Mayor & Commission Meetings

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Mayor and Commission Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:15 p.m. City Hall The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia met this date in a regular monthly session. Present: Mayor Girtz; Commissioners Davenport, Link, Taylor, Wright, Fisher, Houle, Culpepper, Myers, Thornton, and Hamby. No one was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Fisher, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to reconsider action of June 5, 2024 in reference to ARPA Workforce Strategic Plan. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Houle, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to approve Minutes of meetings of Wednesday, June 5 (3); Friday, June 14; Tuesday, July 16; and non-voting meetings of Tuesday, April 9; Tuesday, April 16; and Tuesday, July, 16, 2024 (2). The motion passed by unanimous vote. Recognitions Mayor Girtz recognized Leisure Services Director Kent Kilpatrick, Leisure Services Park Planning Coordinator Todd Miller, and SPLOST Project Administrator Derek Doster for the public engagement and design all involving the Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek project which was the redesign of what was commonly referred to as the REM Murmur Trestle. As part of the 2023 Georgia Transportation Summit which includes the Georgia Department of Transportation, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and more than 1400 transportation leaders, the Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality (GPTQ) for Preconstruction Design recognized the Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek by being named finalist in 3 of 10 categories. Our ACCGov Leisure Services/SPLOST Team with Design Team Kimley-Horn were awarded Best Project in the Context Sensitive Planning and Design including Public Participation Plan category. This award recognizes the important role the planning process plays in determining the best overall solution, in other words we won an award for our amazing community engagement to create a new design for this iconic bridge. The only way this could be better, the GPTQ recognized Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek with a second award - the Grand Prize Award presented to the project best overall out of the 10 award categories. In February, during American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia honored this same bridge project with the first place Engineering Excellence State Award for Structural Systems. Recently during the American Council of Engineering Companies Annual Gala, ACEC designated Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek as a National Recognition Award winner. Lastly, on May 18, Historic Athens recognized Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek project with the Innovative Solutions in Rehabilitation Award for 2024 during their 55th Annual Preservation Awards ceremony. The award recognizes projects that exhibit sensitive and create solutions to older or historic building without compromising integrity or character. Great work by our Leisure Services and SPLOST staff. Three state awards, one local award, and one national award equaling five awards for one project. Excellent work! Written communications There were none. Old business - Consent Items under this section were discussed at prior public meetings and were presented for consideration as a single item. Only one vote was taken. Public input 1. Chris Holtz- supported CCSD Youth Development Initiative A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Myers, to consent to action on the following 15 items. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 1. Adopt the Georgia Fund 1 Resolution to Authorize Investment and Designate Representatives GEORGIA FUND 1 (Local Government Investment Pool “LGIP”) Resolution to Authorize Investment and Designate Representatives WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. § 36-83-1 to § 36-83-8 authorizes Georgia local governments and other authorized entities to invest funds through the local government investment pool; and, WHEREAS, all state departments, boards, bureaus, and agencies (“state entities”) and local governments may make deposits and maintain accounts in the LGIP as Participants, subject to approval by the State Depository Board as required in O.C.G.A. § 36-83-2(b)(4); and, WHEREAS, from time to time it may be advantageous to (Name of Local Government, Political Subdivision or State Agency) to deposit funds available for investment in Georgia Fund 1 (hereinafter referred to as the local government investment pool) as it may deem appropriate; and, WHEREAS, to provide for the safety of such funds deposited in the local government investment pool, investments are restricted to those enumerated by O.C.G.A. §36-83-4. Pursuant to the investment policies established by the State Depository Board, the State Treasurer shall invest moneys in the local government investment pool considering first the probable safety of capital and then the probable income to be derived; and, WHEREAS, such deposits must first be duly authorized by the governing authority of the local government or authorized entity and a certified copy of the resolution authorizing such investment filed with the State Treasurer; and WHEREAS, such resolution must name the official(s) authorized to make deposits or withdrawals of funds in the local government investment pool; and, WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. §36-83-8 requires a statement of the approximate cash flow requirements of the local government or authorized entity pertaining to the investment of such funds; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the (Board, Council or other Governing Authority) that (Local Government, Political Subdivision, or State Agency) meets the criteria as defined in O.C.G.A. § 36-83-3 to participate and deposit funds from time to time in the manner prescribed by law and in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures for the local government investment pool. 2. a. Approve the Proposed Revised Schematic Plans (Attachment #1) for the Costa Building to  include the Proposed Tenant Fit Out Spaces to be completed as part of the proposed Change Order; b. Approve a Change Order to the Construction Contract with Pencor, LLC for the additional scope of work as described in Facts & Issues (F&I #5) for the Costa Building Renovation (SPLOST 2011 Project 32 SP #1) in the amount of $797,751 and to extend the contract by 90 days; c. Approve the Proposed Change Order #1 to the Design Firm Contract with Architectural Collaborative, LLC for the amount of $86,000 to perform additional design and construction administrative services for the Costa Building Renovation as described in F&I #4; d. Adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-70) which was presented by title only to fund the additional construction cost of the interior fit‐out elements to be funded by the Proposed Change Order as per agenda report dated June 7, 2024; and e. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 2011 PROGRAM BUDGET SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PROJECT #32 COSTA BUILDING RENOVATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the SPLOST 2011 Capital Projects Fund to provide additional funding for the SPLOST 2011 Project #32 Costa Building Renovation. Said Operating and Capital budget is hereby amended as follows: SPLOST 2011 Capital Projects Fund: EXPENDITURES: DECREASE: Project #03 – Fire Protection Services ($20,928) Project #10 – Cooperative Ext. Service Center ($13,886) Project #20 – Govt. Facilities Fire Protection ($232,186) INCREASE: Project #32 – Costa Building Renovation $267,000 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 3. a, Approve the Superior Court’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) application for, and if awarded, acceptance of COSSUP grant funds in the amount of up to $1,300,000 to fund the program for CY25 through CY27; b. Adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-71) which was presented by title only for the BJA Grant as per agenda report dated June 18, 2024; and c. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA SO AS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING, IF AWARDED, FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID, STIMULANT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SITE-BASED PROGRAM (COSSUP) GRANT PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the Grants Special Revenue Fund to provide grant funding, if awarded, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for expenses related to the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program grant program. Said Operating budget is hereby amended as follows: Grants Special Revenue Fund: REVENUES: Increase: Bureau of Justice Assistance COSSUP Grant $1,300,000 EXPENDITURES: Increase: Superior Court Operating Expenses $1,300,000 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 4. Adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-72) which was presented by title only as recommended by the Legislative Review Committee report of July 30, 2024. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA WITH RESPECT TO SMOKING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. Section 4-3-5 entitled “Exemptions” of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following new section is inserted in lieu thereof so that it now reads as follows: “Sec. 4-3-1. Exemptions. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the following areas shall be exempt from the provisions of Code sections 4-3-3 and 4-3-4: (1) Private residences, except when used as a licensed child care, adult day-care, or health care facility; (2) Hotel and motel rooms that are rented to guests and are designated as smoking rooms; provided, however, that not more than 20 percent of rooms rented to guests in a hotel or motel may be so designated; (3) Retail tobacco stores, provided that secondhand smoke from such stores does not infiltrate into areas where smoking is prohibited under the provisions of this chapter; (4) Private and semiprivate rooms in health care facilities licensed under [O.C.G.A.] Title 31 that are occupied by one or more persons, all of whom have written authorization by their treating physician to smoke; and (5) Private clubs. Provided, however, that smoking is prohibited at any event at a private club in which the general public is permitted to attend. (b) In order to qualify for exempt status under subsection (a) of this Code section, any area described in subsection (a) of this Code section, except for areas described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, shall post conspicuously at every entrance a sign indicating that smoking is permitted.” SECTION 2. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, paragraphs, sentences, or words of this Ordinance as hereby issued shall remain in full force and effect. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effectively immediately upon its approval by the Mayor or its adoption into law without such approval. SECTION 4. The Clerk of Commission, in consultation with the County Attorney, shall have the power to correct scrivener’s errors. 5. APPROVE: SPLOST 2020 Project 27, Facilities Equipment Systems Replacement Project, SubProject #4 - FY25 Capital Projects as per agenda report revised July 16, 2024. a. Approve the Proposed Project Concept for Sub-Project #4 (FY25 Annual Work Program of Facilities Equipment / Systems Replacement projects, including primary and alternative initiatives) for SPLOST 2020 Project 27, as listed in Facts and Issues #8; b. Authorize staff to advance the Project Concept for Sub-Project #4 directly to the bid and award phase; and, c. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 6 a. Approve the Proposed Project Concept for SP #4, SPLOST 2020 Project 08 Public Safety ` Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Project (Attachment #1) as per agenda report revised July 16, 2024; b. Authorize staff to advance SP #4 for SPLOST 2020 Project 08 directly to the bid and award phase; and, d. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 7. a. Approve the Proposed Project Concept for SPLOST 2020 Project 11 Renewable Energy Project SP #9, and allocate a gross amount of $660,000 for eight pursuit‐rated Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicles, as described in Facts and Issues #15 as per agenda item revised July 16, 2024; b. Authorize staff to advance SP #9 directly to the bid and award phase; c. Approve the designation of SPLOST 2020 Project 11 SP #9 as not appropriate for Public Art; d. Authorize a purchase of up to $660,000 with Hardy Chevrolet for pursuit‐rated Chevrolet Blazer EVs, secondary equipment, and upfitting, as needed for SP #9; e. Direct the Manager to have any related rebates and credits channel back to their original funding source; and, f. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 8 a. Approve a change order in the amount of $645,795.31 to the CY23 PMP unit price contract to reconcile added quantities associated with pavement rehabilitation and maintenance work items completed on the original roadway list and subsequent change order already approved by Mayor and Commission as per agenda item dated June 17, 2024; and b. Authorize Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 9. a. Approve a task order with Structural Resources under their On‐Call contract and authorize staff to negotiate a unit price contract with Structural Resources in an amount not to exceed $200,625 for the labor and materials to install fencing for the Runway 2‐20 Pavement Rehabilitation Project as per agenda report dated June 19, 2024, and b. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 10. Approve the list of events shown in Attachment #1 for the Athens Downtown Development Authority’s FY25 Community Events Program (CEP) as per agenda item dated June 14, 2024.  11. a. Declare the Unified Government of Athens‐Clarke County (ACCGov)‐owned vehicles and equipment described in Facts and Issues #4 as surplus property as per agenda item dated June 15, 2024; b. Authorize through the Manager the sale of the vehicles and equipment described in Facts and Issues #4 through an internet auction; and c. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 12. APPROVE: Appointments to the Community Tree Council Lauren Ward Term will expire 12/31/2025 Pamela Knox (CTC Treasurer) Term will expire 12/31/2025 Philip Hale Term will expire 12/31/2025 Julia Holly Campbell Term will expire 12/31/2025 Jessie McClellan (President – 2023) Term will expire 12/31/2026 Joseph Perloff Term will expire 12/31/2026 13. APPROVE: Appointments to the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission Jamie Berk Term will expire 3/31/2027 Ian McFarlane Term will expire 3/31/2027 Matt Stefek Term will expire 3/31/2027 Linnea Ionno Term will expire 3/31/2027 Sally Kimel-Sheppard Term will expire 3/31/2027 14. a. Adopt a Revised Tier Funding Schedule for the SPLOST 2020 Program with changes from a 12‐ year schedule to a 10‐year tier funding schedule (Attachment #1) as per revised agenda item dated August 1, 2024; b. Approve Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) with the City of Winterville and the Town of Bogart (Attachment #3) to revise their annual payments in accordance with the Proposed Revised Tier Funding Schedule; as per revised agenda item dated August 1, 2024; and c. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 15. APPROVE: Dirt Road Policy as per Government Operations Committee report dated July 9, 2024. Public hearing and deliberation on recommendations from the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission A public hearing was held on the request of Mark Campbell/Carter Engineering Consultants; Owner: Cleveland Road Baptist Church for special use in AR on 3.6 acres known as 1215 Cleveland Road. Proposed use is a church. Type II Planning Commission recommendation: Approve w/condition (unanimous) Public Input 1. Mark Campbell - Support A motion was made by Commissioner Houle, seconded by Commissioner Fisher, to adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-73) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA WITH RESPECT TO SPECIAL USE APPROVAL IN THE AR (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT FOR ONE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 1215 CLEVELAND ROAD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The current AR (Agricultural Residential) District is hereby amended to provide for special use approval for a building addition to an existing church. The affected parcel of land comprises approximately 3.6 acres, is located at 1215 Cleveland Road, and is known as tax parcel number 042 015X on the Athens-Clarke County Tax Map, being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The date of this amendment to the Official Zoning Map as shown by Attachment A hereto shall be noted on the Official Zoning Map in the office of the Clerk of Commission and duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. The subject parcel is further described in that certain document entitled “Site Plan,” prepared by Mark A. Campbell, registered professional engineer, designated in the lower right-hand corner as sheet number “C-3.0,” dated May 23, 2024, and which is on file for public inspection in the office of the Athens- Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 2. The binding site plan associated with this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference consists of nine pages in total. Each sheet is numbered, titled, and dated as shown in the table below. Sheet No.: Title/Description: Date: C-3.0 Site Plan May 23, 2024 A2.1 Exterior Elevations N/A N/A Photo of Church – 1 N/A N/A Photo of Church – 2 N/A N/A Photo of Church – 3 N/A N/A Photo of Church – 4 N/A N/A Photo of Church – 5 N/A N/A Photo of Church – 6 N/A N/A Photo of Church – 7 N/A Each sheet listed above is stamped “Binding 7-3-24” and is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 3. The following conditions of zoning shall be associated with the special used approved herein: 1. The applicant/owner shall dedicate an easement to the future right-of-way to accommodate a multi-use path as reflected on the Oconee Rivers Greenway Network Plan. SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A public hearing was held on the request of Chase Zech/Armentrout, Matheny, Thurmond P.C.; Owner: Athens Montessori School Inc. for special use in RS-25 on 8.09 acres known as 3105 and 3145 Barnett Shoals Road. Proposed use is day care, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. Type II  Planning Commission recommendation: Approve w/conditions (unanimous) Public Input There was none. A motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-74) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA WITH RESPECT TO SPECIAL USE APPROVAL IN THE RS-25 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT FOR TWO PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED AT 3105 AND 3145 BARNETT SHOALS ROAD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The current RS-25 (Single-Family Residential) District is hereby amended to provide for the expansion of an existing special use approval of a Day Care, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School. The affected parcels of land comprise approximately 8.09 acres, are located at 3105 and 3145 Barnett Shoals Road, and are known as tax parcel numbers 243 039 and 243 040 on the Athens-Clarke County Tax Map, being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens- Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The date of this amendment to the Official Zoning Map as shown by Attachment