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Our COV County Board of Commissioners meeting this September 8th, 2020.

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In lieu of an invocation this morning, we will have an invocation and that invocation be followed by the pledge, which will be led by Officer Matasif.

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He's here this morning.

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Okay, not seeing him. Officer Robbins, would you be pleased to provide our pledge. Thank you.

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Thank you, and again, ask that you please join me in a moment of silence this morning.

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Thank you, please rise for our pledge.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

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And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God,

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an individual with liberty and justice for all.

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Thank you, officer Robbins.

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And thank you all of you, certainly, a fitting time for reflection,

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particularly as we remember what took place 25 years ago.

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September 11th. With that, we do have a number of presentations at the top of this meeting.

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The first one is with respect to Constitution, week and Constitution Day, and we'll ask for all of you who are here at the part of that presentation to please join Commissioner Burrell up front.

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Well, good morning, everyone.

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It's always an honor to present these proclamations

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to the Barbara Hickie's Children's Fund

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and delivers constitutions in all the fourth graders

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in compounding schools and Mary at a city schools every year.

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So it's always an honor.

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And then of course it's always an honor to participate

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with the D.A.R. Building Lewis chapter who celebrate Constitution Week, the 17th of September

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through the 23rd. So, and they're going to tell you a little bit about their festivities

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coming up. So, I'm going to start with these ladies here, Marsha, Rosanne and Emily,

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Whereas the U.S. Constitution stands as a powerful symbol of the tenacity and determination

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shown by Americans throughout history, excuse me, to safeguard our liberties, freedoms

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and inalienable rights. On September 17th, 2026, we marked the 239 anniversary of the signing

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of this foundation document by 39 courageous delegates

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at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia,

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and whereas the framers of the Constitution established a strong federal government

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designed to ensure national stability and strength while carefully limiting its powers

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and preserving all unassigned authority to the states and the people.

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It remains essential that all Americans read, study, and understand this unparalleled document

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of liberty and commit to protecting the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights.

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And whereas Constitution Day was introduced in Compton County in 2010 through the efforts

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of Millie Rogers, then immediate past president of the Georgia Federation of Republican

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women and past president of COP County Republican Women's Club.

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She was joined by Barbara Hickey and members of the Constitution Day Committee of the

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County Republican Women's Club who distributed copies of the Constitution to elementary

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students across COP County and myriad of city schools.

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And whereas in 2018, Barbara Hickey established the Constitution Day Fund as part of a Barbara

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children's fund to help raise money for continued distribution of

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constitutions to local elementary students. The ongoing dedication of

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supporter serves as a valuable contribution to educating our youth and

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honoring those who championed this calls before they are. Now, therefore, we

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the Cobb County Board of Commissioners do here by proclaim September 17th,

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2026 as Constitution Day in Cobb County, we extend our gratitude to the Barbara Hickey

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Constitution Day Fund, and all who support the Constitution Booklet Project, and it's

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mission to educate the public.

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We encourage all residents to read and reflect on this historic document and joining commemorating

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It's 239th Anniversary.

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Does the day of September 20, 26?

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Remember to take that one?

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Would you like to say a few words?

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Well, thank you to you.

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It's always a pleasure for us to be able to do this

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as since Barbara Hickey passed away.

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We've carried on the opportunity

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to deliver the Constitution to the schools.

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And we have the Constitution booklets

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that we've heard in the schools.

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And in the center of them are questions and answers

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for the children to be able to really take the constitution

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in to understand it and be able to bless the other friends

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with all the things that they know.

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And this is Lily, I excuse me.

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Melanie, who has been here forever and ever to do this.

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So do you want to say anything?

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You said it all.

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All right, thank you.

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Well thank you to you. We appreciate it. Thank you and I'm on the committee too and we're going to be stuffing

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Constitution booklets today and Thursday. Hey, let's get it out.

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you. So now we have the ladies from the Building Lewis, the AR chapter and their

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We're proclaiming the September 17th through the 23rd as Constitution Week in the U.S.

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So, and also marks a 239th anniversary,

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the observance of the Constitution week was initiated by the National Society

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Daughters of the American Revolution, which successfully petitioned Congress in 1955 to designate an annual week of recognition.

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The resolution was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, establishing a nationwide

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observance of this historic document.

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The week serves to encourage all Americans to better understand the Constitution, recognize

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the responsibilities of citizenship, protect, and defend the freedoms it guarantees,

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studies and study the historical events that led to its creation in September of 1787.

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Whereas the co-county board of commissioner joins with citizens across the nation and

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recognizing that an informed and engaged citizenry is essential to preserving the rights

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and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution and encourages all residents to reflect upon

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the enduring principles of liberty, justice, and self-governance embodied in this founding

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document.

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Now therefore, be it proclaim that we, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, do

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hear by proclaim September 17th through the 23rd as constitution we, and ask all residents

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to learn more about this important document and celebrate the freedoms it affords, this

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the eighth day of September 2026.

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So part of the ceremony is going to be on September 17th,

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the ringing of the bills.

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There's flyers in the back, if you'd like to attend.

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And I'm going to pass the mic on for these ladies.

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Beautiful ladies.

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I'm so proud about their efforts on constitution work.

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Thank you so much.

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I'm Melissa Tanner.

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I am the regent of the Fielding Lewis chapter here in Marietta.

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We were founded in 1904, if you can believe that.

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We have been here a long time, and we are so excited to get to get this proclamation today.

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We are planning a big event as we usually do on the square, on September 17.

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at 4pm will be ringing the bells at 330 we will have a program and be ringing that

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historic fail on the square that normally doesn't get wrong except one time a year

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but we are honored to get to have it and learn some history about it. So anyway we have also

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done several other things with the schools and other things that I'm going to let our

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here, Dali, Stratton, tell a little bit about it, but thank you, thank you for the opportunities

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today.

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Thank you.

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It's an honor to be here today, and we are excited.

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We delivered 57 school packets with information about the Constitution and actually

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a book that on the Constitution as a learning resource for fifth grade teachers in Cobb

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County.

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So that was just the beginning.

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We've done many displays around the county, displays and libraries, and it's just a wonderful

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time to commemorate and celebrate our wonderful document, the U.S. Constitution.

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Thank you.

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Well, Anita got the proclamation from the governor of the state of Georgia, so we're real proud

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of that as well.

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But thank you for the opportunity today.

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We love Cod County and we appreciate your honoring this day for us in this week for us.

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Thank you.

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How blessed you for all you doing Blackhead.

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I want

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be getting a picture-

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Thank you, Ms. Good to see you, Millie.

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Next time, I would like for those who are with Vice-Star to please join me for the

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Good is every where day, proclamation in Cobb County.

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All right, thank you for being with us this morning.

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We're asking it's founding in 1952 at Naval Air Station,

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Jacksonville.

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Vice-star credit union has grown from 12 members to more than a million

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across Georgia and Florida.

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Establishing itself as a leading financial institution with the

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fast commitment to the financial well-being and quality of life of the communities it serves.

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And whereas Vicercredit Union strengthens communities through charitable giving,

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and strategic partnerships providing more than $8.2 million in donations in grants to non-profit

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organizations and supporting initiatives with Canisaw State University Athletics, must ministries,

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the Center for Children and Young Adults in the Arts Bridge Foundation.

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And we're asked through its annual goodness everywhere initiative,

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VISAR mobilizes employees to support organization serving their communities.

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In 2024, over 1,300 employees participated in 216 service events, contributing 8,253 volunteer hours,

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and providing more than 20,000 individuals access to cultural institutions through community partnerships.

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And whereas the 2026, good is everywhere initiative, will connect residents with the cultural institutions here,

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including the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights,

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and see what Lanter.

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Highlighting the lasting impact, volunteerism, generosity, and community partnership bills in our communities making them stronger every day.

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Now, therefore, we the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.

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We hear by proclaim September 8th, 2020, 26th as good is everywhere day in Cobb County and

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honor Vicer, Credit Union, and all of its employees for their steadfast commitment to community

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service, investment, and volunteerism, and for the positive impact of their efforts throughout

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the communities they serve, this the 8th day of September, 2026, congratulations.

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Thank you.

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Well, thank you, Madam Chair.

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I'm not Barack, I'm in senior vice president of government affairs for Vice-Star.

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And I want to bring greetings on behalf of our CEO and president Brian Wolfberg, who is

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here before the meeting, but as you referenced, one of our major partnerships is with

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kind of saw state, and he's actually on campus now meeting with President Schweig.

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So we're excited to continue growing in Cab County and build on the partnerships we've

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established and Maxwell who leads our Georgia retail market. His team is

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a couple blocks to the north at Cherokee in the Parkway so we'd love to have you

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all stop by and thank you again for the recognition and we look forward to

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continuing to partner with you in the nonprofits and cost. Excellent thank you so

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much.

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Alrighty next up I will ask for all who are here for the proclamation and

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honor of National Voter Registration Day to please see Commissioner Sheffield up

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Where as National Voter Registration Day is a nationwide nonpartisan initiative dedicated to promoting voter registration and civic participation.

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Since its creation in 2012, more than 6 million Americans have registered to vote through National Voter Registration Day efforts,

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helping eligible voters participate in elections.

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And we're as the Cobb County elections in registration department

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plays a vital role in maintaining voter registration records

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and assisting residents registering to vote and updating their information,

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supporting and accurate and accessible voter registration process.

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And we're as Cobb County maintains a voter registration rate

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of approximately 94% of eligible residents and remains committed to expanding voter education

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and outreach efforts throughout the community.

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This effort supports cops strategic plan by helping ensure residents have access to clear

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and timely information about voter registration, voter opportunities, and other important

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election resources.

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Now, therefore, we the Cobb County Board of Commissioners here by recognized Tuesday, September

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15, 2020, six as National Voter Registration Day and commend the staff of the Cobb

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County Elections and Registration Department for their dedicated service to the residents

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of Cobb County and their vital role in supporting and accurate and accessible Voter

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registration process. We further join election official civic organizations, educational institutions,

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and community partners in advancing nonpartisan voter registration and civic participation

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efforts. This, the eighth day of September, 2020, 6th.

