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Board of Commissioners approves design work for Antioch Water Treatment expansion

News May 11, 2022 , by

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Black and Veatch Corporation Tuesday in the amount of $342,233 for the Phase 3 expansion design of the Antioch Water Treatment Facility.

The expansion will increase capacity to 40 million gallons daily and adds three new membranes, new basin, high service pump, and warehouse. The original budget for the project was $1,990,410.The latest amendment brings the total to $2,345,143.

The design is expected to be completed in October with construction bids expected to be received in December. Total cost of the project is estimated at approximately $28.6 million and is io be completed in the spring of 2025.

After some changes in the language, the County will re advertise a resolution that allows county commissioners to hold office in a county other than Forsyth or any municipality whose boundary doea not abut Forsyth County. Once the resolution is drafted, it must be approved by the Board of Commissioners then sent to the state legislature.

The Board also approved an inmate work detail program with the Georgia Department of Corrections in the amount of $49,318. The program calls for inmates to work four days a week and includes the cost for one correction officer. The inmates will work on litter pickup, weed eating, debris removal, and assisting Keep Forsyth County Beautiful. The program has been suspended due to the pandemis.

 

 

 

County will consider inmate work detail agreement with Department of Corrections

News May 9, 2022 , by

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will consider approval of an Inmate Work Detail Agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections when they meet in a work session Tuesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

The department will provide up to 10 inmate workers and one correctional officer four days per week subject to holidays and other off days and a vehicle for transporting the inmates on work detail.

The County will pay the Department $49,318 for its services, and will also provide the Department necessary equipment to complete the work detail;

Other items the Board will consider include:

  • Authorization for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to apply to the FY 2022 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding Grants Program in the amount of $235,000 with no match required;
  • A;pproval to apply for the FY 2022 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding Grants Program in the amount of $90,000.00 with no match for two high school drug counselors. This award has been designated for funding through Representative Bourdeaux’s Community Project Funding request, now part of the Consolidations Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 177-103);
  • Acceptance of the Georgia Recreation and Park Association BOOST grant in the amount of $48,000 with no required match to fund summer programming for participants enrolled in the Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Program during June-July 2022 with approval of a Budget Resolution;
  • A  2022 annual MOU with Learning for Life concerning a year-round training program, support service, and resources to help participating organizations implement career education programs for youth;
  • Providing direction regarding the revocation of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for CP190012, Norshaw Properties, LLC. In accordance with UDC 8-5.5(I), if an application for a Land Disturbance Permit has not been submitted within 18 months of approval, the Board may consider revocation of the CUP;
  • Approval of Amendment #2 to the Master Services Agreement with Healthstat, Inc. to provide a 3% price increase as outlined in the Master Services Agreement;
  • Approval to award Bid 22-35-3320 to Helix Group, Inc. in the amount of $99,171.62 to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the Henderson Drive Waterline Extension;
  • Approval of Amendment 2 under Task Order 13 of the Engineering Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Antioch Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 Expansion Design in a not to exceed amount of $342.233;
  • Approval to award Bid 22-29-1514 to Backbone Infrastructure  in the amount of $728,544.96 toprovide all labor, ma terials and equipment for the construction of Shiloh Road at Shiloh Road East Roundabout-PE139;
  • Approval of Change Order #2 with Vertical Earth, Inc. for the SR 369/GA 400 Interchange project portion. This Change Order incorporates additional construction services, cost savings, and time extension. This Change Order adds a net total of $510,257.69 to the original contract value of $23,385,495.40 and the addition of 20 calendar days to the executed contract;
  • (12) Board consideration and approval of Change Order #3 with Vertical Earth, Inc. for the SR 369 Widening project portion. This Change Order incorporates additional construction services and adds a net total of $258,410.78 to the original contract value of $21,765,283.92. Staff recommends this Change Order for Board authorization;
  • Approval of the Budget Resolution for a quote for Procore Enterprise Project Management System from April 2022 to April 2023. The cost is based on General Services Administration (GSA) rates and is $59,302.14, including implementation, training, and $30 million dollars of construction contract volume.;
  • A request to sign documents required by the Atlanta Regional Commission to procure services to perform The McFarland Livable Centers initiative Feasibility Study, which was approved by the Board on February 17, 2022;
  • Acceptance of two lots in the Pebblebrook subdivision for County ownership;
  • Termination of the Forsyth County COVID19 Pandemic Resolution;
  • A modification to Home Rule regarding BOC qualifications.

