Welcome to this evening's regular business meeting.
We will have our invocation from pastor David Scott of Oak Park Church in Jonesboro be followed by the pledge of allegiance if you will please stand with me.
Join me in prayer. Father in the name of the Lord Jesus, we thank you for the state that you have made. We thank you Father for this great group of citizens and leaders and have come together.
We pray tonight that your favor and your blessing and people on this planning for the safety and the progress of our community, that your favor will be upon us and you will bless them.
I pray for these commissioners. Father, you will bless them. Bless our homes and your families.
Bless all the citizens of come today. Thank you. Bless them for their concern for our community, our community.
I pray this in the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which stands one nation on the ark in the business of our community and justice for all.
Good evening everyone. Welcome to our October 15th, 2024 regular business meeting.
The first order of business is the adoption of the agenda. Do any board members have any amendments during this time?
Yes, Madam Clerk. I would like to add as an emergency item, a budget amendment request from finance to increase the expenses from the ARPA repairing maintenance buildings fund and the amount of 464,000
$632 to, well we're decreasing it from the ARPA general assistance to the ARPA repair and maintenance buildings fund and the reason is to provide funds to repair the fire suppression equipment at the jail, which is definitely an emergency and needs to be repaired.
Is there a second to this motion? Second. Any questions? Yes. Commissioner Hamber.
Okay. Increase expense.
Decrease. Increase decrease.
Yes. Okay. Just be careful. Thank you.
Bye, I can help now.
Any other questions? Those are February.
Yes, Chairman. I'd like to move item number 15 as well as item 22 to the regular agenda.
Madam Clerk, are you clear to move item 15 resolution 2024?
That's 25.
Authorized Clinton County does all the supplemental nutrition assistance program, education contract.
I'm the, you said 22, which is 234-253.
Ordinary still amend the code of Clinton County, Georgia has amended specifically code of Clinton County.
Georgia part one chapter 19 entitled taxation. You clear on that one as well.
Are there any others? Yes. Number 23 resolution 2024 to 55 to 55.
All right. That's the resolution authorized Clinton County and to a first amendment memorandum of agreement for automated transit network investigation.
You clear on those three.
Are there any others?
All right, here and none. Take a motion to adopt the agenda.
So move to your second. Second. Second by commissionaries. Any questions?
That was a favor. I oppose this unanimous.
Our first item on the agenda. We have our proclamation.
Clayton County recognizes Hispanic heritage month.
This is presented by Vice Chairman Demont Davis.
Thank you.
Clayton County recognizes Hispanic heritage month.
Whereas the United States celebrates national Hispanic heritage month from September 15 to October 15th each year.
Recognizing the significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the history, culture and achievements of our nation.
And whereas the Hispanic ladies and gentlemen,
we are going to move to the second one first and come back to the first one.
Our guest has not arrived yet.
So for the second proclamation,
Clayton County celebrates October 25th,
2024 and October 26th,
2024 is haunting reality day.
Present it by commissioner Gil.
Clayton County recognizes October 224 as hunting reality month.
Whereas the month of October is a time traditionally associated with the reflection on fear and the unknown.
Making get a fitting period to shed light on the very rare challenges that teenagers face in their day lives.
Heart similar hope and the leadership Clayton graduates from the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce present.
Hunting reality and immersive haunted house experience that serves as a powerful educational tool,
transforming each room into a vivid depiction of the complex and often hidden issues that affect today's youth.
And whereas Hunting reality is not merely designed to scare but to provoke thoughtful reflection and encourage dialogue and foster empathy within the community for the emotional and psychological burden to carry by teenagers.
It offers a space for adults and youth alike,
the man a deeper understanding of mental health struggles,
opioids, sex trafficking, gangs, distracted driving and other social issues.
And whereas local businesses and youth volunteers are actively involved in building the pops,
staging scenes, designing costumes, and makeup for the characters.
In addition to educating the public, the youth will take an active role in giving back to the community.
By donating a portion of the proceeds to a local nonprofit organization of their choosing,
not only are they raising awareness but also being part of the solution.
And whereas it is vital for Clayton County to recognize, supports and raise awareness of the realities our youth face
and to provide them with the resources and understanding they need to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Now, therefore I, Gail B. Hamburg on behalf of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners,
do here by proclaim October as Hunting with Alizima in Clayton County, Georgia.
I encourage all citizens to reflect on its powerful message to create a safer environment for our youth.
I also applaud the generosity of the business leaders involved in this program for their dedication to supporting causes that directly impact our children.
In witness there of I have here unto, set my hand and cause a seal of Clayton County Georgia to be a fix this 15 day of October in the year 2024.
Thank you.
It's also beyond yet is the starts to nourish.
And we want to thank all of you guys here and we hope that you'll come out.
We want to thank leadership, Clayton and everybody else and the commissioners.
We've talked of all the wonderful work and support that we've got.
We are giving away three tickets.
And so you can go to our website, arts, to nourish those.
We have some part of the QR code.
And if you put the promo code, Clayton County 24.
All passed.
Anybody can get a ticket for it.
So our goal is to have over a thousand of our young people to attend this event and have resources.
And just have a great fun on.
If you have an on-profit and you're interested in setting up a resource table, please contact me and we will get with you.
But our goal is as many.
Clayton County.
And you have to be first.
I think it really is clear.
Thank you.
And thank you.
And leadership.
With our music.
Thank you.
Our next proclamation.
Clayton County.
Honors.
Legends.
Women.
Basketball team.
Prison it by Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner.
Clayton County Board of Commissioners.
Recognizes that Clayton County Legends.
Women's Basketball team.
Whereas.
Clayton County Senior Services.
proudly sponsor.
That Clayton County Legends.
Women's Basketball team.
For the 2024.
George at Golden Olympics.
Helped.
On September 21st.
2024.
In one.
Robin's Georgia.
The team.
Consistent of talented athletes.
Darlene Bill Thomas.
Kathy Christian.
Sherry Fagan.
Monica Felder.
Michelle Jones.
Cassandra Holt.
And Jess Jones.
Smith.
Okay.
Demonstrated.
Exceptional skill.
Teamwork.
And sportsmanship throughout the competition.
And whereas.
The Clayton County Legends.
Showcase their determination.
And talent.
By winning the championship.
triumphantly defeating their opponents.
And whereas.
Their outstanding performance has not only brought pride to Clayton County.
But also inspired fellow seniors and the community at large.
And whereas.
The Clayton County Legends.
We'll continue to represent our county.
By competing.
In the 2025.
National Olympic Games.
To be held in Iowa.
Father highlighting the spirit of competition.
And excellence among our seniors.
Now.
Therefore.
I.
Jeffrey E. Turner.
Chairman of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners.
Do here by proclaim October 15.
As Clayton County Legends Day.
In honor of their remarkable achievement at the 2024.
Georgia Golden Olympics.
And their upcoming participation in the 2025.
National Olympic Games.
We commend their hard work.
Dedication and commitment to excellence in athletics.
In witness there of.
I have here unto.
Set my hand and cause the seal of Clayton County Georgia to be a fix.
This 15th day of October.
In the year of 2024.
Our final proclamation.
Clayton County.
Recognize this Hispanic Heritage Month.
Present it by Vice Chairman.
The Mont Davis.
Clayton County recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month.
Whereas.
The United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month.
From September 15 to October 15.
Each year.
Recognizing the significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the history,
culture and achievements of our nation.
And whereas.
The Hispanic and Latino community has played an integral role in shaping the rich fabric of Clayton County
Georgia.
Bringing diversity, innovation and leadership in sectors ranging from business, education, and the arts to public service.
Science and civil rights.
Whereas.
We honor the vibrant traditions, languages, and values of the Hispanic and Latino community.
Which have been passed down through generations and continued to enhance the lives of all residents in Clayton County, Georgia.
And whereas.
The perseverance, resilience and entrepreneur spirit of our Hispanic community.
Have contributed to the economic growth and social vitality of our communities.
And their achievements stand as an inspiration to all.
And whereas.
We are committed to ensuring that the voices and contributions of our Hispanic and Latino community
are recognized and valued.
And that the opportunities are available for all to succeed, prosper, and thrive.
And whereas.
During Hispanic Heritage Month.
He celebrates.
The achievements of our Hispanic community members and reaffirm our dedication to promoting inclusivity, understanding, and equal opportunities for all.
Now, therefore, aye, demand date is Vice Chairman of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, do hear Blackwell claims September 15, 2024 through October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Clayton County Georgia, and encourage all citizens to join in this observance by recognizing the contributions of the Hispanic community and celebrating their diverse and rich cultural heritage.
