DeKalb County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for a senior housing development at 2318 2nd Avenue. The agenda includes several large contracts, including engineering services and sanitation equipment. The board will also consider allocating ARP funds for community assistance and greenway improvements.

• Public hearing for senior housing development at 2318 2nd Avenue
• Up to $5,500,000.00 for architect and engineering design services
• Up to $1,056,988.00 for a trailer-mounted diesel-powered tub grinder
• $100,000.00 in ARP funds for Threshold Ministry assistance
• $185,020.50 for new two-way radios for Code Enforcement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on multiple traffic calming petitions. The agenda also includes decisions regarding residential zoning modifications and county-wide text amendments. Furthermore, the board will review various funding appropriations for community services and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing for a $59,210 traffic calming petition at Lindsey Drive & Lindsey Lane
• Zoning modification for six single-family homes at 3446 Midway Road
• $175,000 appropriation for St. Vincent de Paul to provide housing and water assistance in District 1
• $59,133 allocation for the South Fork Peachtree Creek and Zonolite Expansion project
• $50,000 for sidewalk and road maintenance improvements in the City of Tucker

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on December 9, 2021, primarily to receive public comments on redistricting. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the meeting. The public comments focused on concerns about the redistricting process, MARTA service changes, and proposals for district maps.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this special called meeting

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review the MARTA quarterly briefing and upcoming meeting agendas. The session also includes consideration of a property deannexation in Tucker and proposed approval for the county to participate in national opioid settlements involving Johnson & Johnson and distributors.

• Deannexation of 4640 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Tucker
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for National Distributor and Johnson & Johnson opioid settlements
• MARTA Quarterly Briefing review

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the December 14, 2021 Board of Commissioners agenda, including four traffic calming petitions, an appeal of a Historic Preservation Commission decision, and a $14.8 million emergency rental assistance appropriation. All items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with some assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the committee only set the agenda.

• Accepted four traffic calming petitions to the BOC agenda for public hearing (Chapel St, Lindsey Dr/Lane, West Side Pl, Snapfinger Lake Dr).
• Accepted appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision at 1156 Springdale Road to BOC agenda.
• Accepted $14,832,102.12 ERA 2 grant appropriation to BOC consent agenda.
• Accepted termination of T-hangar lease with Ted Orvold to BOC consent agenda.
• Accepted multiple grant acceptances (MIECHV, United Way, ARC, PATH) to BOC agenda.
• Accepted numerous purchasing and contracting items, assigning them to committees (ERPS, FAB, OPS, PECS, PWI).
• Accepted several legislative resolutions requesting state action (tax abatement, annexation, franchise fees, mental health, etc.) to BOC agenda.
• Accepted district-specific funding appropriations (e.g., $175,000 for St. Vincent de Paul, $98,500 for John Lewis memorial) to BOC consent agenda.

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission recommended approval of a Special Land Use Permit for a child day care at 3815 Boring Road with conditions, and approved the 2022 Zoning Calendar. All other agenda items were deferred to future zoning cycles, with most deferrals unanimous (8-0, with one member absent).

• Approved SLUP for child day care at 3815 Boring Road with staff conditions plus hours 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon-Fri (8-0)
• Approved 2022 Zoning Calendar and Resolution (8-0)
• Deferred rezoning at 3795 North Druid Hills Road to January 2022 (6-2)
• Deferred SLUP for drive-through at 3795 North Druid Hills Road to January 2022 (6-2)
• Deferred rezoning at 3943 Norman Road to January 2022 (8-0)
• Deferred major modification at 3458 Mountain Drive to March 2022 (8-0)
• Deferred text amendment on small box discount retailers to March 2022 (8-0)
• Deferred rezoning at 5277 Rockbridge Road to January 2022 (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is reviewing a rezoning application for multi-family apartments at 2784 N. Druid Hills Road. The agenda also includes several contract awards for software, pest control, and sanitation services. Additionally, the committee will discuss requests for new traffic counts and sidewalk mapping.

• Rezoning application for multi-family apartments at 2784 N. Druid Hills Road
• $1,981,794.16 contract for Microsoft Azure services
• $597,427.63 contract for street-level imagery of county parcels
• $242,634 in funding for home-delivered meals to DeKalb seniors
• $20,190 traffic calming project on Fairlee Drive

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including public hearings, 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 traffic calming petitions for Fairlee Drive and Norris Lake Road to BOC agenda (public hearing)
• Accepted $242,634 in ARC funding for home-delivered meals to seniors (consent)
• Accepted $120,000 REACH grant for flu vaccination clinics (consent)
• Accepted $3,000 donation from Redwine Family Foundation (consent)
• Accepted sale of 54 sq ft at 3039 Lavista Road to GDOT (consent)
• Accepted PATH Foundation agreement for Sagamore Hills Trail study (consent)
• Accepted Norfolk Southern quiet zone construction services (consent)
• Accepted multiple purchasing contracts and change orders to committee assignments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several zoning applications and right-of-way abandonments. The meeting also includes updates on the COVID-19 response and the allocation of various federal and local funds.

• Rezoning application for multi-family apartments at 2784 N. Druid Hills Road
• Extension of the Small Box Discount Store Moratorium
• Allocation of up to $150,000 in ARPA funds for District 4 community organizations
• Appropriation of $136,803.19 for Market Street improvements in Clarkston
• Rezoning application for townhomes at 1484 Columbia Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. These include large-scale utility projects, fuel supply agreements, and public hearing requests regarding road abandonments.

• $10,682,365 contract for Reindeer Drive water main replacement
• $7,000,000 contract for gasoline and diesel fuel purchase
• $1,000,000 appropriation to Georgia Piedmont Technical College
• Extension of the Small Box Discount Store Moratorium
• $150,000 in federal funds for District 4 community organizations

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met on October 19, 2021, and reviewed the proposed executive agenda for the October 26, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with some assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, setting the agenda for the upcoming BOC meeting.

