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FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

March 4, 2015

Fulton County Government Center Assembly Hall

141 Pryor Street SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303

POST AGENDA MINUTES This document is tentative, has not been ratified or approved by the Board of

Commissioners, and is not binding on the County or any officer.

Scheduled date for ratification: March 18, 2015

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John H. Eaves 10:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: Mark Massey, Clerk to the Commission John H. Eaves, Chairman (District 7, At-Large) PRESENT Liz Hausmann, Vice-Chairman (District 1) PRESENT Bob Ellis, Commissioner (District 2) PRESENT Lee Morris, Commissioner (District 3) PRESENT Joan P. Garner, Commissioner (District 4) PRESENT Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., Commissioner (District 5) PRESENT Emma I. Darnell, Commissioner (District 6) PRESENT INVOCATION: Dr. F. Keith Slaughter, President/Dean Morehouse College School of Religion I.T.C. “Interdenominational Theological Center” Atlanta G.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recited in unison.

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CONSENT AGENDA

Board of Commissioners 15-0159 Adoption of the Consent Agenda - (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)

a. A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded by Commissioner Ellis to adopt as amended. NO VOTE TAKEN

b. A substitute motion was made by Vice-Chairman Hausmann and seconded by Chairman Eaves to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended removing item #15-0165; moving item #15-0166 to the Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration as requested by the County Manager; and reflecting Commissioner Morris’ abstention vote for item #15-0169

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 5 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner Did not vote: 1 - Darnell Absent: 1 - Arrington

15-0160 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE

MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing "Teresa Wynn Roseborough Appreciation Day." (Arrington) February 14, 2015 Proclamation recognizing "Zebedee Hester 90th Birthday Appreciation Day." (Darnell) February 15, 2015 Proclamation recognizing the "Eagle Scout Vijay George Narayanan Day." (Eaves) February 22, 2015 Proclamation recognizing "Juniper and Tenth Street High-Rise Residents Association Day." (Eaves) February 28, 2015 Proclamation recognizing "Dominique Wilkins Appreciation Day." (Eaves) March 5, 2015


County Manager 15-0161 Request approval to sign the Property Owner Authorization (as the

owner of the new Alpharetta Library) page of a Public Hearing Application for a City of Alpharetta initiated rezoning application for the Alpharetta Downtown Core District (Alpharetta City Center) site. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)

Aging and Youth 15-0162 Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and Fulton County to provide program administration for the East Point Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) Initiative through June 30, 2015. No funding is required. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)

Clerk of Superior Court 15-0163 Request approval of an agreement between the Fulton County Clerk

of Superior Court and Georgia Superior Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) to provide for the development, acquisition, and distribution of record management systems, information, services, supplies, and materials. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)

Library, Arts & Culture 15-0164 Request approval to apply for and accept a grant award of $25,562.00

from the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation for the Library Systems internal mini-grants program. Mini-grants provide small projects and programs throughout the library system. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)


15-0165 Request approval of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System to continue a partnership with the Technical College of Georgia through a contract with Pearson Vue for operating an authorized center for electronic GED testing and the acceptance of funds generated from GED testing fees, effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 with two renewal options. (HELD)

ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER.

Public Defender 15-0166 Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with United

Way to provide transitional housing services along with case management for seven (7) to ten (10) mental health clients of the Public Defender’s Office. A minimum of thirty to forty (30-40) inmates will receive individual placements annually. These in-kind services equaling $30,000.00, require a matched contribution by Fulton County in the amount of $30,000.00. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)

ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPERATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER.

A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Commissioner Garner to approve.

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 7 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington,

Darnell

Public Works/General Services 15-0167 Request approval for the installation of streetlights on: Demooney

Road (from East Stubbs Road to Campbellton/Fairburn Road) and on Boat Rock Road (from Mitchell Crossing Drive to Bruce Place). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)


Public Works/General Services - Land Division 15-0168 Request approval of a Utility Easement Dedication between Fulton

County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and the Georgia Power Company, for the purpose installing electrical service lines as required to provide electric services for the new Alpharetta Branch Library. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)

15-0169 Request approval of a Utility Easement Dedication between Fulton

County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and the Georgia Power Company, for the purpose installing electrical service lines as required to provide electric services for the new Milton Branch Library. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)

COMMISSIONER MORRIS ABSTAINED DUE TO HIS FIRM DESIGNED THE LIBRARY.

Purchasing 15-0170 Request ratification of an emergency purchase order – Facilities and

Transportation Services – Emergency Purchase Order #520 95922 in the total estimated amount of $5,080.00 with RehabMart, LLC (Watkinsville, GA) to replace a broken pool access lift at the Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Center. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)

Sheriff 15-0171 Request approval to accept a Memorandum of Understanding

between the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force up to $66,000.00 for overtime compensation benefits and fuel maintenance of vehicles as part of a joint law enforcement operation. No county match required. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)

15-0172 Request approval to accept a Memorandum of Understanding

between the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Department of Justice High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for up to $17,374.25 for overtime compensation and benefits as part of a joint law enforcement operation through September 30, 2015. No match required. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)


15-0173 Request approval to accept a United States Department of Justice Homeland Security State Criminal Alien Assistance Program grant in the amount of $8,878.00. No Match. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Board of Commissioners 15-0174 Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)

a. A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded by Chairman Eaves to adopt as amended by adding items #15-0208 and #15-0209 as requested by the County Manager; #15-0202 and #15-0205 as requested by Commissioner Darnell; items #15-0203, #15-0204 and #15-0207 as requested by Chairman Eaves; item #15-0206 as requested by Commissioner Arrington; replacing item #15-0191 with item #15-0211 as requested by Commissioner Ellis; moving up item #15-0211 and adding a District appointment to the F.R.E.S.H. Citizen Advisory Board as requested by Vice-Chairman Hausmann

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Darnell Absent: 1 - Arrington

b. A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded by Vice-Chairman Hausmann to reconsider the Agenda to move up item #15-0166.


Darnell


15-0175 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Regular Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2015 Special Called Meeting/Closed Executive Session Post Agenda Minutes February 16, 2015 Special Called Meeting/Briefing Post Agenda Minutes February 17, 2015 Post Agenda Minutes, February 18, 2015

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by Commissioner Garner to ratify the meeting minutes.

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 5 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner Did not vote: 2 - Arrington, Darnell

15-0176 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED)

Proclamation recognizing "Toastmasters International District 44 Appreciation Day." (Arrington) Proclamation recognizing "Global Network 1 and National Black and Latino Council Appreciation Day." (Arrington)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Board of Commissioners 15-0177 Public Comment - (CONDUCTED)

Citizens are allowed to voice County-related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission meeting. Before speaking, each participant must fill out a speaker card, located at the entry way, the podium, and the media and court reporter tables. Speaker cards must be submitted to the Clerk’s staff, who will accept them on a first-come, first-served basis. Once Public Comment begins, speaker cards will no longer be accepted. Speakers will be granted up to two minutes each, and Public Comment will not exceed 15 minutes. Those who could not speak during Public Comment will be allowed to speak first at a subsequent Board meeting. For more information or to arrange a speaking date, contact the Clerk’s Office.


8 Speakers: Councilman Matt Kunz (City of Milton /Sale of Providence Park); Councilwoman. Hattie Portis-Jones (City of Fairburn / Sale of Providence Park); Ms. Henri Jordan (Justice/Injustice); Mr. Jerry Myer Jackson (Child Exploitation); Ms. Collins Goss (Arts Community); Ms. Joyce Armster (Citizen Police Academy ); Mr. A.W. Davis (Police); and Mr. Ron Shakir (Social Problems).

ZONING, USE PERMITS, AND ZONING MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS

Planning and Community Services - 15-0101

Two Related Cases 2014U-0003 SFC Brumbley Court (APPROVAL CONDITIONAL) P&CS Dept: Recommendation: Approval Conditional CZB: Approval Conditional CLUP: N/A Approval: Mr. Clifton Jenkins, Mr. Wallace Linsey Sr., Mr. Bruce Moody Opposed: Ms. Carla Mannings, Ms. Susan Maziar Absent: Ms. Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Ms. Rosemary Lawson-Edge Application by Scott Seymour for Galt LLC seeks a Use Permit to develop an automobile/light truck salvage storage facility with two buildings (10,000 square foot each). The 23.43 acre site has approximately 728.68 feet of road frontage along the east side of Brumbley Court and 1,165 feet of road frontage along the north side of Graham Road, located in Land Lots 43 and 56, District 9F Fulton County, Georgia.

