Show U.S. Your Colors Promotion,
Win $100 Dollar Utility Credit on your Water and Sewer Bill by displaying your patriotic efforts by displaying RED, WHITE & BLUE in your yard during the months of June and August and then submit a picture to the city to councilmeetingquestions@cityoflula.com
Five winners will be drawn from all entries, so …………………. put those colors out there and let everyone know your proud to be an American!
Best of Luck
City of Lula
Posted for June 10th, 2024
Lula City Hall/ 6:00 PM
Budget Public Hearing
General Fund Operational Budget
Utility Fund Operational Budget
Work Session
Agenda for Monday June 10th
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Invocation
Citizen Comments
- Approval of Council Minutes –
- Yard of the Month,
- “Blooming in Lula” Celebration May / June
- “Show US your colors” July/Aug
- Finance – Current Conditions
- Revisit Roof Replacement WWTP Control Building
- Budget Adoption to be placed on agenda for June 17th for consideration
- Water Sewer Current Conditions
- Well Exploration – Status City/ Development Proposal. Moss Farms
- Influent Pump replacement Cost $16,250 (new) or $13,378.50 (rebuilt)
- Replacement Splitter Valve to SBR No.1 being evaluated
- Tube Settlers at clarifier replacement being evaluated
- Schedule for on-site Committee Meeting at Wastewater Treatment Plant?
- Streets,
- County Line Road Repair / Traffic Count Study for “one-way” consideration/ Available in July Council meeting
- Carter/ Chattahoochee Culvert Replacement, Easement Status / Bid status
- Analysis of current charges for regulatory fees for Building Permits/ see HB 461
- Parks and Festival
- Wellness Park, Building issues / Air Conditioning? $3,525 Electrical
- Request from Kenny Lippert, for use of the Ballfield to set off fireworks on July 4th at dusk/ dark thirty for public
- T-SPLOST Proposed Hall County Agreement for consideration by council decision June 17th, if approved placing the matter on referendum for Nov 2024
- Council Committee Assignments
- Planning and Zoning,
- Zoning Proposed Changes for consideration of City Council, to Planning and Zoning Committee /Process Underway/ Scheduling
- De-annexation / Tabled May Meeting To be heard June 17th for decision
- Griffin
- Sargent
- Historical Society Lula Bellton Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM at the DEPOT all are invited.
- Lula Fall Festival September 28th & 29th, 2024.
- Lula Ladies, Lunch and Dinner at Lula DEPOT Wednesday June 26th
- Reminder DA Meeting 6 PM June 11th Lula City Hall
- Reminder Kick-off Meeting for “Carter Alley Redevelopment” 6 PM Thursday June 13th / Lula City Hall
- Reading Rocket Summer Program at the DEPOT Mondays/ June and July from 10AM -12 PM (except Monday July 1st no program)
- Reminder Thursday July Fourth, City Services closed for Holiday
- Mordecai’s Minutes
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
This is a preliminary look at what we anticipate will be under consideration of the Council. Some items are strictly for discussion only and keeping the council informed of current conditions and will not be placed on the regular agenda. The Agenda for the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Council being the third Monday of every month will be published by noon the Friday prior to the meeting date. All requests to be placed on the regular agenda should come in writing (forms available) a week in advance and should encompass all supporting documents in advance of the work session.
Please come and join us for our annual Memorial Day Program NOW at the DEPOT at 10 AM brought to you by the Lula Belton Historic Society
Don’t forget to put your trash out for Monday and Tuesday Collections!
The Council will meet for discussion of the next year fiscal year operational budget
Special Election shall be held on May 21, 2024, from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM for the purpose of electing the following City of Lula office: Council Member (District 3), to fill the unexpired term through the first regular Council Meeting in December 2025. Voting shall be at the regular polling place for Lula voters residing in Hall County and Banks County, which is First Baptist Church of Lula, 5767 Maiden Lane, Lula, Georgia 30554.
