23-0064
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | Adoption of the Consent Agenda - All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the County Commission and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will take place on these items. If discussion of any Consent Agenda item is desired, the item will be moved to the Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) | adopt as amended | Pass |
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23-0065
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Proclamation recognizing “Reverend John Evans Butler, Sr. Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman)
January 22, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Calvin Crawford Johnson Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman)
January 26, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Walter Marvin Metze Remembrance Day.” (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman/BOC)
January 28, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Reverend Willie Lee Langley Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman)
January 28, 2023 | | |
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23-0066
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | FULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (HELD ON 2/1/23) (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
Term below expired: 12/31/2022
Bernie Tokarz (Hausmann)
Commissioner Thorne nominated Bernie Tokarz for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. | hold | Pass |
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23-0067
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
The Arts Council shall be composed of fifteen (15) residents of the county. Initially, each member of the board of commissioners shall appoint two persons to serve on the council, one person to serve for a one-year term and one person to serve a two-year term. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Arts Council Board; thereafter, each year, each member of the board of commissioners shall appoint one member for a two-year term. Each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. The chairman of the Arts Council shall be appointed to a two-year term by a majority vote of the board of commissioners. The council shall elect a vice-chairman and a secretary from its membership.
Term = 2 years
Terms below expired: 12/31/2022
Onaje Henderson (Hall)
Joan Compton (Hausmann)
Marie Willsey (Hausmann)
Catherine Fox (Morris)
Sadie Talmadge (Morris)
Sandra De Shields Hightower (Ab | | |
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23-0068
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
The seven (7) members of this board are appointed directly from the County governing authority, effective July 1, 1994, as a result of Senate Bill 469. If the County governing authority fails to make an appointment within 90 days after the vacancy occurs, the DHR Commissioner is authorized to make the appointment. Incumbents whose terms have expired continue to serve until a successor is appointed.
The Official Code of Georgia does not provide any guidance for determining which Commissioner should nominate an appointee in the event of a vacancy. However, the Board of Commissioners adopted a policy at the Recess Meeting, September 18, 1991, item #91-FM-150, assigning one position on the DFACS board to each Commission district.
Term = 5 Years staggered terms
Terms below expire: 6/30/2026
Joshua M. Noblitt (Resigned) (Arrington)
Dr. Marvin Polk (Pitts)
Peter Skaliy (Hausmann)
Commissioner Arrington nominated Brandon J. Eads to replace Joshua M. Noblitt for an unexpired District appoi | | |
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23-0069
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Nine (9) members serve on this authority. Seven (7) regular members (each Commissioner appoints one person to serve) and two (2) housing resident members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The enabling statute calls the Housing Authority Board members "Commissioners."
Term = 5 Years for BOC Appointees
1 Year for Resident Members
Terms below expired: 7/13/2022
Antavius M. Weems (Abdur-Rahman)
Claudia E. Colichon (Pitts)
Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Ronnie Shakir to replace Antavius Weems for a District appointment to a term ending July 13, 2027. | | |
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23-0070
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | COMMISSION ON ELDER AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Seven (7) appointees by the Board of Commissioners (one for each District); three (3) appointees from each of the non-profit umbrella agencies, which the County contracts with for aging services; and three (3) senior citizens elected by seniors in the three geographical areas of the County. The terms of such members appointed by the Board of Commissioners shall end at the end of the term of the appointing District Commissioner. Such members may continue to serve beyond his/her term until a successor is appointed.
Term = Shall end at the end of the term of the appointing District Commissioner
Terms below expired: 12/31/2022
Mary Blake (Pitts)
Rosalind R. Elliott (Morris)
Stephanie Fiber-Sutton (Hausmann)
Teri Walker (Arrington)
Commissioner Arrington nominated Sandra Wright to replace Teri Walker for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. | | |
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23-0071
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Pursuant to House Bill 595 (2015), there shall be seven Fulton County appointed members, with one such member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County.
Term = Each member of the board of trustees appointed by a member of the board of commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing member of the Board of Commissioners and for the same term as the Commissioner making such appointment.
