Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 28, 2025 (Comp Plan Public Hearing, Financial Report and Audit for 2024)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 28, 2025
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/85998548170 or  phone +14702509358,,85998548170#

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

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer David Perkins

Recognition of Sarv Dharavane (3rd Place in the Scripps National Spelling Bee from Austin Elementary)

Presentation of FY2024 Audit Results

2024 Comprehensive Financial Report

Public Hearing & Action Item - Consent to Transmit Draft 2025 -2045 Comprehensive Plan to the Atlanta
Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for Review

I made a number of comments and pushed various amendments to the Comp Plan but at the end of the day Council included the Neighborhood Transition Opportunities for higher density in many sections of the city which I was against - therefore voted against the plan as a whole.

Approval of a Construction Contract for Old Springhouse Lane Path

Municipal Court Probation Services Contract Renewal

Holiday HQ Proposal

Solar Discussion from the Sustainability Committee

Dunwoody City Hall Facade Lighting

FY2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendment

On 8/7, I updated the documents as I was able to upload them to my servers and I included my recap of Comp Plan Proposed changes.

* I am away from my normal computer system therefore can not upload documents to my servers therefore I recommend you review the city documents on their agenda system where you click onto each agenda item for documentation or you can download the entire packet here.

I recommend citizens with a financial background review the Dunwoody Audit & Comprehensive Financial Report for 2024 as I still have ongoing funding concerns for city expenses namely our rebidding of our contracted business services that was last renewed 5 years ago (at much lower prices than expected this year) as well inflationary pressures for expenses like salaries.  If you have questions for Council or staff, please raise them.

I have had number of citizen conversations regarding the comprehensive plan and my blog posts outlining my concerns & recommendations.  I look forward a conversation with council and then I will offer a few amendments including a few that were suggested by residents that thought I didn't go far enough in tightening up the language.  

I am not against the Holiday HQ proposal to spruce up the business areas but I believe the City Hall Facade Lighting is an overstep, not needed, nor possibly legal within our code if it were not on a governmental building.

Finally the FY2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendment really just cleans up the books as far as revenue received and shuffling a few accounts.  I will be asking about the funds being used for the Brook Run Maintenance Facility as this amendment uses  $461,000 from Unallocated Capital from the Shallowford Road proceeds but I would prefer that those funds be used for only front of house park development instead of a behind the scenes facility.  It may be a minor thing but in the spirit of the reason those funds were obtained I believe that was the intention of past Councils that those funds be allocated for playable park space. If you remember back on April 28th, Council narrowly approved (by a 4 to 3 vote) the $3.3 million back of house facility improvement whereby we only budgeted $1.5 million.  I was against this measure for both the cost over run as well as a portion of the excess funds ($1.5 Million) were coming from the sale of the Shallowford property and that measure mentions another $461K coming from unallocated capital but it didn't say where at that time.  Monday's amendment again shows coming from Shallowford and I would prefer that not be used.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 14, 2025

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 14, 2025
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.

The City Staff missed printing the Zoom video information for this meeting but the official agenda should be updated with this information Monday morning in the city agenda link above & here.

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

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Medals of Meritorious Service to Officers J. Davis, J. Edwards, T. Wanstreet

Recognition of Class 2025-005 Teen Police Academy Graduates

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer David Perkins 

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Report (Eric Linton) 

Spruill Center for the Arts Annual Presentation (Rachel Waldron) 

Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicas Brief in the Chang v. City Milton Appeal Pending Before the Georgia Supreme Court

Resolution Appointing DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections to Conduct the City of Dunwoody November 4, 2025 General Election, and if Necessary, December 2, 2025 Runoff Election 

Contract Extension with Triscapes for Road and Stormwater Maintenance

Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center HVAC Replacement

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Planning Commission (Thomas O'Brien, Scott Brown & Jeff Moss)

Resolution to Authorize the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding for a Shared Police SWAT Equipment Vehicle

Approval of Purchase for Axon Police Cameras & Equipment (Chief Carlson) 

Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancements - $2 Million Dollars.

Approval of a Construction Contract for Old Springhouse Lane Path

Municipal Court Probation Services Contract Renewal

Dunwoody City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday June 13th (Tree Ordinance, Spruill & Nature Center both get expansion funding, ARP Funding, new Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge, Tilly Mill Path, Millage Rate)

  DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 13, 2022    5:00 & 6:00 PM
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

5 pm Agenda for special called - City Site Agenda

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

Update on Edge City 2.0 Project

The City of Dunwoody would like to develop a new vision for the future redevelopment of the Perimeter Dunwoody market that is shared by elected officials, the DeKalb board of the Perimeter CID, major property owners, governmental partners, and community stakeholders.

