shadburn Ferry Road from RA-200 to R-100. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the  request with the following conditions:  1. The annexation and rezoning case apply to only the land shown on the provided plat and as described int the legal description. Any additional area that is indicated ont the plat by al hand drawn line is not included ini this annexation and rezoning case. In the future, ifthe additional area is absorbed into Tract B through a revised and recorded plat, the applicant will need to annex and rezone that portion 2. Each home shall be constructed with four (4) sides brick or stone with accents not to exceed 40% on each elevation. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director. 3. Ifthe property is developed with one (1), residential home, the front and side yards shall be sodded and ift the property is developed with two (2) residential homes, the: front, side and rear yards shall be sodded. Two (2) 3-inch ornamental trees shall be planted ini the front yard ofe each home. Up to three (3) homes may be 4. Each home shall have ai minimum gross heated floor area of3400 square feet exclusive of garages or basements. Each home shall have a three (3) car garage. 5. The driveway shall be ai minimum width of14: feet until the sidewalk of the 6. Per sections 1400 and 1401, City ofBuford Zoning Ordinance, all the lots widths, setbacks and lot areas shall comply with R-100 standards. 7. Shadburn Ferry Road shall bei improved to City ofBuford Development Regulation standards. Roadway engineering plans shall be reviewed and  through a separate case and application filing.  constructed in compliance with City Code.  house.  2  9  o  Mhl/    approved by the City Engineer for compliance with roadway improvement  standards prior to the issuance of any permits.  Ayes-3 Nays-0  Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion of the meeting. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize Chairman Beard to signr resolution approving adoption ofthe city ofl Buford 2045 Comprehensive Plan update.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the City ofBuford 2024-2025 theatrical season, concerts and performances at Buford Community Center.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager to apply and enter into an agreement with Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) forl loan forgiveness funding in the amount of $85,000.00 toi inventory lead water service lines as required by the Environmental Protection Agency revised Lead and Copper Rule.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize release of pledged funds with  Peoples Bank & Trust. Chairman Beard abstained.  Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstained 1  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment ofInvoice #23107- 08 in the amount of$1,014.38 to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School  concessions project. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment ofInvoice #18137- 22 in the amount ofs $191,070.53 to Breaux & Associates for Buford City stadium project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  06  3    Motin by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #3 in the amount of $114,457.43 to Allied Paving Contractors, Inc. for 2023 LMIG paving project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #6 ini the amount of $162,401.00 toF.S. Scarbrough for Southside WPCP filter replacement project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment ofInvoice #2513-23 (final) in the amount of $900.00 to Global Control Systems, Inc. for specialized controls  and instrumentation at Buford Waterworks Expansion project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #2 (final) int the amount of $7,731.50 to CEDS Construction Company, Inc. for Buford Dam Road at  Little Mill Road gas relocation project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #11 in the amount of$221,986.00 to Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. forl Buford Senior  Academy addition project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #13 in the amount of$2,378,514.00: to Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. for Buford City Stadium  project. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #14 ini the amount of$148,666.00 to Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. for New Street relocation  project and utilize SPLOST funds and general funds.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment of Invoice #5 int the amount of $54,641.74 to Charles Black Construction CompanypInc. for Buford High  School bleachers and concessions - Phase II project.  4 A  48    Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #14 in the amount of$144,970.00 to Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. forl Buford Middle School  Addition and Renovation project.  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  PB Phillip Beard, Chairman 0037 Chris Burge, Vice-Chairman Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  City Date  52  5