DeKalb County public meetings in 2020

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and land use amendments for a new apartment and retail complex. The agenda also includes reviews of several county contracts and the 2021 Zoning Calendar.

• Rezoning request for 264 apartments and retail space at 2814 Clairmont Road
• $2,419,769.60 contract for police records management software maintenance
• $1,750,000 proposal for the Unified 2050 Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• $650,000 contract for emergency medical supplies for Fire Rescue
• $950,000 change order for architectural and engineering design services

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and quarterly briefings from MARTA and Decide DeKalb. The meeting also includes discussions regarding proposed settlements for lawsuits filed by SSJK Enterprises, LLC and Atlanta Wholesale Co., LLC.

• Proposed settlement with SSJK Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Dream Wireless
• Proposed settlement with Atlanta Wholesale Co., LLC
• MARTA Quarterly Briefing
• Decide DeKalb Quarterly Briefing

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via teleconference and reviewed the proposed executive agenda for the December 8, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed agenda items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to committees for further review. No final votes were taken; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Accepted two traffic calming petitions (Skyhaven Rd, Boulder Vista Dr) to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted termination and new T-hangar lease agreements at DeKalb Peachtree Airport to consent agenda
• Accepted $320,000 amendment for Decatur Christian Towers senior housing contract to BOC agenda
• Accepted pension code amendment for retiree benefit increase to consent agenda
• Accepted K-9 Indi official retirement to handler Sgt. Norman R. Larsen to consent agenda
• Accepted $1.5M Atlanta Braves Foundation donation for Gresham Park baseball field renovations to consent agenda
• Accepted $300,000 appropriation for District 2 sidewalks to consent agenda
• Accepted 2021 meeting calendar to consent agenda

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission is considering several new zoning and land use applications. These include requests for a child caring institution, personal care homes, and a new Quik Trip convenience store. The commission will also review text amendments to the county's zoning ordinance.

• Rezoning of 1014 Elder Lane for a 230-unit townhome development
• Special Land Use Permit for a Quik Trip convenience store at Memorial Drive and Collingwood Drive
• Special Land Use Permit for a child caring institution at 5797 Marbut Road
• Rezoning of 4549 Erskine Road and 1247 Oakmont Drive for up to 63 single-family homes
• Text amendments to the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance regarding dimensional requirements and self-storage

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the I-285 Eastside Express Lanes and review upcoming legislative agendas. The meeting also includes an item to accept an easement donation from Preferred Materials, Inc. for a walking trail development.

• Acceptance of easement donation at 1080 Moreland Industrial Blvd NE, 100 Donzi Lane, and 2546 Donzi Lane for a pedestrian walking trail
• Discussion regarding I-285 Eastside Express Lanes with Sycamore Consulting
• Introduction of DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed legislative items, including traffic calming petitions and airport lease terminations. The meeting also covers significant contracts for fire services and community development programs. Additionally, commissioners will review upcoming agenda items for the Board of Commissioners.

• Construction contract for Fire Station No. 7 not to exceed $5,068,409.23
• Purchase of two 100 ft. aerial fire trucks for up to $2,779,574.06
• Traffic calming petitions for Laurel Ridge Drive and Rockbridge Heights Drive
• Contract for administering a small business revolving loan fund with ACE
• Rezone application for multi-family units on Memorial Drive

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via Zoom and reviewed the proposed executive agenda for the October 27, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to committees for further review. No final votes were taken; the committee's role was to set the agenda and refer items.

• Accepted small box discount store moratorium extension to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted two traffic calming petitions (Laurel Ridge Drive/Larch Lane, $29,570; Rockbridge Heights Drive, $14,980) to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted street light special tax district for East Ponce De Leon Ave and Mountain Industrial Blvd to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted $4,773,306 COVID-19 response grant from Center for Tech and Civic Life to BOC preliminary agenda
• Accepted contract with Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs for revolving loan fund to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS committee
• Accepted purchase of decontamination unit with coronavirus funds to BOC agenda, assigned to ERPS committee
• Accepted $5,068,409.23 construction contract for Fire Station No. 7 to Lichty Commercial Construction, assigned to ERPS committee
• Accepted $2,779,574.06 purchase of two aerial fire trucks from Sutphen Corporation, assigned to OPS committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2020 legislative year and discuss proposed priorities for 2021. Proposed items include tax reforms, public health funding, and new requirements for public safety officers.

• Renewal of sales tax exemption for nonprofits
• Public Health Funding and Tax Abatement Reform
• Requirement for Public Safety Officers to wear body cameras
• Transparency policy for Public Safety Officer complaints
• Amendment to Organizational Act Section 13A regarding vacancies

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review multiple requests to use federal Coronavirus Relief funds for community programs and food security. The meeting includes public hearings on traffic calming projects and a new restaurant permit. Additionally, the board will consider rezoning seven parcels on Memorial Drive for high-density residential development.

