board of commissioners - regular business meeting - aug 4
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CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Business Meeting August 04, 2020
6:30 PM
M I N U T E S
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Turner called the meeting to order.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Jeff Turner Chairman Present
DeMont Davis Vice-Chairman Present
Gail Hambrick Commissioner Remote
Felicia Franklin Warner Commissioner Late
Sonna Singleton Gregory Commissioner Remote
Brenda James Clerk of Commission Present
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Invocation was a Moment of Silence. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led
by Chairman Turner.
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Motion made by Chairman Turner, second by Vice-Chairman Davis to add Emergency
Item on the Consent Agenda: Resolution 2020-154 - Corona Virus Aid and Relief for the
Economic Security Act. Vote unanimous by the four board members present.
Commissioner Franklin Warner arrived late to the meeting.
Motion made by Chairman Turner, second by Vice-Chairman Davis to add Emergency
Item on the Consent Agenda: Resolution 2020-155 - COVID-19 Rapid Testing
Cartridges and use of equipment. Vote unanimous by the four board members present.
Commissioner Franklin Warner arrived late to the meeting.
Commissioner Franklin Warner arrived remotely via Zoom to the Regular Business
Meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Motion made by Commissioner Hambrick, second by Vice-Chairman Davis to move
Consent Agenda Item #14: Resolution 2020-140 to the regular agenda. Vote unanimous.
County Attorney Chuck Reed provided a substitute to Consent Agenda Item #22:
Ordinance 2020-148 in its entirety. This substitute: 1) removes the prohibition against a
person being placed on a board or authority when they have been previously removed for
cause and 2) removes the prohibition against serving on two terms. Motion made by
Chairman Turner, second by Commissioner Hambrick to approve. Vote unanimous.
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Motion made by Chairman Turner, second by Commissioner Gregory to move Consent
Agenda Item #21: Resolution 2020-147 to the regular agenda. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Commissioner Franklin Warner, second by Commissioner Hambrick to
move Consent Agenda Item #8: Recommendation for Award: CP #20-160 - Purchase of
IT Products and Accessories to the regular agenda. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Vice-Chairman Davis, second by Chairman Turner to remove Consent
Agenda Item #23: Resolution 2020-149 to the agenda. Vote unanimous.
Commissioner Hambrick asked for to be removed from the agenda completely. Vice-
Chairman Davis amended his initial motion.
Motion made by Vice-Chairman Davis, second by Commissioner Franklin Warner to
remove Consent Agenda Item #23: Resolution 2020-149 from the agenda for
consideration.
County Attorney Chuck Reed provided a substitute to Consent Agenda Item #20:
Resolution 2020-146. This substitute amends the days of the Whole Committee Meetings
to the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Motion made by Chairman Turner, second by Vice-Chairman Davis to approve. Vote
unanimous.
Motion made by Vice-Chairman Davis, second by Commissioner Franklin Warner to
approve the agenda as amended. Vote unanimous.
IV. PRESENTATION:
RESULT: PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
1. Veteran of the Month
Clayton County honored Lieutenant Colonel Charley James as Veteran of the
Month.
V. 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. Teresa Talley of Hampton, Georgia spoke about trash issues and property taxes in
the county, specifically wanting control over the trash pick-up and a list of
properties in the county that need attention. She does not want any extra charges
being added to her trash bills.
2. Brenda Harrison of Morrow, Georgia spoke about her eligibility for serving on
two county boards. She wished to rescind her initial resignation and believes she
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should not be removed from either board; she referenced two past resolutions that
allows citizens to serve on one than one county board.
3. Timothy Vondell Jefferson of Riverdale, Georgia spoke about both the Quality of
Life and the Beautification of Clayton County. He also spoke about corruption
within a county board, hotel issues, and problems within the county jail.
4. Melvin Hyman III of Clayton County, Georgia spoke on the Citizens Review
Board, and how there needs to be serious changes in the behaviors of corrupt
police officers in Clayton County.