Board of Commissioners holds public hearing on four new subdivisions

News April 20, 2022 , by

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will consider requests from developers to rezone property for four new subdivisions when it meets Thursday at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building in Cumming.

Toll Brothers, Inc. ZA 4037 is a request to rezone115.253 acres for  128 residential lots and ZA 049 is a request to build 60 residential lots on 48.616 acres.

Century Communities of Georgia has requested rezoning on 88.45 acres for 105 residential lots and MKW Capital. LLC has applied for rezoning to accommodate building 92 lots on 104.3 acres.

In other public hearings, the Board will consider:

  • Approval of an Alternate Design for KFCRE, LLC and variances to UDC 12-13.13(A) and UDC 21-8.6(A)(5) – Parcel 108-075 – AD220003;
  • A request for an Amendment of Zoning Conditions on ZA2699 (Aaron J. Land) by Chris Cowart Properties, LLC with  variances;
  • Approval of a Sketch Plat for Sri Rama Temple – Parcel 131-026 – SP210014;
  • A County-Initiated request to rezone from Single Family Community Residential District (CR1) to Single Family Residential District (RES2) Conservation Subdivision on 36.6895 acres – Parcel 081-666 – ZA4042;
  • An Alternate Design for Gail Cain – Parcel 229-009 – AD220002;
  • County-Initiated request to rezone from Multi-Family Residential District (R3) and Lake Residential District (LR) to Agricultural District (A1) – Parcel 307-079 – ZA4063.

X. Old Business

  • MKW Capital, LLC – ZA3862 – to rezone from Agricultural District (A1), Single Family Community Residential District (CR1), and Single Family Residential Restricted District (R2R) to Single Family Residential District (RES2) Conservation Subdivision on 104.31 acres for 92 residential lots with a density of .89 units per acre with variances;
  • A request for an Amendment of Zoning Conditions on ZA2251 (Lakeview Developers, LLC) by Randy L. Kauk – Parcel 273-027 – AZ220007;

XI. New Business

  • KFCRE, LLC – CP210045 – to build an 18,600 sq. ft. expansion of a new vehicle sales dealership with 252 parking spaces in addition to an existing building totaling 30,213 sq. ft. with 224 parking spaces on 6.60 acres currently zoned Commercial Business District (CBD) with variances Parcel 108-075;
  • Doggo Fresh Dog Spa LLC – CP220003 – to operate a 1,750 sq. ft. miscellaneous service establishment (pet grooming) in an existing building with 10 parking spaces on 0.94 acres currently zoned Commercial Business District (CBD) – Parcel 065-023;
  • Maltese Family Holdings, LLLP – CP210036 – to operate a 4,028 sq. ft. used vehicle sales dealership with 8 parking spaces on 1.77 acres currently zoned Highway Business District (HB) with variances to: 1.) Reduce the setback for parked, stored, or displayed vehicles. Parcel 042-316 – District 3;
  • Surya Realty LLC – ZA4034 – to rezone from Agricultural District (A1) to Single Family Residential District (RES3) on 18.30 acres for 26 residential lots with a density of 1.42 units per acre with the following variance to: 1.) Reduce the exterior buffer along the southern and western property boundaries from 25 ft. to 0 ft. (UDC Table 11.2(b)) – Parcels 102-005, 102-075, 102-119, 102-076, and, 102-062;
  • Toll Brothers, Inc. – ZA4049 – to rezone from Agricultural District (A1) to Single Family Residential District (RES2) on 48.616 acres for 60 residential lots with a density of 1.24 units per acre with variances. Parcels 014-300, 014-017, and 014-014;
  • Sreekanth Rao Uppala – CP210043 – to operate a short-term rental in an existing 3,545 sq. ft. house for 8 overnight guests with 5 parking spaces on 20.271 acres currently zoned Agricultural District (A1) – Parcel 145-029;
  • Century Communities of Georgia, LLC – ZA4001 – to rezone from Agricultural District (A1) to Single Family Residential District (RES2) Conservation Subdivision on 88.45 acres for 105 residential lots with a density of 1.19 units per acre with variances. Parcel 211-029;
  • Toll Brothers, Inc. – ZA4037 – to rezone from Agricultural District (A1) and Single Family Residential Restricted District (R1R) to Single Family Residential District (RES2) Conservation Subdivision on 115.253 acres for 128 residential lots with a density of 1.11 units per acre with variances. Parcels 145-073 and 145-021;
  • Gail Cain – CP210035 – to operate a 6,500 sq. ft. contractor’s establishment and manufacturing facility in an existing building with 6 parking spaces on 1.388 acres currently zoned Commercial Business District (CBD) with variances;
  • Kimberly Yates – ZA4041 – to rezone from Single Family Residential Restricted District (R2R) to Agricultural District (A1) on 9.99 acres with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a short-term rental for 18 overnight guests in an existing 9,702 sq. ft. building with 20 parking spaces – Parcel 226-010;
  • Approval to award Bid 22-006-1620 to Crown Service Contractors in the amount of $94,552 to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the renovation of approximately 800 sq. ft. of interior space in Suite 150 located in the Administration Building for the Department of Water and Sewer.

