HECITYOF  Doraville  Diversity, Vifality, Commnity City Council Regular Meeting  Wednesday, May 17,2023 Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park. Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340  Prepared by: Emmie Niethammer  6p.m.  I.  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor. Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order.  II. ROLL CALL  Mayor Jospeh Geierman, Council Members Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Warren Simmons, Stephe Koontz, Maria' T.. Alexander, and Christopher  Henshaw were present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MEETINGAGENDA  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, as second was made by Council Member Evans, to approve the meeting agenda with the addition ofa an item to discuss in the participation oft the CDBG Grant with DeKalb County. This did not The City Attorney weighed in on the ability to add this item to the agenda. AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw  appear because the County sent it the previous evening.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0).  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS  1.1 Doraville Difference Maker Award for May 2021: Elliot Fried  Council Member Yeoman nominated Elliot Fried ai member of DeKalb County Fire Department and other multiple organizations that make aj positive impact on the  community.  2. Proclamation Recognizing National Public Works Week  Mayor Geierman requested the staff from Public Works join him. The Mayor read the proclamation recognizing May 21-27 as National Public Words Week.  3. Public Works Annual Award Team Impact Award.  Chris LaFleur, Director of Public Works, presented Jose Sanchez with the Spotlight Award, which is nominated by the staff. Mr. LaFleur also presented Eric Evans with the  VI. PUBLIC COMMENT-None    VII. CONSENT AGENDA- APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.A Resolution Adopting GMA City of Civility  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Koontz, Item 1,1 Front Yard' Treel Planting Program, and Item 2, A Resolution to Support the submission oft the Autumn Park' Trail Improvements to DeKalb County for consideration for al Land, Water, Consecration Fund Grant (LWCF), will move to new Item 4, Consideration ofan Employment Agreement with Chris Eldridge to Continue tos Serve as City Manager for the City ofDoraville, will have a. June 1 start date.  to approve the items oft the consent agenda with the following changes:  business.  The motion failed with a vote of5 5-1. NAYS/ NO: Yeoman ABSTAIN: None  AYES/ YES: Evans, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Evans, to approve consent agenda item number 3, A Resolution Adopting GMA City of Civilty all  other items of the consent agenda will move to new business.  The motion carried unanimously (6-0)  AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  VIII. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  1. Mobility Study Update Presentation and Comment Section  Naomi Siodmok, Director ofPlanning and Community Development, provided an update regarding the mobility plan and accomplishments made over the last two years. Mrs. Siodmok also presented a couple ofadditional options for Chestnut Drive Realignment at Buford Highway, Tunnel under Norfolk Southern and MARTA, the Peachtree Boulevard Mrs. Siodmok also provided feedback from the community engagement event held the night before. The community was favorable of adding everything tot the plan. However, the priority from the community was along the Buford Highway corridor. The Mayor and Council asked questions and provided feedback on the presentation including the advantages of multiple options, safety concerns, alternative options, focus on connecting pedestrian safety, depending on the type of grant keep our options open, and  Sidewalk, and I-285 Crossing Concept.  the connection oft the Peachtree Greenway with other communities.  2. City Manager Questions/Comments  2    The City Manager, Chris Eldridge, provided his monthly report to the City Council including updates regarding The Assembly letter, General Option Bonds, Pool Opens May 27th, Architectural renderings, Natural Gas project willl be ongoing for 6-9 months, Summer Camp - all but 2 weeks are full, Celebration for New Peachtree - will include adult big wheel races, working with DART to paint the cross walks, parks projects bid opening on June 22, Winters Chapel street lights are complete, paving is starting, Co- responder mental health press release is released, Small Business forum was well attended, new phone system is installed and bugs arel being worked out, and business license checks  are being done by code enforcement.  Mr. Eldridge took questions from the Mayor and Council.  IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None X. NEW BUSINESS  1.A Proposed Resolution Adopting DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan Chief Atkinson provided al briefupdate regarding the requirement regarding the Hazard Mitigation Plan. There are several items removed from the prior plan because they were completed, and new items have been added. This plan has been approved, pending Council Member Alexander made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Evans, to adopt the Resolution regarding the DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan. AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw  adoption, by the GEMA.