Terms below expire: 12/31/2024
Paul Kaplan (Ellis)
Priscilla Borders (Hall)
Marjorie L. Kimbrough (Vacant/Resigned) (Abdur-Rahman)
Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Beverly Rice for a District appointment to replace Marjorie L. Kimbrough for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024. | | |
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23-0072
| 1 | | | Consent - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval to resume services - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 15RFP96985C-DR, FIT Pick Micro Market, Vending Machine & Catered Events with Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, formally Coca Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. dba Coca Cola Distribution Center (Atlanta, GA) to resume services that were suspended in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic for Fulton County facilities effective March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024. One, two-year renewal option remains. This is a revenue generating contract. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0073
| 1 | | | Consent - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval to accept a name change and authorizing the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change of Vending Enterprises, LLC dba VendEdge to Sodexo Operations, LLC. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0074
| 1 | | | Consent - Arts and Libraries | Request approval to name the Washington Park Library meeting room in the name of Judge Marvin Arrington Sr. (Pitts) (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0075
| 1 | | | Consent - Health and Human Services | Request approval of a change order less than 10% - Public Works, 17RFP031617K-DJ Progressive Design/Build Services for Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Expansion Project Phase 2B in an amount not to exceed $339,444.13 with Archer Western-Brown and Caldwell Joint Venture (JV) (Atlanta, GA) to cover costs associated with eight (8) inclement weather days and additional material (electrical wiring) to connect the new facility to the Georgia Power Substation. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0076
| 1 | | | Consent - Health and Human Services | Request approval to utilize Cooperative Purchasing - Department of Community Development, City of Santa Monica, CA, in an amount not to exceed $119,402.29 with Pathways Community Network, dba Pathways MISI to manage and provide assistance to Fulton County's GA 502 Continuum of Care (CoC) for the management of HMIS and related work to match the terms of the grant agreement. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0077
| 1 | | | Consent - Infrastructure and Economic Development | Request approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 477 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Verizon Wireless, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Verizon Roswell 1 MEC Project at 10325 Turner Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0078
| 1 | | | Consent - Justice and Safety | Request approval of a recommended proposal - Superior Court Administration, 22RFP042A-CJC Consultant Services for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Certification in the amount of $16,636.00 with Mike Mamot, Sole Proprietor (Ashland, OR), to provide consultation services upon approval through December 31, 2023, with two (2) renewal options. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0079
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) | adopt as amended | Pass |
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23-0079
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) | approve | Fail |
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23-0080
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED)
Regular Meeting Minutes, January 4, 2023
Recess Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, January 18, 2023 | ratify | Pass |
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23-0081
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED)
Proclamation recognizing “Holocaust Remembrance Day.” (Hall)
Proclamation recognizing “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta National Mentoring Month.” (Hall)
Presentation of Certificates: Youth Commission Induction Ceremony. (BOC) | | |
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23-0082
| 1 | | | Public Hearings | Public Comment - Citizens are allowed to voice County related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission meeting. Priority for public comment will be given to Fulton County citizens and those individuals representing businesses or organizations located within Fulton County, including their employees, whether such persons are commenting in-person, via emails or via Zoom or other electronic media (i.e., phone call). Non-Fulton County citizens will only be heard after all in-person Fulton County citizens, representatives of business and organizations located within Fulton County, including their employees, have been heard and the time allotted for public comment has not expired, except as otherwise provided in this code section. County staff shall verify the residency of each public speaker prior to such person being heard by the board. Speakers will be granted up to two minutes each. Members of the public will not be allowed to yield or donate time to other speakers. The Public Comment portion of the meeting will not exceed 30 minutes at the | | |
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23-0083
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Fulton County Jail Feasibility Report. (DISCUSSED) | | |
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23-0084
| 1 | | | Commissioners Presentation/Discussion | Discussion: Consequences of the 2023 Budget Actions (Pitts) | approve | Fail |
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23-0084
| 1 | | | Commissioners Presentation/Discussion | Discussion: Consequences of the 2023 Budget Actions (Pitts) | call the question | Fail |
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23-0045
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a Resolution amending the cost to be charged to municipalities who authorize Fulton County to conduct any or all of their municipal elections; and for other purposes. (HELD ON 1/18/23) (APPROVED AS AMEDED) | accept | Pass |
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23-0046
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a recommended proposal - Information Technology, 22RFP315692K-BKJ, Design, Development and Implementation of Employee Intranet Site in an amount not to exceed $1,106,000.00 with Svanaco Inc., DBA Americaneagle.com (Des Plaines, IL), to create an internal-facing employee intranet portal that focuses on employee services and communications. Effective upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed and shall continue until the sooner of (a) a period of 18 months; (b) Final Acceptance; or (c) the Agreement is terminated as provided in the contract. 100% grant funded from ARPA. (HELD ON 1/18/23) (REMOVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER | | |
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23-0085
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Presentation of 2023 Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0086
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the Fulton County Sheriff to offer above the minimum salaries; authorizing a cost of living adjustment for certain employees of the Fulton County Sheriff; confirming the Fulton County Sheriff’s authority to pay overtime pay as earned; directing an amendment to the Overtime Pay and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy (108-16); authorizing increased overtime pay; and for other purposes. 5% base pay rate increase for certain employees of the Fulton County Sheriff, directing an amendment to the Overtime and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy (108-16); authorizing increased overtime pay; and for other purposes. (HELD ON 2/1/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) | approve | |
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23-0086
