Ps Board of Commissioners
Vernon Jones ‘ COUNT District I~ Elaine Boyer
Chie Execatve Officer ng Ditiet 2- Sef Rader
. 3 % = Distt 3- Lary Johnson
: Dati 4 uel is
e District S~Lee May
- Distt 6 Kathie Gannon -
= ~~ Distriet 7 Connie Stokes
= DEKALB COUNTY.GEORGIA - -
. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS =
- REGULAR MEETING _
- - SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
ww-Pastor Vietor Tate ~
First Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church ~
A. INSPIRATIONAL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ~~ Burrell Ellis z
? a Commissioner District 4
PRESENTATIONS |. nennegneng nn Reverend Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr.
Department of Purchasing and Contracting
APPOINTMENTS - -
Cl. NONE ~~ -
D. -CONSENT AGENDA .
Airport eee
_ DL. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Lawrence H. Caghan
D2. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agrecment with Arnold I. Goldberg ~
D3. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Todd M. Kalish,
‘DA, Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Nathan (nmi) Metzger -
DS. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Mark A. Steele a
D6. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Joseph C. Tatum
E. PRELIMINARY ITEMS - a =
Amendment No 4 to Contract No. 98-7232 ACS Government Systems, Inc. ~Contexte
Solutions - DELETE - =
E2. Amendment No 5 to Contract No. 07-900966 ACS Government Systems, Inc. Software
Maintenance Renewal - DELETE
E3._ Information Systems Professional Services Contract (Amendment)Fr
G
~ F2. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Mark F. Dehler
Police
EA, Rescind Authorization to Issue Court Summons
ES. Swearing in of Code Enforcement Officers — Police Department
Finance I
E6. Employee & Retiree Voluntary Group Health Benefits for 2009
ADDENDA
EZ. Referendum Vote for General Obligation Bonds
E. .Countrywide Watershed Protection Plan Resolution
E9._ Purchase Property at the Rear of 0 Browns Mill Road, Project 8-12-08.1 ~
E10. Resolution Declaring a 90-day Moratorium Regarding the Acceptance, Review and - -
Processing of Stream Buffer Variance Applications - - ——
ELL Motion to Auld an Item from the Floor
_E12. Resolution Declaring a Thirty Day Extension to the One Hundred and ‘Twenty. Day
Moratorium Regarding Conservation Subdivision Sketch Plat Filing, Review,
Approval, and Permits for the Development and Construction of Conservation
Subdivisions Bae
“ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD a
EJ, Employee & Retiree Group Health, Dental and Life Benefits for 2009
3, Water and Sewer Rates
4, Amendment No. | to Contract No. 699267 Maintenance and Support Agreement for
County Network
ES, Approve Master Agreement among DeKalb County Department Authority of DeKalb
County and YMCA or Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. for Public-Private Partnership to
Building Wade Walker Center and Lease it and the Bransby Outdoor Center to the
~ YMCA through the Development Authority
6, Purchase Property at 1185 Rock Chapel Road (Bransby Outdoor YMCA Center),
Parcel ID #16-190-01-001
FZ. Reclassification of Deputy Director of Animal Services to an Assistant Police Chief
F8. Purchases if
-ADDENDUM
F8. Purchases -
Request the BOC io Rescind items F & F. These items were approved at the 8-26-08
BOC Meeting with the condition of removing the Additions to the Fleet. ~
New agenda items will be presented at the 9-23-08 BOC Meeting.
Items Deferred to Futu ti
1. NONE.
_ COMMENTS FROM THE BOARDG.
COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD. -
1. Commissioner Rader ~ remembered Elizabeth Andrews, the longest serving elected public official
in Georgia, passed away recently; thanked the following: all the citizens Who.came out to discuss the
Public mecting on Phase II Sewer Rehab project on Scott Blvd.; upcoming events: next Planning and
fanad Use Committee Meeting today, September 9 at 3:30 pm. Life Enrichment Services wal
folding a Fall Open House on Thursday, September 11 from 100 am -1230p.m; Dead fil, Red Devil
Dash will take place Saturday, September 13". Decatur's “Garden of Eatin featuring mouth-watering
Samples from over 25 Decatur restaurants and benefiting Decatur Cooperative Ministry will also be
held September 13 from 4-7pi Openit i
the Decatur Library, Wednesday, September 10" — October 18"; Concerts on the square in Decatur
“have started again, every Wednesday at noon and Saturday evening during the month of September;
community meetings; congratulated Ms. Flossie Greer on her 75! birthday, thanked the Lauren Park
Ntighborhood for inviting him out; Marta Quarterly Partnership mecting was held September 8, 2008;
September 13" invite everyone to come out for the annual DeKalb Walks at Arabia Mountain; Metro
Atlanta Bikers Charity Picnic will be on September 31 2008 at Salem Park, .