• Traffic calming petitions for Summitridge Dr ($24,600), Cedar St ($30,050), and Goodfellows Rd ($34,450)
• Special Land Use Permit for Jamba Juice & Auntie Anne’s at 2933 N. Druid Hills Road
• Rezoning seven parcels on Memorial Drive to allow high-density residential development
• Appropriation of up to $500,000 in federal funds for food and housing relief in District 4
• $400,000 CARES Act appropriation for District 2

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and upcoming meeting agendas. The agenda includes a proposed settlement for a lawsuit by Moreland Investments, LLC. Additionally, the board will consider exchanging approximately 40 acres in Intrenchment Creek Park for adjacent property.

• Proposed settlement of Moreland Investments, LLC’s lawsuit against DeKalb County
• Land exchange of approximately 40 acres in Intrenchment Creek Park for approximately 52.9 acres of adjacent property
• Review of the proposed October 13, 2020, Executive Agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the October 13, 2020, Board of Commissioners meeting. This includes public hearings for traffic calming projects and the acceptance of federal grants for fire and rescue services. The agenda also covers various county service contracts and engineering agreements.

• Acceptance of FEMA grants totaling $6,648,751.82 for Fire & Rescue Services
• Proposed traffic calming petitions for Summitridge Dr, Cedar St, and Goodfellows Rd/Smithsonia Dr
• Contract change order for Oracle Cloud Services not to exceed $853,508.40
• Engineering services contract for public works transportation up to $3,500,000
• Awarding of 2020 Human Services Grants to local non-profits at a cost of $617,808

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including public hearing items for traffic calming petitions and a street light district, as well as consent items for grants, contracts, and CARES Act fund appropriations. No final decisions were made; all items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with some assigned to committees for further review.

• Accepted traffic calming petitions for Summitridge Dr, Cedar St, and Goodfellows Rd to BOC agenda (public hearing)
• Accepted street light special tax district for Avondale East 1 & 2 to BOC agenda (public hearing)
• Accepted termination of T-hangar lease agreements with five individuals to BOC agenda (consent)
• Accepted CTCL COVID-19 Response Grant to BOC agenda (consent)
• Accepted WIFIA loan agreement final interest authorization to BOC agenda (consent)
• Accepted 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant ($809,641.82) and SAFER Grant ($5,839,110) to BOC agenda (consent)
• Accepted Human Services Grants ($617,808) and Victim Assistance Grants ($139,644) to BOC agenda (assigned to PECS committee)
• Accepted multiple CARES Act fund appropriations for districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 to BOC agenda (consent)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board will review several deferred residential subdivision requests and new mixed-use development proposals. Additionally, officials will consider amending the 2035 Comprehensive Plan to include a revitalization plan for Memorial Drive.

• Rezoning of seven parcels on Memorial Drive for multi-family units
• Mixed-use development proposal at 2814 Clairmont Road
• New drive-through restaurant at 2933 N. Druid Hills Road
• Expansion of Embry Hills Church of Christ sanctuary and parking
• Amending the 2035 Comprehensive Plan to include Memorial Drive Revitalization

Board of Commissioners

The Board is holding public hearings on pension benefit increases and several traffic calming petitions. Members are also reviewing large-scale allocations of CARES Act funding for public health and family services. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions regarding water infrastructure loans and a property sale to the City of Tucker.

• Public hearing on increasing monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees
• $29,565.00 traffic calming petition for Kingsbrook Blvd
• $6,000,000 CARES Act allocation for public health services
• $275,000 CARES Act allocation for DFCS General Assistance
• Sale of 1.11 acres at 4316 Church Street to the City of Tucker

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session covering committee reports, the Memorial Drive Masterplan Study, and a MARTA quarterly briefing. The agenda also includes discussions regarding proposed settlements for litigation involving Flexible Metal, Inc. and AssetWorks, LLC.

• MARTA Quarterly Briefing
• Memorial Drive Masterplan Study
• Proposed settlement: Flexible Metal, Inc. litigation
• Proposed settlement: AssetWorks, LLC lawsuit
• Tax Commissioner’s Assistance Proposal

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed allocations of CARES Act funding for public health and family assistance. The agenda also includes discussions on technology contracts, senior meal services, and traffic calming petitions.

• Proposed $6,000,000 CARES Act allocation for Priority 1 Public Health Services
• Proposed Oracle HCM Cloud system implementation contract up to $7,645,000
• Proposed senior meal services contract up to $436,883 with Meals On Wheels Atlanta
• Traffic calming petition for Kingsbrook Blvd costing $29,565
• Acceptance of a $641,382 grant for the MIECHV program

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via teleconference and reviewed a tentative agenda for the September 22, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. The committee accepted numerous items to the BOC agenda, including three CARES Act funding allocations (totaling $6,275,000 for immediate needs, eligible programs, and DFCS), three traffic calming and street light petitions, and multiple contract awards and grant acceptances. No final votes were taken; all items were accepted for further consideration by the full Board.

