January - February 2015 City Newsletter

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE ESTATES • AVONDALE ESTATES, GEORGIA
Illuminated
Avondale
January - February 2015
•Looking
Back on
2014
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From the Tudor Village lights and the
City Christmas Tree to Lake Avondale,
the City glistened and glowed this
holiday season. Residents celebrated
Christmas, Hanukkah and the
New Year with fanfare.
Special
Election
for Mayor
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Arbor Day
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Congratulations to the Christmas Spirit Award winners!
•2015
Sanitation
Guidelines
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Children’s Appeal: 11 Fairfield Plaza
Sparkle & Pizzazz: 12 Lakeshore Drive
More holiday photos:
Christmas Spirit Award
winners (continued) and
Tour of Homes
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Inside This Issue
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Looking Back On 2014
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Special Election for Mayor
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Tour of Homes and
Christmas Spirit Awards
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Calendar
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Stratford Green Annexation
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Community News
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Sanitation Guidelines 2015
Arbor Day in Avondale Estates: Friday, February 20, 2015
Please see page 12 for details.
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Looking Back on 2014: Another Beautiful Day in Avondale Estates!
Dear Residents and Business Owners:
2014 marked a year of impressive growth and changes for Avondale
Estates. Our numerous accomplishments, many of which are listed
below, could not have been achieved without the help of our passionate residents, volunteer City board and commission members
and hardworking City associates. Thank you for your ongoing support as we continually strive to make Avondale Estates a wonderful
place to live, year after year.
Clai Brown, City Manager
Accomplishments
Administrative
• 52 new residents moved to Avondale Estates.
• 22 new businesses started in Avondale Estates.
• Hired a Permitting Concierge Coordinator to guide permit applicants through the permitting process.
• Hired a Communications Manager to lead informational and
promotional services in print and online.
• The City Clerk attended two training classes toward Master
Clerk Certification; 32 hours remaining until completion.
• Sent about 240 E-News (news emails) to the community. Since
July 2009, the City has sent about 1,390 E-News to the community.
• The Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved 6 ordinances, 6 proclamations, and 37 resolutions.
• Received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 17th consecutive year. This is the highest
form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial
reporting.
• Donated $4,657.99 from the Labor Day Race proceeds to support the Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS, also
known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Page 4 • Received a $5,998.67 Safety Liability Grant from the Georgia
Municipal Association to purchase safety items for the Police
Department and Public Works Department.
• Received an $8,000 Health Promotion Grant which was used
for the associates’ Wellness Program.
• The City won sixth place in its category (1 to 99 employees) in
the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthiest Employer Awards.
• Received a $9,270 grant through the Historic Preservation Division of the State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources
to stabilize and repair Carl’s Corner. Work will be completed in
spring 2015. The project includes new light fixtures.
• In partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC),
the City received $50,000 in grant funds to further investigate,
via a feasibility study, a priority transportation project along
U.S. 278 from Ashton Place to Sams Crossing. The project
was included in the 2014 Downtown Master Plan Update. An
expert in transportation was hired to assist the City in determining technical and aesthetic roadway options. As part of
public outreach, the City conducted Build-An-Intersection Day,
a demonstration project showing the on-the-ground impact
of some of the options, including a roundabout and road diet.
View December 6 project photos here: http://goo.gl/woCrvd.
• Received Opportunity Zone (OZ) designation through the
Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The City will now
be able to incentivize developers and current business owners
with a $3,500 tax credit for each full-time job created over two
jobs. Two local businesses have taken advantage of this tax
credit, with many others requesting assistance from staff.
• Worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice to plan their
first 5K Charity Fun Run/Walk. Contributions went to the
2015 State Charitable Contribution Program. The event raised
$2,490.
• City staff and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
worked together to assist Wild Heaven Brewery with the
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Georgia Cities Foundation and the DCA to receive low-interest
loans through their revolving loan program. The brewery
opened in 2014 and has been a great success.
• The Community Promotion Program (CPP) again funded
successful, well-known Avondale Estates events such as AutumnFest, the Rail Arts District (RAD) Studio Cruise and the
Georgia Safe Schools Coalition 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. New
to the program this year was the Avondale Estates Farmers
Market. The events cumulatively brought over 20,000 people
to the City.
• The Tudor Village was purchased by Oakhurst Realty Properties in 2012. In 2013, they completed a renovation of the
upstairs offices and in 2014 they completed an exterior renovation including a paint job. The team has attracted a number
of neighborhood-serving tenants who can also compete in the
region, including a restaurant, bath and body store, bakery,
record store, and a number of office tenants.
• The City Planner engaged in a number of training activities
through the ARC’s Community Planning Academy to maintain
required American Institute of Certified Planners credits and
keep up to date on current trends.
• In 2014 the DDA Board members, also acting as the Main
Street Board, each attended the required eight hours of training
and assisted with the completion of Main Street requirements.
The City Planner completed all documentation requirements
to be designated a Classic Main Street. Designation will be
granted in 2015. The City will be eligible for technical and
design assistance.
• Participated in Small Business Saturday through American
Express. Over 20 businesses took part.
• To address parking concerns voiced by residents and property
and business owners, the City investigated the possibility of
creating a temporary City parking lot at the MARTA storage lot
along Laredo Drive. The Board of Mayor and Commissioners
will reevaluate this option in 2015.
• Revised the Alcohol Ordinance to allow for craft breweries and
distilleries as well as tastings.
Public Works/Code Enforcement/Sanitation
• Received a $22,000 grant from the Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT) for road improvements and curbing
• Established Respiratory Protection Program and Policy
• Associates completed training hours in the following areas of
January - February
2015 safety:
• Sanitation safety
• Importance of hydration
• How to protect from heat illness
• How to safely operate an ODB Leaf Vacuum
• Proper respirator use (for leaf collection)
• Working in cold conditions
• Landscaping safety
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Code Enforcement Officer completed 24 hours of training
through Georgia Association of Code Enforcement
• New Director of Public Works and Code Enforcement sworn in
on August 25
• Director of Public Works and Code Enforcement became member of Georgia Association of Code Enforcement
• Director of Public Works and Code Enforcement received
training in the following areas:
• Stormwater Management
• Code Enforcement Techniques
• Erosion and Sedimentation
• 1,850 tons of yard waste was disposed (leaves, grass clippings,
limbs, etc.)
