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The board recognized the life and legacy of the late His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and congratulated His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on his accession as the 50th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. Dr. Rosina Merchant, president of the Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States, accepted remarks and thanked the county for recent community infrastructure work cited in her remarks, including a traffic signal installation at Way and Millscott Drive that the Ismaili community had requested.

Commissioner Ladina Bolton and Commissioner Ted Terry led a proclamation launching DeKalb's participation in the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation's Great American Cleanup. County Director of Sanitation and Beautification Tracy Hutchison described county cleanup, recycling and distribution resources available to volunteers, including roll carts, litter sticks, safety vests and trash bags supplied by the department.

Why it matters: Proclamations are ceremonial but communicate county priorities and recognize community groups and volunteer contributions. The Ismaili proclamation highlights civic and voluntary service; the Great American Cleanup proclamation signals an active county campaign to encourage litter removal, recycling and pollinator plantings across neighborhoods.

Notable points
- The Ismaili proclamation referenced decades of community involvement and cited the first purpose-built Ismaili Jamatkhana in the U.S., located in DeKalb County since 1989.
- The Great American Cleanup proclamation sets a public-engagement season from March 20 through June 21 and tied local events (household hazardous waste day and recycling day) to volunteer registration and resources.

Next steps: County staff said volunteer resources and registration information would be available and that commissioners would host kickoff events and community cleanups through the spring and early summer.

Ending: Proclamations were read into the record and photo opportunities followed; community leaders and commissioners thanked volunteers and emphasized participation in cleanup and recycling efforts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DeKalb County - Board of Commissioners on 2025-03-11 9:00 AM - Mar 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The DeKalb Board of Commissioners read proclamations recognizing the legacy of Aga Khan IV, welcoming the accession of Aga Khan V, and proclaimed March 18 as Global Recycling Day and March 20–June 21 as the county's Great American Cleanup season.","taxTitle","DeKalb County, Georgia","taxId",3571,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6642620,"Crestline-Chrysler Drive roundabout plan draws strong neighborhood opposition at DeKalb commissioners meeting",192,2576000,2768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2540736-57f0f6e761a3833e7cf07560e956ed9d&start=2576&end=2768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2540736-57f0f6e761a3833e7cf07560e956ed9d/thumbnail_2576000.jpg","/articles/6642620/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Crestline-Chrysler-Drive-roundabout-plan-draws-strong-neighborhood-opposition-at-DeKalb-commissioners-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642620-542c711e24dafba062fb34485222a8e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770708659&Signature=OxJWhXUCw2pd-GoZhc0DPeGA1R7BP1bGYR2w14hOkEH13V5yVRpF43qk2-oBAVOjDNOvs3hxGg~MzN~kgej1Ox2q2dKEtZuLG3CPE8K4r4p0Qy4Z56dbwb4wmEwVpM3n5PrO37yy1yTVKArkmLsbJCbtyGFJqfeCrmWQ4ANY0tdmzonui1elHkuOFujl4g~fLJnLV9QRxUG~POeFWc6yuQxwHtKO0TrDvuJN70TEBIyIxf9h2sr8SZOQ2XSBh2mlwtoUH-A3RYqk28mtMOpvlk2CcCH6IBiTD4uv5ESWOHZDrIKAoGrULE7XYxvKJj3KHUehgrdca78C6rPiNVYD5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents from the Crestline-Chrysler Drive area urged the DeKalb Board of Commissioners on March 11 to cancel a planned roundabout and associated sidewalk work that would use Tier 1 SPLOST funding.

Mark Capps, who said he lives at 1842 Chrysler Drive, told commissioners he and other impacted property owners were not notified until November and said the roundabout would require taking private land beyond the county right-of-way, cut hundreds of trees and reduce property values. He said the sidewalk was funded only because it was combined with the roundabout in the SPLOST allocation and asked that the roundabout be removed so the sidewalk could be financed by other means.

Neighbor Lynn Tetley joined Capps at the podium and thanked commissioners for visiting the neighborhood, saying many residents remain strongly opposed to the current plan. Among the alternatives residents requested were modest traffic-calming measures — speed reductions, speed cushions or speed-display signs — rather than a roundabout.

Why it matters: The project is funded under Tier 1 SPLOST and would affect private property in an established neighborhood. Residents contend the county did not sufficiently engage affected landowners during project development and want lower-impact safety measures rather than the proposed roundabout.

What residents asked for
- Cancel the roundabout portion of the design and preserve trees and private-property lines.
- Consider speed reduction, low-cost speed cushions/strips and radar display signs as an alternative to large roadway redesign.
- Make SPLOST-funded sidewalk improvements available in a way that does not require a roundabout on private land.

