tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post5852104012132940568..comments2024-03-20T11:21:16.856-04:00Comments on Heneghan’s Dunwoody Blog: Dunwoody and DeKalb County Board of Education Authorize Purchase, Sale, and Real Estate Exchange AgreementJohn Heneghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-14554136244649119202018-07-08T22:38:33.922-04:002018-07-08T22:38:33.922-04:00Thanks Jay, notified staff of your concerns.Thanks Jay, notified staff of your concerns.John Heneghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-41439331708836619402018-07-08T15:29:08.323-04:002018-07-08T15:29:08.323-04:00The new fields look good, I just sort of walked th...The new fields look good, I just sort of walked through the area with my kids. I'm still a fan of grass--but I can see the value of being able to get the fields rolled out and fastened down quickly between the showers we've been getting.<br /><br />My only worry is that the Lennox a/c units for the concessions building will get stolen. It looked like they're out on some pads in a unsecurable spot. Maybe have someone look into this before some copper/ac thieves mess with them.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419803744024396337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-59910017621581515462016-10-06T10:38:03.075-04:002016-10-06T10:38:03.075-04:00it's been a year or so since we had a thread o...it's been a year or so since we had a thread on real vs. fake grass. The latter seemed good to me at first, until reading about numerous disappointing experiences various cities have had (installers not honoring warranties), the fact that it needs replacing every 10 years or so ($$$), and the extremely hot temperatures on artificial surfaces.<br /><br />Thus, I support real grass--but do think that the appropriate group should study and spend the money on proper soil foundation and drainage up front. Skimping on that can lead to swampy, unusable fields. The JCC just re-did their fields, and the soccer fields at Dunwoody Baptist also seem to drain well. Those could be good resources. Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419803744024396337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-26735662204906944812016-10-06T08:01:51.153-04:002016-10-06T08:01:51.153-04:00Lacrosse and soccer are 2 popular sports at the mi...Lacrosse and soccer are 2 popular sports at the middle school and high school level (boys and girls). I'd like to see some dedicated fields for their use as well, either in the empty back fields of Brook Run or as part of the renewed fields at PCMS.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-26433331151583266482016-10-06T07:32:54.678-04:002016-10-06T07:32:54.678-04:00I would like to thank the City Council and DeKalb ...I would like to thank the City Council and DeKalb School District for their work on this proposal. It seems to be a win-win for all. I understand the DSB League is disappointed, but hopefully they will "come around" and choose to be a partner with the City on this venture.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-73491829192708528612016-10-05T20:11:20.877-04:002016-10-05T20:11:20.877-04:00Randy, we saw an opportunity to increase park land...Randy, we saw an opportunity to increase park land and improve the quality of the fields that our children use everyday so we went with that option. I believe most of council would prefer the back 40 of Brook Run to become converted to flat playable active recreation space. Yes the shared use agreement allows PCMS students to use those fields during the day. As far as artificial sports turf, I like the concept especially as the cost per playable hour of use is usually lower but we haven't budgeted for the larger outlay nor really had that conversation as to its use in the community. Is that what you prefer to be used? Baseball fields too? Please be active in your questions / desires for the public outreach sessions coming up. Thanks John Heneghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-7692765256137864222016-10-05T19:20:07.865-04:002016-10-05T19:20:07.865-04:00John,
I have a few questions.
Why not put the fiel...John,<br />I have a few questions.<br />Why not put the fields in the back of Brook Run? Was that not an option. <br />Will the kids at Peachtree Middle be allowed to use the baseball fields during school day?<br />Will the fields be artificial sports turf? Randy Pressnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417864029336726293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-82045359025424055592016-10-05T18:14:53.407-04:002016-10-05T18:14:53.407-04:00I encourage the city council to go ahead and get c...I encourage the city council to go ahead and get cost estimates on demolition now and go ahead and set aside money for that expense, or better yet, make DOE pay for the demolition. I'd hate to find out that demolition costs take up a sizable portion of the funds DOE will be providing.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04999318909976951553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-39023432950749322832016-10-05T18:10:36.688-04:002016-10-05T18:10:36.688-04:00There is no plan for old Austin location and guess...There is no plan for old Austin location and guessing building will be demolished when vacated in three years. DeKalb states that proposal doesn't afffect any future addition build. John Heneghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-89882741648199351992016-10-05T18:05:03.925-04:002016-10-05T18:05:03.925-04:00How does this affect the proposed addition to PCMS...How does this affect the proposed addition to PCMS and DHS?Tracy Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14884217047392438800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-86482504967292592432016-10-05T16:51:31.904-04:002016-10-05T16:51:31.904-04:00Does the City Council have a plan for what the cur...Does the City Council have a plan for what the current Austin Elementary site will be used for once vacated by the Board of Education? If the plan is to keep the building that is there what is the plan to keep the buildings from falling into disrepair once vacated? If the plan is to demolish them, what is the estimated demolition cost?Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04999318909976951553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-54393052253809738102016-10-05T16:39:05.737-04:002016-10-05T16:39:05.737-04:00Congratulations. This looks like a very good deal...Congratulations. This looks like a very good deal. I'm really impressed. Two things in particular impress me:<br />1. We purchased the land for the two new baseball fields between Brook Run and PCMS from the DeKalb County School system rather than using existing Brook Run real estate, essentially growing Brook Run by eight percent.<br />2. You got sufficient funds from the school system to build state-of-the art ball fields that the city will maintain (rather than relying on DeKalb schools for maintenance) and you even got enough money from the school system to update and improve the football field and track at PCMS. A lot of people will benefit from this.<br /><br />Well done! Nice job!Robert Wittensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581072729468287873noreply@blogger.com