• 1,560 tons of household waste were disposed
• Completed 264 special pickups
• Inspected and removed or pruned 75 trees and shrubs within
the City for general maintenance or because they were considered safety hazards
• Replaced or repaired 21 street signs within the City
• Removed graffiti and/or stickers from 17 street signs within the
City
• 691 sign violations were corrected
• Performed 590 site visits
• 26 parking violations were corrected
• Issued 159 grass violations
• Issued 214 permit authorizations
• Issued 9 sign permits
• Issued 23 fence permits
• Assisted with bank stabilization project at Lake Avondale
• Dispatched utility companies (DeKalb Watershed, Georgia
Power, Atlanta Gas Light, etc.) 65 times to perform site visits
to respond to various issues and complaints
• Planted 5,280 square feet of Bermuda sod
• Installed new signage on Dartmouth Avenue near Willis Park to
alert motorists to speed limits and potential children at play
• Painted curbing at the following locations to indicate parking is
not allowed:
• Dartmouth Avenue (next to Willis Park)
• North/South Avondale Plaza
• Repaired/replaced broken park benches at the following locations:
• Lake Avondale
• Fletcher Park
• Willis Park
• Purchased scarifier machine to be able to shave down tripping hazards on sidewalks without replacing an entire slab
of concrete
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• Assisted The Museum School with the International Walk-toSchool Day
• Repaired sink holes in parking lot at City Hall
• Public Works associates participated in the following Citysponsored events:
• Bring One for the Chipper, the annual Christmas tree
recycling program
• The Museum School’s Career Day
• AutumnFest
• Build-An-Intersection Day
• Holiday Events (4th of July, Halloween, two Christmas
tree lightings)
• Assisted garden club members with various projects throughout the City:
• Maintenance at Fairfield Plaza (dug up and replanted
Liriope; removed Abelia hedges; planted 26 Azaleas, two
crape myrtles and 10 Knock Out Roses; and mulched the
beds)
• Laid stone and mulch at the garden in front of the Avondale Community Club
• Filled in entire Lake Avondale path with slate chips to bring up
to level
• Maintained City-owned pathways at four locations to keep
passable.
Police Department
Training Activities:
• Completed more than 685 training hours (Basic, Intermediate,
Advanced and In-Service training).
• Command Staff Training included the following: Georgia Internal Affairs Investigators Fall Conference; Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Summer Conference (topics included:
analyzing the administrative implications associated with
prone restraint; excited delirium and sudden deaths in custody;
legislative and case law updates; policing in a new economic
environment; deconfliction; managing post-traumatic stress
disorders in your agency; and below 100 program – a mother’s
perspective); Criminal Justice Information Services Training
Symposium; and “Officer Safety Train-the-Trainer Workshop”
sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
• Patrol Division Training included the following: Terminal Operator Recertification; LIDAR Speed Measurement; Intoxilyzer
Page 6 5000 Recertification; criminal procedure (U.S. Supreme Court;
federal and state court rulings; latest guidelines for search and
seizure; laws of arrest; elements of a crime; and police liability); advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement course;
and Field Training Officer (FTO) Course.
• In-Service Training (at the department and/or online) topics
included: Annual Firearms Qualification; dealing with the mentally ill or demented persons; due regard; use of force; elder
abuse; domestic violence; evidence collection and preservation; vehicle searches; transporting prisoners; legislative case
law update; TASER Training and Qualification; understanding
Islamist terrorism; and Cloud-Cop Reporting software.
• Conducted citizen training sessions in coordination with the
Citizens Patrol Program.
Community Involvement:
• Conducted an expedited three-night class for 10 new Citizens
Patrol volunteers. The program involved instruction pertaining
to policy and procedure, crime recognition (suspicious activity
and persons) and reporting, traffic control, safety and patrol
procedures/vehicle operation.
• Conducted a Citizens Safety Class pertaining to crime prevention tips and methods. The class addressed personal, vehicle
and home safety issues which would help citizens to become
less likely to be targets of crime. The class is part of an ongoing effort for the community, as a whole, to be proactive in its
efforts to combat crime locally.
• Officers were involved in numerous community events, to
include:
• The Museum School’s Career Day
• The Museum School’s Family Fitness Day
• The Museum School’s field trip to City Hall
• Willadsen Family Memorial Service
• Jack’s Rabbit Run (Willadsen Family Fundraiser)
• Antique Car Parade
• Georgia Safe Schools Coalition 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
• Funeral of former DeKalb County Police Chief Bobby
Burgess
• The Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk to end breast cancer
• International Walk/Bike to School Day
• AutumnFest
• Department of Juvenile Justice Charity 5K Fun Run/Walk
• A House of God Church workshop, “Keeping Our Youth
Safe in an Unsafe World”
• Build-An-Intersection Day
• Ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses
• Ground-breaking ceremony for DeKalb County Fire Station No. 3 in Avondale Estates
• Holiday events (Halloween, Christmas Tree Lighting, 4th
of July, Labor Day Race, etc.)
• Provided security and traffic control for numerous commercial and film productions
• Planning of the Citywide Yard Sale
• Continued contact with the community through such programs
as the Nixle notification system, A Child is Missing alert program and the City’s E-News.
• Continued involvement and partnership with the citywide
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Neighborhood Watch Program.
• SpeedSentry Data Reports regularly submitted advising the
community of vehicular traffic (speed and vehicle count)
throughout the City.
Inter-Agency Cooperation/Involvement:
• AEPD continues to interact with other agencies (local, state
and federal) and programs to better serve the community.
Cooperation is ongoing with the following agencies: Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Metropolitan Atlanta Traffic
Enforcement Network, Atlanta METROPOL Fraud Group,
Atlanta Area Metro Tech Group, Georgia Department of Transportation, DeKalb County Emergency Management (DEMA),
Crime Stoppers, DeKalb County Chiefs’ Association (DCCA)
and others.
• AEPD collected more than 300 pounds of unwanted and
outdated prescription drugs from the community in 2014. The
Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Drug Take Back
Day was discontinued after September 27. Americans can now
take their expired, unneeded or unwanted prescription drugs
to authorized collection sites across the country. Find a nearby
collection site by visiting www.dea.gov or calling 800-8829539. Locally, the AEPD will continue to collect and destroy
drugs to assist in preventing abuse, misuse, accidental ingestion and the like.
• Cpl. Conroy, Departmental Trainer, continues to be an instructor who teaches law enforcement classes at other agencies as a
guest/part-time instructor.
Grants and Funding:
• The Bureau of Justice Assistance presented the AEPD with the
2014 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Award. The award assists the
AEPD in the purchase of bulletproof vests (body armor) for its
officers by a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of the vest.
• The American Legion presented a check to the AEPD in
memory of the late Bobby Wright. The donation allows the
AEPD to purchase additional items that may not be covered in
the department’s budget.
Technology:
• Criminet/GCIC software was upgraded to include the server,
desktops and laptops. The upgrade provides a quicker response
and additional capabilities.
• Received mobile “hot spots” to help ensure the mobile laptops
stay connected to the server.
January - February
2015 • Ordered a new police cruiser (2014 Dodge Charger, V-6) to
replace an older unit that was removed from the fleet.
• The department has been exploring the use of body cameras for
officers.
• Upgrades continue to Courtware, Incident Reporting and ETicketing network.
• Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) capabilities continue to be
upgraded.
Miscellaneous:
• More than 7,000 Security Checks of homes and businesses
were conducted.
• An officer was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
(MADD) and their award program for his 68 DUI arrests in
2013. The officer was awarded a certificate and a pin in recognition of his efforts.
• One supervisor was awarded his Supervision Certification by
Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) and a
second supervisor has applied and is awaiting his Intermediate
Supervision by POST.
• Annual update of department Operations Manual to ensure that
officers are up-to-date on law changes and agency policies and
procedures.
• The AEPD was the subject of a Local Government Risk Management System (LGRMS) safety inspection. The agency’s
vehicles, records (vehicle maintenance, training, etc.), property/evidence room and Operations Manual (policies/procedures)
were inspected or reviewed. No deficiencies were noted, and a
very positive report was given.
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City of Avondale Estates: Notice of Municipal Special
Election to Fill the Vacancy and Unexpired Term of Mayor
Advance voting begins February 23, 2015,
at the DeKalb County Elections Division,
4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia
30032, 404-298-4020.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Notice is hereby given that a Municipal
Special Election for the City of Avondale
Estates will be held on Tuesday, March
17, 2015, to fill the vacancy and unexpired
term of Mayor due to the resignation of Ed
Rieker. Voting will take place at Avondale
Estates City Hall, 21 North Avondale
Plaza, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Any person
who is a resident of the City of Avondale
Estates and who is registered with DeKalb
County Board of Registrations and Elections by February 17, 2015, as an elector
within the City of Avondale Estates, shall
be eligible to vote in this election.
Persons wishing to qualify for this election
may file a notice of candidacy with City
Clerk Juliette Sims-Owens at City Hall, 21
North Avondale Plaza, from 8:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
beginning Monday, January 12, 2015
through Friday, January 16, 2015. The
qualifying fee is $3.
Page 8 City of Avondale Estates Charter Requirements (Section 2.11):
1) Resident of the City of Avondale
Estates for a continuous period of 12
months prior to the date of qualification for election of Mayor or Commissioner.
2) Must continue to reside in the City of
Avondale Estates during their period
of service.
3) Must continue to be registered and
qualified to vote in municipal elections of the City of Avondale Estates.
4) Shall not have been convicted of a
felony at the time of qualification or
during candidates’ period of service.
Constitution of the State of Georgia
Requirements (Article II, Section I,
Paragraph II & III) - Right to vote and
exceptions to right to register to vote:
1) Citizen of the United States;
2) At least 18 years of age by Election
Day;
3) Registered voter in the City of Avondale Estates, Georgia;
4) No person who has been convicted
of a felony involving moral turpitude may register, remain registered,
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or vote except upon completion of
sentence.
Statutory Qualifications (O.C.G.A. §
45-2-1):
In order to hold any civil office a person
must:
1) Be a citizen of this state and at least
21 years of age;
2) Not be the holder of any public money due this state or any county who
has refused to account for and pay
over the same to the proper officer;
3) Have not been convicted of a felony
offense involving moral turpitude
under the laws of this or any other
state unless restored to his rights of
citizenship by a pardon from the State
Board of Pardons and Paroles;
4) Not hold any office of profit or trust
under the government of the United
States other than that of postmaster
& officers & enlisted men of Armed
Forces Reserve (see code section);
5) Not be of unsound mind or unfit to
discharge the duties of the office from
advanced age or bodily infirmity;
6) Be an inhabitant of the state, county,
district, or circuit for the period
required by the Constitution and laws
of this state.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter
21-2-540 of the Georgia Election Code
Annotated, pertaining to Special Elections.
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Happy Holidays!
Tour of Homes: Another
Beautiful Day in
Avondale Estates
With the cooler weather and abundant
sunshine, everyone seemed happy to be in
Avondale Estates on Sunday, December
14. The 22nd Annual Christmas Tour of
Homes and Holiday Market was a tremendous success. A very special thanks to
the Fishers, the Grangers, the Knoers, the
Groves, Leanna Adams and George Leach,
and Suzy Jennings for sharing their homes
with the City. Tour organizers also thank
the Gold and Silver sponsors for their
‘Trolley Guys’ Alan Harvey and
Mike Barlow
generous support. The tour added a fourth
trolley this year thanks to the four Trolley
Sponsors, and the “Trolley Guys” received
rave reviews.
Simon Needle, and the Sistahs for their
performances, as well as the groups from
Decatur—Peavine Creek, Bitsyland and
the Bow Weevils.
