board of commissioners - regular business meeting - nov 7

CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Business Meeting November 07, 2017 7:00 PM

POST SUMMARY MINUTES

1. Call to order.

Chairman Turner called the meeting to order. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Jeff Turner Chairman Present Michael Edmondson Vice Chairman Present Gail Hambrick Commissioner Present Sonna Singleton Gregory Commissioner Present Felicia Franklin Warner Commissioner Present Sandra Davis County Clerk Present

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

The Invocation was given by Reverend Howard Johnson of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Turner. Chairman Turner asked Reverend Johnson to pray for the victims of the massacre in Texas.

3. Adoption of the agenda.

Motion made by Vice-Chairman Edmondson, second by Commissioner Hambrick to remove Item #8: PRESENTATION: An Update on the Clayton County Development Authority. (Presented by Mr. Ricky Clark, Jr.- City Manager of Jonesboro, Georgia). Vote unanimous. Motion made by Vice-Chairman Edmondson, second by Commissioner Hambrick to remove Item #26: Appointment to the Development Authority / Redevelopment Authority Board and the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Clayton County to fill the expired term of Larry Vincent (Resigned). The term is four (4) years expiring on March 1, 2021. (Full Board appointment). Vote unanimous. Motion made by Commissioner Hambrick, second by Commissioner Gregory to adopt the agenda as amended. Vote unanimous.

4. PROCLAMATION: "Clayton County recognizes the Clayton Seniors Golden Olympic Recipients". (Presented by Chairman Jeffrey Turner)

5. PROCLAMATION: "Clayton County congratulates North Clayton Middle School as the 2017 Clayton County Middle School Football Champions". (Presented by Commissioner Gail Hambrick)

6. PROCLAMATION: "Clayton County recognizes November 2017 as National Parental Involvement Month". (Presented by Commissioner Sonna Gregory)

7. PRESENTATION: An Update on the Clayton County Public Schools. (Presented by Dr. Morcrease Beasley- Superintendent)

Vote: Removed from Agenda

8. PRESENTATION: An Update on the Clayton County Development Authority. (Presented by Mr. Ricky Clark, Jr.- City Manager of Jonesboro, Georgia)

9. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Citizens will be given a three (3)-minute maximum time limit to speak before the Board of Commissioners about various topics, issues, and concerns. Following thirty minutes of hearing from the public, the Board of Commissioners will allow the remainder of citizens who have signed up to be heard at the next Tuesday business meeting.

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1. Dr. Henry Anderson of Unincorporated Hampton, Georgia continued his commission job performance evaluation of Vice-Chairman Edmondson. He stated that he is excelling as a commissioner of honest stature in the Lake Spivey area, and is one of two senior commissioners in their third term with ten years, ten months and counting. However, outside of the Lake Spivey community, it has not been so stellar. He stated that the Vice-Chairman is purposefully delaying the acquisition of land for a recreation center in District 4 that the citizens of Clayton County approved in the 2004 SPLOST. The beginning estimate cost for the project was $8,729,000.00 and the funds were already allocated. However as of now, no ground has been broken and there is no evidence that the land acquisition has occurred. He stated that District Four is the only district that does not have a recreation center and the Vice-Chairman is solely responsible for not honoring the will of the citizens. He noted that he would continue Vice-Chairman Edmondson’s job performance evaluation at the next morning.

2. Ms. Gwendolyn Gooden of Jonesboro, Georgia spoke about the MOU for the Alzheimer’s services from a previous meeting that was approved, but the information online is inaccurate and it should not have been approved without the proper information or funding offered. She stated that some conditions may have reservations by giving ASC assistance; and the ASC charges less than others.

3. Mr. Orlando Gooden of Jonesboro, Georgia spoke about how he had a moment of

clarity after viewing the public commenting was removed from CCTV. He stated some commissioners don’t want the citizens to hear about the complaints and he thinks this is collusion, pollution and quid-pro-quo. Some commissioners are not paying attention, and the board could care less. He spoke about the zoning approval but denial of the community church in District 4. The postponing of replacing Eldrin Bell and him ending up back on the Development Authority, the Flat Shoals concession stand, the expenses being used and requested, and the consultant we are paying for that we do not need.