~ 3. Commissioner Elis ~ offered condolences to the family of Sarah Elizabeth Andrews, stated that she
Rabie Tambion of the community she served, especially the children of DeKalb County: congratulated
Rabie Tobert- Williams, the new President ofthe DeKalb Section of the National Council of Negro
Women... - :
4 Commissioner May — gave condolences to the family of Elizabeth Andrews who served on the
TA Board of Education as an at largé member and served on the DeKalb Scheel Bacal he a0, years -
~ District 9; stated that he and his wife spoke tothe Clark Atlanta University 2008-09 heaton Class
on Friday, August 22; attended the Grand Opening for the Java Delight Cafe, located in Trinity Office
Park; stated that on August 25-28" attended one of the most historical Democratic National FS
"Conventions as one of 57 district-tevel delegates for the Democratic Party supporting Barack Obama;
Saturday, August 23 met with the residents of Garden City Subdivision in Lithonlas Saturday, August -
30. attended the Grand Opening for Ella's Caring Hands Adult Dayeare at Decatur Bible Chapel 3355. ~
puapfinger Road, Lithonia, Georgia and Saturday, September 6 attended the Berry Hill HO Bloes
Party im Lithonia. Upeoming events: Saturday, September 1 13" will participate with Commissioner
Johnson at the DeKalb Walks; Wednesday, September 1 7 will speak at the Lithonia Chamber 7
Luncheon hosied at the Hyatt Place Hotel at Stonecrest, i:
5. Commissioner: Gannon — offered condolences to the Andrews Family and sated it was @ very - -
moving service for a great public servant; read a statement regarding the March round upH. — 10:00A.M. PUBLICHEARING =~
Citizens mas speak for or against an item that is considered by law to be a zoning ordinance and
each side will have ten minutes presents its ease. Citizens may also speak for oF against an item
‘that is placed on the public hearing agenda butis nota 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 ime in order to complete their fall presentation within the ten-minute
‘me allotment, or the five-minute time allotment. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time
_ has run out, the speaker will bé expected to immediately cease speaking and to leave the podium —~
‘area. Prior to speaking, please complete a speake? 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 coples are
for the planning director, the county attorney and the vlerk. 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 ne right of rebuttal.
Once the citizens have finished speaking, siaff shall make a recomméndation for action to the
commission. At this point, etizens are no longer allowed to speak tnléss called tothe podium by
«an individual commissioner to answer questions or provide information. When speaking, abways
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 toa Speaker will not be
~ permitted, but show of hands or quietly standing will be permited to show support for or ~
— apposition to a speaker's position.
“Commission Districts: 3.8 6
~ = HL. Rezone~ Ronald Debranski, II (decision only) =
‘Text Amendments
HQ. Text Amendment — Residential-Neighborhood Conservation District (R-NCD)
~~ HB. Text Amendment — Scottdale Overlay District (decision otily)
Public Works -Transportation —
H4. One Way Street - East Osborne Road -
f Commission Districts: 4&7 -
HS, Traffic Calming Petition - Danforth Way -
= + HG, “Trafic Calming Petition - Wynbrooke Parkviay
Commission Distr
HZ. Traffic Calming Petition -Newoastle Circle & Shannondale Lane
- - H8. Traffic Calming Petition - Rogers Crossing Drive
Resolution, Order & Declaration of Taking
19. Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking ~ Redan Road at Ellis Road and To
= -30083; 709.62 Square Feet of Temporary Easement, Own
[Commission Districts 5 & 7~Parcel #14] _ 2
1. APPEALS = . :
Appeal of Decision of Historic Preservation Commission Relating to Property at 2136
North Ponce de Econ Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307 — Druid Hills Historie District, byregularly scheduled commission meeting without regard o residence. Foe mann information about --
satan onPertunisy, please speak witha member of the Clerks su Ifyou would I ogi
sonorien comment concerning county-related service complaints, this wll help the governing -
10a speaker's position. i
I. Joe Arrington — 466 S. Rays Road, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083, spoke regarding conffic
‘Commissioners’ Mission Statement,
2. Heidi Pollyea- 721 Northem Avenue; Clarkston, Ga. 30021, thanked the Board of Commissioners
fr voting down the reclassification of Deputy Director of Animal Services :
3. John Steinichen — 1863 Merrimac Court, Atlanta, Ga, 30329, spoke regarding our environment; and
allocation of time-in speaking on items, 2 -
4. Viola Davis ~ 909 Rays Road, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083, spoke regarding Section 8 housing and
where they are being located. fe ee =
Keg OLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF ‘DISABILITY
sae peall County Government does not discriminate onthe bats of dlsabiliy in te atten fe access to, or treatment of
Sode0: soe sa PFOBFamS or activities, TheOMTce of Contract Compliance and EEO. 1500 cei Drive, Decatur, GA
Fogel aok37-4798 & TDD 404:371-7064, has been designated to coordinate compliance ona inn ‘non-diseriminati
tne anmrents contained in Section 38.107 of the Department of Justice regulations, late
{the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rights provided there under are any
‘notice is requested for special accommodations. eee -11:00 A.M. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC .
_ The Public Comments portion of this meeting is reserved exclusively for comments from
‘the public, and not forimmediate reply. Statements made during the Public Comments
portion do not necessarily reflect the Opinions of the Board or the Administration of
DeKalb County Government. ~~ oe -
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 o speaking, each speaker must please complete a speaker card and present ito the
~~ clerk before the beginning of the public comment partion of the meeting. The clerk will _
‘accept cards on a frst come first served basis. Speakers who are residents of DeKalb
County shall be allowed to speak before residents of ther 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 speake? cards but did not speak because of the time
‘allotment, wil 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. Ifyou would lke to fill out a
z ‘written comment concerning county-related service complaints, this will elp 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, ~~ _
‘ull 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 toa speaker’s postion.
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY __ ~~
The DeKalb County Government dogs not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, oF
treatment of employment in is programs or activities. ‘The Office of Contract Compliance and FEO, 1300 Commerce
rive, Decatur. GA 30030, 404-471-8795 & TDD 404-371-7064. has heen desionated to coardinaté camlinnce with theBoard of Commissioners
Distt | ~Flaine Boyer
Distiet2- JefTRader
Distiet3- Lamy Johnson =
District §- Burrell Elis
Distriet 5 - Lee May
Distiet 6» Kathie Gannon
Distiet 7- Connie Stokes
Vernon Jones
=~ Chior Exceutive Ofioor
- . DEKALB COUNTY GEORGIA 2
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 5 eee
REGULAR MEETING _. a
ate -AUGUST 26, 2008
_ A. INSPIRATIONAL wm Mr. Reggie Gay
= - Second Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE = ~ Larry Johnson
Commissioner District 3
NONE _
B. PRESENTATIONS ..
C. APPOINTMENTS --
Cl. NONE # = a
CONSENT AGENDA. --
. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2008 ee
Suvenile Court
-D2, "Acceptance of Grant Funds from the DeKalb County Department of Workforce
Development ‘
~~ Parks & Reereation
= = =D “Acceptance of $4,000.00 In
Police es
|. Aeceptance ~ United State Department of Justice FY 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial
ind Donation from Bowne Publishing
~ = Justice Assistance Grant Accrued Inferest 3
DS. Acceptance — United State Department of Justice FY 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial
7 Justice Assistance Grant Accrued Interest
D6. Additions to Authorized Vehicle Fleet - Drug Forfeiture Vehicles ~ Police DepartmentE
PRELIMINARY ITEMS - .
“Airport .
El. Lease with Jerry D. Elmore ae
District Attorney —
2. Request to increase Board of Equalization (“BOE”) Daily Compensation to $60 from
the Current Daily Rate of $40 -
Fire Rescue =
_ E3. Academie Education Program School Affiliation Agreement
cis
EA, Proposed Surplus Real Estate Declaration and Approval of Sale of Property Located at _
0 East Ponce De Leon Avenue _ 2
Police :
ES. Réclissification of Deputy Director of Animal Services to an Assistant Police Chief
Public Works
E6. “Appropriation of Matching Funds for Army Corps of Engineers Project
‘Workforce Development
EZ. Proposed Memorandum of Agreement with DeKalb Juvenile Court - July 1, 2008 —
June 30, 2009 a
ADDENDA ie Z -
_ E8. Moratorium of Acceptance of New Zoning Applications for the City of Dunwoody
9. Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Mark F. Dehler
E10. Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Georgia Commission for Service and
— Volunteerism :
ELL Workforce Investment Act Grant Funds for Adult Workers for PY 08 — July 1, 2008 =
June 30, 2010
E12. Workforce Investment Act Grant Funds for Dislocated Workers for PY 08 — uly 1,
2008 — June 30,2010
E13. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 900970 with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for
"Professional Engineering Services fot Design Services for Lower. crooked Creek
Pumping station Upgrade :
E14. Water and Sewer Rates ~
EIS. Amendment No. | to Contract No. 699267 Maifiteriance and Support Agreement for.
County Network
E16. Time Extension for Contract with Colorado Customware for Tax Assessor
Implementation Phase I and Phase ITT
Walker Center and Lease it and the Bransby
“YMCA through the Development Authority. =
ELS. Purchase Property at 1185 Rock Chapel Road (Bransby Outdoor YMCA Cehite),
Parcel ID #16-190-01-001ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD ~ aa
EL. Employee & Retiree Group Health, Dental and Life Benefits for 2009
Budgetary Resolution — Renewal & Extension Fund (#513) Water and Sewer,
Department of Watershed Mgmt
F3. Budgetary Resolution — Water and Sewer Operating Funds (#511) Department of
Watershed Management =
F4. Transfer of Funds for Completion of the Performing Arts Center
E5.- Purchases =
ADDENDUM. =
FS. Purchases = .
J. Redan Road at Panola Road Intersection Improvements
Items Deferred to Future Meetings nae iH
1. NONE” é
COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD