City of Lula
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023
Public Hearing Consideration of Adoption 5-year Rates for Water and Sewer
Public Comment Monday August 14th (work session
Work Session / Lula City Hall/ 6:00 PM
Special Called Voting Meeting (agenda related to Executive Session items)
for Monday August 14th, 2023
Agenda for August 14th ,2023
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Invocation
Citizen Comments
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session
- Yard of the Month recipients / “Show U.S. Your Colors” July & August
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Consideration of 5-year Charges/Rates for Water and Sewer/ Process Procedure, Schedule Proposed Public Comment Monday August 14th
- Premium Renewal Health Insurance/ to Committee/ Schedule?
- Budget Adjustment / November Elections Services
- Design Architects / meeting to committee
- Banks County TSPLOST Amendment / no response as of yet from Banks Co/ removal of the state distribution of 1% collection from distribution sheet.
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Generator / Radiator Repair/ Status/
- Athens Street spill update
- Belton Bridge Water Line Engineering, Bid Opening Sept 5th.
- Improvements to Oconee Well / Generator/ Going Forward
- Sludge Issues
- Consideration of Adoption 5-year Rates for Water and Sewer
- Proposed Well Development
- Wellness Park Improvements / Building and Video/ Wi-Fi underway
- City Council Qualifying District 1,4 and 5 begins Aug 21st thru August 13 from 8:30 till 4:30 Lula City Hall, Qualifying Packets available in advance Lula City Hall.
- Culvert Replacement Chattahoochee and Carter Street Finalizing, Bid Development underway.
- Resurfacing Bid Development 2 or 3 week or September, per engineer
- Sheriffs Community Meeting Hall and Banks County
- Request for Food Truck Usage
- City of Oakwood’s Mayor Lamar Scroogs recognition Friday Aug 18th .
- City of Lula Council Qualifying Period, 8:30 am till 4:30 pm-Monday August 21 through Wednesday August 23, Lula City Hall, District 1, 4, & 5.
- Amendment to Zoning Ordinance & Subdivision Regulations Reflecting changes to adopted to IBC forthcoming.
- Proposed Rezoning 09064 000062 + 09064 000056 + 09064 000053. 23 Acres located along Cornelia Highway (365) and Belton Bridge Road, Current Zoning Highway Business proposed change to M-II Heavy Industrial. Public Hearing by City Council Aug. 21st , 7:00 PM Lula City Hall
- Lula Ladies, Wed. Aug 23 / Lula Depot, Lunch Noon and Dinner 6:30 PM
- Historical Society Lula Bellton Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM, at the DEPOT all are invited.
- Historical Society Lula Bellton Fund Raiser Hickory Smoked Chicken Dinner Saturday Sept 16th see (5) Facebook for details.
- TEXT MY GOV text message service available for alerts
- Lula Fall Festival Saturday Sept 30th see information at “@lulafallfestival”
- Human Resource Committee meeting Wed at 4 PM
- Utility Committee Meeting Schedule, Water Line Bid Development, Mapping Proposals, Discussion on Roof Replacement
- Mordecai’s Minutes
- Executive Session/ Personnel/ Potential Litigation / Land Acquisition
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 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.
City of Lula /Career Opportunity Available
Assistant City Manager/ Planner
Opportunity to work in a unique environment in local government, influencing future quality growth and management to the benefit of a wonderful community located in North Ga.
The City of Lula Mayor and Council is again opening the opportunity in seeking a professional for the position of Assistant City Manager/Planner, 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 would benefit from having a bachelor’s degree 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.
The 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 a full-service city with water and sewer, solid waste, code enforcement, and roads maintenance.
The Mayor and Council are seeking an assistant city manager who can provide leadership in policy formulation and implementation. The successful candidate will report to the city manager.
The salary range is between $65,000 and $86,000 (exempt), will be determined by the criteria listed above. The city offers an excellent benefit package, including paid holidays, health insurance, options for dental insurance and vision, 401k participation, opportunity for advancement, sick leave, and personal leave.
