The City is considering the adoption of Subdivision Regulations to enhance development requirements . Your input is welcomed and encouraged..
City of Lula
Posted for Monday, April 17th ,2023.
Regular Monthly City Council Meeting / City Hall/ 7:00 PM
Public Hearing Proposed Subdivision Regulations
Public Hearing Proposed 6553 Main Street Rezoning / R-3 Residential to Proposed HB Highway Business
Agenda for Monday April 17th, 7 PM
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Moment of Silence
Public Comment
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session
- Yard of the Month recipients / May-June “ Bloomin in Lula” promotion !
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Liability Insurance/
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Water System/ Bid Document for Chattahoochee Tank Cleaning and Panting out for bid
- Sewer Line “I” Status
- New SCADA System being considered as a capital improvement.
- Proposed IGA for Referendum T-SPLOST/ Tentative April 25th Meeting of council members
- Proposed Change in Work Session / Council meeting times.
- Consideration of Volunteer Chaplin
- Stormwater Repairs at Chattahoochee, to Carter St. Design and Survey cost of $53,000 Document ready.
- Carter Alley / Status/update
- Zoning and Planning Committee
- Adoption and amendment to International Building Code (IBC) Residential
- Subdivision Regulations / Recommended by Lula Planning Commission / reviewed by City attorney for adoption, ORD 032023-Additional Public Comment for April 17th , pending changes, then to Committee
- 6553 Main Street Rezoning / R-3 Residential to Proposed HB Highway Business/
- Proposed Variance 5561 Shockley Road, -Public Hearing April 17th , 7 PM
- Proposed Variance 6203 Carter Street, request a reduction minimum heated Sqft from 1,400 to 1,000 for a total of 19 units, Zoned R-3 /Public Hearings to be May d And May 15th as advertised/ dates.
- Proposed Annexation and Rezoning 6538, County Line Road (4.57 acres)Current Zoning Hall County Agricultural proposed to Residential R-1 , awaiting Hall County Response to annexation.
- Comprehensive Plan Update Committee, Proposed Public Comment/ Drop-In Thursday April 27th -5 to 6 PM
- Lula Ladies, Wed. April 19th / Lula Depot, Lunch Noon and Dinner 6:30 PM
- Lula Bellton Historical Society Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM, at the DEPOT all are invited.
- Railroad Days May 5th and 6th /Sign up today for booth space.
- Scheduling for Committee Meetings
- Human Resources Committee, consideration of
- Park and Recreation
- Utility Committee
- Executive Session
- Land Acquisition
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
City of Lula
Posted Thursday, April 06, 2023
“Special Called Work Session/ Council Meeting/ Monday April 10th,
Lula City Hall/ 6:00 PM
Public Hearing Proposed Subdivision Regulations
Voting Item (1)
Agenda for Monday April 10th , 6 PM
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Moment of Silence
Public Comment
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session
- Yard of the Month recipients / May-June “ Bloomin in Lula” promotion !
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Liability Insurance/ Status
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Water System/ Bid Document for Chattahoochee Tank Cleaning and Panting
- Sewer Line “I” Status
- New SCADA System being considered as a capital improvement.
- Proposed IGA for Referendum T-SPLOST/ Tentative April 25th Meeting
- Human Resources Committee, consideration of
- Hiring Incentive/ in development
- Personnel Leave Amendment, in development
- Proposed Change in Work Session / Council meeting times.
- Consideration of Volunteer Chaplin
- City Dump Truck (1998)/ Clutch Replacement
- Stormwater Repairs at Chattahoochee, to Carter St. Design and Survey cost of $53,000 Document ready.
- Carter Alley / Renaissance Demolition Contract Consideration (Voting Item)
- Zoning and Planning Committee
- Adoption and amendment to International Building Code (IBC) Residential Changes
- 6553 Main Street Rezoning / R-3 Residential to Proposed HB Highway Business/ Public Hearing Scheduled
- Subdivision Regulations / Recommended by Lula Planning Commission / reviewed by City attorney for adoption, ORD 032023-Additional Public Comment for April 17th
- Proposed Variance 5561 Shockley Road, -Public Hearing April 17th , 7 PM
- Proposed Variance 6203 Carter Street, request a reduction minimum heated Sqft from 1,400 to 1,000 for a total of 19 units, Zoned R-3 /Public Hearings to be May d And May 15th as advertised/ dates.