XII. Administrative Hearings

The Board will also hold an Administrative Hearing in reference to an appeal of a denial of an alcohol application to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits by the package for Anushka Corporation dba Liquor Locker located at 2350 Atlanta Highway.

County will advertise millage rate of 27.614

News June 9, 2021 , by

CFO Marcus Turk

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During Tuesday’s work session, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Chief Financial Officer Marcus Turk’s request to advertise a tentative millage rate for the FY 2021 budget.

The overall millage rate is tentatively 27.614 mils, 19.718 mils for the Forsyth County School System and 7.896 for the county. The FY 2020 millage rate was 27.654.

The proposed budget anticipates $163, 966,724 in general fund revenue, an increase of approximately 8 percent over last year, and $158,772,324 in expenditures, with $5,194,400 available to add to the contingency.

Turk projected a 3 percent increase in real and personal property taxes for the purpose of the millage rate authorization request.

The Fire Fund revenue is projected at$30,499,644 with expenditures anticipated at$29,486,265.

County Manager Kevin Tanner said, “Because of the conservative nature of Forsyth County the last several years, not only has your millage rate remained but you also have a plan in place to build the new administrative facility and purchase property and pay cash. No bonds. No SPOST funds. Cash. Very few counties in the country are managed as well as Forsyth County has been.”

 

Forsyth County Public Hearings Scheduled Thursday

News June 1, 2021 , by

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting and Public Hearings on Thursday (June 3) at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street, Suite 220.

Prior to the public hearings, the Board will recognize the Forsyth County 911 Center’s Re-Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) – Director, Emergency Management Agency and make a presentation of a resolution recognizing David Seago.

The public hearings include:

  • The request for an Amendment of Zoning Conditions on ZA3870 (Devin Forsyth) by Toll Brothers, Inc. – Parcels 135-121, 135-122, and 157-001 – AZ210025;
  • The request for an Amendment of Zoning Conditions on ZA3812 (Ashton Atlanta Residential, LLC) by Toll Brothers, Inc. – Parcels 156-001 and 156-002 – AZ210026;
  • The request for Zoning Conditions on Public Hearing and possible vote regarding ZA3807, CBD & A1 to MPD – District 2; (Postponed from the December 21, 2017, January 18, 2018, February 1, 2018, February 15, 2018, March 15, 2018, April 5, 2018, April 19, 2018, June 7, 2018, July 5, 2018, July 19, 2018, August 2, 2018, August 16, 2018, September 6, 2018, October 4, 2018, November 15, 2018, January 17, 2019, February 21, 2019, March 21, 2019, and April 18, 2019, May 16, 2019, June 20, 2019, July 18, 2019, August 15, 2019, September 19, 2019, October 24, 2019, November 21, 2019, January 23, 2020, February 20, 2020, March 19, 2020, April 16, 2020, June 18, 2020, August 6, 2020, September 3, 2020, October 8, 2020, November 5, 2020, December 3, 2020, February 4, 2021, March 4, 2021, April 1, 2021, and May 6, 2021 Agendas)
  • The request for an Amendment of Zoning Conditions on ZA3855 (Parkland Communities, Inc.) by Toll Brothers, Inc. – Parcels 057-021, 057-032, 057-065, 057-373, 080-123, 080-304, and 057-372 – AZ210024;
  • The County-Initiated request for approval of a Sketch Plat to build a 131,805 sq. ft. office/warehouse with 149 parking spaces on 13.307 acres currently zoned Restricted Industrial District (M1) – Parcels 017-199 and 017-200 – SP210002; (A Public Hearing was held before the Board of Commissioners at its May 6, 2021 Regular Meeting / Public Hearings; the Board voted unanimously to hold an additional Public Hearing at its June 3, 2021 Regular Meeting / Public Hearings.);
  • The County-Initiated variance request to: 1.) Reduce the zoning buffer along the northern property boundary from 60 ft. to 40 ft. (UDC Table 14.2); and, 2.) Reduce the zoning setback adjacent to parcel 017-046 from 75 ft. to 55 ft. (UDC Table 14.2) – Parcels 017-199 and 017-200 – VA210045;
  • Amendments to Chapters 11 and 16 related to Res6 zoning district performance standards within the Unified Development Code of Forsyth County – Planning Manager, Department of Planning and Community Development (The first Public Hearing was held before the Planning Commission on May 25, 2021);
  • Public hearing and possible vote regarding amendments to Chapter 16 related to manufactured/mobile homes within the Unified Development Code of Forsyth County – Planning Manager, Department of Planning and Community Development
    (The first Public Hearing was held before the Planning Commission on April 27, 2021);
  • Amendments to Chapter 3 related to lot of record within the Unified Development Code of Forsyth County – Deputy Director, Department of Planning and Community Development. (The first Public Hearing was held before the Planning Commission on April 27, 2021).

