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FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
April 1, 2015
Fulton County Government Center
Assembly Hall
141 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
POST AGENDA MINUTES
This document is tentative, has not been ratified or approved by the Board of
Commissioners, and is not binding on the County or any officer.
Scheduled date for ratification: April 15, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John H. Eaves
10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Mark Massey, Clerk to the Commission
John H. Eaves, Chairman (District 7, At-Large)
Liz Hausmann, Vice-Chairman (District 1)
Bob Ellis, Commissioner (District 2)
Lee Morris, Commissioner (District 3)
Joan P. Garner, Commissioner (District 4)
Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., Commissioner (District 5)
Emma I. Darnell, Commissioner (District 6)
INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recited in unison.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Board of Commissioners
15-0255
Adoption of the Consent Agenda - (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
a. A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded
by Chairman Eaves to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended by
removing item #15-0262 for separate consideration and
correcting the Howard University Charter Day Proclamation as
requested by Commissioner Garner thereby changing 48th to
148th Charter Day.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Absent:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
b. A motion was made by Commissioner Morris and seconded
by Commissioner Garner to reconsider adoption of the Consent
Agenda.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Absent:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
c. A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded
by Commissioner Morris to adopt the Consent Agenda as
amended removing item #15-0262 for separate consideration.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Absent:
15-0256
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE
MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Proclamation recognizing "Atlanta Healthcare, Music and Gospel
Festival Appreciation Day." (Garner)
March 19, 2015
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Proclamation recognizing "Leadership North Fulton - Government
Day." (Hausmann)
March 19, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Howard University 148th Charter Day."
(Garner)
March 21, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Foreverfamily, Inc. Appreciation Day."
(Garner)
March 22, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Reverend Dr. J. Allen Milner Appreciation
Day." (Eaves)
March 28, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Conner Ellsworth Clark
Appreciation Day." (Eaves)
March 28, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Warren Mills Cherry
Appreciation Day." (Hausmann)
March 29, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Amaan Mitha Appreciation
Day." (Hausmann)
March 29, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Reverend James H. Sims Jr. Appreciation
Day." (Eaves)
March 29, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Chase Thomas Clark
Appreciation Day." (Eaves)
March 29, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Tyler James Wilson
Appreciation Day." (Eaves)
March 30, 2015
County Manager
15-0257
Request approval of the revised Severe Weather Policy. (APPROVED
UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Economic Development
15-0258
Request approval of a $4348.00 Grant Award from the ACCG Civic
Affairs Foundation for two 2015 Summer Student Interns in
sustainable economic development technologies, techniques,
strategies, projects and practices. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION
OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Health and Wellness
15-0259
Request approval to accept a donation of $40,000.00 from Lifeline
Animal Projects for landscaping and fencing work at the Fulton County
Animal Shelter located at 860 Marietta Blvd. N.W. The period of
performance ends on December 31, 2015. (APPROVED UPON
ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Information Technology
15-0260
Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
Microsoft to authorize Microsoft to use its third-party independent
contractor - Inviso, Corporation, (Bellevue, WA), to provide a data
assessment of Fulton County computer systems and approval to
accept this service from Microsoft, through Inviso, Corporation, valued
in an amount not to exceed $25,700.00, which shall be paid directly by
Microsoft to Inviso Corporation at no charge to Fulton County. The
MOU is effective through completion of the services. Effective dates:
Upon approval through December 31, 2015. (APPROVED UPON
ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Library, Arts & Culture
15-0261
Spreading on the minutes : Final Approval of Land Acquisition for
Library Capital Improvement Program, Phase I. (APPROVED UPON
ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Public Defender
15-0262
Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S.