15-0102 2014VC-0010 SFC Brumbley Court (APPROVAL CONDITIONAL)

P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Denial - Parts 1 & 2, Withdrawal - Part 3, & Approval - Part 4 CZB: Denial - Parts 1 & 2, Withdrawal - Part 3, Approval- Part 4 CLUP: N/A Approval: Mr. Clifton Jenkins, Mr. Wallace Linsey Sr., Mr. Bruce Moody Opposed: Ms. Carla Mannings, Ms. Susan Maziar


Absent: Ms. Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Ms. Rosemary Lawson-Edge Application by Scott Seymour for Galt LLC seeks the following 4-Part concurrent variance: Part 1. Allow gravel parking for salvage yard. (Article 18.3.1) Part 2. Reduce 200 foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to a 50-foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback along the west and east property lines. (Article 19.4.39, Section B.2.) Part 3. Reduce the 50-foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback along I-85 to a 50-foot improvement setback. (Article 19.4.39, Section B.3.) Part 4. Allow a new salvage, storage and/or junk facility within a three mile radius of an existing facility (Article 19.4.39. Section B.1.) The 23.43 acre site has approximately 728.68 feet of road frontage along the east side of Brumbley Court and 1,165 feet of road frontage along the north side of Graham Road, located in Land Lots 43 and 56, District 9F Fulton County, Georgia.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED 3 Speakers: Mr. Larry Dingle (Representative of Applicant); Mr. Charlie Hood (Opposed); Mr. Taylor Harper (Representative of Property Owner/Opposed)

A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Commissioner Garner to approve with conditions as recommended by staff and the CZB with a friendly amendment by Commissioner Morris to include the condition that was agreed to by applicant and staff. The friendly amendment was accepted.

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Morris, Garner, Arrington, Darnell Abstained: 1 - Ellis


15-0178

Two Related Cases Case# 2014Z-0012 SFC, 5965 Old National Highway (APPROVAL CONDITIONAL AND DENIAL OF VARIANCE) P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Approval Conditional CLUP: Consistent CZB Recommendation: Approval Conditional Approval: Wallace Linsey, Sr, Bruce Moody, Clifton Jenkins, Rosemary Lawson Edge, Carla Mannings Absent: Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Susan Maziar Application by Thomas J. Warhola seeks a rezoning from C-2 (Commercial) to C-2 (Commercial) to allow C-2 (Commercial) permitted uses in the existing 5,186 square foot structure. The 0.486 acre site has approximately 110.20 feet of road frontage along the west side of Old National Highway and approximately 182.94 feet of road frontage along the south side of Lantern Lane, located in Land Lot 100, District 13 Fulton County, Georgia.

15-0179 Case# 2014VC-0012 SFC, 5965 Old National Highway (VARIANCE

DENIED) P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Denial CLUP: N/A CZB Recommendation: Denial Approval: Wallace Linsey, Sr, Bruce Moody, Clifton Jenkins, Rosemary Lawson Edge, Carla Mannings Absent: Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Susan Maziar Application by Thomas J. Warhola seeks a concurrent variance to reduce the required parking. (Article 18.2.1.)The 0.486 acre site has approximately 110.20 feet of road frontage along the west side of Old National Highway and approximately 182.94 feet of road frontage along the south side of Lantern Lane, located in Land Lot 100, District 13 Fulton County, Georgia.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED 3 Speakers: Mr. Thomas Warhola (Applicant); Mr. Michael Venable (Representative of Community); Mr. Alvin Reynolds (Representative of Community)


A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Chairman Eaves to approve as recommended by staff.


Darnell 15-0180 Case #2014Z -0014 SFC, 5232 Old National Highway (APPROVAL

CONDITIONAL) P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Approval Conditional CLUP: Consistent CZB Recommendation: Approval Conditional Approval: Wallace Linsey, Sr, Bruce Moody, Clifton Jenkins, Rosemary Lawson Edge, Carla Mannings Absent: Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Susan Maziar Application by Andres Vasquez of Readycap Lending, LLC seeks a rezoning from C-1 to C-1 (Community Business) to allow C-1 (Community Business) permitted uses in the existing 2,000 square foot structure. The 0.916 acre site has approximately 118.14 feet of road frontage along the east side of Old National Highway, located in Land Lot 68, District 13 Fulton County, Georgia.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED 2 Speakers: Mr. Andres Vasques (Applicant); Mr. Michael Venable (Representative of Community);

A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Chairman Eaves to approve with recommendations of staff.


Darnell


15-0181

Two Related Cases Case #2014Z -0009 SFC 6350 Old National Highway (DENIED) P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Denial CLUP: Consistent CZB Recommendation: Approval Conditional Approval: Wallace Linsey, Sr, Bruce Moody, Clifton Jenkins Against Motion: Carla Mannings Abstaining: Rosemary Lawson Edge Absent: Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Susan Maziar Application by Nikki Bolden of Front Row Early Learning Academy seeks a rezoning from O-I (Office-Institutional) to O-I (Office-Institutional) to expand the existing daycare facility from 2,219 square feet to 2,907 square feet. The subject 0.91 acre site has approximately 153.74 feet of road frontage along the eastern side of Old National Highway (SR 279) and approximately 271.55 feet of road frontage along the south side of Carobet Terrace, located in Land Lots 132 and 133, District 13 Fulton County, Georgia.