• Accepted CARES Act funding items to BOC agenda: $6,000,000 for Priority 1 Public Health Services, $275,000 for DFCS General Assistance, and an appropriation for eligible programs (2020-1094, 2020-1108, 2020-1107)
• Accepted three traffic calming/street light petitions to BOC agenda for public hearing: Kingsbrook Blvd ($29,565), Harcourt Dr ($15,100), and Cedar Crest Way area (2020-0188, 2020-0235, 2020-0281)
• Accepted two standardized T-hangar lease agreements with Ryan Funk and William V. McAleer to BOC consent agenda (2020-1048, 2020-1051)
• Accepted contract awards to BOC agenda: Oracle HCM Cloud implementation with Deloitte ($7,645,000), SIEMS implementation with SHI International ($150,670), and Meals On Wheels Atlanta for senior meals ($436,883)
• Accepted grant acceptance to BOC agenda: $641,382 from Georgia DPH for MIECHV program (2020-1049)
• Accepted property sale authorizations to BOC agenda: 4316 Church Street to City of Tucker, and six unredeemed property sales (2020-1119, 2020-0953-0958)
• Accepted loan authorizations to BOC agenda: WIFIA and GEFA SRF loans for water infrastructure (2020-1072, 2020-1077, 2020-1078)
• Accepted multiple contract renewals and change orders to BOC agenda, including traffic signal equipment ($525,000), ferric chloride ($850,000), and fence/gate installation ($705,000)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits for certain retirees. The agenda also includes the acceptance of several federal grants for victim services and senior care. Additionally, the board will review various contracts for police software and equipment maintenance.

• Public hearing on increasing monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees
• Appropriation of federal coronavirus relief funds for food security and technology in District 1
• Purchase of FLOCK cameras for high-crime locations in District 4
• Acceptance of $648,006 Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) grant to the District Attorney’s Office
• $903,370 contract for engine and generator maintenance and repair services

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review committee reports and the CARES Act spending overview. The meeting also includes a review of the Georgia State University Dollar Store Study.

• Georgia State University - Dollar Store Study
• CARES Act Spending Overview
• Review of proposed September 8, 2020, Executive Agenda
• Decide DeKalb Quarterly Review

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits for certain retirees. The meeting also includes discussions on various service contracts and the distribution of federal CARES Act funds between DeKalb County and the City of Brookhaven.

• Proposed public hearing to increase monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees
• Acceptance of $594,466.69 in CARES Act funding for senior case management, meals, and transportation
• Multiyear contract for general contractor services not to be exceeded by $5,910,000
• Change order for Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant roof replacement up to $1,748,323
• Acceptance of various Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) grants for the District Attorney’s Office

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via teleconference on September 1, 2020, with all seven commissioners present. The committee reviewed and accepted numerous agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including contracts, grants, and intergovernmental agreements. One item, the 1634 Briarcliff Road Acquisition (2020-1027), was withdrawn. The meeting was primarily procedural, with no final votes taken on the items discussed.

• Accepted agenda items for the September 8 BOC meeting, including a $594,466.69 CARES Act grant for senior services (2020-0881)
• Accepted a $648,006 VOCA grant to the District Attorney's Office (2020-1029)
• Accepted a $197,500 state award for DeKalb County Accountability Courts (2020-1001)
• Accepted a contract with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta for a Micro-Enterprise Program, not to exceed $115,000 (2020-0896)
• Accepted a $3,215,688 contract for twelve CNG-driven trucks for sanitation services (2020-0789)
• Withdrew item 2020-1027 for the 1634 Briarcliff Road Acquisition
• Accepted a resolution to appropriate federal CARES Act funds for District 1 community organizations (2020-1066)
• Accepted a $1,748,323 change order for roof replacement at the Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant (2020-0513)

Special Called Meeting

The meeting includes a review of CARES Act spending and eleven intergovernmental agreements for distributing federal funds to several DeKalb County cities. Commissioners will also discuss the Georgia State University Dollar Store Study and upcoming meeting agendas.

• Eleven IGAs for CARES Act fund distribution among DeKalb County and several cities
• Georgia State University - Dollar Store Study
• Review of proposed September 8, 2020, agendas

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted multiple agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including contracts for water and sewer construction, PDK runway improvements, and software purchases. No final votes were taken; items were assigned to committees for further review.

• Accepted $22.7M water/sewer construction change order to BOC agenda (PWI committee)
• Accepted $3.07M PDK runway incursion mitigation contract to BOC agenda (PWI committee)
• Accepted $3.2M CNG truck purchase to BOC agenda (OPS committee)
• Accepted $10.2M Microsoft enterprise software agreement to BOC agenda (OPS committee)
• Accepted $1.2M Cisco backup system purchase to BOC agenda (OPS committee)
• Accepted $150K domestic violence contract to BOC agenda (PECS committee)
• Accepted $115K micro-enterprise program contract to BOC agenda (PECS committee)
• Accepted appointment of Kwasi Obeng as Chief of Staff to BOC agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a COVID-19 response presentation and several contract renewals. Items include zoning modifications for single-family lots on Chamblee Tucker Road and various county service contracts. The meeting also includes the consideration of airport safety improvements and grant acceptances.