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The Commissioner Shaffield. Thank you so much. Our team is honored to accept this

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We are proud to serve the community and help every eligible voter in Cobb County cast their ballot.

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And as you mentioned, we do have a 94% registration rate, which is extremely high.

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And keep in mind that September 15th is voter registration day.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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All right, last but not least, the moment, which most of you have been waiting here for,

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is the presentation of the 2026, Martha Locke Excellence in Leadership Award.

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This presentation will be provided by Roxanne Rush, and I will ask for all of you who are

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here as a part of this presentation to please be on standby, and I believe she'll be calling

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up the departments individually as your individual is honored.

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Good morning to your moment commissioners. I am Roxanne Rush. I am the Excel alumni treasurer.

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And with me is Sherry Body, she is co-host, co-vice president of the Excel Alumni. And on behalf of the county manager, we are here to present the 2026 Martha Logue Excellence and Leadership Award.

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In 1993, the Alumni Association of the Excel Management Development Program created an award to recognize a cell graduates who consistently displayed competence, excellence, integrity,

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professionalism and other leadership qualities in their daily work.

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This year, we are celebrating 33 years of acknowledging and recognizing

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Cobb Excel alumni for the Martha Logue Award.

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Before we meet the nominees, I would like to tell you a little bit about Martha

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Logue. The former Cobb employee for which this award is named.

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Martha was born and raised in Virginia and later moved to Georgia.

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She earned her degree in business from Kina Salt College, and when she took the Certified Public Accounting or CPA exam,

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she earned the highest score that had ever been received on the test.

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Her leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, management, style, and professionalism,

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combined with her efforts to create the county's first annual comprehensive financial report,

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led her to win the government finance officer's association award for excellence in financial reporting.

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For nine years, Martha served as the assistant comptroller for Cobb County.

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Throughout her career, she displayed outstanding communication skills, unwavering integrity,

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and an amazing ability to foster a team atmosphere every day.

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While these brief bits of information cannot adequately describe the overall qualities and personality that made up Martha,

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we hope that they do give you a little bit of understanding of why the support is part of her legacy.

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If the county manager would please come forward to congratulate the nominees and help.

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We would like to thank the guests that are here for the nominees,

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And we would especially like to thank Sarah Logue for being here to represent her mom.

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She is even on vacation today, but came in just for this anyway, so we appreciate you.

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Now, let's meet our nominees.

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We have eight nominees, which is very exciting.

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We haven't had that many in quite a while.

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If the nominees will please come forward when we call your name.

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Our first nominee is Division Chief Nick Adams from the Fire Department.

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We're seeing Departmental Operations Chief Adams is specifically being recognized for his pivotal role during the county's COVID response through the height of the pandemic.

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Today, he continues that vital leadership as part of the opioid abatement council helping our community tackle the opioid crisis head-on.

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Congratulations, Nick.

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Our second nominee, representing human resources, is Division Manager Rachel Ballard.

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Ms.

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Ballard was nominated for this award for her steadfast leadership, professionalism and integrity,

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whether navigating complex organizational changes or mentoring emerging talent,

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she consistently approaches every challenge with equal measures of urgency and compassion. Congratulations Rachel.

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Our third nominee is Major Yamina Holt with the Sheriff's Office.

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The major hope can not join us today.

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We do want to recognize her for championing women in law enforcement through dedicated mentorship

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and launching programs that prioritize mental health initiatives and a support women across the profession.

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Our fourth nominee is Charlie Monroe from Parks Recreation and Social Affairs.

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Since taking on the role as National Resource Manager in 2016, Mr. Monroe has set a high

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standard for innovation, environmental stewardship and community engagement. His exceptional

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work speaks for itself as he was named the 2026 Georgia Arborist Association Arborist of the

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Year and received National Recognition from Rails to Trails Conservancy for his management

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of the Silver Comment Trail. He is deeply committed to the environment and enhancing services for

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our residents. Congratulations, sir.

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Our fifth nominee is Luke Rector. Just as Patrick

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Mishor's office.

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Promoted to Deputy Task Commissioner in November 2025, Mr. Rector insists

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in planning, directing, and managing all departmental operations. Known for acting with complete

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integrity and clarity, he brings a powerful mix of strategic vision and operational mastery

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to every challenge. Always striving for continuous improvement. Congratulations.

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Our sixth nominee from Information Technology Services is Yolanda Rucker.

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Ms. Rucker plays a pivotal role in guiding the county strategic plan and the Achievement Plan

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Management Platform. She serves as a vital partner to every department, helping them refine their

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bringing structure and accountability to the planning process and transforming high-level

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plans into real measurable action. Congratulations, Jelanda.

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Our seventh nominee is Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner Heather Walker, who's also from

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the Tax Commissioners Office.

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Recognize for transforming the office into a more innovative

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and collaborative organization, she is a dedicated mentor for her team, building a workplace

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culture where employees fill value. In addition, she is deeply committed to serving the community

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by actively supporting various organizations that help improve the lives of others. Congratulations.

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Our final nominee is Sloan Williams with the Library.

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Sloan cannot be here today,

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but it's being represented by the director. Ms. Williams currently serves as the communications

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community and user engagement manager for the library system. Miss Williams oversees

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outreach, marketing, and virtual services, always finding innovative ways to connect

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with our residents. She conceptualized and launched the co-op library shop to turn the

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library into a true lifestyle program and is currently launching the co-op's first

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printed magazine.

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Focus on community impact.

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And digital innovation. Miss Williams also generously donates her time and expertise to the

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co-ablibrary Foundation. Please give a round of applause for all of our nominees today.

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How can he is fortunate to have such great leadership at every level in each year it gets

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harder to choose one winner? Each nominee is a professional, dedicated leader, committed to excellence and service.

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So now, the winner of the 2026, Martha Logue, excellence and leadership award goes to

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Charlie

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Monroe.

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First, I would like to say thank you, thank you, to the wonderful team that I work with

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called Parks, couldn't do it without having such a supportive team, also the work of

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county, the best county in the nation to work with, but the best part of my job is working

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with the volunteers. I could not do what I do without volunteers. All of those master

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gardeners out there, the different fringe groups. I'm all the different scouts, those students

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over at KSU. There's nothing we can pretty much do without the wonderful support of volunteers.

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And to all of those volunteers who have been out there with me on college again days, you already know.

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Go,

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dogs, sickle, woof woof woof.

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Thank you so much.

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Thank you.

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Thank you to the Board of Commission for also all supporting us.

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Congratulations.

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Congratulations.

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to all the nominees, when they print our agenda books, we don't get your names, so we were

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also surprised to see all of those selected for consideration and heart and to see you

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because we work alongside so many of you and each and every one of you are deserving

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of your flowers this morning for the excellent service that you provide us every day.

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So, congratulations to all of you, congratulations to you, Charlie.

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So sorry for that Georgia call out, but other than that you're a great guy.

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All right, that concludes our presentations for this morning, and we are now at our public comment.

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And I will turn things over to our county attorney to walk us through this portion of our meeting.

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Good morning.

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As the board provides the podium for public comment, it's appropriate to review the related meeting rules.

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Please state your name and if you are speaking on behalf of an organization, all comments should be made to the commission as the body and address through the chair.

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Public comment is not a dialogue with the board, but an opportunity for speakers to provide their comments to the board.

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Comments should not be slanderous. The board encourages regardless of the topic for the audience to be respectful and courteous to all speakers.

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Statements may during the public comment portion do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the board or the administration of Cobb County government.

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And a timer is on the podium for you to track your three minutes.

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The first speaker this morning is Ms. Denny Wilson.

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Good morning, Denny Wilson district four.

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And I bring you some good news this morning.

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We're having a tap meeting tax allocation district for the city of Hamilton tonight at the Lion's Club of 620 Lions Club of Drive.

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Chairwoman Cupid, I invite you, Commissioner Sheffield, I invite you because both of you guys live year in Hamilton and Chairwoman Cupid, you're right outside of Hamilton and the Smarter Tax District.

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I've done a lot of research on this tax allocation district, kind of studied it a little bit to see how it's going to be set up.

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And I came across some information that the county and the school board would have to approve it and correct me if I'm wrong.

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So I'm actually, I ask both of you to take a look at this tax allocation district that

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may be able to in this setting up because one of the areas that they have included is the

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Florida Road area and anybody who's ever been down Florida Road knows that it should never qualify

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for a tad because it's already built out. I mean, there are six banks there and four major grocery

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stores. The Riverside area in the beginning was included in the

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tent, but he recently, I've been told that it's been taken out.

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And that's the area that's most deserving of a tax allocation

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district, because that's really the area that needs to be built

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out. And Chair Wilma, keep what I told you when you were

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commissioner, that the problem in that area is between the

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at 20 bridge in factory shows.

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And if you build that area out, I mean,

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you have the beautiful epicenter on the other side,

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you got the word of faith church there.

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But if you build that area out, that's the attraction

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for people to want to come to Hamilton

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and also not to mention six legs.

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I mean, we have six legs of the Georgia,

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which is one of the largest theme parks.

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So, you know, I'm requesting that you guys come to the meeting tonight, listen to what they have to say and when you decide whether you want to approve this tax allocation district or not with Mabelton, that you do it with care because we as residents of Mabelton, we want to see the city built out.

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I mean, we want to...

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We want to see the city prosper, but we want it to be done the right way. And you guys have said in those seats long enough, I believe, to help us decide what we need in our community. Thank you.

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The next speaker is Mr. Tracy Stevenson.

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Good morning, commissioners, Tracy Stevenson. I want to talk a little bit about data centers, real hot button item here. You know, setting up a task force, I understand.

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haven't heard much on what has been set up and what hasn't, but there seems to be a divide

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on people that are all four data centers and people that are all against them. Most of this

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is driven by really bad data, oddly enough. The Googling that goes on by the, I hate data

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center's faction is phenomenal and the data information that they give on data centers is.

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I'm not pro or con. I am pro good data centers in good locations with good technology.