15-0182 Case #2014VC-0006 SFC, 6350 Old National Highway (DENIED)

P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Denial - All Parts CLUP: N/A CZB Recommendation: Approval - All Parts Approval: Wallace Linsey, Sr, Bruce Moody, Clifton Jenkins Against Motion: Carla Mannings Abstaining: Rosemary Lawson Edge Absent: Lynn Jarrett-Gude, Susan Maziar Application by Nikki Bolden of Front Row Early Learning Academy seeks a seven part concurrent variance as follows: Part 1. Allow one temporary (max. 3 years from date of approval) classroom to encroach into the 20-foot side yard building setback along the south property line (Article 8.1.3) Part 2. Allow two temporary (max. 3 years from date of approval) classrooms to encroach into the 25-foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback along the south property line as shown on the site plan. (Article 19.3.14, Section B.5)


Part 3. Allow two temporary (max. 3 years from date of approval) classrooms to encroach into the 25-foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback along the south property line as shown on the site plan. (Article 4.23.1) Part 4. Delete the architectural element requirement for two temporary (max. 3 years from date of approval) classrooms. (Article 12D.3, Section D.1.) Part 5. Allow metal siding as a building material for two temporary (max. 3 years from date of approval) classroom trailers. (Article 12D.3, Section D.2 and Section D.3) Part 6. Allow the septic field to encroach into the 50-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback along the east property line. (Article 4.23.1) Part 7. Allow the septic field to encroach into the 15-foot landscape strip along Carobet Terrace. (Article 12D.3, Section A.1) The subject 0.91 acre site has approximately 153.74 feet of road frontage along the eastern side of Old National Highway (SR 279) and approximately 271.55 feet of road frontage along the south side of Carobet Terrace, located in Land Lots 132 and 133, District 13 Fulton County, Georgia.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED 3 Speakers: Ms. Nikki Bolden (Applicant); Mr. Michael Venable (Representative of Community/Opposed); Mr. Alvin Reynolds (Representative of Community/Opposed) a. A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Commissioner Morris to accept the recommendation of staff to deny.


Darnell

b. A substitute motion was made by Vice-Chairman Hausmann and seconded by Commissioner Garner to defer this item for 30 days. NO VOTE TAKEN

Vice-Chairman Hausmann withdrew her motion.


Vice-Chairman Hausmann requested a thorough review of the permitting process to prevent future permits being wrongly issued.

15-0183 Case #2015ZM-0002 SFC, Campbellton Road (APPROVAL CONDITIONAL) P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Approval Conditional CLUP: N/A CZB Recommendation: N/A Application by Cambridge Meadows, LLC by Johnny Blankenship seeks a modification of zoning petition 2005Z -0037 SFC to amend condition 3.c. regarding the undisturbed buffer along the frontage of Campbellton Road and Old Campbellton Road.The subject 25.717 acre site is under development and is zoned CUP (Community Unit Plan) pursuant to 2005Z -0037 SFC and has approximately to 825.76 feet of road frontage along the south side of Campbellton Road and approximately 1,048.24 feet of frontage along the south side of Old Campbellton Road, located in Land Lot 130, District 14FF Fulton County, Georgia.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED 1 Speaker: Mr. Johnny Blankenship (Applicant)

A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Commissioner Morris to approve with conditions as recommended by staff.


Darnell


15-0184

Two Related Cases 2015ZM-0003 SFC, Southeast quadrant to Campbellton Road (SR 166) and Cascade Palmetto Highway (SR 70) (DEFERRED FOR 30 DAYS) P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Denial CLUP: N/A Application by Hakim Hilliard for Alex Panjwani of Jupiter Development, Inc. for VJ Tummala seeks a modification of zoning petition Z74-053 SFC to amend condition 3 for the development of a retail center with a convenience store with gas pumps. The subject site containing approximately 2.597 acres zoned C-1 (Community Business) pursuant to Z74-053 SFC is undeveloped and has approximately 118.89 feet of frontage along the east side of Cascade Palmetto Highway (SR 70) and approximately 235.62 feet of frontage along the south side of Campbellton Road (SR 166), located in Land Lot 53 & 60, District 9C, Fulton County, Georgia.