• Zoning modification at 4575 Chamblee Tucker Road to allow four single-family lots
• $3,074,888 contract for runway incursion mitigation at DeKalb Peachtree Airport
• $2,720,770 contract for roof maintenance and repair services
• Acceptance of a $224,081 Justice Assistance Grant for the District Attorney
• $500,000 change order for IT technology solutions and hardware

Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive a presentation on the COVID-19 response from CEO Michael Thurmond. Public hearings are scheduled regarding property rezoning at 3559 Sherrydale Lane and a small box store moratorium extension. The agenda also includes several grant approvals for juvenile and adult courts.

• Rezoning of 3559 Sherrydale Lane to a conservation community
• Small Box Discount Store Moratorium Extension
• $7,500,000 contract renewal for automobiles, vans, and trucks
• $447,748 grant award for Juvenile Court’s Commitment Alternative Program
• $430,100 change order for property tax billing systems

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review an update on the CARES Act Small Business Loan Program. The meeting includes discussions on amending the face covering ordinance regarding penalties, fines, and exceptions for conscientious objectors. The agenda also features a DeKalb Board of Education budget resolution.

• Amendment to mask ordinance penalty provisions (2020-0848)
• CARES Act Small Business Loan Program update
• 2020 DeKalb Board of Education Budget Resolution

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed contracts for software, vehicles, and equipment. The agenda includes a CARES Act update on small business loans and several grant approvals for various courts. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a rezoning request for 3559 Sherrydale Lane.

• Microsoft Enterprise Software contract up to $10,226,232.48
• Vehicle and truck purchase renewal up to $7,500,000.00
• Landfill Compactor Tractor purchase for $1,126,995.00
• Rezoning request for 3559 Sherrydale Lane
• Juvenile Court grant of $447,748

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the July 28, 2020 Board of Commissioners agenda, including a proposed public hearing on extending the small box discount store moratorium and a CARES Act small business loan program update. Several contracts and grants were accepted for committee assignment or consent, but no final votes were taken at this meeting.

• Accepted small box discount store moratorium extension for public hearing
• Accepted reappointments to DeKalb Community Service Board (Quintyne, Towhey, Martin)
• Accepted $7.5M vehicle purchase contract renewal for Public Works
• Accepted $10.2M Microsoft enterprise software agreement
• Accepted $1.13M landfill compactor tractor purchase
• Accepted $447,748 juvenile court grant for Commitment Alternative Program
• Accepted $200,925 adult felony drug court grant
• Accepted $915,282.61 elevator maintenance change order

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a 2020 budget revision and ad valorem tax millage rates. The meeting includes discussions on the appropriation of $32,620,496 from the CARES Act to DeKalb County municipalities. Additionally, officials will provide updates on the COVID-19 response.

• $32,620,496 CARES Act appropriation to municipalities throughout DeKalb County
• Rezoning and special land use permit for senior housing at 3383, 3393, and 3391 Kensington Road and 4200 Memorial Drive
• $183,600 contract for E911 software maintenance with Priority Dispatch Corporation
• $63,000 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award
• Pension Code amendment to provide a 2% cost of living increase for eligible retirees

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission is reviewing several applications for rezoning and land use modifications. These proposals include new residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and a text amendment regarding veterinary clinics.

• Rezoning for 164-lot subdivision at 1467, 1503 & 1513 Stephenson Road
• Text amendment to allow veterinary clinics in MU-4 and MU-5 districts
• Special Land Use Permit for up to three drive-throughs on Wesley Chapel Road
• Rezoning at 4575 Chamblee Tucker Road to allow four single-family lots
• Rezoning at 2017 Memorial Drive for four single-family attached townhomes

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via teleconference on July 7, 2020, to review the proposed executive agenda for the July 14 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed agenda items were accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned to various committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Accepted 2020 Budget Revision and Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates to BOC agenda (public hearing)
• Accepted appointment of Matthew Stoddard to Historic Preservation Commission to BOC agenda
• Accepted $32,620,496 CARES Act appropriation to municipalities to BOC agenda
• Accepted City of Pine Lake HUD Urban County inclusion to BOC agenda
• Accepted COVID-19 Citizens Assistance Program grant item to BOC agenda
• Accepted change order for emergency meals for seniors to BOC agenda
• Accepted Firefighters Grant (AFG-S) acceptance to BOC agenda
• Accepted multiple purchasing and contracting items to BOC agenda

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is reviewing several zoning and land use applications. These include requests for residential rezonings, special land use permits for businesses, and modifications to existing development conditions. Some items were previously denied or deferred by the Planning Commission.

• Rezoning seven parcels on Memorial Drive for 448 multi-family units
• Special Land Use Permit for a bank with drive-through at 3585 Memorial Drive
• Rezoning for five urban single detached units at 2573 North Druid Hills Road
• Modification to increase townhomes from 51 to 57 on Mountain Drive
• Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive-through at 2550 Lawrenceville Highway

Special Called Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural items to convene and adjourn an executive session for personnel purposes. No other business is listed.

• Executive session for personnel purposes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the 2020 budget revision and ad valorem tax millage rates. The agenda also includes several items related to COVID-19 response, including funding for food banks and police services. Additionally, the board will consider various service contracts and a resolution regarding public health.