5. Alvin Farmer of Clayton County, Georgia spoke about several issues, including
recycling in the county and providing more money for the Public Defender’s
Office.
6. Terrie Farr of Clayton County, Georgia spoke about her ongoing issues she is
having with her property. They are destroying her culture, property, and have
already destroyed her land- she asked the board for direction in finding a solution.
7. Orlando Gooden of Clayton County, Georgia spoke about the planning for the
retreat and how the crime has gone significantly down in the county. He also
talked about how the county needs to get to a point where there is no longer an
oversight of Economic Development, no failing schools, and the Fire and Police
Academies are in order.
8. Robb Leatherwood of Riverdale, Georgia inquired about agenda add-on
emergency items- specifically the resolutions that have been added to tonight’s
agenda. He asked who is making these requests and why the information and
changes made were not given prior to the meeting. He also recommended a
transfer station and the campaigning of Keep Clayton Beautiful as two resolutions
for solid waste collections.
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Vice-Chairman Davis, second by Chairman Turner to approve. Motion
passed 4 to 1. Commissioner Gregory abstained for cause for being absent from the last
meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: DeMont Davis, Vice-Chairman
SECONDER: Jeff Turner, Chairman
AYES: Jeff Turner, DeMont Davis, Gail Hambrick, Felicia Franklin Warner
ABSTAIN: Sonna Singleton Gregory
1. Approval of the July 21, 2020 Regular Business Meeting Board Minutes.
2. Recommendation for Award ITB #20-05 Pet Food Annual Contract for
Clayton County, Georgia.
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Peoples Janitorial Supply, located in Forest Park, Georgia. Funding is
available through the Police Departments Food and Dietary Supplies Account. As
requested by the Police Department. Pursuant to Section 2-113 of the Clayton
County Code of Ordinances, 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.
3. Recommendation for Award: RFP #20-09 Debris Removal Services Annual
Contract for Clayton County, Georgia.
DRC Emergency Services, LLC, located in Galveston, Texas. Funding is
available through the Emergency Management Agency’s General Fund. As
requested by the Department of Fire/EMS Services. Pursuant to Section 2-114 of
the Clayton County Code of Ordinances, 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.
4. Recommendation for Award: ITB #20-84 Roadway Guardrail Services
Annual Contract for Clayton County, Georgia.
Martin-Robbins Fence Company, located in Snellville, Georgia. Funding is
available through the Transportation and Development Department’s General
Fund and the 2015 SPLOST Fund. As requested by the Department of
Transportation and Development. Pursuant to Section 2-113 of the Clayton
County Code of Ordinances, 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.
5. Recommendation for Award: PSA #20-129 Legal Services with Hugh Cooper
for Juvenile Court
Hugh Cooper, Esq., located in McDonough, Georgia, for three (3) years in
the amount of $60,000.00 per year for a total of $180,000.00. Funding is
available through the Juvenile Court Services Indigent Defense Fees. As
requested by the Department of Juvenile Court. Pursuant to Section 2-94 of the
Clayton County Code of Ordinances, General Purchasing Methods. All
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commodities, equipment, and services shall be centrally procured through the
department of central services; exemptions are to be narrowly construed with the
default being procurement through a competitive process. When a competitive
process is not practical the following commodities, equipment, and professional
services may be procured via alternative non-competitive methods. 1) works of art
for public places, or other creative/artistic endeavors that require a particular and
demonstrated skill or talent to include, but not limited to, artists, musicians, and
writers; (2) printed copyright material including published books, maps,
periodicals and technical pamphlets (not including software for computer
systems), except where a greater savings can be realized by a quantity purchase;
(3) dues, memberships, and board member fees; (4) subscriptions; (5) utilities,
where there is no reasonable basis for competitive procurement, for example,
electric power, water, and sewer; (6) legal services procured by the chief staff
attorney; (7) "professional services" which refer to services that require
specialized knowledge and training, often through long and intensive academic
preparation, or in-depth experience in a particular field or discipline. Professional
services generally consist, in material part, of advice, evaluation, consultation,
training, planning, design, obtaining information/direct assistance, or other effort
involving the exercise of judgment, discretion, and knowledge, including, without
limitation, a service provided by a person whose profession is licensed or
regulated by the state or federal government and other related agencies. (8) legal
advertisements including, but not limited to bid/proposal solicitations placed by
boards that are required by law to publicly advertise their meetings or actions in
the legal organ of the county; (9) antiques and other unique assets of historical
value; (10) purchases made from, or the disposition to, other federal, state and
local governments, associations and state universities and colleges when
determined by the director to be in the best interest of the county.