In witness thereof, I have here unto set my hand and calls the seal of Clayton County Georgia to be a fixed this 15th day of October in the year 2024.
What they have here, so let's give you a really supportive community as important as this is their act.
Thank you very much.
The Board will now hear public comments.
citizens will be given three minutes maximum time limit to speak before the board with the total time of 30 minutes.
Commitments must be limited to matters when the agenda or over matters which the governing body has jurisdiction.
Speakers must maintain course demeanor and refrain from personal attacks upon board members shouting and using obscene language.
Please state your name and county of residency.
Speak clearly into the microphone and speakers should be courteous to respect full and not make any disparaging remarks or use abusive language when addressing the board.
All right, I want to call the first name I'd just like to introduce to the community.
My newest assistant, Mr. Maris Cummins, if you would raise, there you go. Give her round of applause please.
For information, you can be found on the website or quarter. All right, Ms. Donna Mullins.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen of the commission. My name is Donna Mullins. I live in unincorporated Ellenwood and Clayton County, Georgia.
You have eight zoning decisions to make tonight and I thought it was kind of funny that today's early voting.
So I kind of wore my support the vote there.
I want to remind you please that the votes that you make tonight affect the very people that elected you.
We're a democracy which means that it's the government by the people, the rule of the majority.
So when you're making your decision, decisions tonight, remember, the democratic party itself, the platform is built on people over greedy corporations.
Please remember that you were elected by the people and for the people and that you're vote that you cast tonight on zoning matters will greatly affect the people that elected you.
Thank you very much.
Mickey Garber.
It must be a Halloween speech tonight.
Correct, Mr. Chairman.
Man and Clark, Mickey Garber, unincorporated Rex, Georgia.
And yes, with the Halloween season, I would certainly be hoping that all of you commissioners, or at least one commissioner, would come out with a public service announcement for everyone, every child that celebrates Halloween to make sure that they put their candy wrappers.
And the proper receptacle, because I don't want to sound cliche, but every letter bit hurts.
Thank you.
Timothy Vandale Jefferson.
Good evening, Chairman.
Distinguished board members.
I think that I came to your last time to reference to a beautification.
And I'm very, very serious.
I'm kind of disappointed that I've taken my time out as a citizen and come before you to file a complaint about certain things.
And none of the administration have attended to get back with me, I'm even called.
So therefore, as very disturbing, and after talking with several code enforcement officers throughout the community and municipalities and certain city council people, we have a unique problem.
These signs.
This is the number one corporate.
Lopez Roofing.
First washing.
And we buy junk cars.
These signs are throughout our community.
And the reason I asked for a collaboration because they are municipalities and in the unincorporated
Clayton.
And they have the audacity now to put them 15, 16 feet in the air.
They're bringing our letters.
And because the leadership of this community is not paying attention.
I have to talk with a major McDonald.
I have several phone calls.
I'm just a regular citizen.
So as we try to transform this county's image,
beautification is the embryonic phase of sending a message to all the developers that sit behind us the day.
They pay attention to what we're doing as we move forward.
So hopefully the deputy CEO or the CEO or the major will get back with me to sit down and try to have some type of summit with all seven cities in our code enforcement directors.
They see if we can compromise a plan because as I did my due diligence, these people have never been cited a code enforcement.
And they have the audacity to put their phone in their money.
And they have never been cited, but they put their signs throughout the community, which have a tendency to not be an impiling kind of concept.
So as I take time on my business, guys, I'm very, very serious about beautification.
I think it's a critical component of making our development as we try to transform our community to move forward in this spirit of excellence.
So I'm hoping somebody will need to share a particular initiative to get back with me.
I'm easy to find.
I think everybody has my number that we can sit down and collaborate and try to come up with a plan that makes sense as we try to move this county forward in this spirit of excellence.
I thank you for all your professionalism as we move forward.
Thank you.
I'm Mr. Jefferson.
I just drafted email about picking up those signs as of yesterday.
Thank you, sir.
Woody Galaway.
No.
You good?
Okay.
Jordan Edwards.
Pedro Vasquez.
Oh, okay.
Madam Clerk, that concludes public comment.
Mr. Sherri, the board will now consider the consent agenda.
As I motion to accept that agenda, the approve rather the consent agenda.
Sir, a second.
Second.
Any questions on any of the items?
Here and down, those are favor aye.
Aye.
Opposed.
This should be the items.
Next item.
Item number 15.
Resolution 2024-245.
President by our chief staff attorney Charles Reed.
Good evening.
Mr. Chair.
Mr. Vice Chair and Board.
Resolution 202425.
As a resolution authorizing Clayton County to resolve the supplemental nutrition assistance program
Education contract with the University of Georgia extension and established the expanded food
nutrition education program for 2024-2025.
It's authorizing chairman to execute the agreement and to otherwise perform annual acts necessary
to accomplish the intended resolution to authorize the chief financial officer to amend the budget
where necessary to reflect an appropriate revenue source and expense relating there to to provide an effective
date and for other purposes.
How is that motion?
Is there a second?
Second.
All right.
Any questions?
Yes.
I have one.
There is a, these funds of 39,741.
Is this a new funding source or is this a reallocation of past funding from the program that
is going to be shut down?
Yes, sir.
Thank you.
First of all, good evening.
Mr. Chair.
Vice Chair.
Members of the Board.
Commissioner Davis.
These funds are reallocations from the snap-ed program.
So the state experienced significant budget cutbacks to the snap-ed program.
So what we've done is we've transitioned over to this new program, which carries out the same educational
components as snap-ed.
And in doing so, we're able to reallocate these funds and also retain our program administrator.
So had we not made this change?
We would have had to let that individual go and would not be providing the programming at all.
And the, some of the benefits that those recipients get is if they begin to complete a lot of this education,
they will get money added to their current snap benefits, I believe.
I believe so, yes, sir.
There's several benefits to it as is new-merated in the LR.
But it's, it's the same exact programming that was coming through snap.
So we're still reaching the same amount of people with no service cuts to the program at all.
Thank you.
Yes, sir.
Excuse me.
So was this a grant funded position?
Yes, ma'am.
So all the funds come through the cooperative extension to the University of Georgia.
So it's all funded through them.
So the person that was working with the snap-ed program, I believe, is grant funded through that grant.
Not through the county.
That's correct.
Okay.
Thank you.
Yes, ma'am.
Any other questions?
Those favourites.
Hi.
Our next item is item number 22.
Ordinance.
2024.
dash.
253 on page nine.
Ordinance.
2024.
253 is an ordinance to amend the Club of Clayton County.
Georgia is amended, specifically.
Club of Clayton County.
Georgia.
Part one, chapter 90 entitled taxation to add article four.
Designated as the community improvement tax incentive program.
To provide for repeal of conflicting ordinances.
Revive a codification to provide for several ability and for all the purposes.
So motion.
Some of them.
Sir.
I'll second the motion of any questions.
Yes.
I do agree with this in theory.
One of the issues I have is that.
After a property's been deemed blighted.
And that mill, mill is right on them goes up.
Was it sevenfold or seven times that rollback.
When they come into compliance.
And the court is deemed a bit compliance.
They are being now taxed at a fifth of what our normal citizens are being taxed.
I think it's a point too.
Of that millage.
And it can go on for two years.
My issue with that is that.
With Clayton County and the high number of investment properties that folks have.
I think this is a way of.
Let's just say beginning to use loopholes for tax purposes.
That last part I believe is the second to the last page.
Right.
That's 106 section eight.
So the.
So the way that this program is intended to work is that it provides a incentive.
For those who are not.
Cleaning up their property.
To do so.
If they do not then they.
They have an increase rate.
And the sooner they can get that done there is a.
I guess the incentive now if the four chooses not.
To have it as an incentive program and just to do it as a, I don't want to say, punitive, but to say that to remove the, the incentive portion from it, then we could rewrite that to take that portion out. And so then it would only be if the person is, you know, there, if they're, get them in the higher assessment rate and then move everything else once they come back into compliance.
Because I see in the beginning for those that are primary residents of that dwelling, we're not, we are giving me the, the option to clean that property up before it goes into a blightest as I think you're to.
But to, to me, it says the ones that are, the ones that are deemed blighted and they're not primary owner, that means they're investment properties and I just don't believe we should be giving.
In centers to those who are chosen not to take care and clean up our, our county for our citizens and it goes back into the whole beautification, a comments that have been made as well as as well tonight.
So yes, be the, it is not intended to apply to single family residents. So we are not, so the board is not putting a blight tax on on the citizens, it is intended to apply to those who are not.
And I'm going to try to read the actual language there that.