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I am con bad data centers and bad locations with bad technology.

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I mean, these data center builders are not stupid.

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They read the news too.

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They see these posts on social media.

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The two biggest items that have been addressed or being addressed

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is water consumption via closed loop systems.

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And the question is, is it going to be wet or dry

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with without a cooling tower?

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And the other one is power consumption.

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They're addressing both of these.

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Now, it's putting next door to somebody,

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and it's a hundred and eight megawatt problem, a situation, is a problem.

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They need to be classified, data centers in the beginning, we're known as server farms.

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They're around, they're all around us.

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People don't even realize how many, if you put it all into one bucket, how many data centers

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there are.

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Many of them are for local use, hospitals, storage of data of medical records and so forth.

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They need to be close to a fiber optics trunk line.

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That's why 75 carter is a big deal.

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But the people don't look at all this and there's actually a pretty violent group that attends

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to council meetings, trying to bully people.

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I would just say we need to educate people, we need to understand what's going on and we

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need to also understand their common, whether we like it or not.

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They're going to happen.

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So we better get a handle on it.

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We better use common sense, so we better use better use the good data and good technology

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rather than hyperbolic emotional arguments.

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I think that the two can coexist.

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I think we can coexist with data centers, but they have to be located properly, they have

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to have the right technology.

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These data center developers, many of them are working on technology for SMR, small modular

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reactors that will actually be on-site, they will generate their own power that goes after

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one issue.

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You know, and like I said when we talked about, I talked about the technology of closed

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systems and air-cooled versus water-cooled or wet-or-dry systems. Those are

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they've addressed the water problems. So I think we can move forward, but we

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have to be smart, and we have to be able to work together to decide what's

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going on. I offer my particular skill set to this committee, if it's so needed. I

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would love to be sitting on it because I think I'm a voice of reason. That all

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data centers aren't good and all data centers aren't bad.

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Thank you.

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There are no additional speakers.

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Okay.

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That concludes our first public comment and takes us to the consent agenda.

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Commissioners, there are a number of items that have been withdrawn from the agenda for today.

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That includes agenda items 8 through 11 with respect to a micro transit.

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and also agenda item 24 with

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respect to the emergency management agency hazard mitigation plan.

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Those are all the changes that I have on a bit of fun.

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The color of 31.

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That's on the regular agenda.

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It's okay.

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Alrighty.

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With that commissioners, I move that we approve the items on our consent agenda

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as it has been revised again, recognizing withdrawal of items 8, 9, 10, 11, and 24 from

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the agenda. And to authorize execution of the necessary documents by the appropriate county

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personnel. Second, is there any discussion? Yes, Commissioner Garmbal. I do not support

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Item number 26.

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So we'll have our clerk note that opposition or lack of support for the economic development

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strategic plan.

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Hey, are there any other comments?

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We'll call the question.

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The motion carries for zero recognizing Commissioner Eric Allen's absence today.

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Also, again, our clerk to know Commissioner Garibrol's opposition to that one item.

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Thank you.

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That now takes us to the regular agenda.

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We will begin with the Sheriff's Act.

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We're presenting this Sheriff's Act that you please come forward.

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Thank you.

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Good morning Madam Chair and Board of Commissioners.

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The agenda item that we have was seeking approval of a increase of fund balance for our

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medical services, mental health services for arm and health, and our food services for

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summit food services. There's been an increase every year, year after year, for our

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mental health and medical, as well as our food services. And so we are asking for

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a proven increase our fund balance to cover that increase in cost.

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Thank you. Commissioners, I move that we approve this agenda item as presented.

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Second, is there any discussion?

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Call the question.

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The motion carries 40.

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Thank you.

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Mr. Jones, I understand that agenda item 31 has been withdraw.

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Great.

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Okay, thank you.

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All right. Thank you.

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No welcome.

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That now takes us to the Transportation tab.

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And we'll hear from our DOT director.

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We have seven items for your consideration on the regular tab this morning.

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Our first item is to recommend the Board of Commissioners, approve a purchasing agreement

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with Carrethers Wallace Courtney Incorporated.

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In amount not to exceed $150,144.76. For transportation management center upgrade project number B-2583, authorize the corresponding budget transaction, and further authorize the procurement services director to execute the necessary documents.

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Yes, so moved. There are any discussions? Call the question. The motion carries for the room. Thank you.

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Our next item is to recommend the Board of Commission.

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Dr. Resolution authorizing the submission of a congestion mitigation and air quality program grant

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applications to the Georgia Department of Transportation for Cal Parkway at Black Acre Trail

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Third Army Road Intersection Relignment Project number B2436 and Oakdale Road Complete Street

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Spritra Placement Project number B2449 and authorize the showmen to execute the necessary

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documents. Thank you both great projects defer to you Commissioner Gamble

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Second, is there any discussion?

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Call the question.

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The motion carries for zero.

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Thank you.

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Our next item is to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a contract with CHAP

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Field Contracting Incorporated and an amount not to exceed at 180,000,

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$149.66.

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For drainage system repairs on Daniel Court Project number B, 2, 2, 2, 2,

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0, 7 authorize the corresponding budget transactions and further authorize the

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to execute the necessary documents.

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Commissioner Burrell.

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Motion to approve.

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Second.

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Is there any discussion?

458
00:46:28,080 --> 00:46:29,120
We'll call the question.

459
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The motion carries for zero.

460
00:46:31,900 --> 00:46:32,540
Thank you.

461
00:46:32,720 --> 00:46:35,680
Our next item is to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a contract with

462
00:46:35,680 --> 00:46:41,380
Gloss and Enterprises LLC in an amount not to exceed 457,520 dollars.

463
00:46:41,840 --> 00:46:45,260
For East Calway Road sidewalk, project number B-2743,

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00:46:45,260 --> 00:46:49,720
authorize the course button, budget transactions, and further authorize the chairman and ex-heaten

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00:46:49,720 --> 00:46:50,660
necessary documents.

466
00:46:51,080 --> 00:46:55,120
Commissioner Sheffield, some move, second, is there any discussion?

467
00:46:56,340 --> 00:46:57,200
Oh, call the question.

468
00:46:58,320 --> 00:46:59,660
The motion carries for zero.

469
00:47:00,000 --> 00:47:00,820
Thank you.

470
00:47:00,980 --> 00:47:04,400
Our next item is to recommend the Board of Commissioners, approve a contract with Glosson

471
00:47:04,400 --> 00:47:11,560
Enterprises LLC and an amount not to exceed $320,999 in 777 since for drainage system

472
00:47:11,560 --> 00:47:17,320
repairs on Baldwin for him's drive, product number B, 22201, authorize the corresponding

473
00:47:17,320 --> 00:47:20,960
budget transactions, and further authorize the Choman X to the necessary documents.

474
00:47:22,220 --> 00:47:24,860
All right, Commissioner Burrell, motion to approve.

475
00:47:25,300 --> 00:47:27,240
Second, is there any discussion?

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00:47:28,360 --> 00:47:29,120
Call the question.

477
00:47:30,820 --> 00:47:32,260
The motion carries 40.

478
00:47:32,620 --> 00:47:33,160
Thank you.

479
00:47:33,480 --> 00:47:37,140
Our next time is to recommend the Board of Commissioners to approve a contract with Asmoth Contractor

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00:47:37,140 --> 00:47:43,100
LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,934,733 in 13 cents.

481
00:47:43,600 --> 00:47:48,300
For bear parkway at Burnt Hickory Road, project number B-2441, authorized

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00:47:48,300 --> 00:47:50,720
of corresponding budget transactions, and further authorized

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00:47:50,720 --> 00:47:52,280
to show them to execute the necessary documents.

484
00:47:53,000 --> 00:47:53,760
Commissioner Gambrom.

485
00:47:54,180 --> 00:47:57,740
So, ma'am, second, is there any discussion?

486
00:47:59,160 --> 00:47:59,900
Call the question.

487
00:48:01,080 --> 00:48:02,660
The motion carries for zero.

488
00:48:02,960 --> 00:48:03,360
Thank you.

489
00:48:03,500 --> 00:48:07,120
And our final item this morning is to recommend the Board of

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to the Paving Company Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $753,000, $51.96 for Florence

491
00:48:14,120 --> 00:48:20,000
Road at Hiramow Road, Gaden Road, project number B2448, authorised of course funding

492
00:48:20,000 --> 00:48:23,400
budget transactions, and further authorised the term in X-Hupinessary.com.

493
00:48:24,020 --> 00:48:27,400
Commissioner Sheffield, so moved, second, is there any discussion?

494
00:48:28,820 --> 00:48:31,880
Call the question, the motion carries for zero.

495
00:48:32,000 --> 00:48:32,540
Thank you, Chair.

496
00:48:32,600 --> 00:48:33,080
Thank you.

497
00:48:34,340 --> 00:48:37,760
That rapidly takes us to the second public comment.

498
00:48:38,200 --> 00:48:38,840
There are no speakers.

499
00:48:39,020 --> 00:48:40,060
And we have no speakers.

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00:48:41,880 --> 00:48:44,740
That takes us to our commissioner's public address.

501
00:48:44,880 --> 00:48:46,580
We will begin with Commissioner Gamble,

502
00:48:47,040 --> 00:48:48,860
once her slides appear on the screen.

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00:48:53,560 --> 00:48:56,640
You can join me tonight at our first town hall.

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00:48:57,140 --> 00:48:58,980
It will be Cedar Crest Church,

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00:48:59,160 --> 00:49:01,040
which is at 4600 Cobb Parkway,

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00:49:01,040 --> 00:49:02,260
Northwest and Ackworth,

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beginning at 630 p.m.

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00:49:04,680 --> 00:49:09,900
A second town hall will be held on Thursday, September 10th at the West Cobb Senior Center,

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which is 49-15 Dallas Highway and Powder Springs, also beginning at 630 p.m.

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00:49:16,700 --> 00:49:21,940
Both town halls will focus primarily on zoning and the comprehensive plan, residents are

511
00:49:21,940 --> 00:49:26,640
encouraged to attend to learn more about these important issues and how they emit may affect

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00:49:26,640 --> 00:49:27,300
our community.