• Accepted 4 public hearing items to BOC agenda (Oxford Rd ROW, Ohm Ave ROW, small box store moratorium, Oakdale Rd traffic calming)
• Accepted 3 appeal items to BOC agenda (Historic Preservation Commission decisions at 1354 The By Way and 1815 S. Ponce de Leon Ave)
• Accepted 2 airport items to BOC agenda (T-hangar lease, $57,000 CRRSAA grant)
• Accepted $1M appropriation to Georgia Piedmont Technical College to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS committee
• Accepted 8 purchasing contracts to BOC agenda, assigned to ERPS, OPS, PECS, or PWI committees
• Accepted 6 watershed/public works contracts to BOC agenda, assigned to PWI committee
• Accepted 8 preliminary items to BOC agenda (appointments, minutes, appropriations, grants)
• Accepted 2 items for recording in minutes (appointment of Patrick Medley Sr.)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. This includes discussing traffic calming petitions, departmental contract changes, and various grant allocations. The agenda also covers appointments and pandemic relief fund distributions.

• $26,340,300 RFP for construction management services for Watershed Management
• $5,000,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance funds for two non-profit agencies
• $6,719,586 change order for athletic surfacing and related materials
• $872,826.85 change order for Fire Station No. 7 construction
• Traffic calming petitions for Mount Olive Drive ($54,480) and Thomas Road ($19,800)

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including public hearings, appointments, and consent items. No final decisions were made; all items were forwarded to the BOC agenda or assigned to committees for further review.

• Accepted traffic calming petitions for Mount Olive Drive ($54,480) and Thomas Road ($19,800) to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted reappointments of Charlene Fang and James D. Vernor to the Board of Tax Assessors
• Accepted $5,000,000 ERA 2 grant appropriation to two non-profits, assigned to PECS committee
• Accepted $617,808 Human Services Grants and $139,644 Victim Assistance Grants, assigned to PECS committee
• Accepted $43,012 HEAT DUI Task Force grant to consent agenda
• Accepted change order for Fire Station No. 7 construction ($872,826.85), assigned to ERPS committee
• Accepted $2,310,667 Kensington Pump Station project award to Ruby Collins, Inc., assigned to PWI committee
• Accepted $26,340,300 construction management services RFP award, assigned to PWI committee

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board will review proposed text amendments regarding small box discount retailers and automobile land uses. The meeting also includes several new applications for rezoning properties for commercial or multi-family residential use.

• County-wide text amendments for Small Box Discount Retailers
• County-wide text amendments regarding automobile land uses
• Rezoning at 1762 Panola Road for a neighborhood shopping center
• Multi-family apartment proposals at 2784 N. Druid Hills Road
• Alcohol sales permit for Oak Grove Market at 2757 LaVista Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding late-night establishment regulations and a traffic calming petition. The agenda also includes various appointments and several contract approvals.

• Zoning amendment for late-night establishments in Hidden Hills Overlay District
• $3,337,603.90 lease agreement change order with ATC Watertown LLC
• $131,250.00 purchase of Flock Safety ALPR cameras for Police Services
• $69,976.43 in CARES Act funding for the Refugee Women’s Network
• $203,174.32 for emergency standby generators for DEMA

Special Called Meeting

The agenda consists of procedural items to convene and adjourn a special called meeting and an executive session. No substantive legislative or administrative actions are listed in the document.

• Convening of a special called meeting
• Convening of an executive session

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing preliminary items for the Board of Commissioners. This includes infrastructure contracts, zoning amendments for late-night establishments, and various departmental service agreements.

• $32,000,000 for water and sewer construction contract funding increase
• $131,250 purchase of Flock Safety ALPR cameras for Police Services
• Zoning amendment for late-night establishments in the Hidden Hills Overlay District
• $600,000 contract for asbestos abatement and demolition services
• $203,174 purchase of standby generators for DeKalb Emergency Management Agency

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met on September 21, 2021, to review and accept items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda. All proposed items were accepted, including public hearings, appointments, and consent agenda items. No final decisions were made; the committee's role was to set the agenda for the BOC meeting.

• Accepted zoning text amendment for late-night establishments in Hidden Hills Overlay to BOC agenda (public hearing)
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Dogwood Farms Dr to BOC agenda (public hearing)
• Accepted appointment of Olivia Hallquist to Historic Preservation Commission to BOC agenda
• Accepted 8 standardized T-hangar lease agreements to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (match not to exceed $39,822.50) to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted resolutions to set public hearings for right-of-way abandonments (Oxford Rd NE, Ohm Ave) to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $3,337,603.90 lease and change order for ATC Watertown LLC to BOC agenda (ERPS committee)
• Accepted $131,250 Flock Safety ALPR camera system purchase to BOC agenda (ERPS committee)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review applications to allow new townhomes on Rockbridge Road. The agenda also includes allocating American Rescue Plan funds for community assistance in Districts 3 and 5. Additionally, the board will consider police equipment donations and towing service contracts.

• Rezoning 3581 Rockbridge Road for townhomes and cottages
• $300,000 allocation for District 3 community assistance
• $75,000 allocation for District 5 utility and eviction assistance
• Donation of two motorcycles to Lithonia Police Department
• Towing and wrecker services contract up to $970,000

Planning Commission

The commission is considering several new applications for rezoning and land use amendments across various districts. These include proposals for multi-family apartments, a neighborhood shopping center, and alcohol permits at existing retail stores. The agenda also includes deferred text amendments regarding small box retailers and automobile land uses.

• Rezoning 1762 Panola Road for a neighborhood shopping center
• Multi-family apartment rezoning at 2784 N. Druid Hills Road
• Alcohol permit for Oak Grove Market at 2757 LaVista Road
• Townhome development rezoning at 4717 Anderson Road
• County-wide text amendments for Small Box Discount Retailers

The DeKalb County Planning Commission voted on 12 zoning items, forwarding recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. It approved special land use permits for alcohol sales at Oak Grove Market and Nuts n Berries, approved a rezoning for a shopping center on Panola Road, and denied a townhome development on Columbia Drive. Several items were deferred or withdrawn.