4. Mr. Robb Leatherwood of Unincorporated Riverdale, Georgia spoke about the

flyers being handed out for an event this Thursday with the Clayton County Police Department. He decided to engage with them to see if we can change the

behavior and crimes occurring in our area. He spoke about the shootings that have occurred over the years and stated something has to change. Let’s see if we can bridge a partnership and start building relationships between the police and the citizens. He stated he has attempted to reach out to Commissioner Hambrick and her constituent aide Tina Howard about this but they have not responded to any of his emails or phone calls; he asked why does she not want to share this if it is about the community. What better way to have this informal meeting with the Police Department so we can establish a safer and better way of life in our community.

5. Mr. Timothy Jefferson of Clayton County, Georgia spoke about his privilege to

talk to investors and developers in the county. He spoke about Amazon and how we have created a buzz. He stated we have to be aggressive with our beautification on Tara Boulevard and Highway 85. There needs to be an Economic Development Summit so that people can come to the county and see what we have to offer and who we are. We have to get out there and make things happen but let us start with the beautification on Tara Boulevard, Highway 54 and Highway 85 that will send a positive message and where we want to go as a community.

6. Mr. Mickey Garber of Unincorporated Rex, Georgia spoke about how he has a

right not to be silent. We have pulled the board out of a ditch with the burn ban and garbage disposal, but on public speaking and live streaming of the comments, taxation of alcohol in the convenience stores they are still in the ditch. With Resolutions 2017-75 and 2017-76, they are going back into the ditch because of vagueness, deceit with words like redevelopment, no public comment and no public input.

7. Ms. Bonnie Shekarabi of Lake Spivey, Georgia stated she is here representing 64

homeowners of the Lake Spivey Club off of Walt Stephens Road. She is here to petition in District 4 and the Board of Commissioners to please cease and desist all of the efforts to fund the Clayton County Nature Trail being built in our subdivision until homeowners can meet. We have very serious concerns of property encroachments, disturbances without notice, major loss of privacy, damage to the main entrance of our subdivision, no solutions right now, and major threats to property values. We want to set up our HOA and start beautifying our subdivision. We have 75% of our signatures, but we only had 24 hours of turnaround but have almost 100% of verbal agreement.

Chairman Turner asked Ms. Shekarabi to please leave the signed petition with

COO Stanford.

8. Ms. Tashina Hamilton of Lake Spivey, Georgia stated she has the same concerns as Ms. Shekarabi. Ms. Hamilton stated this is a terrible thing, and we did have a meeting with Vice-Chairman Edmondson on October 8, 2017 and we were advised we had input options, but the very next day construction started; we are not pleased. We hope that the board is listening to what we are requesting and to at least give us notice of any plans. This is her first home that she has purchased and invested in and what we cherish is being taken away without any notice or

conversation.

10. CONSENT AGENDA

Motion made by Vice-Chairman Edmondson, second by Chairman Turner to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed 4 to 1. Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed. Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 1. Approval of the October 17, 2017 Regular Business Meeting Minutes. Vote: Approved [4 to 1] 2. Recommendation for Annual Contract Amendment: RFB #15-32 Medical

Supplies for Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services – Annual Contract.

The recommendation is to amend the multi award contract to re-award items

118 and 177 to Henry Schein, Inc., located in Melville, New York. The items

were previously awarded to J & B Medical Supply, Inc., located in Wixom,

Michigan and Southeastern Emergency Equipment, located in Youngsville,

North Carolina, but the vendors were unable to maintain their current

prices. The Board of Commissioners approved the award on May 17, 2016.

As requested by the Department of Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services. Pursuant to Section 4-604 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinances, General Purchasing Methods, Change Orders and Contract Modifications. General Provisions. Except as hereinafter provided, any change order or other modification of a contract term shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 3. Request for First Contract Amendment: RFP #15-34 Transportation Services for

the Clayton County Senior Services Department, Annual Contract.

MLB Transportation, Inc., located in Tucker, Georgia. Funding for this project is available through the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Grant. As requested by the Department of Senior Services. Pursuant to Section 4-604 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinances, General Purchasing Methods, Change Orders and Contract Modifications. General Provisions. Except as hereinafter provided, any change order or other modification of a contract term shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 4. Recommendation for Award: ITB #17-124 Aluminum Sign Blanks and Printed

Signs for Clayton County, Georgia (Transportation and Development Department).