A hereto shall be noted on the Official Zoning Map in the office of the Clerk of Commission and duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. The subject parcel is further described in that certain document entitled “Overall Site Plan,” prepared by Michael Bret Thurmond, registered professional engineer, designated in the lower right-hand corner as sheet number “C-100,” dated May 24, 2024, and which is on file for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 2. The binding site plan associated with this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference consists of 24 pages in total. Each sheet is numbered, titled, and dated as shown in the table below. Sheet No.: Title/Description: Date: C-100 Overall Site Plan May 24, 2024 C-101 Proposed Site Plan May 24, 2024 A-201 Bldg Elevations May 22, 2024 A-202 Bldg Elevations May 22, 2024 A-902 3D Imagery May 22, 2024 N/A Map Showing Locations of Sections N/A A and B and Buildings 1, 2, 3, and 4 N/A Photo of Building 1 – East Elevations N/A N/A Photo of Building 1 – West Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 1 – North Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 1 – South Elevation N/A –A N/A Photo of Building 1 – North Elevation N/A –B N/A Photo of Building 1 – South Elevation N/A -B  N/A Photo of Building 2 – East Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 2 – South and N/A West Elevation N/A Photo of Building 2 – East Elevation N/A (Different Perspective) N/A Photo of Building 2 – North Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 3 – South Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 3 – West Elevation N/A N/A Photo Building 3 – North Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 3 – East Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 4 – South Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 4 – West Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 4 – East Elevation N/A N/A Photo of Building 4 – North Elevation N/A Each sheet listed above is stamped “Binding 7-3-24” and is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The binding written plan associated with this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference consists of seven pages in total, entitled “Report to Support the Special Use Application Athens Montessori School,” prepared by Armentrout Matheny Thurmond, P.C., stamped “Binding 7-3-24”, and is on file for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 3. The following conditions of zoning shall be associated with the special used approved herein: 1. A combination plat to have the entire property combined into a single parcel shall be recorded at, or before, the time of permitting review. 2. The applicant shall consult with the Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department and other appropriate staff with respect to paving the gravel portion of drive on 3105 Barnett Shoals Road and shall meet all standards and technical specifications indicated by staff. SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A public hearing was held on the request of Joseph Bates/SPG Planners + Engineers, Owner: Amir & Connie Tahamtan for rezoning from C-G & RS-8 to C-G & RS-5 (PD) on 43.75 acres known as 5100 and 0 Atlanta Highway and 2495 Cleveland Road. Proposed use is residential and commercial mixed. Type I District 6. This will require an amendment to the Future Land Use map from General Business, Employment Center & Traditional Neighborhood to General Business & Traditional Neighborhood. Planning Commission recommendation: Future Land Use: Approve (unanimous) Rezoning: Approve w/conditions (5-1) Public Input 1. Joseph Bates - Support A motion was made by Commissioner Houle, seconded by Commissioner Link, to adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-75) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA WITH RESPECT TO AMENDING THE OFFICIAL FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MAP OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF THREE PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 43.75 ACRES LOCATED AT 5100 ATLANTA HIGHWAY, 0 ATLANTA HIGHWAY, AND 2499 CLEVELAND ROAD FROM EMPLOYMENT CENTER, GENERAL BUSINESS, AND TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD TO GENERAL BUSINESS AND TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Future Development Map referred to in the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, as specifically identified in Section 9-3-3(A)(2) thereof, is hereby amended by changing the future development map designation of three parcels of land comprising approximately 43.75 acres in total and located at 5100 Atlanta Highway, 0 Atlanta Highway, and 2499 Cleveland Road, also respectively known as Tax Parcel Nos. 043 008B, 043 008, and 043 007A on the Official Tax Map of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, from Employment Center, General Business, and Traditional Neighborhood to General Business and Traditional Neighborhood as shown on Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The date of this amendment to the Official Future Development Map of Athens-Clarke County as shown by Exhibit A shall be duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. The Official Future Development Map and Exhibit A hereto are available for inspection in the office of the Clerk of Commission, 301 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A motion was made by Commissioner Houle, seconded by Commissioner Link, to adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-76) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA WITH RESPECT TO REZONING PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 43.75 ACRES LOCATED AT 5100 ATLANTA HIGHWAY, 0 ATLANTA HIGHWAY, AND 2499 CLEVELAND ROAD FROM C-G (COMMERCIAL-GENERAL) AND RS-8 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-G, RS-5 (PD) (COMMERCIAL-GENERAL AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The map constituting the component part of the Zoning Ordinance of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, by virtue of and in compliance with Section 9-3-3 and Section 9-3-6 thereof, is hereby amended by changing the zoning of three parcels of land totaling approximately 43.75 acres located at 5100 Atlanta Highway, 0 Atlanta Highway, and 2499 Cleveland Road, Athens, Georgia from C-G (Commercial-General) and RS-8 (Single-Family Residential) to C-G, RS-5 (PD) (Commercial-General and Single-Family Residential, Planned Development) as shown on Attachment A hereto. Said affected parcel of land being more fully described in that certain document entitled “Master Site