• Approved SLUP for alcohol outlet at Oak Grove Market, 2757 LaVista Rd (7-0-1, Snipes abstained)
• Approved rezoning to C-1 for shopping center at 1762 Panola Rd (7-1, Johnson no)
• Approved SLUP for accessory alcohol outlet at Nuts n Berries, 2118 N. Decatur Rd (8-1, Snipes no)
• Denied FLUM amendment to Traditional Neighborhood at 1484 Columbia Dr (9-0)
• Denied rezoning to MR-1 for townhomes at 1484 Columbia Dr (9-0)
• Approved SLUP for CHRIS 180 child caring institution at 1748 Pine Trail (9-0)
• Approved SLUP to expand personal care home at 1816 Enid Dr (9-0)
• Deferred small box retailer text amendment to Jan 2022 (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the September 14 Board of Commissioners meeting. Discussions include various service contracts for roads, towing, and technology, as well as appointments to the Hospital Authority Board. The agenda also includes a MARTA quarterly briefing.

• $2,100,000 contract for traffic calming maintenance including speed humps and signs
• $970,000 multiyear contract for towing and wrecker services
• $300,000 allocation from American Rescue Plan funds to support District 3 community needs
• Donation of two 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycles valued at $9,300 each to Lithonia Police
• Appeal regarding a Historic Preservation Commission decision for 1156 Springdale Road

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the Board of Commissioners' September 14, 2021 agenda, including appeals, appointments, contracts, and funding allocations. No final decisions were made; all items were forwarded to committees or the full board for action.

• Accepted appeal of Historic Preservation Commission denial at 1156 Springdale Road to BOC agenda
• Accepted appointment of Connie Stokes to DeKalb County Hospital Authority Board
• Accepted amendments to emergency agreements with Housing Authority and Atlanta Legal Aid for Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition
• Accepted $970,000 towing and wrecker services contract award to four proposers
• Accepted $25.17M SPLOST Phase II road resurfacing contract award
• Accepted $12M water meters and parts renewal with Kendall Supply
• Accepted $300,000 ARPA allocation for District 3 COVID-19 assistance
• Accepted $75,000 ARPA allocation for District 5 eviction and utility assistance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning application for townhomes at 3581 Rockbridge Road and a small box store moratorium extension. The agenda also includes the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds to various districts for community needs. Additionally, the Board will consider several grant acceptances and equipment purchases.

• Rezoning application for townhomes at 3581 Rockbridge Road
• Small Box Discount Store Moratorium Extension
• Allocation of up to $200,000 in ARP funds for District 4
• Acceptance of a $641,382 grant from the Georgia Department of Public Health
• Purchase of Genesis Vehicle Extrication Rescue Tool up to $186,700

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several proposed contracts and funding allocations for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. Items include large-scale infrastructure projects, grant acceptances, and a public hearing regarding street lights on Sugarmill Oaks Avenue.

• $25,165,126.82 contract for SPLOST Phase II road resurfacing
• $12,000,000 contract for water meters and parts from Kendall Supply, Inc.
• $641,382 grant acceptance for the MIECHV program
• $169,563.44 for playground and water equipment at Rehoboth Park
• Public hearing for a street light petition on Sugarmill Oaks Avenue

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the August 24, 2021 Board of Commissioners agenda, including a $25.2 million SPLOST Phase II road resurfacing contract and a $12 million water meters renewal. All items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to standing committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the committee's role was to set the agenda.

• Accepted $25,165,126.82 SPLOST Phase II road resurfacing contract to BOC agenda (PWI committee)
• Accepted $12,000,000 water meters and parts renewal to BOC agenda (PWI committee)
• Accepted $2,566,122.81 janitorial services change order to BOC agenda (OPS committee)
• Accepted $150,000 domestic violence intervention contract to BOC agenda (PECS committee)
• Accepted $641,382 MIECHV grant from GA DPH to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted $1,000,000 Apple hardware contract to BOC agenda (OPS committee)
• Accepted $275,000 District 3 ARP appropriations to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted $200,000 District 4 ARP funds for housing assistance to BOC agenda (Consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on traffic calming petitions for Cosmos Drive and Young Street. They will also consider rezoning applications for properties on Northern Avenue and Jamieson Place. Additionally, the board is reviewing several allocations of American Rescue Plan funds for community assistance.

• Rezoning 671 Northern Avenue for townhomes and single-family residences
• Allocation of $600,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for District 5
• Allocation of $200,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to District 4 organizations
• Public hearing for traffic calming on Cosmos Drive
• Up to $1.5 million in Emergency Rental Assistance grants

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items including rental assistance grants, budget revisions, and several infrastructure contracts. The agenda also includes public hearings for traffic calming petitions and zoning amendments.

• Appropriation of up to $1,500,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance funds to non-profit agencies
• Change order for general contractor services not to exceed $2,000,000.00
• Purchase of eight trucks and chassis not to exceed $1,324,360.00
• Allocation of $200,000 in federal funds for community organizations in District 4
• Rezoning application for townhomes at 671 Northern Avenue

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted multiple agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including public hearing items for traffic calming and street light petitions, preliminary items for funding and contracts, and consent agenda items. No final decisions were made; all items were accepted to the BOC agenda for further action.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Cosmos Drive to BOC agenda (Public Hearing)
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Young Street and Smith Street to BOC agenda (Public Hearing)
• Accepted street light petition for Gladstone Circle, Drayton Place, Broadwick Lane, Richmond Bend & Highbury Way to BOC agenda (Public Hearing)
• Accepted ERA 2 grant appropriation of up to $1,500,000 to BOC agenda (Preliminary)
• Accepted 2021 Budget Revision to BOC agenda (Preliminary)
• Accepted roadway lighting for I-285/I-20 East Interchange to BOC agenda (Preliminary)
• Accepted multiple purchasing and contracting items to BOC agenda (Preliminary)
• Accepted multiple consent agenda items including minutes and district fund allocations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a five-year update to the DeKalb County 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes votes on rezoning applications for townhomes and various fund allocations for community services.