I am missing where that is but yes, it does not apply to the, it doesn't apply to single family.
Yeah, correct. And if you do choose to remove that, which is a policy decision from this board that poor can be taken out so that there, it doesn't go back.
If there isn't an incentive, it's just if they're blighted, they get paid, they pay this amount and when they're done that goes back goes back to the regular.
And for me, I'd like that to remove what's the language say.
Shelby eligible for decrease in the rate of county.
Advalor and taxation by applying a factor of 0.2 to the county millage rate applied to the property so that such property shall be taxed and a lower millage rate.
Then the millage rate generally applied in the county or otherwise provided by general law.
And that's the language that I would like to be striking from there.
We can do what we can do is remove.
We can remove our section 90-106 in its entirety.
And then recottify it so that section 107 will become 106 and we'll just change the change the title of it too.
So maybe it might make sense for me to take the board's direction.
Pull it from the agenda for today and we bring it back to you all if you're next meeting.
With with changing because obviously it will no longer be a tax incentive program or moving that part out.
Changing it to having a appropriate name, taking out the portion from 106 and bringing it back with something that you all can look at.
Well, do we need to vote on that?
Yeah, we need to vote.
Because we need to vote.
Commission.
You made the motion correct.
Yes.
Motion for order that's 2024 to 53 is recented.
I moved that to be recented.
To approve it.
There was your motion to approve correct.
Right.
And then we've on the need of another motion.
It's second to that.
Oh, we need to second to that.
So is that motion.
Second.
Is there a second?
Second.
Any questions?
Doesn't favor.
Aye.
Opposed.
Is unanimous.
Now is there a motion to remove it from the agenda?
Yes.
I move that.
We remove.
I don't.
I've lost it now.
2024 dash 253 from the agenda and it's entirety.
Until.
That's meeting.
Yes.
I don't think that's.
No.
I believe so.
That's correct.
No.
Second.
or two, and to otherwise perform all access
necessary to accomplish the intended
of this resolution to provide an effective data
of this resolution and for all the purposes.
So, I'll make the motions there, so I can.
So, I can turn the motion.
How's that, Ken?
Any questions?
Yes.
The question is, what is this?
What are they doing to us?
No, no, no, no, no.
No, no.
Thank you.
Sir, Mr. Chairman, members of the board.
Commissioner Hamburg.
So, to answer your question, so going back,
the board entered into an initial agreement,
a couple years ago, for a phase one transit study,
which would look at alternative transit means in lieu
of the murder system, personal rapid transit
was really kind of the focus of that in and around
Hart'sville Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The county was a party to that phase one study,
which was a $350,000 transit study.
In addition to that, there was a phase two transit study
that was done by the community improvement
districts, both the airport south and airport west.
That was an additional $150,000 study that developed
a conceptual design for an automated transit network,
kind of similar to Uber on a dedicated roadway
that individuals can can bring forth as needed.
As a result of the second study, the CIDs put out
an RFP for a vendor to come in and design
a pilot automated transit network in and around Hart'sville, Jackson.
They did that, they have selected a vendor,
which is a company by the name of Glideways.
I believe out of Sacramento, California,
to come in and build what would be a pilot automated transit network
over at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.
So the proposed system would run from the parking lot
at the arena to the parking lot at the Georgia International
Convention Center to the Scott train station and then back again.
The cost for this is roughly $18 million.
10 million of that has been pledged by Marta.
The other $8 million is coming from the developer of the system
themselves, as part of the pilot.
And then there's a secondary $3 million coming also from Marta
to further study that particular pilot.
And then look at its expansion, if successful,
to further points around the airport.
So for that 10 million that would go directly
to the automated transit network, that includes
them coming in, designing it, the testing phase of it,
and then if it's not successful, the decommissioning of it.
So it would basically be taken down and done away with.
So what this agreement is asking the board to do
is does it want to sign on and become a part to an amendment
to the initial agreement where essentially you would be giving
your blessing to draw down the 10 million from the Marta system?
That's part of this pilot.
Is that correct, Joe?
Pretty much it.
Yeah, the original agreement did not talk about how the money
was going to be spent.
This talks about how much it is.
It does provide, again, a two groups one that is the group
that you all point or have a body to talk about how the plan
is going to be done and then the technical group.
So you all will have a voice in how the money will be spent.
OK, because right now, no, no, no, no.
No, it's the each party to this agreement will have a person who
represents the respective of Marta's, your Marta appointees.
To the attorney's point, man, the agreement anticipates the establishment
of two committees.
There's a governance committee which is comprised of the signature parties
to the agreements of Marta and the municipalities.
Marta gets two votes.
Everyone else gets a vote and that the technical working group committee
is there to kind of look at the overall design of the pilot
and make recommendations to the governance committee,
but their recommendations are non-binding.
So the governance committee can choose to take that or discard that based
off whatever that recommendation may be.
To the attorney's point, also, there is a draw-down schedule in the agreement,
which may be in your packet that kind of lays out how and when these
monies are due to be transferred to the vendor.
OK.
Can you?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
I want to, I have a question.
Yeah.
Okay.
Is this money coming from our one-sense sales tax number one?
That's the first question.
Do you want me to answer, as you can get an answer?
OK.
So as it's laid out in the agreement,
the funding is identified as Marta Grant funds.
And talking with the CID director,
it was requested from the CIDs that federal transit dollars
not be used toward this program.
So in our estimation, that would leave system dollars
that would be leveraged for the program.
System dollars being those dollars that are put in by everybody
that's a part of the Marta system.
So to answer your question, a portion of our one-sense sales tax
would be used to fund the pilot.
Now, if you re-back, that was not the agreement.
Years ago, and even when we agreed on this, so OK.
So OK, you answered that.
How would this benefit Clayton County?
Because you name places that it would go from one location
to another location.
And how would this benefit our CIDs?
Well, that location is in Clayton County.
How would this benefit our CIDs?
So as I said, the pilot will be built over in college part
at the Convention Center and adjacent to the arena.
Initially, the only three places this system goes
is the arena, the Convention Center, and the Skytrain.
So unless you're accessing one of those three,
it's not part of the Marta system.
It's a pilot that's being studied and may or may not be a part
of Marta system moving forward.
So is there an initial direct benefit to Clayton County citizens
and some of them depending on the results of the pilot?
There could be a further expansion that loops the airport,
but we're talking many millions of dollars to make that happen.
I'm using the one sense that I'll focus on paying into this.
A portion there, obviously, yes, ma'am.
Question, an additional question.
Would this study include determining whether or not this pilot program
or future program would connect to the bus rapid transit
that has already scheduled to come to Clayton County
and connect the bus rapid transit to the airport?
So I'm not a 100% sure of what the additional study Marta
is going to be conducting.
We'll look at, I can tell you that the initial study
that was done as part of phase one and phase two
of the original MOU looked at the potential
for an automated transit network or personal rapid transit
as this is and the potential for a collector loop
that would go basically all the way around
HeartSville Jackson International Airport.
When that was done, I don't think bus rapid transit was a formal thing yet
because we were in the middle of transitioning
from the rail discussion to bus rapid transit.
So I don't think that initial study would have made that connection now
if Marta looks at personal rapid transit
and how it's going to interact with other new machinations of the system
then they're very well maybe that looked to that,
but we don't have anything that really lays out
that other $3 million study and what exactly are they going to be looking at?
Personally, I don't think we have enough information
because from the information we have,
I do not want to commit Clayton County to this.
We don't know what we're committing to
and it doesn't seem like it's going to affect our citizens.
We want some of this and we're paying money out too.
We want our citizens to benefit from that.
Yes, ma'am. Well, specifically what you're committing to
is you would be concurring to
Marta and this vendor, glideways pulling their $18 million dollars together in building a pilot to study whether or not personal rapid transit functions.
The technology that's being used is not, I don't think it's actually functional anywhere in the United States.
So we're kind of one of three or four test areas that this company and other rapid transit companies are looking at
to try to build these systems and see how they function.
But to your point, as far as a benefit of does this interact with the current Marta system, the answer to that is no.
And that's because it is a pilot program.
And it is very limited in what it does and what it's going to measure.
Right? So, you know, as far as being able to gauge ridership between the convention center and the terminals at Hart'sville Jackson, we don't know that because it's not going to the terminal.
So it's it's just looking at kind of how does this technology function is there a demand for it.
Right? So, so it's going to be somewhat limited in what it tells us other than we're going to build it and see how it functions.
And actually, if I people wouldn't be using that anyway, if we were to go to the GRCC building, whatever we're going to drive, we're not going to go to the airport, take a shuttle over to the build it.
I think let me say this and my board position on the air tropless.