City of Lula
Posted for Monday, May 20, 2024
Regular Monthly City Council Meeting / City Hall/ 7:00 PM
Public Hearing
- Variance for Hemlock/
- Variance Request Holly Owns / Maiden Lane
- Variance 5961 Main Street / Removed Trailer location with 12×40 building for Ice Cream Business / Video Game / Set Back / Status
Agenda for Monday May 20th, 2024
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Invocation (Craig Broome)
Citizen Comments
- Approval of Council Minutes –
- Yard of the Month, “Blooming In Lula” Celebration May / June
- Finance – Current Conditions
- Harris Programing Customer billing opportunities/
- Carter Alley Proposal, heard by Downtown Beautification and Development Committee, “GMC Design Architects” Scope/ Deliverables Proposed $64K
- If this goes forward Committee makeup
- Revisit Roof Replacement WWTP Control Building
- Budget Status / Special called work session for council DATE ? / Public Hearings as advertised
- Proposed Check Signers / Amendment
- Water Sewer Current Conditions
- Mail Issues Continue/ Billing
- Well Exploration – Status City/ Development Proposal.
- Delta Neptune Software Update / Cost and Implementation Schedule/ Direction
- Streets,
- County Line Road Repair / to committee awaiting additional pricing
- Carter/ Chattahoochee Culvert Replacement, Easement Status
- Railroad Ave/ County Line, direction
- Parks and Festival
- Wellness Park, Building issues / Air Conditioning
- Lula Development Authority /
- Meeting Schedule
- ADDITIONAL Board Member Vacancy
- Capital Projects
- Proposed Streetscape Phase 4, from Depot to Park/ Athens Street, Awaiting estimates.
- Old City Hall / Proposed Renovation / Capitalize for 2024/2025 funding.
- Planning and Zoning,
- Variance for Hemlock/ Schedule to be heard. May 7th to PC/ Status
- Variance Request Holly Owns / Maiden Lane May 7th to PC/ Status
- Issue with 5961 Main Street / Removed Trailer (next to laundry mat) Mr. Banks would like consideration of the council to replace trailer location with 12×40 building for Ice Cream Business / Video Game / Set Back / Status
- Zoning Proposed Items for consideration of City Council, to Planning and Zoning Committee proposed Meeting dares and time
- De-annexation
- Griffin
- Sargent
- Consideration of adoption of policy for speed tables application, discussion, proposed.
- Special Election shall be held on May 21, 2024, from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM for the purpose of electing the following City of Lula office: Council Member (District 3), to fill the unexpired term through the first regular Council Meeting in December 2025. Voting shall be at the regular polling place for Lula voters residing in Hall County and Banks County, which is First Baptist Church of Lula, 5767 Maiden Lane, Lula, Georgia 30554. Advance voting for this election shall begin Monday, April 29, 2024, and continue until Friday, May 17, 2024, and shall include Saturday, May 4, 2024 and Saturday, May 11, 2024 at East Hall Community Center, 3911 P Davidson Road Gainesville, Georgia. Monday – Friday hours for voting shall be from 8 A.M. until 5 P.M. April 29, 2024, through May 10, 2024 and from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. May 13, 2024 through May 17, 2024 and on Saturdays from 9 A.M. until 5 P.M. Absentee ballot requests will be available at the Hall Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 beginning March 4, 2024.
- Carrer Opportunities, 2 positions available in City Services
- Historical Society Lula Bellton Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM at the DEPOT all are invited.
- Memorial Day Ceremony May 27th, 2024
- Lula Car Show June 8th, 2024
- Lula Fall Festival September 28th & 29th, 2024.
- Lula Ladies, Lunch and Dinner at Lula DEPOT Wednesday May
- Railroad Days recap, send your thoughts and comments.
- Memorial Day, Monday May 27th, Veterans Park
- Mordecai’s Minutes
Citizen Comment
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.
Time to show your green thumb and share the beauty this time of year brings with spring! for the month of May and June each of our 5 districts will recognize your efforts / and enhancements to your yard making Lula such a great place to call Home!
5 winners will be selected each month by your district council person and credit will be applied to your city utility bill
Best of luck and get those green thumbs planting
Career Opportunity
City Services Position 1/ Full Time
A City Service Position has a broad range of responsibilities relative to the needs of the citizens of the city including but not limited to;
Road and street maintenance, yard maintenance, water, and sewer distribution and collection; such a position has strong physical requirements and can require individuals to work varying shifts including, weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
City Services Employee I position often is an individual with previous experience and background in City maintenance or a related field and is preferred.
High School Diploma or GED, maintain a Valid Georgia Driver’s License (CDL Preferred) with excellent Driving History,
The individual position may be required to perform job-related work- responsibilities, and tasks other than those stated. This position answers to City Services Supervisor for guidance and development.