• Public hearing for the 2035 Comprehensive Plan update
• Rezoning application at 3720 Jamieson Place for single-family attached townhomes
• $175,000 in federal ARP funds for District 4 housing and utility assistance
• $200,000 in ARP funds for District 6 COVID-19 vaccine marketing
• Acceptance of a $447,748 grant for Juvenile Court programs

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and upcoming meeting agendas. The agenda also includes a proposed settlement for the civil action Brittany Rogers v. DeKalb County.

• Proposed settlement of Brittany Rogers v. DeKalb County (Civil Action No. 1:20cv04145-JPB)
• Review of the July 27, 2021, proposed Executive Agenda
• Tax Anticipation Notice (TAN) review
• Committee Reports

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the July 27 Board of Commissioners meeting. Proposed actions include large-scale service contracts, park master plan approvals, and grant acceptances. The agenda also includes budget revisions and various departmental renewals.

• $16,395,795.00 contract for water and wastewater treatment chemicals
• $7,975,000.00 purchase of automobiles, vans, and trucks for Public Works
• Approval of master plans for Cedar Park, Michelle Obama Park, and Split Creek Park
• $1,820,201.10 contract for Fire Rescue equipment and parts
• $175,000.00 allocation of ARPA funds for District 4 community needs

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met on July 20, 2021, to review the proposed executive agenda for the July 27 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed agenda items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to various committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the committee's role was to set the agenda.

• Accepted all proposed preliminary items to the BOC agenda, assigning them to committees (e.g., PECS, FAB, OPS, PWI, ERPS) with due dates.
• Accepted consent items including grants, budget revisions, and appointments (e.g., Elizabeth Andrews to District 5 Community Council).
• Accepted preliminary items including resolutions on hate crimes, tree policy, and tax anticipation notes.
• Accepted items for public hearing, including the 2035 Comprehensive Plan update and a rezoning application.
• Accepted decision items for the BOC, including condemnation of hate crimes and opposition to truck size increases.
• Accepted items for recording in minutes, including the appointment of Elizabeth Andrews.
• Accepted the minutes of the July 6, 2021 Special Called Meeting for approval.
• Accepted grant awards for Juvenile Court programs and a U.S. Department of Labor grant.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding 2021 budget revisions and tax millage rates. The agenda also includes a traffic calming petition for Alice Avenue and a rezoning request at 671 Northern Avenue. Other items include transportation contracts and county appointments.

• Public hearing for 2021 budget revision and tax millage rates
• Traffic calming petition for Alice Ave ($15,150.00)
• Rezoning at 671 Northern Avenue for townhomes and single-family homes
• $538,645.50 contract for senior and disability transportation services
• Authorization of up to $70,000,000 in Tax Anticipation Notes

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing several new rezoning applications, including a residential subdivision on Flakes Mill Road and a drive-through restaurant on North Druid Hills Road. The meeting also addresses deferred text amendments regarding small box retailers and automobile land uses.

• Rezoning for a 76-unit single-family subdivision at 5035 Flakes Mill Road
• Drive-through restaurant rezoning and special use permit at 3795 North Druid Hills Road
• Text amendment to prohibit late-night establishments in the Hidden Hills Overlay District
• Text amendment regarding temporary produce stands in the I-20 Corridor
• Rezoning at 3943 Norman Road for cottages, duplexes, and triplexes

The DeKalb County Planning Commission met on July 8, 2021, and voted on 12 zoning items. Most cases were deferred to the Board of Commissioners for the July 29, 2021 zoning meeting, with several deferred for two or three full cycles. The commission approved one Special Land Use Permit for a transitional housing facility at 2445 Candler Road with seven conditions, and deferred another SLUP for an in-home daycare with two conditions. All items move forward to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Approved SLUP for transitional housing at 2445 Candler Road with 7 conditions (8-0)
• Deferred SLUP for in-home daycare at 3008 Rollingwood Lane to BOC with 2 conditions (8-0)
• Deferred text amendment on small box discount retailers to BOC (6-0)
• Deferred text amendment on automobile land uses to BOC (6-0)
• Deferred land use plan amendment at 3581 Rockbridge Road to BOC (5-1)
• Deferred rezoning at 3581 Rockbridge Road to BOC (5-1)
• Deferred rezoning for drive-through restaurant at 3795 North Druid Hills Road for two cycles (8-0)
• Deferred SLUP for drive-through at 3795 North Druid Hills Road for two cycles (7-1)

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners met to review upcoming agendas and discuss legal settlements. The meeting included items regarding a proposed settlement for Latashae Walker v. DeKalb County and a payment related to a lawsuit involving the Georgia Conference of the NAACP.

• Proposed settlement of Latashae Walker v. DeKalb County (Civil Action No. 20cv3571)
• Proposed payment for lawsuit settlement involving Georgia Conference of the NAACP and Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, Inc. against DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections et al. (Civil Action No. 1:20cv00879)
• Review of the Proposed Executive Agenda for July 13, 2021

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the July 13 Board of Commissioners agenda, including a $70 million tax anticipation note issuance, several contracts, and park renamings. All items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the committee's role was to set the agenda.

• Accepted $70M tax anticipation note issuance to BOC agenda (assigned to Finance Committee)
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Alice Ave ($15,150) to BOC public hearing
• Accepted 4 T-hangar lease agreements to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $1.07M fire station exhaust system contract to BOC agenda
• Accepted $1.5M crawler dozer purchase to BOC agenda
• Accepted park renamings (Redan Garcia to Chapman Farm, Rowland Road to Split Creek) to consent agenda
• Accepted $25K juvenile justice funding and $100K vaccine marketing (District 7 ARP funds) to consent agenda
• Accepted resolution opposing big truck size/weight increases to BOC agenda

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met on June 15, 2021, to review and accept items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners agenda. The committee accepted a $9,888,498.08 federal grant for emergency rental assistance, along with numerous contracts, grants, and appointments. All items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with some assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the committee's role was to set the agenda for the regular BOC meeting.