The City of Dunwoody and ARC anticipate the following outcomes from the study to be:

•  Provide an updated vision that reflects current conditions and 20-year build out.
•  Develop transportation investments that provide for safe movement of pedestrians, bicycles, and transit in, through and around the Perimeter LCI area.
•  Develop case studies of comparable edge cities that provide real world examples of what the district could look like under chosen growth scenario.
•  Develop a 3D GIS model of the growth scenario that is compatible with the City of Dunwoody’s ESRI ArcGIS based System, and can be revised by city staff.
•  Develop a Fiscal Impact Model for the city, county and school system that can be adjusted in future years and future economic conditions.

• https://www.dunwoodyedge.com
• Champion Newspaper Story
• Reporter Newspaper Story
• Fox Business
  

Are you interested in becoming a Judge for the City of Dunwoody? Application process is now open.

RFQ 22-02 Municipal Court Judge

City of Dunwoody contracts with Municipal Judges who operate on four year terms and it appears that we are entering a renegotiation or replacement phase at the end of June 2022.  Dunwoody has had a fantastic history of hiring outstanding Judges therefore if you are interested in serving and have the requisite qualifications, please review and complete the RFQ requirements.  In my own reading of the RFQ, I noticed the pricing was left blank and is part of the bidding process but if you are interested in seeing what we currently pay judges you can review the City's Open Checkbook and select the expenditure type as Municipal Court, Purchased & Contracted Services.

An RFQ has been issued by the City of Dunwoody (“City”) to seek proposals for the position of Municipal Court Judge from qualified individual attorneys. The City desires to enter into a professional services contract with a qualified Proposer who can demonstrate competency and experience in providing such legal services to municipal governments. Interested parties who possess the desired qualifications listed and are experienced in providing such legal services are encouraged to submit a Response to this Request for Qualifications.  At its sole discretion, the City may by direct negotiation, finalize terms with the service provider who is selected for the contract award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses for any reason.

Criteria
• Experience, expertise and knowledge of municipal legal processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge, experience and ability in the operation of local governmental units in Georgia; court procedures and substantive criminal and civil law;
• Experience with the supervision of the proper handling of any discovery requests related to a pending citation; and experience ensuring that proper and accurate records of dispositions are maintained.
• Proposal’s presented approach to ensure the efficient use of time and resources to reduce delays in court proceedings.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain impartial and effective working relationships with other judges, judicial personnel, city management, elected officials and the general public.
• General familiarity with the City of Dunwoody.
• Fee Proposal

Proposer’s Qualifications
The Proposer shall comply with and be subject to all provisions of the City’s Charter and Codes, including, without limitation, the City’s Code of Ethics. Other specific qualifications include:
• Must be a resident of the State of Georgia and an Attorney-At-Law admitted to practice within the State and in good-standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and an active member and in good standing with the Georgia State Bar Association. Possess any other necessary and up-to-date required licenses, registrations, certifications and continuing education units.
• The attorney designated to perform the services of the Municipal Court Judge shall have at least five (5) years’ relevant experience practicing law and/or as a judge or substitute judge in the State
of Georgia in a municipal court or a court of record.
• The Proposer also shall demonstrate a high degree of practical experience, knowledge, and ability in the operation of local governmental units in Georgia; criminal procedure and substantive criminal and civil law; management of a courtroom and a large docket of cases; efficient use of time and resources to reduce delays that inconvenience other Court personnel; supervision of the proper handling of any discovery requests related to a pending citation; and experience ensuring that proper and accurate records of dispositions are maintained.
• Certification that the individual is not debarred and has all necessary and/or required insurance coverage in effect.
• Skills, capabilities, capacity and work experience of a demonstrated level that would assure completion of the scope of work in a timely and satisfactory manner.

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday June 15, 2020 - 6 p.m. via Zoom

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Agenda
JUNE 15, 2020
6:00 PM – via ZOOM

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Agenda

PUBLIC COMMENT
To take part in public comment, please send an email to publiccomment@dunwoodyga.gov. Include your name, your email address and phone number. You will be placed on a first-come, first-served list for public comment. The first public comment section has a 30-minute time limit. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes. If time runs out, pre-registered speakers will be called on during the second public comment section toward the end of the meeting. If you don't pre-register, you can use the "raise hand" feature on zoom during the meeting to be added to the public comment list.