6. Recommendation for Award: PSA #20-136 Legal Services with Michele Lord
for Juvenile Court
Michele Lord, Esq., located in Fayetteville, Georgia for three (3) years in the
amount of 60,000.00 per year for a total of $180,000.00. Funding is available
through the Juvenile Court Services Indigent Defense Fees. As requested by the
Department of Juvenile Court. Pursuant to Section 2-94 of the Clayton County
Code of Ordinances, General Purchasing Methods. All commodities,
equipment, and services shall be centrally procured through the department of
central services; exemptions are to be narrowly construed with the default being
procurement through a competitive process. When a competitive process is not
practical the following commodities, equipment, and professional services may be
procured via alternative non-competitive methods. 1) works of art for public
places, or other creative/artistic endeavors that require a particular and
demonstrated skill or talent to include, but not limited to, artists, musicians, and
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writers; (2) printed copyright material including published books, maps,
periodicals and technical pamphlets (not including software for computer
systems), except where a greater savings can be realized by a quantity purchase;
(3) dues, memberships, and board member fees; (4) subscriptions; (5) utilities,
where there is no reasonable basis for competitive procurement, for example,
electric power, water, and sewer; (6) legal services procured by the chief staff
attorney; (7) "professional services" which refer to services that require
specialized knowledge and training, often through long and intensive academic
preparation, or in-depth experience in a particular field or discipline. Professional
services generally consist, in material part, of advice, evaluation, consultation,
training, planning, design, obtaining information/direct assistance, or other effort
involving the exercise of judgment, discretion, and knowledge, including, without
limitation, a service provided by a person whose profession is licensed or
regulated by the state or federal government and other related agencies. (8) legal
advertisements including, but not limited to bid/proposal solicitations placed by
boards that are required by law to publicly advertise their meetings or actions in
the legal organ of the county; (9) antiques and other unique assets of historical
value; (10) purchases made from, or the disposition to, other federal, state and
local governments, associations and state universities and colleges when
determined by the director to be in the best interest of the county.
7. Recommendation for Award: SWC #20-150 Purchase of Safety Equipment
for Fire/EMS Department, Clayton County, Georgia.
Utilizing the Statewide Contract #99999-SPD-SPD00000156-0003 with Fisher
Scientific, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for $301,600.00. Funding is
available through the Fire Other Machines and Equipment Funds. As requested by
the Department of Fire/EMS Services. Pursuant to Section 2-120 of the Clayton
County Code of Ordinances, General Purchasing Methods. Governmental and
affiliated entity purchase. The county may purchase services and incidental
commodities from other federal and state or local governments when determined
to be in the best interest of the county. Documentation to substantiate this decision
will be maintained by the department of central services. Such 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.
8. Recommendation for Award: CP #20-160 Purchase of IT Products and
Accessories for the Information Technology Department, Clayton County,
Georgia.
Utilizing the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Contract #081419 with SHI
International, located in Somerset, New Jersey for $186,466.00. Funding is
available through Information Technology Minor Computer Equipment Funds. As
requested by the Department of Information Technology. Pursuant to Section 2-
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119 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinances, 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.