513
00:49:27,880 --> 00:49:28,620
Thank you.

514
00:49:30,040 --> 00:49:31,040
Thank you, Commissioner.

515
00:49:31,040 --> 00:49:33,160
Well, I go to Commissioner Burrell.

516
00:49:33,780 --> 00:49:36,550
Thank you.

517
00:49:36,970 --> 00:49:43,650
September 11, marks the 25th year anniversary of 9-11.

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We will never forget the tragedies of that day and years to follow it.

519
00:49:55,730 --> 00:50:10,250
So there's several events going on in the field of flags that the Communist does every year at the Canisaw Mountain National battlefield and different cities are having events as well.

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So there's information on our newsletters and on the websites.

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So it's Patriots Day never forget.

522
00:50:23,060 --> 00:50:34,620
Also you heard this morning about September 17th as Constitution Day and September 17th through the 23rd as Constitution Week.

523
00:50:36,340 --> 00:50:42,780
So please read those documents and celebrate our nation's Constitution.

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And

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then Saturday, the 26th of September, we will be planning a tree at the Gritter's Library and Memory and Honor of Carol Brown, an advocate of this community,

526
00:51:00,850 --> 00:51:11,270
She district three, and specifically mainly can't row neighbors, so she passed away, and

527
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we are honoring her with a tree planning that, oddly enough, Charlie Monroe was helping

528
00:51:18,090 --> 00:51:27,510
us with that, the Arborist, the County Arborist, so I hope you can all join us and celebrate

529
00:51:27,510 --> 00:51:28,370
her life.

530
00:51:32,260 --> 00:51:32,940
Thank you, Commissioner.

531
00:51:32,940 --> 00:51:38,040
I appreciate you recognizing Carol Brown, the active member of our community.

532
00:51:40,520 --> 00:51:42,160
Commissioner Sheffield, whenever you're ready.

533
00:51:46,700 --> 00:51:53,820
District 4 News and Updates, September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness

534
00:51:53,820 --> 00:52:01,780
and encourage open conversations about mental health and remind our community of the importance of staying connected and supporting one another.

535
00:52:02,520 --> 00:52:07,140
Mental health challenges can affect our friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors,

536
00:52:07,140 --> 00:52:10,200
and reducing the stigma can help individuals feel

537
00:52:10,200 --> 00:52:14,080
more comfortable seeking support when they need it.

538
00:52:14,480 --> 00:52:17,220
District 4 residents are invited to join an important community

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00:52:17,220 --> 00:52:19,960
conversation on data centers in the future of

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Cobb County on Saturday, September 12th at 11 a.m.

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at the Powder Springs Library at 4-1-8-1

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at Lancet Street and Powder Springs.

543
00:52:30,000 --> 00:52:40,600
As conversations surrounding data centers continue, this event will bring together residents and local leaders to discuss what data centers should mean for our communities.

544
00:52:42,600 --> 00:52:58,120
And finally, 25 years ago, September 11, 2021, became a day none of us will forget. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost first responders, civilians and everyday people who never made it home to their loved ones.

545
00:52:58,120 --> 00:53:04,340
25 years later, many survivors and first responders are still living with the impact,

546
00:53:04,640 --> 00:53:09,660
whether it's ongoing physical health effects from that day or the lasting toll on

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their mental health. Let's make time on Friday to reflect and thank a first responder

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00:53:15,360 --> 00:53:22,460
and to recommit to the unity we saw in the days that follow. That day tested us and reminded

549
00:53:22,460 --> 00:53:29,420
us that we are capable of when we choose unity of what we're capable of when we choose unity

550
00:53:29,420 --> 00:53:30,500
over division.

551
00:53:31,100 --> 00:53:31,480
Thank you, Chair.

552
00:53:32,460 --> 00:53:38,600
Thank you, Commissioner Sheffield and all commissioners and certainly know that today

553
00:53:38,600 --> 00:53:46,260
is a pensive day as we remember what took place 25 years ago, which will commemorate

554
00:53:46,260 --> 00:53:51,800
on the 11th and I'm sure many of you like me can remember exactly where you were and what

555
00:53:51,800 --> 00:53:54,260
you were doing when the plane hit those towers.

556
00:53:55,340 --> 00:53:57,680
And it's changed the way of life for,

557
00:53:57,980 --> 00:54:01,120
certainly those families, those first responders

558
00:54:02,000 --> 00:54:04,040
who are more impacted in New York,

559
00:54:04,300 --> 00:54:06,060
but it's changed the way of public safety

560
00:54:06,060 --> 00:54:09,040
and our way of life forever being mindful

561
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of the freedom that we have here in this country,

562
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but also the need for us to protect that

563
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and our hearts are with those that carry the weight

564
00:54:21,160 --> 00:54:27,700
that day with them every day. Something that we also did recognize, I'm over the past

565
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weekend, is Labor Day, and I saw article this morning that said George is like the

566
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10th hardest working state, and it's a sense of pride to be hard working, but it's also

567
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something that also carries weight when you realize that hard workers are reflective of our

568
00:54:47,180 --> 00:54:50,560
very low minimum wage here, which is still depressed,

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00:54:52,580 --> 00:54:54,520
hasn't been improved over decades.

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00:54:55,100 --> 00:55:00,860
Also, we look at their multiple people who are having to work multiple jobs to make ends meet

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here in our state, and people are working more hours, and that includes people in this

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00:55:07,920 --> 00:55:15,940
room to be able to make our county as successful as it is, and so while it's a point

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pride for us to be industrious. It's also opportunity for us to look at our policies and how

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they are impacting how people live. The amount of time they're able to spend with their families,

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the amount of time they're able to take a rest for mental health. And so we can make sure that everyone

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is in the best state of mind and heart as they're living among us. So the policies that we have

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in the county raising our minimum wage for those that work here, addressing our pay and class

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study.

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When we look at economic development and housing, all of those things help us to make sure

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that we are making it easier for people to live here in the county.

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With that, I thank all of you for joining us here today, can't leave without giving a shout

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00:56:02,420 --> 00:56:08,720
out to Charlie Monroe for your avid service here and all of the honorees that were recognized

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as further mark the low leadership excellence award.

584
00:56:12,960 --> 00:56:14,540
That concludes our meeting for today.

585
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I hope all of you have.

586
00:56:17,160 --> 00:56:20,320
No, that concludes our meeting momentarily.

587
00:56:22,220 --> 00:56:24,540
We do have an alcohol hearing today

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00:56:24,540 --> 00:56:26,520
and our clients are here today.

589
00:56:26,900 --> 00:56:27,500
Okay, wonderful.

590
00:56:28,060 --> 00:56:29,680
We will take a recess commissioner.

591
00:56:29,820 --> 00:56:32,240
Let's recess till 10 minutes after 10.

592
00:56:32,620 --> 00:56:35,900
We do have a licensee hearing for alcohol

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that will, that we will hear after this short break, but again, thank you for joining us today.

594
00:56:44,660 --> 00:56:49,220
And welcome back to our Board of Commissioners meeting the September 8th, 2006.

595
00:56:50,480 --> 00:56:55,320
We do have a community development hearing before us, which is the request for an appeal hearing

596
00:56:55,320 --> 00:56:59,240
with respect to an application for our Cobb County Alcohol Permit.

597
00:57:00,060 --> 00:57:05,080
I will turn things over to our county attorney who will help cute things up for this hearing.

598
00:57:05,900 --> 00:57:15,680
Good morning. Just to go over the procedure for how things will work this morning, the business license division is represented by Mr. Sam Hensley.

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He will make an opportunity to make an opening statement.

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Present his witnesses and any evidence that he may have.

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00:57:25,620 --> 00:57:32,760
As his witnesses come forward, the Ms. Whitener has the will have the opportunity to cross examine those witnesses,

602
00:57:32,760 --> 00:57:37,940
as well as the board will have the opportunity to ask any questions that they might have.

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Following the presentation of the Business License Division case, then Ms. Whitener will have

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an opportunity as well to make an opening statement, present any witnesses and evidence as

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well, and then Mr. Hennel's handsley will have an opportunity to cross examine her, as well as

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00:57:54,780 --> 00:58:00,300
you all asking any questions that you might have. Following the presentation of each side,

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each

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00:58:02,740 --> 00:58:08,900
a closing statement, and then the case will be back to you for discussion and decisions.

609
00:58:09,840 --> 00:58:12,080
Mr. Hensley, if you would swear in the witness's place.

610
00:58:13,100 --> 00:58:19,100
Thank you, Madam County Attorney, and before I do that, I do want to say hi to all of the

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00:58:19,100 --> 00:58:20,240
commissioners this morning.

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00:58:20,260 --> 00:58:21,680
I hope you had a great Labor Day.

613
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And again, for the record, I am saying, Hensley, Jr., the Assistant County Attorney

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for the Business License Division, as Ms. Blair indicated, we are here on a peel of an administrative

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00:58:34,760 --> 00:58:40,020
denial of the application for an alcohol work permit for Ms. Skyler Weitner who has seated

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00:58:40,020 --> 00:58:41,500
over there to your left.

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00:58:42,880 --> 00:58:57,280
This application was originally denied by the Business License Division for violations of the

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00:58:57,280 --> 00:59:04,020
decisions state that an alcohol work permit cannot be granted in

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Cobb County.

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If within the last five years, among many other disqualifiers, the

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00:59:10,200 --> 00:59:15,140
applicant has been convicted within those past five years for two or

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00:59:15,140 --> 00:59:18,120
more convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol.

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6-2-0-7 states that the, no, sorry, 2-0-6 no licensee shall hire anyone who's guilty of such an infraction.

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And 6-2-0-7 states that they cannot obtain a work permit at all because of that.

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00:59:37,980 --> 00:59:46,880
The denial was appealed, and a timely fashion by the applicant, at which point the business license division referred this matter to the license review board,

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00:59:46,880 --> 00:59:50,380
which heard this appeal on August 6th of this year.

