Sunday, March 10, 2024

DeKalb / Dunwoody area Elections for 2024 - New DeKalb School Board Member & CEO with other interesting races to follow.

Link to photo above - here

 https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/qualifying-candidate-information

Apologies if I missed anyone in a local contested race (as the website is not the easiest to navigate) and congratulations to those serving our community who are running unopposed (not listed). 

Thank you to those who have served and decided not to run for re-election; we appreciate your service.
Special thanks to Anna Hill & Michael Thurmond.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday March 11th and notice of Dunwoody Retreat on Tuesday & Wednesday in Clarksville, GA

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday March 11, 2024 - 6:00 PM

DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14702509358,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

City Manager's Monthly Report (Eric Linton)

Perimeter Brand Strategy (Ann Hanlon)

FIRST READ: MMSP 24-01: Review and Consideration of a Major Master Sign Plan for 4896 N Peachtree Road (Kingswood Church)

FIRST READ: MMSP 24-02: Review and Consideration of a Major Master Sign Plan for 4553 N Shallowford Road (Emory Healthcare)


SECOND READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 2, Sec. 2-253 re: Board of Ethics

SECOND READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 4, Sec. 4-70 re: Alcohol License Review Board

Funding Authorization for 1302 Center Drive Emergency Storm Repairs

Funding Authorization for 2707 Wood Hollow Drive Storm Repairs

Resolution for Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023

Approval to Purchase Signal Poles for Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installations on Perimeter Center West and North Peachtree Road (Chesnut Elementary)


Retreat Notice - Open to the Public & Live Streamed

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

2024 STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT

MARCH 12 & 13, 2024 - 9:30 AM/ 9:00 AM

GLEN-ELLA SPRINGS INN (CONFERENCE ROOM)

1789 BEAR GAP ROAD

CLARKSVILLE, GA 30523

 

Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:

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Or join by phone:

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2024 Strategic Planning Session over two days.
(Sorry no read ahead documents available to Council or Public)

March 12th Agenda - City Site
March 13th Agenda - City Site

Dunwoody Commercial Real Estate Review
Parks
Budgets, Revenues, Expenditures, Millages and Trends
Council Meetings
Public Safety
Dunwoody 2035

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Dunwoody's All Saints Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Fish Fry is back on Friday Nights - Baked Salmon, Fried Shrimp and the Clam Chowder are my favorites!

I believe this might be one of busiest restaurant in Dunwoody?

All Saints Catholic Church / Knights of Columbus Fish Fry's are back for 2024 Lent!
Skip the cooking and come enjoy a delicious seafood meal with your friends, family & neighbors.   
2024 Friday Fish Fry Schedule (5PM – 8PM):
March 1, 8, 15, & 22

My family attends All Saint's Catholic Church and I'm a member of the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal service organization dedicated to providing charitable services.  The Knights biggest fundraising event is our “WORLD FAMOUS” FISH FRY which started a few weeks ago and continues for four more Friday nights with the last serving occurring on Friday, March 22nd.

As a member of the Knights, I can tell you that fresh food is prepared & served with love, the three hour event gets very busy but the service is incredible.  At one point last year we were serving a meal every 13 seconds and all of the funds were pushed back into community charity work.

Knights of Columbus
 All Saints Catholic Church - Gym
Lower Parking Lot
Friday's from 5 pm to 8 pm
2443 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

The meals will be served in the gymnasium at the church. Eat in or take out is available. Entrée choices: fried cod or shrimp and broiled cod or salmon; sides include made-from-scratch New England clam chowder, fries, macaroni and cheese, roasted red potatoes, coleslaw, green beans and hush puppies. Kids meals are available. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted for meals. Desserts are available nightly (cash only). Iced tea and water are complimentary; cash bar for beer, wine, soft drinks and bottled water. Proceeds benefit the charities of the Knights of Columbus.  

This event is open to the community. Everyone is welcome!

Video from 2011 - not much has changed except the prices are up a little.

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday February 26th. (Paving, Police Staffing, Expanded EMS Funding, 2023 Budget Amendment, expanding a few city boards)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday February 26, 2024 - 6:00 PM

DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm w/o Zoom  - City Site Agenda - hopefully with Zoom info on Monday 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom, unfortunately this login information was missing from the published agenda and I have asked that the agenda be updated on Monday, probably will be available here.

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of a Contract Extension with Blount Construction for 2024 Pavement Resurfacing

  • Authorize the Mayor, City Manager, or designee to execute all documents necessary and proper to extend Blount Construction’s pavement resurfacing contract for 2024 in the amount of $3,838,083 in order to pave 15.6 miles.