- Proposed Annexation and Rezoning 6538, County Line Road (4.57 acres)Current Zoning Hall County Agricultural proposed to Residential R-1 , awaiting Hall County Response to annexation.
- Comprehensive Plan Update Committee, Proposed Public Comment/ Drop-In Thursday April 27th -5 to 6 PM
- 365 Inland Port Potential Meeting Hall County/ April 13th 9 AM
- Lula Ladies, Wed. April/ Lula Depot, Lunch Noon and Dinner 6 PM
- Lula Bellton Historical Society Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM, at the DEPOT all are invited.
- Railroad Days May 5th and 6th /Sign up today for booth space.
- Executive Session
- Land Acquisition
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
Grand Opening April 15th- Event at the Farm at
5662 Cemetery Rd.
Lula, Georgia
30557
Join us at our Grand Opening April 15th – 11 am to 4 pm. Come tour our garden center, meet our team, tour the outdoor showroom and win some prizes! Food and Drinks while supplies last!
About Ruby’s Farm
Our hours can vary, depending on the time of year.
Ruby’s Farm is located just north of Gainesville, in Lula, Ga. Lula is a historical railroad town that is located just off of 985/365 Cornelia Hwy.
Come See Us!
Ruby’s Farm is a subsidiary of ‘Landscape Design Company’ (LDC). LDC is a residential and commercial landscape installation company also based out of Lula, GA.
Public Notice
“Lula Planning Commission”
Agenda Tuesday April 4th , 2023
Lula City Hall
6:00 PM
Public Hearing -6 PM
Proposed Variance Shockley Rd/ Event Venue to Planning Commission/ Public Hearings Scheduled , to be heard by outside attorney.
Planning Commission
Mrs. Shannon Jenrette
Mr. Wayne Clanton
Mr. Joshua Addison
Welcome
Agenda
- Comp Plan Update/ Public Hearing April 27th 5-6 PM Drop -In
- Proposed Variance Shockley Rd/ Event Venue to Planning Commission/ Public Hearings Scheduled , to be heard by outside attorney.
- Proposed Variance Norton 6203 Carter Street/ Minimum Heated Sq Ft to Planning Commission to be heard May 2023.
- “New” Proposed Annexation and Rezoning 6538 County Line Rd (4.57 acres current zoning AG proposed to Residential R-1 to Planning Commission, earliest to be heard May
- 6553 Main Street Rezoning Residential to HB Highway Business District, Council directed, Public Hearing April 17th 7 PM
- “New” Proposed Annexation and Rezoning (Hwy 365) 33 Acres, earliest to be heard May 2023
Reminder meeting location is “Lula City Hall” 6055 Main Street, Lula GA
City of Lula /Career Opportunity Available
Assistant City Manager/ Planner
The City of Lula is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Assistant City Manager/Planner, which is responsible for providing assistance and support to the City Manager including analyzing and implementing policies and procedures; overseeing intergovernmental relations in the area of service delivery and legislative issues; and providing responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree (Β.Α.) in City, Urban, Regional Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Α “Degree” in Planning or a related field is preferred.
City of Lula is located in Hall and Banks County, experiencing significant economic growth north of Atlanta and influenced by Lake Lanier and the 365 corridor. Lula has a growing population of 2,900 and provides full-service city with water and sewer, solid waste, code enforcement, and roads maintenance .
The Mayor and Council will select an assistant city manager who can provide leadership in policy formulation and implementation.
The salary range is between $65,000 and $86,000, along with an excellent benefit package, will be determined by the criteria listed above.
Submissions will be accepted until position is filled
Resumes should be sent to
City of Lula
Attention City Manager
P.O. Box 99
Lula, Georgia, 30554
Or email to dennis.bergin@cityoflula.com
City of Lula
Posted for Monday, March 20th ,2023.
Regular Monthly City Council Meeting / City Hall/ 7:00 PM
Agenda for Monday March 20th
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Moment of Silence
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session
- Yard of the Month recipients / Proposed April -May “ Bloomin in Lula” promotion !
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Computer Hardware Consideration-Approval by committee/ Status
- City Council Reimbursement of Expenses and Compensation Ordinance / proposed amendment
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Water System
- Sewer Line “I” Status
- Resolution # 03162020-A City of Lula Proposed Amendment/
- Utility Billing / Customer Policy/ Procedure
- City Dump Truck (1998)/ Clutch Replacement / Issues Rental
- Reminder /Stormwater infrastructure issues we are evaluating stormwater issues at Main St (Railroad ROW), to Chattahoochee, to Carter St. as matter matures, we will bring to Utility Committee for direction.