Use of Force Presentation - Chief of Police - Billy Grogan
                   Officer Anwar Silliah on CNN
                   Become a Dunwoody Police Officer

Award of Municipal Court Probation Services Contract 

Amendment of the City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart - Communications Director

FIRST READ: Text Amendment Regarding Bicycles on all Sidewalks

Approval of Contract Extension for Stormwater Easement Acquisition Services

Resolution Calling for Legislature to Pass Hate Crimes Bill

Award of Contract - Athletic Field Lights at Peachtree Charter Middle School Football Field

Resolution to Surplus Items for the Police Department - two police vehicles

Resolution Amending the Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance of New Applications For Special Use Approval, Permitted Use Approval, or Building, Land Disturbance, Site Plan and Design Review or Other Permits for Any Construction in the Dunwoody Village Overlay District


Rebidding of Municipal Contracts - City Manager Analysis

Approval of Municipal Contract for Parks and Public Works - Lowe

Approval of Municipal Contract for Information Technology - Interdev

Approval of Municipal Contract for Finance and Administration - CH2M Hill / Jacobs

Approval of Municipal Contract for Community Development - The Collaborative Inc.


Discussion - Construction Contract with SD&C for the Georgetown Gateway Project 

Discussion - Neighborhood Sidewalk Program

Discussion - Establishing 2020 Millage Rate - 2.74 the same as it has been for the last 11 years.

 PUBLIC COMMENT
To take part in public comment, please send an email to publiccomment@dunwoodyga.gov. Include your name, your email address and phone number. You will be placed on a first-come, first-served list for public comment. The first public comment section has a 30-minute time limit. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes. If time runs out, pre-registered speakers will be called on during the second public comment section toward the end of the meeting. If you don't pre-register, you can use the "raise hand" feature on zoom during the meeting to be added to the public comment list.

Executive Session

Dunwoody City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday October 14th

Monday, October 14, 2019
Dunwoody City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd

Dunwoody, GA 30338

6:00 p.m. - Watch Live

 Agenda 5 p.m. - Special called meeting for personnel discussion (annual performance reviews?)

Agenda 6 p.m.

Administration of Oath of Office to Officers Alexander Cheung and Braden Johnson

Presentation of Awards to Officer of the Quarter, Kasey Martin and employee of the Quarter, Natasha Clark

Nomination and Approval of Candiss Howard as Associate Municipal Court Judge

Administration of Oath of Office to Associate Municipal Court Judge Candiss Howard (Justice David E. Nahmias)

2020 Operating and Capital Budgets

Funding Authorization for 1370 Center Drive Stormwater Repairs

Resolution of Commitment to Provide Local Matching Funds for Federal Funding Awarded to Transportation Projects

Approval of a Paving Contract for the Roberts Drive Corridor Improvements Project / North Peachtree Crosswalk on Mt. Vernon

Resolution Appointing the Sounding Board Members for the Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update

Adoption of Holiday Display Policy

SECOND READ: Adoption of Vulnerable Road User Ordinance

FIRST READ: Ordinance Authorizing Right of Way Adjustments on Perimeter Center Parkway and Hammond Drive and Right of Way Dedication for the Springwood Connector Constructed as Part of the StateFarm Park Center Development

FIRST READ: Ordinance Granting Permanent Sewer Easements for DeKalb County on City Property at 249 Perimeter Center Parkway

Discussion - DeKalb County Ambulance Service Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Discussion of Public Art

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Nov 9th - Welcome Pam Tallmadge

Monday, November 9, 2015

Dunwoody City Hall

41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6 pm Agenda - Watch Live at 6:00 p.m.

• Administer Oath of Office to Council Member-Elect Pam Tallmadge. 
• Update on CAD-to-CAD Interface Project. 
• YTD Financial Report for September 2015. 
• Presentation of 3rd Quarter Internal Audit Report. 
• Award of Municipal Court Probation Services Contract. 
• Authorization to Apply for REBC Grant Funding
• Approval of CVBD FY-2016 Budget. 
• Approval of Contract 15-12 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan 5 Year Update.
• Approval of Contract 15-13 Parks and Right of Way Maintenance. 
• Bunkey Way Stream Restoration Contract Approval. 
• Consideration of Pole Attachment Agreement with Mobilite. 
• Consideration of Pole Attachment Agreement with Crown Castle. 
• ADA Transition Plan.

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Mon Feb 9 2015 - new playground, new police Majors, Georgetown redo, roundabout & townhomes.