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The licensed review board at that time unanimously, unanimously voted to uphold the administrative denial.

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We then have

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On a timely appeal file to this board, which brings us here today, as Ms. Blair indicated, I will, at this point, swear in the witnesses, I'll be presenting two witnesses.

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It should not take much time, Madam Chair, to go through all that. But at this point, with your leave, if you are going to be testifying in this hearing or believe you will be testifying, would you please stand and raise your right hand.

631
01:00:23,420 --> 01:00:31,080
Do you swear or a friend to test a money you're about to give before this proceeding shall be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth if so say I do

632
01:00:31,800 --> 01:00:33,340
Thank you, you may be seated

633
01:00:36,340 --> 01:00:41,860
at this point Madam chair. I would like to call sergeant Dan for motto to test fine

634
01:00:51,130 --> 01:00:54,770
Good morning, everyone good morning. Could you state your full name for the record please? Sure

635
01:00:54,770 --> 01:00:56,550
It's hard to dance for motto

636
01:00:56,550 --> 01:01:03,350
Thank you, Sergeant for motto, and could you tell us where you are employed? I'm fully with the Cobb County Police Department

637
01:01:03,350 --> 01:01:07,530
And I am currently the regulatory services and permits unit manager.

638
01:01:08,310 --> 01:01:10,150
And what are your duties in that position, sir?

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01:01:11,730 --> 01:01:21,270
Many, but among them, is the issuance of alcohol permits to applicants that come into who wish to work in establishment that serves or deals with alcohol.

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01:01:21,890 --> 01:01:23,690
And how long have you been in that position, sir?

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01:01:24,090 --> 01:01:25,070
Over four years.

642
01:01:25,330 --> 01:01:29,130
Okay, and prior to that, were you employed by the company's department in another capacity?

643
01:01:29,130 --> 01:01:37,510
Yes, varying capacities for a total of 25 and a half years with Cobb and 29 years total law enforcement.

644
01:01:38,730 --> 01:01:46,150
And Sergeant, for Mato, are you familiar with the applicant for this work permit, who is here with us today, namely Skyler Weitner?

645
01:01:47,410 --> 01:01:47,670
Yes.

646
01:01:48,030 --> 01:01:49,350
And how are you familiar with her?

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01:01:50,270 --> 01:01:54,750
She had met her through the License Review Board.

648
01:01:54,750 --> 01:01:59,650
and then prior to that she had come into the office to apply for an alcohol permit.

649
01:02:00,150 --> 01:02:03,750
And when she submitted that application to your office, what happened?

650
01:02:04,990 --> 01:02:09,760
She was, she completed the application and it was reviewed by my administrative staff.

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01:02:11,050 --> 01:02:19,590
Part of that review is a criminal history to see if she or any applicant meets the ordinance criteria for denial.

652
01:02:19,590 --> 01:02:28,810
It was discovered through that investigation that she had two convictions for DUI in five years,

653
01:02:29,210 --> 01:02:31,050
and therefore she was administratively denied.

654
01:02:32,010 --> 01:02:38,090
So those two convictions necessitated your office denying the application, is that correct?

655
01:02:38,430 --> 01:02:38,830
Yes, sir.

656
01:02:39,010 --> 01:02:44,090
We call them administrative demands because we have, we have to deny them because the ordinance requires it.

657
01:02:44,090 --> 01:02:53,130
Okay, so there's no discretion upon in your park or the permits units park to grant it despite those convictions.

658
01:02:53,430 --> 01:02:53,770
Is that correct?

659
01:02:53,810 --> 01:02:54,450
That's correct.

660
01:02:55,870 --> 01:03:03,630
I want to hand you a document and I've also provided a copy to Ms. Whitener, which I would like you to identify for us, please.

661
01:03:05,270 --> 01:03:05,350
Certainly.

662
01:03:05,350 --> 01:03:12,350
I mean, this is the alcohol permit denial notification form that we issue at the office.

663
01:03:13,030 --> 01:03:18,750
It is a form we fill out for anybody who was administratively denied a permit.

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01:03:19,110 --> 01:03:25,650
It basically tells the applicant has their information and discloses to them why they're

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01:03:25,650 --> 01:03:32,790
being administratively denied, and then it also gives them the opportunity to, and the procedure

666
01:03:32,790 --> 01:03:39,010
on how to appeal that denial to the license review board, they sign both that they acknowledge

667
01:03:39,010 --> 01:03:45,950
the denial and that they can also appeal that denial if they so choose.

668
01:03:46,970 --> 01:03:51,450
And so what happens with that document once that has been filled out and signed by the applicant?

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01:03:52,490 --> 01:03:58,330
Usually we tell them within 24 hours they can log on to a website given using the credentials

670
01:03:58,330 --> 01:04:04,450
that are on the form and through that it pulls up a seamless dock where they can complete

671
01:04:05,970 --> 01:04:11,890
the appeal process. It's a questionnaire that they fill out that they can put any information

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01:04:11,890 --> 01:04:17,450
into. They want based on the questions or answer the questions anyway they want which eventually

673
01:04:17,450 --> 01:04:21,750
ends up in the hands of the license review board and I get an email to copy of it as well.

674
01:04:21,750 --> 01:04:25,130
Okay, and is that also submitted to the Business License Division?

675
01:04:25,430 --> 01:04:25,910
Yes.

676
01:04:26,270 --> 01:04:26,550
Okay.

677
01:04:27,530 --> 01:04:31,730
And is the Business License Division the people that actually schedule the License

678
01:04:31,730 --> 01:04:34,310
for you board hearing of this denial?

679
01:04:35,050 --> 01:04:38,290
Madam Chair, I would like to offer this into evidence,

680
01:04:38,490 --> 01:04:41,150
unless there's an objection from his whitener.

681
01:04:41,410 --> 01:04:43,130
Are you okay with this being submitted?

682
01:04:44,770 --> 01:04:45,550
Thank you.

683
01:04:48,260 --> 01:04:49,380
Thank you.

684
01:04:50,480 --> 01:04:52,900
Those are all the questions I have of this witness, Madam Chair.

685
01:04:52,900 --> 01:04:53,720
Thank

686
01:04:57,400 --> 01:05:04,000
you at this time Attorney Hemsley would it be appropriate for the applicant to be able to ask questions?

687
01:05:04,300 --> 01:05:04,580
Absolutely.

688
01:05:04,920 --> 01:05:05,160
Yes.

689
01:05:05,360 --> 01:05:07,720
Would you like to ask any questions at this gentleman here?

690
01:05:08,800 --> 01:05:09,080
All right.

691
01:05:09,140 --> 01:05:10,100
Thank you.

692
01:05:10,260 --> 01:05:10,540
Commissioners.

693
01:05:10,700 --> 01:05:13,080
Do you have any questions or comments at this time?

694
01:05:15,320 --> 01:05:16,040
Thank you.

695
01:05:16,120 --> 01:05:16,460
I'm sorry.

696
01:05:16,600 --> 01:05:17,300
We do have one.

697
01:05:18,000 --> 01:05:18,240
Okay.

698
01:05:18,240 --> 01:05:38,140
And our book says that number one from page 443, this says that the criminal offense that was caused the denial was the DUI on 10, 25, and 7, 26, is that the correct date?

699
01:05:38,140 --> 01:05:46,100
Yes, because then below it says number five says how long has it been since the year race

700
01:05:46,100 --> 01:05:48,040
This is February 26

701
01:05:48,620 --> 01:05:55,800
Yeah, that was I've you'd have to ask her that but my assumption is that she's referring to her most recent arrest

702
01:05:55,800 --> 01:06:01,400
But remember arrest dates and conviction dates are two different dates. We only deal with convictions

703
01:06:01,400 --> 01:06:06,340
We don't deal with arrest. So that's those are the two conviction dates on that form.

704
01:06:09,250 --> 01:06:10,330
Okay, because

705
01:06:11,170 --> 01:06:13,290
All right, I'd say what you're saying.

706
01:06:13,810 --> 01:06:16,090
Number one is the two conviction names.

707
01:06:17,210 --> 01:06:19,090
Yeah, I'm not sure exactly what you're looking at,

708
01:06:19,490 --> 01:06:23,790
but the 10 of 2025 is the first conviction date

709
01:06:23,790 --> 01:06:26,370
I can give you an specific date if you would like it.

710
01:06:26,630 --> 01:06:30,650
And then the 7 of 2026 is the second conviction date.

711
01:06:30,770 --> 01:06:31,150
OK.

712
01:06:32,250 --> 01:06:33,050
Thank you.

713
01:06:33,290 --> 01:06:33,750
You're welcome.

714
01:06:37,690 --> 01:06:38,190
All right, questions.

715
01:06:39,910 --> 01:06:40,590
Thank you, sir.

716
01:06:40,830 --> 01:06:41,490
You're welcome.

717
01:06:44,800 --> 01:06:47,160
Madam Chair, I'd like to this time to call Elisha Webb.

718
01:06:54,640 --> 01:07:00,580
Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning, Mr. Houston.

719
01:07:00,720 --> 01:07:05,780
Could you briefly tell us what your duties are as business license manager for Cap County?

720
01:07:06,160 --> 01:07:14,160
As the business license division manager, part of our responsibilities is the oversight of alcohol establishments and the regulatory enforcement with the police department.

721
01:07:15,100 --> 01:07:20,280
And are you familiar with the appellant for the applicant who is before today in the Skyler

722
01:07:20,280 --> 01:07:20,760
Whiter?

723
01:07:20,860 --> 01:07:21,380
Yes, sir.

724
01:07:21,540 --> 01:07:22,720
And how are you familiar with her?

725
01:07:23,620 --> 01:07:26,720
What's her permit application was denied by the Cop County Police Department?

726
01:07:27,980 --> 01:07:29,920
They the applicant then appeals that decision.

727
01:07:30,000 --> 01:07:33,420
Through my office, as the administrative body, to the license or keyboard.