• Accepted $9,888,498.08 federal rental assistance grant to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted traffic calming petitions for Thomas Road and Fairlee Drive to BOC agenda (Public Hearing)
• Accepted street light tax districts for Chamblee Tucker Road and Northlake Pkwy to BOC agenda (Public Hearing)
• Accepted appointments of Jeffrey Taylor and Quinn Green to BOC agenda (Appointment)
• Accepted $1,477,246.70 SCBA equipment contract renewal to BOC agenda (ERPS Committee)
• Accepted $19,080,375.00 restoration services bid to BOC agenda (PWI Committee)
• Accepted $100,000 for Hugh Howell Road/Flintstone Drive improvements to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted $230,000 CARES Act funding for food pantry and rent assistance to BOC agenda (Consent)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the June 8 Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes accepting federal and regional grants for pandemic relief and senior services, alongside several county service contracts.

• Acceptance of $73,742,270.50 ARP Act grant for COVID-19 pandemic response
• Contract for BodyWornTM body camera systems up to $4,159,861.50
• $2,070,132.66 grant from Atlanta Regional Commission for DeKalb Senior Services
• $1,500,000.00 contract for computers and hardware for the Department of Innovation and Technology
• Rezoning application for townhomes at 2382 Lawrenceville Highway

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners agenda, including a $73.7 million federal COVID-19 relief grant, a $4.16 million body camera system, and multiple contracts. 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 for the June 8 BOC meeting.

• Accepted $73,742,270.50 ARP Act grant to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $4,159,861.50 body camera system purchase to ERPS committee
• Accepted $2,070,132.66 senior services grant to PECS committee
• Accepted $1,500,000 Dell computer purchase change order to OPS committee
• Accepted $1,062,649 quick insertion valves contract to PWI committee
• Accepted $5,249,250 water valve/hydrant assessment contract to PWI committee
• Accepted $295,000 DeKalb Virtual Career Academy IGA to ERPS committee
• Accepted $160,000 Georgia Piedmont Technical College IGA to ERPS committee

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several deferred and new zoning applications. These include requests for townhome construction, a place of worship, and a self-storage facility height increase. The board will also consider updates to automobile land use regulations and the county's 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

• Text amendments regarding automobile land uses across DeKalb County
• A 5-year update to the DeKalb County 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• Rezoning for single-family attached townhomes at 3581 Rockbridge Road
• Special Land Use Permit for a place of worship at 5942 Rockbridge Road
• Request to allow a restaurant on-site at 3138 Snapfinger Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on traffic calming petitions and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes the acceptance of federal grants for senior meals and COVID-19 vaccine operations. Additionally, the board will review several county contracts and appointments.

• Public hearing for Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District zoning amendments
• Traffic calming petition for Boulder Vista Dr costing $9,935.00
• Acceptance of $234,006.05 in CARES Act funds for senior meals
• Purchase of a landfill compactor tractor for up to $1,149,535.00
• $9,587,753.82 obligation for COVID-19 vaccine operations via FEMA grant

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and receive a MARTA quarterly briefing. The session also includes reviews of upcoming agendas for May 25, 2021.

• MARTA Quarterly Briefing
• Review of the proposed Executive Agenda for May 25, 2021
• Review of Board of Commissioners Preliminary Agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. This includes discussing federal grants, contract renewals, and traffic calming petitions.

• $9,587,753.82 FEMA grant for expanded vaccine operations
• $6,102,336.00 renovation of the 178 Sams Street Facility
• $1,149,535.00 purchase of a landfill compactor tractor
• Traffic calming petitions for Boulder Vista Dr, Adelia Pl, and Lindsey Drive
• Resolution condemning hate crimes against AAPI communities

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous agenda items for the May 25, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting, including traffic calming petitions, appointments, grant acceptances, and contract awards. All items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with several assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the committee's role was to set the agenda.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Adelia Pl & Rogeretta Dr (no cost)
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Boulder Vista Dr ($9,935)
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Lindsey Drive & Lindsey Lane (no cost)
• Accepted appointment of Commissioner Robert Patrick to Development Authority
• Accepted appointment of Commissioner Ted Terry to DeKalb Community Service Board
• Accepted $234,006.05 CARES Act funds for senior congregate meals
• Accepted $3,000 US Secret Service grant for Electronic Crimes Task Force
• Accepted FEMA COVID-19 grant up to $9,587,753.82 for vaccine operations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several large infrastructure and service contracts. The meeting includes a COVID-19 vaccination report from CEO Michael Thurmond and various funding appropriations for community programs.

• $6,000,000 contract for water meters and parts with Kendall Supply, Inc.
• $3,312,366 contract for law enforcement equipment with AXON Enterprise, Inc.
• $1,197,487 contract for Oracle technical support and software licensing
• $15,000 appropriation to Atlanta Community Food Bank for veteran food distributions
• $40,000 appropriation to United Way of Greater Atlanta for school programs

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission voted to deny a county-wide text amendment on automobile land uses, and approved a rezoning for townhomes at 671 Northern Avenue with 16 conditions and a special land use permit for a child caring institution at 4552 Dorset Circle. Several other items were deferred, withdrawn, or denied, all moving to the Board of Commissioners for final action on 5/27/2021.