Osborn Associates, Inc., located in Logan, Ohio. Funding for this project is available through the 2015 SPLOST program. As requested by the Department of Transportation and Development. Pursuant to Section 4-302 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinance, General Purchasing Methods, Competitive Sealed Bidding Process. Acquisitions Greater Than $74,999.99. Any commodity, good or

service that is expected to cost in excess of $74,999.99 or is expected to generate revenue greater than $74,999.99 shall be acquired through the competitive sealed bid process except as otherwise provided in this Purchasing Code.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 5. Recommendation for First Contract Amendment: CP #17-128 Roofing Supplies

Services for Clayton County, Georgia, utilizing the US Communities Purchasing Cooperative.

Garland/DBS, Inc., located in Cleveland, Georgia. There will be no cost to the County. As requested by the Department of Building Maintenance. Pursuant to Section 4-303 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinance, General Purchasing Methods, Competitive Sealed Proposal Process. Acquisitions Greater Than $74,999.99. Unless otherwise provided herein, formal sealed proposals must be obtained for any item or service which is expected cost in excess of $74,999.99 or is expected to generate revenue greater than $74,999.99, for which the competitive sealed bid process is either not applicable or is determined by the Director not to be in the best interest of the County.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 6. Recommendation for Award: CP #17-129 Musco Sports Lighting, Inc., for

Various Parks and Recreational Facilities Lighting Systems utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance Cooperative (NJPA).

Musco Sports Lighting, Inc., located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Funding is available through the respective user department’s General Fund, SPLOST Fund and/or CDBG Fund Accounts. As requested by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Pursuant to Section 4-308 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinance, General Purchasing Methods, Cooperative Purchase. The County may participate in a cooperative purchase for commodities, equipment and services when determined by the Director that it is in the best interest of the County. The sponsoring entity, whether federal, state or local must have performed a competitive procurement process and entered into a contract that stipulates allowance for other governmental entities to purchase the same commodity, equipment or service from the supplier at the same price and under the same terms and conditions as extended to sponsoring entity. If such arrangement has not been made a part of the contract, written permission from the sponsoring entity and the awarded supplier must be obtained. The Director or his/her designee must certify that the acquisition of the commodities, equipment or services are consistent with the contract commodities, equipment and services, and of equal or lesser price, of those commodities, equipment and services offered to the sponsoring entity. Documentation to substantiate this decision will be maintained by the Department of Central Services. Cooperative purchases where cost is in excess of $74,999.99 or is expected to generate revenue greater than $74,999.99 shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 7. Recommendation for Special Purchase: SP #17-172 Tire Recycling with Quality

Tire Recycling (Transportation and Development).

Quality Tire Recycling, located in Jackson, Georgia. Funding is available through the departments Rubber/Tire Disposal Fee fund. As requested by the Department of Transportation and Development. Pursuant to Section 4-306 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinance, General Purchasing Methods, Special Purchase. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Purchasing Code, the Director may initiate a purchase where he/she determines that an unusual or unique situation exists that make the application of all requirements of competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals contrary to the public interest and the interest of the County and such purchase does not technically qualify as a sole source purchase under Section 4-305 of this Purchasing Code. If determined as appropriate by the Director, any special purchase under this section shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances; provided however, that the Director may determine under appropriate circumstances that there is only one logical choice as to a contractor to provide the goods or services necessitated by the special purchase. A written determination of the basis for the purchase and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included by the Director in the contract file. The user department and the Director must certify in writing the basis for designating such purchases as a Special Purchase with thorough reasoning. All awards under this section for amounts where cost is in excess of $74,999.99 or is expected to generate revenue greater than $74,999.99 shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 8. Budget Amendment 2-13 / FYE 6/30/2018 / District Attorney- To amend in

additional revenue to cover additional training and travel expenses in the amount $8,365.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 9. Budget Amendment 2-15 / FYE 6/30/2018 / Commissioners Office- To transfer

funds to add an Administrative Secretary to provide support for the Deputy Chief Operating Officer approved at the October 17, 2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting in the amount of $23,287.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 10. Budget Amendment 2-16 / FYE 6/30/2018 / Finance- To transfer funds to add an

Accounts Payable Assistant Manager approved at the October 17, 2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting in the amount of $2,286.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1] 11. Budget Amendment 2-57/FYE 06/30/2017 Medical Self Insurance Fund- To

cover the cost of additional required medical claims expense in the amount of $70,000.00.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 12. MRR Technology Grant

The Library System is requesting the Board of Commissioners to accept grant funds from the Georgia Public Library Services in the amount of $39,299.69 allocated specifically for public access computer replacement, other digital & STEAM equipment and computing infrastructure. Further, to authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement, and otherwise perform all acts necessary to accomplish the intent of the agreement; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the budget where necessary to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense, all as may be required under the terms of the agreement.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 13. Request Approval to Sell at Auction - Seized 2004 Ford LGT Conventional F-150