• Public hearing on 2020 Budget Revision and Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates
• $600,000 appropriation to Atlanta Community Food Bank via CARES Act
• Motorola SmartZone Trunked System contract change order up to $3,636,651
• Resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in DeKalb County
• $823,961 in Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for Police Services

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting consists of procedural items, including committee reports and reviews of upcoming agendas. The agenda also includes the convening and adjournment of an executive session.

• The agenda contains only procedural items and agenda reviews.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. Key discussions include public hearings on budget revisions and tax millage rates. The agenda also includes several contract reviews ranging from police radio maintenance to large-scale pavement repairs.

• Public hearing on 2020 Budget Revision and Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates
• $3,636,651.00 Motorola SmartZone radio system contract change order
• $11,371,000.00 asphaltic concrete pavement repairs contract
• $823,961.00 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for Police Services
• $150,000 appropriation from District 6 Reserve for homelessness services

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a 2% cost-of-living increase for certain retirees. The meeting includes discussions regarding potential mask-wearing policies for county employees and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the board will review rezoning applications for senior housing at Kensington Road and Memorial Drive.

• Rezoning application for up to 200 senior housing residences
• Ordinance for a 2% cost-of-living increase for eligible retirees
• $363,316.00 contract for a truck tractor for Public Works-Sanitation
• $259,001.53 contract for HPE software and maintenance support
• Discussion of mask-wearing policies for county employees and businesses

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning and land use applications. These include proposals for a large multi-family complex, senior housing, and a special event facility. The commission will also consider requests for new commercial uses and residential density changes.

• Rezoning seven parcels on Memorial Drive to allow 448 multi-family units
• Special Land Use Permit for a bank with a drive-through at 3585 Memorial Drive
• Proposed senior housing for up to 200 residents at Kensington Road and Memorial Drive
• Rezoning at 4201 Panthersville Road for a special event facility
• Modification of development conditions for townhomes on Mountain Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items and contracts before they move to the Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes public hearings on pension amendments, airport lease agreements, and various county service contracts. Discussions also cover wastewater management and sanitation infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing for a 2% cost of living increase in the DeKalb County Pension Code
• $7,941,155.75 contract for construction at the Seminole Road Landfill
• $25,922,877.00 contract for Consent Decree Program Management Services
• $363,316.00 purchase of truck tractors for Public Works-Sanitation
• Sale of unredeemed property interests in Lithonia and Atlanta

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via teleconference and reviewed the proposed executive agenda for the June 9, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed agenda items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to committees for further review. No final votes were taken; the committee's role was to set the agenda.

• Accepted 2% COLA pension amendment to BOC agenda (public hearing)
• Accepted rezoning for 200 senior housing units at Kensington Road/Memorial Drive (public hearing)
• Accepted SLUP for senior housing at same location (public hearing)
• Accepted 4 airport lease agreements to consent agenda
• Accepted $46,778.05 change order for LSBE certification services (to FAB)
• Accepted $259,001.53 HPE software license agreement (to OPS)
• Accepted $363,316.00 for two CNG truck tractors (to OPS)
• Accepted $7,941,155.75 change order for Seminole Road Landfill cell construction (to PWI)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is reviewing several zoning applications and amendments. These include requests for residential rezonings, a self-storage facility, and a drive-through restaurant. The board will also consider changes to the Kensington-Memorial Drive Overlay District.

• Rezoning 2061 & 2067 Windyhill Road for a 25-unit single-family development
• Rezoning 5636 Redan Road for a self-storage facility
• Amendment to Kensington-Memorial Drive Overlay District to allow automotive rental
• Rezoning 879 & 894 Porter Road for a 70-unit luxury townhome community
• Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant at 1250 Moreland Avenue

Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive a presentation on the COVID-19 response from CEO Michael Thurmond. The agenda includes several large equipment contracts and the acceptance of federal workforce grants. Public hearings have been postponed due to technology issues.

• Acceptance of WIOA grants up to $4,296,378
• Purchase of five 8 cubic yard wheel loaders for $1,998,500.00
• Contract for sanitary sewer chemical root control up to $1,800,000.00
• Atlanta Regional Commission grant for DeKalb Senior Services ($133,510.72)
• Resolution to request state-wide online voting

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on May 19, 2020, primarily to review agendas and receive briefings, including a MARTA quarterly briefing and a COVID-19 response update. The board approved four procedural motions to convene the special meeting, enter and adjourn executive session, and adjourn the meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved motion to convene special called meeting (2020-0553)
• Approved motion to convene executive session (2020-0554)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (2020-0555)
• Approved motion to adjourn special called meeting (2020-0556)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the county's COVID-19 response and managing federal relief funds. The agenda includes several service contracts, ranging from janitorial services to fire equipment. Public hearings were postponed due to technical issues with remote participation.

• Resolution requesting on-site COVID-19 testing in low-income areas
• $4,136,779.92 contract for commercial janitorial services
• $1,392,100.15 purchase of a Sutphen aerial ladder for Fire Rescue
• $575,000 contract for senior and disability transportation services
• $152,640 payment to Georgia Power for Memorial Drive street light repairs

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and upcoming meeting agendas. The session also includes discussions regarding proposed settlements for multiple lawsuits involving the county, its officials, and law enforcement.

