Lawrenceville public meetings in 2022

Public Notice

This is a notice that a quorum of the ReCAST Advisory Board may be present at a holiday get-together. No official business or decisions will be conducted at this event.

• Holiday get-together at Uncle Jack’s Tavern, 30 South Clayton Street
• No official action will be taken by the ReCAST Advisory Board

Board of Appeals- Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee-CANCELLED

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will consider a new ordinance targeting street racing and reckless driving, vote on a mayor pro tempore for 2023, and discuss a real estate agreement for properties on Huff Street. Other items include a tree city ordinance, a security camera purchase, and a contract with Habitat for Humanity.

• Approval of a new Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions Ordinance
• Election of a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023
• Amendment to the Real Estate Agreement for properties at 415 and 436 Huff Street
• Agreement with Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity, Inc
• Update on the 2045 Comprehensive and Transportation Master Plan

The City Council denied two special use permits for properties at 108 McConnell Drive. The council also approved a new tree management ordinance and appointed Council Member Thompson as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023.

• Denied special use permits SUP2022-00076 and SUP2022-00077 for automobile sales and outdoor vehicle storage at 108 McConnell Drive (5-0)
• Approved Tree City Ordinance for the management of public trees and rights-of-way
• Approved new Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions Ordinance
• Appointed Council Member Thompson as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity, Inc (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Board Appointments (5-0)
• Approved amendment to real estate agreement for 415 and 436 Huff Street (5-0)
• Approved contracts for security cameras, network engineering with Cira Infotech, Inc, and A&E consulting services

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including two special-use permits for properties on McConnell Drive, a housing study strategy, a proposed Tree City USA ordinance, and a new ordinance targeting street racing and reckless driving exhibitions. Other agenda items include a mural trail grant update, consulting services contracts, a security camera system purchase, a network services agreement renewal, a street naming discussion for the new GGC corridor, and an agreement with Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity.

• SUP2022-00076 and SUP2022-00077 for properties at 108 McConnell Dr
• 2022 Housing Study Strategy discussion
• New Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions Ordinance
• Agreement with Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity, Inc
• Street name discussion for the new GGC Corridor

The Council held a work session to discuss several items, including a housing study and a new street racing ordinance. No substantive votes were taken on the business items; several were designated for the consent agenda or regular agenda.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Designated Tree City Ordinance as consent agenda #1
• Designated Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services as consent agenda #2
• Designated Security Camera System purchase and installation as consent agenda #3
• Designated Cira Infotech, Inc. firewall and network services renewal as consent agenda #4
• Designated GGC Corridor street name discussion as consent agenda #5
• Designated Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions Ordinance as consent agenda #6
• Placed Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity, Inc agreement on the regular agenda

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to discuss the budget, receive updates from the Grants, Branding, and Community Outreach committees, review the 2023 Arts Commission calendar, and hear updates on the Kinetic Art Sculpture Installation Project, the GA Mural Trail, and a Community Mural. The meeting also includes citizen comments.

• Budget discussion
• Grants Committee update
• Branding Committee update
• Community Outreach Committee update
• Kinetic Art Sculpture Installation Project update

The Commission approved its 2023 meeting calendar and the minutes from two previous meetings. Members selected a sculpture design by Sundar for a city installation and reviewed the final rendering for the GA Mural Trail to be presented to the Mayor and Council.

• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstaining)
• Approved November 21, 2022 Special Call Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Selected Sundar as the design for the kinetic art sculpture installation

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for December 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled to 5 PM on the same day.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to 5 PM on December 12, 2022

Downtown Development Authority Special Call

The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority will hold a special called meeting to approve the 2023 budget, consider a bid for demolition at 168 S. Clayton Street, and review reports from a Greenville peer tour and the Urban Land Institute.

• Approval of 2023 budget
• Bid on demolition for 168 S. Clayton Street
• December 2022 Treasurer's Report
• Greenville Peer Tour Report
• Urban Land Institute Report

The Downtown Development Authority approved the 2023 budget and a $21,000 demolition contract. The board also authorized a fence rental payment for the Winn Site and approved the December 2022 treasurer's report.

• Approved 2023 Proposed Budget (7-0)
• Approved $21,000 demolition bid from Complete Demolition Services, LLC for 168 S. Clayton Street (7-0)
• Approved $2,635.20 invoice for Lindavid Inc. (C & C Fence) for the Winn Site (7-0)
• Approved December 2022 Treasurer’s Report (7-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 Special Call meeting minutes (7-0)

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for December 12, 2022, was cancelled. No business was conducted.

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two special-use permit applications (SUP2022-00076 and SUP2022-00077) for property at 108 McConnell Drive, submitted by RV & JV Properties and Jesus Villalobos. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• SUP2022-00076 & SUP2022-00077: special-use permits for 108 McConnell Drive
• Applicants: RV & JV Properties and Jesus Villalobos
• Public comment period with two-minute speaking limit

The Planning Commission recommended the denial of two special use permits for a property at 108 McConnell Drive. Additionally, Board Member Boutwell announced his immediate resignation as Chairman.

• Recommended denial of SUP2022-00076 for Auto Broker at 108 McConnell Drive (5-0)
• Recommended denial of SUP2022-00077 for Outdoor Storage of Vehicles at 108 McConnell Drive (5-0)
• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Recast Advisory Board - CANCELLED

The ReCAST Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 30, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Lawrenceville Arts Commission Special Call

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss the Georgia Mural Trail. The agenda includes general discussion of the trail, approval of the agenda, and other business. Citizen comments are limited to two minutes per person.

• Discussion of the Georgia Mural Trail

The Commission reviewed design and pricing options for the GA Mural Trail project. They determined there are sufficient funds for the largest mural size, estimated at $18,000 plus lodging. The Commission voted to present the highest-priced mural option and image to the City Council at the December Work Session.

• Approved motion to present top-level priced mural and image to Council at December Work Session (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold public hearings on four zoning and special-use permit requests, including a rezoning at 846 North Clayton Street and a special-use permit for Family Promise of Gwinnett at 757 Moon Road. The consent agenda includes a cost reimbursement agreement with Products (SE) Pipe Line Corporation for storm water pipe replacement in Grayland Hills Subdivision, an intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority for the Regal Estates Water Improvement Project, and a purchase of an LED display for the Lawrenceville Arts Center. Under old business, the council will consider approving ReCAST Year 2 contracts, setting 2023 meeting dates, and amending development regulations related to gas utility rates.

• RZR2022-00013: Rezoning request by Saulo Ordonez at 846 North Clayton Street
• SUP2022-00079: Special-use permit for Family Promise of Gwinnett at 757 Moon Road
• Cost reimbursement agreement with Products (SE) Pipe Line Corporation for storm water pipe replacement in Grayland Hills Subdivision
• Purchase and installation of Pixel Pitch 6.67mm 7000 NIT LED Display at the Lawrenceville Arts Center
• Resolution for the abandonment of Saddle Path Way

The City Council approved three zoning applications, including a special use permit for a homeless shelter. Additionally, the council resolved to close and abandon a 0.225-acre portion of Saddle Path Way.

• Approved zoning change from OI to RS-150 for Saulo Ordonez (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from BGC to RS-60 for City of Lawrenceville (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Family Promise of Gwinnett, LLC to operate a homeless shelter (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of 0.225 acres of Saddle Path Way municipal street

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a work session to discuss several rezoning requests, including one for Family Promise of Gwinnett at 757 Moon Road and another for a development at the 800 block of Grayson Highway. Other items include updates on the 2045 Comprehensive and Transportation Master Plan, a cost reimbursement agreement for storm water pipe replacement in Grayland Hills Subdivision, and an intergovernmental agreement for the Regal Estates Water Improvement Project. The council will also consider purchasing an LED display for the Lawrenceville Arts Center and approving ReCAST Year 2 contracts.

• SUP2022-00079; Family Promise of Gwinnett; 757 Moon Road
• RZR2022-00014; City of Lawrenceville; 190 Oak Street
• Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Products (SE) Pipe Line Corporation for storm water pipe replacement in Grayland Hills Subdivision
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority for Regal Estates Water Improvement Project
• Purchase and Installation of Pixel Pitch 6.67mm 7000 NIT LED Display at Lawrenceville Arts Center

The Council reviewed several zoning requests, project updates, and contract items in preparation for a subsequent evening meeting. No substantive votes were taken on the project items, though two agenda items were tabled to future dates.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Tabled RZM2022-00013 & SUP2022-00075 to January 18, 2023
• Tabled 2045 Comprehensive and Transportation Master Plan update to December 14, 2022
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will receive updates on the preservation project and artifacts, hear comments from the mayor, and consider a proposed 2023 calendar. The meeting includes prayer, approval of prior minutes, and closing remarks.

• Project status update from Mark LeBlanc
• Artifacts update from Joyce Moore
• Comments by Mayor David Still
• Proposed 2023 calendar

The Committee approved a new 2023 meeting calendar that reduces meeting frequency from monthly to quarterly. Members received updates on the Hooper-Renwick Themed Library construction and artifact donations.

• Approved October 18, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2023 calendar shifting meetings to once per quarter with one date change to November 14, 2023 (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority-CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for November 14, 2022, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled

Downtown Development Authority - SPECIAL CALL

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a special called meeting to discuss the 2023 budget, elect officers, and review a proposed calendar for 2023. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a treasurer's report.

• 2023 Budget Discussion
• Officer Elections
• Proposed Calendar for 2023
• November 2022 Treasurer’s Report

The Downtown Development Authority elected its board officers and approved the 2023 meeting calendar with a revised start time of 5 pm. The board also approved the November 2022 Treasurer's Report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved November 2022 Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Elected Lee Merritt as Chairman
• Elected Victoria Jones as Vice Chairman
• Elected Katrina Fellows as Treasurer
• Elected Barry Mock as Secretary/Executive Director
• Approved 2023 DDA Calendar with meeting start time changed to 5 pm (7-0)
• Approved Regular and Executive Session Minutes for October 4, 2022 (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission is meeting to discuss the budget, receive updates from the Branding, Grants, and Community Outreach committees, and review progress on the GA Mural Trail and a community mural. The board will also consider approving the 2023 meeting schedule. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Budget discussion
• Branding Committee update
• Grants Committee update
• GA Mural Trail update
• Approval of 2023 meeting schedule

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will consider five items: a rezoning and special-use permit for a property on Grayson Highway, two rezoning requests on North Clayton Street and Oak Street, and two special-use permits on Park Access Drive and Moon Road. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, with registration required by noon the Friday before the meeting.

