Wireside Chats
Join DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis and Decatur Mayor Bill Floyd in a Wireside Chat to learn about the upcoming transportation referendum on Wednesday June 13th 7:30pm. The chat will provide an opportunity for citizens to ask questions of local elected officials in advance of the July 31st transportation referendum. Learn about the referendum and the projects it will support. Get your questions answered.
Join by telephone from home, office or wherever is convenient for you. For more information or to register please visit www.wiresidechats.com
“Just One Day” Event
DeKalb will join a nationwide effort on Monday June 11th to increase the number of pet adoptions. During the “Just One Day” adoption event, set for June 11th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., DeKalb County Animal Services will focus efforts on adoptions only and discount the adoption fee to $60 through Friday, June 15.
If you have been thinking about adding to your family, adorable puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs will put their best paws forward to encourage residents to open their hearts and homes and adopt at 845 Camp Road, Decatur, GA 30032.
For more information about DeKalb County Animal Services and the wonderful animals available for adoption, visit www.dekalbcountyanimalservices.com. For more information about Just One Day, visit www.justoneday.ws.
National Night Out Community Workshop
OneDeKalb is hosting a Community Workshop Tuesday June 12th on how to organize your neighborhoods National Night Out (NNO). You will learn the history of NNO; learn what is needed to organize a NNO event for your community; hear from other neighbors who have participated in past NNO events.
The workshop will be held at the Stonecrest Library 3132 Klondike Road in Lithonia.
The 29th Annual National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7th
Click here to register
Remember to regularly check my website calendar for upcoming events and please let me know about any events in your neighborhood, I would like to stop by.
DEKALB COUNTY GEORGIA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE12, 2012
INSPIRATIONAL
Bishop Jeronn C. Williams, I
New Life International Family Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Jeff Rader
District 2
PRESENTATIONS
Check Presentation
Commissioner Elaine Boyer
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Public Comments portion of this meeting is reserved exclusively for comments from the public, and not for immediate reply. Statements made during the Public Comments portion do not necessarily reflect the Opinions of the Board or the Administration of DeKalb County Government.
The purpose of public comment is to allow the public to voice county-related requests, concerns or opinions during the public comment portion of the Commission meeting. Individual speakers will only have the opportunity for one public comment per meeting. Prior to speaking, each speaker must please complete a speaker card and present it to the clerk before the beginning of the public comment portion of the meeting. The clerk will accept cards on a first come first served basis. Speakers who are residents of DeKalb County shall be allowed to speak before residents of other counties are allowed to speak. Once the public comment portion of the meeting begins, speaker cards will no longer be accepted. Speakers will be allowed to speak for three minutes each and public comment shall not exceed 30 minutes in length. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to yield the podium. Those who submitted speaker cards but did not speak because of the time allotment, will be allowed to speak first at the next regularly scheduled commission meeting without regard to residence. For more information about scheduling this opportunity, please speak with a member of the Clerk’s staff. If you would like to fill out a written comment concerning county-related service complaints, this will help the governing authority to forward the complaints to the appropriate department for follow up. When speaking, always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating your name, full address and the name of any organization you represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language will not be permitted. Holding up signs, clapping and yelling to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker’s position.
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
Citizens may speak for or against an item that is considered by law to be a zoning ordinance and each side will have ten minutes to presents its case. Citizens may also speak for or against an item that is placed on the public hearing agenda but is not a zoning ordinance. In that case, each side will have five minutes to present its case. In the event there is more than one speaker per side, speakers must divide their time in order to complete their full presentation within the ten-minute time allotment, or the five-minute time allotment. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to leave the podium area. Prior to speaking, please complete a speaker card and present it when approaching the podium. If you have any documents for the Commissioners, please provide 10 copies when approaching the podium. Seven copies are for the Commissioners and the remaining copies are for the planning director, the county attorney and the clerk. Applicants or citizens speaking in favor of an item shall speak first and applicants in zoning ordinance cases shall have the right to reserve time for rebuttal. Opponents of a zoning ordinance item shall have no right of rebuttal. Once the citizens have finished speaking, staff shall make a recommendation for action to the commission. At this point, citizens are no longer allowed to speak unless called to the podium by an individual commissioner to answer questions or provide information. When speaking, always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating your name, address and the name of any organization you represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language will not be permitted. Holding up signs, clapping and yelling to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker’s position.