The day featured more musicians than
ever, with music in every home and at the
Holiday Market. Students from DeKalb
School of the Arts (DSA) wowed once
again with their performances at various homes. The students from the DSA
chorus had voices of angels that moved
some to tears during the Holiday Market
performance. Young musicians from the
area included a cello quartet, a violin
quartet and a guitarist. Thanks to Charles
Absher, John Quinn, Dale Blasingame,
Paul Brown, Alan Dynen, Amanda Burns,
The festive Holiday Market was filled with
everything from art to popcorn. Seven
noted authors signed autographs, talked
to market patrons and had their pictures
taken by adoring readers. Kerry Quinn’s
yummy soups were the hit of the Holiday
Market Café.
Suzy Jennings’ ‘Back Porch’
Finally, a big thank you to all event
volunteers for organizing the wonderful
event, and a note of appreciation to Mr.
Don Connelly for his beautiful paintings
of each home on the tour.
Brian and Angela Fisher’s home
on Dartmouth Avenue.
Megan and TJ Grove’s Christmas table
Christmas Spirit Awards Continued From Page 1
Sparkle & Pizzazz
1122 Berkeley Road
Avondale Elegance
17 Fairfield Drive
Avondale Elegance
67 Wiltshire Drive
Children’s Appeal
21 Berkeley Road
Children’s Appeal
45 Wiltshire Drive
Business Award
Finders Keepers Fashions, 84 North
Avondale Road. Owner: Bonnie Kallenberg.
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January 2015
calendar of events
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
Happy New Year!
City Hall Closed
4
5
5:30 p.m. BOMC
Special Called
Meeting on
Annexation
6
7
7 p.m. Historic
Preservation
Commission and
Architectural Review
Board Regular
Meeting
11
18
25
6:30 p.m. Museum
School Open House,
923 Forrest Blvd.
(see page 13)
12
13
6 p.m. Planning and
Zoning Board Public
Hearing and Regular
Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Downtown
Development
Authority Regular
Meeting
19
20
City Hall closed
in observance of
Martin Luther King
Jr. Day
7 p.m. Lake
Avondale Advisory
Board Regular
Meeting
5:30 p.m. Board
of Mayor and
Commissioners
Regular Work
Session
11 a.m. Avondale
Estates Woman’s
Club Meeting, 30
Covington Road
(see page 15)
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27
28
29
7:30 p.m. Board
of Mayor and
Commissioners
Regular Meeting
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10:30 a.m. Avon
Garden Club
Meeting, 59
Lakeshore Drive
(see page 14)
14
15
Noon HPC/ARB
and Board of
Appeals deadline
for February mtgs.
9
“Selma” released in
theaters. The movie
about Martin Luther
King Jr. was filmed
partially in Avondale
Estates.
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9 a.m. Museum
School Open House,
923 Forrest Blvd.
(see page 13)
1:30 a.m. Avondale
Estates Garden Club
Lunch and Learn,
59 Lakeshore Drive
(see page 14)
21
22
11:30 a.m. Avondale
Estates Men’s
Club Meeting, 30
Covington Road
(see page 15)
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23
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7 p.m. Avondale
Community Club
Casino Night, 59
Lakeshore Drive
(see page 15)
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10 a.m. Museum
School Open House,
923 Forrest Blvd.
(see page 13)
30
31
Museum School
enrollment begins
(see page 13)
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February 2015
calendar of events
SUN
1
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
2
3
4
5
6
7
10:30 a.m. Avon
Garden Club Meeting,
59 Lakeshore Drive
(see page 14)
Noon HPC/ARB and
Board of Appeals
deadline for
March mtgs.
12
13
14
Museum School
enrollment ends
(see page 13)
Happy Valentine’s Day!
20
21
7 p.m.HPC/ARB
Regular Meeting
Deadline to donate
canned goods to DEAM
via APUMC, 3620
Covington Hwy.
(see page 15)
7 p.m. Free Parenting
Class at APUMC, 3620
Covington Hwy.
(see page 15)
8
9
8 p.m. Poetry Reading
at The Bishop, 124
North Avondale Road
6 p.m. Planning and
Zoning Board Regular
Meeting
7 p.m. Free Parenting
Class at APUMC, 3620
Covington Hwy.
(see page 15)
15
16
7 p.m. Free Parenting
Class at APUMC, 3620
Covington Hwy.
(see page 15)
22
23
7 p.m. Free Parenting
Class at APUMC, 3620
Covington Hwy.
(see page 15)
7:30 p.m. Board
of Mayor and
Commissioners
Regular Meeting
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6:30 p.m. Downtown
Development Authority
Regular Meeting
17
6:30 p.m. Board of
Appeals Regular
Meeting
7 p.m. Lake Avondale
Advisory Board
Regular Meeting
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18
Noon and 7 p.m. Ash
Wednesday at APUMC,
3620 Covington Hwy.
(see page 15)
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11:30 a.m. Avondale
Estates Garden Club
Lunch and Learn, 59
Lakeshore Drive
(see page 14)
5:30 p.m. BOMC Regular
Work Session
Arbor Day in Avondale
Estates
(see page12)
Museum School
enrollment lottery
(see page 13)
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26
11:30 a.m. Avondale
Estates Men’s Club
Meeting, 30 Covington
Road (see page 15)
11 a.m. Avondale
Estates Woman’s Club
Meeting, 30
Covington Road
(see page 15)
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Avondale Community
Club’s Taste of
Avondale, 59
Lakeshore Drive
(see page 15)
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H City News
City of Avondale
Estates Annexes
Stratford Green
Townhomes
The City of Avondale Estates Board
of Mayor and Commissioners voted
unanimously December 15 to annex the
Stratford Green Townhomes into the City
limits, effective January 1, 2015. Stratford
Green is located just east of City Hall on
Covington Road and is comprised of 154
townhomes built in the mid-1980s. This
annexation will bring the City’s population
up to approximately 3,360, an increase of
roughly 400 new residents.
The laws pertaining to annexation
petitions require support from 60% of
landowners and 60% of registered voters.