15-0185 2015VC-0002 SFC, Southeast quadrant to Campbellton Road (SR

166) and Cascade Palmetto Highway (SR 70) (DEFERRED FOR 30 DAYS) P&CS Dept. Recommendation: Denial - All Parts CLUP: N/A Application by Hakim Hilliard for Alex Panjwani of Jupiter Development, Inc. for VJ Tummala seeks a 3-part concurrent variance as follows:Part 1. Allow fuel pumps and associated canopies in front of the building. (Article 12L.4, Section E.14)Part 2. Allow more than 50 percent of parking in front of a building. (Article 12L.4, Section G.1 & 3)Part 3. Allow an additional freestanding sign. (Article 33, Section 25.E.1)The subject site containing approximately 2.597 acres zoned C-1 (Community Business) pursuant to Z74-053 SFC is undeveloped and has approximately 118.89 feet of frontage along the east side of Cascade Palmetto Highway (SR 70) and approximately 235.62 feet of frontage along the south side of Campbellton Road (SR 166), located in Land Lot 53 & 60, District 9C, Fulton County, Georgia.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED 4 SPEAKERS: Mr. Hakim Hilliard (Applicant/Requesting 30 Day Referral); Mr. Harold Reid (Cliftondale Community Club/In Support of 30 day deferral); Ms. Alison Dozier (Resident/In Support of 30 day deferral); Ms. Betty Shiver (Resident/Opposed).


A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Commissioner Arrington to defer these items for 30 days.


Darnell

COUNTY MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS

Office of External Affairs 15-0186 Discussion: Legislative Update. (DISCUSSED)

HEARD WITH ITEM #15-0205.

A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Commissioner Garner to approve item #15-0205 to oppose HB 194.

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 4 - Eaves, Garner, Arrington, Darnell Nays: 3 - Hausmann, Ellis, Morris

Commissioner Garner requested the Interim County Manager to move forward with a Grant Writer and support to monitor current grants to ensure not to lose them.

Chairman Eaves requested the number of parcels affected by Homestead Exemption. Vice-Chairman Hausmann requested staff to provide the Board with graphics showing the parcels.

Commissioner Darnell suggested providing the delegation with a copy of Clerk’s records and votes with respect to the Board’s considerations regarding the South Fulton cityhood legislation. Commissioner Darnell also requested that the report be given to the Board.


Planning and Community Services 15-0187 Request approval of notification to the City of College Park on the

County’s position regarding the annexation of approximately 274.985 acres into College Park. (OBJECTED ANNEXATION)

A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Commissioner Morris to object.


Darnell

Commissioner Darnell requested staff to provide the Board with an analysis depicting the trends and plans of Fulton County cities.

Commissioner Ellis requested that the economic impact be developed/determined on future annexation requests.

Purchasing 15-0188 Request approval of recommended proposal - Finance Department,

RFP #15RFP75986C-MT, GASB 43 & 45 Actuarial Services in the amount of $18,000.00 with Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting (Kennesaw, GA) to provide GASB 43 & 45 Actuarial Consulting services effective upon contract execution through December 31, 2015, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by Commissioner Garner to approve.

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 5 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner Did not vote: 2 - Arrington, Darnell


15-0189 Request approval of lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works/General Services, Bid #15ITBC95165A-AP, Safety Boots (Steel/Composite Toe) in the amount of $112,740.00 with Vulcan Safety Shoes (Tucker, GA) to provide safety boots upon approval through December 31, 2014 2015, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)

A motion was made by Commissioner Garner and seconded by Chairman Eaves to approve.


Darnell 15-0190 Request approval of lowest responsible bidder – Department of Public

Works/General Services, Bid #15ITB94589C-MT, Septic Tank & Grease Trap Maintenance services in the amount of $50,000.00 with Hamby’s Commercial Waste, Inc. (Hiram, GA) to provide septic tank & grease trap maintenance services for Fulton County facilities effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2015, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Hausmann and seconded by Chairman Eaves to approve.

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 6 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington Did not vote: 1 - Darnell

COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Commissioners' Action Items 14-1108 Request approval of a Resolution promoting the mutual cooperation

and joint initiatives and authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fulton County, Georgia and Taoyuan County of the Republic of China (Taiwan). (Eaves) (HELD ON 12/17/14, 01/07/15, 02/04/15, 2/18/15, AND 3/4/15)


COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - NEW BUSINESS

Commissioners' Action Items 15-0191 Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the sale of the property

known as Providence Park to the City of Milton; and for other purposes. (Ellis/Eaves/Hausmann) (REPLACED WITH ITEM #15-0211)

15-0192 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County policy and

procedure 600-71 regarding dedication plaques for County facilities to authorize listing the names of Library Board of Trustees' members sitting at the time of the construction contract award on the dedication plaques for such library facilities included in phase I and phase II of the library facility master plan projects. (Morris/Hausmann/Ellis) (APPROVED)

A motion was made by Commissioner Morris and seconded by Commissioner Ellis to approve.



BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Commissioners' District Appointments 15-0193 FULTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ZONING BOARD (APPROVED)

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall appoint seven (7) members to a Community Zoning Board for unincorporated Fulton County. Each member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall nominate, for full Board approval, a member to the Community Zoning Board. All members shall be residents of Fulton County. From the membership of the Community Zoning Board, the Board of Commissioners shall appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair, to serve no more than two (2) years. Term = Members shall serve a term consistent with that of the member of the Board of Commissioners making the nomination (4 years). Members shall serve no more than two terms, either consecutive or non-consecutive. Members of the community zoning board serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and may be removed upon motion of the nominating Commissioner and affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Commissioners. Terms below expired: 12/31/2014 Ms. Carla Mannings (Eaves) Ms. Rosemary Lawson-Edge (Arrington) Ms. Susan Mazier (Ellis) Mr. Bruce Moody (Morris) Mr. Clifton W. Jenkins (Garner) Ms. Lynn Jarrett-Gude (Hausmann) Mr. Wallace Linsey (Darnell) Chairman Eaves nominated Mr. Kelly Johnson for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2018.


15-0194 FULTON COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (APPROVED) The Board shall consist of seven (7) members, each to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Initial appointments shall be staggered as follows: three (3) members will be appointed for two-year terms, and four (4) members will be appointed for four-year terms. Members of the board shall be residents of Fulton County. The Board of Commissioners shall make good faith efforts to appoint one or more individuals who have experience or expertise relevant to one or more of the county codes under the jurisdiction of the Board, such as property management, engineering (structural or civil), construction, and/or law experience. The absence of such individuals from the membership of the Board shall in no way limit the authority and jurisdiction of the board. If a Board member fails to attend two of three successive meetings without cause or without approval of the chairperson, the enforcement board shall declare the members' office vacant and ask the Board of Commissioners to promptly fill the vacancy. Term = 3 years VACANT (Ellis) VACANT (Darnell) Term below expired: 7/1/2010 Mr. Darrell Stallings (Eaves) Term below expired: 7/1/2014 Mr. Ronald D. Coleman (Hausmann) Chairman Eaves nominated Mr. Elvin G. Hawkins to replace Mr. Darrell Stallings for a District appointment to a term ending July 1, 2016.


15-0195 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION PROCESS CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL (APPROVED) Consist of fourteen (14) citizens. Each Commissioner to appoint two (2) members from his/her district for a two (2) year term. Panel members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Term = 2 years VACANT (Eaves) VACANT (Eaves) VACANT (Hausmann) VACANT (Darnell) Terms below expired: 8/1/2013 Ms. Laura Delong (Ellis) Ms. Georgia Watts (Ellis) Mr. Randal P. Whatley (Morris) Chairman Eaves nominated Mr. Garfield L. Peart and Mr. Jarod T. Apperson for District appointments to terms ending August 1, 2017.

15-0196 FULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH

SYSTEM (APPROVED) Consists of ten (10) trustees (members). The Board of Commissioners of Fulton County appoints seven (7) trustees (members) and the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County appoints three (3). (See Fulton County Code § 13-2-11). The Fulton County Code does not prescribe the method of appointment; however, historically, each Commissioner has appointed one person to serve. Term = 4 years Terms below expired: 12/31/2014 Mr. Richard L. Teters (Hausmann) Mr. Thomas W. Dortch (Eaves) Term below expires: 12/31/2016 Dr. Robert A. Holmes (resigned) Chairman Eaves nominated Mr. Thomas W. Dortch for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2018.


15-0197 FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (APPROVED) Increased to seven (7) members July 25, 1979; all members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment. The Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals shall elect one of its members as the Chairperson, who shall serve for one year or until he/she is re-elected or his/her successor is elected. Term = 4 years VACANT (Ellis) Term below expires 12/31/2014 Mr. Samuel A. Battle (Arrington) Ms. Thekla Holder (Garner) Ms. Karen C. Johnson (Hausmann) Mr. Winston Cook (Morris) Ms. Douglas Gray (Darnell) Mr. Kip Carr (Eaves) Chairman Eaves nominated Mr. Carl Siemen to replace Mr. Kip Carr for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2018.