GIS: Commission Districts: 3 & 7
D1. Resolution to Abandon a 0.378 Acre Section of Old Rainbow Drive Right of Way (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Planning & Sustainability: Commission Districts: 3 & 6
D2. Rezoning – Johnson’s Learning Center (Deferred from the 5/22/12 Rezoning Meeting – for decision only)
Planning & Sustainability: Commission Districts: 5 & 7
D3. Special Land Use Permit - Darrell Ellison (Deferred from the 5/22/12 Rezoning Meeting – for decision only)
D4. Rezoning - Darrell Ellison (Deferred from the 5/22/12 Rezoning Meeting – for decision only)
Public Works: Commission District(s) 1 & 6
D5. Street Light Petition – Blair Circle and Johnson Ferry Road (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Public Works: Commission District(s) 2 & 6
D6. Traffic Calming Petition – Audubon Drive (between Ravenwood Way and Clairmont Road) (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
D7. Traffic Calming Petition- Mason Mill Road (between Clairmont Road & Houston Mill Road) (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Public Works: Commission Districts: 1 & 7
D8. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking – Embry Circle Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, 3570 Hidden Acres Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 30340, 2264 sq. ft. of Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement, Owners: Ignacio Michaud and Elizabeth Hynes (Deferred from the 4/10/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the Public Works Committee; Deferred from the 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meeting)
D9. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking – Embry Circle Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, 3576 Hidden Acres Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 30340, 2268 sq. ft. of Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement, Owners: R. Sean McEvoy and Emily Y. McEvoy (Deferred from the 4/10/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the Public Works Committee; Deferred from the 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meeting)
D10. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking – Embry Circle Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, 3578 Hidden Acres Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 30340, 2322 sq. ft. of Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement, Owners: James A. Nelson and Martha J. Nelson (Deferred from the 4/10/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the Public Works Committee; Deferred from the 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meeting)
Public Works: Commission District(s) 4 & 6
D11. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking – 1865 sq. ft. of Temporary Easements, 3080 Anthony Drive, Susan Wagner Owner. Tax Parcel ID # 18-116-13-027 (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
D12. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking – 326 sq. ft. Permanent Drainage Easements and 1,155 sq. ft. of Temporary Easements, 3081 Anthony Drive, Stephen D. and Eva K. Connary Owners. Tax Parcel ID # 18-116-08-011 (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
D13. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking – 799 sq. ft. of Temporary Easement, 3082 Brooke Drive, Federal National Mortgage Association Owner. Tax Parcel ID # 18-116-07-031 (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
D14. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking – 22 sq. ft. of Permanent Easement and 601 sq. ft. of Temporary Easement, 3082 Francine Drive, Theron A. and Melissa M. Thackery Owners. Tax Parcel ID # 18-116-08-031 (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
D15. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking – 1,084 sq. ft. of Temporary Easement, 3088 Francine Drive, Mark E. and Wanda L. Baldwin Owners. Tax Parcel ID # 18-116-08-032 (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
APPEALS
E1. NONE
APPOINTMENTS
F1. Appointment to the Region Three Department of Behavioral Health and Development (DBHDD) Planning Board—Mr. John Caruso (Held from the 4/17/12 Committee of the Whole; Assigned to the Employee Relations & Community Services Committee – recommended approval)
CONSENT AGENDA
Airport
G1. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Alan S. Glickson (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
G2. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with George H. Laycock (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
G3. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Stephen Ratchford (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
G4. Standardized T-Hangar Shop Space Lease Agreement with John M. Garrett (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Human and Community Development
G5. Resolution Requesting the Donation/Transfer of Three BUC Buses from the Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID) to DeKalb County, Georgia (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
G6. Rental Payment to Senior Connections for Housing North DeKalb Senior Center Participants (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Public Works
G7. Acceptance of GEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Grant Program Award for Acquiring Ten (10) Flood Prone Homes and Appropriation of Matching Funds from the Storm Water Utility (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
G8. Acceptance of MARTA Stimulus Offset Funds for Rockbridge Road Improvements in Pine Lake in the Amount of $70,000 (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
G9. Granting of an Easement to the City of Decatur for a Facility Renovation Project (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
G10. Transfer $200,000 to the Kittredge Park Development Project; $150,000 from the 2001 Parks Bond Districts 2 Account and $50,000 from the 2001 Park Bond Interest Account (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Watershed Management
G11. Acquisition of Property at 3915 Dogwood Farms Road. Total cost, Including Due Diligence, is not to exceed $450,000 (Substitute accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
Airport
H1. 3rd Lease Amendment Airport Road LLC (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Board of Commissioners – District 1 & 4
H2. Approval of the Expansion of the Stone Mountain CID (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Chief Executive Officer