• RZM2022-00013 & SUP2022-00075: GTD Partners, LLC; 800 Block Grayson Highway
• RZR2022-00013: Saulo Ordonez; 846 North Clayton Street
• RZR2022-00014: City of Lawrenceville; 190 Oak Street
• SUP2022-00074: Maya Radovic; 125 Park Access Drive
• SUP2022-00079: Family Promise of Gwinnett; 757 Moon Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two residential rezonings, a permit for outdoor automobile sales, and a renewal for a homeless housing facility. One application for townhouse rezoning and a special use permit was tabled until January 2023.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 846 North Clayton Street to Single-Family Residential (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 190 Oak Street to Single-Family Residential (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for outdoor automobile sales at 125 Park Access Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewal for homeless housing facility at 757 Moon Road (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning and Special Use Permit for 73 townhouses at 800 block of Grayson Highway to January 2023

Development Authority

The Lawrenceville Development Authority will meet to approve corrections to July 11, 2022 minutes, and regular and executive session minutes from October 6, 2022. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss real estate matters. No other business items are listed.

• Approval of correction to July 11, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of regular meeting minutes for October 6, 2022
• Approval of executive session minutes for October 6, 2022
• Executive session for real estate discussion

The Board approved a second amendment to a contract with Randy's Nursery and Greenhouses, Inc. to extend the agreement until February 28, 2023. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and held an executive session regarding real estate.

• Approved second amendment with Randy's Nursery and Greenhouses, Inc. extending contract to February 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved corrections to July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 6, 2022 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 6, 2022 executive session minutes (5-0)

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss a Year 1 recap video, receive a program manager update, and review the board's meeting schedule. The agenda includes citizen comments and general discussion items.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• RecAST Year 1 recap video
• Program manager update
• Advisory board schedule discussion

No official votes were taken or decisions made because a quorum was not recognized. The board reviewed a year-in-review video and received program updates regarding staff training and facility relocation.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a $500,000 Department of Justice grant for mental health programs, approve a demolition project for Central Park Apartments, and vote on several zoning requests including a mixed-use development on Grayson Highway. The meeting also includes consent items for tree trimming, utility equipment purchases, and a natural gas pipeline replacement project.

• Resolution to accept $500,000 DOJ grant and corresponding budget amendment
• Demolition of Central Park Apartments project
• Zoning request (RZM2022-00013 & SUP2022-00075) for 800 block Grayson Highway
• Emergency purchase of transformers
• Intergovernmental agreement for Seminary Street improvements

City Council approved a rezoning request for a single-family dwelling on Northdale Road and a variance for vehicle parking on Leila Lane. The council also authorized a $500,000 Department of Justice grant and approved several infrastructure and utility projects via a consent agenda.

• Approved $500,000 Department of Justice Grant 15PBJA-22-GG-03037-MENT (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 457 Northdale Road from RM-12 to RS-150 with conditions (5-0)
• Approved variance for 751 Leila Lane allowing 4 vehicles in driveways excluding garage (4-1)
• Approved Street Scape Project at 92 South Clayton Street @ Nash Street (5-0)
• Approved employee health insurance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tree trimming, transformer purchase, and Central Park Apartments demolition (5-0)
• Approved Police resolution for retention of service weapon and retired badge (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning for 800 Block Grayson Highway and 448 Grayson Highway

City Council Special Call

The Lawrenceville City Council will meet to approve the agenda and then enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for litigation
• Executive session for real estate

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special called meeting on October 24, 2022. The only substantive action was a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate. No votes were taken on any items discussed in the executive session.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Board meeting scheduled for October 19, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee will meet to receive project status updates from the project manager and IRPC, hear comments from the city manager, and approve the minutes from the September 20 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no new votes or financial decisions listed.

• Project status update from Mr. Mark LeBlanc, Project Manager
• Project status update from Ms. Cammie Fulmer, IRPC
• Comments from City Manager Chuck Warbington
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022

The committee approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. Project manager Marc LeBlanc reported that the building design is in Planning & Development, with the site permit expected by end of October and construction permit by end of November or early December. Exhibit designers are finalizing plans over four to five months, and oral history recordings total 1,226 minutes from 38 recordings. The committee also discussed upcoming meeting schedule changes, including a November 15 meeting, a cancelled December meeting, and quarterly meetings starting March 2023.

• Approved the minutes of the September 20, 2022 meeting (motion by Brown, second by Glenn; all present voted yea)
• Heard project status update: building design in Planning & Development, site permit expected by end of October, construction permit by end of November or early December
• Heard exhibit design finalization will take four to five months
• Noted oral history recordings total 1,226 minutes from 38 recordings (18 by New South, 20 by Gwinnett County)
• Noted 96 artifacts processed and in storage, with 103 new artifacts received (mostly images)
• Adjourned the September 20, 2022 meeting (motion by Moore, second by Maxey; all present voted yea)
• Adjourned the October 18, 2022 meeting (motion by Moore, second by Maxey; all present voted yea)
• Set next meeting for November 15, 2022; December meeting cancelled; 2023 meetings quarterly starting March 21, 2023

Board of Appeals-Cancelled

The Lawrenceville, GA Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Special Call

The City Council will hold a special call meeting at 4:15 PM. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Executive Session regarding Personnel, Litigation, and Real Estate

The council met in a special called session and unanimously approved the agenda. They then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. After the closed session, they adjourned without taking any substantive public decisions.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate (4-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Final adjournment (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several zoning requests and city infrastructure projects. The meeting includes reviews of natural gas improvements and a demolition project. No final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Zoning requests for 448 Grayson Highway, 800 Block Grayson Highway, and 457 Northdale Road
• Demolition of Central Park Apartments Project
• Natural Gas Old Peachtree Road DIMP Replacement and Pressure Improvement projects
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Seminary Street maintenance and repair
• Resolution for police retention of service weapons and retired badges

The City Council voted unanimously to table two rezoning applications: Fairlane Capital LLC at 448 Grayson Highway to January 2023, and GTD Partners at an unspecified 800 block of Grayson Highway to November 16, 2022. Eight other items were discussed and will appear on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting, including tree trimming, transformer purchase, switch gear cabinets, natural gas projects, demolition of Central Park Apartments, and an intergovernmental agreement for Seminary Street. No votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting concluded with an executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Tabled RZR2022-00011 (Fairlane Capital, 448 Grayson Highway) to January 2023 work session
• Tabled RZM2022-00013 & SUP2022-00075 (GTD Partners, 800 block Grayson Highway) to November 16, 2022 work session
• Discussed RZR2022-00012 (Refika Krkalic, 457 Northdale Road) – set for October 24 public hearing
• Council agreed to begin discussions on Sandalwood recommendations
• Placed right-of-way tree trimming on annual contract as Consent Agenda item 1
• Placed emergency purchase of transformers as Consent Agenda item 2
• Placed purchase of switch gear cabinets and ground sleeves as Consent Agenda item 3
• Placed natural gas Old Peachtree Road DIMP replacement as Consent Agenda item 4

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission will discuss budget updates and reports from the Branding, Grants, and Community Outreach committees. The agenda also includes updates on the GA Mural Trail and a community mural, as well as discussion of the Dia De Los Muertos Chalk Walk event.

• Budget discussion
• Branding Committee update
• Grants Committee update
• Community Outreach Committee update
• GA Mural Trail and Community Mural updates

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for October 10, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Development Authority

The Development Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hold an executive session. The executive session is designated for the discussion of real estate.

• Approval of regular and executive session minutes from May 12, 2022 and July 11, 2022
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Development Authority approved a third amendment to a contract with DeThomas Investments, LLC, extending the closing deadline by 180 days until March 13, 2023, subject to City Attorney approval. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and entered executive session to discuss one real estate item with no votes taken.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes for May 12, 2022 and July 11, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved executive session minutes for May 12, 2022 and July 11, 2022 (6-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion (6-0)
• Approved third amendment to contract with DeThomas Investments, LLC extending closing 180 days to March 13, 2023, pending City Attorney approval (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Downtown Development Authority - SPECIAL CALL

The Downtown Development Authority will review a treasurer's report and a façade grant update. The body is also considering an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville regarding 134 Northdale Road.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for 134 Northdale Road
• October 2022 Treasurer’s Report
• Façade Grant Update
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville transferring $222,000 for the 134 Northdale Road property. The board also approved the October 2022 Treasurer's Report, minutes from August and September meetings, and received updates on façade grants and upcoming downtown events. No citizen comments were made.

• Approved the agenda unanimously (5-0).
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes for August 8, 2022 and September 12, 2022 (5-0).
• Approved Executive Session Minutes for August 8, 2022 and September 12, 2022 (5-0).
• Approved the October 2022 Treasurer's Report (5-0).
• Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for $222,000 reimbursement for 134 Northdale Road property (5-0).
• Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss real estate items; 2 votes taken.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review three new business items involving rezoning requests. These include applications for properties on Grayson Highway and Northdale Road.

• RZR2022-00011: Fairlane Capital LLC at 448 Grayson Highway
• RZM2022-00013: GTD Partners, LLC at 800 Block Grayson Highway
• RZR2022-00012: Refika Krkalic at 457 Northdale Road

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission recommended approval of three special use permits: a carwash at 3975 Sugarloaf Parkway, a daycare at 141 Langley Drive, and an indoor climate-controlled self-storage facility at 725 Scenic Highway, all with conditions. A rezoning request for 448 Grayson Highway was tabled to the October 6, 2022 public hearing. The meeting was procedural with no public comment.

• Recommended approval of SUP2022-00071 (carwash) with staff conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP2022-00072 (daycare) with staff conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP2022-00073 (self-storage) with commission conditions (5-0)
• Tabled RZR2022-00011 (rezoning to RM-8) to October 6, 2022

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board is meeting to review updates from the Program Manager and the Georgia Center for Opportunity. The board will also discuss its meeting schedule.

• Georgia Center for Opportunity update
• Program Manager update
• Advisory Board schedule discussion

The Recast Advisory Board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members received updates from the Georgia Center for Opportunity on the Better Work Gwinnett program and from the Program Manager on Year 1 milestones and Year 2 commitments. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider amendments to electric utility rate ordinances and various land use applications. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items regarding city acquisitions, leases, and service contracts.

• Amendments to Electric Utility Rates Ordinances
• SUP2022-00071: GA Lawrenceville Sugarloaf, LLC at 3975 Sugarloaf Parkway
• SUP2022-00072: Learning Time at 141 Langley Drive
• SUP2022-00073: David White at 725 Scenic Highway
• RZR2022-00011: Fairlane Capital LLC at 448 Grayson Highway

The City Council approved a special use permit for a multi-story indoor climate-controlled self-storage facility at 725 Scenic Highway, with conditions including a 35-foot height limit, landscaping, and a variance reducing parking from 50 to 14 spaces. The council also approved electric utility rate amendments, a lease for the former water building, and several contracts and agreements. One rezoning item was tabled to October 24, and one special use permit was administratively withdrawn.

• Approved SUP2022-00073 for self-storage at 725 Scenic Highway with conditions (5-0)
• Approved amendments to electric utility rates ordinances (5-0)
• Approved purchase of electrical materials (5-0)
• Approved cost agreement with GA Gwinnett Lawrenceville Pike, LLC (5-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DDA for reimbursement of 134 Northdale Road (5-0)
• Approved subrecipient agreement for CDBG infrastructure improvements (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with Central Baptist Church (5-0)
• Tabled RZR2022-00011 (Fairlane Capital LLC, 448 Grayson Highway) to October 24

Lawrenceville Arts Commission Special Call

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission is holding a special call to conduct general discussion. The primary topic of the meeting is the GA Mural Trail.