• Denied text amendment on automobile land uses (8-0, 1 not present)
• Approved rezoning to RSM at 671 Northern Avenue with 16 conditions (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved SLUP for child caring institution at 4552 Dorset Circle with 4 conditions (8-0, 1 not present)
• Deferred 5-year Comprehensive Plan update (7-0, 1 abstention, 1 not present)
• Deferred land use plan amendment for townhomes at 3581 Rockbridge Road (7-0, 1 abstention, 1 not present)
• Deferred rezoning to MR-2 at 3581 Rockbridge Road (7-0, 1 abstention, 1 not present)
• Withdrawn without prejudice land use plan amendment at 2328 Pine Mountain Street (8-0, 1 not present)
• Withdrawn without prejudice rezoning at 2328 Pine Mountain Street (8-0, 1 not present)

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning and land use applications. These include requests for new residential developments, a restaurant modification, and a child day care facility. The commission will also consider text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding Neighborhood Fulfillment Centers.

• Rezoning for 120 single-family attached townhomes at 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway
• Request to allow a restaurant at 3138 Snapfinger Road
• Rezoning for single-family attached townhomes at 2382 Lawrenceville Highway
• Special Land Use Permit for a child day care facility at 2902 Cedar Trace Drive
• Text amendments regarding Neighborhood Fulfillment Center regulations

The DeKalb County Planning Commission voted on seven zoning items. It approved rezoning for townhomes at 2382 Lawrenceville Highway, a restaurant modification at 3138 Snapfinger Road, 120 townhomes at 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway, and a place of worship at 1630 S. Indian Creek Drive. It deferred two items (3720 Jamieson Place and 2902 Cedar Trace Drive) and withdrew a text amendment on Neighborhood Fulfillment Centers. All items move to the Board of Commissioners on 5/27/2021.

• Approved rezoning to MR-2 for townhomes at 2382 Lawrenceville Hwy with 9 conditions (7-0-2)
• Approved major modification for restaurant at 3138 Snapfinger Rd with 12 conditions (9-0)
• Deferred rezoning for townhomes at 3720 Jamieson Pl (9-0)
• Deferred SLUP for day care at 2902 Cedar Trace Dr (9-0)
• Approved rezoning to MR-1 for 120 townhomes at 4743 Flat Shoals Pkwy with 3 conditions + mandatory HOA (7-1-1)
• Approved place of worship at 1630 S Indian Creek Dr with 2 conditions (6-2-1)
• Withdrawn without prejudice text amendment on Neighborhood Fulfillment Centers (8-0-1)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed contracts for law enforcement equipment and water utility maintenance. The meeting also includes discussions on appropriations for community food programs and school-based initiatives.

• $3,312,366.00 contract for law enforcement electrical weapons training and support
• $6,000,000.00 change order for water meters and parts
• $15,000 appropriation to Atlanta Community Food Bank for veteran food distributions
• $40,000 appropriation to United Way of Greater Atlanta for school programs
• Proposed acquisition of 7558 Pleasant Hill Road, Lithonia

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed a proposed executive agenda for the May 11, 2021 BOC meeting, accepting multiple purchasing and contracting items for committee assignment. Notable items include a $3.3 million contract for conducted electrical weapons (Tasers) from AXON Enterprise, a $1.2 million Oracle software renewal, and several watershed management contracts. The committee also accepted appointments and consent agenda items, including funding for food distributions and a literacy program. No final votes were taken; items were forwarded to standing committees.

• Accepted $3,312,366 AXON Enterprise contract for conducted electrical weapons to ERPS committee
• Accepted $1,197,487 Oracle software renewal to OPS committee
• Accepted $706,635 Georgia Hydrant Services valve installation contract to PWI committee
• Accepted $900,000 Duke's Root Control change order to PWI committee
• Accepted $6,000,000 Kendall Supply water meters change order to PWI committee
• Accepted $2,919,395 water/sewer construction change order, held for further review
• Accepted $15,000 appropriation to Atlanta Community Food Bank for veteran food distributions
• Accepted $40,000 appropriation to United Way for AARP Experience Corps program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings on designating an Urban Redevelopment Area and amending existing plans. The agenda also includes zoning applications for apartments and townhomes, as well as various county appointments and contract approvals.

• Public hearing for rezoning 2490 North Druid Hills Road to allow multi-family apartments
• Public hearing for rezoning 2670 Clifton Springs Road for a townhome development
• Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co. for budget consulting up to $50,000
• Appropriation of $100,000 for the E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Community Farm Project
• 911 equipment and software agreement not to exceed $2,163,000

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review committee reports and upcoming agendas for April 27, 2021. The special called meeting includes a discussion regarding a proposed settlement of lawsuits filed by Alexander Quarters, LLC against DeKalb County.

• Proposed settlement of lawsuits filed by Alexander Quarters, LLC against DeKalb County and others
• Water Billing & Meter Update
• Review of the Proposed Executive Agenda for April 27, 2021

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes proposed equipment purchases, zoning applications, and grant acceptances.

• Purchase of eight fire pumpers for up to $6,066,711.44
• 911 equipment and emergency notification software contract up to $2,163,000.00
• Public hearing for the 2050 Unified Plan
• Rezoning application at 2490 North Druid Hills Road for multi-family apartments
• Acceptance of a $50,000 Emergency Management Performance Grant

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including public hearings, preliminary items, and consent items. No final decisions were made; items were forwarded to committees or the full board for action.

• Accepted urban redevelopment area resolution for public hearing
• Accepted 2050 Unified Plan public hearing item
• Accepted small box discount store moratorium extension for public hearing
• Accepted $2.16M 911 equipment cooperative agreement for ERPS committee
• Accepted $6.07M fire pumper purchase for OPS committee
• Accepted $2.95M tire purchase contract renewal for OPS committee
• Accepted $50,000 budget consulting agreement with Piper Sandler for consent
• Removed $50,000 traffic light appropriation for City of Tucker

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a $6.5 million vehicle lease proposal from J.P. Morgan for sanitation vehicles and equipment. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding zoning modifications for a condominium subdivision on Briar Cove Circle and Stephens Drive.