Plan,” said site plan having an issue date of May 24, 2024, prepared by Edward Lane, registered professional engineer, of SPG Planners + Engineers, designated in the lower right-hand corner as “PD-20,” and being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The subject parcels comprise approximately 43.75 acres in total and are also known as parcel numbers 043 008B (5100 Atlanta Highway), 043 008 (0 Atlanta Highway), and 043 007A (2499 Cleveland Road) on the Athens-Clarke County tax maps, being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The date of this amendment to the Official Zoning Map of Athens-Clarke County as shown by Attachment A shall be noted on said Official Zoning Map in the office of the Clerk of Commission at 301 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia, and duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. SECTION 2. The binding master site plan associated with this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference consists of seven sheets in total. Each sheet is titled, numbered, and dated in the lower right- hand corner as shown in the table below. Sheet No.: Title: Date (most recent revision): PD-20 Master Site Plan May 24, 2024 A-2.0 Elevations Conceptual February 23, 2024 A.2.0 Hamilton Clubhouse April 29, 2024 Elevations & Roof Plan A3.0 Armstrong RH N/A Elevations & Roof Plan A3.2 Hartsfield Plan-RH N/A Elevations & Roof Plan A2.1 Calvin Plan November 2, 2023 Elevations & Roof Plan A1.3A Mulberry Front Elevations May 23, 2018 A0.0 Willow Front Elevations Sequoia Cover Sheet Hawthorne Cover Sheet Each sheet listed above is stamped “Binding 7-3-24,” and is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The binding written report associated with this ordinance consists of twelve pages in total, inclusive of a one-page addendum, and it is entitled “Master Planned Development Report,” dated May 24, 2024, and stamped “Binding 7-3-24.” The one-page addendum is dated June 20, 2024 and entitled “Addendum to Planned Development Request for 5100 Atlanta Highway.” Said report is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 3. The conditions of zoning associated with this ordinance are as follows: 1. All street cross-sections within the plans for the proposed planned development shall be non-binding. 2. The location of trees within the plans for the proposed planned development shall be non- binding. 3. The applicant/developer must address all items identified as “Code Compliance Issues” in Part IV.F. of the Staff Report (dated June 27, 2024) related to the proposed planned development, or the project must go through the appropriate approval process to request additional waivers for these items. 4. During the plans review process, the applicant/developer must address all recommendations from the Athens-Clarke County Arborist and the Athens-Clarke County Community Forrester as described in Part IV.A. of the Staff Report (dated June 27, 2024). Additionally, gravel must be placed beneath sidewalks in the public rights-of-way as described in said Part IV.A.  5. The applicant/developer must address all comments related to grading & drainage, transportation, and fire protection in Part IV. B., D., and E. of the Staff Report (dated June 27, 2024) related to the proposed planned development during the construction plans review. 6. In accordance with Sections 9-4-2 and 9-4-3 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, the following waivers requested by the applicant are hereby approved: • A waiver from the table found at Section 9-7-2 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, to allow more than four attached units and to allow attached units within 100 feet of the perimeter lot line of the subject parcels. • A waiver from the table found at Section 9-7-3 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, to eliminate the requirement for continuous linear street frontage. • A waiver from the table found at Section 9-7-3 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, to increase the maximum lot coverage for individual lots in the RS-5 portion of the planned development from 50% to 80%. • A waiver from the table found at Section 9-7-3 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, to reduce front and rear setbacks from 15 feet to 5 five feet. • A waiver from Section 9-7-4 to calculate density based upon the gross acreage instead of the adjusted acreage. SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A public hearing was held on the request of Stephen Kesler/W&A Engineering; Owner: Lawrenceville Land Holdings, LLC/Area Four LLC for rezoning from C-G, RS-25 and AR to RM-2 on 34.73 acres known as 0, 125, 135, 150 McClung Road, 219 Danielsville Road, 799 US Highway 29 North, and 375 Mission Drive. Proposed use is multi-family neighborhood/. This will require an amendment to the Future Land Use map from General Business, Single Family Residential & Rural to Mixed Density Residential. Type I Planning Commission recommendation: Approve w/condition (unanimous) Public Input 1. Scott Haynes - Support A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Hamby, to adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-77) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA WITH RESPECT TO AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 34.73 ACRES LOCATED AT 0, 125, 135, AND 150 MCCLUNG ROAD; 219 DANIELSVILLE ROAD; 799 US HIGHWAY 29 NORTH; AND 375 MISSION DRIVE FROM “GENERAL BUSINESS, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND RURAL” TO “MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke, Georgia, hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Official Land Use Map referred to in the Zoning Ordinance of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, as specifically identified in Section 9-3-3(A)(2) thereof, is hereby amended by changing the future land use designation on approximately 34.73 acres of land located at 0, 125, 135, and 150 McClung Road; 219 Danielsville Road; 799 US Highway 29 North, and 375 Mission Drive, County tax parcel numbers 154 036E, 154 038Q, 154 036D, 154 036, 154 035, 154 036C, and 213 001N from “General Business, Single Family Residential and Rural” to “Mixed Density Residential,” as more fully shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.  