• Discussion regarding the GA Mural Trail

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission unanimously approved a set of design changes for the city's mural on the Gwinnett Mural Trail, including removing mascots, the hashtag, and interior letter images, adjusting the crepe myrtle placement, and adding 'WELCOME TO' above the city name. The changes will be submitted to muralist John Christian for the next proof, with a deadline of March 2023.

• Approved 11 design changes to the GA Mural Trail mural (5-0)
• Removed extra 'E' in Lawrenceville, mascots, hashtag, and pictures inside letters
• Kept angle of letters, changed interior to solid light blue with shadow and white outline, fat non-serif font
• Kept train but removed Depot, centered crepe myrtle, added fireworks on left, removed street light
• Added 'WELCOME TO' above 'L' in cursive white letters, removed 'Incorporated in 1821'

Stormwater Board

The Stormwater Board will review updates to the Stormwater Masterplan. The body will also discuss a cost agreement with GA Gwinnett Lawrenceville Pike, LLC and the creation of a special drainage district.

• Stormwater Masterplan Update
• Cost agreement with GA Gwinnett Lawrenceville Pike, LLC (Park Place)
• Creation of a Special Drainage District

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will review project status updates and exhibit updates from various partners. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Artifacts Day.

• Project Status Update by Mr. Mark LeBlanc
• Project Status Update and Exhibit Updates by Ms. Cammie Fulmer, IRPC, HealyKohler and New South
• Artifacts Day discussion

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to discuss and consider three specific variance requests. These items include applications for properties on John Way, Leila Lane, and Kenyan Court.

• VAR2022-00076: Timothy Gibson at 101 John Way
• VAR2022-00077: Laura Lockhart at 751 Leila Lane
• VAR2022-00078: Ba Nguyen at 951 Kenyan Court

The Board of Appeals denied three parking waiver requests for properties at 101 John Way, 751 Leila Lane, and 951 Kenyan Court. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The meeting also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Denied VAR2022-00076 (parking waiver at 101 John Way) 4-0
• Denied VAR2022-00077 (parking waiver at 751 Leila Lane) 4-0
• Denied VAR2022-00078 (parking waiver at 951 Kenyan Court) 4-0
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Public Notice

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee and City Council may have a quorum present at an Artifacts Day event. The notice states that no official action will be taken by either body.

• Artifacts Day for the Hooper-Renwick Themed Library on September 17, 2022

Public Notice

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee and City Council are holding a workshop and design charrette. The notice states that no official action will be taken by either body during this event.

• Hooper-Renwick Exhibit Workshop/Design Charrette

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several special use and rezoning requests. The body will also review contracts for landscape services and behavioral health, as well as residential parking requirements and electric utility rates.

• Zoning requests for 3975 Sugarloaf Parkway, 141 Langley Drive, 725 Scenic Highway, and 448 Grayson Highway
• Acquisition of 205 Culver Street
• Annual contract for landscape and maintenance services
• Amended contract with View Point Co-Responder for behavioral health services
• Lease with Impact 46 for the former water building on Winer Industrial Way

The council approved the agenda as amended, moving items SUP2022-00071 and RZR2022-00011 to later meetings. Several other items were discussed and placed on the consent agenda for a future meeting. No final votes were taken on any substantive items.

• Approved agenda as amended, moving SUP2022-00071 and RZR2022-00011 to later meetings
• Tabled RZR2022-00011 until October 12 meeting
• Placed Valhall K-9 International on consent agenda as Consent #1
• Placed acquisition of 205 Culver Street on consent agenda as Consent #2
• Placed landscape maintenance contract on consent agenda as Consent #3
• Placed View Point Co-Responder amended contract on consent agenda as Consent #4
• Placed lease with Impact 46 for water building on consent agenda as Consent #5

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to review reports from the Branding, Grants, and Community Outreach committees. The body will discuss several art projects, including the Slow Pour Brewing Mural and the GA Mural Trail.

• Slow Pour Brewing Mural
• GA Mural Trail
• Paver Art
• Community Mural
• Budget discussion

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved #dtlarts as its primary hashtag, with #dtl_arts as backup, and approved up to $2,500 for two members to attend the Placemaking Leadership Summit. They also approved allowing Slow Pour Brewing to proceed with a mural/signage as a first phase, pending Planning & Development review. Discussions covered a new grant program, community event lighting, and a mural for McCray's Tavern, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved #dtlarts as primary hashtag, #dtl_arts as backup (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,500 for two members to attend Placemaking Leadership Summit (5-0)
• Approved allowing Slow Pour Brewing signage as first phase of mural process (5-0)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the September 2022 Treasurer’s Report. The body will discuss a redevelopment peer tour and Urban Land Institute training. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate.

• September 2022 Treasurer’s Report
• Redevelopment Peer Tour
• Urban Land Institute Training
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the September 2022 Treasurer's Report, Chairman Merritt's attendance at a redevelopment peer tour in Greenville, SC for $899, and up to $2,000 for Board Member Fellows to attend Urban Land Institute Training in Dallas. The board also entered executive session to discuss seven real estate items, taking six votes, but no substantive decisions were reported from that session.

• Approved September 2022 Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved Chairman Merritt attending Partnership Gwinnett Redevelopment Peer Tour at $899 (7-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for Board Member Fellows' Urban Land Institute Training registration and details (7-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion (7-0); 7 items discussed, 6 votes taken

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several special use permits and one rezoning request. The body will consider applications for properties on Sugarloaf Parkway, Langley Drive, Scenic Highway, and Grayson Highway.

• SUP2022-00071: GA Lawrenceville Sugarloaf, LLC at 3975 Sugarloaf Parkway
• SUP2022-00072: Learning Time at 141 Langley Drive
• SUP2022-00073: David White at 725 Scenic Highway
• RZR2022-00011: Fairlane Capital LLC at 448 Grayson Highway

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of three special use permits: a carwash at 3975 Sugarloaf Parkway, a daycare at 141 Langley Drive, and an indoor self-storage facility at 725 Scenic Highway. A rezoning request for 448 Grayson Highway was tabled to the October 6, 2022 public hearing. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Recommended approval of SUP2022-00071 for a carwash at 3975 Sugarloaf Parkway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP2022-00072 for a daycare at 141 Langley Drive (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP2022-00073 for indoor self-storage at 725 Scenic Highway (5-0)
• Tabled RZR2022-00011 for rezoning at 448 Grayson Highway to October 6, 2022

Recast Advisory Board

The Board will conduct a check-in of members and receive updates on programs and grants. Discussion items include the Data Tracker and Evaluation Q&A, the Families First Progress Report, and an update from the By-Laws Subcommittee.

• Program and Grant Updates
• Families First Progress Report
• By-Laws Subcommittee Update

The ReCAST Advisory Board met and discussed program updates, including a presentation from Families First on behavioral health and navigator services. The board also discussed data tracker metrics, seeking layperson-friendly measures and service counts. No formal votes on substantive policy or funding decisions were taken; the board approved prior meeting minutes and an agenda amendment.

• Approved amended agenda to reorder items 4 and 5 (8-0)
• Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including a speed zone ordinance amendment and property transfer. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding two specific zoning and special use permit applications.

• RZC2022-00041: Iesha Martin at 1395 Five Forks Trickum Road
• SUP2022-00070: TOPFA at the northeast intersection of Lyle Circle and Park Access Drive
• Property transfer of 190 Oak Street to the Downtown Development Authority
• Amendment to Chapter 36, Section 36-7 for Speed Zone Ordinance
• Purchase of Diaphragm Gas Meters on an annual contract

The City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request (RZC2022-00041) for 1395 Five Forks Trickum Road and a special use permit (SUP2022-00070) at the northeast intersection of Lyle Circle and Park Access Drive, both with staff conditions. The consent agenda was also approved, including purchases of gas meters and drones, a patio project, a property transfer agreement, a residency incentive resolution, and a speed zone ordinance amendment. No public comments were made, and the meeting ended with an executive session on personnel and real estate.

• Approved rezoning RZC2022-00041 for 1395 Five Forks Trickum Road with staff conditions (5-0).
• Approved special use permit SUP2022-00070 at Lyle Circle and Park Access Drive with conditions (5-0).
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of diaphragm gas meters on annual contract.
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of DJI Matrice M30T drones.
• Approved consent agenda including 144 East Crogan Street patio project.
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DDA to transfer 190 Oak Street for redevelopment.
• Approved residency incentive resolution.
• Approved amendment to Chapter 36, Section 36-7 for speed zone ordinance.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to receive project status updates from the Project Manager and IRPC. Members will also discuss a follow-up response regarding exhibit designs from Healey Kohler Design and New South.

• Project status updates from Mark LeBlanc and Cammie Fulmer
• Discussion of artifacts
• Review of Healey Kohler Design and New South presentation exhibit design

The committee approved the July 19, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. Project updates were given on the Hooper-Renwick themed library/museum, including construction phases, artifact collection deadlines, and oral history plans. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council is holding a work session to discuss general city business, including a rezoning request, a special use permit, and several other items. No formal votes are expected during this session; it is for discussion only.

• RZC2022-00041: Rezoning request by Iesha Martin for 1395 Five Forks Trickum Road
• SUP2022-00070: Special use permit request by TOPFA c/o Battle Law, P.C. at northeast intersection of Lyle Circle and Park Access Drive
• Discussion on two proposals for a wall-mounted digital sign at the Lawrenceville Arts Center
• Purchase of diaphragm gas meters on an annual contract
• Intergovernmental agreement with DDA to transfer property at 190 Oak Street for redevelopment

The City Council held a work session on August 10, 2022, and discussed several items, including two proposals for wall-mounted digital signs at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. Council directed staff to move forward with an RFP for both the small and large display signs as presented. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were scheduled for future public hearings or consent agenda items.

• Directed staff to issue RFP for digital signs at Lawrenceville Arts Center (unanimous direction)
• Scheduled public hearings for Aug 22 on rezoning at 1395 Five Forks Trickum Rd and special use permit at Lyle Circle/Park Access Dr
• Placed purchase of diaphragm gas meters, DJI drones, Crogan Street patio project, residency incentive resolution, and DDA property transfer on consent agenda

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to hold general discussions on budget and community outreach. The body will also review the Community Mural and the GA Mural Trail.

• Branding Committee discussion
• Grants Committee discussion
• Community Outreach Committee discussion
• Budget review
• Community Mural and GA Mural Trail updates

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission voted to reopen the Community Mural Call for Art with a wider open call, removing the $200 rendering fee for all applicants and instead paying 3-5 finalists $200 each for full-color renderings, with 3 to be presented to Council for approval. The submission deadline was extended to Friday, September 30, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST, and compensation will be based on square footage. The commission also discussed future Chalk Walk themes, branding needs, and budget adjustments, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved reopening Community Mural Call for Art with open call, removing $200 rendering fee for all applicants (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved paying 3-5 finalists $200 each for full-color renderings, with 3 presented to Council (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Extended mural submission deadline to Friday, September 30, 2022, 11:59 PM EST (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Added 'compensation based on square footage' to mural Call for Art (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved amended agenda with Branding Committee update (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review financial reports, legal invoices, and intergovernmental agreements. Discussions include property matters for 190 Oak Street and the Lawrence Hotel.