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the Fulton County Sheriff to offer above the minimum salaries; authorizing a cost of living adjustment for certain employees of the Fulton County Sheriff; confirming the Fulton County Sheriff’s authority to pay overtime pay as earned; directing an amendment to the Overtime Pay and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy (108-16); authorizing increased overtime pay; and for other purposes. 5% base pay rate increase for certain employees of the Fulton County Sheriff, directing an amendment to the Overtime and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy (108-16); authorizing increased overtime pay; and for other purposes. (HELD ON 2/1/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) | hold | Pass |
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23-0087
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a statewide contract - Registration & Elections, SWC 99999-SPD-ES40199376IS-02, In-State Car Rental in an amount not to exceed $47,501.04 with Enterprise Leasing of Georgia, LLC (Atlanta, GA) for the rental of box trucks and cargo vans to relocate to the new warehouse location at 5600 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0088
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a statewide contract - Registration & Elections, SWC99999-001- SPD0000136, Temporary Staffing - Clerical & Light Industrial in an amount not to exceed $304,619.52 $155,000.00 with Dover Staffing, Inc. (Smyrna, GA) to provide temporary staffing services to assist in preparation for the move to the new warehouse location at 5600 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331. Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 2/1/23 AND 2/15/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) | approve | |
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23-0088
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a statewide contract - Registration & Elections, SWC99999-001- SPD0000136, Temporary Staffing - Clerical & Light Industrial in an amount not to exceed $304,619.52 $155,000.00 with Dover Staffing, Inc. (Smyrna, GA) to provide temporary staffing services to assist in preparation for the move to the new warehouse location at 5600 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331. Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 2/1/23 AND 2/15/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) | hold | Pass |
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23-0089
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC99999-001-SPD0000183-0006, Law Enforcement Vehicles for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office in an amount not to exceed $579,825.00 with Wade Ford, Inc. (Smyrna, GA), to purchase 15 total 2023 Ford Explorer 4 door, 4 x 4, V-6 Engine law enforcement vehicles. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0090
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid#22ITBC135696C-GS, Law Enforcement Vehicles for Fulton County in an amount not to exceed $214,000.00 with Brannen Motor Company (Unadilla, GA), to purchase five (5) total 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe law enforcement vehicles for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0091
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22RFPPARK050322C-MH, Parking Lot Management Services for Various Properties in Fulton County with Parking Company of America, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide parking lot management services for three select Fulton County owned properties. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. This is a revenue generating contract. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0092
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB135741C-GS, Fire Sprinkler Protection System Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 with VSC Fire & Security, Inc. (Norcross, GA), to provide fire sprinkler protection system maintenance services for Countywide facilities to be effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0093
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Arts and Libraries | Request approval of a statewide contract - Arts & Culture Department, SWC# 99999-SPD-0000136-0008, Professional Temporary Staffing in the amount of $105,000.00 with Corporate Temps Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) to provide temporary staffing services for the Arts & Culture Department. Effective upon BOC approval through June 30, 2023. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0094
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Health and Human Services | Request approval for the Fulton County Department of Senior Services and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to provide a letter of support as a collaborator with Christian City and Two Sparrows Village National Institutes of Health (NIH) ComPASS grant application to fund the Lifespan Engagement & Educational Ecosystem Tool (LET). Effective upon Board approval. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0095
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners denouncing the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk's retention of passport executive fees as personal compensation; urging the General Assembly to amend State Law to prohibit the personal retention of such fees by Superior Court Clerks and to provide that such fees shall instead be remitted to a County's General Fund; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED) | approve | Fail |
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23-0095
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners denouncing the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk's retention of passport executive fees as personal compensation; urging the General Assembly to amend State Law to prohibit the personal retention of such fees by Superior Court Clerks and to provide that such fees shall instead be remitted to a County's General Fund; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED) | approve as amended | Fail |
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23-0096
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Request approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 46 (Offenses), Article 3 (Offenses involving Public Peace and Order), Division 1 (Generally), Section 46-140 (Juvenile Curfew) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to modify the start time for curfew hours of unaccompanied minors age sixteen (16) years or younger within the Unincorporated areas of Fulton County, Georgia; urging Municipalities located within Fulton County, Georgia to adopt similar legislation as Fulton County Code Section 46-140; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) | approve as amended | Pass |
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23-0097
| 1 | | | Commissioners Presentation/Discussion | Discussion: Ordinance to amend Chapter 2 (Administration), Article III (Finance), Division 2 (Budget) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to modify Code Section 2-261 to require the County Manager to present the budget requests for the next fiscal year to the Board of Commissioners no later than sixty (60) days before the millage rate is set; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (HELD ON 2/1/23 AND 2/15/23) (DISCUSSED) | | |
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23-0098
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Discussion: Commercial Property Appraisal Fairness. (Barrett) (DISCUSSED) | | |
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23-0099
| 1 | | | Commissioners Presentation/Discussion | Presentation: Invest Atlanta - Tax Allocation District (TAD) (Arrington) (PRESENTED) | | |
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23-0100
| 1 | | | Executive Session | Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)
PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon, BRE Chair Cathy Woolard; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. | enter into executive session | Pass |
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23-0100
| 1 | | | Executive Session | Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)
PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon, BRE Chair Cathy Woolard; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. | approve | Pass |
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23-0100
| 1 | | | Executive Session | Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)
PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon, BRE Chair Cathy Woolard; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. | approve | Pass |
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