As a show of community support, 75.2%
of landowners and 74.2% of registered
voters from Stratford Green signed a
petition requesting annexation. Read their
petition and other relevant information on
the City’s annexation webpage at http://
www.avondaleestates.org/annexation.html.
Stratford Green petitioners wrote they are
committed to being a welcoming, safe and
active community that is also a desirable
place to live.
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Happy New Year from the Avondale Estates Neighborhood Watch
The Avondale Estates Neighborhood Watch (AENW) would like
to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Thank you to AENW volunteer captains and all citizens for being great reporters over the
past year. Also, thank you to citizens who have provided AENW
with their contact information. I encourage all residents to provide
contact information to me or your street captain—we’ll contact
you only if an emergency arises at your home while you’re away.
If you don’t know your street captain, please contact me and I’ll
connect you to him/her. If you don’t have a captain, I’ll retain
your information.
Other Security Reminders:
• Do not leave packages in plain view in your vehicle or home
• Break down all boxes and place them in a dark trash bag
(don’t advertise to criminals what you have)
• Leave lights on timers
• Lock all doors and windows in your home and turn on your
security system, if applicable
• Lock shed doors, gates and garage doors
• Request that packages be delivered to work, or pick them up
at a secure place
• Always notify family/friends of your travel route, itinerary
and schedule changes
• Always call 911 for any emergency or to report suspicious
persons or activity
• If you are going out of town, complete a Security Check
Form (available at City Hall and on the City website): http://
goo.gl/V6fA5V
Add getting involved in our community to your New Year’s
Resolution List! We appreciate all your support. Please contact
me at [email protected] or 404-298-5381 should you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
Sherri Dickens
Neighborhood Watch Liaison
Arbor Day in Avondale Estates: Friday, February 20
The City of Avondale Estates is celebrating its 31st year as a Tree
City on Friday, February 20. The City realizes the importance of
its trees and continues to protect the health and vitality of its tree
canopy. Avondale Estates is one of the few tree cities in DeKalb
County and the second tree city in the state of Georgia. To read
more about Arbor Day, visit www.arborday.org.
The Avondale Estates Garden Club (AEGC) will also be participating in the City’s Arbor Day celebration. The AEGC donates
funds each year toward the purchase of memorial trees for each
member or spouse who passed away during the year. At this
year’s ceremony, the AEGC will be remembering longtime member Claudia Lowery, who passed away in October 2014. Event
details will be announced closer to the date.
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January - February
2015
City News H
Enrollment for The Museum School
Student enrollment for The Museum School’s 2015-2016 academic year begins at the end of this
month! In the 2015-2016 year, the
school will expand to serve grades
K-8, fulfilling its charter goal of offering an excellent public education
from the beginning of elementary
school through the end of middle
school.
Enrollment begins Friday, January
30, and ends Friday, February 13.
The Museum School encourages
all interested families to apply.
Applications and a list of required
supporting documents are available at the Admission section of the
school’s website (www.themuseumschool.org) and from the school
at 923 Forrest Blvd., Decatur, GA
30030.
Applications are accepted from students throughout DeKalb County,
and admission spots are determined
by a lottery. Priority is given to children who live within Focus Area 1,
which follows the attendance lines
for Avondale Elementary, Knoll-
wood Elementary and Midway
Elementary
as those lines were drawn for
the 2011-2012 academic year. If
any grade level does not receive
enough applications from within
Focus Area 1 to fill available slots,
that grade’s student lottery will be
opened to all students living within
the DeKalb County School System
who apply by February 13.
This year’s lottery will be held on
February 18. Student applications
and supporting documents must be
received by the school by February 13, 2015, to be included in the
lottery.
The Museum School will host three
open house events for the parents
of prospective students: Thursday,
January 8, at 6:30 p.m.; Friday,
January 16, at 9 a.m.; and Saturday,
January 24, at 10 a.m.
For more information, call the school
at 404-298-0320 or visit their website at www.themuseumschool.org.
Making Disciples of
Jesus Christ
Join Us for Worship Services:
Every Sunday @ 11 A.M | 4th Sundays @ 6 P.M.
A
vondale
Pattillo
United Methodist Church
Reverend John P. Donaldson, Pastor
3260 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032
404-294-4063 • avondalepattilloumc.org (new web address)
Connecting Local Businesses to Your Neighborhood.
A/C & Heating Services
Orthodontists
Pest Services
J.R. Bolton Services - 770-449-3692
R & D Mechanical Services - 770-917-1795
Smiles Forever
Dacula - 678-318-3180
Flowery Branch - 678-960-2600
Community Pest Solutions - 678-383-1649
Golf Clubs - Private
Plumbing
Dupree Plumbing - 770-872-0476
Greenlee Plumbing - 678-954-1781
Atlanta Audio & Automation - 404-602-0559
Wilson Orthodontics
Cleveland - 706-865-0081
Flowery Branch - 770-967-8462
Gainesville - 770-536-0882
Hospital/Health Systems
Outdoor Kitchen/Fireplaces/Gas Logs
Tree Services
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
www.nghs.com
The Mad Hatter - 770-740-8133
AKA Tree Removal - 404-496-5405
Landscape Borders
Painting
Under Deck Systems
JP Painting & Remodeling - 770-421-9732
Painting Plus - 404-382-9988
Undercover Systems - 678-608-4384
Canongate Golf - 404-443-8557
Home Theater/Automation
Georgia Borders - 678-369-8894
January - February
2015 Swimming Pools
Unique Outdoor Concepts - 678-608-3000
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H Community News
The Avondale Estates Garden Club Receives Prestigious Award
The Avondale Estates Garden Club
(AEGC) received the Jerry Tubb
Garden Club of the Year Award from the
Redbud District of Georgia, tying with
the Conyers Garden Club. The award
was announced at the October Redbud
District meeting held in Jackson, Ga.
The Redbud District of the Garden Club
of Georgia (GCG) consists of 1,310
members in 18 counties and 20 towns
and cities in eastern Georgia.