• Estimate from Lindavid Inc. for fencing at Winn Site
• Invoice from Mahaffey Pickens & Tucker, LLP regarding Collins Industrial properties
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Lawrenceville for 190 Oak Street
• Lawrence Hotel Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment with the City of Lawrenceville
• Hotel Loan Modification

The Downtown Development Authority approved all agenda items, including payments for fencing and legal research, intergovernmental agreements for 190 Oak Street and the Lawrence Hotel, and a hotel loan modification. The board also moved the October meeting to October 4th and held an executive session where three votes were taken and one tabled.

• Approved August 2022 Treasurer's Report (6-0)
• Moved October 2022 meeting from Oct 10 to Oct 4 (6-0)
• Approved $5,270.40 fencing invoice to Lindavid Inc. for Winn property (6-0)
• Approved $1,620.00 legal research invoice to Mahaffey Pickens & Tucker LLP (6-0)
• Approved 190 Oak Street Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Lawrenceville (6-0)
• Approved Lawrence Hotel Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment (6-0)
• Approved Hotel Loan Modification with interest accrual change (6-0)
• Executive session: 3 votes taken, 1 vote tabled on real estate items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss two specific land-use applications. The body will consider a rezoning request and a special use permit.

• RZC2022-00041: Rezoning request by Iesha Martin for 1395 Five Forks Trickum Road
• SUP2022-00070: Special use permit request by TOPFA for the northeast intersection of Lyle Circle and Park Access Drive

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning application (RZC2022-00041) for 1395 Five Forks Trickum Road from BN to BG, with staff-recommended conditions. They also voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special use permit (SUP2022-00070) for an indoor climate-controlled self-storage facility at 0 Lyle Circle, with conditions including a variance reducing required parking from 50 to 11 spaces. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of rezoning RZC2022-00041 (BN to BG) at 1395 Five Forks Trickum Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit SUP2022-00070 for self-storage at 0 Lyle Circle (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved July 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board will meet to approve its mission, vision, and values. The board will also receive program and grant updates and select members for a By-Laws Sub-Committee.

• Approval of ReCAST Mission, Vision and Values
• Program and grant updates
• Selection of By-Laws Sub-Committee members

The ReCAST Advisory Board approved its Mission, Vision and Values Statement and prior meeting minutes. Members also reviewed program and grant updates, and selected two volunteers for a bylaws sub-committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Mission, Vision and Values Statement (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from May 25, May 31 Special Call, and June 29 (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Selected Liliana Pino and Nancy Martin for bylaws sub-committee

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to adopt the 2022 millage rate. The meeting includes public hearings for multiple rezoning requests and discussions on hotel loan amendments and property donations.

• Resolution to Adopt Year 2022 Millage Rate
• Rezoning: 1026 & 1004 Lawrenceville Highway (David Waters)
• Right-of-Way Abandonment for Portion of R7011 015
• Rezoning: Northwest intersection of Collins Hill Road and Hurricane Shoals Road
• Rezoning: State Route 316 at Eastbound Connector Road and Lightning Access Road

The City Council unanimously approved the 2022 millage rate of 2.228 mills, adopted an indemnification policy for officials and employees, and approved several zoning and land-use items. The consent agenda, including contracts for gas services, recycling, and software, was approved. A zoning item for property along State Route 316 was removed from the agenda.

• Adopted 2022 millage rate of 2.228 mills (5-0)
• Approved indemnification policy for officials and employees (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1026 & 1004 Lawrenceville Highway with conditions (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor storage and sales at 1026 & 1004 Lawrenceville Highway (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way abandonment for portion of R7011 015 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at Collins Hill Road and Hurricane Shoals Road (5-0)
• Approved third amendment to hotel loan intergovernmental agreement (5-0)
• Accepted donation of property at 17 East Crogan Street (5-0)

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Stormwater Board, scheduled for July 20, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will review the status of ongoing projects and receive updates from the project manager, architect, and IRPC. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding artifacts.

• Project Status Update - Mr. Mark LeBlanc
• Project Architect update - Mr. Chad Alexander, CAS Architecture
• Project Status Update - Ms. Cammie Fulmer, IRPC
• Artifacts discussion

The committee approved the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes. Project updates were given on the Hooper-Renwick Themed Library, including architectural renderings and exhibit design. The committee discussed the need for photos and artifacts, especially from 1870-1951, and set a deadline for submissions by end of August. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several rezoning requests and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan 5-year update. The body will also review annual contracts for gas services and recycling collection.

• Zoning and special use requests for 1026 & 1004 Lawrenceville Highway
• Right-of-way abandonment for portion of R7011 015
• Zoning requests for properties at Collins Hill Road/Hurricane Shoals Road and State Route 316/Lightning Access Road
• Annual contracts for new gas services, gas mains, and residential curbside recycling
• Resolution creating an indemnification policy and changes to the retirement plan

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session on July 13, 2022, approving the agenda as presented. They discussed several upcoming items, including zoning cases and consent agenda items, all scheduled for the July 25, 2022 meeting. No final decisions were made during this work session.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed RZC2022-00037 SUP2022-00068 (David Waters, 1026 & 1004 Lawrenceville Highway) for July 25 public hearing
• Discussed RZC2022-00038 (Right-of-Way Abandonment) for July 25 public hearing
• Discussed RZC2022-00039 (Collins Hill Road and Hurricane Shoals Road) for July 25 public hearing
• Discussed RZC2022-00040 (State Route 316 Ramp X) for July 25 public hearing
• Reviewed 8 consent agenda items for July 25 meeting
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council Special Call

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the millage rate. Discussion for this item is limited to seven minutes per side.

• Millage Rate Public Hearing

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special called meeting on July 13, 2022, primarily to conduct the first of three public hearings on the millage rate. Chief Finance Officer Keith Lee presented a PowerPoint on the millage rate and answered council questions; no members of the public spoke. No substantive decisions were made, and the item will be presented again at the July 25 regular meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Closed first millage rate public hearing with no public comment
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Special Call

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the millage rate. Discussion for this item is limited to seven minutes per side.

• Millage Rate Public Hearing

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special called meeting on July 13, 2022, primarily to conduct the first of three public hearings on the proposed millage rate. Chief Finance Officer Keith Lee presented information and answered council questions, but no members of the public spoke. No formal decision was made on the millage rate; the item will be discussed again at the 5pm work session.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Held first millage rate public hearing; no public comments received
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to discuss various public art projects and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on the budget and community outreach efforts.

• Paver Art
• Aurora Theatre Chalk Walk Event
• Community Mural
• GA Mural Trail
• Budget

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved a partnership with the Aurora Theatre for the Chalk Walk event on August 6, 2022, with no funding commitment. They also approved a $750 spending limit for branded items and extended the mural artist deadline to August.

• Approved partnership with Aurora Theatre for Chalk Walk event (5-0)
• Approved $750 spending limit for branded items (5-0)
• Extended community mural artist deadline to August
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)

Development Authority

The meeting includes an executive session regarding real estate. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including the call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Executive Session - Real Estate

The Lawrenceville Development Authority approved three amendments to real estate agreements, all contingent on City Attorney approval. The amendments extend closing dates for Applelands, LLC, DeThomas Investments, LLC, and Randy's Nursery and Greenhouses, Inc., with one including an additional $10,000 escrow. No votes were taken on four other real estate items discussed in executive session.

• Approved first amendment with Applelands, LLC extending closing to Aug 31, 2022 and adding $10,000 escrow (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment with DeThomas Investments, LLC extending closing to Sep 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment with Randy's Nursery and Greenhouses, Inc. for 60-day extension to Oct 31, 2022 and land access (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review the July 2022 Treasurer’s Report and receive an update on Façade Grants. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit.

• July 2022 Treasurer’s Report
• Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit
• Façade Grant Update
• Executive Session - Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $2,000 Elite Sponsor package for the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit, and accepted the July 2022 Treasurer's Report with a correction. The board also approved the agenda with a revised item 5, prior meeting minutes, and entered executive session for real estate discussions, taking one vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,000 Elite Sponsor for Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit (6-0)
• Accepted July 2022 Treasurer's Report with correction (6-0)
• Approved agenda with revised item 5 (6-0)
• Approved June 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 13, 2022 Executive Session Minutes with name correction (6-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate (6-0)
• Exited executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council Special Call

The City Council is meeting for a special call to hold an executive session. The session will cover personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. The council may take action on contracts or settlement agreements following the session.

• Executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and real estate

The City Council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved a confidential settlement agreement and general release between Tawyna Gilovanni, the City, and Chuck Warbington, covering all current and former city officials and employees. The motion also included approval of a separation agreement and joint media statement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate, with no votes taken in that session.

• Approved confidential settlement agreement and general release (5-0)
• Approved separation agreement and joint media statement (5-0)

Planning Commisssion

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning and right-of-way abandonment items. The meeting includes discussions on properties located at Lawrenceville Highway, Collins Hill Road, and State Route 316.

• RZC2022-00037: David Waters; 1026 & 1004 Lawrenceville Highway
• RZC2022-00038: City of Lawrenceville; Portion of R7011 015 (Right-of-Way Abandonment)
• RZC2022-00039: Property at northwest intersection of Collins Hill Road and Hurricane Shoals Road
• RZC2022-00040: Property along State Route 316 and Lightning Access Road

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of five applications: a rezoning and a special use permit for properties at 1026 and 1004 Lawrenceville Highway, and three rezoning applications for city-owned properties at 0 Lyle Circle, the northwest intersection of Collins Hill Road and Hurricane Shoals Road, and near State Route 316 and Lightning Access Road. All recommendations were made with conditions, and no public comment was received.

• Recommended approval of RZC2022-00037 (rezoning to BG) for 1026 & 1004 Lawrenceville Highway (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP2022-00068 (outdoor storage and sales) for 1026 & 1004 Lawrenceville Highway (4-0)
• Recommended approval of RZC2022-00038 (rezoning to BG) for 0 Lyle Circle (4-0)
• Recommended approval of RZC2022-00039 (rezoning to BG) at Collins Hill Rd & Hurricane Shoals Rd (4-0)
• Recommended approval of RZC2022-00040 (rezoning to BG) near SR 316 & Lightning Access Rd (4-0)

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board will meet to discuss program and grant updates and partner reports. The board is scheduled to approve its mission, vision, and values and establish governance bylaws.

• Approval of ReCAST Mission, Vision and Values
• Establishing ReCAST Governance/Bylaws
• Updates on ReCAST Advisory Board vacancies
• Program and grant updates
• ReCAST Sub-Grantee Partner updates

The ReCAST Advisory Board met on June 29, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no official votes or decisions were made. The board heard updates on programs, grants, and outreach, and discussed vacancies, bylaws, and communication preferences, but took no formal action.