When we looked at this, it was simply for the purpose of creating a pilot program to see the feasibility and whether or not it would be applicable to go around the airport and connect to some other catalytic sites around the airport.
As we build out mountain view area, as we build out some of the other locations where you would get into a personal pod vehicle, and it would take you directly to that location.
So, for instance, if there's a larger scale system, you can technically get on a personal pod from their port to say the international terminal and take that directly into the mountain view area.
The mountain view area where we're going to have some major development.
And that's a nonstop system where right now you see the BRT and even the buses and trains have those stops.
This would be a nonstop, but at the end of the day, it's a test program.
Money would be allocated to see how it works, how feasible it is, and to a track, because it is catching on throughout this country.
We went to San Diego, he says, I think it's San Diego.
Yeah, and they have one of maybe two only test tracks in the country.
And correct me from wrong, initially the discussion was on bringing a test track.
So this is kind of moving away from bringing that test track to now we study of it.
And in theory, yes, this technology was not here the last 10 years.
We understand that.
Technology is now here in this growing.
The question becomes, is, can we take this back to Marta and say, look, give us some more details about how we're going to go.
Because in my mind, what's going to take place if it is feasible, it will begin looping on the north side of the airport, not the south side.
And that's what I don't want that, but we need to know what are going to be some direct benefits to Clayton County, so that we can economically begin to prosper for that.
Yes, sir, but I think you're 100% correct.
And technically, this is a test track, right?
Because it's limited in its scope and it's limited in where it runs and how it runs and even to an extent the demand, right?
Because if you think about it, if you drive to an event at the arena and you park at the arena, you're just going to walk into the arena.
So, and if you're going to to the sky train to go to the airport, I don't know how many folk park at the arena to hop it to the sky train to go to the airport.
So, I think some of the questions we had just from a pure return on an investment standpoint is, okay, so if the system was to get built out at some point down the road, then for those millions of dollars that it takes to build that out,
how quick does the county or whichever mechanism funds that see some level of return on its investment?
And as you discuss those three stopping points, one is at Fulton County, one is in city of Atlanta, and one is in Clayton County.
So, I think, well, the airport.
It's not going to the airport, so it only goes wrong.
Well, there's a sky train station at the Georgia International Convention Center.
So, it goes from the arena, parking lot at the arena, about 400 feet or so to the parking lot at the Convention Center to the sky train and back.
And again, it's a test track.
Yeah, for me, I'd like to make it for more additional information.
Let me say this, and not to prolong the conversation.
But if the board remembers, we had a presentation some years ago, and I believe it was the idea that they came and was trying to sell us on the park.
So, it seems like now the whole thing has changed.
And now it's connecting, I guess, College Park, City of College Park, and some others.
But I just want to remind you all to check back and look at what was presented to us some years ago.
And in contradiction, really, to what we're being presented with now.
Anyway, just, please think about that.
So, my question is to the board.
What we need to proceed on with a board, is there a desire to take it off, and maybe have the CID or somebody here to answer some additional questions.
Might as well go ahead.
Yeah, well, motion is on the floor, but I'm not.
I'm not supporting this right now.
As with the little information or information, actually not complete information.
And all this is too many questions.
That's why I'm not prepared.
My desire is to remove it from the agenda.
Who made the motion?
Did I make it?
I'm up here.
I believe you made it sir, second and five.
All right.
I'll make the motion.
I'll make the motion, too.
It's sand.
The motion for approval.
Is there a suck?
Second.
Is there any questions?
Those are favorite.
Opposed.
All right.
Is there a motion to remove it from the agenda?
I make a motion that we move it for.
What's the number?
24-255 from the agenda.
Do you want to remove it to a certain day?
Or do you just want to remove it in general?
I'll just remove it in general.
Because we don't.
Is there a suck?
Second.
Any questions?
Those are favorite.
All right.
Those opposed.
Nice.
Three wanted passes.
And my name was for.
We should set a date for either to approve it or not.
Madam Clerk next.
Our next item is item number 25.
I'm 25.
Resolution 24-254, which is a resolution authorized in the Clayton County Board of Commissioners to conduct the hearing to determine whether any member of the development authority of Clayton County shall be removed from office.
To authorize the chief staff attorney to send notice of the hearing including the charges, location, date and time of the hearing is required by law.
To direct the clerk to record the hearing and keep a record of the hearing on file and the clerk's office to provide an effective evidence resolution and for other purposes.
It's no motion.
So move.
Sir.
Second.
Any questions?
Those are favorite.
All right.
Opposed.
Patient House.
Our next items are board appointments.
Beginning.
Let's 26.
Okay.
First board appointment is to the zone in a advisory group.
Chaught in the hallways term on the zone in a advisory group.
It's fired on August 19, 2024.
New term is for three years.
Begin it immediately.
It's fired on August 19, 2027.
Are there any recommendations?
I have a recommendation.
Just.
Commissioner Reeves.
Just.
This is a full board.
Full board.
Full board appointment.
I'm sorry.
I should say that.
Go ahead.
Commissioner Reeves.
All right.
I'd like to appoint Sydney Borger Holmes.
All right.
Is there a second?
Second.
Any questions?
Those favorite.
All right.
Opposed.
Patient House.
Nice board appointments to the motto.
Cap board.
Citizens.
Advisory board.
Lena Reeves is the new district one commissioner.
Who had to resign from the murder.
Citizens Advisory Board.
Do to be an elected.
The existing term will expire on April 20, 2025.
This is a district four recommendation.
I want to appoint Miss Ramona Bivis to the murder board.
Is there a second?
Second.
Motion.
Are there any questions?
Those are favorite.
All right.
Opposed.
Patient House.
Next.
Board.
So to a murder cab board.
Dorella.
Seren font.
resigned from the murder Citizens Advisory Board.
Existence in term will expire on April 20, 2021.
Commissioner Davis.
I believe that's district once.
Appointment.
No.
I have a recommendation.
But it's for you.
It's for you.
Well, I'm going with your recommendation.
I will.
Guess I'm going to make a recommendation.
I'd like to recommend Ms. Saniquo Boiken.
So the Martyr Citizens Advisory Board?
Is there a second?
Second.
Any questions?
Those are the favourites.
Aye.
Opposed.
Mission animals.
Next point, Minister of Library Report, Brenda Gutierrez,
term on the Library Board of Trustees of Spirits on October 19,
24 New Terms.
For three years, begin in a maybe a lean expiring on October 19,
2027 Commissioner Hamburg.
Yes, I would like to re-appoint Ms. Brenda Gutierrez.
Gutierrez.
Is there a second?
Second.
Second by Commissioner Davis and the questions?
Those are the favourites.
Aye.
Opposed.
Yes, unanimous.
All right.
The third point is to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Diane Hannes, term on a Veterans Advisory Board.
Spired on June 6, 2024 New Terms.
For four years, begin in need of lean expiring on June 6, 2028.
This is a district three appointment and medical,
just to go ahead and hold that till the second.
Second board meeting in November.
Okay.
You can be able to continue to serve in that capacity until she's in the re-appointed
or removed.
In November or until the New Person comes on board.
That should be on board November.
We have special election.
We never did a New Person come on.
Yeah.
Mr. Chitrono.
Ms. Chitrono.
Can I stay on record that Ms. Hannah does wish to be reappointed?
Okay.
Can I stay on record that Ms. Hannah does wish to be reappointed?
Yes. That would be fun.
All right.
Next board appointment is to the BZA, which is the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Kathy Robinson's term on the Board.
Expired on August 19, 2024 New Terms.
For three years, begin in need of lean expiring on August 19, 2027.
It's a full board appointment.
Anybody have any recommendations?
I would like to recommend Ms. Denise Ziggler.
Is there a second?
Second?
Any questions?
Those are favorite.
Aye.
Opposed is unanimous.
Madam Clerk, that concludes the appointments.
Next we have our zoning hearings.
Beginning with item number 32 on page 11.
Citizens may be four or just item that is considered by
law to be a zoning decision.
And each side will have ten minutes to present is case.
In the event, there's more than one speaker per side.
Speaker's must abide at their time.
In order to complete their full presentation.
Within the ten minutes time, a lot meant.
When the time runs out, the speaker will be expected to see speaking
and leave the podium area.
Applicants or citizens speaking in favor of an item shall speak first.
Applicants in zoning ordinance cases shall have the rights to reserve time,
former buttole.
Opponents of a zoning decision item shall have no rights of
or buttole.
When speaking, please remember to speak directly into the
microphone and begin by stating your name.
Address in name of any organization you represent.
Abuse us.
Profan or derogatory language will not be permitted.
All right.
You leave me.
Board members.