Under the Old Business portion of the agenda, Commissioners will consider:

  • Possible direction regarding RUS-AL (USA), Inc., CP190014, to operate an open storage yard with 133 parking spaces associated with existing buildings totaling 18,000 sq. ft. with 26 parking spaces on 6.680 acres currently zoned Restricted Industrial District (M1) with variances to: 1.) Reduce the zoning buffer along the eastern property boundary from 60 ft. to 0 ft. (UDC, Table 14.2); 2.) Reduce the front setback from 50 ft. to 35 ft. abutting Union Hill Road right-of-way adjacent to the existing structure only (UDC, Table 14.2); and, 3.) Reduce the zoning setback from 75 ft. to 65 ft. along the eastern property boundary adjacent to the existing structure only (UDC, Table 14.2);
  • Possible direction regarding Sketch Plat approval for RUS-AL (USA), Inc. and Variances to the UDC Section 14-1.3 and Table 14.2 – Parcel 041-099 – 755 Union Hill Road, Alpharetta,;
    (3) GPB Properties, LLC – CP210002 – to operate an open storage yard with 82 parking spaces with an existing 2,479 sq. ft. accessory office on 2.71 acres currently zoned Agricultural District (A1) – Parcels 302-006 and 302-007 – District 4 – Director, Department of Planning and Community Development
    (Postponed from the April 15, 2021 and May 20, 2021 Agendas)

    (4) Paul Marks – CP210003 – to operate an open storage yard with 178 parking spaces with a 740 sq. ft. accessory office with 4 parking spaces on 6.750 acres currently zoned Agricultural District (A1) with the following variance: 1.) Eliminate the 5,000 ft. sewer distance requirement to facilitate the use of an on-site septic disposal system (UDC 18-5.18) – Parcel 144-009;

Under New Business, the Board will consider:

  • Possible direction regarding a County-Initiated Zoning Condition Amendment for ZA2973 to bring exterior siding material requirement into compliance with the Coal Mountain Overlay.

Board to award bid for water main improvements on Bentley Road, Tuesday

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners is expected to award the bid for construction of water main improvements on Bentley Road and Derby Drive to Strickland & Sons Pipeline, Inc. in the amount of $1,321,432.25 when it meets in a work session Tuesday (May 25) at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building 110 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 220 Cumming.