Approval of Purchase of Two Surveillance Video Trailers

Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 with Jacobs for Finance and Administrative Services 

  • For financial security and accountability purposes, the City Council converted two Accountants and one Accounts Receivable position to in house city employees.

Funding Authorization Request for Donaldson Bannister Park Stormwater Engineering Analysis

Request for Five Additional Personnel for the Dunwoody Police Department 

  • Our current Crime Response Team’s name will be changed to reflect the work they do daily conducting traffic enforcement to improve the safety of our roads. The new Crime Response Team (a Sergeant and three Patrol Officer positions) will be able to focus on important crime reduction strategies that can make Dunwoody a safer place for our citizens. Strategies to address areas like drug trafficking, vice crimes, violent crimes, organized retail theft, gang crimes, entering autos, and other areas as needed.  Police Department has also requested a non-sworn, Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to handle everyday vehicle oversight.

  •  Funding for these position has been identified within the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) II Fund - one time Federal Funds.

2024 Budget Amendment for Additional Police Personnel and EMS Funding

  • Funding for these positions & expanded EMS services has been identified within the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) II Fund - one time Federal Funds.

FIRST READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 2, Sec. 2-253 re: Expanding the Board of Ethics

FIRST READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 4, Sec. 4-70 re: Expanding the Alcohol License Review Board

Resolution for Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023

  • previous budgeted use of fund balance of $508,838 will not be needed. Currently budgeted actual expenses are projected to fall into the 97% range after this budget amendment, meaning that unreserved fund balance should grow by $1.6 million bringing the city to 10 months of fund balance

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Dunwoody's Deputy Chief, Mike Carlson has been named as successor to Police Chief Billy Grogan

Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton announces the promotion of Deputy Chief Mike Carlson to the position of Chief of the Dunwoody Police Department. He’ll succeed Chief Billy Grogan, who announced his retirement last month, effective June 1.

“Deputy Chief Mike Carlson has been with the Dunwoody Police Department since day one, and he has proven himself to be a strong and respected leader,” said Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton. “I’m confident that he is more than ready and right for the top job. He has the support of officers in the department and members of the community.”

Deputy Chief Carlson was one of the founding members of the Dunwoody Police Department, joining as a sergeant in 2009. He coordinated the startup of the department’s Citizen Police Academy, Neighborhood Watch, and Chaplain programs. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2015, major in 2019, and deputy chief in 2021, overseeing the department’s day-to-day operations.

“As Dunwoody’s next Police Chief, I will continue strengthening the partnership with our community, foster innovation, and provide the best training and equipment for our officers and staff,” Carlson said. “I promise to provide effective and compassionate law enforcement services to all who live, work, and visit this great city. As the men and women of the Dunwoody Police Department continue to build upon Chief Billy Grogan’s outstanding legacy, we wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement.”

In 2022, Carlson retired as a captain with the Georgia National Guard. He began his part-time service in 2011 and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2014. His awards include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Meritorious Service Medal.

“Deputy Chief Carlson's record of excellence spans the entire history of the Dunwoody Police Department, consistently delivering outstanding service to the citizens of our community,” added Chief Grogan. “With unwavering confidence, I believe his leadership will propel the department to new heights of success."

Carlson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership/Public Safety from Reinhardt University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange, and the Senior Management Institute for Policing at the Police Executive Research Forum.

“Deputy Chief Carlson has played an important role in the building of our excellent police department,” said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. ”He has innovative ideas and a real understanding of the Dunwoody community. I know Deputy Chief Carlson will continue to move the department in the right direction.”

The transition will begin right away, and Deputy Chief Carlson will officially start his new role in April.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Dunwoody City Council agenda for Monday February 12, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday February 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM

DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14702509358,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Kudos to all our bailiffs!  Presentation of 2023 President's Volunteer Service Awards to Ron Silvers, Harry Lutz, Tielke Baker, Gary Barnett, Paul Chastain, David Cote and Roy Etheridge

City Manager's Monthly Report

Approval of On-Call Skilled Trade Vendors

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Board of Ethics - Aaron Chausmer

Resolution to Return Text Amendment to Define Community Residences and Recovery Communities and Create Use Regulations for Such Uses to the Planning Commission 

Resolution Extending a Moratorium on Drug Rehabilitation Centers and Other Facilities for Treatment of Drug Dependency

Discussion of Request for Five Additional Personnel for the Dunwoody Police Department

2024 Budget Amendment for Additional Police Personnel and EMS Funding

Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 with Jacobs for Finance and Administrative Services

Discussion of Purchase of Two Surveillance Video Trailers

Contract Extension with Blount Construction for 2024 Pavement Resurfacing