State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law
Enforcement Affairs (INL) to provide training and consultation to new
and existing indigent defense programs in other countries. No County
match. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER GARNER.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded by
Commissioner Arrington to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Did not vote:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
Public Works/General Services
15-0263
Request approval of a Utility Easement Dedication between Fulton
County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and the Georgia
Power Company, for the purpose of installing electrical service lines as
required to provide electrical services for the new Northwest Branch
Library. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA)
Development Authority of Fulton County - TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal
Responsibility Act) - for Spreading on the Minutes
15-0264
Execution by Chairman John H. Eaves of TEFRA for documentation
pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Development Authority of
Fulton County - Spelman College Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
2015, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed
$55,000,000.00 (the "Bonds"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF
THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Board of Commissioners
15-0265
Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS
AMENDED)
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Commissioner Garner to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda as
amended by removing items #15-0284 , 15-0287; adding items
#15-0295, 15-0296 as requested by the County Manager, #150297 as requested by Commissioner Ellis, and item #15-0298 as
requested by Commissioner Morris.
a. The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Absent:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
LATER DURING THE MEETING:
b. A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Chairman Eaves to reconsider the Regular Meeting agenda to
move up items #15-0262 and #15-0288.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Did not vote:
15-0266
6 - Eaves, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington, Darnell
1 - Hausmann
Ratification of Minutes. (APPROVED)
Regular Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2015
Recess Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, March 18, 2015
Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, March 25, 2015
A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded by
Chairman Eaves to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Absent:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
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15-0267
Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates (PRESENTED)
Proclamation recognizing "National County Government Month."
(BOC/Eaves)
Proclamation recognizing "Christian City Appreciation Day." (Eaves)
Proclamation recognizing "AmeriCorps VISTA Appreciation Day."
(Eaves/Garner)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Board of Commissioners
15-0268
Public Comment - (CONDUCTED)
Citizens are allowed to voice County-related opinions, concerns,
requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission
meeting. Before speaking, each participant must fill out a speaker
card, located at the entry way, the podium, and the media and court
reporter tables. Speaker cards must be submitted to the Clerk’s staff,
who will accept them on a first-come, first-served basis. Once Public
Comment begins, speaker cards will no longer be accepted. Speakers
will be granted up to two minutes each, and Public Comment will
not exceed 15 minutes. Those who could not speak during Public
Comment will be allowed to speak first at a subsequent Board
meeting. For more information or to arrange a speaking date, contact
the Clerk’s Office.
18 Speakers: Ms. Chevelle Green (Officer Green’s Wife/Thanked
Fulton County);Ms. Allison Ashe (Covenant House); Mr. Quinnteris
Bussie (Covenant House); Ms. Patricia “M.” Ajike Williams (Yielded
time to Ms. Jordan); Ms. Henri Jordan (Justice/Injustice); Ms.
Collins Goss (Arts Community); Ms. Vangie Watkins (Legislative
Priorities); Mr. Sylvester Copeland (Government Harassment);
Minister Larry Ealy (General Announcement); Mr. Wayman Harley
(Yielded time to Mr. Harold Reid); Mr. Harold Reid (Right to Vote on
HB 514); Brother. Anthony Muhammad (Justice); Mr. Ron Shukur
(Justice); Ms. Yvonne Barber (Misconduct); Dr. Sonia FrancesRolle (Youth/Education Crisis); Mr. Gordon Rolle (Police); Mr.
Reginald Tatum (Chief Jones’ Replacement); Mr. Nate Dingle
(Appointment of Interim Police Chief).
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Police
15-0269
Special Event Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Permit – Public hearing
and request approval for Drinking Partners, LLC to allow the sale and
consumption of wine, malt beverages and distilled spirits on the
premises at a one- day concert (5/2/15) at Wolf Creek Amphitheater,
3025 Merk Road, College Park, GA 30349. (APPROVED)
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED
NO SPEAKERS
15-0270
Special Event Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Permit – Public hearing
and request approval for Drinking Partners, LLC to allow the sale and
consumption of wine, malt beverages and distilled spirits on the
premises at a one- day concert (5/9/15) at Wolf Creek Amphitheater,
3025 Merk Road, College Park, GA 30349. (APPROVED)
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED
NO SPEAKERS
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Commissioner Morris to approve items #15-0269-and #15-270.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)
15-0271
Presentation by MARTA General Manager/CEO Keith Parker.
(PRESENTED)
Board of Assessors
15-0272
Review: Status of the Board of Assessors office and update on their
practices and procedures. (Discussion to be held during lunch).
(DISCUSSED)
ITEM HEARD AT THE END OF THE MEETING.
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Vice-Chairman Hausmann and Commissioner Ellis requested a
report that quantifies staffing needs verses estimated revenue to
the county.