All garden clubs within the Redbud
District are eligible to receive this
annual merit-based award. The criteria
used to select the winner includes
community involvement, participation
in district projects, support of GCG
programs and the presentation of
Be Our Guest!
The Avondale Estates Garden Club
(AEGC) invites Residents to Monthly
Lunch and Learn Programs Featuring
Talks by Gardening Experts
program. If you are planning on attending,
RSVP one week ahead of the meeting by
calling Virginia Kinchen at 404- 294-4553
or Ruth Osborne at 404-299-1376. Read
more information about the club online at
http://www.avondaleestates.org/gardenclubs.html.
Mark your calendars for the third Friday
of the month in January, February, April,
May, September and October to attend
AEGC Lunch and Learn programs. The
AEGC meets at the Avondale Community
Club by the lake. Their business meeting
starts at 10:30 a.m., programs begin at
11:30 a.m., and lunch is served after the
Friday, January 16:
Water Features in the Landscape
John Kenna, owner of Water, Color and
Stone, a firm offering design, consultation
and construction services, will speak on
his passion for creating outdoor sanctuaries
that enrich lives. Mr. Kenna will explore
design consideration, construction prac-
quality programs at monthly meetings.
“It is wonderful to have the outstanding
achievements of our members
recognized,” said AEGC co-president
Jan Rochman. Co-president Ruth
Osborne agreed: “This award reflects
the excellence of the many projects the
members of our club are involved in.”
The AEGC also tied with the Smoke
Rise Morning Glories Garden Club to
receive the Rita Compher Calendar
Award, presented to the club that sells
the most GCG calendars in a given year.
Proceeds from the calendar sales support
GCG’s college scholarship program.
tices and maintenance techniques and help
guests better understand how to work with
nature and technology to create functional
spaces that delight the senses.
Friday, February 20:
Horticultural Therapy and Lifelong
Gardening
Kirk Hines directs the horticultural therapy
program at A.G. Rhodes. He founded the
horticultural therapy program at Wesley
Woods. Kirk will discuss the history, theory and application of horticultural theory
as a source of health and wellness, and will
show examples of garden design.
Avon Garden Club
Gardens and Farms,” which serve as locations to teach sustainable
techniques.
All meetings below are at the Avondale Community Club at 59
Lakeshore Drive, beginning at 10:30 a.m. If you are interested in
visiting a meeting, please contact Jean Brice, Membership Chair, at
404-299-1947.
Thursday, February 5: Phoebe Stephens, Avon Garden Club member and Avondale Estates resident, will share successful approaches
to attract butterflies to local gardens.
Thursday, January 8: Kate Chura, executive director of the Southeastern Horticultural Society, will discuss the concept of “Learning
Thursday, May 7: Sarah Brodd, Master Gardener Coordinator,
DeKalb County Cooperative Extension Service, will demonstrate
successful methods for planting and tending a container herb garden.
First Baptist Church of
Avondale Estates
First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates and the Parents’
Morning Out Program are excited to announce the addition
Page 14 of a 4-year-old preschool class which will be kindergarten
preparatory for the 2015-2016 school year. The class will
be led by a certified Pre-K teacher, along with an assistant,
and will meet four days per week from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Contact Jennifer Braun at 404-294-5284 for more details or
to reserve a place for your child. Classes fill quickly.
Avondale Estates H News from City Hall
January - February
2015
Community News H
Avondale Estates Woman’s Club
The Avondale Estates Woman’s Club, organized in 1957, is a
community-oriented organization open to women in the area. The
group meets at the American Legion Post 66, 30 Covington Road.
Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month from September through May, except for November and December, when
they’re held and the third Thursday of the month. Monthly programs feature discussions on a variety of topics including flower
arrangements, health issues, crime awareness, women’s/children’s
shelters, animal shelters, slideshows of exotic vacations, etc. The
club also organizes various community projects. If you have any
questions, please contact Mary Spencer at 404-284-0720.
Woman’s Club Officers from left to right: vice president Mary Spencer, president Carolyn Meeks, secretary Carol McCullough and treasurer Betty Jones.
Avondale Estates Men’s Club
All men are invited to attend the Avondale Estates Men’s Club
meetings. The club meets at the American Legion Post 66, 30
Covington Road, at noon on the last Wednesday of each month
except for November and December. Each meeting features an interesting guest speaker. The meeting is informal, with no membership dues or officers. Lunch is provided by the American Legion
at a cost of $10 per person (cash only) and includes a meal, drink
and dessert. For additional information, please contact Bob Boyd
at rmboyd@ bellsouth.net or 404-501-9118.
January 28: Dr. Brett Schug and his entourage will entertain the
club with a live parrot show.
February 25: Presentation by Jeffrey Fletcher, a specialist in
forensic biology.
March 25: Ron Osborne, president emeritus of the Boy’s and
Girl’s Clubs of Atlanta, will talk about his organization.
April 29: Gary Broden, Chief of Police for Avondale Estates, will
talk and answer questions.
May 27: Tom Watson will give an interesting presentation on his
most recent trip to South Africa.
News from Avondale Pattillo
United Methodist Church
Operation Christmas Child:
Thanks to the support of the church
and community, Avondale Pattillo
United Methodist Church (APUMC)
collected 167 shoebox Christmas
presents. Many volunteers helped
sort and pack for shipment at the
Samaritans Purse warehouse.
Free Parenting Class: At 7 p.m. on
Monday nights in February, parents
will join to watch and discuss Dr.
James Dobson’s parenting video,
“The Essentials of Discipline.”
Classes will be in the church library.
Ash Wednesday: The Easter celebration begins 46 days earlier with
Ash Wednesday. Join APUMC at
noon or 7 p.m. February 18 to begin
the journey with a time of reflection
and the imposition of ashes.
Souper Bowl of Caring: Since
1990, churches and community
January - February
2015 groups have channeled the energy
of NFL Super Bowl Sunday to collect food items for local charities.
APUMC will be participating once
again by collecting canned goods to
donate to Decatur-area Emergency
Assistance Ministry. Bring your
contributions to the church Narthex
by Sunday, February 1.