• No quorum; agenda approval not voted on
• No quorum; prior meeting minutes not approved
• No quorum; mission, vision, and values not approved
• Discussed two proposed candidates for board vacancies (no action)
• Discussed strategy for establishing bylaws (no action)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the FY 2023 Budget Resolution and the 2023 SPLOST Priority Category List. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure projects and various software and service agreement renewals.

• FY 2023 Budget Resolution
• 138 Paper Mill Road Subdivision Underground Electrical Project
• Bobby Sikes Theater Restroom Renovation and Lobby Ceiling Repair Project
• SR 124 / Scenic Highway at Jackson Street / New Hope Road Improvements Project
• Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

The council unanimously approved the FY 2023 budget resolution, including attachments and add/delete list. They also approved several contracts, including a $475,000 lease for new workstations, a $193,373 theater renovation, and a $1.46 million road improvement project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY 2023 budget resolution and attachments (5-0)
• Approved $475,000 lease for new workstations (5-0)
• Awarded Bobby Sikes Theater restroom renovation to Bayne Development Group, LLC, not to exceed $193,373 (5-0)
• Awarded SR 124/Scenic Highway at Jackson Street/New Hope Road improvements to Construction 57 Inc., not to exceed $1,459,875 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 SPLOST priority list and IGA with Gwinnett County (5-0)
• Approved property and casualty insurance renewal for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Workman's Comp and Excess Services and Broker Services (5-0)
• Approved mayor signing two quit claim deeds for surplus GDOT property (5-0)

Stormwater Board

The Stormwater Board will review the status of current projects and discuss a proposed new project. The meeting includes a specific review of the 35 Stone Wood Drainage Replacement Project.

• 35 Stone Wood Drainage Replacement Project

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to receive project status updates from the Project Manager and the IRPC. Members will also discuss artifacts and hear remarks regarding “For All the World to See!”

• Project status update from Project Manager Mark LeBlanc
• Project status update from Cammie Fulmer, IRPC
• Discussion of artifacts
• Remarks on “For All the World to See!”

The Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved the May 17, 2022 meeting minutes once a quorum was reached. They set an August 16, 2022 deadline for artifact submissions, including items from transitioned students. Project updates were given on the library construction, exhibit design, Neal Blvd. streetscape, and demolition of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved May 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set artifact submission deadline for August 16, 2022

Board of Appeals Meeting - Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Board of Appeals, scheduled for June 20, 2022, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and meeting logistics.

• Meeting cancelled

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission will discuss updates regarding branding, community outreach, and various public art projects. The agenda includes discussions on the Depot District sign, a community mural, the Georgia Mural Trail, and paver art.

• Branding Committee Update
• Grants Committee discussion
• Community Outreach Update
• Depot District Sign Update
• Community Mural, Georgia Mural Trail, and Paver Art

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved a budget amendment increasing the Façade Grant total from $12,500 to $20,000 and adding $25,000 for the Executive Director's additional duties. The board also approved a $3,775 environmental testing proposal for 73 Gwinnett Drive, which will be reimbursed by the City. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved June 2022 Treasurer's Report with corrected rent reimbursement dates (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment increasing Façade Grant to $20,000 and adding $25,000 for Executive Director (4-0)
• Approved additional duties for Executive Director Barry Mock as point person for developers (4-0)
• Approved $3,775 environmental testing proposal from Dickinson Property Sciences for 73 Gwinnett Drive (4-0)
• Approved Façade Grant recipients: 10 qualify, each to receive $2,000 after quotes and paint swatch approval (4-0)
• Approved minutes for April 11 and May 9, 2022, with correction of 'Cravings' to 'Cravens' in Executive Session minutes (4-0)

Architectural Review Board - Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for June 13, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Members will also discuss various software license renewals and a community assessment update.

• Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Proposed Budget Public Hearing
• 138 Paper Mill Road Subdivision Underground Electrical Project
• Renewal of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Enterprise License Agreement
• Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• ReCAST Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gwinnett County Public Schools

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023 budget; no public comments were made, and the budget will be considered for approval at the June 22 regular meeting. Several items were designated as consent items for that meeting, including the 138 Paper Mill Road subdivision underground electrical project, software and hardware renewals, a police co-responder agreement renewal, and a ReCAST MOU with Gwinnett County Public Schools. No final decisions were made during this work session.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on FY 2023 budget with no public comments
• Scheduled FY 2023 budget for approval at June 22 regular meeting
• Designated 138 Paper Mill Road underground electrical project as Consent item #1
• Designated ESRI enterprise license renewal as Consent item #2
• Designated Microsoft enterprise agreement renewal as Consent item #3
• Designated new user workstation lease as Consent item #4
• Designated View Point Co-Responder Agreement renewal as Consent item #5

City Council Budget Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. This is a discussion-based meeting to review city business and budget planning.

• Proposed FY 2023 Budget Work Day Discussion

The City Council held a budget work session to discuss the proposed FY 2023 budget, including city initiatives and add/delete items presented by Finance Director Keith Lee. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Discussed proposed FY 2023 budget and city initiatives (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Recast Advisory Board Special Call Meeting

The Recast Advisory Board is holding a special call meeting to discuss and approve the board's mission, vision, and values. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments.

• Approval of ReCAST Mission, Vision and Values

The ReCAST Advisory Board held a special call meeting and unanimously approved its mission, vision and values as presented. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ReCAST Mission, Vision and Values (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Stormwater Board

The board will review the stormwater utility budget and ongoing on-call projects. Discussion includes citywide detention pond maintenance and a proposed storm drain replacement at 56 Village Run.

• Update On-Call Projects
• Review of Stormwater Utility Budget
• Citywide Detention Pond Maintenance
• 56 Village Run Storm Drain Replacement & CIPP Project

Recast Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board is meeting to approve its mission, vision, and values. The board will also discuss establishing governance bylaws and receive updates from sub-grantee partners.

• Approval of ReCAST Mission, Vision and Values
• Establishment of ReCAST Governance/Bylaws
• ReCAST Sub-Grantee Partner Updates
• Discussion regarding a potential City Council update

The ReCAST Advisory Board met on May 25, 2022, but no quorum was recognized, so no votes were taken on the agenda, prior minutes, or the Mission, Vision, and Values. The board discussed setting a special call meeting to approve the Strategic Navigation Plan submission to SAMHSA. Partner updates were provided by Impact46, Georgia Center for Opportunity, and Families First. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• No quorum; no vote on agenda approval
• No quorum; no vote on prior meeting minutes
• No quorum; no vote on ReCAST Mission, Vision, and Values
• Set strategy to host special call meeting for SAMHSA submission

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The body will also consider a rezoning request for multiple properties and discuss the purchase of a tax parcel at 190 Oak Street.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Proposed Budget
• Rezoning request RZC2022-00036 for 489 W Pike Street, 100 Dons Way, 445 W Pike Street, and 442 Buchanan Street
• Purchase of Tax Parcel 5146B012 (190 Oak Street)
• GTIB Agreement for Scenic Highway at Jackson/New Hope Rd Intersection Improvement Project
• Purchase of a replacement Ford Explorer for Police Unit 152

The City Council approved a $1.8 million contract for the Lawrenceville Slip Ramp project, purchased a tax parcel for $360,000, and approved a consent agenda covering stormwater, transportation, and other items. A zoning request for properties on W Pike Street and Buchanan Street was approved with conditions. The FY 2023 budget public hearing was held with no public comment.

• Approved $1,798,850.85 contract for Lawrenceville Slip Ramp at SR 316 and SR 120 to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC (5-0)
• Approved purchase of tax parcel 5146B012 (190 Oak Street) for $360,000 (5-0)
• Approved RZC2022-00036 for Lawrenceville Land Holdings, LLC at 489 W Pike St, 100 Dons Way, 445 W Pike St, 442 Buchanan St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Stormwater Master Plan, GTIB grant agreement, LMIG resurfacing, transformer purchase, power pole replacement, police vehicle replacement, animal ordinance amendment, retirement plan resolution, and speed zone ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Operation Agreement for Lawrenceville Arts Center with Aurora Theatre (5-0)
• Held public hearing for FY 2023 proposed budget; no public comment

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to receive status updates on ongoing projects and reports. Members will also review the “For All the World to See!” exhibit.

• Project status update from Project Manager Mark LeBlanc
• Project status report from Cammie Fulmer, IRPC
• Review of “For All the World to See!” exhibit
• Discussion of artifacts

The Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved the minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting. Project updates were provided on the themed library, including design progress, artifact donations, and a potential $500,000 federal funding request. No formal decisions were made on these updates.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Board of Appeals, scheduled for May 16, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Development Authority

The Development Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hold an executive session. The executive session is designated for the discussion of real estate.

• Approval of January 27, 2022 minutes
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Lawrenceville Development Authority approved a 60-day extension with DeThomas Investment Group, LLC for the SR316/SR20 property agreement. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and entered an executive session to discuss one real estate item with no votes taken. All votes were unanimous with five members present.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 27, 2022 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)
• Approved 60-day extension with DeThomas Investment Group, LLC for SR316/SR20 property agreement (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss various items including zoning requests, stormwater planning, and road resurfacing. The agenda also includes discussions on utility equipment purchases and updates to the animal code of ordinances.

• Zoning request RZC2022-00036 for 489 W Pike Street, 100 Dons Way, 445 W Pike Street, and 442 Buchanan Street
• Stormwater Master Plan Proposal
• GTIB Agreement for Scenic Highway at Jackson/New Hope Rd Intersection Improvement Project
• 2022 Annual LMIG Resurfacing Project
• Amendment to Chapter 8, Animals of the Code of Ordinances

The City Council held a work session where no final votes were taken on substantive items. They approved the amended agenda and recognized City Clerk Karen Pierce. Items discussed included a rezoning request, stormwater plan, and several consent agenda items, with a public hearing scheduled for May 23, 2022. The council also entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate, but no votes were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Recognized City Clerk Karen Pierce with proclamation
• Scheduled public hearing for RZC2022-00036 on May 23, 2022
• Discussed consent agenda items for future approval
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate
• Adjourned executive session with no votes taken

City Council Budget Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss general city business and various department discussions. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the proposed FY 2023 budget.

• Department Discussions
• Proposed FY 2023 Budget Discussion

The City Council met for a budget work session on May 11, 2022, to discuss the proposed FY 2023 budget. Department presentations were made, and the Finance Director presented the budget. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission will discuss various arts initiatives and committee updates. Topics include community outreach, branding, murals, and college involvement.

• Grants Committee update
• Community Outreach update
• Branding Committee update
• Community Mural discussion
• Georgia Mural Trail discussion

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved a motion to issue a Call for Art for a community mural, with the invitation sent to select artists without a listed dollar amount. The commission also discussed sponsorships, DTLRocks outreach, branding, and the Georgia Mural Trail, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Call for Art for community mural (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled Paver Art project

Architectural Review Board - Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Architectural Review Board, scheduled for May 9, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss administrative updates and business reports. The agenda includes a review of the organization's by-laws and an update on façade grants.