728
01:07:34,520 --> 01:07:40,360
Okay, so it's accurate to say that your office doesn't actually deny the application. That's done by the permits unit,

729
01:07:40,860 --> 01:07:44,260
because the responsibility then is to process any appeal if there is one.

730
01:07:44,920 --> 01:07:46,540
Yes. Okay.

731
01:07:49,140 --> 01:07:57,920
And to clarify, to denial is based under the provisions that I cited earlier on convictions,

732
01:07:57,920 --> 01:08:02,040
and not arrests, that correct for a DUI's in the last five years.

733
01:08:04,280 --> 01:08:10,680
There's web, I have a document that I would like for you to explain to us what is this that I'm

734
01:08:10,680 --> 01:08:11,340
handing you.

735
01:08:11,560 --> 01:08:16,400
This is the full Cobb County Code of Ordance is pertaining to alcoholic beverage licenses

736
01:08:16,400 --> 01:08:17,060
and permits.

737
01:08:17,360 --> 01:08:20,620
And that would be chapter six of the Cobb Code of Ordance is correct.

738
01:08:21,040 --> 01:08:26,420
And that would include Section 6-206 and Section 6-207 that I've already referred to earlier.

739
01:08:26,660 --> 01:08:27,280
Yes, sir.

740
01:08:35,940 --> 01:08:39,720
Mr. Wightner has indicated she has no objection to this being in the evidence.

741
01:08:39,980 --> 01:08:42,280
This is just a certified copy of the Cobb Alcohol Code.

742
01:08:45,760 --> 01:08:47,960
That's all the questions I have with this witness, Madam Chair.

743
01:08:51,140 --> 01:08:53,980
Thank you for

744
01:08:56,760 --> 01:08:57,840
our advocate.

745
01:08:58,400 --> 01:09:03,560
If doesn't this Wightner have any questions of Ms. Wightner?

746
01:09:03,560 --> 01:09:04,880
Thank you, appreciate you asking.

747
01:09:05,620 --> 01:09:07,440
Do any commissioners have any questions?

748
01:09:10,650 --> 01:09:11,230
All right, thank you.

749
01:09:16,720 --> 01:09:20,020
Ms. Wightner, it's your opportunity to get up and present your case.

750
01:09:20,020 --> 01:09:21,600
than any witnesses that you might have,

751
01:09:21,780 --> 01:09:24,020
if you would go up to this podium, please.

752
01:09:43,900 --> 01:09:44,900
I'm going to address the chair,

753
01:09:45,060 --> 01:09:46,080
just address the chair.

754
01:09:46,900 --> 01:09:48,080
I'm going to call it, you have a seat.

755
01:09:48,080 --> 01:09:51,260
Just call it, I'm

756
01:09:53,340 --> 01:09:54,900
here, respect.

757
01:09:54,900 --> 01:09:55,480
Good morning.

758
01:09:56,020 --> 01:09:56,600
Good morning.

759
01:09:57,080 --> 01:09:58,940
Yes, can you go ahead and just state your name for us?

760
01:09:58,940 --> 01:09:59,560
Skylar Whiter.

761
01:09:59,940 --> 01:10:00,360
Thank you, Scott.

762
01:10:00,980 --> 01:10:01,680
All right.

763
01:10:02,060 --> 01:10:04,960
I'm here respectfully to ask the Board of Commissioners

764
01:10:04,960 --> 01:10:08,540
to reconsider the denial of my alcohol permit

765
01:10:08,540 --> 01:10:18,540
and to allow me the opportunity to demonstrate that I am taking meaningful and serious steps to address the circumstances that led to my DUI arrest.

766
01:10:19,460 --> 01:10:27,460
I understand the seriousness and take four responsibility of my actions and take full accountability for the decision that I made.

767
01:10:28,020 --> 01:10:33,120
I'm not asking the board to overlook my record or make an exception for me.

768
01:10:33,120 --> 01:10:38,660
Rather than I am asking that you consider the significant steps that I've taken to change my

769
01:10:38,660 --> 01:10:44,060
behavior and remain accountable and make better decisions moving forward.

770
01:10:45,140 --> 01:10:49,940
Since July 26, I have been participating in a DUI court program.

771
01:10:50,340 --> 01:10:57,540
As part of that program, I am drug and alcohol tested approximately 4-5 times every week.

772
01:10:57,540 --> 01:11:06,160
I attend court appointed meetings every Tuesday and Thursday as well as two additional meetings each month with my counselor.

773
01:11:07,520 --> 01:11:15,960
Since beginning the court, the DUI court program, I have received zero sanctions for any failed test or missed required meetings.

774
01:11:16,700 --> 01:11:27,520
These requirements have become an important part of my life, and I'm committed to completing the program and following every requirement placed upon me to take and take.

775
01:11:27,540 --> 01:11:30,700
my participation in the program very seriously.

776
01:11:33,470 --> 01:11:39,370
My sobriety and continued compliance with the DUI court program, our priorities in my life

777
01:11:39,370 --> 01:11:45,930
and when given the choice between serving a shorter period of jail time and participating

778
01:11:45,930 --> 01:11:52,010
in the DUI court program, I chose the program because I wanted to address my behavior and

779
01:11:52,010 --> 01:11:57,970
accept continued accountability and make changes rather than simply serving a shorter

780
01:11:57,970 --> 01:12:02,170
symptoms and moving forward without addressing the issues that brought me here.

781
01:12:04,070 --> 01:12:10,610
My employment is also an important part of my rehabilitation and my ability to meet the financial

782
01:12:10,610 --> 01:12:18,710
obligations associated with the program. DUI court requires me to maintain a minimum of 32 hours

783
01:12:18,710 --> 01:12:25,170
of employment each week and being granted my alcohol permit would allow me to work additional hours

784
01:12:25,170 --> 01:12:32,390
and increase my income, which would help me remain financially responsible and ensure the

785
01:12:32,390 --> 01:12:38,530
ability to be able to pay my required fees, fines, and other obligations associated with

786
01:12:38,530 --> 01:12:39,290
the program.

787
01:12:40,850 --> 01:12:46,750
My permit would also allow me to better assist my co-workers in my workplace by helping

788
01:12:46,750 --> 01:12:50,110
them carry beverages to customers' tables when appropriate.

789
01:12:50,110 --> 01:12:57,510
But I understand that being permanent to handles or serve alcohol beverages comes with responsibility

790
01:12:58,070 --> 01:13:03,110
and I'm willing to comply with all rules and regulations associated with the permit.

791
01:13:04,290 --> 01:13:08,970
I have been employed with my current employer for approximately four to five years

792
01:13:08,970 --> 01:13:14,270
and I've never had an alcohol-related incident or disciplinary issue at work.

793
01:13:14,270 --> 01:13:27,590
My employment requires me to be completely sober before during and after my shifts, consuming alcohol and connection with my work would place my employment immediately at risk of termination.

794
01:13:31,930 --> 01:13:43,610
Regarding my two DUI rest in 2024 and 2026, I'm grateful that neither incident resulted in a vehicle accident injury to another person or harm to myself.

795
01:13:43,610 --> 01:13:49,410
I understand however that the absence of an accident does not make my decisions acceptable.

796
01:13:50,530 --> 01:13:59,230
I include this part only as a part of the overall circumstances and not as an attempt to minimize the seriousness of my actions.

797
01:13:59,970 --> 01:14:09,450
I recognize that my actions, I made mistakes and I'm committed to ensuring that those mistakes do not become a part of a pattern in my life.

798
01:14:09,450 --> 01:14:15,250
I understand that the Board has a responsibility to protect the public and carefully consider

799
01:14:15,250 --> 01:14:17,570
applications for alcohol permits.

800
01:14:18,410 --> 01:14:19,930
I respect that responsibility.

801
01:14:20,570 --> 01:14:24,630
I would also understand why my history may cause the Board to have concerns.

802
01:14:25,470 --> 01:14:30,590
I hope, however, that my current actions demonstrate that I'm taking those concerns seriously,

803
01:14:31,190 --> 01:14:33,750
and I'm actively working to earn back trust.

804
01:14:35,130 --> 01:14:49,750
And I have the original letter from my DUI coordinator and as well as an additional recommendation letter from my counselor that I have through the program.

805
01:14:53,250 --> 01:14:54,090
Thank you.

806
01:15:21,600 --> 01:15:32,040
Thank you, Ms. White. I want to first say I appreciate your recitation of your experience going all through this and I commend you on your efforts to get on a better road.

807
01:15:32,120 --> 01:15:35,320
I just have a few questions for you.

808
01:15:37,450 --> 01:15:44,150
Are you currently on probation for these offenses? You said you were part of the drug court. Is that part of your probation conditions?

809
01:15:45,290 --> 01:15:55,910
And I believe you indicated that your probation supervisor or the drug court personnel are okay with you being employed in a job where you serve alcohol.

810
01:15:56,330 --> 01:15:56,790
Yes, sir.

811
01:15:58,150 --> 01:16:01,430
And this application is a renewal application.

812
01:16:02,250 --> 01:16:04,230
Did you previously held this application?

813
01:16:05,770 --> 01:16:10,830
And because of the recent nature of these offenses, you were denied the renewal applications?

814
01:16:11,650 --> 01:16:12,090
Yes, sir.

815
01:16:12,090 --> 01:16:13,930
Okay, where do you work?

816
01:16:14,410 --> 01:16:15,550
Locassina and Acquorth.

817
01:16:15,790 --> 01:16:19,850
Okay, so that's an Acquorth, but that's an unincorporated Cobb, correct?

818
01:16:20,010 --> 01:16:21,530
It's not in the city of Acquorth.

819
01:16:21,910 --> 01:16:22,430
Is that correct?

820
01:16:22,710 --> 01:16:23,610
Yeah, believe so, yes.

821
01:16:25,250 --> 01:16:27,330
So you are not currently working there, correct?

822
01:16:27,530 --> 01:16:31,110
Because you'd have to have a work permit to continue working there, right?

823
01:16:31,310 --> 01:16:36,050
I'm able to do two goes, but I'm just not able to serve unless I can get the license back.