Girl Scouts: Girl Scout Troop
# 3647 is now meeting at APUMC!
For details and meeting times, call
Troup Leader Bonny Wilder at 770469-9032.
APUMC is located at 3620 Covington Highway in Avondale Estates.
All events are open to the public.
For more information call Mary at
the church office at 404-294-4063,
visit www.avondalepattilloumc.org
or email the pastor at [email protected].
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15
H Community News
Sanitation Guidelines 2015
RECYCLING
Latham Home Recycling Services picks up City recycling on Wednesdays. Recycling bins must be left at the curb by 7
a.m. Please call City Hall at 404-294-5400 if you experience any issues with this service. If you’re a new resident or need a
replacement container, small bins are available at City Hall. Please call Latham at 770-554-0455 to purchase a 95-gallon
recycling container; purchase includes delivery. You may also purchase the same container at Intown Ace Hardware, 1401
Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA 30030 (404-378-6006).
ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING:
It is not necessary to sort items. Please do not place items in plastic bags.
All aluminum items
All paper products
All plastic containers (#1 - #7)
Plastic bags (plastic grocery bags are accepted)
All cardboard items
All glass bottles and jars
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING:
Any Styrofoam product
Any item contaminated by food waste
NOTE: Please use caution when recycling junk mail solicitations for pre-approved credit card applications, mortgages, or anything that has
your personal identifiable information on it. It is recommended that you shred those types of items before discarding to avoid identity theft.
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NOTE: Sanitation pickup at commercial locations will be five (5) days per week
Garbage collection for the following streets will be Mondays and Thursdays:
Berkeley Road (Avonwood)
Clarendon Avenue (41,43-1152)
Devon Lane
Franklin Street
Majestic Circle (3079-3308)
Reese Way
Washington Street
Bromley Road
Chatsworth Drive
Clarendon Place
Coventry Close
Dunwick Drive
Exeter Road
Hampshire Court
Kensington Road (3125-3285)
Maple Street
Nottingham Drive
South Avondale Road
Stratford Road (803-917)
Wiltshire Drive (3-69;3122, 3132-3316)
Charlbury Place
Covington Hwy.
Fairfield Drive
Kingstone Rd (1-8)
Oak Street
Sutton Place
Wynn Drive
Chelsea Court
Dartmouth Avenue
Fairfield Plaza
Locust Street
Olive Street
Sussex Road
Garbage collection for the following streets will be Tuesdays and Fridays:
Ashton Place
Banbury Cross
Berkeley Road
Clarendon Ave. (2-40,42)
Covington Road
Hess Drive
Kensington Rd. (2-3119)
Kingstone Rd. (9-17)
Lakeshore Drive
Lakeshore Plaza
Lakeview Place
Majestic Circle (2962-3048)
Melford Place
Oakham Place
Old Rockbridge Rd.
North Clarendon Rd.
South Avondale Plaza
Stratford Green Townhomes
Stratford Rd. (724-746)
Viscount Court
Windsor Terrace
Wilshire Drive (73-3117; 3123)
Windsor Walk
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Holiday Scheduling
Date of Holiday Observance
Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 19
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25
Independence Day, Friday, July 3
Labor Day, Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving holidays, Thursday, November 26
and Friday, November 27
Christmas holidays: Wednesday, December 23 City Hall
closing at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 24
and Friday, December 25
New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2016
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Date of rescheduled pickup
Tuesday, January 20
Tuesday, May 26
Monday, July 6
Tuesday, September 8
Monday, November 30, regular pickup schedule
Monday, December 28
Monday, January 4, 2016
Garbage and refuse containers should not exceed 32 gallons. All containers should be placed in one location with only
the materials to be picked up in its proximity.
Logs or tree limbs must be no longer than three (3) feet and not more than four (4) inches in diameter, and stacked neatly
at the curb. This material will be collected as rapidly as possible. Trees, bushes, or other vegetation from commercial
tree trimmers, landscapers or building contractors will not be picked up by the City.
Debris will not be picked up from vacant lots unless a sanitation tax is paid to the city.
The following items will not be picked up by the City: building materials; stumps; dirt; rocks; concrete products;
automobile bodies and parts; tires; paint; oil and other liquids; and feces. Return used tires to the dealer.
Paint cans will only be picked up in one (1) gallon containers. The cans must be filled with cat litter so there is no
remaining liquid.
Small dead animals (in plastic bags), appliances (take doors off refrigerator), furniture, etc. must be placed at the curb
and will be handled as special pickups by calling 404-294-5400.
Leaves must be kept separated from other yard debris for pickup at curbside by leaf vacuum equipment.
The City participates in the county-wide recycling of Christmas trees. All tinsel must be removed.
You may transport normal home-generated refuse directly to DeKalb County Disposal Facilities.
For locations, operating hours and acceptable items at these facilities, call 404-294-2900.
For hazardous waste disposal information, call the Environmental Health Office at 404-656-4713.
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January - February
2015
Happenings Across the Hedge H
Protect Your Pipes this Winter
Winter has arrived and it can be very harsh on your plumbing system. Unprotected pipes can freeze, burst and cause costly water
damage if they are below freezing temperatures. Below are some
tips to prevent damage.
Don’t Freeze! Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your
home’s plumbing. Without precautionary measures, when the
temperature drops, your pipes could freeze. The following tips
are important in preventing any problems, and protecting your
plumbing system during the cold season:
• When the temperature is low, let your faucets drip a little bit.