Truck

The Clayton County Police Department requests the sale of one (1) seized vehicle at auction; the vehicle is a 2004 Ford LGT Conventional F-150 Truck, silver in color, VIN 1FTRX12W34FA31451. The Final Order in Civil Action File Number 2017-CV-00145-11 authorizes the sale. The proceeds from the sale of this vehicle should be placed into the city sharing account, number 221. Further, to authorize Central Services, Fleet Maintenance and the Chief Financial Officer to take all actions necessary to achieve the intent of this request.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 14. Request Approval to Sell at Auction - Seized 2001 Chevrolet Suburban and 2007

Dodge Charger

The Clayton County Police Department requests the sale of two (2) seized vehicles at auction; the vehicles are a 2007 Dodge Charger SE/SXT, white in color, VIN 2B3KA43R87H642450, and a 2001 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, black in color, VIN 3GNEC16T11G135979. The Final Order in Civil Action File Number 2017-CV-02994-12 authorizes the sale. The proceeds from the sale of this vehicle should be placed into the city sharing account, number 221. Further, to authorize Central Services, Fleet Maintenance and the Chief Financial Officer to take all actions necessary to achieve the intent of this request.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 15. Holiday Hours for Parks & Recreation, Library Services and Senior Services

The Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting the Board of Commissioners to approve the Parks and Recreation, Senior Services and Library Services to be closed for the December 23 and December 24, 2017 Holiday.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 16. Request Approval to Retain Unclaimed Property for Official Use

The Clayton County Police Department requests permission to retain unclaimed property in its custody pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 17-5-54(e). The Police Department petitioned the Superior Court of Clayton County for an order to retain this property and the Court granted the petition in Civil Action File Number 2017-CV-01699-11. Further, to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the Police Department’s budget where necessary to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense, all as may be required consistent with this request.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 17. Request to Accept GEMA-HS FY17 Homeland Security Grant for the Clayton

County Police Department

The Clayton County Police Department requests authorization to enter into a grant award agreement with Georgia Emergency Management-Homeland Security (GEMA-HS) and accept grant funds for the purpose of ensuring Clayton County is fully prepared to help its citizens in times of emergency. The grant award is $74,500.00 with no matching funds required from the County. The grant period ends October 31, 2018. Through this grant the Police Department will purchase a 2018 Ford F-350 Truck, Bomb Disruptors for training, Bomb Tools Kits and Heavy Protective Vests for the Bomb Unit personnel. Further, to authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement, and otherwise perform all acts necessary to accomplish the intent of the agreement; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the budget where necessary to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense, and to transfer any required match of local funds, all as may be required under the terms of the agreement.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 18. Accept Donations from Meals on Wheels Advisory Board

The Senior Services Department is requesting the Board of Commissioners to accept donations from the Meals on Wheels Advisory Board. The Meals on Wheels Advisory Board is making a donation of $2,660 from fundraisers and $3,486.00 from United Way contributions to Meals on Wheels. The total amount donated is $6,164.00. Funds will be used to purchase meals for homebound seniors. Further, to authorize the Chairman to accept the donation on behalf of Clayton County and to execute any documents necessary, and otherwise perform all acts necessary to accomplish the intent; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the budget where necessary to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense, all as may be required.

Vote: Approved [4 to 1; Commissioner Franklin Warner opposed] 19. Aging Subgrant Agreement -1st Amendment

The Senior Services Department is requesting the Board of Commissioners to accept the Atlanta Regional Commission First Amendment to the Aging Grant for

fiscal year 2017-2018. The contract amount for 2017-2018 of $623,392 has been amended in the amount of $75,892 making the new contract amount at $699,285. Further, to authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement, and otherwise perform all acts necessary to accomplish the intent of the agreement; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the budget where necessary to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense, all as may be required under the terms of the agreement.

11. Consider request(s) of Director of Human Resources, Pamela Ambles

Vote: Approved [Unanimous] 1. Transportation and Development Positions Modifications

The Human Resources Department is requesting, on behalf of the Transportation and Development Department, the reclassification of 4 positions. Grade Reassignment of 4 positions. Delete 1 position. Budgetary Impact of this request results in a savings of $39,409. The request will also result in a savings to the general fund for the current fiscal year.