• Proposed settlement in lawsuit against HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. and others
• Proposed settlement in lawsuit by James Farley and Linda Cherry against two police officers
• Proposed settlement of claims against Sheriff Thomas E. Brown and other officials
• Proposed settlement in lawsuit by Stephen Harris against Devan Strickland and others

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on May 5, 2020, and approved four proposed lawsuit settlements. These included settlements related to a case against HSBC North America Holdings, a lawsuit filed by James Farley and Linda Cherry against police officers, a case involving claims against Sheriff Thomas E. Brown and others, and a lawsuit filed by Stephen Harris against Devan Strickland. The board also approved convening and adjourning the meeting and an executive session.

• Approved convening the special called meeting (2020-0494)
• Approved convening an executive session (2020-0495)
• Approved adjourning the executive session (2020-0496)
• Approved settlement of lawsuit against HSBC North America Holdings and others (2020-0497)
• Approved settlement of lawsuit by James Farley and Linda Cherry against police officers (2020-0498)
• Approved settlement of claims against Sheriff Thomas E. Brown and others in the Shantell Ada Johnson estate case (2020-0499)
• Approved settlement of lawsuit by Stephen Harris against Devan Strickland (2020-0501)
• Approved adjourning the special called meeting (2020-0502)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing preliminary items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. This includes proposals for various service contracts, grant acceptances, and the receipt of Coronavirus Relief Fund money. The committee also addressed previously deferred items regarding budget amendments and property sales.

• $4,136,779.92 annual contract for commercial janitorial services at various County facilities
• $1,392,100.15 purchase of a Sutphen heavy-duty aerial ladder for Fire Rescue Services
• $575,000 revenue contract for transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
• $152,640 payment to Georgia Power for street light repairs on Memorial Drive
• Resolution to declare 5932 East Ponce de Leon Avenue as surplus property

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via teleconference and reviewed a proposed executive agenda for the May 12, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed agenda items were accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned to respective committees; no final decisions were made by the Committee itself. The items include a $61.3 million sewer rehabilitation contract, a $1.39 million fire truck purchase, and a resolution requesting COVID-19 testing in low-income areas.

• Accepted $61.3M gravity sewer rehabilitation contract to BOC agenda (PWI Committee)
• Accepted $1.39M Sutphen aerial ladder truck purchase to BOC agenda (OPS Committee)
• Accepted $4.1M janitorial services contract to BOC agenda (OPS Committee)
• Accepted $575K senior transportation contract to BOC agenda (PECS Committee)
• Accepted $463,959.50 UASI grant to BOC agenda (ERPS Committee)
• Accepted resolution for COVID-19 testing in low-income areas to BOC agenda (ERPS Committee)
• Accepted $152,640 street light repair payment to BOC agenda (PWI Committee)
• Accepted $200K cabling installation contract to BOC agenda (OPS Committee)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several large-scale contracts, including over $5 million for a new community center in Lithonia. The agenda also includes various vehicle maintenance and equipment contracts. Due to technology issues with remote participation, scheduled public hearings have been postponed.

• Construction contract for East DeKalb Community and Senior Center ($5,498,993.50)
• Architecture and engineering services for 178 Sams Street Facility ($842,922.00)
• Annual contract for vehicle parts and equipment ($4,405,000.00)
• Conveyance of Lanier Gardens Park land to GDOT for a traffic signal upgrade
• Purchase of garbage and recycling roll carts ($2,835,980.00)

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via teleconference on April 21, 2020, to review the proposed executive agenda for the April 28, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. The committee accepted numerous agenda items to the BOC agenda, including consent items and items assigned to various committees. No final decisions were made; the committee's role was to set the agenda for the regular BOC meeting.

• Accepted standardized T-hangar lease agreement with Vinay Bose to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted conveyance of 345.96 sq ft of Lanier Gardens Park to GDOT for traffic signal upgrade to BOC consent agenda
• Removed towing and wrecker services change order (2020-0248) from agenda
• Accepted RFP for architecture and engineering services for 178 Sams Street facility, assigned to OPS Committee
• Accepted construction of East DeKalb Community and Senior Center at Bruce Street, assigned to PECS Committee
• Accepted multiple contract renewals and purchases, assigned to various committees
• Accepted items for BOC consent agenda including minutes and census budget amendment
• Accepted items for decision by the board, including financial disclosure policy and budget amendment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a COVID-19 response presentation and several contract proposals. Items include reallocating $7 million for building renovations and approving various law enforcement and fire rescue equipment contracts. Public hearings were postponed due to technical issues.

• Reallocation of $7,000,000 from the Clark Harrison Building sale to 178 Sam’s Street renovations
• Approval of a $350,000 contract for Fire Rescue two-way radios with Motorola Solutions Inc.
• Acceptance of a $276,156.00 HIDTA grant for Police Services
• Authorization to sell property interests at 2687 Flat Shoals Road and 4843 Rondelay Court
• Approval of a $176,348.93 contract for Fire Rescue software with TargetSolutions

Committee of the Whole

This meeting reviewed proposed items for the April 14, 2020, Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda included discussions on large infrastructure contracts, grant acceptances, and property sales.