Board response and next steps: Commissioners Michelle Long Spears and Ted Terry visited the neighborhood, according to public remarks; the transcript records the residents
ppeal but does not show a formal vote or staff response that same day to change the project. Residents asked the clerk to confirm available grant options and alternative funding; commissioners signaled they had heard the concerns and will continue to engage with staff and constituents.

Ending: Neighbors asked the county to redirect Tier 1 funds to projects with clearer need and to consult property owners earlier in design. The matter may return to staff for redesign or to a future committee for further consideration.","Neighbors told the DeKalb Board of Commissioners the proposed Crestline-Chrysler Drive roundabout and accompanying sidewalk work — funded with Tier 1 SPLOST money — should be canceled, saying it would harm trees, property values and was not properly communicated to impacted landowners.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6642626,"Commission adopts watershed capital plan, OKs sewer-upgrade agreement and large wastewater chemical contract",0,8648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2540736-57f0f6e761a3833e7cf07560e956ed9d&start=8648&end=8648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2540736-57f0f6e761a3833e7cf07560e956ed9d/thumbnail_8648000.jpg","/articles/6642626/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Commission-adopts-watershed-capital-plan-OKs-sewer-upgrade-agreement-and-large-wastewater-chemical-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642626-e9e1dc07cd62bbdb408f6deb21eb83ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770708659&Signature=j-pJtFQvKRjOpCIwIX98lp0JYkfg9XNvgIXGsgMRtTOI3MBmGyMm0kmG7rMuC4IUlOR6hLox9s4cqbZAbcgKqlskWF4CnkXLe8FXyj7JwgN2Fm9L5a3ZWh2kDtIilewT3Fj-KY44oOl3aBa8tdFGNG0o-j-I-cj7eg8NrNA4iBZrrP95ldv2b6f7PKtW7h-cb636GDdJYounQ2vqltTu~oukXyea-pN9QxKNa3E855ZuNJ197flPUUeG~2EcITlz4lGe~0L2VBQeIt0wX8KnKCEH7E5y1BzvEEAP3G6lfK2DmGlg1Uy07iYsGZuK9lJxn8~-94VxzR8vbU4W6-5VCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DeKalb Board of Commissioners on March 11 approved a set of watershed-management items that included adoption of the county'025–2034 capital improvement plan (CIP), authorization of a sewer upgrade agreement tied to a private development, and approval of a countywide chemical root-control contract for sanitary sewers.

Why it matters: DeKalb\founty's water and sewer infrastructure investments affect service reliability, environmental compliance and ultimately customer rates. Approving the CIP and specific contracts advances projects that county staff say are necessary to address aging infrastructure and regulatory obligations.

What the board approved
- Watershed capital improvement plan (2025–2034): The board voted to adopt the plan after a motion by Commissioner Robert Patrick. The plan sets the capital project priorities and funding framework for the next decade.
- Sewer upgrades agreement: The board approved an agreement to construct and finance sewer upgrades in the Snap Finger/Bridal area with Gustavia Village LLC (company name shown in the agenda details). The vote followed committee review and staff confirmation of the agreement details.
- Sanitary-sewer chemical root control: Commissioners approved a multi-year contract award to Duke\u000engineering (agenda shows Duke's Root Control Inc. as the recommended vendor) for chemical root-control treatment of the gravity sewer system. The agenda listed the amount not to exceed $19,685,670.
- Georgia Power authorization: The board authorized county action related to Georgia Power (for an Eastman matter) for a Watershed Management site at 1640 Road Haven Drive.

Public comment and context: Several members of the public used the meeting's public-comment portion to raise concerns about sewer rates, transparency and SPLASH 2 (the county\fapital/SPLOST process). Clarence Williams criticized the recent water/sewer rate increases during public comment, framing the matter as a deeper governance concern; Steven Binney asked for more transparency around SPLASH 2 citizen engagement and expressed frustration that a citizens advisory board was not formed for the second SPLOST cycle. Those comments came ahead of the watershed votes and were noted by commissioners.

Questions and follow-up
- Commissioners asked staff about specific developer and agreement details; staff indicated the company name and agreement specifics would be included in the final contract paperwork.
- Commissioners also asked for clearer agenda cover sheets and recommended including company names in the agenda text when appropriate.

Outcome and next steps: The CIP and the sewer-upgrade agreement were approved by majority vote. Staff will finalize agreements, begin project procurement and continue to brief commissioners on implementation timelines and funding. The chemical root-control contract will move to vendor onboarding and scheduling of treatments across targeted sewer segments.

