Shereese Durham

The work session involved discussions on several agenda items, including rezoning requests (RZC2024-00058, RZM2024-00016, RZR2024-00022, RZR2024-00023, SUP2024-00091), a special use permit (SUP2024-00090), and the potential abandonment of a portion of Reynolds Road's right-of-way. Several items were tabled for the August 7, 2024 work session. Consent items for the July 22, 2024 regular meeting included contracts for gas main installation, power pole replacement, and design management services. The Gwinnett Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) renewal was also discussed. An executive session was held to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

The Lawrenceville City Council held its regular meeting on August 19, 2024, addressing various agenda items including the approval of prior meeting minutes, consent agenda items (purchase orders, contracts, and appointments), and public hearings for development projects (Embry Development Company LLC and McKinley Homes, LLC). The council also approved resolutions for condemnation of a Pine Tree property and abandonment of a right-of-way, along with several project awards (City Hall renovation, Neal Blvd improvements, and resurfacing projects). Finally, the meeting included an executive session focused on personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

The City Council Work Session of August 7, 2024, covered various topics including the Gwinnett Transit Plan, the Deauville Relocation Project update, and several development proposals. Several items were tabled for the August 19th regular agenda, including zoning matters and a right-of-way abandonment. The session also included presentations on the ReCAST program and city records management.

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will hold a meeting on June 17, 2024, to discuss several key items. These include the approval of minutes from the May 13, 2024, regular and executive sessions, a review of the June 2024 treasurer's report, and consideration of an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for train depot repairs. Additionally, the DDA will discuss the approval of SCA to perform the depot repairs and the chairman's participation in 2024 strategic leadership training.

The Recast Advisory Board meeting on September 25, 2024, will include approval of prior meeting minutes from June 12, 2024, and August 28, 2024. The agenda also covers an amendment to the board meeting schedule, a behavioral health transition update, program updates for the Georgia Center for Opportunity and the ReCAST program, and general discussion. The meeting will involve updates on various initiatives, including trauma-informed training and community connections.