9. Recommendation for Award: ITB #20-91 Design/Build of the Nassau
Building for Clayton County, Georgia
$2,200,000.00 / Brad Construction Company II, LLC, located in Fayetteville,
Georgia. Funding is available through the SPLOST 2009 Funds. As requested by
the Department SPLOST Program Management. Pursuant to Section 2-113 of
the Clayton County Code of Ordinances, 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.
10. Budget Amendment 2-3 / FY21 Superior Court (Drug Court)
To carryforward additional revenue collected for Drug Court.
11. Budget Amendment 4-1
To amend the budget to recognize interest earned and to provide additional
funding for the Jail Security project.
12. Senior Victim Assistance Coordinator - District Attorney
On behalf of the Office of the District Attorney, Human Resources is requesting
the following staffing changes: Delete Victim Assistance Coordinator, G/S 17/12
– (Salary 41,532) – Total Compensation 58,327 Reclassify Victim Assistance
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Coordinator, G/S 17/6 – (Salary 38,549) – Total Compensation 54,696 to Senior
Victim Assistance Coordinator G/S 19/6 (Salary 42,577) – Total Compensation
59,599.
The approval of this position will result in a savings for Clayton County, as well
as streamline and increase efficiencies and productivity of staff and operations
within the Office of the District Attorney.
The District Attorney’s focus is on streamlining, cost effectiveness, and
productivity. The request promotes the focus.
The budgetary impact of this request results in a savings of $53,424.
13. Order for Remission (John Mitchell) - State of Georgia vs John Mitchell,
Defendant and Free At Last Bail Bonds. Surety - Case No. 2019CR01467-MG -
$1,757.50.
14. Resolution 2020-140- A Resolution to provide for the establishment of the net
mill rates after credit (rollback) for values added by reassessment for Clayton
County’s fiscal year 2020-2021; to authorize the levy and collection of property
taxes at such rate required by the State of Georgia, to cover expenditures
associated with the maintenance and operation of the county and activities
necessary and incidental thereto; to cover expenditures associated with the
provision of fire services; to authorize the mill rate credit (rollback) equal to taxes
collected from the one percent Local Option Sales Tax; to authorize the Chairman
to execute the certification of official rates together with any other document
pertaining to such mill rates; to provide for an effective date of this resolution;
and for other purposes.
Synopsis: This Resolution allows the mill rates to be set at a rate of 19.995
mills on all taxable property lying within the unincorporated areas of Clayton
County and 15.089 mills on all taxable property lying within the incorporated
areas of Clayton County.
15. Resolution 2020-141- A resolution authorizing Clayton County to enter into an
Aging Subgrant Agreement with the Atlanta Regional Commission providing for
services to be rendered in connection with Older Adult Programs; to authorize the
Chairman to execute the Aging Subgrant Agreement, and otherwise to perform all
other acts necessary to accomplish the intent of the resolution; to authorize The
Chief Financial Officer to amend the budget to reflect appropriations and
expenditures all as may be required under the terms of the Aging Subgrant
Agreement; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the County to enter into an Aging Subgrant
Agreement with the ARC financed by a grant from the U.S. Government through
the Georgia Department of Human Resources from July 1, 2020 through May 31,
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2021.
16. Ordinance 2020-142- An ordinance to amend the Code of Clayton County,
Georgia, as amended, specifically, Code of Clayton County, Georgia, Part II,
Chapter 62 "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions", Article II "Quality of Life
Code" by amending Section 62-205 "Off-road parking or storage of unlicensed or
inoperable vehicles, trailers or equipment" by repealing the current subsection (b)
thereof and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b).
Synopsis: This ordinance amends the Code of Clayton County, Georgia, as
amended, specifically, Code of Clayton County, Georgia, Part II, Chapter 62
"Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions", Article II "Quality of Life Code" by
amending Section 62-205 "Off-road parking or storage of unlicensed or
inoperable vehicles, trailers or equipment" by repealing the current subsection
(b) thereof and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b).