Vote: Approved [Unanimous] 2. GIS Positions Transfer

The Human Resources Department is requesting to transfer CD288 GIS Analyst Grade 28/1 Total Compensation $81,079 and CD294 GIS Technical Coordinator Grade 30/1 Total Compensation $88,655 from Community Development ORG Number 3301 to Department of Information Technology ORG 1301. This request has no budgetary impacts.

Vote: Approved [Unanimous]

12. DISCUSSION ITEM: Medicare Senior Advantage Renewal Coverage for Retirees. (Presented by Human Resources Director- Pamela Ambles)


13. PUBLIC COMMENT - 2017 Byrne Memorial Grant

The Clayton County Police Department is in the process of applying for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) FY2017 grants Local Solicitation Program. This grant is administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U. S. Department of Justice. The purpose of these programs is to provide funds to units of local government to promote projects to reduce crime and to improve public safety. As a prerequisite to approval, the citizens of Clayton County must be given an opportunity to comment on the Clayton County Police Department’s 2017 JAG grant application. The 2017 proposal is for the Clayton County Police Department to receive $106,677.00 to support the purchase of Tasers, ammunition and firearms, to help our Officers be better prepared to protect the Citizens of Clayton County. There is no requirement to spend

local tax dollars. The public is encouraged to comment.


14. Ordinance 2017-73 - An Ordinance to amend the Code of Clayton County, Georgia, as amended, specifically to amend Chapter 14 “Animals”, Article VI “Responsible Dog Ownership Law”, Section 14-137 “Appointment of Dog Control Officer”; to repeal conflicting laws, ordinances, and resolutions; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date of this ordinance; and for other purposes.

Synopsis: This amendment will permanently appoint the Chief of Police, his/her agents,

and the Commander of the Clayton County Police Department Animal Control Unit as

the County’s Dog Control Officers. This change will eliminate the necessity for the

Board of Commissioners to appoint a new Dog Control Officer every time there is a

change in the Police Department’s command staff. Currently, the Board of

Commissioners names an individual to this appointment; this amendment names a

position to the appointment so that even if there is a personnel change (promotion,

retirement, etc.) there is no impact to County and Departmental operations.


15. Ordinance 2017-74 - An Ordinance to amend the Code of Clayton County, Georgia, as amended, specifically, Code of Clayton County, Georgia, Chapter 42 “Fire Prevention and Protection”, Article II “Fire Prevention Code”, Section 42-40 “Fees” and Chapter 42 “Fire Prevention and Protection”, Article III “Automatic Sprinkler Systems”, Section 42-63 “Where Installed”; to repeal conflicting laws, ordinances, and resolutions; to provide severability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

Synopsis: This ordinance would amend Section 42-40 (fees) as modified to reduce

construction plan review costs, create tiers for sprinkler & fire alarm plan review, set

annual fire compliance inspection fees and implement a residential development fire

service impact fee. Section 42-61 (automatic sprinkler systems) has been rewritten to

allow businesses under 10,000 square feet to build without the installation of a sprinkler

system with the exception of high hazard Group H occupancies, as defined by the

International Fire Code, and any other occupancy required by the National Fire

Protection Life Safety Code 101.


16. Resolution 2017-75 - A Resolution finding the existence of one or more pockets of blight as defined by law; to exercise powers conferred upon the county by Urban Redevelopment Law; to rehabilitate, conserve or redevelop such pockets of blight as required in the interests of public health, safety and welfare; to repeal any and all resolutions in conflict with this resolution; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and for other purposes.

Synopsis: The County wishes to rehabilitate, conserve, or redevelop pockets of blight in

the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the County.


17. Resolution 2017-76 - A Resolution designating an Urban Redevelopment area; to describe the pocket of blight as defined by Urban Redevelopment Law; to repeal any resolutions in conflict with this resolution; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and for other purposes.

Synopsis: The County wishes to designate an area as a pocket of blight.


18. Resolution 2017-77 - A Resolution authorizing Commissioner Felicia Franklin Warner to partner with Women of Clayton County, Clayton County Public Schools and Clayton County Library System for Good Night Clayton / Clayton Reads initiative sponsored by Georgia’s Own Credit Union.

Synopsis: The County authorizes Commissioner Felicia Franklin Warner to partner with

Women of Clayton County, Clayton County Public Schools and Clayton County Library

System for the launch of the Good Night Clayton / Clayton Reads initiative sponsored by

Georgia’s Own Credit Union on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5pm -8pm at the

Morrow Tourist Center and for other dates to be determined throughout the year-long

campaign.


