FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – At the start of Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners work session, Assistant County Manager Brandon Kenney presented the results of a customer service survey that focused on three departments that frequently interact with the public – Business License, Community Development and Business and Economic Development.

“Most of the respondents were very happy with the service they received,” Kenney said. “Overall, the satisfaction levels are excellent. Kenney added that department leaders are looking at the survey to determine where improvements can be made.

County Manager Kevin Tanner congratulated Building Inspector Donnie Whitmire on his retirement which will be effective on Monday. Tanner said Whitmire conducted 29,000 inspections during his tenure with the county.

Tanner also awarded the quarterly Customer Service Award to the Business License Department.

Commissioners approved the purchase of a new Fire Station Alerting Solution to replace a 30-year-old system from Purvis Systems Inc. Fire Chief Barry Head said the system will improve response time by an average of 46 seconds, which is critical.

The Board unanimously approved the following:

• The award of RFP 21-146-2410 for a Fire Station Alerting Solution for the Fire Department to Purvis Systems, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $1,033,609.69 with permission to continue the annual software licensing and maintenance renewals (based upon business need) for the life of the software;

• Authorization for the Chairman to sign the annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification;
• Acceptance of the Georgia Public Defender Council funding by ARPA in the amount of $83,334.00 with no County match;
• A list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly
• A Hardware Warranty Agreement by and between Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. and Forsyth County in the not to exceed amount of $105,743 for voting machines for the Department of Voter Registrations and Elections;
• The award of RFP 21-195-3401 for Acceptance of Recycled Material for the Department of Recycling and Solid Waste to Advanced Disposal Recycling Services Atlanta, LLC;
• A Construction Services Agreement with Delta Municipal Supply Company in the amount of $18,986,926.00 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meters and System Installation for the Department of Water and Sewer;
• Approval of a Master Services Agreement with Delta Municipal Supply Company in the not to exceed amount of $12,936,562.30 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Ongoing Operations and Maintenance – Network-as-a-Service and Software-as-a-Service Agreements;
• The award of RFP 21-201-3300 for annual Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Services to CSL Services, Inc. in the amount of $163,528;
• A Change Order with K-Team Engineering and Construction for installation and connection of water and sewer utilities for the Matt Schoolhouse Phase 1 Renovation in the amount of $46,300;
• A Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Bennett Capital Partners LLC and Forsyth County to extend the term of the lease for 327 Dahlonega Street, Suite 601b, Cumming, (Tanyard Oaks Office Park) from May 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022;
• A Change Order with Gaskins Surveying Company in the amount of $6,000 for Survey Services to cover the additional adjacent northern property of the Freedom Parkway Tract;
• The award of RFQ 21-182-1510 to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for Engineering and Design Services for the Forsyth County Whole Health Center to Jericho Design Group in the amount of $1,667,250;
• A Task Order with Hayes, James & Associates Inc. to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Warehouse Project in the amount of $249,550.00; Department of Capital Projects 2022 Budget;
• A Task Order 23-Amendment 1 with CH2M Hill, Inc. regarding Lake Lanier Water Quality Sampling;
• A Temporary Construction Easement and a Permanent Easement with Orchards of Central Park, LLP for the Central Park Recreation Center gravity sewer connection to the adjacent residential development’s sewer infrastructure;
• A County-Initiated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to conduct around the clock business on property currently zoned Restricted Industrial District (M1) with a variance to reduce the number of parking spaces – Parcel 140-072;
• A County-Initiated Amendment of Zoning Conditions on ZA1421 (Technology Park/Atlanta, Inc.) to reduce the 50 ft. planted exterior buffer on the northern property boundary only – Parcel 140-072;
• A County-Initiated rezoning from A1, CBD, and HB to M1 with conditional use permits (CUPs) and variances for parcels 235-045, 235-056, 235-036, and 235-218;
• A resolution to the local delegation to the General Assembly voicing opposition to HB1093 and SB494; bills aimed at preempting local governments from regulating Build to Rent Communities;
• Approval of a resolution declaring surplus and authorizing disposal of an air monitoring station that has been operating at or near Eagle’s Beak Park in accord with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Environmental Protection Division;
• The appointment of Maria Villalon to the Administrative Committee. Said appointment is for the Employee At-Large Member position that was vacated due to retirement and is for a four-year term or until employment with the County terminates;
• A resolution requesting that the Forsyth local delegation to the General Assembly sponsor local legislation increasing the County’s Hotel/Motel Excise Tax from 5% to 8%;
• A Purchase Agreement for Permanent Construction and Maintenance Easement in the amount of $22,706.75 needed for Parcel 151 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project;
• A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-010 (Parcel #96 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Alpharetta, Inc. with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $51,100;
• A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-172 (Parcel #97 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Oaktree Land Investments, LLC with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $272,600.
• A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-174 (Parcel #104 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: BME McGinnis Ferry, LLC with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $420,500.
• A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-022 (Parcel #115 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening. Owners: Husson Properties, LLC with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $25,600;
• A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-045 (Parcel #118 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Jered Byars Brown with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $332,200;
• A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-103 (Parcel #133 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Gregory A. Maze and Diane K. Maze with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $58,000;
• A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 113-427 (Parcel #150 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Kevin Kotellos and Theresa Dawn Schmitz-Kotellos with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $15,000;
• A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 114-065 (Parcel #155 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Mark Loftus and Renee Loftus with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $20,900;
• Ratification of Right-of-Way Settlement Authorization executed by the Forsyth County Attorney, Forsyth County Capital Projects Director, and the Forsyth County Manager for Parcel 156 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Brian A. Brooks and Dianna V. Brooks;
• Board ratification of Right-of-Way Settlement Authorization executed by the Forsyth County Attorney, Forsyth County Capital Projects Director, and the Forsyth County Manager for Parcel 118 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owner: Jered Byars Brown.

Following and executive session the Board approved a fourth addendum to the Right-of-Entry Agreement for Ronald Reagan Extension (PI #PEN 12) Parcel 7 and a Settlement Agreement & Release between Hanover Community Association, Inc. and Forsyth County  in the amount of $66,000 to settle the dispute and claims by Hanover against the County pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement & Release; Union Hill Road Expansion Project.