• By-Laws Update
• Façade Grant Update
• May 2022 Treasurer’s Report
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved updates to its by-laws authorizing the Executive Director and Chairman to spend up to $2,500 each for expenses between meetings, and up to $5,000 for refundable earnest money on real estate purchases. The board also approved Chairman Merritt's $3,600 registration fee plus flights for a Strategic Leadership Visit in Seattle. Additionally, the board approved the May 2022 Treasurer's Report and allowed a developer to improve the 489 Pike Street property before closing.

• Approved May 2022 Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved $3,600 registration plus flights for Chairman's Strategic Leadership Visit (7-0)
• Approved by-law changes for inter-meeting expenditures up to $2,500 and $5,000 earnest money (7-0)
• Approved developer improvements to 489 Pike Street before closing (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning application (RZC2022-00036) submitted by Lawrenceville Land Holdings, LLC for properties on West Pike Street, Dons Way, and Buchanan Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Rezoning application RZC2022-00036 by Lawrenceville Land Holdings, LLC
• Properties: 489 W Pike Street, 100 Dons Way, 445 W Pike Street, 442 Buchanan Street
• Public comment period with registration required by noon Friday before the meeting

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission met on May 2, 2022, and recommended approval of four items: a rezoning for a commercial/retail development, a billboard ordinance amendment, a rezoning with special use permits for billboards, a mixed-use development, and a multifamily residential rezoning. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the billboard ordinance and one on the mixed-use rezoning. No public comments were made.

• Recommended approval of RZC2022-00036, rezoning 4.624 acres from BG/LM to BG for commercial/retail (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Article 7 Signs, Section 702.1 Billboards (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of RZC2022-00033, SUP2022-00059, SUP2022-00065 for billboards with EMC at 733 Buford Drive (5-0)
• Recommended approval of RZM2022-00012, rezoning 17.387 acres to CMU for mixed-use with up to 365 multifamily units (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of RZM2022-00011, rezoning 7.31 acres to RM-12 for multifamily with up to 87 units (5-0)

City Council Special Call

The City Council will meet to discuss an amendment to the sign section of the Zoning Ordinance. The body will also review three requests from DeThomas Investments, LLC regarding the northeast intersection of State Route 20 and State Route 316.

• Ordinance to amend Article 7, Signs, Section 702 of the Zoning Ordinance
• RZC2022-00033, SUP2022-00059, and SUP2022-00065 regarding DeThomas Investments, LLC
• Project location: Northeast intersection of State Route 20 and State Route 316

The Lawrenceville City Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 7, Signs, Section 702.1, replacing the billboard regulations with a new version provided at the meeting. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The council also discussed a rezoning and special use permit application for DeThomas Investments at the northeast intersection of State Route 20 and State Route 316, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 7, Signs, Section 702.1 (Billboards) (5-0)
• Discussed RZC2022-00033, SUP2022-00059 & SUP2022-00065 (DeThomas Investments) - no action

City Council Special Call

The City Council will meet for a special call to discuss the operations of the Lawrenceville Arts Center. The meeting includes an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Discussion of the Operations of the Lawrenceville Arts Center
• Executive Session: Personnel, Litigation, Real Estate

The council held a general discussion with Aurora Theatre leadership about the operating agreement for the Lawrenceville Arts Center. No formal action was taken on the agreement. The council then entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters, and later adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Recast Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board is meeting to review the ReCAST Ordinance and a strategic planning presentation. The board will also receive presentations on the Families First Resiliency Needs Screener and a selection request for Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders.

• ReCAST Ordinance Review
• ReCAST Strategic Planning Presentation
• Families First Resiliency Needs Screener Presentation
• Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders application selection request

Public Notice

The Lawrenceville City Council may reach a quorum during a town hall event for SouthLawn homeowners. No official action will be taken by the council at this meeting.

• Town Hall for the SouthLawn Homeowners

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several zoning requests and ordinances. The agenda also includes a proposal for the city to purchase Tax Parcel 5147 199 on Crogan Street.

• Ordinance to amend Article 7, Signs, Section 702 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Zoning requests for State Route 20 and State Route 316 intersection
• Rezoning for 419 Hurricane Shoals Road
• Rezoning for 641, 655, 675, and 3675 Buford Drive
• Purchase of Tax Parcel 5147 199 (Crogan Street)

The Council approved a rezoning and annexation for a 34.92-acre mixed-use development at the southwest intersection of Collins Hill Road and Georgia Highway 316, allowing up to 500 multifamily units with at least 200 age-restricted to 55+. The Council also approved a separate townhome rezoning and two special use permits for 126 units at 329 Grayson Highway, and approved several administrative items including a $250,000 CSX rail spur acquisition and a $207,174 insurance extension.

• Approved rezoning/annexation RZM2021-00009 & ANNX2022-00001 for 34.92-acre mixed-use at 724 Collins Hill Rd (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved rezoning RZM2021-00032 to RM-8 for 126 townhomes at 329 Grayson Hwy (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved special use permit SUP2021-00057 for 32 front-entry townhome units (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved special use permit SUP2021-00058 for increased density to 10.3 units/acre (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2017 SPLOST fund movement (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of CSX abandoned rail spur for $250,000 (5-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Downtown Development Authority for Pike St outparcel (5-0)
• Approved 3-month property/casualty insurance extension for $207,174 (5-0)

City Council Budget Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to conduct discussions regarding general city business. The agenda includes specific sessions for department and budget discussions.

• Department Discussions
• Budget Discussions

The City Council met for a budget work session on April 25, 2022, where department presentations were made and Finance Director Keith Lee presented the budget. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Stormwater Board

The Stormwater Board will meet to review the status of current on-call projects. The board is also scheduled to review and approve the Stormwater Master Plan Project.

• Review and approval of Stormwater Master Plan Project
• Update of current on-call projects

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will receive project status updates from the Project Manager and the IRPC. The meeting also includes a presentation by Healy Kohler.

• Project status update from Project Manager Mark LeBlanc
• Project status report from Cammie Fulmer, IRPC
• Presentation by Healy Kohler
• Discussion of artifacts

The Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved the minutes from its March 15, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the library exhibit project and reviewed new design proposals from Healy Kohler Design for the two-story themed library. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Board of Appeals, scheduled for April 18, 2022, was cancelled. No items were considered or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Retreat

The City Council will hold a retreat at the GwMA Conference Room. The agenda consists of department discussions and a call to order.

• Department Discussions

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 proposed budget and various city business items. The session includes presentations on Gwinnett County HHS expansion and an "Open Checkbook" portal.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget
• Ordinance to amend Article 7, Signs, Section 702 of the Zoning Ordinance
• RZM2022-00011: 419 Hurricane Shoals Road
• RZM2022-00012: 641, 655, 3675 Buford Drive
• RZC2022-00033, SUP2022-00059 & SUP2022-00065: State Route 20 and State Route 316 intersection

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session on April 13, 2022, where they heard presentations on several zoning and planning items, a county health services expansion, and the proposed FY2023 budget. No formal votes were taken during the session, but several items were scheduled for the consent agenda at the April 25, 2022 meeting. The council also entered executive session to discuss litigation and real estate, with no votes taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Placed Depot District Signs Project on consent agenda for April 25, 2022
• Placed purchase of natural gas materials on consent agenda for April 25, 2022
• Placed resolution to adopt Fleet Policy on consent agenda for April 25, 2022
• Placed GIS services contract on consent agenda for April 25, 2022
• Moved into executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate (4-0)
• Adjourned executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission will receive updates from the Grants, Community Outreach, and Branding committees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Depot District Sign, a community input mural, and the Georgia Mural Trail.

• Grants Committee update
• Community Outreach Committee update
• Branding Committee updates
• Depot District Sign update
• Community Input Mural discussion

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission awarded the Depot District sign project to Bayne Development Group LLC with a cost not to exceed $500,000 after the original bidder withdrew due to material costs. The commission also approved expanding the Georgia Mural Trail mural area at an additional cost, and deferred the Grants Committee sponsorship proposal to next month. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Awarded Depot District sign project to Bayne Development Group LLC, cost not to exceed $500,000
• Approved expanding Georgia Mural Trail mural area at additional cost (motion carried)
• Deferred Grants Committee sponsorship proposal to next month's meeting
• Decided not to sponsor the Sponge Bob Play at this time

Downtown Development Authority

The Authority will review the April 2022 Treasurer’s Report and discuss authorized spending outside of regular meetings. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an intergovernmental agreement for the Public Works Outparcel and the temporary use of 130 Clayton Street as an art gallery.

• Lindavid Inc Invoice (C & C Fence)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for the Public Works Outparcel
• 130 Clayton Street – Temporary Art Gallery use
• Façade Grant

The Downtown Development Authority approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for the Pike Street Outparcel property, ratified a $1,409.14 fence invoice, and approved moving forward with the acquisition of 134 Northdale Road, including a $3,395 environmental proposal. The board also discussed amending by-laws to increase the executive director's emergency spending limit and reviewed facade grant applications.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City for Pike Street Outparcel (7-0)
• Ratified Lindavid Inc. fence invoice payment of $1,409.14 (7-0)
• Approved moving forward with acquisition of 134 Northdale Road (7-0)
• Approved environmental proposal from Dickinson Property Sciences for $3,395 (7-0)
• Approved April 2022 Treasurer's Report (6-0, Fellows absent)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (7-0)

Architectural Review Board-Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for April 11, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Recast Advisory Board Special Call

The Recast Advisory Board is meeting for a special call to hold a general discussion regarding the Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments.

• Strategic Plan discussion

The ReCAST Advisory Board held a special meeting to develop a 5-year strategic plan, reaching consensus on a mission and vision statement. The plan aims to assist high-risk youth and families through evidence-based violence prevention and trauma-informed behavioral health services. No formal votes were taken on the plan itself; the only votes were to approve the agenda and adjourn.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted mission statement: 'To connect and empower Lawrenceville youth and families to access available collaborative resources to address their unmet, holistic needs.'
• Adopted vision statement: 'We are a thriving Lawrenceville where all residents work together to create a sense of belonging.'
• Adjourned meeting at 4:00 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests and a proposed ordinance to amend the city's sign regulations. The meeting includes discussions on multiple development projects across various locations in Lawrenceville.

• Rezoning/SUP for DeThomas Investments, LLC at State Route 20 and State Route 316
• Rezoning for WSE Development LLC at 641, 655, 675, and 3675 Buford Drive
• Rezoning for Avrohom Wolf c/o Balfour 419, LLC at 419 Hurricane Shoals Road
• Ordinance to amend Article 7, Signs Section 702

Public Notice

The Lawrenceville City Council may reach a quorum during the Cramac Plantation Homeowners Association Annual Meeting. No official action will be taken by the council during this event.

• Cramac Plantation Homeowners Association Annual Meeting

Recast Advisory Board

The board will conduct an election of officers and review the prior meeting's minutes. Discussion items include adopting rules of procedure, a Summer of Impact update, and a community needs assessment.