Tyler makes Wayne representing the.
Community development department.
I'm going to go ahead and read the first item for item thirty two.
Which is bill C two three one two zero three seven seven.
This is a conditional use request for property dislocated in a general business.
This is only district also located at fifty one fifty highway eighty five
within commissioner district two area.
This request again is for a tire sales and repair.
This particular area in regards to dislocation's proximity.
Has a mixture of uses with an industrial and commercial.
Staffs and analysis and summary for this request note stat.
There are similar uses in the area.
The applicant who is Garcia Garcia tire.
Members, LLC. It's also mentioning that they will like to use this facility to use it and have it as a car repair and tire sales.
So staff acknowledges that when we didn't receive any plans for enhancements that includes the outside of the building.
Staff also recommended plans that includes some type of driveway or drive plan that shows the base they're going to be a part of this.
We also want to note that a previous use is this has been used for a waffle house. This has been used for the enterprise car rental place.
So in consideration with the area and the best use of the property staff's recommendation for this request was denial.
That's recommendation was denial based upon staff's recommendation.
And I'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have for me and I believe the applicant may be here as well.
Is the applicant present?
All right. How would you like to proceed, Commissioner Hamburg?
Public hearing or does make a motion?
Commissioner, you can either move forward the public hearing, make a decision or you can continue whichever way you like to do.
Because I want to close it out. So I'd like to go ahead with the public hearing.
How to close it out with that public hearing?
I've got to have it.
All right. At this time we're having a public hearing on this matter.
If there anyone here who like to speak in favor of applicants request please come forward.
Anymore, let's speak in favor of anybody in opposition to anybody opposed.
Commissioner Hamburg.
Yes. I move that we deny.
DOC-2312-03730.
Is there a second? Second? Any questions?
Those are the favourites.
I post. It is unanimous.
Next, we have item 33.
Okay.
All right.
Charmin and commissioners, the item, the next item, is another condition that you request.
I'll read it for the record for item 33.
That's BLC.
Two four zero five zero four two four.
This is for condition used for truck service center.
Specifically truck detailing and wash for property located at 3060.
Lee's Mill Road and Forest Park.
The applicant is big registration LLC.
Staff's recommendation was approval with conditions.
The zone advisory group recommended to deny this request.
Shortly after that meeting, a September 30th, we received the notice to withdraw.
This request from the applicant.
So, I'll tell her the first.
We formally did receive that notice that they wish to not to continue this venture.
So, may I ask why we put it on here?
Because the zone advisory group is set to date.
And then this board will have to accept that withdrawal or deny the request.
Or approve.
If you wish.
Let's do that.
Okay.
So, I would like to go to the applicant.
You didn't see what the applicant wants to request it.
To withdraw.
All right.
So, now was it a possibility of them coming back.
We called the board or whatever.
Because I don't want to go to that process of having to pay again and also.
Okay.
So, the code establishes that if it's denied at the wait a year.
If it is withdrawn, there will have six months before the submit a process again.
Okay.
So, I just recommend that we that it be withdrawn.
Okay.
So, I recommend you accept the right.
That we accept the withdrawal request from the applicant.
For B.O.C. 2405-04424.
Is that a sucker?
Second.
Commissionaries.
Are there any questions?
Those will favor aye.
Aye.
Opposed.
Yes.
Number 34 is next on the agenda.
All right.
Moving along.
I don't number 34 is B.O.C. 2406-0431.
This again is a conditional use request within Commissioner District 1 is area.
The request is by Grand Luxora LLC for a CEP for a special events facility.
Located at 3056 Ample Block Road, Unit 1-1-1.
An yellowwood Georgia.
The property is zone playing unit development.
And it has a mixed use destination.
The applicant has submitted information that they're wishing to use.
The unit at 1-1-1-1 and they'll use the existing parking layout for those who are not maybe familiar.
This is a suggestion next to the Walmart.
So zone advisory group heard this request.
That's recommendation for this request was approval.
With the strict and condition.
The zone advisory group recommended approval of this request of one condition.
That the applicant must.
Excuse me.
With two conditions.
Excuse me.
The applicant must provide a shared parking agreement with the property owner.
And condition number two.
The condition is permeate will be avoided.
It dissolved upon new ownership of a business which will require a new ownership by a new condition
Use permit.
I'd be happy to ask you any questions and I believe the applicant may be here to ask your questions as well.
Is the applicant present?
Please come forward.
Please state your name for us.
Good evening.
If you would like to save any minutes where we're about to share somebody.
Be opposed to your request.
Usually two minutes or something like that.
What that allows you to do is come back up if somebody says they don't want it.
Okay.
Good evening.
My name is for need of James Whaley.
Put eight minutes on the clock.
I was talking to somebody.
Go ahead.
Thank you.
Go ahead.
Proceed.
Oh, I'm for need of James Whaley.
I'm for that.
No.
Just tell us what you're requesting.
Oh, my request is for a conditional use permit for the for a event center at 356 Amphalbrot Row in L1 Georgia.
It is next to Walmart area.
The zoning advisory group acts for share parking agreement.
That was submitted.
I'm not sure who hasn't.
But it was submitted.
So that's all.
Okay.
I'm nervous.
Now you're fine.
If that's all you, you would like to say a reference to your request that would be fine.
Okay.
So at this time, we're going to have a public hearing.
Is there anybody here who might speak in favor of applicants request?
Anyone like speaking out in favor of anybody in opposition to anybody opposed?
Oh, okay.
Commissioner Reyes, how would you like to proceed?
I would like to proceed with a motion to approve with the conditions.
All right.
Are you in grants with the conditions?
You already submitted one.
So the other one you're good with as well, right?
Yes.
All right.
I'll make a second.
The motion.
Are there any questions?
Those are favor.
Aye.
Opposed.
Thank you.
All right. Next item is item 35.
Item number 35 is BLC-2407-0434.
This is a modification of a side plan for proposal
Partmen complex located at 4276 Wimson Road in Ellowood, Georgia.
Again, this is an initiated item for this property for this located in the PUD,
LWPD area, which has been designated for multifamily use.
This petition went forward to the Zonavizer group with a note to withdraw.
Staff will forward over a doubt of withdraw to this board as well.
As the applicant has made a formal notification to withdraw the request.
Commissioner Reyes, how would you like to proceed?
Just as with the last petition we had, you can move forward with a hearing,
public hearing on it, or you can accept the make a motion to accept
that withdraw and that would allow them to possibly possibly bring it back within six months.
But if you deny it, I think that in now they would have a year.
It would take them a year to bring it back.
I'd like to make a motion to accept their withdraw.
All right, is there a sign?
Thank you.
Those are favor aye.
Opposed.
Any of those unanimously?
All right. Next item on the agenda item 36.
Item 36 is BLC2408-0439.
This is a modification of a side plan specific for property located in the LWPUD.
With the request for a review of the side plan,
consideration the height increase of modifications for proposed data center,
located in district one.
The applicant is TA Realty for approval again for the side plan for
property located at 4350 East Towners Church Road.
Again, to mention that the property has been designated for the use of a data center.
Within the requirements of the code and conditions of that pud,
it requires that all non-residential developments come before
this body for consideration before the side development process can commence.
In regards to that, there are recommendations in terms of changes to the conditions of
the zoning that this board may grant.
Staff's recommendation was for approval with conditions.
The Zonevirus Regroup recommended approval with conditions in our
read those conditions for the record.
Number one, an environmental compliance letter shall be submitted,
and review prior to the issuance of the Land of Service permit.
Condition number two, the side plan, excuse me, the side shall be fence,
the plan substation shall be adequately screened and buffered.
Condition number three, a meeting with district one commissioner
and a community must be completed prior to the Board of Commission's meeting.
I want to make note, the condition of a four states,
noise levels do not exceed 65 decibels during the hours of 7 p.m. to 11 a.m.
at the property line.
Condition number five, a sustainable water system shall be installed.
And number six, maximum roof height shall remain 50 feet.
But before we close that, it's want to make known of the modifications that are being proposed for
you all this evening.
I want to start with number five.
Specifically, the Languishes state enclosed water loop system shall be installed.
And that's to replace sustainable water system.
And that's the clarification of what exactly that means and the intent of that.
Lastly, with the discussions of condition number four,
we have a new proposed condition.
And I want to make note, I want to make note of that.
New language that cleans or clarifies the language on the decibels for the property.
And it should read that a nighttime no person shall excuse me.
No person shall permit or operate or calls.
Any source of sound to create a sound level in a residential zone or within any residential building during the hours of 11 p.m.
and access of 55 decibels or 10 decibels above ambient level, whichever is more.