17. Resolution 2020-143- A resolution authorizing Clayton County to accept a
donation from Can’d Aid’s Crush It Crusade on behalf of the Clayton County
Parks and Recreation Department for the purpose of creating a recycling program
in the recreation facilities; to authorize the Chairman to accept the grant on behalf
of Clayton County and to execute any necessary documents, and otherwise to
perform all other acts necessary to accomplish the intent of the resolution; to
authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the budget to reflect
appropriations and expenditures all as may be required under the terms of the
grant; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes Clayton County to accept a $8,021.99
donation from Can’d Aid’s Crush It Crusade to assist the Clayton County Parks
and Recreation Department, Recreation Facilities, for the purpose of creating a
recycling program within the Department.
18. Resolution 2020-144- A resolution authorizing Clayton County to approve a In
Kind Match that will allow Clayton County Senior Services to continue providing
transit services through Clayton County CSA Transit for the needs of the senior
population in Clayton County; to authorize the Chairman to execute any
documents and to otherwise perform all acts necessary to accomplish the intent of
this resolution; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the budget to
reflect appropriations and expenditures all as may be required under the terms of
the aging subgrant agreement; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and
for other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the County to approve the In-Kind Match
which will allow Clayton County Senior Services to continue providing transit
services, through Clayton County CSA Transit, for the needs of the senior
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population in Clayton County.
19. Resolution 2020-145- A resolution authorizing the Clayton County Juvenile Court
to apply for, and if awarded, accept the 2020-2021 Victims Of Crime Act
(VOCA) Grant Program funding for FY 2020-2021; to authorize the Chairman to
execute the agreement, and otherwise perform all acts necessary to accomplish the
intent of this resolution; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the
budget where necessary to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense; to
provide an effective date of this resolution; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes Clayton County to enter into a Grant Award
Agreement with the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and in
accordance therewith accept federal grant funds in the amount of $100,168.00
with a local cash match of $18,234.00, to be used for program expenses in
connection with the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the Court Appointed
Special Advocate program (CASA).
20. Resolution 2020-146- A resolution of the Clayton County Code of Ordinances
establishing a time for the Board of Commissioners to meet for Committee of the
Whole meetings scheduled for the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month;
to provide an effective date of this ordinance; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the Board to hold Committee of the Whole
meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at its
offices located at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia.
21. Resolution 2020-147- A resolution to authorize County staff, in coordination with
the Clayton County Solid Waste Management Authority, to recommend a plan for
County-wide Garbage and Solid Waste Collection and Disposal; to authorize the
Chairman to perform all other acts to accomplish the intent of this resolution; to
provide an effective date of this resolution; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes County staff in collaboration with the Solid
Waste Authority to convene, review the current services available to County
residents and commercial businesses, perform an independent study of the most
cost effective options, and provide a plan related to County-wide Garbage and
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal to the Board of Commissioners within a 60-
day period.
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22. Ordinance 2020-148- An ordinance to amend the Code of Clayton County,
Georgia, as amended, is hereby further amended, specifically, Code of Clayton
County, Georgia, Part I, Chapter II “Administration,” Article III “Boards,
Commissions, and Authorities,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 2-56 to set
forth process for Board and Authority appointments; to repeal conflicting laws,
ordinances, and resolutions; to provide severability; to provide an effective date;
and for other purposes.
Synopsis: This ordinance amends the Code of Clayton County, Georgia by
amending Part I, Chapter II “Administration,” Article III “Boards, Commissions,
and Authorities,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 2-56, subsection (1).
23. Resolution 2020-149- A resolution authorizing the Clayton County Board of
Commissioners to order the removal of members appointed to two Boards or
Authorities; to authorize the Chairman to perform all acts necessary to accomplish
the intent of this resolution; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and for
other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the Board to order the removal of members
appointed to two Boards or Authorities.
