Lilburn City Council Notes

The Lilburn City Council passed its annual budget Monday at its regular monthly meeting.

The  includes an operating budget for the General Fund at $6,263,055, SPLOST Fund at $2,061,745, Capital Projects Fund at $78,000, and Confiscated Assets Fund at $50,000.

The budget was passed 3-1 with Councilman Thomas Wight voting against, stating that it was "ill-considered" and "wasteful." 

Councilman Tim Dunn spoke to some of the concerns explaing that SPLOST money cannot be redirected; it is designated funding for specific projects. "We vote on the county referendum, we tax ourselves."

Also Monday, Mayor Johnny Crist spoke for a proud Lilburn, a "." That destinction was strengthened by the state championships won this spring by the and baseball teams

Crist made a proclamation honoring Providence Christian's state shampionship. Coach Adam Cantrell proudly accepted the proclamation on behalf of the team and was asked to throw the first pitch at Lilburn Night during the June 14 Gwinnet Braves Game. Coach Cantrell also accepted that honor. 

Parkview's team is travelling and will be honored in the July meeting. 

Due to scheduling conflicts among some of the council, the Town Hall Meeting previously scheduled for June will be cancelled. The July meeting will be focused on code enforcement as requested.

Other items included:

• Special use permit for a tire service center within the Hwy 29 overlay district - approved 4-0.
• The city's fifth retail package store alcohol license, to Lilburn Market Package, which is contingent upon receipt of all developmental documentation set forth by the Alcohol Review Board. Approved 4-0.
• A municipal court technology fee was imposed, effective July 1, on certain traffic violations. Approved 4-0.
• Creating an office for prosecuting attorney of the municipal court and doing away with the solicitor title. Approved 4-0.

You may see the full minutes, including an explanation of amendments to Lilburn's Event Policy at www.cityoflilburn.com