15-0198 FULTON COUNTY CITIZENS COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT (APPROVED) Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall appoint fourteen (14) members to serve on the Commission. In making such appointments, the Fulton County Board of commissioners shall ensure that the terms of such appointees shall be staggered. Term = 4 years VACANT (Eaves) VACANT (Morris) Term below expired: 1/1/2008 Ms. E. Allison Keefer (Handel) Term below expired: 1/1/2014 Mr. Ron Camacho (Pitts) Terms below expired: 1/1/2016 Mr. John A. Sherrill (Lowe) Mr. Robert F. Peoples (Lowe) Mr. Dolan Falconer (Edwards) Mr. K. Rashid Nuri (Garner) Ms. Cindy Eades (Hausmann) Ms. Stacy Patton (Edwards) Mr. Bill Eisenhauer (Garner) Mr. Charles Bryant (Darnell) Ms. Edith Ladipo (Darnell) Ms. Tia Bohannon (Hausmann) Chairman Eaves nominated Mr. Randy Gibbs for an unexpired District appointment to a term ending January 1, 2018.


15-0199 FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (APPROVED) Consists of fifteen (15) residents of the county. Each year, each Commissioner appoints two members for a two year term. The Chairperson is elected by the majority vote of the Board of Commissioners for a two year term. The Council elects a vice chairman and secretary from its membership. The Executive Director is appointed by the County Manager. (Fulton County Code 22-69-2) Term = 2 years Term below expired: 11/27/2011 Ms. Barbara Lyles Anderson (Ellis) Terms below expired: 11/27/2013 Mr. Walter I. Canady (Eaves) Dr. Ruth Hilson Pace (Darnell) Terms below expired: 11/27/2014 Ms. Hattie B. Jay (Darnell) Ms. Jacquee Minor (Garner) Ms. Judy Mauldin (Garner) Ms. Sabrina Moore (Eaves) Ms. Phred Huber (Morris) Chairman Eaves nominated Mr. Jerry Thomas to replace Mr. Walter I. Canady for an unexpired District appointment to a term ending November 27, 2015. Chairman Eaves also nominated Collie Burnett to replace Ms. Sabrina Moore for an unexpired District appointment to a term ending November 27, 2016. Vice-Chairman Hausmann nominated Ms. Robin Buckley for a vacant District appointment to a term ending November 27, 2016.


15-0200 F. R.E.S.H. (FULTON ROUNDTABLE EXPANDED SERVICES HEADQUARTERS) CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD (APPROVED) Each District Commissioner appoints three members from within their Districts. This Community Advisory Board, appointed by the Board of Commissioners, represents five (5) district areas in Fulton County. Term = 1 Year Terms below expired 12/31/2013 Mrs. Stephanie Schuette (Hausmann) Ms. Carolyn Brown (Darnell) Ms. Patricia Floyd (Darnell) Ms. Evelyn Brown (Darnell) Terms below expired 12/31/2014 Ms. Carol Lindberg (Ellis) Rev. Frank Lewis (Ellis) Dr. Barbara Reed (Ellis) Ms. Barbara Duffy (Hausmann) Mr. Glen Rudh (Hausmann) Mr. William Dukes (Arrington) Ms. Taffi I Vincent (Arrington) Mr. Mose James (Arrington) Ms. Liz Coyle (Garner) Ms. Stephanie Flowers (Garner) Dr. Amelia Langston (Garner) Vice-Chairman Hausmann nominated Mr. Jack Morgan to replace

Ms. Barbara Duffy and Mr. Jack Hausmann to replace Mr. Glen

Rudh for District appointments to terms ending December 31,

2015.

*Vice-Chairman Hausmann nominated Francella Perryman to replace Mrs. Stephanie Schuette for District appointment to term ending December 31, 2015. Commissioner Ellis nominated Ms. Barbara Duffy to replace Ms. Carol Lindberg, Ms. Beppie Lever to replace Rev. Frank Lewis, and Ms. Debbie Johnson to replace Dr. Barbara Reed for District appointments to terms ending December 31, 2015. *added during the meeting.


A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by Commissioner Morris to approve items #15-0193 thru #15-0200.


EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION

Board of Commissioners 15-0201 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney),

real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Eaves). (APPROVED)

a. A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by Vice-Chairman Hausmann to close for Executive Session.

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 5 - Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Arrington, Darnell Did not vote: 2 - Eaves, Garner

b. A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by Vice-Chairman Hausmann to appoint Mr. Richard Anderson as the County Manager on the terms of the contract he has agreed to, effective March 5, 2015.


Darnell

c. A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by Commissioner Darnell to appoint Ms. Sharon Whitmore Interim CFO.


