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January 9, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

Manuel J. Maloof Auditorium

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Agenda — 66 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 9:29
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 2 Administration: Michael Thurmond, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assistant/ Chief Operating Officer, Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, Viviane Ernstes, County Attorney
  4. B. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 17:37
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 31:58
  6. 5 The purpose of public comment is to allow the public to voice county-related requests, concerns or opinions during the Commission meeting. Speakers will only have the opportunity for one public comment per meeting. Public comments may be made in person or submitted by sending an email no longer than one page to PublicComments@dekalbcountyga.gov which must be received between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Only those emails received during the allotted time may be read aloud. Public comment emails received outside of the allotted time will be included in the public comment record for the next meeting after receipt of those emails. The body of your email must include your first and last name, followed by your address. By submitting an email for public comment at any time, you agree to have your name, address and email entered into the record/minutes.
  7. 6 Each in-person speaker must complete a speaker card and present it to the clerk before the beginning of the public comment portion of the meetingCards must be turned in to the clerk from the time the general meeting is convened (generally 9 A.M.) and by the beginning of public comment portion generally following presentations on the agenda. The clerk will accept cards on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior to the clerk’s call for public comment, in-person 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 in-person attendees 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. If time remains in the proscribed public comment portion of said meeting, email comments will be read into the record by the clerk or designee. Any remaining email public comments received between 9:00 am and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting not read into the record will be submitted into the minutes by the clerk or designee and shall be forwarded to each commissioner by email. Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, full address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language, holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position.
  8. D. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
  9. 8 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 present 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 n 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, a speaker shall complete a speaker card and present it when approaching the podium. If a speaker has any documents for the commissioners, the speaker shall 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. In all zoning ordinance and traffic calming cases, staff shall make their recommendation for action to the Commission first followed by applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item. 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. For all other items placed on the public hearing agenda, applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item shall speak first followed by opponents of the item. 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.
  10. 9 Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language will not be permitted. Holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position.
  11. 9 Public Comments: In Person
  12. 10 NONE
  13. 10 Public Comments: January 9, 2024- Read Emails
  14. E. APPEALS
  15. 12 NONE
  16. F. APPOINTMENTS
  17. 14 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  18. 15 Commission District(s): District 7 Appointment of Victoria Anglin to the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board Approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:33
  19. 16 ITEMS FOR RECORDING IN THE MINUTES
  20. 17 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  21. 18 Commission District(s): District 7 To Record the Appointment of Chris Anglin to the District 3 Community Council Approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:18
  22. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  23. 20 Airport
  24. 21 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Termination of Standardized Office Space Lease Agreement with Rodney L. Harper. There is no cost to the County. Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 59:48
  25. 22 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  26. 23 Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $11,000 from the District 2 Park Bond Account for the Mason Mill Turf Project Approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:52
  27. 24 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  28. 25 Commission District(s): District 7 To Appropriate A Total Of $30,000 From The District 7 Reserve For Appropriation To The National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Stone Mountain-Lithonia Chapter Approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:58
  29. 26 Commission District(s): District 7 To Appropriate A Total Of $10,000 From The District 7 Reserve For Appropriation To ASD Ministries Approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:13
  30. 27 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  31. 28 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of December 5, 2023. Approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:31
  32. 29 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of December 12, 2023 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:38
  33. 30 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of December 19, 2023 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:42
  34. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  35. 32 Board of Commissioners
  36. 33 Commission District(s): All Districts Nomination of a Presiding Officer Approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:21
  37. 34 Commission District(s): All Districts Nomination of a Deputy Presiding Officer Approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:39
  38. 35 Fire & Rescue Services
  39. 36 Commission District(s): All Ratification Contract No. 1197176 Medical Director Agreement (Multiyear) with The Emory Clinic, Inc. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 76:31
  40. 37 Public Works - Sanitation
  41. 38 Commission District(s): Commissions Districts 3 & 6 Seminole Road Landfill Phase 3 Unit 2 Cell Construction (Cells 3N, 4N & 5N) Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 77:46