Other items for consideration and discussion include:

  • Reappoint Richard Hamilton as the County’s Region 2 EMS Council Representative;
  • Approval of a General Easement with Sawnee EMC for the purpose of providing electrical service to the new severe weather siren located in Lanierland Park;
  • Approval of revised Agreement with Northside Hospital-Forsyth;
  • Approval to lease a 2,400 square foot suite in the new 500 Building at 514 West Maple for the new Department of Capital Projects. The estimated lease rate is $16.50 per square foot with a monthly expense of $3,300 and annual expense of $39,600; additional expenses for new furniture, fixtures, and equipment and pulling fiber is estimated at $50,000;
  • Approval to proceed with detailed design for the Old Matt Schoolhouse. Phase I construction came in below budget and funding is available to proceed with architectural and engineering  services for design and site planning to include completion of the building construction, civil work including water, and sewer, as well as the parking lot at both the existing site and adjacent lot;
  • Approval of the additional right of way along Milford Trail for the additional length as shown on the plat per the Road Improvement Policy for Non-County Maintained Roads;
  • Possible direction regarding amendments to Chapters 3, 12, 14, and 16 related to vehicle sales and repair within the Unified Development Code of Forsyth County;
  • Possible direction regarding amendments to the Unified Development Code related to Dumpsters in Residential Districts within Chapters 3 and 11;
  • Possible direction regarding proposed Commercial Corridors;
  • Possible direction regarding proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding Administrative Variances within Chapter 8;
  • Possible action regarding amending the County’s Property Surplus Policy;
  • Possible direction regarding accepting Thunder River Way as a County-maintained roadway with authorization to extend funds to run County waterlines;
  • Authorization of execution and recording of a Quit Claim Deed in favor of Ryan David Bertrand and Leticia Ifeanyi Bertrand to extinguish liens placed by Waterscape Services LLC;
  • A proposed Consent Order and Judgment in connection with Civil Action File No. 20CV-2071 in the amount of $30,000.00 (Old Atlanta Road, Phase 4, Parcel 6, owners: Yufei Liu and Saie Zhao);
  • Appointing the next Chief Registrar to the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections;
  • Possible direction regarding the Forsyth County/City of Cumming Land Bank and appointment of members.

Commissioners meeting set Thursday at 5 p.m.

News May 19, 2021 , by

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Thursday (May 20) at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 E. Main Street, Suite 220 in Cumming.

Under Announcements IV. Announcements and Reports:

  • There will be a presentation of Law Enforcement Commendation Medal Award to Corporal Deborah Forrest by the Robert Forsyth Chapter, Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution;
  • There will be a presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of May as Lupus Awareness Month in Forsyth County;
  • There will be a presentation of a Resolution recognizing Simran Gupta for winning the National Middle School Essay Contest;
  • There will be a presentation of a Resolution recognizing Vinayak Menon for winning the American Legion Constitution Oratorical Contest;
  • There will be a presentation of a Resolution recognizing Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) for its recent accomplishments;
  • There will be a presentation of a Retirement Award to Pat Carson.

Public Hearings will include:

  • A request for an Alcohol License to sell malt beverages (beer), wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises for Pure Pho and Grill 1 Inc dba Pure Pho & Grill located at 410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 208 – Named Licensee is Tuan Truong;
  • A request for an Alcohol License to sell malt beverages (beer), wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises for Dogs on Point LLC dba The Original Hot Dog Factory located at 6330 Halcyon Way, Suite 770 – Named Licensee is Ismael Ramos;
  • A request for an Alcohol License to sell malt beverages (beer) and wine for consumption on the premises for Kozzina LLC dba Besties located at 5238 McGinnis Ferry Road – Named Licensee is Carina Balonchard;
  • Public Hearing and possible vote regarding the approval of a Sketch Plat for Highway 9 Land LLC and variances to UDC 12-10.15 and UDC Table 21.6 – Parcels 152-007 and 152-114 – SP210001;
  • The County-Initiated variance request to: 1.) Reduce the exterior setback from 50 ft. to 15 ft. adjacent to the +/- 6.0 acre outparcel proposed to be subdivided from the property which is proposed to remain zoned A1 and as shown on the submitted concept plan on file with the County (UDC Table 11.2(b)); and, 2.) Reduce the exterior buffer from 25 ft. to 0 ft. adjacent to the +/- 6.0 acre outparcel proposed to be subdivided from the property which is proposed to remain zoned A1 and as shown on the submitted concept plan on file with the County (UDC Table 11.2(b));
  • (A) AGENDA ITEM (5)(A) IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING. AGENDA ITEM PLACED HERE FOR RELATIONSHIP WITH PRIOR PUBLIC HEARINGS (5): John Wilson – ZA3992 – to rezone from Agricultural District (A1) to Single Family Residential District (RES2) on 29.01 acres for 28 residential lots with a density of 0.97 units per acre – Parcel 169-135 – District 4 – Director, Department of Planning and Community Development;
  • Adoption of Ordinance 129, also known as the Short-Term Rental Ordinance to regulate properties utilized for short-term rental, to include appointment of a registered agent; to impose certain requirements and restrictions regarding the use of properties for short-term rental; to establish an annual licensing system and a fee for same; to provide for enforcement and penalties for violations; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes;