• Election of Board Officers
• Adoption of Board Rules of Procedure
• Summer of Impact Update
• Community Needs and Resources Assessment

The ReCAST Advisory Board held its first meeting after swearing-in, unanimously electing Chanda Floyd-Bryant as Chair, Hector Sanchez as Vice-Chair, and Marcus Thorne as Secretary. The board approved the agenda, amended prior minutes, and adopted Robert's Rules of Order as its procedures. They also heard updates on the Summer of Impact program and the community needs assessment, and discussed board vacancies and procedural matters.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Elected Chanda Floyd-Bryant as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Hector Sanchez as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Marcus Thorne as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order as rules of procedure (unanimous)

Financial Review Citizen Committee- Capital Tour

The Financial Review Citizen Committee held a capital projects tour on March 30, 2022, with 13 members present and one absent. The meeting consisted solely of the tour and adjournment, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes recorded.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and annexation requests for 724 Collins Hill Road and 329 Grayson Highway. The body will also discuss the acquisition of a CSX abandoned rail spur and updates to the 2017 SPLOST.

• Rezoning and annexation request for 724 Collins Hill Road (RZM2021-00009 & ANNX2022-00001)
• Rezoning and special use permits for 329 Grayson Highway (RZM2021-00032, SUP2021-00057 & SUP2021-00058)
• Request to acquire CSX Abandoned Rail Spur
• Amendment to Chapter 36, Section 36-7 for Speed Zone Ordinance
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Downtown Development Authority for Public Works Outparcel on Pike Street

City Council Retreat

The City Council is holding a retreat to discuss various city departments and objectives for Fiscal Year 2023. The meeting consists of departmental discussions and planning for upcoming council goals.

• Department Discussions
• FY 2023 Council Objectives

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The committee will meet to discuss salary, benefits, staffing, and retirement levels. This meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM at City Hall.

• Discussion of Salary & Benefits, Staffing and Retirement Levels

Board of Appeals-Cancelled

The Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 21, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The Financial Review Citizen Committee is meeting to discuss budget requests from city departments for the 2023 fiscal year.

• City Departments & FY23 Operating Budget Request

The Financial Review Citizen Committee met to review department information and the FY23 operating budget. No formal decisions were made; the committee collected resident suggestions for the city, including hosting health fairs, increasing outreach, supporting businesses, and enhancing police, streets, and code enforcement efforts.

• Reviewed FY23 operating budget presentation (no vote)
• Collected suggestions for special events, outreach, and business support
• Collected suggestions for police programs and patrols
• Collected suggestions for streets and code enforcement

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Stormwater Board, scheduled for March 16, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from February 15, 2022. Members will receive project status updates and reports from the Project Manager and IRPC.

• Project status update from Project Manager Mark LeBlanc
• Project status report from Cammie Fulmer (IRPC)
• Discussion of artifacts

The committee approved the February 15, 2022 minutes and reviewed a preliminary design plan for the Hooper-Renwick Library and Museum, including preservation of original features and a new two-floor addition. No new business was discussed, and no formal votes were taken on substantive items.

• Approved minutes from February 15, 2022 as submitted
• Reviewed preliminary design plan from Cass Architect for library and museum
• Noted county agreement to record group oral history
• Noted county obtained storage space for donated artifacts

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss business grants and intergovernmental agreements. The body is reviewing the Façade Grant Program and contracts related to the Central Block and Pike Street outparcel.

• Façade Grant Program
• Pike Street Outparcel Intergovernmental Agreement
• Central Block Contract Second Agreement
• March 2022 Treasurer’s Report
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved the Pike Street Outparcel Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville and accepted the Central Block Contract Second Amendment, both unanimously. The board also approved the March 2022 Treasurer's Report and discussed the Façade Grant Program details, including boundaries and reimbursement terms. An executive session was held for real estate discussions, where one vote was taken, but no details were disclosed.

• Approved March 2022 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved Pike Street Outparcel Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Lawrenceville (unanimous)
• Accepted Central Block Contract Second Amendment (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussions (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The meeting includes a general introduction for new board members and the approval of the agenda. No specific projects or ordinances are listed for discussion.

Recast Advisory Board Special Call

The Recast Advisory Board is holding a special call to introduce members and define the board's roles and responsibilities. The body will discuss its meeting schedule and review the Community Needs and Resources Assessment and Strategic Plan.

• Member introductions
• Review of ReCAST roles and responsibilities
• Establishment of board calendar and meeting schedule
• Review of Community Needs and Resources Assessment and Strategic Plan

The ReCAST Advisory Board held an organizational meeting, approving the agenda and setting its regular meeting schedule. The board voted to meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Members also reviewed the ReCAST grant overview, sub-grantee allocations, and the community needs assessment process.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Set monthly meetings for 4th Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two rezoning and annexation requests and several city service contracts. The body will also review the FY 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a speed zone ordinance amendment.

• Rezoning and annexation for 724 Collins Hill Road (Charles Garfunkel)
• Rezoning and special use permits for 329 Grayson Highway (Lawrenceville Land Holdings, LLC)
• Amendment to Chapter 36, Section 36-7 for Speed Zone Ordinance
• Contracts for automobile body repair services and an event entertainment consultant
• Purchase of a new firewall for the Police Department Network

The City Council held a work session and accepted the agenda as presented. Two rezoning and annexation items were discussed and scheduled for public hearings on March 28, 2022. Several other items were placed on the consent agenda for a future meeting. No votes were taken on substantive decisions during this work session.

• Agenda accepted as presented (unanimous)
• RZM2021-00009 & ANNX2022-00001 (724 Collins Hill Road) scheduled for March 28 public hearing
• RZM2021-00032, SUP2021-00057 & SUP2021-00058 (329 Grayson Highway) scheduled for March 28 public hearing
• Purchase of electrical materials placed on consent agenda as item #1
• Automobile body repair services annual contract placed on consent agenda as item #2
• Speed zone ordinance amendment placed on consent agenda as item #3
• Event entertainment consultant contract placed on consent agenda as item #4
• Purchase of new firewall for police network placed on consent agenda as item #5

Lawrenceville Arts Commission - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for March 8, 2022, has been cancelled. A special call meeting will be held at the Bobby Sikes/Aurora Theatre Black Box Theatre at 4:00 PM instead.

• Regular meeting cancellation
• Special call meeting at Bobby Sikes/Aurora Theatre

Lawrenceville Arts Commission Special Call

The commission is meeting to discuss various community outreach initiatives, including the GA Mural Trail and sponsorship opportunities. Members will also review branding updates, mission goals, and art pillar strategies.

• GA Mural Trail discussion
• Community Outreach - Event Discussion
• Community Outreach - Sponsorship
• Community Outreach - Community Mural Input
• Branding Committee Updates

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The Financial Review Citizen Committee will meet to discuss a budget overview. No other specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Overview discussion

The Financial Review Citizen Committee met on March 3, 2022, to review the budget overview. No formal decisions were made; the committee offered suggestions, including elderly property tax support, college corridor signage, stormwater cost tips for businesses, and requested the FY22 Council Budget Presentation be circulated.

• Reviewed FY22 budget overview (no vote)
• Suggested elderly support for property tax payments
• Suggested adding college signage to College Corridor to promote GGC
• Suggested offering business owners tips to reduce stormwater costs
• Requested FY22 Council Budget Presentation be circulated to committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests regarding properties at 724 Collins Hill Road and 329 Grayson Highway. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Rezoning and annexation for 724 Collins Hill Road
• Rezoning and special use permits for 329 Grayson Highway

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several rezoning requests and public hearings. The agenda also includes annual contracts for waste disposal and electric cable installation, as well as judicial and advisory board appointments.

• Annual contract for Municipal Solid Waste and C & D Materials disposal
• Annual contract for On-Demand Underground Electric Distribution Cable Installation
• Rezoning/Annexation: 724 Collins Hill Road (Charles Garfunkel)
• Rezoning/Special Use: 329 Grayson Highway (Lawrenceville Land Holdings, LLC)
• Appointment of Judge Dennis Still as Assistant Municipal Judge

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a resolution and ordinance updating the City's Code of Ethics for GMA recertification as a Certified City of Ethics. It also approved ReCAST Advisory Board appointments, a $176,320 contract with Impact 46 for the Central Park Apartments Resident Assistance Program, and the appointment of Judge Dennis Still as Assistant Municipal Judge. Two zoning items were tabled to the March 9 work session.

• Approved resolution and ordinance updating Code of Ethics (5-0)
• Approved ReCAST Advisory Board appointments (5-0)
• Approved $176,320 contract with Impact 46 for Central Park Apartments assistance (5-0)
• Appointed Judge Dennis Still as Assistant Municipal Judge (5-0)
• Tabled zoning items 3 and 4 to March 9 work session

Board of Appeals- Cancelled

The Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 21, 2022, was cancelled.

Stormwater Board

The Stormwater Board is meeting to introduce new board members and review proposed new projects. The body will also consider the presentation of new ordinances and the approval of bylaws.

• Presentation of new ordinances
• Review of proposed new projects
• Approval of bylaws

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to receive a project status update from the Project Manager. Members will also discuss edits regarding the New South project, Mt. Calvary, and storage, as well as artifacts.

• Project status update from Project Manager Mark LeBlanc
• Edits of New South project, Mt. Calvary, and storage
• Discussion of artifacts

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved the minutes from its January 18, 2022 meeting as submitted. The committee received project updates, including confirmation that Cooper & Company was selected as the library construction contractor and Kohler & Company as exhibit designers. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

• Approved the minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting as submitted.
• Noted Cooper & Company as the selected contractor for library construction.
• Noted Kohler & Company as the signed exhibit designers.
• Heard that the County obtained storage space for donated artifacts.
• Heard that oral histories will be incorporated into the library's conceptual design.
• Heard that Kohler & Company will present initial display design mark-ups in April.
• Encouraged committee members to submit edits on oral histories before the March meeting.
• Encouraged committee members to gather additional artifacts and oral history participants.

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review the February 2022 Treasurer’s Report and approve minutes from the January 10, 2022, meetings. An executive session regarding real estate is also scheduled.

• Approval of January 10, 2022, regular meeting minutes
• Approval of January 10, 2022, executive session minutes
• Review of February 2022 Treasurer’s Report
• Executive Session - Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved the February 2022 Treasurer's Report and the regular and executive session minutes from January 10, 2022. All votes were unanimous among the five members present. The board also heard a Mainstreet update noting the Georgia Department of Community Affairs presentation went well and two drive-in movies sold out. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the February 2022 Treasurer's Report unanimously.
• Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes for January 10, 2022 unanimously.
• Approved the Executive Session Minutes for January 10, 2022 unanimously.
• Entered and closed an executive session to discuss real estate; 7 items discussed and 1 vote taken.

Architectural Review Board-Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for February 14, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several rezoning requests and annual contracts for waste disposal and electric cable installation. The body will also review updates to the Ethics Ordinance and community updates for Central Park Apartments and Paper Mill Road.