H3. Declare Intent to Establish Year 2012 Millage Rates (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Public Works
H4. HOST Budget Transfers for Transportation Projects (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda; Assigned to the Public Works Committee – recommended 2-week deferral)
Purchasing & Contracting
H5. Purchases (Low Bidder)
LB1. Low Profile Truck Trailer-Tipper Landfill Model: Invitation No. 3002378 for Public Works - Fleet Management Division to be used by Public Works-Sanitation Division (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
LB2. Cab and Chassis with Hydraulic Articulating Crane: Invitation No. 3002315 for Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by the Department of Watershed Management (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
LB3. Courthouse Administration Building Exterior Weatherproofing (Lower Roof Replacement): Invitation No. 12-100286 for use by Facilities Management-Infrastructure Group for the replacement of the roof system at the DeKalb County Courthouse Administration Building (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
LB4. Recorders Court Renovation Project; Invitation No. 12-100281 for use by the Recorders Court (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
LB5. Water and Sewer Main Installation Contract #1: Invitation No. 11-100244 for use by the Department of Watershed Management (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
LB6. Chevrolet Tahoe Special Vehicle 4x4 SUV: Invitation No. 3002413 for Public Works-Fleet Management Division to be used by Fire Rescue (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
LB7. Truck Mounted Self-Contained Flameless Asphalt Repair/Patch Machine: Invitation No. 3002406 for Public Works-Fleet Management Division to be used by Public Works-Roads & Drainage Division (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
LB8. Rental of Backhoes and Other Equipment: (Annual Contract) Invitation No. 3002362 for use by the Department of Watershed Management, Public Works - Roads and Drainage, Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs, and Public Works – Transportation (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – to be pulled from the agenda)
LB9. Briarcliff Road Waterline Replacement, Group One: Invitation No. 12-100284 for use by the Department of Watershed Management (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
LB10. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Pottery Studio Renovation: Invitation No. 12-100280 for use by Facilities Management-Infrastructure Group (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
Purchases (Extensions)
EXT1. Radio Systems Maintenance Services for DeKalb County: Contract No. 500365 to provide radio system maintenance service for use by various DeKalb County Departments (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
EXT2. Parts for Vehicles and Off-Road Equipment (Annual Contract): Invitation No. 3001945 for use by Public Works - Fleet Management Division (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval of $1.5 million through December 31, 2012)
Purchases (Request for Proposals)
RFP1. Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Procurement Consulting Services: Request for Proposal No. 11-500196 for use by DeKalb County Police Services Radio Systems (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – no recommendation; holding in Committee)
RFP2. Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update: Request for Proposals No. 11-500182 for use by the Department Public Works-Transportation Division (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
RFP3. Bar Code/Radio Frequency Identification Tracking Project for the Offices of The Marshal and the Clerk of the State Court: Request for Proposals 12-500224 for use by the Office of the Marshal and the Office of the Clerk of State Court (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
RFP4. Professional Services for Mapping of the Floodplain: Request for Proposals 11-500183 for use by Department of Public Works (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
Purchases (Ratification)
R1. Annual Maintenance for Election Equipment: Purchase Order No. 849759 & 849760 for the Department of Voter Registration & Elections (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended approval)
R2. Request Approval to Ratify Emergency Purchase Orders 853996 & 853887 for the Finance Department/Risk Management Division (Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee - recommended sending to the Employee Relations & Community Services Committee)
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
H6. Acceptance of $25,000 grant to support and implement the Gardens in Parks Program (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda)
Watershed Management
H7. Ordinances to Amend Chapter 2 for the Creation of Special Tax Districts for Water and Sewer Projects (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda; Assigned to the Public Works Committee – no official recommendation)
Workforce Development
H8. Workforce Investment Act Grant Funds for Youth April 1, 2012 – Jun 30, 2014 Grant ID# 15-12-11-03-005 CFDA #17.259 in the amount of $1,781,975 (Accepted to the Regular BOC Meeting Agenda; Assigned to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – recommended approval)
ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
Board of Commissioners – District 3
I1. National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Drug Discount Program – Revenue Sharing Option (Deferred from the 4/10/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Discussed in the 4/10/12 Employee Relations & Community Services Committee – no recommendation; Deferred from the 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Discussed in the 5/8/12 Employee Relations & Community Services Committee – no recommendation; Deferred from the 5/22/12 Regular BOC Meeting)
Board of Commissioners – District 5
I2. Office of the Internal Auditor Staffing (Deferred from the 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Discussed during the 5/15/12 Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – no recommendation)
Board of Commissioners – District 7
I3. Resolution to Encourage Schools and Recreational Leagues to Cease Fundraising Efforts at Traffic Light Intersections (Deferred from the 10/11/11 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the County Operations & Public Safety Committee – no official recommendation; Deferred from the 10/25/11 Regular BOC Meeting; Reassigned to the County Operations & Public Safety Committee; Deferred from the 11/8/11, 12/6/11, 12/13/11, 1/10/12, 1/24/12, 2/14/12, 2/28/12, 3/13/12 & 3/27/12 Regular BOC Meetings; Assigned to the County Operations & Public Safety Committee; Deferred from the 4/10/12 & 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