Submissions will be accepted through Sept 8th.
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
Notice of Sewer Spill / August 2nd, 2023
The City of Lula reported a sewage spill located in the forested area at 6150 Athens Street, from a main sewer transmission line which was identified Tuesday August 2 at around 10 AM, the blockage was removed approximately at noon. The location of the spill is off of a tributary of Hagen Creek drainage basin. The City of Lula has notified GA EPD and Hall County Health Department as required and has begun monitoring of the tributary for fecal content.
The apparent blockage was not associated with pipe failure and was likely due to discharge of foreign waste product creating the blockage. The area of the spill is being treated and will also be monitored for the immediate & future for conditions and analysis. Additional measures have been applied to flush the above transmission line for clearance of sediment or waste. Current evaluation of the flow and duration is underway of the spill but is estimated to be above 10,000 gallons. The property has been posted. For the spill location.
The City ask that customers be cautious of what materials are flushed or discharged into the waste (sewer) stream so to assist the city in avoiding such blockages in the future.
Public Notice
“Lula Planning Commission”
Agenda Tuesday August 1st , 2023
Lula City Hall
6:00 PM
Public Hearing Proposed Rezoning Zach Hill, 23.77 Acres
Proposed Rezoning Highway Business to Heavy Industrial, Belton Bridge Rd at Hwy 365, Parcel Numbers 09064 000062 – 09064 000056 & 09064 000053. Public Comment is encouraged.
Planning Commission
Mrs. Shannon Jenrette
Mr. Wayne Clanton
Mr. Joshua Addison
Welcome
Agenda
Proposed Rezoning Zach Hill, 23.77 Acres
Proposed Rezoning Highway Business to Heavy Industrial, Belton Bridge Rd at Hwy 365, Parcel Numbers 09064 000062 – 09064 000056 & 09064 000053. / Proposed Use Poultry Hatchery
Comprehensive Plan Update/ Future Land Use Mapping
Upcoming Amendment to Subdivision Regulations/ Zoning Ordinance, referencing changes to the International Building Code Adoption.
Reminder meeting location is “Lula City Hall” 6055 Main Street, Lula GA
City of Lula
Posted for Monday, July 17th
Regular Monthly City Council Meeting / City Hall/ 7:00 PM
Agenda for Monday July 17th , 2023
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge
Citizen Comments
- Chaplin appointment by council.
- Invocation
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session
- Yard of the Month recipients / “Show U.S. Your Colors” July & August
- Finance
- Current Conditions (unchanged only second full week in the fiscal year)
- Consideration of 5-year Charges/Rates for Water and Sewer/ Process Procedure, Schedule Proposed Public Comment Monday August 14th (work session)
- Banks County TSPLOST Amendment / no response as of Friday afternoon from Banks Co/ removal of the state distribution of 1% collection from distribution sheet.
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Consumer Confidence Report on Water System published on City Web Site.
- Generator / Radiator Repair/ Status/ potential 3 weeks
- Belton Bridge Water Line Engineering, Bid Development underway.
- Culvert Replacement Chattahoochee and Carter Street Finalizing, Bid Development underway.
- Zoning and Planning Committee
- Adoption and amendment to International Building Code (IBC) Residential Changes / Direction / Committee Recommendation
- Proposed Rezoning 09064 000062 + 09064 000056 + 09064 000053. 23 Acres located along Cornelia Highway (365) and Belton Bridge Road, Current Zoning Highway Business proposed change to M-II Heavy Industrial. To be heard by Lula Planning Commission July/ August 1st and then by City Council Aug. 21st
- Agenda Request, from “David Millingham” Specific Request regarding clarification and procedure (see written request copied to council 7-11-23)
- Lula Ladies, Wed. July 26 / Lula Depot, Lunch Noon and Dinner 6:30 PM
- Historical Society Lula Bellton Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM, at the DEPOT all are invited.
- TEXT MY GOV text message service available for alerts
- Executive Session / Personnel Matters
- Mordecai’s Minutes
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.