When measured at or outside the property boundary,
B, daytime no person shall permit or operate or calls.
Any source of sound to create a sound level in a residential zone or within a residential building during the hours of 7 a.m.
and 11 p.m.
and access of 60 decibels to 10 decibels above ambient level, whichever is more.
When measured at or outside the property line,
and again, this condition is dimension to clarify.
Clean up that particular condition as it's been our research for other standards that have been practiced around the region.
And those are the conditions regarding that petition.
I'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have for that.
Is the petition a present?
Please come forward.
Please take your name and whether or not you would like to reserve any minutes for a rubbed.
Yes, sir.
Jordan Edwards 46 to a piece tree road.
Atlanta 30319.
I would like to reserve any amount that I have left over after off the end.
And you got to see how to hit a time.
Okay.
Five.
Okay.
Set a timer at five.
Go ahead, sir.
Sorry.
Yes.
So this is a request for the.
Sight plan amendment, or it's sorry that the Sight plan approval and zoning modification for the 34.68 acres at 4350 East
Center's Church Road. I'm representing TA Realty, the applicant for these requests. And y'all
probably be familiar with the property. This was zoned just in 2023, not long ago, with the
LN would pod. This specific property was specifically designated for the data center use in the
pod approval. So the use itself is not something that we need to change tonight. We're
only asking for the two things that Mr. Swain already mentioned. So these are some of the conditions
from that LN would put approval. You see the condition number three that I've highlighted is the
Board of Commissioners approval of the Sight plan, which is why we're here. And then also for mixed use and
non-residential standards, the maximum height there's 50 feet we're asking for relief from that to increase our
building's height. For the Sight plan, this is from the materials that y'all have already reviewed. We are
proposing 378,000 square feet of data center use. That's based on the amount of electricity that
was the power has committed to providing for this specific development. They have indicated that more power may
also be available. So if and when that power is available, we've also provided for going up to a total of
725,000 square feet. The building itself would be two stories. If that base two is developed, then we would not need to change the
footprint of the building. We would just populate the second floor of the building. So at two floors, the building will
stand 56 feet tall up to the roof. They will have elevator bulkhead and chilling equipment on top of the roof,
which we propose to screen from view from the ground from the roads with a parapet wall. And the top of the
parapet wall goes up to 76 feet. And that's why we're requesting for that zoning modification to increase the
height of the building from 50 to 76. It's mostly the parapet wall to screen the equipment on the roof.
Last thing I want to point out about the site plan is that our main entrance is on East Tanner's Church Road on the
southwest side of the property. There is a second point of access on Williamson Road that is only four required
emergency access vehicles. So that's going to be gated, closed, locked during all normal operations of the building.
We did submit a couple of renderings of the proposed development. This is a view from Williamson Road.
So what we're going to do most of all is trying to screen it from view as much as possible with good looking vegetation trees.
This is a view from the south from East Tanner's Church Road. Again, I want to make sure that we have as much vegetation as possible.
Well, trees that can be saved will be saved and where trees can not be saved when we plan.
Data centers themselves are very passive uses of land. There's a small office component but outside that there are just rooms of computer
servers. So the operations here do not involve a lot of truck trips at all during normal operations.
No emissions or fumes. Very few employees. That means even few automobile trips.
If this will be a closed water system. So once the operation is not going to use a lot of water.
And normal operations are very quiet. So we're not going to produce a lot of loud noises. We've already submitted that conditional language to mandate that the
North of the other is that the pipeline be adhered to. We're going to have a problem with that.
Then the last thing I want to point out is the tax benefit of this development.
The proposal that TA Realty has put forward will increase the value of the property by billions of dollars.
That obviously will make a big difference to the county's tax revenue to the school's tax revenue.
So it's a very significant number.
Staff and as only a budget group recommended approval to you.
There were two conditions that we wanted to make note of. One was the one about sound.
Mr. Jones already done that.
I didn't want to point out that the day time hours.
I heard 60 but 65 is sort of the industry standard.
I'm just want to make a note of that.
And also one to point out also that there is redundant power here at the site.
So in case of emergency when power is cut, which is not likely to happen.
But then emergency generators do kick on as an emergency situation.
Sound level will probably be exceeded.
All right, second time is up.
At this time, you will have five minutes for a rebuttal at the end.
We don't have any time for those who might want to speak in favor.
This is a town. It's an open meeting.
This time, anyone like speak in opposition to it.
Please come forward.
My name is Joseph Bridges.
I live in the grant forest subdivision, which is about 500 feet of a Williamson and Grant Road.
And I would just like to say that we have enough warehouses in the area.
I just passed one on more than come over here that's the least right now.
Been built and still right across from the post office.
And there are several other warehouses that are on occupied.
And that are truly something we don't really need in more warehouses.
And for safe reasons.
Anyone that's been down in Williamson or Grant Road knows that traffic is a concern.
There's no sidewalks.
And I personally have my own with my Roth Road several times.
So any additional traffic that's not from my guess a residential house and development should be forsaken.
Thank you.
Thank you, sir.
Anybody else?
Good evening. My name is Donna Mullins.
I live in an incorporated envelope, Clayton County.
This is a DBS major reader.
While he was speaking, as has it ever got was 42.
That's 60 or above or 10 above.
There are many reasons why the data center should not go there.
I've written you, I've written each of you.
I've written the planning department.
I've written everybody but God.
I didn't have his email.
So I didn't write him.
But he knows him hard.
And he knows that.
And you know that you have seen me here many, many times.
Fighting for the benefit of my community.
There is no benefit whatsoever to the Ellenwood community to have this data center.
I visited the data center the other day.
It was a repurposed building that used to be the Sears Distribution Center
where there was already development there.
So they did not have to take away 34 acres of green space
and create a large carbon footprint.
It was already there and available.
For the closed loop system what I found out is that once the initial 3 to 5 million gallons
are brought in in order to substantiate and keep those levels.
That cooling system evaporates.
So there's going to be about 100,000 gallons a day
that are probably going to be needed to keep that cooling system on the roof,
making allowed noise.
What type of effect is that going to have on the Clayton County water system?
Y'all know we have a renowned water system.
I mean we are nationally recognized because of our water system.
Let's not let a data center destroy it for a couple of dollars.
And I want to remind you again about democracy.
We voted you in to protect us.
I wrote you all again today reminding you of how inefficient
that this would be to put the status in our end
and that there are over 1,000 represented homeowners
and individuals in Ellenwood that do not want that.
And at the democracy we would win.
I hope that you will deny this.
Thank you.
Anybody else like to speak non-solution to Mr. Chairman?
Mr. Garmin?
Madam Clerk, Mickey Garberon Incorporated Rex Georgia.
Even though I live in Rex, Georgia and this facility is going up
in Ellenwood, these people are my neighbors.
If I don't help defend them, how can I ask them to help defend me in a time of need?
Now what I'm going to say is about the noise and the quality of life here.
And if they build the center and that noise goes beyond the decibels,
are they going to come in here and shut it down and tear down the building?
Of course not.
Are any of these gentlemen sitting behind here?
Live here. Of course not.
They come somewhere else and representing someone else.
We live here and that's who you need to consider.
And as far as that money goes,
there'll be other better ways to spend it.
Remember that Mr. Dickens, the mayor of Atlanta,
doesn't allow data centers anywhere around the now walkway around Atlanta
because of the noise and unsightliness.
And we're going to allow it here.
Of course not.
Thank you very much.
Yes, ma'am.
Kathy Williams, Kathy Williams, Ellen Wood, Williamson Road.
Also, we need to remember that you're also going there also going to be missing with water, water levels.
There's underground water on that property.
The houses on Williamson Road are on wells.
What's going to happen when they start blasting, building and I don't have water.
What's going to happen then?
Also, there's a, is fed by, there's a lake at the mobile home community.
There's also fed by that water.
I'm projecting in a few years that I will be without a whale in that mobile home community
will be without a lake.
Thank you.
Hello, I'm Trishana Wright.
I am a resident in the village crossing neighborhood.
I'm also a part of the H.O.A.
We had a chance to speak with the Galaway group who's representing T.A.
Realty and they mentioned some benefits to the community that they could provide.
But with that aside, I'm grateful that that was on something they're willing to do.
But with that aside, the remaining land that's there, we really want to be able to see something that is beneficial to the Ellen Wood part.
Even though we're looking at this as an investment to the community or to the county, I should say,
it's not necessarily benefiting us directly as residents.
With the remaining land, if we are trying to move forward with this, I would ask that we look at how we use the rest of the plots that are available,
so that we're not in a situation where we're left with something else that's not benefiting us.
And now we have a land plot that's not fully developed.