- Carter Alley / Renaissance
- Appropriating expenditures to employ a design architect to take council comments direction.
- Consideration of Low Bidder —-Bid / 7 submittals.
- Zoning and Planning Committee
- Adoption and amendment to International Building Code (IBC) Residential Changes
- Rezoning 6553 Main Street Rezoning / no reply from owner
- Subdivision Regulations / Recommended by Lula Planning Commission / reviewed by City attorney for adoption, ORD 032023-A Public Comment for April
- Lula Bellton Historical Society/ Request for Usage of Ball Fields/ Rafe Banks Park
- Fall Festival/ Sept 29-30
- Annual Car Show June 9-10
- Civility Resolution 032023-A
- Comprehensive Plan Update Committee, Proposed Public Comment/ Drop-In Thursday April 27th -5 to 6 PM
- 365 Inland Port Potential Meeting Hall County/ April
- Planning Commission,
- Proposed Variance 5561 Shockley Road, to PC -Public Hearing April 4th , comment Mr. Homans.
- FYI application received Proposed Variance 6203 Carter Street, request a reduction minimum heated Sqft from 1,200 to 1,000 for a total of 19 units, Zoned R-3 /Public Hearings to be established/ dates.
- Lula Ladies, Wed. March 22nd / Lula Depot, Lunch Noon and Dinner 6 PM
- Lula Bellton Historical Society Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM, at the DEPOT all are invited.
- Railroad Days May 5th and 6th /Sign up today for booth space
- GMA Annual Convention/ Registration March 30th
- Scheduled Committee Meetings Thursday March 23 6 PM
- Downtown Beautification and Redevelopment Committee
- Street Committee, Driveway Request 6041 Toombs St
- Executive Session
- Land Acquisition
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
All requests to be placed on the regular agenda should come in writing (forms available) and should encompass all supporting documents in advance of the work session. The Regular Monthly Council Meeting is normally the Third Monday of the Month, preceded by a work session on the prior Monday @6:00 PM. All meeting of the Council are open to the Public and the public attendance is encouraged. In the event of a Special Called Meeting of the Council, such meeting shall be posted for Public View 24 hours in advance, with stated agenda.
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City of Lula
Your garbage/solid waste collection tips
Garbage Collection March 2023
As most of the community is aware your Garbage Collection Service (Waste Management) that the City has contracted with, is now using “assisted side load truck collection” to make curb collection of your 90 gallon can. Which basically means your trash can is mechanically picked up and deposed of into the garbage truck.
With the change there are a couple of items that will assist in your collection
- Trash Can should be placed at the curb for collection.
- Trash Can should be 3 feet apart and 3 feet away from any fixed object such as mailbox , fire hydrants, and telephone poles, etcetera.
- Trash Cans should be facing the street (at the curb) with the handle facing the house.
Reminder—– the city contracts for each resident to have household waste receptacle of 90 gallons collected once per week. Waste Management will not pick up items that are not in the garbage can.
How do we compare to other communities for garbage collection City of Lula contracted rate is $14.73
Cornelia, GA $20.95 per (once) week
(40% more)
Gainesville, GA $32.10 per month, includes recycle, back door options, City provides service.
(117% more)
Homer, $17.00 (they are due for an increase) .
(15% More)
Lavonia, Waste Management kept it with an increase to $15.59 (same level of service as Lula).
(5.83% More)
Jefferson, GA went from $13.84 to $17.81 effective 2022,
(20.9% More)
Commerce, GA $15.47 per month, includes recycling service too.
( 5.02% More)
Baldwin GA $15.00 per month
(1.83% More)
Cleveland GA $20.05 per month
(36.% increase)
The City of Lula is updating their Comprehensive Plan that will help guide development and capital projects. Your hometown can only achieve its vision if it knows what that vision is, so please take part in this process and tell us your vision for the future of your hometown! Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey and submit your results to one of the locations listed below. To complete the survey online instead, use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lulaplan
or the use the QR code, by viewing with your camera phone.
The Survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and will help influence and guide the update to the Comprehensive Plan, encourage your friends and neighbors to take a few minutes and participate. Hope to hear from you soon!!!