The date of this amendment to the Official Land Use Map of Athens-Clarke County as shown by Exhibit A shall be duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. The Official Land Use Map and Exhibit A hereto are available for inspection in said Clerk's Office, 301 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Hamby, to adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-78) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA WITH RESPECT TO REZONING SEVEN PARCELS OF LAND COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 34.73 ACRES LOCATED AT 0, 125, 135, AND 150 MCCLUNG ROAD; 219 DANIELSVILLE ROAD; 799 US HIGHWAY 29 NORTH; AND 375 MISSION DRIVE FROM C-G (COMMERCIAL-GENERAL), RS-25 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), AND AR (AGRICULTRUAL RESIDENTIAL) TO AR (AGRICULTRUAL RESIDENTIAL) AND RM-2 (MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The map constituting the component part of the Zoning Ordinance of Athens- Clarke County, Georgia, by virtue of and in compliance with Sections 9-3-3 and 9-3-6 thereof, is hereby amended by changing the zoning of seven parcels of land comprising approximately 34.73 acres and located at 0, 125, 135, and 150 McClung Road; 219 Danielsville Road; 799 US Highway 29 North, and 375 Mission Drive, from C-G (Commercial-General), RS-25 (Single-Family Residential), and AR (Agricultural Residential) to AR (Agricultural Residential) and RM-2 (Mixed Density Residential) as shown on Attachment A hereto. The affected parcels are more particularly described in that certain document entitled “Rezone Concept Plan,” labeled in the lower right-hand corner as “RZ01,” prepared by Scott A. Haines, registered landscape architect, dated March 29, 2024, and being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The affected parcels are also known as Tax Parcel Nos. 154 036E, 154 038Q, 154 036D, 154 036, 154 035, 154 036C, and 213 001N on the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The date of this amendment to the Official Zoning Map of Athens-Clarke County as shown by Attachment A shall be noted on said Official Zoning Map in the office of the Clerk of Commission, 301 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia, and duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. SECTION 2. The following conditions of zoning shall be associated with the rezone approved herein: 1. The applicant shall include a central roadway that is dedicated to the public right-of-way. Said central roadway shall connect through the property from McClung Road all the way to the rear of the project site for future connection. SECTION 3. All ordinance or parts of ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A public hearing was held on the request of Frank Pittman/Pittman & Greer Engineering, owner: PEP-UGA LLC for rezoning from RM-1 & RM-2 to RM-2 on 29.6 acres known as 175 International Drive. Proposed use is multi-family residential. Type II Planning Commission recommendation: Approve w/condition (unanimous) Public Input The following spoke in support: 1. Frank Pittman 2. Charlie Hill  A motion was made by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt the following ordinance (#24-08-79) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA, WITH RESPECT TO REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 29.6 ACRES LOCATED AT 175 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE FROM RM-1 (MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND RM-2 (MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO RM-2 (MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The map constituting the component part of the Zoning Ordinance of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, by virtue of and in compliance with Sections 9-3-3 and 9-3-6 thereof, is hereby amended by changing the zoning of a parcel of land comprising approximately 29.6 acres and located at 175 International Drive, Athens, Georgia, from RM-1 (Mixed Density Residential) and RM-2 (Mixed Density Residential) to solely RM-2 (Mixed Density Residential) as shown on Attachment A hereto. The affected parcel is more particularly described in that certain document entitled “Rezone Concept Plan,” labeled in the lower right-hand corner as “RZ,” prepared by William J. Greer, registered landscape architect, dated May 22, 2024, and being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The affected parcel is also known as Tax Parcel No. 182B 034A on the Athens-Clarke County tax maps being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The date of this amendment to the Official Zoning Map of Athens-Clarke County as shown by Attachment A shall be noted on said Official Zoning Map in the office of the Clerk of Commission, 301 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia, and duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Old and new business – Discussion Public input 1. Marie Davis – supported Business Development and Workforce Support Taskforce 2. Dr. Tawanna Smith Maddox – supported Business Development and Workforce Support Taskforce 3. Will Fletcher – supported CCSD Youth Development Initiative 4. Kirenna Gallagher – supported Business Development and Workforce Support Taskforce 5. Alex Sams - supported CCSD Youth Development Initiative 6. Katrina Evans - supported CCSD Youth Development Initiative and Business Development and Workforce Support Taskforce A motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to a. Approve a Contract Amendment with Jacobs Project Management Company (Jacobs), in amount not to exceed $469,912 for professional services related to Program and Project Management Services for the TSPLOST 2023 Program as per agenda report dated June 21, 2024; and b. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, to accept the proposed East Downtown TAD Advisory Committee Community‐Identified Priority List, Attachment #1 as per agenda report dated June 3, 2024, with removal of “Athens” in sections 1-b-ii and 1-c-i. The motion passed by unanimous vote.  A motion was made by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Davenport, to adopt the Voluntary Residential Traffic Management Program policy (Attachment #1) as recommended by the Legislative Review Committee report dated July 8, 2024. The motion passed by roll call vote with Commissioners Davenport, Link, Taylor, Wright, Houle, Culpepper, Myers, Thornton, and Hamby voting YES; and Commissioner Fisher voting NO. (9 YES; 1 NO) A motion was made by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Fisher, to approve Business Development and Workforce Support Taskforce as follows. 1. Accept the Business Development & Workforce Support Strategic Plan outlined in the attachment to agenda item #24. 2. Accept the funding allocation plan (Attachment 2) for the Business Development and Workforce Plan with final approval of fund allocation to be voted on at the mayor and commission’s September 3, 2024, meeting. 