  42. 39 Purchasing & Contracting
  43. 40 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  44. 41 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement for Public Safety Communications Technology and Hardware Solutions (Sourcewell Contract No. 042021-MOT): for use by the Marshal’s Office. This request seeks to purchase, from the competitively let Sourcewell contract, twenty-six (26) APX™ 6000 portable radios and accessories. Awarded to: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $135,912.14. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 79:25
  45. 42 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee ▶ jump to 79:44
  46. 43 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1283053 Purchase, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance & Repair of Propane Fuel Tanks (Annual Contract-2nd of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. This contract consists of purchasing and delivering propane gas to propane tanks at various locations in the County. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through February 28, 2025. Awarded to Blossman Gas Inc. of Georgia. Amount Not To Exceed: $50,000.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 79:46
  47. 44 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract No. 99999-SPD-SPD000155-0001 Truck Chassis and Truck Bodies: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. Consists of purchasing from the competitively let Statewide Contract to purchase one (1) truck with permanent stake body, liftgate and air compressor. This request will assist Fleet Management in handling roadside assistance requests and on-site tire replacements for DeKalb County Vehicles. Awarded to Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $152,813.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 81:43
  48. 45 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  49. 46 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1336274 Indoor and Outdoor Sports Surfaces, Repair and Renovation, and Gym Floor Refinishing (Interlocal BuyBoard Contract No. 641-21): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to be utilized by all County departments. This contract consists of the purchase of synthetic or natural sports fields, courts, or tracks to include job ordering contracting (JOC). This request seeks to increase contract funds to accommodate a change in the Mason Mill Park field’s subbase material. Awarded to: Cornerstone Sports Group c/o Controlled Products. Amount Not To Exceed: $22,824.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 82:57
  50. 47 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  51. 48 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract Nos.: 1176675 and 1272165 County Street and Roadway Litter Removal (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Sanitation and Beautification. These contracts consist of litter removal services at 40 locations within the County. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided forty-five (45) day contract term increase effective as of January 1, 2024. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and term through June 30, 2024. Awarded to Russell Landscape, LLC and American Eagle, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $561,625.22. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 83:14
  52. 49 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1281319 Sidewalks and Roadways (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Public Works - Transportation, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Roads & Drainage (R&D), and Fire Rescue Services (FR). This contract consists of sidewalks, drainage improvements, minor road improvements, bike lanes, multi-use trails, and curb and shoulder improvements. This request is to increase contract funds for the construction of a sidewalk at Spring Creek Road. Awarded to: DAF Concrete Amount Not To Exceed: $42,063.50. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 83:59
  53. 50 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order Nos. 1-2 to Contract No. 1352862 Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-S20200901-0007 Indefinite Quantity Construction (ezIQC®) Services: for use by Public Works- Sanitation. This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC for trash compactor removal and framing modifications at the North Transfer Station. This request seeks to increase the contract scope of work and funds. Awarded to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $410,687.75. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 86:02
  54. 51 WorkSource DeKalb
  55. 52 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS Acceptance of Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Rapid Response Grant for Dislocated Worker - Fiscal Year 2024 from the Technical College System of Georgia not to exceed $90,000. Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:56
  56. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  57. 54 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  58. 55 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appropriation of $6,884 from 2023 District 2 Youth Reserves for the Youth Aviation Program at Peachtree DeKalb Airport Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 88:12
  59. 56 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  60. 57 Commission District(s): District 4 Appropriate not to exceed $10,000 of Youth Violence Prevention Discretionary General Funds to Biplane Rides Over Atlanta for the PDK Youth Aviation Program. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 89:37
  61. 58 Voter Registration & Elections
  62. 59 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Addition to Fleet- Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) Deferred to the next meeting Pass
  63. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD ▶ jump to 91:31
  64. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  65. 62 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  66. 63 DeKalb County Government does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities or exclude them from participating in or receiving benefits of its services, programs, or activities, based on disability. Janet Essix, DeKalb County Government’s Employee Relations Manager and ADA Coordinator, is designated to coordinate the County’s compliance with Part 35 of the Department of Justice regulations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Janet Essix may be contacted at 1300 Commerce Drive, 1st Floor, Decatur, GA 30030, 404.371.2309, to request information about access for persons with disabilities to County services, programs and activities, or to discuss a grievance regarding an impediment to such access. Ten days’ notice is requested for special accommodations.