• $61,303,359.45 contract for gravity sewer rehabilitation and replacement
• $10,000,000 contract for temporary personnel services across all county departments
• $7,000,000 reallocation for renovations at 178 Sam’s Street buildings
• $4,437,896.68 purchase of six fire pumpers for Fire Rescue Services
• $850,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Senior Citizens Grant Fund

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the Board of Commissioners' March 24 agenda, including a resolution authorizing a surgery center contract with the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (up to $35M), traffic calming petitions, and various contracts. No final votes were taken; all items were accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned to committees. The meeting was procedural, setting the agenda for the regular BOC meeting.

• Accepted surgery center contract resolution to BOC agenda, assigned to FAB committee
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Kingsbrook Blvd ($29,565) to BOC public hearing
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Harcourt Dr ($15,100) to BOC public hearing
• Accepted street light petition for Cedar Crest Way, Shoals Park Dr., Highgrove Ln., Flat Shoals Pkwy to BOC public hearing
• Accepted $6,932,088 refuse truck contract (MHC Kenworth) to BOC agenda, assigned to OPS committee
• Accepted $2,128,000 MRO products cooperative agreement (W.W. Grainger) to BOC agenda, assigned to OPS committee
• Accepted $498,000 senior meals change order (Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Magic Kitchen) to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS committee
• Accepted rescission of Lanier Gardens Park transfer to City of Avondale to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS committee

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and upcoming meeting agendas. The agenda includes proposed settlements for legal claims involving Scott Towler and Darnell Brown. Additionally, commissioners will consider exchanging the Dresden Tag Office site in Brookhaven for a property in Chamblee.

• Proposed settlement of Scott Towler’s claim against DeKalb County
• Proposed settlement of lawsuit filed by Darnell Brown against DeKalb County, C.R. Gill, and D.L. Craig
• Exchange of the Dresden Tag Office site at 1358 Dresden Drive for property at 3653 Clairmont Road

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing deferred and new applications for various property rezonings and land use permits. These include requests for residential developments, a self-storage facility, and a drive-through restaurant. The meeting also includes proposed changes to the Kensington-Memorial Drive Overlay District.

• Rezoning 2061 & 2067 Windyhill Road for a 25-unit single-family development
• Rezoning 5636 Redan Road for a self-storage facility
• Amendment to Kensington-Memorial Drive Overlay District for auto rental/leasing
• Rezoning 879 & 894 Porter Road for a 70-unit luxury townhome community
• Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant at 1250 Moreland Avenue

The DeKalb County Planning Commission reviewed 10 zoning cases, making recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. It approved a text amendment to the Kensington-Memorial Drive Overlay District to allow auto rental/leasing as a permitted use, and approved several rezoning and special land use permit requests. One case was denied, one deferred, and one sent forward with no recommendation.

• Denied rezoning at 2061 & 2067 Windyhill Road (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved self-storage facility at 5636 Redan Road (8-0)
• Approved major modification for self-storage at 5636 Redan Road (8-0)
• Approved overlay district amendment to allow auto rental/leasing (5-3)
• Approved home occupation cosmetology studio at 1737 Reindeer Drive (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Deferred multifamily rezoning at 1221 & 4220 S. Indian Creek Place (6-2)
• Approved health services clinic at 4038 Rockbridge Road (8-0)
• Approved drive-through restaurant at 1250 Moreland Avenue (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only the final agenda document with no substantive items listed. It appears to be a procedural placeholder for the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 26, 2020.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing for the 2020 Operating Budget and several traffic calming petitions. The committee is also reviewing various purchasing contracts for technology, vehicles, and infrastructure.

• Public hearing for the 2020 Operating Budget adoption
• Rezoning of property for 324 townhomes at Covington Hwy and Young Road
• Oracle Technical Support Services contract up to $2,597,950.64
• Purchase of an Oshkosh Striker 4x4 vehicle for $790,693.00
• Traffic calming petition for Biltmore Dr costing $25,000.00

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted multiple agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including the 2020 operating budget, a rezoning application for 324 townhomes, and several contracts and grants. All items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the committee only set the agenda.

• Accepted 2020 Operating Budget to BOC agenda
• Accepted DR Horton rezoning for 324 townhomes at 5702 & 5758 Covington Hwy to BOC agenda
• Accepted traffic calming petitions for Cedar St, Biltmore Dr (2), Goodfellows Rd, Rockbridge Heights Dr, Silvastone Dr to BOC public hearing
• Accepted $790,693 Oshkosh fire truck purchase to OPS committee
• Accepted $2,597,950.64 Oracle software renewal to OPS committee
• Accepted $759,566.08 Microsoft consulting services to OPS committee
• Accepted $1,500,000 ductile iron water pipe contract to PWI committee
• Accepted $136,398.56 scoreboards for parks to PECS committee

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and upcoming meeting agendas. The session also includes discussions on a legal settlement and authorizations for property exchanges with private entities.

