CITYOF  Doraville  Dierity, Vitality, Community City Council Regular Meeting  Wednesday, September 20, 2023 City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340  Meeting Minutes 6:00 p.m.  Shanta J. Bingham City Clerk  I.  CALL TOORDER  Mayor. Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order. All members were present.  II. ROLLCALL  Council Members Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Christopher Henshaw, Maria Alexander,  Warren Simmons, and Stephe Koontz were present.  III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA  Council Member Evans made ai motion to approve the meeting agenda removing the Introduction of Dr. Devon Horton to be moved to a later date, a second was made by Council Member Koontz. AYES: Council Members Alexander, Evans, Henshaw, Koontz, Simmons, and Yeoman  NAYS: none ABSTAIN: none Motion carried 6-0  V.  PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGINITIONS  A. Awards Ceremony  ChiefAtkinson honored staffi in the Doraville Police Department. Mayor Geierman Mayor Geierman called for a brief break to allow participants to leave for pictures.  thanked the Officers for working to keep the City safe.  yI. PUBLICCOMMENT  Tom Hart, Gordon Heights addressed concerns with the expansion of thel DDA area, the Elections  resolution and addressed concerns with the Urban Redevelopment Law.  Mayor Geierman closed Public Comments Agenda, seconded by Council Member Henshaw.  Council Member Yeoman made a motion to move 12A (New Business) before the Consent    AYES: Council Members Alexander, Evans, Henshaw, Koontz, Simmons, and Yeoman  NAYS: none ABSTAIN: none Motion carried 6-0  VII. NEW BUSINESS  A. Al Resolution ofNecessity Prerequisite to the Exercise of Powers under the Urban  Redevelopment Law (URL) deemed to be blighted form ofr revenue bond.  Cecil McLendon, City Attorney gave an overview oft the item reporting that the parcels are Chris Eldridge, City Attorney reported that the URL is the funding mechanism to do the work, a Council held discussion on the Urban Redevelopment Law. Council discussed concerns with not seeing the parcel list before the: meeting, previous issues with communication, properties on the list that should: not be included in the Special Service District (SSD). The consensus ofthe Council was to bring the item back once the concerns ofthe Council are resolved.  VIII. CONSENT AGENDA  Council Member Yeoman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Evans to approve the Consent Agenda removing items B, D, H: and I. Council Member. Alexander seconded the AYES: Council Members Alexander, Evans, Henshaw, Koontz, Simmons, and Yeoman  motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote (6-0).  NAYS: none ABSTAIN: none  A. Downtown Development Authority Boundary Presented by C. Stormwater Equipment Purchase :. JETTER Presented by Chris  Cecil McLendon, City Attorney LaFleur, Director of Public Works Shanta J. Bingham, City Clerk  E. City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 Presented by F. Recommendation of Approval for Public Art for the Bernard Halpern Park Presented by Austin Shelton, Director of Planning and Community Development G. City of Doraville 2024 Health Insurance Renewal Summary Presented by  Delores Waithe, Human Resources Director  2    Appointment of City Clerk, Shanta J. Bingham Presented by  Chris Eldridge, City Manager  IX. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  A.] Introduction of Dr. Devon Horton, Superintendent, DeKalb County School District  Presentation  Presentation will be scheduled at a later date.  B. Presentation of Atlanta Business Chronicle Healthiest Employers Award Delores Waithe, Director ofHuman Resources presented the award to thel Mayor and Council.  C. City Manager Monthly Report  City Manager Chris Eldridge reported that the there was a good turnout at the Range Water Ground Breaking, Phase II City Center will be presented at the October meeting, addressed homeless concerns, concerns with Marta Police Officers, legal is working on Police Foundation, would like to establish the Doraville Conventional Business Bureau, reported that the Planning Department is full staff, Community Development Austin Shelton submitted the Safe Streets grant(RFQ) it will go out before end ofmonth, working with vendor to repairs oft the asphalt at the bottom oft the hill, staff completed improvements on Winters Chapel pedestrian crossing, October 13 Movie Night, 28th Trunk or Treat and mentioned that volunteers are: needed. Public Works has started their Leafvacuum pre-season preparation, Chamblee purchased three new trucks quarter million apiece, will send out reminders to all residents. Lastly, reported that there was a good turnout for pickleball tournament and up to 30 participants for the 5k walk  sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. we temporarily patch the holes.  Mayor Geierman reported that there are: really bad pot holes on the Windsor Oak and asked that Council Member Yeoman mentioned that he received a complaint on Facebook regarding Council Member Henshaw asked for an update on the Community Garden project. Council Member Evans thanked the Manager with the update on new signage on Windsor Chapel Road and mentioned that residents have reached out regarding curbing.  construction times. Connect with range water into the newsletter  IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. 2024 Fiscal Year Budget  Director Agu presented highlights oft the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget to the Council. Reported that the general fund came in at $19.47 million, the budget was created at 9: mils, salary adjustments were made with a merit increase from 1-8% with 6%1 being the median. added ai new Dual Role ofl Deputy City Clerk and HR Specialist, E911 has ai major decline as a result of being apart of the general fund, the Pension plan was also included at 1.1 million. No major changes made to  the budget.  3    Council provided feedback.  Council Member Evans thanked Mrs.. Agu for her work on thel budget, glad to see. E911 back in  the general fund and excited for the new holiday decoration.  Council Member Alexander questioned why the decline in numbers in E911  Council Member Alexander motioned, moved by Council Member Simmons to waive first AYES: Council Members Alexander, Evans, Henshaw, Koontz, Simmons, and Yeoman  reading of the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget.  