Under Old Business, the Board will consider:

  • GPB Properties, LLC – CP210002 – request to operate an open storage yard with 82 parking spaces with an existing 2,479 sq. ft. accessory office on 2.71 acres currently zoned Agricultural District (A1) – Parcels 302-006 and 302-007.

Under New Business, the Board will consider Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Rezoning Requests:

  • Qing Zhang – ZA3996 – to rezone from Single Family Residential District (R1) to Commercial Business District (CBD) on 1.47 acres with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an open air business associated with existing buildings totaling 2,900 sq. ft. and 13 parking spaces with the following variances: 1.) Reduce the zoning buffer along the western property boundary from 40 ft. to 30 ft. (UDC Table 12.2); 2.) Reduce the zoning setback along the western property boundary from 50 ft. to 30 ft. (UDC Table 12.2); 3.) Reduce the zoning buffer along the southern property boundary from 40 ft. to 39 ft. (UDC Table 12.2); and, 4.) Reduce the zoning setback along the southern property boundary from 50 ft. to 39 ft. (UDC Table 12.2) – Parcel 039-041;
  • Paul Marks – CP210003 – to operate an open storage yard with 178 parking spaces with a 740 sq. ft. accessory office with 4 parking spaces on 6.750 acres currently zoned Agricultural District (A1) with the following variance: 1.) Eliminate the 5,000 ft. sewer distance requirement to facilitate the use of an on-site septic disposal system (UDC 18-5.18) – Parcel 144-009;
  • The request by Steve and Penny Vickery for a Public Hearing regarding an appeal of the Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) decision to approve a variance on VA210006 (Alexander Hensley). The variance was approved on April 13, 2021 – AV210005;
  • A Sponsorship Agreement between Forsyth County and the Vickery Residential Association for a 2020 grant for funds to repair the Green Lake Dam.

Board of Commissioners work session is Tuesday

News May 10, 2021 , by

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session Tuesday (May 11)   p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street, Cumming.

Agenda items to be considered include:

  • A presentation by County Manager Kevin Tanner;
  • A list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly;
  • Awarding Construction documents for the Bennett Park Improvements to Hayes James & Associates in the amount of $621,200.00;
  • An amendment to the Construction Services Agreement with Vertical Earth on the S.R. 369/GA 400 Interchange;
  • Board consideration and approval of the Post Construction Services with Pond & Company and Construction Administrative Services with Atlas on the Ronald Reagan Boulevard Extension Project. Total cost for both is $961,869.21;
  • Award Bid 21-41-1620 to paint the exterior/interior of Fire Stations #1, #2, #3, #4, #7, and #12 to Yates Painting, LLC in the amount of $74,450;
  • Award Bid 21-42-1620 to provide all labor for removal and finishing of flooring of Fire Stations #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, and #12 to Extreme IFC, LLC; 2021 Public Facilities Budget in the amount of $69,662;
  • Award Bid 21-46-3120 for the purchase of two (2) new Tandem Dump Trucks with 12” Asphalt Lip with approval of a Budget Resolution for the Department of Roads and Bridges to Peach State Truck Centers, LLC in the amount of $227,209.94;
  • Award Bid 21-50-1620 to provide all labor for the renovation of the Courthouse Annex Boiler Room to Crown Services Contractors, LLC in the amount of $52,988;
  • Award Bid 21-52-1620 for the Phase 1 Matt Schoolhouse Renovations for the Department of Public Facilities to K-Team Engineering & Construction, Inc. in the amount of $308,968;
  • Award Bid 21-57-3340 for the Phaseout of the Kendrick Lift Station for the Department of Water and Sewer to Site Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $285,200;
  • Award Bid 21-60-3150 to provide all materials, labor, and traffic control on an as-needed basis for the installation of Painted and/or Thermoplastic Striping and Raised Paving Markers as on County roadways for calendar year 2021 to Peek Pavement Markers, Inc;
  • Award RFP 21-39-5211 for the Sawnee Mountain Park Playground Design and Installation for the Department of Parks and Recreation to PlaySouth Playground Creators in the amount of $249,780;
  • A Service Agreement with Sawnee EMC to upgrade a transformer to provide adequate electrical service for the Matt Schoolhouse Renovation;
  • Funding for the addition of one raw water pump at the City of Cumming intake to supply raw water to the County Water Treatment Plant. Funding is requested in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,796,300.00 with the total amount paid to the City of Cumming limited to the actual cost required to design, purchase, install, and inspect this pump;
  • A memorandum of understanding with ARC for an additional period of participation and funding (for legal and technical assistance) of the Coordinating Committee for those jurisdictions receiving their water supply from the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin and the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin (the “ACT Basin”);
  • A Water Storage Agreement (“Sub-Contract”) between Forsyth County and Georgia EPD for the right to utilize raw water storage in Lake Lanier for municipal and industrial water supply with authorization for the Chair to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the Agreement;
  • An Intergovernmental Agreement between Forsyth County and the City of Cumming containing terms, conditions, and stipulations including sharing the cost for storage of water in Lake Lanier with authorization for the Chair to execute all associated and necessary documentation;
  • A proposal to allow the operation of drones on the Denmark Park property;
  • (19) Board consideration and authorization to apply for the FY 2022 Member Community Project Funding to aid in the operation of the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) that has been in operation since August 2020. The amount requested is $235,000, which covers annual salaries and benefits of CIRT, with no County match required;
  • Authorization to apply for the FY 2022 Member Community Project Funding to aid in the expansion of The Insight Program, a certified drug and alcohol treatment program, which is currently in operation at Gateway Academy. The amount requested is $90,000, with no County match required;
  • Approval of the updated Title VI Plan;
  • Approval of a Budget Agreement between Forsyth County and The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on behalf of the University of Georgia Extension regarding the County portion of salaries and associated benefits provided to County Extension personnel;
  • Approval of a Budget Resolution to re-budget encumbered and carryover items from 2020; items were budgeted in 2020, but were not received or completed in 2020;
  • Staff direction regarding a County-Initiated request to rezone parcel 093-024, owned by Roger Cox, from A-1 to Res2;
  • A County-Initiated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an open storage yard;
  • A County-Initiated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an open storage yard, CUP for climate controlled storage; variance to required landscape strip along the western property boundary from 6 ft. to 0 ft., variance to required buffer adjacent to RES6 property along the north boundary from 40 ft. to 10 ft., variance to eliminate the required 5000 ft. sewer distance requirements, and variance to reduce the required impervious surface setback from 75 ft. to 50 ft. – Parcels 250-004, 250-039, and 250-178;
  • A possible UDC Amendment that would authorize County staff to initiate a corrective zoning, zoning condition amendment, variance, or CUP, in association with the approval of the affected district commissioner, upon discovery of an omission or error associated with a recent land use approval;
  • A Supplemental Agreement #2 of the Project Framework Agreement on PI 0007526 for SR400 at McGinnis Ferry Road Widening and Auxiliary Lanes between Georgia Department of Transportation and Forsyth County;
  • A Proclamation declaring the week of May 16 through May 22, 2021, as Public Works Week in Forsyth County, Georgia;
  • A request by Vickery Residential Association for Forsyth County to be a sponsor for a 2020 grant to VRA for funds to repair the Green Lake Dam;
  • Staff direction regarding landscaping in the roundabout on Union Hill at Kennemore Drive;
  • A request by the Board of Registrations and Elections for an increased meeting per diem and monthly expense account;
  • A conflict waiver involving Jarrard & Davis, LLP to allow representation of Forsyth County in certain foreclosure actions involving the Forsyth County Tax Commissioner;
  • A Conflict Waiver that will authorize Jarrard & Davis, LLP to prepare an IGA between Forsyth County and the City of Milton for a coordinated roadway maintenance project on Bethany Bend;
  • An IGA between Forsyth County and the City of Milton for a coordinated roadway maintenance project on Bethany Bend. Staff requests this Item be considered on a “Time Sensitive” basis – County Attorney

 

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