• Proposed settlement in the Tree Creek Condominium Association lawsuit (Civil Action no. 16cv4304-7)
• Authorization for County property exchange in Districts 3 and 6
• Authorization for County property exchange in Districts 2 and 6

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing new development requests and zoning text amendments. Items include a 120-unit senior apartment complex and various residential and commercial rezonings.

• Rezoning for a 120-unit senior-only apartment building at N. Stone Mtn Lithonia Rd & Rockbridge Rd
• Request for an alcohol outlet at 3285 Glenwood Road
• Proposed 36-unit townhome development at 2061 & 2067 Windyhill Road
• Major modification for a 29,100 square foot grocery store at 1807 Memorial Drive
• Text amendments regarding fences, walls, and landscape buffers

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and upcoming meeting agendas. The session includes discussions regarding proposed settlements for legal claims and threatened litigation from the City of Dunwoody.

• Proposed settlement in Donovan Hall, et al., v. McGhee, et al.
• Proposed settlement of threatened litigation by the City of Dunwoody
• Review of the January 28, 2020, Executive Agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. Proposed items include public hearings for traffic calming in Catalpa Park and Mount Olive Drive. The committee is also reviewing several large-scale county contracts for medical services, health benefits, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Medical Examiner Services contract up to $3,600,000.00
• Employee Health and Benefits Consulting up to $2,444,555.00
• Right of Way Mowing and Lawn Maintenance up to $1,251,238.58
• Watershed Management vehicle and chassis purchase up to $965,928.00
• Traffic calming petitions for Catalpa Park and Mount Olive Drive

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and upcoming meeting agendas. The session includes discussing objections to annexation petitions filed by Related Development, LLC into the City of Brookhaven. The board will also consider a proposed settlement for a lawsuit filed by Daisy Abdur-Rahman.

• Objection to Brookhaven annexation petitions by Related Development, LLC
• Proposed settlement in Daisy Abdur-Rahman v. DeKalb County lawsuit
• Review of the January 14, 2020, proposed executive agenda
• Committee reports and Decide DeKalb quarterly update

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission voted on 14 zoning cases, approving a rezoning for 61 townhomes at 3792 Harvest Drive with conditions, and denying a special land use permit for an alcohol outlet at 3285 Glenwood Road and a rezoning for 36 townhomes at 2061 & 2067 Windyhill Road. Several other items were deferred, including a senior housing project and a funeral home/crematorium. All recommendations move to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Approved rezoning for 61 townhomes at 3792 Harvest Drive with conditions (8-0-1)
• Denied SLUP for alcohol outlet at 3285 Glenwood Road (8-1)
• Denied rezoning for 36 townhomes at 2061 & 2067 Windyhill Road (9-0)
• Approved text amendments for fences, buffers, and corrections (8-0-1, 8-0-1, 9-0)
• Deferred full cycle: senior housing at N. Stone Mtn Lithonia Rd & Rockbridge Rd (6-2-1)
• Deferred full cycle: funeral home/crematorium at 5644 Memorial Drive (7-1-1)
• Approved SLUP for home occupation at 4796 Manly Court with conditions (7-2)
• Extended small box discount store moratorium for 90 days (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing preliminary items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. Proposed actions include approving various service contracts, fund transfers for WorkSource DeKalb, and a $4.5 million loan application for a business in Tucker.

• $4.5 million HUD Section 108 loan application for Inland Fresh Seafood Corporation of America, Inc. at 1651 Montreal Road
• Medical Director Agreement with The Emory Clinic, Inc. not to exceed $99,500
• Contract for stone crushed granite not to exceed $4,410,298.50
• Transfer of $800,000 from FY2020 Dislocated Worker Funds to Adult programs
• Renovation of the Maloof Building Lobby Area up to $785,589

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed executive agenda for the January 14, 2020 BOC meeting and accepted numerous items, including contracts, change orders, and appointments. No final decisions were made; items were assigned to committees or placed on the consent agenda for further action.

• Accepted Medical Director Agreement with Emory Clinic (not to exceed $99,500) to BOC agenda
• Accepted RFP for Cost Allocation Plans to MGT Consulting Group (not to exceed $117,000) to BOC agenda
• Accepted Change Order No. 1 for architectural/engineering services to Lose Design (not to exceed $250,000) to BOC agenda
• Accepted Change Order No. 1 for heavy equipment rental to multiple vendors (not to exceed $440,000) to BOC agenda
• Accepted bid for crushed granite to F.M Shelton, Inc. and Green Dream International (not to exceed $4,410,298.50) to BOC agenda
• Accepted Change Order No. 1 for CNG fuel purchase to AFS DeKalb GA, LLC (not to exceed $290,000) to BOC agenda
• Accepted Cooperative Agreement for Maloof Building lobby renovation to F.H. Paschen (not to exceed $785,589) to BOC agenda
• Accepted appointments of Doug Miller and Richard Hanson to advisory boards to BOC agenda