City of Lula
Posted Friday, July 07, 2023
Work Session / Lula City Hall/ 6:00 PM
Agenda for Monday July 10th, 2023
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Invocation and Pledge
Citizen Comments
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session
- Yard of the Month recipients / “Show U.S. Your Colors” July August
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Consideration of 5-year Charges/Rates for Water and Sewer/ Process Procedure, Schedule Proposed Public Comment Monday August 14th (work session)
- Banks County TSPLOST Amendment
- Grant Payment $6,380 Ga emergency Management
- Investment Policy/
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Belton Bridge Water Line Extension Design Underway/ Status
- Chattahoochee Water Tank Exterior Maintenance / Painting, Status.
- Consumer Confidence Report on Water System published on City Web Site.
- Generator / Radiator Repair/ Status
- Zoning and Planning Committee
- Adoption and amendment to International Building Code (IBC) Residential Changes / Direction / Committee Recommendation
- Proposed Rezoning 09064 000062 + 09064 000056 + 09064 000053. 23 Acres located along Cornelia Highway (365) and Belton Bridge Road, Current Zoning Highway Business proposed change to M-II Heavy Industrial. To be heard by Lula Planning Commission July/ August 1st and then by City Council Aug. 21st
- Invocation Chaplin.
- Lula Planning Commission Monthly Meeting – Rescheduled due to July Fourth Holiday to meet Tuesday July 11 @ 6 PM
- Lula Ladies, Wed. July / Lula Depot, Lunch Noon and Dinner 6:30 PM
- Historical Society Lula Bellton Meeting fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM, at the DEPOT all are invited.
- TEXT MY GOV text message service available for alerts
- Schedule Committee Meeting
- Finance Proposed for Tuesday July 11th 4 PM
- Zoning and Planning Committee, Proposed for Tuesday July 11th 5PM
- Utility Committee, Wednesday, or Thursday
- Executive Session / Personnel Matters
Citizen Comments
Mordecai Moment /Minute
Council Comments
Show Your Patriotism and a Chance to win $100 off your utility bill.
One of the best ways to Show Your Patriotism Fly the Stars and Stripes from your house. Now through July the city will be entering each house that is displaying the US Flag and or a “Patriotic Display” in your yard or on the house for a chance to WIN a $100 Credit on your City Utility Bills! This is your chance to show, we are all proud Americans and our community is grateful for the magnificent country we all live in. There will be 5 winners, with each winner selected from submitted entries received by JULY 17th and August 21st., To register your house call city hall and give us your address.! Best of Luck……The winners will be announced in July and August
NEED A U.S. FLAG?
Stop by City Hall to buy an American Flag 3ft x 5ft for only $8.00 “while supplies last”
Everything you need to fly an American flag from your house, even the screws!!! You can have it up and flying in 5 minutes.
NO purchase necessary to be considered just register your address by email to
councilmeetingquestions@cityoflula.com
and put up your RED, WHITE, & BLUE colors!
We would Love to have pictures of your efforts!
Water Quality Report 2022
System ID # GA1390002 June 7, 2023 ,
City of Lula Annual Report
Our Water
Water can pickup contaminates from many sources along its journey to becoming your drinking water. It picks up and dissolves naturally occurring minerals, radioactive materials and substances resulting from the presence of animals and humans. Microbiological contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, inorganic substances such as salts and minerals, pesticides and herbicides, organic chemicals from industrial or petroleum use can and may be in the untreated water.
Even bottled water that you buy at the grocery store might reasonably be expected to contain small traces of some contaminants. Just because water may contain small traces of some contaminants it does not mean that it is not safe to drink. Therefore, for health reasons the state has specified what may and may not be allowed in our drinking water. The Safe Drinking Water act gives government agencies at Federal, State and local levels the rules and regulations to insure that the water we drink is safe. Over 500 tests were performed on our community’s drinking water and the reports that we received were excellent. We are proud of the ongoing efforts by our staff to keep our water safe to drink for all the citizens of the City of Lula, GA.