824
01:16:36,470 --> 01:16:36,910
Okay.

825
01:16:40,010 --> 01:16:45,990
It's fair to say that these offenses are very recent and in fact I believe one was in July

826
01:16:45,990 --> 01:16:48,410
or the conviction was rather.

827
01:16:48,510 --> 01:16:49,410
Yes, sir.

828
01:16:51,530 --> 01:17:00,710
And is it fair to say that you understand that you are the last line of defense from someone

829
01:17:00,710 --> 01:17:05,810
being sold alcohol or served alcohol that shouldn't get it, which would be an underage person

830
01:17:05,810 --> 01:17:08,270
and intoxicated person, because you yourself

831
01:17:08,270 --> 01:17:11,890
have believed stated in this opening statement that somebody

832
01:17:11,890 --> 01:17:14,630
could get out on the road and create a tragedy if that

833
01:17:14,630 --> 01:17:15,210
happens.

834
01:17:15,530 --> 01:17:16,010
Yes, sir.

835
01:17:19,510 --> 01:17:23,470
What procedures do you use at Laucacena to make sure

836
01:17:23,470 --> 01:17:25,410
that does not happen as a server?

837
01:17:28,490 --> 01:17:31,770
Paying attention to my tables, making sure

838
01:17:31,770 --> 01:17:33,610
that they haven't had too much to drink.

839
01:17:33,790 --> 01:17:36,150
And if they have, we would let our manager know

840
01:17:36,150 --> 01:17:40,650
so that she can figure out a ride for them to get homes that they're not driving.

841
01:17:41,330 --> 01:17:44,390
Do you check IDs when people order alcoholic beverages?

842
01:17:44,590 --> 01:17:45,110
Always.

843
01:17:46,090 --> 01:17:51,590
Do you know how to determine if an ID is that of an underage person?

844
01:17:52,230 --> 01:17:56,550
If we think that it's a fake for a fair underage,

845
01:17:56,790 --> 01:17:59,430
we get our manager immediately to make sure.

846
01:18:00,030 --> 01:18:00,050
Okay.

847
01:18:00,830 --> 01:18:09,050
Have you had any training regarding the service of alcohol other than what your employer might have told you to do and not do?

848
01:18:09,630 --> 01:18:10,870
Just that my employment.

849
01:18:12,230 --> 01:18:12,230
Okay,

850
01:18:19,720 --> 01:18:26,180
so we've heard a lot about why it's important for you to get this alcohol license.

851
01:18:26,860 --> 01:18:36,940
But I'd like to conclude by asking you why you think you should be entrusted or continue to be entrusted with that responsibility.

852
01:18:36,940 --> 01:18:45,000
in the community of Cobb County when you have demonstrated an inability to handle alcohol

853
01:18:45,000 --> 01:18:46,800
wisely yourself.

854
01:18:49,030 --> 01:18:57,410
Because I've taken the steps to take accountability and through the DUI program, I made sure

855
01:18:57,410 --> 01:19:05,470
that I didn't make the same mistakes continuously after joining the program and being tested

856
01:19:06,590 --> 01:19:11,970
almost almost every day of the week guarantees that I will continue the pattern that I

857
01:19:11,970 --> 01:19:19,930
was in before. Okay. And is it your testimony that that's going to help you do a

858
01:19:19,930 --> 01:19:24,590
better job of being vigilant in your job as a server? Yes sir. To keep people

859
01:19:24,590 --> 01:19:29,190
from getting alcohol, it shouldn't get it. Yes sir. That's all I have, Madam Chair.

860
01:19:32,640 --> 01:19:37,520
Thank you. I'll see if there are any questions from commissioners, Commissioner

861
01:19:48,140 --> 01:19:49,180
Thank you.

862
01:19:50,890 --> 01:19:55,330
Ma'am, do you know how long you'll be in DUI court for 18 months?

863
01:20:06,850 --> 01:20:08,750
Are there any other questions from Commissioners?

864
01:20:08,830 --> 01:20:09,670
Commissioner Sheffield.

865
01:20:10,310 --> 01:20:12,590
I just have a few of you for clarification.

866
01:20:12,590 --> 01:20:17,510
and 20, 25 did you participate in any program?

867
01:20:17,550 --> 01:20:19,890
No, I was on probation.

868
01:20:21,050 --> 01:20:21,050
Okay.

869
01:20:24,760 --> 01:20:26,920
You mentioned that you were with your employer

870
01:20:26,920 --> 01:20:31,340
for the past four to five years, were you employed as a

871
01:20:31,340 --> 01:20:33,020
server during that period?

872
01:20:33,020 --> 01:20:33,520
Yes, ma'am.

873
01:20:33,520 --> 01:20:35,480
For that entire period? Yes, ma'am.

874
01:20:36,340 --> 01:20:39,340
And you also mentioned that you're able to serve

875
01:20:39,340 --> 01:20:40,740
to go alcohol?

876
01:20:41,200 --> 01:20:41,960
No, ma'am.

877
01:20:41,960 --> 01:20:46,600
I do to go, but there's no to go alcohol allowed to be served.

878
01:20:47,360 --> 01:20:47,380
Okay.

879
01:20:47,380 --> 01:20:48,820
We don't do to go alcohol.

880
01:20:48,960 --> 01:20:49,240
Okay.

881
01:20:49,300 --> 01:20:53,520
Thanks for that clarification, because when the question was asked, you said only to go.

882
01:20:54,300 --> 01:20:54,540
So I just-

883
01:20:54,540 --> 01:21:02,460
Because we'll read some of those places you're able to order it to go, but you're not doing that.

884
01:21:02,680 --> 01:21:02,820
Okay.

885
01:21:02,940 --> 01:21:04,240
Thanks for that clarification.

886
01:21:06,220 --> 01:21:06,860
So,

887
01:21:09,190 --> 01:21:16,570
with the arrest in 2026, can you confirm that that arrest led to the conviction of July

888
01:21:16,570 --> 01:21:17,730
2026?

889
01:21:17,830 --> 01:21:18,410
Yes, ma'am.

890
01:21:19,310 --> 01:21:20,930
So, it wasn't like a third one.

891
01:21:21,410 --> 01:21:21,450
Okay.

892
01:21:21,450 --> 01:21:23,930
I just needed clarification on that.

893
01:21:24,610 --> 01:21:27,010
And I think that was it.

894
01:21:27,110 --> 01:21:31,450
You answered the question regarding the anticipated completion of the program.

895
01:21:32,430 --> 01:21:34,610
And that was all I had for clarification.

896
01:21:34,610 --> 01:21:36,790
Thank you.

897
01:21:37,090 --> 01:21:37,870
Commissioner Gambrou.

898
01:21:39,670 --> 01:21:41,010
Just a follow-up question.

899
01:21:42,010 --> 01:21:48,290
So, did you have a serving permit prior to this one being denied?

900
01:21:48,850 --> 01:21:49,550
Yes, ma'am.

901
01:21:55,780 --> 01:21:57,360
I'll show up to the follow-up.

902
01:21:57,540 --> 01:22:00,140
Excuse me, but you're triggering additional questions.

903
01:22:00,740 --> 01:22:02,520
And maybe it's in the application, forgive me.

904
01:22:02,600 --> 01:22:06,020
But when were you originally, when did you originally,

905
01:22:07,080 --> 01:22:09,640
were you issued your permit?

906
01:22:09,640 --> 01:22:19,980
But whenever I first started serving, back in, if it's been going on five years this year,

907
01:22:20,040 --> 01:22:22,780
I guess that would be back in 2021 or 2020.

908
01:22:23,520 --> 01:22:23,640
Okay.

909
01:22:29,530 --> 01:22:29,650
Okay.

910
01:22:30,000 --> 01:22:32,360
Any other questions from commissioners?

911
01:22:35,290 --> 01:22:40,050
All right. Thank you, ma'am. You can have a seat. Thank you.

912
01:22:49,960 --> 01:22:55,760
I just assume the applicant does not have any further comments that you'd like to make. I'm going to do a brief closing, then if that's the case.

913
01:22:58,860 --> 01:23:08,720
Briefly, ma'am, chair, she certainly has presented a commendable case as far as what she's done to address what is a serious problem.

914
01:23:09,580 --> 01:23:15,000
I always am very concerned with convictions that are recent.

915
01:23:15,780 --> 01:23:20,640
I know we have a five-year look back period, and the reason I do is even though she's had

916
01:23:20,640 --> 01:23:25,600
a work permit for my her testimony, five years prior to this incident.

917
01:23:26,460 --> 01:23:30,040
As you well know, and as you've heard me say many, many times before this board, we are looking

918
01:23:30,040 --> 01:23:32,940
for people who can follow the rules.

919
01:23:33,540 --> 01:23:41,380
It's a very simple statement, but so important, and driving under the influence is one

920
01:23:41,380 --> 01:23:46,000
of the most serious cases of not following the rules that we have in these contexts.

921
01:23:48,020 --> 01:23:50,720
So my concern is still there.

922
01:23:51,860 --> 01:23:58,120
I'm very proud, actually, I don't know Ms. Whitener personally, but I'm proud of the efforts

923
01:23:58,120 --> 01:24:02,560
that she's put forward to try and address this with the guidance of the drug courts.

924
01:24:02,560 --> 01:24:05,620
So she has to do it as part of her condition to probation.

925
01:24:06,600 --> 01:24:07,920
And that's great for her.

926
01:24:08,240 --> 01:24:11,320
But the question remains, has she,

927
01:24:11,320 --> 01:24:15,640
thereby forfeited the privilege, and it is a privilege

928
01:24:15,640 --> 01:24:18,120
of license to serve alcohol in Cobb County.

929
01:24:18,440 --> 01:24:21,900
And I think that question very much remains in doubt.

930
01:24:22,120 --> 01:24:23,980
But having said all that, I will, of course,

931
01:24:24,280 --> 01:24:26,300
leave the decision in the good judgment of this board.

932
01:24:26,520 --> 01:24:27,060
Thank you.