• Public hearing for zoning modifications to a condominium subdivision on Briar Cove Circle and Stephens Drive
• $6.5 million vehicle lease proposal from J.P. Morgan for sanitation vehicles and equipment
• Acceptance of a $276,156 HIDTA grant for Police Services
• $128,628.69 payment to Georgia Power for street light repairs on Memorial Drive and at I-285
• Appointment of Clara Burks to the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Citizen Advisory Board

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing preliminary items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes various county contracts, grant acceptances, and zoning modifications. The committee also reviewed proposed appointments and department updates.

• $6.5 million vehicle lease proposal for sanitation vehicles and equipment
• $2,393,000 cooperative agreement for maintenance, repair, and operation products
• $276,156 grant acceptance for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)
• Zoning modification for properties on Briar Cove Circle and Stephens Drive
• $128,628.69 payment to Georgia Power for street light repairs

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met on April 6, 2021, and reviewed a tentative agenda for the April 13 BOC meeting. All proposed 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 for the regular meeting.

• Accepted CEO nominee Clara Burks to Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Citizen Advisory Board (appointment).
• Accepted $6.5M vehicle lease proposal with J.P. Morgan for sanitation vehicles (assigned to PWI committee).
• Accepted $100,000 CDBG Youth Set-Aside for Summer Voucher Program (consent).
• Accepted $276,156 HIDTA grant for police (consent).
• Accepted $128,628.69 payment to Georgia Power for street light repairs (assigned to PWI).
• Accepted $2,278,092.21 change order for Snapfinger wastewater expansion (assigned to PWI).
• Accepted $50,000 Park Pride grant for Hairston Park (consent).
• Accepted $35,000 Violence Against Women Act grant for DA's office (assigned to FAB).

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider a five-year update to the DeKalb County 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes text amendments for self-storage regulations and small box retailers, as well as several rezoning requests across the county.

• Five-year update to the DeKalb County 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• Text amendment for self-storage and mini-warehouse regulations
• Rezoning of 3581 Rockbridge Road for townhomes
• Special Land Use Permit for a place of worship at 5942 Rockbridge Road
• Text amendment regarding Small Box Discount Retailers

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the March 23, 2023 Board of Commissioners agenda, including a traffic calming petition, airport lease terminations, a HUD loan collateral pledge, and various contracts and grants. One item, a parking restriction ordinance for Hill Park Court, was withdrawn. All accepted items were assigned to committees for further review or placed on the consent agenda.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Meadow Ln (Districts 3 & 7) to BOC agenda for public hearing.
• Accepted airport office space agreement with Trinity Development Group and five T-hangar lease terminations to BOC agenda, assigned to OPS Committee.
• Accepted HUD Section 108 loan collateral pledge for Lou Walker Senior Center to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS Committee.
• Accepted group health & wellness benefits item to BOC agenda, assigned to ERPS Committee.
• Accepted sale of property at 3479 Longleaf Drive to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS Committee.
• Accepted adjusted match requirement for DeKalb Senior Services to BOC agenda as consent.
• Accepted UASI grant of $238,594.37 to BOC agenda, assigned to ERPS Committee.
• Withdrew ordinance to amend parking restriction on Hill Park Court.

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission will consider several rezoning and special land use permit applications. Proposed projects include new townhome developments, a place of worship, and a convenience store with fuel pumps. Other items involve requests for a hair salon and a child caring institution.

• Rezoning at 671 Northern Avenue for townhomes and single-family residences
• Special Land Use Permit for a place of worship at 5942 Rockbridge Road
• Rezoning and special use permits for a convenience store at 1762 Panola Road
• Request to increase building height for self-storage at 1923 Clairmont Road
• Special Land Use Permit for a child caring institution at 4552 Dorset Circle

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several proposed infrastructure and service contracts. Items include sewer rehabilitation, road improvements, and various county-wide maintenance agreements.

• Trenchless Sewer Line Rehabilitation and Construction: up to $14,686,190.20
• County employee uniforms contract: up to $2,211,000.00
• Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study: up to $1,733,251.50
• Uniforms for Public Safety Personnel: up to $1,108,000.00
• Brook Drive traffic calming petition: $19,800.00

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met to review and set the agenda for the March 9, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. All proposed items were accepted to the BOC agenda, including public hearings, appointments, and numerous purchasing and contracting items. No final decisions were made; items were assigned to committees for further review.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Brook Drive to BOC agenda for public hearing ($19,800)
• Accepted right-of-way taking for 40 intersections project to BOC agenda for public hearing ($4,640)
• Accepted appointment of Beverly Burks to Board of Health to BOC agenda
• Accepted appointments of Irvin J. Johnson and Brenda Foye Cornelius to Land Bank Authority to BOC agenda
• Accepted 10 surplus property sale resolutions to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS Committee
• Accepted $1,108,000 uniform contract award (NAFECO, Dana Safety Supply, Galls, Smyrna Police Distributors) to BOC agenda
• Accepted $2,211,000 county employee uniform contract renewal (NAFECO, E.R. Partridge) to BOC agenda
• Accepted $14,686,190.20 sewer rehabilitation change order (Insituform Technologies) to BOC agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several land use and zoning amendments across various districts. The agenda includes updates to the county's long-term development plan and multiple requests for residential and commercial rezonings.

• Adoption of a five-year update to the DeKalb County 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• Rezoning at 3581 Rockbridge Road for single-family attached townhomes
• Rezoning at 5011 Covington Highway for commercial uses
• Rezoning at 2346 Pine Mountain Street for warehouse and office use
• Text amendments regarding self-storage, mini-warehouses, and small box discount retailers

The DeKalb County Planning Commission voted 7-2 to deny two related applications by Kyle Williams & Williams Teusink, LLC for property at 3581 Rockbridge Road: a land use plan amendment from Suburban to Neighborhood Center and a rezoning from R-75 to MR-2, both to allow single-family attached townhomes. The denials follow staff recommendations and move to the Board of Commissioners for a final decision on 3/25/2021.