Darnell


PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION: Chairman Eaves, Vice-Chairman Hausmann, Commissioners Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington, and Darnell; Interim County Manager Sharon Whitmore; County Attorney R. David Ware; and Clerk to the Commission Mark Massey.

PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL: Chairman Eaves, Vice-Chairman Hausmann, Commissioners Ellis, Morris, Garner, Arrington, and Darnell; County Attorney R. David Ware.

ADDED TO THE MEETING

ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA 15-0202 COMMISSIONERS’ ITEM - Discussion: Little River Water Reclamation

Facility: Status. (Darnell) (DISCUSSED) 15-0203 COMMISSIONERS' ITEM - Discussion – Central Library Options.

(Eaves) (DISCUSSED)

Commissioner Garner requested information regarding costs and funding for a Central Library along with programming.

Vice-Chairman Hausmann requested that the new Commissioners be provided with the information to understand what was approved, issues with partial funding, what it would take to raise the remaining funds, and what it will take legally to proceed in a different direction.


15-0204 COMMISSIONERS' ITEM - Request approval for the Chairman to execute an Agreement on behalf of Fulton County, Georgia with Walton Development and Management, Inc. and Sandtown Crossing, Inc. for the installation of public road traffic signalization improvements at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Campbellton Road in Fulton County, with such Agreement to be approved as to form by the County Attorney. (Eaves) (APPROVED)

A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by Commissioner Darnell to approve.


Darnell 15-0205 COMMISSIONERS' ITEM - Request approval of a Resolution

expressing opposition to House Bill 194 of the 2015-2016 Georgia General Assembly which reduces the period of advance voting for elections. (Darnell/Garner/Arrington) (APPROVED) HEARD WITH ITEM #15-0186.

15-0206 COMMISSIONERS' ITEM - Request approval to declare an

emergency need for CJIS community permitting the County Manager to enter an emergency contract not to exceed $250,000.00 to provide emergency temporary project manager capabilities, technical support and training; and transfer the CJIS Director position from the County Manager back to IT (D63). This position would be a dual report to IT and the CJIS Chair. (Arrington) (HELD )

Commissioner Darnell requested staff to provide the Board with a description of the duties and responsibilities developed for the Assistant County Manager position related to this item. Commissioner Ellis requested staff to provide the Board with more information for clarity in order to determine a solution. Commissioner Garner requested staff to provide the Board with a long-term solution for the County’s IT needs.


15-0207 COMMISSIONERS’ ITEM - FULTON PERIMETER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CID) (Eaves) (APPROVED) Term = Members shall be nominated by the Corporations represented by the Perimeter CID Board and presented to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for approval. Mr. Chuck Altimari Chairman Eaves submitted the following name for a Full Board appointment, as nominated by the Fulton Perimeter Community Improvement District's Board of Directors: Mr. Steven Slifer to replace Mr. Chuck Altimari of UPS.

HEARD AFTER ITEM #15-0200.

A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by Commissioner Morris to approve.


15-0208 COUNTY MANAGER’S' ITEM - Request approval of a Resolution to

amend Section 102-376 of the Fulton County Code of Laws and Ordinances regarding qualification based selection procedures for Architectural and Engineering Services for Federally funded projects as requested by the Georgia Department of Transportation to clarify Fulton County’s compliance with Federal requirements; and for other purposes. (APPROVED)

A motion was made by Commissioner Darnell and seconded by Chairman Eaves to approve.


Darnell


15-0209 COUNTY MANAGER’S' ITEM - Request to approve First Amendment to Jail Agreement between Union City, Georgia and Fulton County, Georgia to share the cost to repair the kitchen at the Union City Jail in the amount not to exceed $15,638.03. The kitchen repair amount shall be borne equally by Union City and the Sheriff with each party paying $7,819.01. (APPROVED)

A motion was made by Chairman Eaves and seconded by Commissioner Darnell to approve.


Darnell 15-0210 COMMISSIONERS’ ITEM – Press Conference. (Eaves) (TO BE

RESCHEDULED) 15-0211 COMMISSIONERS’ ITEM - Request approval of a Resolution

authorizing the sale of the property known as Providence Park to the City of Milton; and for other purposes. (cross reference item # 15-0191) (Ellis/Eaves/Hausmann) (APPROVED)

HEARD AFTER ITEM #15-0177

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Hausmann and seconded by Commissioner Ellis to approve.

The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: 5 - Eaves, Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Garner Nays: 1 - Arrington Did not vote: 1 - Darnell

Commissioner Garner requested staff to provide the Board with the process regarding the sale of County parks.

Chairman Eaves requested the Interim County Manager to provide the Board with the number of parks that have been sold and develop a consistent process for future sales of County property.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.

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