NAYS: none ABSTAIN: none  Council Member Alexander motioned, seconded by Council Member Koontz to approve  the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget. NAYS: Council Member Yeoman ABSTAIN: none B. Pension Disbursement  AYES: Council Members Alexander, Evans, Henshaw, Koontz, Simmons  Council Member Yeoman requested to defer any action on the item until after the Executive Council thanked Finance Director China Agu for keeping the Fund funded as close to 100%. Council Member Yeoman questioned ifwel had aj projection as to how: much willl be added at the Council Member Henshaw question if the remainder of the Pension is to be caught up over the  Session  end of the Fiscal Year. next four years?  D. Adopt al Resolution, at the Regular Council Meeting on September 20, 2023, Appointing Members to the! Downtown Development Authority  Council Member Yeoman presented the item. Requested that the Council approve the item as Council Member Henshaw amended the motion to approving the Resolution appointing the following members to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). (5-0)  recommended.  Doug Edwards Sergio Monzalvo Harold Shinn Andy Yeoman David Greenbaum Sam Kok  4    AYES: Council Members Alexander, Evans, Henshaw, Koontz, and Simmons  NAYS: none ABSTAIN: Council Member Yeoman Motion carried 6-0 H. Election Update and shared concerns.  Council Member Stephe Koontz presented the item to the Council. Council discussed the item Council Member Koontz made ai motion, seconded by Council Member Henshaw to approve the AYES: Council Members Alexander, Evans, Henshaw, Koontz, Simmons, and Yeoman  Election Update Resolution as presented. (6-0)  NAYS: none ABSTAIN: none Motion carried 6-0 OTHER BUSINESS XI. COUNCIL COMMENTS  X.  Council Member Simmons reported that on April 13, 2024 the Healthy Pet Clinic will bel held at Honeysuckle Park. Resident, Sandra Mason will be on the Golden Bachelor airing on September 28, Council Member Alexander thanked the entire Police Department and recognized the K9, acknowledged having one oft thel best Police Forces ini the. Atlanta Metro Area, we speak multiple Council Member Henshaw thanked Police Staff for being helpful, friendly, their hard work, and for Council Member Evans welcomed new City Clerk Shanta Bingham, thanked City Staff, congratulated Officers, welcomed Rangewater. Apartments and reported that new Public. Art will be Council Member Koontz thanked Parks and Recreation Director Crystal Dawson for the work at Mayor Geierman acknowledge City Staff and welcomed Rangewater to the City of Doraville. Council Member Alexander made ai motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Real Estate. AYES: Council Members Alexander, Evans, Henshaw, Koontz, Simmons, and Yeoman  2023.  languages and support the Police Department.  doing great work. Thanked all the officers of the Department.  added to Bernard Halpern Park. Honeysuckle Park.  XII. EXECUTIVESESSION  Council Member Evans seconded the motion.  NAYS: none ABSTAIN: none Motion carried 6-0  Council Member Alexander made a motion, seconded by Council Member Henshaw to adjourn from  Executive Session with no action taken.  5    AYES/YES: Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Evans, Alexander, Henshaw, Koontz  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAINS: None C.P Pension Disbursement  Mayor Geierman called for a motion to approve the Pension Disbursement. Council Member Alexander made ai motion, seconded by Council Member Henshaw to approve the catch-up Pension fund of$1 million dollars to come out ofthe General Fund. AYES/YES: Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Evans, Alexander, Henshaw, Koontz  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAINS: None Motion carried 6-0  XIII. ADJOURNMENT  Approved: Joseph Gelerman, Mayor 1  Attest:  805  Shanta J. Bingham, City Clerk  6    STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB CITY OF DORAVILLE  AFFIDAVIT FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. S 50-14-4 COMES NOW, Joseph Geierman, Mayor, and Councilmembers Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Warren Simmons, Stephe Koontz, Maria Alexander, and Christopher Henshaw, before the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths, and upon being duly sworn, deposes and  states of their own personal knowledge as follows:  1.  That we are the Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Doraville present at the City  Council Meeting and are giving this Affidavit pursuant to O.C.G.A. $ 50-14-4.  2.  That it is our understanding that O.C.G.A. $ 50-14-4 provides as follows:  (b) When any meeting of an agency is closed to the public pursuant to subsection (a) oft this Code section, the chairperson or other person presiding over such meeting shall execute and file with the official minutes ofthe meeting a notarized affidavit stating under oath that the subject matter of the meeting or the closed portion thereof was devoted to matters within the exceptions provided by law and identifying the specific relevant exception.  3.  That in its Suplone 20,203 Rgia Cune Meeting the City Council of the City of Doraville properly voted to close the meeting and go into Executive Session to discuss  the following matters:  1.: 2. 3.  Matters related to the acquisition ofreal estate. Matters related to certain personnel issues. Matters related toj pending or potential litigations.  MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION  Algurdar  BY  Cpuru Monur  MOTION SECONDED BY Coml Muwhu GNns  VOTE  6-D    STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB CITY OF DORAVILLE  4.  That we were present and participated in the closed meeting and that this closed meeting was devoted to matters within the exceptions provided by law; and that the issues which we have noted inj paragraph 3 above were the specific matters which were discussed in the closed meeting.  FURTHER AFFIANTS SAITH NOT.  Mayor  City oÉDoraville l  Mlk Andy Yeoman Councilmember  Gerald Councilmentber  Councilmember &  E9  StepheKoontz Councilmember  Maria Alexander Councilmember  MRpA  E Councilmember  Sworn to and subscribed before me, This the 20day of Sgpl2023  Notary  Mkhond  Notary Signature My commission Expires:  Michelle Oneil NOTARY PUBLIC DeKalb County, GEORGIA  3h4l2025 My Commission Expires 03/19/2025  MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIYE SESSION BY Counou Munvau Aluarde  MOTION SECONDEDBY Cunnsl Moniy Lnsnawr  VOTE  00