24. Resolution 2020-150- A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a Permanent
Easement over certain property in Clayton County to lay and construct electrical
utility pipes, lines, structures and/or facilities in order to provide services to the
new International Water Park; to authorize the Chairman to perform all acts
necessary to accomplish the intent of the resolution; to provide an effective date
of this resolution; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution approves a Georgia Power Easement, at Clayton
County International Water Park, Parcel 001, located at 2300 Highway 138 S.E.
Jonesboro, Georgia 30238.
25. Resolution 2020-151- A resolution to amend the Clayton County Civil Service
Rules and Regulations, Rule 5 “Compensation Plan”, to provide for limits of
annual leave accumulation and payment of accrued and unused annual leave; to
repeal any and all conflicting laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations;
to provide for severability; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and for
other purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes an amendment to the Clayton County Civil
Service Rules and Regulations, Rule 5 “Compensation Plan”, Section 5.407
“Annual Leave Accumulation” is deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new
Section 5.407.
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26. Resolution 2020-152- A resolution to initiate an amendment to the agreement for
the provision of indigent defense services between Clayton County and Lister,
Holt & Dennis, LLC; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and for other
purposes.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes Clayton County to enter into an Amendement
to the contract for indigent defense services with Lister & Holt, LLC dated
January 7, 2014 to reflect the change of the name of the firm previously known as
Lister & Holt, LLC to Lister, Holt, & Dennis, LLC.
27. Resolution 2020-153- A resolution to authorize the consolidation of County Code
Enforcement under the Clayton County Corrections Department; to authorize a
supplement to the Warden’s salary as consideration for these additional
management responsibilities; to authorize the Chairman to perform all other acts
to accomplish the intent of this resolution; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer
to amend the budget to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense relating
thereto; to provide an effective date of this resolution; and for other purposes.n
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the implementation of the Code Enforcement
Consolidation Project attached hereto as Attachment “A” for the consolidation of
Code Enforcement functions and personnel to be reassigned and managed by the
Corrections Department under the supervision of the Warden.
28. ADD ON: Resolution 2020-154 - A resolution authorizing the approval of
CARES Act grant funds that must be spent before September 1, 2020.
Item approved with Consent Agenda.
29. ADD ON: Resolution 2020-155 - A resolution authorizing entering into an
agreement to purchase COVID-19 rapid testing cartridges and the use of
equipment.
Item approved with Consent Agenda.
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County Attorney Reed requested an Executive Session on personnel and litigation.
Motion made by Chairman Turner, second by Vice-Chairman Davis to go into Executive session
for personnel and litigation at 7:40 p.m. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Vice-Chairman Davis, second by Chairman Turner to reconvene the Regular
Business Meeting at 8:18 p.m. Vote unanimous.
County Attorney Reed had two (2) settlement agreements for the Board's approval:
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1) Christopher Craven versus Clayton County and Ronnie Square for an accident that occurred
on or around January 10, 2019 at or near Richardson Highway and Mount Zion Road in
unincorporated Clayton County, Georgia; settlement total $20,000.00.
2) Prime Tower Development, Incorporated versus Clayton County for zoned property located at
2236 Mount Zion Parkway, Jonesboro, Georgia.
Motion made by Vice-Chairman Davis, second by Chairman Turner to approve the two
settlement agreements. Vote unanimous.
There being no further business to discuss, motion made by Chairman Turner, second by
Commissioner Franklin Warner to adjourn the August 4, 2020 Regular Business Meeting at 8:25
p.m. Vote unanimous.
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CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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JEFFREY E. TURNER, CHAIRMAN
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FELICIA FRANKLIN WARNER, VICE-CHAIR
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SONNA GREGORY, COMMISSIONER
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GAIL B. HAMBRICK, COMMISSIONER
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DEMONT DAVIS, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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BRENDA JAMES, CLERK