The City of Lula pays a competitive salary (based upon experience), with the opportunity for advancement, benefits (paid Health Insurance), Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, paid schooling, and retirement. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a Drug-Free Workplace.
Persons interested in the position should submit their resumes to Dennis.bergin@cityoflula.com, or by USPS to City of Lula, P.O., Box 99, Lula Ga, 30554 or in person at 6055 Main Street, Lula, Ga. Applications are taken Mondy through Friday from 8:30 till 4:30.
City of Lula
Posted for Monday, May 13th, 2024
Regular Monthly City Council Meeting / City Hall/ 6:00 PM
Agenda for Monday May 13th, 2024
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Invocation
Citizen Comments
- Approval of Council Minutes –
- Yard of the Month, Proposed “Blooming In Lula” Celebration May / June
- Finance – Current Conditions
- Harris Programing Customer billing opportunities/ Council direction
- Carter Alley Proposal, heard by Downtown Beautification and Development Committee, “GMC Design Architects” Scope/ Deliverables Proposed $64K
- If this goes forward Committee makeup
- Revisit Roof Replacement WWTP Control Building
- Proposed Finance Committee meeting for Tuesday May 14th / Budget Direction
- Proposed Check Signers / Amendment
- Water Sewer Current Conditions
- Mail Issues Continue/ Billing
- The Consumer Confidence Report for our water System Annual report is now available.
- Well Exploration – Status City/ Development Proposal.
- Delta Neptune Software Update / Cost and Implementation Schedule/ Direction
- Streets,
- Culvert (2) Mtn View Repair from General operational budget $9,000.
- County Line Road Repair / to committee First Estimate $44,000
- Carter/ Chattahoochee Culvert Replacement, Easement Status
- Railroad Ave/ County Line, direction
- Parks and Festival
- Wellness Park, Building issues / Air Conditioning
- Agenda Request for Street Lights at Tennis/ Pickle Ball Court / Discussion
- Lula Development Authority /
- Meeting Schedule
- ADDITIONAL Board Member Vacancy
- Capital Projects
- Proposed Streetscape Phase 4, from Depot to Park/ Athens Street, Awaiting estimates.
- Old City Hall / Proposed Renovation / Capitalize for 2024/2025 funding.
- Planning and Zoning,
- Variance for Hemlock/ Schedule to be heard. May 7th to PC/ Status
- Variance Request Holly Owns / Maiden Lane May 7th to PC/ Status
- Issue with 5961 Main Street / Removed Trailer (next to laundry mat) Mr. Banks would like consideration of the council to replace trailer location with 12×40 building for Ice Cream Business / Video Game / Set Back / Status
- Zoning Proposed Items for consideration of City Council, to Planning and Zoning Committee proposed Meeting dares and time
- De-annexation
- Griffin
- Sargent
- Dave Wilson Request for Carter Alley May 17-May Cancelled Request
- Consideration of adoption of policy for speed tables application, discussion, proposed.
- Special Election shall be held on May 21, 2024, from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM for the purpose of electing the following City of Lula office: Council Member (District 3), to fill the unexpired term through the first regular Council Meeting in December 2025. Voting shall be at the regular polling place for Lula voters residing in Hall County and Banks County, which is First Baptist Church of Lula, 5767 Maiden Lane, Lula, Georgia 30554. Advance voting for this election shall begin Monday, April 29, 2024, and continue until Friday, May 17, 2024, and shall include Saturday, May 4, 2024 and Saturday, May 11, 2024 at East Hall Community Center, 3911 P Davidson Road Gainesville, Georgia. Monday – Friday hours for voting shall be from 8 A.M. until 5 P.M. April 29, 2024, through May 10, 2024 and from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. May 13, 2024 through May 17, 2024 and on Saturdays from 9 A.M. until 5 P.M. Absentee ballot requests will be available at the Hall Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 beginning March 4, 2024.
- Carrer Opportunities, 2 positions available in City Services
- Historical Society Lula Bellton Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM at the DEPOT all are invited.
- Memorial Day Ceremony May 27th, 2024
- Lula Car Show June 8th, 2024
- Lula Fall Festival September 28th & 29th, 2024.
- Lula Ladies, Lunch and Dinner at Lula DEPOT Wednesday May
- Railroad Days recap, send your thoughts and comments.
- Memorial Day, Monday May 27th, Veterans Park
- Mordecai’s Minutes
Citizen Comment
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.