933
01:24:27,060 --> 01:24:27,620
The

934
01:24:35,550 --> 01:24:43,570
she referenced her probation supervisor, I believe, and the DUI court coordinator.

935
01:24:44,770 --> 01:24:46,990
The microphone's going to pick this up.

936
01:24:47,130 --> 01:24:49,290
I just want to make sure our microphone is going to pick this up.

937
01:24:49,310 --> 01:24:55,530
So we are looking at, um, character references or letters of support provided for, uh,

938
01:24:55,550 --> 01:24:56,270
Ms. Whitener.

939
01:25:07,430 --> 01:25:11,290
Just give us a moment to take a look at it and then we'll have you come up for your closing statement.

940
01:25:24,270 --> 01:25:26,810
Just for the record, this is from Paul and County.

941
01:25:56,640 --> 01:26:03,900
Yes, we'll get some clarification for that because I just want to read this and it's

942
01:26:03,900 --> 01:26:04,440
an entirety.

943
01:26:04,660 --> 01:26:12,220
It says Skyler Weitner entered the Pauling Judicial Circuit DUI Court on July 9th as a

944
01:26:12,220 --> 01:26:15,640
result of a clear agreement in Cobb County State Court.

945
01:26:16,080 --> 01:26:23,920
So this is not being done absent of connection to Cobb County and I'm looking for your address.

946
01:26:23,920 --> 01:26:25,980
Man, do you live in Paul and County?

947
01:26:26,560 --> 01:26:27,600
That's where she lives.

948
01:28:21,650 --> 01:28:24,690
Okay, we have another question before we have you provide a closing statement.

949
01:28:24,810 --> 01:28:26,110
Go ahead, Commissioner Rom.

950
01:28:29,080 --> 01:28:30,580
Yes, you can come up, please.

951
01:28:31,480 --> 01:28:32,740
Again, this is not the closing.

952
01:28:33,260 --> 01:28:34,600
Just for you to provide for response.

953
01:28:37,420 --> 01:28:37,700
Good morning.

954
01:28:38,820 --> 01:28:45,780
Is the letter from Dr. Jennifer Han that torn counseling

955
01:28:45,780 --> 01:28:47,000
and recovery?

956
01:28:47,340 --> 01:28:49,680
Is that in conjunction with?

957
01:28:55,480 --> 01:28:56,620
Do you like court?

958
01:28:57,240 --> 01:29:00,400
And also, are they located in Pauling?

959
01:29:00,900 --> 01:29:01,620
Yes, sir.

960
01:29:01,820 --> 01:29:03,160
Or it's on the line.

961
01:29:03,380 --> 01:29:04,740
I think it's still Pauling.

962
01:29:04,800 --> 01:29:05,920
It's an act worth.

963
01:29:08,940 --> 01:29:10,850
I don't know.

964
01:29:11,310 --> 01:29:12,190
Okay, yeah.

965
01:29:12,850 --> 01:29:14,910
So, that's all I had.

966
01:29:15,170 --> 01:29:16,010
Thank you.

967
01:29:19,350 --> 01:29:23,290
Are there any other comments from commissioners before she provides her closing statement?

968
01:29:37,920 --> 01:29:38,140
Okay.

969
01:29:38,800 --> 01:29:39,300
All right, ma'am.

970
01:29:39,520 --> 01:29:42,080
Please, you can begin your closing statement whenever you're ready.

971
01:29:43,200 --> 01:29:48,460
I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me the opportunity to present my case again.

972
01:29:49,060 --> 01:29:51,900
And I respect whatever decision you decide to make.

973
01:29:52,880 --> 01:29:53,760
Thank you.

974
01:29:56,720 --> 01:29:58,300
I'll defer to Commissioner Garble.

975
01:29:58,520 --> 01:29:59,980
This is a matter within district.

976
01:30:03,520 --> 01:30:08,360
Prior to making a motion, does the board have any discussion, I'd like to have?

977
01:30:11,370 --> 01:30:16,550
My comments reflect that of the attorney of the county. I do believe it's commendable, the

978
01:30:16,550 --> 01:30:24,270
efforts that Ms. White-Enerved that you've taken to address your consumption of alcohol.

979
01:30:26,000 --> 01:30:41,920
And we have DUI court here in Cobb County and other programs that do support citizens through whatever

980
01:30:41,920 --> 01:30:49,320
sentencing that they have and they've done an outstanding job for those who participated,

981
01:30:49,780 --> 01:30:54,640
but it's truly up to the participant how they want to take advantage of those opportunities.

982
01:30:54,640 --> 01:30:56,240
You've

983
01:30:58,450 --> 01:31:06,570
recently begun this program in July and while I am very supportive of our DUI

984
01:31:06,570 --> 01:31:13,450
courts and I'm always supportive of people doing whatever they can to mitigate the hardship

985
01:31:13,450 --> 01:31:22,750
that brings them before us, I'm very concerned about the timing of both DUI's and we're

986
01:31:22,750 --> 01:31:30,570
application there was one in October of last year and then another just as

987
01:31:30,570 --> 01:31:37,550
recent as July of this year and we have a five year look back period.

988
01:31:40,290 --> 01:31:40,290
This

989
01:31:40,290 --> 01:31:47,270
is turning Hemsley's share so close to the beginning of this look back

990
01:31:47,270 --> 01:31:53,100
period. We had not only have to be mindful of you and we take each applicant

991
01:31:54,200 --> 01:31:59,620
circumstances into consideration, but we also, I think, need to consider the bar that we

992
01:31:59,620 --> 01:32:07,060
set when we have other persons that come before here and, as I was listening of, in

993
01:32:07,060 --> 01:32:13,360
trying to, not in trying to, because I am empathetic, is empathizing with your situation.

994
01:32:15,020 --> 01:32:19,880
I'm wondering, is the five-year look back period? Is that too long? Is it not long enough?

995
01:32:19,880 --> 01:32:24,720
But that's the law that we have before us here today, and that's our standard.

996
01:32:25,080 --> 01:32:32,280
And the appeal allows you to be considered beyond it, but I'm just very concerned about the time frame.

997
01:32:33,260 --> 01:32:35,000
The program is 18 months.

998
01:32:35,980 --> 01:32:41,980
There are some mitigating circumstances, again with the program to test you as you said almost every day of the week.

999
01:32:44,520 --> 01:32:49,560
I'm not sure how much this was emphasized, but I will emphasize it.

1000
01:32:49,560 --> 01:32:57,600
Even though the denial of this application is because you've had to DUI's, we are looking

1001
01:32:57,600 --> 01:33:02,940
at your ability to exercise judgments, so the persons that you serve don't end up in the

1002
01:33:02,940 --> 01:33:05,700
circumstance where they can have DUI's.

1003
01:33:15,120 --> 01:33:23,720
And the URDUI's necessarily mean that you would not exercise judgment in serving someone,

1004
01:33:25,860 --> 01:33:34,260
It's not directly indicative, but it could be, and that's the risk that we take.

1005
01:33:35,220 --> 01:33:41,600
And furthering this, would you have the judgment to keep someone else from having that happen to them?

1006
01:33:41,760 --> 01:33:53,500
Knowing this just happened to you recently, would you empathize with someone who hits in a very similar circumstances as you and not in withholding alcohol but in providing it?

1007
01:33:57,240 --> 01:33:58,880
That's what we weigh in.

1008
01:33:59,400 --> 01:34:03,500
I'm not sure if your testimony today helps me overcome that concern.

1009
01:34:10,450 --> 01:34:11,230
Those are my comments.

1010
01:34:15,170 --> 01:34:21,330
And while I echo those sentiments, I also wish you well on this journey to recovery.

1011
01:34:22,050 --> 01:34:29,290
And if I'm not mistaken, she would have the opportunity to reapply for a license in a year, correct?

1012
01:34:33,330 --> 01:34:34,450
In 12 months.

1013
01:34:38,560 --> 01:34:39,260
I'm sorry.

1014
01:34:42,740 --> 01:34:43,160
Thank you.

1015
01:34:47,740 --> 01:34:50,100
Yes, she can reapply in 12 months.

1016
01:34:50,300 --> 01:34:53,480
The issue is she still has two convictions in five years.

1017
01:34:53,720 --> 01:34:56,240
So she'll get administratively denied again.

1018
01:34:56,740 --> 01:34:58,420
She could then go back in front of the license.

1019
01:34:58,620 --> 01:35:01,920
If you bore if she uses and there could be a different outcome

1020
01:35:01,920 --> 01:35:05,140
and that, I don't know, I can't predict what that board will do.

1021
01:35:05,600 --> 01:35:07,480
And you all could see her again next year or two,

1022
01:35:07,620 --> 01:35:09,660
depending on what the license would be worth.

1023
01:35:09,900 --> 01:35:11,040
But yes, she would have.

1024
01:35:11,380 --> 01:35:13,240
She'd have to go through the process again.

1025
01:35:14,500 --> 01:35:15,460
Thank you for your welcome.

1026
01:35:15,560 --> 01:35:16,440
Claire, fine there.

1027
01:35:20,220 --> 01:35:31,180
So, with that, I make a motion to uphold the decisions of the cab county police department and the license review board to deny the server permit for the reasons on the record.

1028
01:35:32,020 --> 01:35:32,220
Okay.

1029
01:35:32,620 --> 01:35:33,860
There are any further discussion?

1030
01:35:35,180 --> 01:35:40,480
I also echo Commissioner Garample's sentiments in wishing you very well and your path through recovery.

1031
01:35:40,480 --> 01:35:47,800
and know that employment is very important as you are on that path and hope that your

1032
01:35:47,800 --> 01:35:54,120
employee will continue to work with you or that there may be other opportunities for you

1033
01:35:54,120 --> 01:35:58,720
to be able to substantially make ends meet during this time of recovery.

1034
01:36:01,760 --> 01:36:06,060
But that'll call the question. The motion carries 40.

1035
01:36:09,160 --> 01:36:10,440
But that there's no other further

1036
01:36:10,440 --> 01:36:13,660
business before the Board of Commissioners are meeting is now adjourned.