3. Accept the Chamber of Commerce AthensAchieves! plan (Attachment #3) and allocate $2,346,680 to the Chamber of Commerce for the purposes of implementing the plan to include the following three additional subrecipients in addition to the ones listed in the original proposal: • Destined Inc.’s Read to Succeed program $300,000, for to further support Athens Achieve’ s goal #3 to support the development of academic skills in elementary school children. • Education Matters Network, $75,000 to further support Athens Achieve’ s goal #3 to support career pathways for high school students. • Athens Community Apprenticeship Program, $150,000 for high school and young adult apprenticeship program salaries for training in fields associated with Athens Community Career Academy and other business and industry community partners including small, locally-owned businesses and non-profits. This is a new program through the Chamber of Commerce coordinated by AthensAchieves! Chief Workforce Officer and navigators, prioritizing high school students and young adults in at-risk communities. NOTE: Destined and Education Matters are required to submit a scope of services to the Chamber of Commerce by Friday, August 16, 2024; if not received satisfactorily by then, the allocation would be reallocated back to available ARPA funds. 4. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to develop and execute the necessary documentation to affect the transfer of the allocation to the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce recipients designated in this Commission Defined Option. The motion passed by roll call vote with Commissioners Davenport, Link Taylor, Wright, Fisher, Houle, Myers, and Hamby voting YES. Commissioners Culpepper and Thornton recused. (8 YES; 2 recusals) A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to a. Accept the Periodic Audit of the Economic Development Department as recommended by the Audit Committee (Attachment A) as per agenda report dated June 6, 2024; and, b. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all necessary documents. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Link, seconded by Commissioner Fisher, to a. Approve the FY25 Audit Workplan as recommended by the Audit Committee (Attachment A) as per agenda report dated June 6, 2024; and, b. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all necessary documents.  The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to a. Adopt the following Resolution (Attachment #1) authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Solid Waste Management Authority for the purpose of guaranteeing $5,700,000 of debt to Regions Bank for the construction of Landfill Cells 2A and 2B as per revised agenda report dated July 23, 2024; and b. Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. The motion passed by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT WITH THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY REVENUE BOND AND RELATED LOAN AGREEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Management Authority of Athens-Clarke County (the “Authority”) has been created and is existing pursuant to the Regional Solid Waste Management Authorities Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-8-50 et seq. (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, under the Act, the Authority has, among others, the power to acquire, install and construct of certain property for use as or in connection with a facility for the collection, storage or final disposal of solid waste in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (each an “undertaking”) and to issue its revenue bonds in connection with such undertakings; and WHEREAS, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (the “Unified Government”) requires the expansion and improvement, including extensions and improvements to the existing landfill to provide an additional “Phase V Cells 2A and 2B” of approximately 7.28 acres in size in Athens-Clarke County (the “Project”), and the Unified Government is authorized pursuant to the Constitution and laws of Georgia, including but not limited to the Revenue Bond Law of the State of Georgia (O.C.G.A. Section 36- 82-60, et seq., as amended), to acquire and undertake the Project; and WHEREAS, Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Georgia Constitution authorizes, among other things, any county, municipality or other municipal corporation of the State of Georgia to enter into an agreement, for a period not exceeding 50 years, with another county, municipality or municipal corporation or with any other public agency, public corporation or public authority for joint services, for the provision of services, or for the provision or separate use of facilities or equipment, provided that such Intergovernmental Contract deals with activities, services or facilities which the contracting parties are authorized by law to undertake or to provide; and WHEREAS, the Authority, by its resolution adopted August 6, 2024 (the “Bond Resolution”) proposes to finance the Project through the issuance of its Revenue Bond, Series 2024 in the principal amount of $5,700,000 (the “Bond”) pursuant to a bid received from Regions Equipment Finance Corporation (the “Bondholder”) and the Bond will be secured by a pledge by the Authority of the “Security” described in the Bond Resolution, including payments to be made by the Unified Government pursuant to the Intergovernmental Contract described below; and WHEREAS, the Authority and the Unified Government propose to enter into an Intergovernmental Contract (the “Intergovernmental Contract”) with respect to the Project, and under the Intergovernmental Contract the Unified Government will agree to pay to the Authority amounts required to make the payments due with respect to the Bond. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Commission of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, as follows:  Section 1. The execution, delivery and performance of the Intergovernmental Contract be and the same are hereby authorized. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver such Intergovernmental Contract on behalf of the Unified Government, which Intergovernmental Contract shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” with such changes, insertions or omissions as may be approved by the Mayor of the Unified Government, and the execution of the Intergovernmental Contract by the Mayor of the Unified Government as hereby authorized shall be conclusive evidence of any such approval. Section 2. The Unified Government acknowledges that it has received a copy of the Bond Resolution and the financing commitment of the Bondholder, that it approves the Bond and the Bond Resolution, and that the Bond will be payable as to principal and interest in accordance with the terms thereof, and approves the issuance by the Authority of the Bond. Section 3. In connection with the execution and delivery of the Intergovernmental Contract, the proper officers, agents and employees of the Unified Government are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such documents, assignments, allocations and certificates as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of the Intergovernmental Contract and are further authorized to take any and all further actions and to execute and deliver any and all further documents, assignments, allocations and certificates as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the issuance by the Authority of the Bond and the execution, delivery and performance of the Intergovernmental Contract. Section 4. All acts and doings of the Unified Government which are in conformity with the purposes and intents of this Resolution and in furtherance of the issuance of the Intergovernmental Contract shall be, and the same hereby are, in all respects, approved and confirmed. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. A motion was made by Commissioner Fisher, seconded by Commissioner Link, to a. Approve an extension of the Clarke County School District’s youth development initiative in the form of the “Athens Youth Development Initiative Budget Proposal 2024‐2025”; b. Approve an allocation of funds to CCSD for 50% of the costs to support the proposal and initiative (Attachment #1) as per agenda report dated July 8, 2024; and c. Authorize the Mayor and all relevant staff to execute any necessary documentation The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Fisher, seconded by Commissioner Davenport, to pass out with no action: ARPA Workforce Development Strategic Plan referenced in meeting of June 5, 2024 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Public Input on items not listed on this agenda 1. El Lewis – Cease Fire 2. Kirrena Gallagher – Increase activities in Leisure Services, Kudzu Management, Literacy Rate, and Workforce Development 3. Charles Hardy – Issues are not personal and Community Outreach 4. Dr. Christian Smith – 9-15-18 Definition of Family Ordinance FROM MAYOR GIRTZ: 1. Welcomed everyone to a new academic year. 2. The new class of Mayor’s Youth Council begins this autumn. Applications will be taken through August 18, 2024 – go to accgov.com to register. FROM AUDITOR HASSEMER: 1. With the approval of the FY25 Work Plan, they are wrapping up the FY24 Work Plan assignments which concludes with the HR Audit. The Audit Committee has recommended it to go forward to the Mayor & Commission. It will likely be presented at the September Work session. FROM COMMISSIONER DAVENPORT: 1. GOC Meeting August 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM at City Hall 2. Welcome, Sharron Tucker, the new Legal Assistant in the Attorney’s Office 3. Thank you to Blaine Williams for all of the work he has done 4. Apply for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions 5. Check your voter registration FROM COMMISSIONER LINK: 1. Thank you to Dr. Christian Smith for speaking about the Single-Family Housing ordinance. FROM COMMISSIONER TAYLOR: 1. Thank you staff for all of your hard work 2. Thank you to non-profits and community partners for participation in the third annual uniform drive 3. October 5, 2024 is the last date to register for this election 4. Requested staff provide notification of drug overdoses FROM COMMISSIONER WRIGHT: 1. Expressed the importance of things we can do in the community as far as fentanyl testing strips and Narcan being available in downtown and areas where we know some of this activity is happening. She welcomes a partnership and anything we can do to help. 2. KAACP will be having its Keepin’ it Clean Dirty Dance Party! fundraiser on Saturday, August 24 from 5 – 9 PM at Little Kings Shuffle Club which also includes a raffle in support of the loop 10 Daffodils and Tree Planting Project and the ACC Green Schools Program FROM COMMISSIONER FISHER: 1. Thursday at 6:00 PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church West, there will be a program on Saving our Youth sponsored by the Links Incorporated; ACCPD will also be involved. 2. We need to go out to see what some of the non-profits are doing with the funds we give them. He would like to challenge some of our Commissioners to take part in some of those activities. 3. Felecia Fortson, Chief Investigator of the DA’s Office, is retiring and they are having a reception for her this Friday at Terrapin. Wish her well on her retirement. FROM COMMISSIONER HOULE: 1. Kudos to Niki Jones, Sarah George, and Andrew Saunders. 2. There are a few surveys you may want to take note of; one is the Leisure Services Master Plan, GDOT also has a survey for the Fowler Mill Bridge replacement – check out accgov.com/surveys. 3. There are nine different board, authorities, and commissions that need 19 people. 4. Requests a ceasefire resolution on our agenda. 5. Three requests of the Mayor – examining the single-family regulations, examining our zoning code to consider removing gas stations as a by right allowance, and examine our code with regard to halfway houses to allow for them to be built in more types of zoning. FROM COMMISSIONER CULPEPPER: 1. Glad to see the collaboration with the Workforce Development Program and looking forward to positive results. 2. Welcome the new UGA freshmen and welcome back the other UGA students and he challenges them to get involved and make a positive impact on our community. FROM COMMISSIONER MYERS: 1. Supportive of reexamining the single-family ordinance, removal of by right gas stations, looking into halfway houses, and drug issues in our community. 2. Encourage people apply for an upcoming position on the Planning Commission. 3. There is open comment through August 16 for the Lexington Road Corridor Improvements. FROM COMMISSIONER THORNTON: 1 On August 29, Dr. Maddox will be hosting the quarterly meeting of North Athens and W. Broad at the Library at 5:00 discussing various issues. 2 Thanks to Niki and his staff for the great work. 3 She would like to recognize people in the community who are doing great things at the September meeting A motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adjourn. The motion passed by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. _________________________________ Deputy Clerk of Commission