The City has four wells that we draw our water from. The water is pumped from these wells and Chlorine is added for disinfection along with fluoride to promote healthy teeth. The water then enters the system or fills one of our two storage tanks. Staff draws samples from sites located in all areas of our City to confirm that our water is free of bacteria. The City now has a computer system that helps our staff monitor our system 24 hours a day.
Special points of interest:
- Over 500 tests are performed annually to confirm our water quality.
- Call City Hall at (770) 869-3801 to report problems, ask questions or for information on public meetings.
- Our drinking water met or exceeded all safety and quality standards.
- All test results noted in the report are from data collected during 2022
- Water conservation brochures are available at City Hall and at the Water Reclamation Facility along with pamphlets describing water treatment.
Special Information:
Some people in our community, such as immune compromised persons who have undergone chemotherapy, have had organ transplants, have HIV/Aids or other kinds of immune depressing illnesses, some elderly people and infants may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water. These persons may want more information, in which case they can contact either their healthcare providers or the Environmental Protection Association’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
Water Conservation
There are free pamphlets at City Hall on ways to conserve water both inside and outside your home. There are ideas on landscaping that is water conservation friendly. There are even brochures that will guide you in how to figure out if you have a water leak. So take a moment the next time you stop by to pay your bill and look over the information table. Conservation is up to each of us.
City of Lula PO Box 99 Lula, GA 30554
Water Quality Report 2022 Organic and Inorganic Contaminants Table:
| Substance | MCL | EPA | Lula System | Sample Date | Source of Contaminant |
| Fluoride | 4 ppm | 0.7 – 1.2 ppm | 0.42 ppm | Yearly Average | Added |
| Total Coli-form
Bacteria |
None | None | 1 | Yearly Average | Wildlife/ Septic Systems |
| Nitrate/ Nitrite | 10 ppm | None | .0 ppm | 6/22/2022 | Wildlife/ Septic Systems |
| VOCs
(Total Xylenes) |
2 ppm
(1000 ppb) |
None | None Detected | 11/18/2020 | Pesticides. Solvents and Agricultural Byproducts |
| Chlorine | 4.0 ppm | 0.2 – 4 ppm | 0.86 ppm | Yearly average | Added |
| TTHMs | 0.04 mg/l | None | None Detected | 6/22/2022 | Chlorination Byproduct |
| HAA5s | 0.05 mg/l | None | None Detected | 6/22/2022 | Chlorination Byproduct |
| IOC’s | None | None | None Detected | 4/28/2021 | Soil, Piping and Souder |
| Radon/uranium | None | None | 3.72 pCi/L | 2022 | Erosion of natural deposits |
Lead and Copper Contaminants:
| Substance | Action Level | EPA | Lula System | Sample Date | # of Sites Above Action | Source of Contaminant |
| Lead | 15ppb | ——— | 1.7 ppb | 9/9/2020 | None | Household Plumbing |
| Copper | 1300 ppb | 1300 ppb | .81 ppb | 9/9/2020 | None | Household Plumbing |
Contaminants that may be present in Source water before we treat it could include:
Microbial contaminants (such as viruses and bacteria) may come from septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants (such as salts and metals) may be naturally occurring or result from urban runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Terms and Abbreviations Found in this Report:
Action Level (AL)– The concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other
requirements which a water system must follow.; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- The United States Environmental Protection Agency (Federal Level). Environmental Protection Division (EPD)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (State Level). Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)- the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.; Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG)- the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.; Treatment Technique (TT)– a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.; Not Applicable (N/A)- does not apply at this time; Not Detectable (ND)- if a contaminate is present it is at levels below what current technology is able to detect.; Ppb– parts per billion molecules; Ppm– parts per million molecules . Also, may be expressed milligrams per Liter; Mg/L– milligrams of substance per a Liter of liquid.
Pesticides and Herbicides may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also, come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
System ID# GA 1390002 June 7, 2023,
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