• Denied land use plan amendment for townhomes at 3581 Rockbridge Road (7-2)
• Denied rezoning to MR-2 for townhomes at 3581 Rockbridge Road (7-2)
• Approved text amendment restricting self-storage uses to M and M-2 districts (9-0)
• Deferred small box discount retailer text amendment to July 2021 (9-0)
• Deferred 2035 Comprehensive Plan update for one cycle (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning to C-1 with conditions at 5011 Covington Highway (9-0)
• Denied light industrial land use and rezoning requests at 2346 Pine Mountain Street (9-0)
• Gave no recommendation on townhome requests at 2328 Pine Mountain Street after motion failed

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met on February 16, 2021, to review the proposed executive agenda for the February 23, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed agenda items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Accepted Urban Redevelopment Plan update to BOC agenda (assigned to PECS)
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Alice Ave (no cost to county)
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Weelaunee Rd ($29,485 cost)
• Accepted 8 surplus property sale resolutions to BOC agenda
• Accepted multiple purchasing and contracting items to BOC agenda
• Accepted multiple appointments to BOC agenda
• Accepted multiple minutes approvals to BOC agenda
• Accepted Watershed Management Capital Improvement Plan to BOC agenda

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting consists of procedural work session items. The Board will review committee reports, upcoming meeting agendas, and decide on the DeKalb Quarterly Briefing.

• Committee reports
• Decision on DeKalb Quarterly Briefing
• Review of February 9, 2021 Executive Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners preliminary agenda
• Convening of an executive session

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met via Zoom and reviewed the proposed executive agenda for the February 9, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with assignments to various committees. No final votes were taken; the meeting was procedural, setting the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.

• Accepted FY2021 Budget Adoption for public hearing
• Accepted Street Light Special Tax District for Lumby Drive and Gus Place for public hearing
• Accepted appointment of Stephen R. Bradshaw to DeKalb County Board of Health
• Accepted appointment of Karen Leeper Bennett to Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority, assigned to PECS Committee
• Accepted vehicle lease agreement for Seminole Road Landfill cell construction, assigned to PWI and FAB Committees
• Accepted HUD COVID-19 funding amendment ($12.2M total), assigned to PECS Committee
• Accepted donation of school supplies from Walmart ($10,000 value, $340 cost)
• Accepted roof replacement contract for fire stations (Hawk Construction, $1,136,640), assigned to ERPS Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted multiple agenda items for the January 26, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting, including a $4,000,000 intergovernmental contract with the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority for the Grady infectious disease program renovation, a $13,156,361.97 road resurfacing contract award recommendation, and several grant acceptances. The committee also accepted various appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions. No final decisions were made; all items were forwarded to the full BOC for action.

• Accepted $4M Grady IDP contract to BOC agenda, assigned to FAB (due 1/26)
• Accepted $13.16M LMIG road resurfacing contract award to Pittman Construction to BOC agenda, assigned to PWI
• Accepted $18,559.72 ARC grant for Senior Services to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $5,000 United Way grant for tutoring program to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted state and federal forfeiture property items to BOC agenda, assigned to ERPS
• Accepted 11 District 4 board reappointments to BOC agenda
• Accepted appointment of Nicole M. Golden as Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner to BOC agenda
• Accepted John Lewis memorial site resolution to BOC consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing new text amendments regarding small box discount retailers and automobile land uses across the county. The agenda also includes several deferred applications, such as a church sanctuary expansion and rezoning for townhomes. These items involve proposed changes to the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance.

• Text amendment for Small Box Discount Retailers (County-wide)
• Text amendment regarding automobile land uses (County-wide)
• SLUP for 700-seat sanctuary at 3214 Chamblee-Tucker Road
• Rezoning for townhomes at 4549 Erskine Road and 1247 Oakmont Drive
• SLUP for fuel pumps at Memorial Drive and Collingwood Drive

The DeKalb County Planning Commission met via Zoom and voted on several zoning items. The commission approved a Special Land Use Permit for Embry Hills Church of Christ to add a 700-seat sanctuary and expand parking, and denied a rezoning request from Lennar Corporation for townhomes at Erskine Road and Oakmont Drive. Two Quik Trip permit requests at Memorial Drive and Collingwood Drive failed on tie votes and will move to the Board of Commissioners with no recommendation. Several other items were withdrawn, deferred, or approved as recommended.

• Approved SLUP for Embry Hills Church of Christ 700-seat sanctuary and parking expansion (8-0)
• Denied Lennar Corporation rezoning for townhomes at 4549 Erskine Road and 1247 Oakmont Drive (8-0)
• Quik Trip alcohol outlet permit failed on 4-4 tie; moves to BOC with no recommendation
• Quik Trip fuel pump permit failed on 4-4 tie; moves to BOC with no recommendation
• Withdrew without prejudice SLUP for child caring institution at 5797 Marbut Road (8-0)
• Deferred full cycle text amendment on self-storage and mini-warehouse regulations (8-0)
• Deferred full cycle text amendment on Small Box Discount Retailers (8-0)
• Deferred two full cycles text amendment on automobile land uses (8-0)

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning and land use applications. These include requests for rezoning, special land use permits, and modifications to existing zoning conditions. The items range from commercial developments to residential changes.

• Rezoning 1795 Constitution Road for a truck parking lot and vocational school
• Request for Mercer University to allow up to five stories at 2930 Flowers Road
• Modification of zoning at 1688 Rock Chapel Road to remove senior apartment requirements
• Redevelopment of gas station at 4845 Flat Shoals Parkway with a convenience store and alcohol outlet
• Rezoning 5021 Covington Highway from residential to light commercial use

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes large-scale infrastructure contracts for watershed management, police services, and public works. The committee also reviewed updates on the 2020 Census and potential amendments to the county pension code.

• $18,053,892.50 sewer line assessment and cleaning contract
• $1,399,824.31 purchase of heavy-duty support vehicles for Fire Rescue Services
• $1,854,000 electrical switchgear inspection and repair contract
• Resolution urging the Georgia General Assembly to curb illegal street racing
• $324,720 fund transfer for the District 4 Community and Senior Center