I4. Resolution to Encourage the Creation of a Sheltered Market to Improve the Business Opportunities of Sub-Contractors who are Classified as Local Small Business Enterprises (Deferred from the 3/27/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the County Operations & Public Safety; Deferred from the 4/10/12 & 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
I5. Resolution to Encourage the Equalization of Distributed Contracts in DeKalb County to Sub-Contractors who are Classified as Local Small Business Enterprises and for Other Purposes (Deferred from the 3/27/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the County Operations & Public Safety; Deferred from the 4/10/12 & 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
I6. Resolution to Encourage the Prompt Payments of Sub-Contractors who are Classified as Local Small Business Enterprises (Deferred from the 3/27/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the County Operations & Public Safety; Deferred from the 4/10/12 & 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
County Clerk
I7. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2012 (Deferred from the 4/24/12 & 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
I8. Approval of Minutes of the Zoning Meeting of March 27, 2012 (Deferred from the 4/24/12 & 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
I9. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 10, 2012 (Deferred from the 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meeting)
I10. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2012 (Deferred from the 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meeting)
GIS Department
I11. Proposed Sale of an Unredeemed and Unforeclosed Interest in Property Located at 3004 Anderson Place (Deferred from the 5/8/12 & 5/22/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
I12. Proposed Surplus Real Estate Declaration and Approval of Sale of a Ten (10) Foot Portion of Property Located at 297 Ohm Avenue (Deferred from the 5/8/12 & 5/22/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
Human Resources/Recorder’s Court
I13. Amendment to the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 20, Article I, Section 20-4 Relating to Merit Exempt Positions (Normal Coursed from the 10/11/11 Regular BOC Meeting; Discussed in the 10/13/11 County Operations & Public Safety Committee – no official recommendation; Deferred from the 10/25/11, 12/6/11, 12/13/11 and 1/24/12 Regular BOC Meetings; Discussed in the 1/24/12 County Operations &Public Safety Committee meeting – no official recommendation & will return to the next committee meeting; Deferred from the 3/13/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Return to the County Operations & Public Safety Committee – no recommendation, return to the next committee meeting; Deferred from the 4/10/12 & 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
Planning & Development
I14. Downtown Avondale Estates Tax Allocation District– (Deferred from the 2/14/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the Planning, Economic Development & Public Works Committee - no official recommendation; will return to the Planning & Economic Development Committee in 2 weeks; Deferred from the 2/28/12, 3/13/12, 4/10/12 & 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meetings)
Purchasing & Contracting
I15. Purchases (Low Bidder)
LB2. Soap Box Derby Construction: Invitation No. 11-100250 for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (Discussed during the 1/5/12 Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – no recommendation until review of requested information; Deferred from the 1/10/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Discussed during the 1/17/12 Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – no official recommendation; Deferred from the 2/14/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Discussed during the 3/20/12 Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – no official recommendation; Deferred from the 3/27/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Deferred from the 5/8/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Return to the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – no recommendation)
Purchasing & Contracting
I16. Purchases (Request for Proposal)
RFP1. Youth Systems Program (YSP): Request for Proposal No. 11-500213 for use by the DeKalb Workforce Development Department’s Workforce Investment Act Youth System Program (YSP). (Discussed during the 4/17/12 Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – no recommendation; to be added from the floor on 4/24/12; Current contract extended on month-to-month basis; Deferred from the 4/24/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Assigned to the County Operations & Public Safety Committee; Deferred from the 5/22/12 Regular BOC Meeting)
I17. Purchases (Low Bidder)
LB3. Operation and Maintenance of Pole Bridge Creek Sludge Land Application System: Invitation No. 11-100265 for use by the Department Of Watershed Management AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED: $4,984,516.00 (Discussed during the 5/15/12 Finance, Audit & Budget Committee – no recommendation; awaiting further information; Deferred from the 5/22/12 Regular BOC Meeting; Discussed during the 6/6/12 Public Works Committee – no recommendation; will return to the next Committee meeting)
COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
The DeKalb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs or activities. The Office of Contract Compliance and EEO, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030, 404-371-4795 & TDD 404-371-7064, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rights provided there under are available from the ADA Coordinator. A ten-day notice is requested for special accommodations.
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Commissioner Kathie Gannon
kgannon@dekalbcountyga.gov
Our mailing address is:
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur, GA 30030
Office - 404-371-4909
www.kathiegannon.com
Copyright (C) 2009 Commissioner Kathie Gannon DeKalb County* All rights reserved.
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