Zoning Public Hearing
Two Related Cases
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-0184
2015ZM-0003 SFC, Southeast quadrant to Campbellton Road (SR
166) and Cascade Palmetto Highway (SR 70) (DEFERRED FOR 30
DAYS) (PERMITTED TO WITHDRAW ON 4/1/15)
P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Denial
CLUP: N/A
Application by Hakim Hilliard for Alex Panjwani of Jupiter
Development, Inc. for VJ Tummala seeks a modification of zoning
petition Z74-053 SFC to amend condition 3 for the development of a
retail center with a convenience store with gas pumps. The subject
site containing approximately 2.597 acres zoned C-1 (Community
Business) pursuant to Z74-053 SFC is undeveloped and has
approximately 118.89 feet of frontage along the east side of Cascade
Palmetto Highway (SR 70) and approximately 235.62 feet of frontage
along the south side of Campbellton Road (SR 166), located in Land
Lot 53 & 60, District 9C, Fulton County, Georgia.
15-0185
2015VC-0002 SFC, Southeast quadrant to Campbellton Road (SR
166) and Cascade Palmetto Highway (SR 70) (DEFERRED FOR 30
DAYS) (PERMITTED TO WITHDRAW ON 4/1/15)
P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Denial - All Parts
CLUP: N/A
Application by Hakim Hilliard for Alex Panjwani of Jupiter
Development, Inc. for VJ Tummala seeks a 3-part concurrent variance
as follows: Part 1. Allow fuel pumps and associated canopies in front
of the building. (Article 12L.4, Section E.14) Part 2. Allow more than
50 percent of parking in front of a building. (Article 12L.4, Section G.1
& 3) Part 3. Allow an additional freestanding sign. (Article 33, Section
25.E.1)The subject site containing approximately 2.597 acres zoned
C-1 (Community Business) pursuant to Z74-053 SFC is undeveloped
and has approximately 118.89 feet of frontage along the east side of
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Cascade Palmetto Highway (SR 70) and approximately 235.62 feet of
frontage along the south side of Campbellton Road (SR 166), located
in Land Lot 53 & 60, District 9C, Fulton County, Georgia.
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED
4 Speakers: Mr. Hakim Hilliard (Applicant); Mr. Waymon Harley
(In Support of zoning); Ms. Natalie Dansberry (In Support of
Zoning); Ms. Allyson Dozier (Opposed of Zoning); Mr. Kenneth
Wise (Opposed of Zoning); Ms. Cynthia Turner (Opposed of
Zoning).
A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by
Commissioner Arrington to permit withdrawal for items #15-0184
and #15-0185.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
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NEW BUSINESS
15-0273
Case #2014Z -0013 SFC, Amendment to Article XXXIV of the Zoning
Resolution (APPROVED)
P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Approval
CLUP: N/A
CZB Recommendation: Approval
Approval: Ms. Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Mr. Clifton Jenkins, Ms. Rosemary
Lawson-Edge Mr. Wallace Linsey Sr., Mr. Bruce Moody, Ms. Susan
Maziar
Application by Fulton County to amend Article XXXIV of the Zoning
Resolution pertaining to Development Regulations to add cluster box
unit (CBU) standards for USPS delivery.
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED
1 Speaker: Ms. Vangie Watkins (In Support of Cluster Box Unit)
A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by
Commissioner Morris to accept/approve the recommendation of
staff and the CZB to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
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Two Related Cases
15-0274
2015U-0001 SFC Campbellton Fairburn Road (No Vote Taken)
P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Withdrawal
CLUP: N/A
CZB Recommendation: Approval Conditional
Approval: Ms. Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Mr. Clifton Jenkins, Ms. Rosemary
Lawson-Edge
Mr. Wallace Linsey Sr., Mr. Bruce Moody, Ms. Susan Maziar
Application by Barry Shaw of Tough Mudder LLC for Carl M.
Bouckaert of GAIA, LLC seeks a Use Permit for an outdoor event
(Article 19.4.19).
The subject 2,047.38 acre site has approximately 1,573.45 feet of road
frontage along the western side of Campbellton-Fairburn Road;
approximately 3,504.42 feet of road frontage along the western side of
Cochran Mill Road; approximately 4,989.49 feet of road frontage along
the northern side of Cedar Grove Road; approximately 6,212.98 feet of
road frontage along the northeastern side of Browns Lake Road and
approximately 6,849.43 feet of road frontage along the southwestern
side of Browns Lake Road, located in Land Lots 1 through 6; Land
Lots 19 through 29 and Land Lots 38 through 40, District 9C, Fulton
County, Georgia.
THE BOC DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION IN THIS AREA AS
ADVISED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY.
15-0275
2015VC-0001 SFC, Campbellton Fairburn Road (No Vote Taken)
P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Withdrawal – All Parts Conditional
CLUP: N/A
CZB Recommendation: Approval Conditional – All Parts
Approval: Ms. Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Mr. Clifton Jenkins, Ms. Rosemary
Lawson-Edge Mr. Wallace Linsey Sr., Mr. Bruce Moody, Ms. Susan
Maziar
Application by Barry Shaw of Tough Mudder LLC for Carl M.
Bouckaert of GAIA, LLC seeks the following 2-Part concurrent
variance: Part 1. Allow access from non-local streets (Article 19.4.19.
Section B.1.) Part 2. Delete requirement for fence around the event
(Article 19.4.19. Section B.2. The subject 2,047.38 acre site has
approximately 1,573.45 feet of road frontage along the western side of
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Campbellton-Fairburn Road; approximately 3,504.42 feet of road
frontage along the western side of Cochran Mill Road; approximately
4,989.49 feet of road frontage along the northern side of Cedar Grove
Road; approximately 6,212.98 feet of road frontage along the
northeastern side of Browns Lake Road and approximately 6,849.43
feet of road frontage along the southwestern side of Browns Lake
Road, located in Land Lots 1 through 6; Land Lots 19 through 29 and
Land Lots 38 through 40, District 9C, Fulton County, Georgia.
THE BOC DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION IN THIS AREA AS
ADVISED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY.
15-0276
2015Z-0001 SFC, Old National Highway (SR 279) (APPROVED)
P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Approval Conditional
CLUP: Consistent
CZB Recommendation: : Approval Conditional
Approval: Ms. Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Mr. Clifton Jenkins, Ms. Rosemary
Lawson-Edge Mr. Wallace Linsey Sr., Mr. Bruce Moody, Ms. Susan
Maziar
Application by Alex Strevel for Scott Henderson of Pro Manage Inc.,
seeks a rezoning from O-I (Office Institutional) to O-I (Office
Institutional) to allow the zoning district’s permitted uses within the
existing 2,772 square foot existing structure.
The 1.01 acre site has approximately 200 feet of road frontage along
the east side of Old National Highway, located in Land Lot 93, District
13 Fulton County, Georgia.
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED
1 Speaker Mr. Alex Strevel (Applicant)
A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by
Commissioner Garner to accept/approve recommendation of
staff to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
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COUNTY MANAGER - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Purchasing
15-0237
Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing – Finance, Cobb
County Government Contract 10-5489, Meter Reading Services in the
amount of $150,000.00 with Bermex, Inc. (Clinton Township, MI) to
provide water meter reading services for all Fulton County water and
sewer customers. Effective upon BOC approval through September
30, 2015. (HELD ON 3/18/15) (APPROVED ON 4/1/15)
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Commissioner Morris to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Did not vote:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
COUNTY MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS
County Manager
15-0277
Request approval of a pro bono agreement with Accenture to provide
facilitation services for the strategic planning retreat which will take
place at the Georgia Institute of Technology Hotel and Conference
Center on April 16, 2015. (APPROVED)
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Commissioner Garner to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
Finance
15-0278
Presentation of the April 2015 Budget Soundings. (PRESENTED)
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15-0279
Request approval of a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of
Fulton County, Georgia authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary
Offering Statement, Notice of Sale, and Official Bid Form for the 2015
Tax Anticipation Note. (APPROVED)
A motion was made by Commissioner Morris and seconded by
Commissioner Garner to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
15-0280
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
Request approval of the recommended plan designs for plan year
beginning January 1, 2016 for Health, Dental, Vision and the Medicare
Advantage Plan. Approval is needed for the Finance Department to
move forward with the development and release of the Request for
Proposals (RFPs) by Procurement. (APPROVED)
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Chairman Eaves to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Did not vote:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
Commissioner Arrington requested staff to ensure that
employees will have more than one choice/option.
Office of External Affairs
15-0281
Discussion: Legislative Update. (PRESENTED)
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Hausmann and seconded
by Chairman Eaves to reaffirm the BOC's position on HB 514
(City of South Fulton Referendum) supporting the citizens’ right
to vote on this issue.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
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Commissioner Arrington requested Ms. Jessica Corbitt and the
County Manager review and identify discrepancies in the library
bill and have the County Manager reach out to the Governor
regarding the bill before it is signed.
Commissioner Garner requested a copy of Senate Bill 4 (BeltlineUtility relocation costs) be distributed to the Board.
Planning and Community Services
15-0282
Request approval of notification to the City of Atlanta on the County’s
position regarding the annexation of approximately .5688 acre into
Atlanta. (OBJECTED ANNEXATION REQUEST)
A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by
Commissioner Morris to object.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
15-0283
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
Request approval of notification to the City of College Park on the
County’s position regarding the annexation of approximately 225.128
acres into College Park. (SUPPORTED ANNEXATION REQUEST)
A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by
Commissioner Ellis to support.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
Public Works/General Services - Land Division
15-0284
Request approval for the sale of 1175 Johnson Road (the Property) to
the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA). The 1.363-acre property is
improved with an 8145 square foot building. (REMOVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS
REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER.
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Purchasing
15-0285
Request spending authority - FC-6940, Pre-Employment and HAZMAT
Physicals and Drug Testing, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00
with Caduceus Occupational Medicine (Atlanta, GA) to provide preemployment physical and drug testing services. Effective upon BOC
approval. (APPROVED)
A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded
by Commissioner Garner to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
15-0286
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
Request approval to accept a name change and authorizing the
Department of Purchasing to reflect the name change of qPublic to
Schneider Engineering Corp. Effective upon BOC approval.
(APPROVED)
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Chairman Eaves to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
15-0287
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public
Works/General Services, RFP #09RFP08155K-DJ, Operations &
Maintenance Services for Fulton County Wastewater Facilities and
Pump Stations in the amount of $12,093,822.00 with Veolia Water
North America – South LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide operation and
maintenance services for the County’s wastewater facilities and pump
stations. This action exercises the first of a five year renewal option.
No renewal option remains. Effective dates: July 6, 2015 through July
5, 2020. (REMOVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS
REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Commissioners' Action Items
15-0206
Request approval to declare an emergency need for CJIS community
permitting the County Manager to enter an emergency contract not to
exceed $250,000.00 to provide emergency temporary project manager
capabilities, technical support and training; and transfer the CJIS
Director position from the County Manager back to IT (D63). This
position would be a dual report to IT and the CJIS Chair. (Arrington)
(HELD ON 3/4/15 AND 3/18/15) (WITHDRAWN ON 4/1/15)
A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded
by Chairman Eaves to permit withdrawal.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - NEW BUSINESS
Commissioners' Action Items
15-0288
Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the
Fulton County Board of Commissioners to execute an amendment to
that certain Intergovernmental Agreement between Fulton County, the
City of Atlanta, and the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation
Authority for the purpose of authorizing the Atlanta Fulton County Zoo,
Inc. to enter into a temporary construction easement to facilitate the
construction of the reptile habitat at Zoo Atlanta, to allow expansion of
Zoo Atlanta to include the Atlanta Cyclorama building, and to allow
inclusion of a new African Savanna Elephant habitat, and for other
purposes. (Arrington/Garner) (APPROVED)
HEARD AFTER ITEM #15-0262.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded by
Commissioner Arrington to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
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15-0289
Request approval of a Resolution to modify existing Internal Audit
Legislation. (Ellis) (HELD)
Commissioner Garner requested that the Board be provided with
examples of Internal Audit structures from other jurisdictions.
Commissioners' Discussion Items
15-0290
Discussion: IT Audit Report. (Garner) (DISCUSSED)
15-0291
Discussion: FRESH Grants application process and expected
outcomes. (Eaves) (DISCUSSED)
Chairman Eaves requested the County Manager to evaluate the
FRESH Grants application process to determine its overall
effectiveness and impact on the community.
15-0292
Discussion: Developing a recommendation for adoption and
implementation of a Fraud Hotline. (Ellis) (DISCUSSED)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Commissioners' District Appointments
15-0293
F.R.E.S.H. (FULTON ROUNDTABLE EXPANDED SERVICES
HEADQUARTERS) CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD (APPROVED)
Each District Commissioner appoints three members from within their
Districts. This Community Advisory Board, appointed by the Board of
Commissioners, represents six (6) district areas in Fulton County.
Term = 1 Year
VACANT (Eaves)
VACANT (Eaves)
VACANT (Eaves)
VACANT (Morris)
VACANT (Arrington)
VACANT (Arrington)
VACANT (Darnell)
Terms below expired: 12/31/2014
Mr. Mose James (Arrington)
Ms. Liz Coyle (Garner)
Ms. Stephanie Flowers (Garner)
Dr. Amelia Langston (Garner)
Commissioner Arrington nominated Mr. Clinton Dye, III to replace
Mr. Mose James for a District appointment to a term ending
December 31, 2015 and Mr. Brian Poe for a vacant District
appointment to a term ending December 31, 2015.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Commissioner Morris to approve items #15-0293 and #15-0297.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Did not vote:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
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EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Board of Commissioners
15-0294
Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney),
real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Eaves).
(APPROVED)
PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING
LITIGATION, PERSONNEL AND REAL ESTATE: Chairman Eaves,
Vice-Chairman Hausmann, Commissioners Ellis, Morris, Garner,
Arrington, and Darnell; County Manager Dick Anderson; County
Attorney R. David Ware; and Clerk to the Commission Mark
Massey.
PRESENT IN THE SECOND EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING
PERSONNEL: Chairman Eaves, Vice-Chairman Hausmann,
Commissioners Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington, and Darnell.
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Hausmann and seconded
by Chairman Eaves to close for Executive Session.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,
Darnell
ADDED TO THE MEETING
ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA
15-0295
County Manager’s Item – Request ratification of an emergency
procurement - Department of Information Technology, to retain
professional services resources in an amount not to exceed
$848,800.00 for calendar year 2015 through December 31, 2015.
(APPROVED)
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Chairman Eaves to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Did not vote:
4 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris
3 - Garner, Arrington, Darnell
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15-0296
County Manager’s Item – Request approval of a recommended
proposal - Sheriff’s Office, RFP #15RFP1022015B-WL, Jail Staffing
Analysis & Assessment with Carter Global Associates, LLC (Atlanta,
GA) in the amount of $365,910.00 to conduct Phases 1 and 2 of a
comprehensive assessment of the staffing levels of Jail Operations,
Court Services, Law Enforcement and Administrative Divisions of the
Sheriff's Office. The contract will commence as of the date of the
issuance of the Notice to Proceed and will terminate upon submittal of
the Final Report. The Draft Report shall be due 120 days after the
Notice to Proceed is issued. The Final Report shall be due 160 days
after the Notice to Proceed is issued. In no event shall the contract
exceed 180 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
(APPROVED)
A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by
Commissioner Garner to approve.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Did not vote:
5 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner
2 - Arrington, Darnell
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15-0297
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD
(APPROVED)
The seven (7) members of this board are appointed directly from the
County governing authority, effective July 1, 1994, as a result of
Senate Bill 469. If the County Governing authority fails to make an
appointment within 90 days after the vacancy occurs, the DHR
Commissioner is authorized to make the appointment. Incumbents
whose terms have expired continue to serve until a successor is
appointed.
The Official Code of Georgia does not provide any guidance for
determining which Commissioner should nominate an appointee in the
event of a vacancy. However, the Board of Commissioners adopted a
policy at the Recess Meeting, September 18, 1991, item #91-FM-150,
assigning one position on the DFACS board to each Commission
district.
Term = 5 Years staggered terms
Terms below expired: 6/30/2011
VACANT (Eaves)
VACANT (Arrington)
Term below expired: 6/30/2013
VACANT (Ellis)
Term below expired: 6/30/2014
Mrs. Alethea Boone (Darnell)
Commissioner Ellis nominated Ms. Valerie Rogers for a vacant
District appointment to a term ending June 30, 2018.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by
Commissioner Morris to approve items #15-0293 and #15-0297.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yeas:
Did not vote:
6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington
1 - Darnell
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15-0298
COMMISSIONERS' ITEM - DISCUSSION: Property tax exemptions
based on GA taxable income. (Morris) (DISCUSSED)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
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