• Rezoning and annexation for 724 Collins Hill Road (RZM2021-00009 & ANNX2022-00001)
• Rezoning and special use permits for 329 Grayson Highway (RZM2021-00032, SUP2021-00057 & SUP2021-00058)
• Annual contract for disposal of municipal solid waste and C & D materials
• Annual contract for on-demand underground electric distribution cable installation
• Ethics Ordinance update for GMA Recertification

The City Council held a work session and approved the agenda as amended, tabling two rezoning/annexation items to the February 28, 2022 meeting. Several other items were discussed and will be on the February 28 agenda, including contracts for waste disposal and electric cable installation, an ethics ordinance update, and discussions on Central Park Apartments and Paper Mill Road. No votes were taken on substantive matters; the only votes were on the agenda and entering/adjourning executive session.

• Approved agenda as amended, tabling items 1 and 2 to Feb. 28 (5-0)
• Tabled RZM2021-00009 & ANNX2022-00001 (724 Collins Hill Road) to Feb. 28
• Tabled RZM2021-00032, SUP2021-00057 & SUP2021-00058 (329 Grayson Highway) to Feb. 28
• Moved waste disposal contract to Consent 1 on Feb. 28
• Moved electric cable installation contract to Consent 2 on Feb. 28
• Moved ethics ordinance update to Feb. 28 meeting
• Discussed Central Park Apartments; related item to Feb. 28
• Discussed Paper Mill Road community updates

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to receive updates on a community mural, a retreat, and the budget. The body will also discuss city project guidance and sub-committee progress.

• Community Mural Update
• Budget Update
• City Project Guidance
• Sub-Committee Check-In

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission discussed plans for a Gateway Mural on a GDOT-owned wall on Jackson Street, with GDOT requiring artwork proposals for approval. The commission will collect artist submissions, review them, and present top choices to the City Council for a recommendation. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the agenda and prior minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss two sets of land use applications. These include requests for rezoning, annexation, and special use permits for properties on Grayson Highway and Collins Hill Road.

• RZM2021-00032, SUP2021-00057 & SUP2021-00058: Lawrenceville Land Holdings, LLC at 329 Grayson Highway
• RZM2021-00009 & ANNX2022-00001: Charles Garfunkel at 724 Collins Hill Road

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to table a rezoning and annexation request for a mixed-use development at 742 Collins Hill Road to the March 1, 2022 hearing. It also administratively held a townhouse rezoning request along Gwinnett Drive to allow for acreage incorporation and new legal advertisement. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Tabled RZM2021-00009 & ANNX2022-00001 (mixed-use at 742 Collins Hill Rd) to March 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Administratively held RZM2021-00032, SUP2021-00057 & SUP2021-00058 (townhouse rezoning on Gwinnett Dr) for acreage incorporation and re-advertisement
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved January 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Special Call

The City Council is meeting for a special call to conduct an executive session. The session will cover personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding litigation
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Lawrenceville City Council met in special session and approved the agenda. The council then entered executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters, after which it adjourned without taking any votes on substantive items.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel and litigation (4-0)
• Adjourned executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Development Authority

The Development Authority will administer oaths to board members and hold elections for officers. The body also scheduled an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Oaths of Development Authority Members
• Officer Elections
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Lawrenceville Development Authority approved several real estate transactions and intergovernmental agreements, including the sale of the former GDOT parcel to Applelands, LLC for $650,000 and the Highway 316/20/Reynolds Road property to DeThomas Investments for $790,000. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The board also elected officers and held an executive session.

• Elected Jay Johnston Jr. as Chairman, Robert Strickland as Vice Chairman, Chuck Warbington as Secretary/Treasurer (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City for former GDOT parcel PM 2816 (6-0)
• Approved sales agreement with Applelands, LLC for old GDOT parcel PM 2816 for $650,000, pending City Attorney review (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City for Highway 316/20/Reynolds Road property (6-0)
• Approved sales contract with DeThomas Investments for Highway 316/20/Reynolds Road property for $790,000 plus expenses, no contingencies, pending City Attorney review (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City for former Motor Sports Car Dealership property on Lawrenceville Highway (6-0)
• Accepted sales contract with Randy's Nursery for $651,000 for parcels R5111 051 and 1026 on Lawrenceville Highway (6-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two special use permits and discuss a procurement code amendment. The body is also considering a lease for a building at Rhodes Jordan Park and a contract for probation services.

• Public hearing for SUP2021-00052 at 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite 14
• Public hearing for SUP2021-00054 at 706 Collins Hill Road
• Amendment to Chapter 2, Administration, Title IX, Procurement of the Code of Ordinances
• Lease with Impact 46 for a building at Water Works Road in Rhodes Jordan Park
• Contract with Southeast Corrections, LLC for City of Lawrenceville Court probation services

The Lawrenceville City Council denied two special use permits: one for a smoke and tobacco shop at 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite 14, and another for automobile repair at 706 Collins Hill Road. Both denials passed unanimously (5-0). The council also approved several other items, including a lease with Impact 46, a contract for probation services, and an amendment to the city's procurement code.

• Denied special use permit for smoke/tobacco shop at 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite 14 (5-0)
• Denied special use permit for auto repair at 706 Collins Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved lease with Impact 46 for building at Water Works Road in Rhodes Jordan Park, with sublease modification (5-0)
• Approved contract with Southeast Corrections, LLC for probation services (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 2, Article IX, Procurement code (5-0)
• Approved purchase of pad-mounted transformers (5-0)
• Rescinded Depot District Signs project award from United Signs, LLC and rejected bid (5-0)
• Approved modification to 2022 City Council meeting calendar (5-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals met to elect leadership and review two specific property applications. The board voted to approve both items on the agenda.

• Approved APPL2021-00005 for EPICS PLUS LLC at 377 W PIKE STREET, SUITE D8
• Approved VAR2021-00066 for PAMELA KENT MORRISION at 766 HIGHLAND COURT
• Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to receive a project status update and review edits to the New South video presentation. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new committee member and an onboarding exercise for county employees.

• Project status update from Project Manager Marc LeBlanc
• Edits and corrections to New South video presentation
• Discussion of artifacts
• Approval of November 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved the November 16, 2021 minutes and received project updates. Cooper & Company was selected as the contractor for the library construction, and Kohler & Company was signed as exhibit designers. The committee also discussed artifact storage and oral histories, with plans to incorporate them into the library's conceptual design. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from November 16, 2021
• Selected Cooper & Company as library construction contractor
• Signed Kohler & Company as exhibit designers

Public Notice

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee will hold a virtual meeting on January 18, 2022. The provided notice contains only meeting logistics and no specific agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review two special use permit requests and the purchase of electrical equipment. The body will also discuss an amendment to the city's procurement code of ordinances.

• SUP2021-00052: Hesham Ghanem at 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite 14
• SUP2021-00054: Oji Onwudegu, ACME Group Int’l, LLC at 706 Collins Hill Road
• Purchase of electrical wire
• Purchase of pad-mounted transformers
• Amendment to Chapter 2, Administration, Title IX, Procurement of the Code of Ordinances

The City Council held a work session and approved the agenda as presented. Two special-use permit applications were discussed and moved to the January 26th agenda for public hearings. Several other items were also scheduled for upcoming agendas. No votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Moved SUP2021-00052 (65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road) to Jan. 26 public hearing
• Moved SUP2021-00054 (706 Collins Hill Road) to Jan. 26 public hearing
• Scheduled purchase of electrical wire as Consent #1
• Scheduled purchase of pad-mounted transformers for Jan. 26 regular agenda
• Scheduled amendment to Procurement Code for Jan. 26 regular agenda
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to conduct internal organizational business, including board elections and sub-committee assignments. The body will also receive updates regarding the budget, a retreat, and an art proposal.

• Swearing in of Commission Members
• Board Elections
• Sub-Committee Assignments
• Art Proposal Update
• Budget Update

The commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then elected Aura-Leigh Sanders as Chairman, Amber Walden as Vice-Chairman, and Jasmine Billings as Secretary/Treasurer. Members were sworn in by Mayor David Still. Sub-committee assignments were discussed, with members asked to submit preferences by end of week. Updates were provided on art projects, budget, and other business, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Elected Aura-Leigh Sanders as Chairman
• Elected Amber Walden as Vice-Chairman
• Elected Jasmine Billings as Secretary/Treasurer

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the January 2022 Treasurer's Report and discuss a Central Block amendment. The body will also consider the demolition of 543 West Crogan Street.

• Central Block Amendment
• 543 West Crogan Street Demolition
• January 2022 Treasurer’s Report

The Downtown Development Authority approved the 1st Amendment to the Central Block Contract, reducing the City's savings from $335,000 to $235,000 due to a $100,000 demolition payment to the developer. They also authorized Barry Mock to award a demolition contract for 543 West Crogan Street up to $25,000, with bids ranging from $18,000 to $56,500. The board approved the January 2022 Treasurer's Report with a correction, and all other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved December 6, 2021 special call meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved executive session minutes for November 8 and December 6, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved January 2022 Treasurer's Report with correction (6-0)
• Approved 1st Amendment to Central Block Contract (6-0)
• Authorized Barry Mock to award demolition bid up to $25,000 for 543 West Crogan Street (6-0)

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Architectural Review Board, scheduled for January 10, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Retreat

The City Council is meeting for a retreat discussion. The agenda does not list specific topics for decision or deliberation.

The Lawrenceville City Council held a retreat on January 8, 2022, focused on training and informational sessions. Topics included city charter, form of government, roles, ethics, media training, and financial overviews. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the next retreat was scheduled for March 2022.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during retreat
• Scheduled next retreat for March 2022

City Council Special Call

The City Council is meeting to elect a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2022. The body will also discuss the demolition of the Metro Extended Stay Building.

• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2022
• Demolition of Metro Extended Stay Building at 652 Buford Drive Project

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special called meeting on January 5, 2022, and unanimously approved all items on the agenda. Council Member Glenn Martin was appointed Mayor Pro Tempore for 2022. The council also approved the demolition of the Metro Extended Stay Building at 652 Buford Drive.

• Appointed Council Member Martin as Mayor Pro Tem for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of Metro Extended Stay Building at 652 Buford Drive (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss two special use permit applications. The body will also approve the agenda and minutes from the November 29, 2021 meeting.

• SUP2021-00052: Hesham Ghanem at 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite 14
• SUP2021-00054: Oji Onwudegu, ACME Group Int’l, LLC at 706 Collins Hill Road

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission met on January 3, 2022, and unanimously recommended denial of two special use permit applications: one for a vape shop at 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road and one for an auto repair shop at 706 Collins Hill Road. The commission also elected officers for 2022 and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Elected Marshall Boutwell as Chairperson for 2022 (5-0)
• Elected Jim Nash as Vice-Chairperson for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved November 29, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended denial of SUP2021-00052 for vape shop at 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road (5-0)
• Recommended denial of SUP2021-00054 for auto repair at 706 Collins Hill Road (5-0)