Moving water will not freeze as easily as still water
• Close the shut-off valve on the pipes which lead to your outdoor
spigots
• Keep the temperature inside your home around 60 degrees
Fahrenheit to prevent pipes from freezing
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow the warm air to circulate to the pipes
• Keep the garage door closed to prevent cold air from coming in
• Insulate all exposed pipes
Avondale Estates Avon Garden Club
Welcome to the
Garden Club
Garden of the Month Neighborhood
Yard of the Month
NEW RESIDENTS
Chuck and Shana Richardson,
88 Clarendon Avenue
Katrina and Stewart Voegtlin,
27 Wiltshire Drive
November
November
Debora and Mark Timberlake 20 Lakeshore Drive
Patty and Tom Kitze 1094 Hess Drive
NEW BUSINESSES
Garage Door Studio
119 Center Street, Suite A
Boutique offering art classes/camps
The Market in Avondale
10 North Clarendon Avenue
Restaurant and artisanal grocery
Lunasa Wellness and Massage
122 North Avondale Road, Suite 220
Massage Therapy
December
Christmas Tree on Lake Avondale
December
Bob and Faye Boyd 23 Dartmouth Avenue
January - February
2015 Rex Burruss Design
122 North Avondale Road, Suite 260
Graphic design
HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
HRJ Consulting, LLC
Custom Home Solutions
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H Meeting Minutes
Board Of Mayor And Commissioners Regular Meeting
December 15, 2014 • 7:30PM
ACTION MINUTES
To view entire minutes or listen to audio go to http://www.avondaleestates.org/agendas.html
Members Present:
Terry Giager, Mayor Pro
Tem Randy Beebe, Commissioner
Lindsey Forlines, Commissioner
(left at 7:31 p.m.)
John Quinn, Commissioner
(arrived 7:31 p.m.)
Item No. 1
Meeting called to order at 7:30
p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Giager.
Item No. 2
Invocation (Commissioner Beebe)
Item No. 3
Pledge to the Flag
Item No. 4
Adoption of Agenda
A motion to adopt the agenda as
presented was made by Commissioner Beebe; seconded by Commissioner Quinn; passed with all
ayes (3-0).
Item No. 5
Commissioner Updates – Subjects
of General Interest and Concern
Item No. 6
Monthly Report by the City
Manager Concerning the Status of
Matters in
Progress and Upcoming Issues and
Events
Item No. 7
Citizens’ Comments
“It’s another beautiful day in
Avondale Estates” – Thomas P.
Samford
Item No. 8
Old Business:
a) Third and Final Reading of the
2015 Budget Ordinance.
City Manager Brown read the
third and final reading of the 2015
Budget Ordinance.
Page 18 A motion to approve the 2015
Budget Ordinance was made by
Commissioner Quinn, seconded by
Commissioner Beebe; passed with
all ayes (3-0).
b) Third and Final Reading of an
Ordinance to Zone Certain Property Known as Stratford Green
Townhomes Planned Development.
City Manager Brown read the third
and final reading of an Ordinance
to Zone Certain Property Known
as Stratford Green Townhomes as
Planned Development.
A motion to approve the Ordinance
to Zone Certain Property Known
as Stratford Green Townhomes as
Planned Development was made
by Commissioner Beebe, seconded
by Commissioner Quinn; passed
with all ayes (3-0).
c) Third and Final Reading of
an Ordinance to Annex Certain
Property Known as Stratford
Green Townhomes into the City of
Avondale Estates.
City Manager Brown read the third
and final reading of an Ordinance
to Annex Certain Property Known
as Stratford Green Townhomes
into the City of Avondale Estates.
A motion to approve the Ordinance
to Annex Certain Property Known
as Stratford Green Townhomes
into the City of Avondale Estates
was made by Commissioner
Quinn, seconded by Commissioner
Beebe; passed with all ayes (3-0).
The board welcomed the residents
of the Stratford Green Townhomes
into the City of Avondale Estates.
Item No. 9
New Business:
a) Resolution Appointing City
Solicitor for 2015.
City Manager Brown stated that
each year the Board of Mayor and
Commissioners must do a Resolution appointing the City Solicitor for the year and the City will
continue with the services of Josie
Stevens, Esq.
A motion to approve the Resolution Appointing Josie Stevens, Esq.
as the City Solicitor for 2015 for
the City of Avondale Estates was
made by Commissioner Quinn,
seconded by Commissioner Beebe;
passed with all ayes (3-0).
b) Resolution Approving the
Purchase of Public Works Pick-up
Truck Using HOST Funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Giager stated that
the truck needs to be replaced due
to its age and working condition.
A motion to approve the Resolution Approving the Purchase of
a Public Works Pick-up Truck
Using HOST funds was made by
Commissioner Quinn, seconded by
Commissioner Beebe; passed with
all ayes (3-0).
c) Ordinance Revising the Georgia
Municipal Employees Benefit
System (GMEBS) Life and Health
Program.
City Manager Brown stated that
On June 22, 2014, the Board
of Trustees of Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System
(GMEBS) approved revised participation documents for the GMEBS
Health Plan. The revisions to the
Participation Agreement and Trust
Agreement support compliance
with the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (“ACA”),
and accordingly, all participating
employers must adopt the revised
declaration document and Participation Agreement for compliance.
(GMEBS) Life and Health Program was made by Commissioner
Quinn, seconded by Commissioner
Beebe; passed with all ayes (3-0).
d) Bring One for the Chipper
Proclamation, Saturday, January
3, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Giager read into
the minutes the Proclamation
for Bring One for the Chipper
Christmas Tree Recycling Program
which will be held down by Lake
Avondale on Saturday, January 3,
2015 from 9::00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Item No. 10
Announcements (Commissioner
Beebe)
a) City Hall will close at 1:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, December 24th and
closed all day Thursday, December
25th and Friday, December 26th
in Observance of Christmas. City
Hall will re-open on Monday,
December 29th at 8:00 a.m.
b) City Hall will be closed Thursday, January 1st in Observance of
New Year’s Day. City Hall will
re-open on Friday, January 2nd at
8:00 a.m.
c) City Hall will be closed on
Monday, January 19th in Observance of Martin Luther King Day.
City Hall will re-open on Tuesday,
January 20th at 8:00 a.m.
Item No. 11
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn at 7:57 p.m.
was made by Commissioner
Quinn, seconded by Commissioner
Beebe; passed with all ayes (3-0).
A motion to approve the Ordinance
Revising the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System
Avondale Estates H News from City Hall
January - February
2015
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valid with other offers. Offer Expires 01/31/15
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100 OFF
$
ANY JOB OF
$500 OR MORE