January 23, 2015

BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS

Regular Meetings February 3rd - 9:00 AM

February 17th at 6:30 PM

Meetings held at:Administration Building

Community Room140 Henry Parkway

McDonough, GA 30253

Regular Commissionmeetings will air Fridays,Saturdays, Mondays and

Wednesdays onHenry TV Channel 180 andAT&T U-Verse Channel 99,

at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

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Commissioners Approve Budget Amendment to Assist Local Agencies

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to the FY 2014-2015 budget in the amount of $302,000 to help fund the Henry County Libraries and the Department of Family and Children Services through the remainder of the fiscal year. The amendment calls for additional funding to the Henry County Library System in the amount of $275,000 and to DFACS in the amount of $27,000. The action also allowed for a budget transfer of $267,889 to combine the Building Department and the Environmental Compliance Department into the Building and Plan Review

Department, and $119,100 for previously approved positions within the department. According to Budget Director Angie Sorrow, the budget needs to be amended periodically so there are no variances in the departmental accounts. District II Commissioner Brian Preston said he was glad to see a solution to the library system’s budgetary shortfall. “I know that we have all been talking in a joint effort because we all consider the libraries an asset in the county and I know we’ve had some hard times in trying to move from this and I’m just glad that we were able to come to a resolution,” said District II Commissioner

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January 23, 2015

Commissioners Approve Zoning Board Appointment

Henry County Parks and Recreation Offers Mid-Winter Break Camp

The Henry County Board of C o m m i s s i o n e r s approved the reappointment of Vikki Consiglio to the Henry County Zoning Advisory Board for a one-year term to expire on December 31, 2016. She is District IV

Commissioner Blake Prince’s appointee to the Zoning Advisory Board. The Zoning Advisory Board consists of six members appointed by the Henry County Board of Commissioners and are charged with making recommendations to the Board on adoption of regulations to land within the county.

The Henry County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Mid-Winter Break Camp February 16 through 20 during the week of winter break for Henry County schools and an additional day of camp on February 23, which is a professional learning day for teachers. The cost for the camp is $100 per child for the week-long camp and $120 to include Monday February 23, with a $10 discount for each additional child in the household. Camp hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. Camps will be held at the Fairview Recreation Center in Stockbridge, Heritage Park in McDonough and the J. P. Moseley Recreation Center in Stockbridge.

As always, there will be fun games and activities, arts and crafts, and this year includes an exciting field trip to Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Registration will be held Monday through Friday, beginning January 26 through February 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Park or any of the County’s recreation centers. Campers may also register online at www.hcprd.org. Hurry, because space is limited. For more information, call Henry County Parks and Recreation at 770-288-7300.

The Henry County Fire Department continually utilizes the latest training available. Shown here fire professionals are training using a HI Fidelity SIM Mannequin.

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Henry County Police Receive Donation The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved two public safety measures at the January 20, 2015 Commission meeting. C o m m i s s i o n e r s approved acceptance of a donation on behalf of the Henry County Police Department in

the amount of $500 from the Tanger Outlet Center and its merchants. The donation does not require any matching funds and does not have any restrictions on its use.

According to presenter Major Keith Going, officials with Tanger Outlet Center and its merchants credit a part of their success as a result of local public safety personnel working hard to create a safe environment at the shopping outlet and wanted to show their support to the HCPD. Commissioners also approved a resolution authorizing the Henry County Fire Department to purchase uniforms from T&T Uniforms in the amount of $135,000. The purchase is a part of an annual contract with T&T Uniforms, which was previously approved in November.

Brian Preston. “I know that this doesn’t fix all the issues that the Library Board is facing and we know there is a need for more resources, but I’m glad that we could fill this hole.”

For more information on Henry County’s budget or to view the award winning Popular Annual Financial Report, please visit www.henrycounty-ga.org/finance.

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January 23, 2015

Commissioner Bruce Holmes To Host Town Hall Meeting

Focus will be on doing business in Henry County District V Commissioner Bruce Holmes will hold his first monthly Town Hall Meeting of the new year on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 9 a.m. at Crossroad Christian Church. This month’s meeting will feature a discussion on how to do business in Henry County. Special guest speaker will be Rod Gray, Purchasing Director for Henry County Government,

who will discuss several topics, including the various procedures for doing business in and with Henry County. There will also be a special focus and discussion on small businesses and minority and women-owned businesses, as well as a question and answer session. The Town Hall Meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Crossroad Christian Church is located at 5365 North Henry Blvd. in Stockbridge.

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Citizens Police Academy Set to Begin March 3

The Henry County Police Department is currently taking applications for its spring Citizens Police Academy class, to be held from March 3 through May 12, 2015. This 11-week class gives a unique and up-close look at the inner-workings of the Henry County Police Department and the many challenges and issues that face law enforcement efforts on a daily basis. The Citizens Police Academy will meet Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m., and the goal of the Citizens Police Academy is not only to help local residents better understand police work in their community, but to develop stronger ties between the community and police agencies in an effort to better address crime issues. The instruction is comprehensive and covers topics relevant to Henry County, such as crime prevention and community based policing, drugs, gangs, DUI and traffic enforcement, investigations, the Use of Force Model, firearms safety and the law, and a

tour of the Henry County Jail. Most classes will be held at the Henry County Police Department Training Room in the Henry County Public Safety Building, and the class is free but space is limited. It’s open to individuals who live or work in Henry County, who are age 21 and over, and a background check is required. Participants must not have any prior felony arrests and may not have had a misdemeanor arrest in the past six months. For information or to apply, please visit http://www.co.henry.ga.us/Police/CitizensPoliceAcademy.shtml for the application and background consent forms Applications need to be completed by March 2, 2015. Please fill out and return original copies to Henry County Police Dept., 108 S. Zack Hinton Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253. Your application will be processed and then you will be contacted. If you have questions, please contact Joni Miller jmiller@co.henry.ga.us or at 770-288-8285.

The Henry County Police Department is now using YouTube! The purpose is to work in partnership with

our citizens in solving and reducing crime.

www.youtube.com/user/HenryCountyPoliceDpt

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Several Henry County Police Department staff members attended the 2015 FBI National Academy Winter Conference in Augusta, GA on January 15 and 16, where Lieutenant Jason Bolton was recognized as one of the most recent graduates of the FBI National Academy. The conference covered training topics pertaining to the Boston marathon bombing, along with various active shooter scenarios.

2015 FBI National Academy Winter Conference

January 23, 2015

Members of the Henry County Police Department who attended the conference are (l. to r.) Major Keith Going, Chief Keith Nichols, Major Jim Burch, Captain Scott Gray, Deputy Chief Mark Amerman, Lieutenant Jason Bolton and Captain Phillip Bratton.