Ending: The watershed approvals were among the higher-profile infrastructure items on the March 11 agenda and follow prior board discussions about rate setting, capital investments and regulatory compliance.","The DeKalb Board of Commissioners approved the Watershed Management 2025–2034 capital improvement plan, authorized sewer upgrades in the Snap Finger area with a private partner, and approved a major sanitary‑sewer chemical contract.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6642630,"DeKalb commissioners approve wide-ranging procurement package including security contract assignment and voting-equipment term extension",2219,6228000,8447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2540736-57f0f6e761a3833e7cf07560e956ed9d&start=6228&end=8447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2540736-57f0f6e761a3833e7cf07560e956ed9d/thumbnail_6228000.jpg","/articles/6642630/DeKalb-County/Georgia/DeKalb-commissioners-approve-wide-ranging-procurement-package-including-security-contract-assignment-and-voting-equipment-term-extension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642630-e61e78f56c92e654fc83cef1d56b1ab3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770708659&Signature=kMhbxavqy5cNRUov6Ea4KezIT5SpOG7Y5mA8qOZaRbKPoXz9GFqJFkeXWS46IpE2nbN-LjO1PJ1uERKkEEzgeICEtjXv374oGZRyJSEve8ir-v4YQQzsD-yqu~IqWr4ZzshRmVp-Py5SXjrtZiccHgJbB03AaOlDWr8B-LbgDSD0Lk2GtkDqOvurYEpQuPnpQHaBahWbBCLiJbJ~Hn6MoxWf3rBGLMcw~M~UrkIkBGMCISvW1t-ot7LiW1ImaLI7Zl7mv6DSXg2o50cGO4Hnvr9LO8qSLjsFAv3I7YoIJummVWVzPUst85izcvgMSuzThiOeIk~kfs6slQJT~yCCvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","DeKalb County commissioners voted March 11 to approve a broad package of procurement actions that included assigning a security-guard contract to Allied Universal, extending a term with voting-equipment vendor Dominion Voting Systems and increasing cloud service credits for Microsoft Azure.

The approved items were presented as committee recommendations and included change orders, contract term extensions, and assignment requests across multiple departments. Commissioners said the approvals were intended to maintain continuity of services — from armed and unarmed security at county facilities to information-technology maintenance and airport engineering support.

Why it matters: The votes keep critical county operations running while preserving existing vendor relationships. Several of the contracts involve multi‑year IT and infrastructure services and, combined, represent millions of dollars of county spending that will affect staffing, system availability and service delivery.

Key approvals and details
- Security services: The board approved change order No. 1 to contract 2000048 to assign Pinnacle Security Inc. (doing business as Paradigm Security Services) to Universal Protection Service (doing business as Allied Universal). County staff said there would be no change in contract terms or employee salaries; Commissioner Ted Terry asked specifically whether minimum-wage or salary terms for guards would change, and staff replied they would not.
- Voting equipment: The board ratified a contract-term increase and extension for electronic voting hardware and software with Dominion Voting Systems Inc., extending the contract through Dec. 31, 2025.
- Airport engineering: A change order amended on-demand architectural/engineering services at DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), with renegotiated fees for 2025 awarded to Michael Baker International.
- Network maintenance and cybersecurity: Annual maintenance and support agreements were approved for Juniper network equipment and Palo Alto Networks devices; associated vendor and contract-care arrangements were authorized in line with information-technology needs.
- Cloud services: A change order to the Microsoft Azure credits contract (originally awarded to Dell Marketing LP) was approved and a substitute changed the contract term to April 30, 2026, with funds added for cloud service credits.

How the board decided: The procurement items were presented through the county’s committee process and taken up during the March 11 business meeting. Motions to approve were made on the floor, seconded and carried by machine vote; the record shows routine approvals with no roll‑call tallies printed in the minutes for these items.

What commissioners asked: Commissioner Ted Terry asked whether the security-contract assignment would affect guard pay; staff answered that salary terms remain unchanged. Commissioners also noted the large-dollar IT items and acknowledged that procurement and audit staff had reviewed high-value items.

Next steps: Staff will finalize contract documents and implement the approved assignments, renewals and extensions. Several items approved on March 11 required follow-up contract administration and, in some cases, reporting to committees.

Ending: The approvals concluded a stretch of procurement business on the agenda; several unrelated items and select contracts were deferred for subsequent meetings.","At its March 11 business meeting the DeKalb Board of Commissioners approved a slate of contract changes, renewals and assignments covering security services, airport engineering, network maintenance, voting-equipment terms and cloud credits among other items.","actionData","errors"]

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