We're seeing all these trucks just sitting there and this is just more introduction of something that we're not looking forward to see.
I would also ask if you could look at just making sure that this is, look at how it's impacting our quality of life, our home values,
and what we are truly getting here by putting something like this in that space.
Anybody else like speaking opposition to it?
Hello, my name is Sean Sawyer. I just want to say in opposition to this.
Oh, I'm sorry. It's Clayton County.
I don't live in the area, however, the gentleman did speak about the school systems.
I actually have a child that goes to our school systems.
And although there may be some benefit, my son speaks like very highly of Clayton County Water.
Like he comes home, he is like, my is better than Desani.
I think Clayton County Water came to his elementary school.
He's now in high school, he goes to Jonesboro High School.
He will be only best watching.
But he speaks proudly about Clayton County Water today.
So if there is any effect and I mean, any negative effect, I will speak in opposition to this.
Thank you. Thank you. Anybody else? Anybody else?
Good evening, Mr. Chair and Commissioners.
My concern has to do, Erica Caines, unincorporated Clayton County.
My concern is that as we are having development in the community,
I'm not against development overall, but I'm asking that we plan mindfully for the tax dollars
that are supposed to be coming from these developments.
There are needs in this county for things like multi-use trails for alternative transportation.
We're getting a bunch of new housing developments.
We should...
Some how tie or earmarked the proposed tax dollars to improvements that we can see as residents of the county so that our schools get a better reputation so that our neighbors can travel without being stuck in traffic so that people who want to bike or run or walk can have safe trails to travel on and things like that.
So this is not in opposition. So to speak, but it is a plea for the board to let us know as residents, I'm sorry that one is going to go.
Your time is up. Thank you.
All right, sir. You have five minutes for a meeting.
Sure. Thank you. And I will try to be quick and get to as many of those I can.
First of all, you know, about the use of the data center itself, the use is already approved.
This board approved that use in 2023. So what we hear tonight is just the site plan itself, and for that zoning modification that we requested.
About sound, the figures that were put forward to you by the zoning advisory group in that condition are maximums.
That's not are not numbers that the citizens are going to go out and that's number we're going to hit.
Those are maximums that most of the time we're not going to hit. Those are safeguards that are widely accepted throughout many, many municipalities and counties around the Atlanta area and nationally.
So those are not numbers that we made up those are standard numbers.
As far as the tax revenue, the building itself is specially designed to be a data center and it by itself will cost billions of dollars to develop.
It can't repurposing an existing building for what this site will be is not possible because of what goes into the shell of the building and the other infrastructure and there in.
The equipment that is put into it after development is minimum doubling the value of the property all over again.
So the amount that goes into building the building, that same number again is going to be invested with the technology that goes on the inside at minimum.
That's the conservative number.
As far as water, the county is going to be washing this very close as we go through site development.
We're going to have to check all of the county's development boxes.
They're not going to let us affect the water supply to any homes in the area.
That's not going to happen and the county wouldn't let it happen either.
This facility is not going to emit any sort of pollutants into the water system.
It doesn't emit sound, fumes, noises, gas, and oxygen materials.
It doesn't have any sort of chemical materials that are going to be emitted.
So safety of the water is also not a concern.
Lastly, someone mentioned Mayor Dickens in Atlanta in the Beltline and they did put in a data center ordinance around the Beltline.
But that is a pedestrian centric walkway that is lined with shops and outdoor dining and eating.
That's not the situation here.
And this property we have a warehouse across the street on one side.
A warehouse very near to this and other side, 675 is our southern border.
So it is a different, very different sort of area.
The sound levels out the property right now are probably in the 50 to 60 decibels.
Just right now, when it's just trees, that's the ambient noise level.
And what we know is that we're not going to, we're willing to keep it at that ambient level that's existing right now with those centers that we gave to earlier.
So with that, we ask that you go to approve this night with those changes that we mentioned to sound level.
Also, we'd do ask you to increase the height maximum to 76 feet.
Thank you sir.
Commissioner Reyes.
Yeah, motion force.
We're going to question questions.
Any questions?
Yeah, yeah.
They can ask their question.
I have a question.
So it sounds like in 2023.
And we approved the dataset.
Right.
Within the Ellenwood peat planning.
Right.
In the put it.
Right.
So there was not like we are stopping it from coming, right?
It's already been agreed upon.
Is that correct?
Mr. McSwan.
Yes.
It's already been approved.
They want modifications to this structure.
As it relates to the height, so forth.
Chairman, you are correct.
We're speaking displayed on your screen here says that that is a permitted use.
However, again, if it's not a residential use, it has to come before this body for consideration for sight development.
Any other questions from Mr. McSwan?
I have questions for.
The T.A.
Realty.
Okay.
Let's get a motion.
So I make a motion to approve BLC2406-0431 with the conditions as modified by Mr. Swain for the
SIX conditions.
Sorry.
I was on the wrong number.
Sorry.
Approve BLC2408-0439 with the conditions including item 4 around noise between 7am and 11pm as well as
the modification to condition 5 and I want to make note that condition 3 has been
completed.
That is not a motion.
All right.
That's not a motion.
All right.
Making the motion with the zoning board and staff conditions,
modifications to item 4, item 5 and modification to item 6 for the variant for the height
variants up to 75 feet.
76.
Mr. McSwan.
Okay.
So the way I'm going to read this is with the removal of one condition and that condition has
been met.
So I'll read these as discussed.
That one and environmental compliance letter shall be submitted and reviewed prior to the
plan of service permit.
Condition number 2, the site shall be fence, the plan of station shall be adequate
screen and buffered.
Again, item number 3, or scratch and so the new number 3 would be the language issued in regards
to the nighttime and daytime.
Ordnance updated modification requirements of the decibels.
And condition number 4 would be that it calls water loose system shall be installed.
And condition number 5 would be the maximum roof height remained.
That to be shall be at 76 feet.
So those will be the conditions but the corrections modifications.
Okay.
And the petitioner agrees to these conditions.
Correct.
What do you all the way on behalf of TA?
Yes.
We do have a great to those conditions.
Okay.
And the noise was the one we said was good.
Yes.
Thank you very much.
Yes.
Okay.
Commissioner Reeves motion is for approval.
With the conditions as read by.
Mr. McSwain is there a subject.
I'll second the motion.
Are there any questions?
I do.
Who is the primary company that will be running this data center?
Will that be TA relative or will that be another vendor?
TA is going to develop and own the building.
They will have another end user of the data center once is operational.
Those end the final end user has not been ultimately decided yet.
It's one of a very small number of household names.
As a technology company.
They can't disclose that yet.
But it's a name that everybody is familiar with.
Okay.
Will there be any towers on this property?
No telephone towers and towers on this property.
No.
And what's the purpose of increasing the height of this building?
To 76 feet.
Right.
So the roof of the building is going to be 56 feet.
So that's the two story building be 56 feet to the roof.
On top of the roof there is going to be equipment that's used for cooling.
The computer service on the inside.
To screen that from view.
The TA is proposing to put a parapet wall around the perimeter of the roof.
And that stands up to 76 feet tall.
So the way that Clayton County zoning ordinance reads.
Paracet walls are counted as part of the building structure height.
So that's the height.
Okay.
And will you be going down?
Any underground?
A lot of data centers to be.
Go underground as well.
Will you all be doing that?
No sir.
It's a ground level and then one story above ground level.
Okay.
And how many employees do you anticipate?
40 to 50?
That's an extremely large data center for 40 to 50 employees.
That is exactly true.
We're actually also requesting a variance to reduce the number of required parking spots.
Because everything I've seen the average number at a data center from 5 to 30.
And we're talking about 40 at beginning.
Okay.
As they conserved of number, yes sir.
Okay.
As the process or industry grows.
I know right now you're talking about cooling by water sources.
Will there be any movement to cool by hydrogen?
Chris, do you want to?
Sure.
This is Chris Trottman from TA Realty.
Good evening.
He said my name is Chris.
I'm an engineer, electrical engineer by background.
I just wanted to speak for a brief moment about the cooling system.
To your point there.
At the moment there's no real hydrogen technology.
I'm aware for cooling.
But just did just want to touch on the actual cooling system.
When we refer to a closed loop system.
That means you will not be evaporating water on a database.
It's we will fill it up initially.
And that will be a closed loop.
Under almost no circumstances will be needing more water for our cooling system.
But the lifecycle of that closed loop is what time frame?
Yeah.
Twenty years.
Fifty years.
Before it has to be refilled.
Even after five years.
Yeah.
Maybe we'll cycle it after ten years or something like that.
It's a long time.
And as far as.
So you're not going to.