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0).  NAYS/NO:: None ABSTAIN: None  2. AI Proposed Ordinance that. Adopts Chapter 13 Health Regulations of the Codes of Ordinances ofDeKalb County, Georgia into the Doraville Code of Ordinances (First The City Attorney provided thel background of this item. The City Attorney answered Council Member Evans made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member  Read)  questions of the Mayor and City Council. Alexander, to waive the first read. The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0).  AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Koontz, to adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 13 Health Regulations ofthe Code of Ordinances ofDeKalb County into thel Doraville Code of Ordinances.  3    The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0).  AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw  NAYS/ NO: None ABSTAIN: None  3.AI Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Kaufman Capital The City Manager answered questions asked by the City Council.  The City Attorney and City Manager presented this item to thel Mayor and City Council. Council Member Henshaw made a motion, Council Member Alexander seconded, to approve the proposed: memorandum ofunderstanding with Kaufman Capital. AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw.  The motion carried unanimously (6-0).  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  4.1 Discussion regarding participation of the CDBG Grant with DeKalb County The City Attorney advised DeKalb County needed approval for their CDBG Grant. Council Member Henshaw made a motion, Council Member Evans seconded, to enable the Mayor to sign allowing Doraville to bej part ofthe DeKalb County CDBG Grant. AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  The motion carried unanimously (6-0)  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  5. Front Yard Tree Planting Program  Ms. Siodmok provided an overview oft the renewing ofthe Front Yard Tree Planting Program with Trees Atlanta. She addressed some of the questions that were asked by the council including: can the trees be planted in the backyard, planting trees on Flowers Road, is this already covered in the budget, and cost oft trees with planting. Council Member Kuntz made ai motion, Council Member Evans seconded, to approve the Tree Planting Tree Planting Program with Trees Atlanta to include the whole yard. AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw.  The motion carried unanimously (6-0).  NAYS/1 NO: None ABSTAIN: None  4    6.AI Resolution to Support the submission of the. Autumn Park' Trail Improvements to DeKalb County for consideration foraLand, Water, Conservation Fund Grant The Parks and Recreation Director presented the item for the trail and the conservation of Council Member Koontz made ai motion, Council member Simmons seconded, to approve thei resolution to support the submission oft the Autumn Park Trail Improvements toD DeKalb County for consideration for a Land, Water Conservation Fund Grant with  (LWCF)  that area. It does not include any structures or play equipment.  corrections pointed out by staff. The motion carried unanimously (6-0)  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  7. Consideration of an Employment Agreement with Chris Eldridge to Continue to The City Attorney presented the item and there was discussion regarding the effective Council Member Yeoman made ai motion, Council member Evans seconded, to approve  Serve as City Manager for the City of Doraville, Georgia  date oft the employment agreement.  the employment agreement as presented in the agenda packet. AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, and Henshaw  The motion carried (5-1) NAYS/NO: Koontz ABSTAIN: None  XI. OTHER BUSINESS - None XII. COUNCIL COMMENTS graduating this month.  Council Member Yeoman hei is seeing al lot of graduation signs. He congratulated those that are Council Member Simmons, thanked the volunteers and those at Lifeline for all the work done for  pets in the area. Hej provided statistics for the event.  Council Member Alexander wished everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day  Council Member Henshaw congratulated his daughter for graduating from Kindergarden. He also thanked the Public Works Department for the work they are doing. Hel has seen a marked Council Member Evans thanked the staff.. Also reminded residents about the Permit Waivers in  improvement in the city  5    from. June 1 to August 30.  Council Member Koontz wanted to highlight what he heard in the business forum. DeKalb County Schools in the area have not been great. The schools need to bei renovatedrebuilt. Wants the council  and residents tos stay on top of the School Board to make this happen.  Mayor Geierman made: no comments. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None XIV. ADJOURNMENT  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, Council Member Henshaw seconded, to adjourn. The  motion carried unanimously (6-0).  AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  Approved:  Joseph  k  Attest:  Shanta  Clerk  2  Bingham,City