19. Prescription Drug Disposal Program

The Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services is requesting the Board of Commissioners to approve a new program that would allow citizens the opportunity to properly dispose of prescription medications. Further, to authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement, and otherwise perform all acts necessary to accomplish the intent of the agreement; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the budget where necessary to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense, all as may be required under the terms of the agreement.


20. Kaiser at Southwood Zoning Petition

The Office of Planning, Zoning and Sustainability is requesting to obtain permission from the Board of Commissioners to initiate a zoning petition application for Kaiser at Southwood, located at 2470 Mt. Zion Parkway and amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).


21. Williamson Road rezoning of two (2) properties

The Office of Planning, Zoning and Sustainability is requesting to obtain permission from the Board of Commissioners to initiate the zoning petition application process to consider rezoning two (2) parcels located at 4145 and 4199 Williamson Road and amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).

Vote: Approved [3 to 2]

22. Appointment to the Board of Appeals (Zoning) to fill the unexpired term of Jon Derek Young (Resigned). The term expires on December 31, 2018. (Alternate seat) (Full-Board Appointment)


23. Appointment to the Board of Health to fill the unexpired term of James M. Wood, Jr. (Resigned) and one full term. The term expires on December 31, 2023. (Consumer Advocate seat) (Full-Board Appointment)


24. Appointment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Region 3 Advisory Council to fill the expiring term of Jodie Chambers. The term is three years expiring on November 30, 2020. (Full-Board Appointment)

Vote: Held- Consensus

25. Appointment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Region 3 Advisory Council to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Angelita Howard (resigned). The term expires on February 28, 2018. (Full-Board Appointment)

Vote: Removed from Agenda

26. Appointment to the Development Authority / Redevelopment Authority Board and the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Clayton County to fill the expired term of Larry Vincent (Resigned). The term is four (4) years expiring on March 1, 2021. (Full Board appointment)

Commissioner Gregory stated that the Youth Commission is here and they are doing good and stay very busy; they are always out and about. She thanked the staff and students. Chairman Turner also thanked them and asked them to stand for recognition.

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Motion made by Commissioner Gregory, second by Chairman Turner, to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel at 8:53 p.m. Vote unanimous. Motion made by Commissioner Franklin Warner, second by Chairman Turner, to go out of Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. Vote unanimous. Motion made by Commissioner Gregory, second by Vice-Chairman Edmondson, to reconvene the Regular Business Meeting at 9:22 p.m. Vote unanimous. Attorney Chuck Reed presented four (4) settlement agreements and (1) request to enter into an agreement before the Board for their consideration: Motion by Commissioner Gregory, second by Chairman Turner, to approve the first item: a settlement agreement between the county and Gary Hargrave in the amount of $225,000.00 relating to an automobile accident on February 27, 2015 at the intersection of GA-138 and Autumn Woods Drive in Clayton County, Georgia. Vote unanimous. Motion by Commissioner Gregory, second by Chairman Turner, to approve the second item: a settlement agreement between the county and Marie Hargrave in the amount of $75,000.00 relating to an automobile accident on February 27, 2015 at the intersection of GA-138 and Autumn Woods Drive in Clayton County, Georgia. Vote unanimous. Motion by Commissioner Gregory, second by Chairman Turner, to approve the third item: a settlement agreement between the county and Jamontay Ballard-Mack in the amount of $35,000.00 relating to an incident relating to use of force, arrest, and imprisonment on April 1, 2013 in Hampton, Georgia. Vote unanimous. Motion by Commissioner Gregory, second by Chairman Turner, to approve the fourth item a settlement agreement between the county and LaTasha Sims in the amount of $11,500.00 relating to an automobile accident on February 20, 2016 near Tara Boulevard and Edgemoore Lane in Unincorporated Clayton County. Vote unanimous. Motion by Commissioner Gregory, second by Chairman Turner, to approve the fifth item: a request for the county to enter into an agreement with Napoli and Shkolnik, PLLC of New York and the Law Offices of Ricky Wilkins for the purpose of representing the county in litigation relating to the prosecution of legal claims against manufacturers and distributors of opioids. Vote unanimous.

There being no further business to discuss, motion made by Commissioner Gregory, second by Chairman Turner, to adjourn the Regular Business Meeting of November 7, 2017 at 9:25 p.m. Vote unanimous.

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