Georgia power will not build an additional grid.
You all are speaking about building a.
There will be some substation on site.
Substation on site.
Sure.
Which will be source by Georgia power.
Correct.
Okay.
Yeah.
There's a transmission line.
You can see on the site plan.
To our east.
And so that we will effectively tap those lines.
Those will come into the substation.
Next to the building.
Okay.
Any other questions?
No.
I don't have that.
Those are favor.
Aye.
Opposed.
Nay.
Three water passes.
Our next item is item number thirty seven.
Aye.
I don't number thirty seven.
SBLC24080442.
This is a conditional use request.
This is located for property at thirty two hundred and
South Park Boulevard.
The applicant is about a law P.C.
Who is requesting this conditional use request.
But then the heavy industrial zoning district.
And the property is located has twenty five acres.
And it is located in commissioner once district.
This particular property.
Disport.
Did hear a request.
And the previous month on this area.
Just to note that this property is not part of the.
No one does not have the enough income for the.
Some other improvements.
This is part of the.
And the applicant is requesting to.
Develop a warehouse facility for cold foodARRate.
Staff acknowledges that this area has been develop to include in industrial uses.
And did not see that there are against anything to the area.
regards to this particular request.
Staff's recommendation for this particular condition
or use was approval with conditions.
The Zone Advisory Group recommended approval
with one condition that one, the tree line adjacent
to the residential zone property shall be remained
understood at the minimum width of 400 feet.
I just want to make note for the record to staff
would recommend to strike that condition
as our code does have requirements that will protect
the buffering for land design requirements
for industrial property.
So with that, the recommendation is approval. No conditions, there's forward to you all. I'd be happy to answer any questions that you have for staff regarding status requests.
Let's see the applicant present. Please come forward.
I'd like to reserve two minutes per minute.
Second time we're at eight and please proceed. You know the drill, my name.
I know it. Thank you. Good evening, commissioner. It's great to be with you all again, Josh Brownie.
Terry about a law PC through 5.62. Have a shame. I know it's like in Tucker, Georgia. Here on behalf of the applicant.
I'm also joining this evening behind me by Scott McGarty and Will Greer, who are with BBP chill, who represent the applicant.
Do a short presentation for you all this evening just to hit the highlights for you. We'll get that up here in just a moment.
But essentially, essentially, what we're requesting is a conditional use permit to allow for a warehouse that's capable of cold storage, but also ambient temperature storage.
We're looking to build the warehouse in an established 352 acre master plan industrial part.
And so we think our use will fit right in with the surrounding industrial uses that are already established in the area.
Yeah, just one moment.
So just a moment while we get the presentation pulled up.
Essentially to elaborate on our request though.
Some other businesses that are already in the industrial part include Brandsmark USA at Lann of Distribution Center,
ATL Freight.com, FedEx Ground, CXO logistics and many more similar distribution style uses that we're looking to basically model ourselves after.
So the picture you see on the top of your screen, that's the property, the yellow hair was pointing to it.
I think you see in purple going to the north and northwest, that is the heavy industrial zoning district that the county has placed on this area.
That's really showing where this industrial park is located.
We are kind of in the back end of that industrial park, one of the last, if not the last parcel to be established with the industrial use here.
The picture you see on the bottom, you can see the parcel highlighted with a location marker there.
And if you look just to the north, you can see all the other warehouses that are kind of already in that industrial park.
So again, not introducing anything new as far as general use.
But what is unique is that we would have the combination of cold storage and ambient temperature storage.
So zooming in here, I've overlaid a site plan onto the parcel so you can kind of get a sense of how this would lay, how it would fit into the area.
Again, we have all of these warehouses kind of coming down here, we would just kind of be the termination warehouse for the industrial park.
Kind of covered the zoning already before we pulled this up someone to ahead and skip this side.
I've zoomed in a little bit on the site plan here to highlight a couple things to you all.
We were going to have copious amounts of landscaping around the perimeter of the property.
You can see the trees that we've shown around the parking lot as well as to the east.
And we want to highlight the east because as you saw on the zoning map, there are some residential properties immediately to the east.
And we want to make sure that we're doing all we can to protect those individuals when we bring this use.
So the original condition that was in packet stated that we needed to have a 40 foot undisturbed buffer.
And the reason we're looking to strike that condition per staff's advice is that we want to do a 50 foot buffer.
But we want to put in additional trees and a six foot tall opaque fence.
We couldn't do that if the buffer was undisturbed.
And so we want to increase it and make it a very nice, very attractive buffer and and provide the additional protection that comes from that fence.
One other thing to note that's not quite as easy to see on this plan is that there's a 30 foot drop from the base of where the fence will be down to where the property will sit.
So what that means is the property is going to be below the site line of those individuals who have their backyard right there.
With that drop in in topography with the trees and with the fence we think that we have a really effective screen between our proposed use and those uses.
So we think that this is going to not have not have a huge impact on the folks who are living nearby.
Here are just some elevations for you to show what we're proposing.
We're showing a really nice building here. We've got a couple offices on either corner of the proposed warehouse where folks will be able to come in do their business as well as process delivery and things like that.
And I think that's all I've got for you all this evening one thing I want to note about our our buffer is that we we are increasing what staff has recommended but we're also the same time complying with the zoning ordinance.
The 40 foot was a little shy.
So we brought it up so that we're meeting that standard as well as able to install all of that additional screening.
But with that I'll take any questions y'all might have.
Okay at this time we're going to have a public here and on this matter is that anyone here who would like to speak in favor of applicants request anybody like to speak in favor of anybody in opposition to anybody opposed.
So you got two minutes as if there's anything you would like to ask commissionaries.
A motion.
Nobody spoke.
Okay, I would like to make a motion for BLC for item BLC 2408-04442 or.
Approval but striking the condition from staff for the modification from the developer.
That's clear enough.
Is there a second second any other questions.
Those are favorite.
I opposed.
Yes, you know.
Next item is item 38.
Chairman of commissioners want to note item 38 is BLC 2408-04443.
This is a future land use map amendment for property located at 6857.
This is also associated with item number 39 which is BLC 2408-0444 for rezoning for the same property.
When I made mention and note that the applicant is mentioned they would like to defer this particular request or request until the November 19th Board of Commissioners meeting for for the consideration.
No, dear for me need to table it until the next meeting.
Yes.
Commissioner Reeves how would you like to.
They want to table it and take it off of the agenda until November 19th of the next.
So I make a motion to accept their.
You're going to take a motion to table.
I make a motion to table item BLC 2408-04443.
Can I make a companion motion to.
Okay, great.
And also table.
BLC 2408-044444.
Until November 19th meeting.
Yes.
All right.
Can people focus.
Yeah, because we're not going to have to hear.
Is that motion.
I'll take this off.
Make the second rather.
In questions.
Those on favor.
I oppose.
It is unanimous.
Is there a need for.
Executive session.
Yes.
On litigation personnel in real estate.
All right.
Is that motion going to exactly the session for litigation real estate and personnel.
So move.
I'll suck in the motion.
Those on favor.
All right.
Those pose.
It is unanimous.
Have a great evening everyone.
Yes.
All right.
It's the garbage.
I know.
All right.
And the same.
All right.
I'm going to kick off.
You will leave.
All right.
Yeah.
All right.
Mr. Reed.
All right.
Motion to recommend.
So move.
All right.
Opposed.
Is she unanimous.
Mr. Reed.
Please take them together.
All right.
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Against the same defendants.
Lating to the traffic incident that occurred on July 11, 2018.
Ontario Boulevard at our nearest intersection with Georgia 138.
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335,000 dollars.
And that requires dismissal of the civil action.
Civil action.
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the current on September 26, 2018 and the parking lot of the Clayton County jail and that
is in the amount of $40,000.
The next is Felicia Stewart, a settlement agreement with Felicia Stewart relating to
a automobile accident collision, which occurred on May 21, 2022.
And that is against, say, it's a lawsuit against Demetrius Blitz Christian and Clayton County
Georgia and others, and that is in the amount of $128,000 in that requires dismissal of
the civil action file number 223CV, 0131-9 in Clayton County State Court.
And finally, a settlement agreement between the county and target and that is relating to ongoing
opioid litigation, the total settlement amount is $14,000,000, but some portion of that
will be distributed based on the schedule that's been approved for distribution through various
participating political subdivisions and authorizing the chief financial officer to amend
the budget to reflect the appropriate revenue source and expenses required on the terms
of the respective agreements.
it is unanimous. Is that it? Okay, motion to adjourn. So move.
I suck it. Okay, I'll let the commissioner resuck it. That was a favourite.
All right. The pose. Is she mad?