Monday, February 9, 2015
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East
Dunwoody, GA 30346

Watch Live at 6:00 p.m. - Work Session
Watch Live at 7:00 p.m. - Voting Meeting

 

5 PM Special Called Meeting -  For the Purpose of Personnel Discussion.

6 PM Agenda

Update on the CAD-to-CAD Interface Project. (L.R. Kimball)
 

2014 - A Year in Review for ChatComm. (Michelle Allen)
 

4th Quarter Internal Audit Report. (Bill Mulcahy)
 

Discussion of a Unit Price Contract for Sidewalk Construction 

 

Discussion of Contract Award for the Replacement of the Dunwoody Park Playground 

 

Annual Financial Report for 2014. (Chris Pike)

7 PM Agenda

Discussion of Revising Job Descriptions of City Clerk and Municipal Court Clerk and Approving Related Amendment to Position Allocation and Compensation Chart.

 

Discussion of Amendment of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart - Assistant City Manager, Police Major and Police Lt pay scale changes.

Discussion of Appointment of New Member to Dunwoody Development Authority 

 

Discussion of Georgetown Gateway Conceptual Design.

• Alternate C: Multiuse Trail and Sidewalk Hybrid
• 10’ wide travel lanes separated by a 13’ wide shared turn lane
• 12’ wide multiuse paths and 5.5’ wide landscape buffer on both sides
• Path narrows to 10’ on the east side south of Dunwoody Park

Discussion of Intersection Improvement for Chamblee Dunwoody Road at North ShallowfordRoad - Roundabout.

 

Discussion of a Contract for Construction Management. (Michael Smith)
 

Discussion of Revisions to Terminology Used In Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule

FIRST READ: RZ 15-022: Pursuant to the City of Dunwoody Zoning Ordinance, Applicant,
the Providence Group, c/o Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP, on Behalf of JH Holdings, Inc.,
Seeks Permission to Rezone Property Currently Zoned Local Commercial (C-1) District andOffice-Institution (O-I) District to Multi-dwelling Residential (RM-100) District to Allow forConstruction of a 40-Unit Townhome Development. The Subject Property Consists of Two
Parcels: Tax Parcel 18-345-003-006 Located at 1745 Old Spring House Lane, Dunwoody, GA
30338 Zoned (O-I), and Tax Parcel 18-345-003-010 Located at 4536 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd,
Dunwoody, GA 30338 Zoned (C-1). ORDINANCE 2015-02-XX) (Steve Foote).

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday June 9th

Monday, June 9th 2014
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6:00 pm - Work Session

7:00 p.m. - Voting Meeting

Watch Live at 7 pm on City Site

Agenda 6 pm   

Update on the CAD-to-CAD Interface Project.

Discussion of Appointment of CVBD District 3 Board Member - Ricardo Gonzalo

Discussion of Appointment of Dunwoody Municipal Court Judges - Sharon Dickson

Discussion of Amendment to Chapter 20, §20-66 Flags.

Agenda 7 pm

SECOND READ: Amendment to Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages.

Resolution Appointing CVBD District 3 Board Member.

Resolution Appointing a Chief Municipal Court Judge, Reappointing Municipal Court Judges,
Appointing a new Municipal Court Judge and Administering the Oaths of Office.

Discussion of Contract Award ITB 14-06 Brook Run Park Dog Park Construction.

PUBLIC HEARING & First Read - Ordinance to Establish the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for 2014.

FIRST READ: RZ 14-061: Pursuant to the City of Dunwoody Zoning Ordinance, applicant, Marian
C. Adeimy, on behalf of NitNeil Partners, LLC, seeks permission to rezone property currently zoned Office-Institution Conditional (O-Ic) to Office-Distribution (OD) to allow for a change of previously approved use. The subject property is located at 1274 Crown Pointe Parkway, Dunwoody, GA 30338. The tax parcel is 18 349 01 003.

FIRST READ: RZ 14-062: Pursuant to the City of Dunwoody Zoning Ordinance, applicant, HDP Acquisitions, LLC c/o Hotel Development Partners, LLC, seeks permission to rezone property currently zoned Pedestrian Community Conditional (PC-3c) and Local Commercial (C-1) to Commercial-Residential Mixed-Use (CR-1) to allow for a change of previous conditions.The subject property is located at 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road,  Dunwoody, GA 30338. The tax parcel is 18 350 01 015.

FIRST READ: SLUP 14-062: Pursuant to the City of Dunwoody Zoning Ordinance, applicant, HDP
Acquisitions, LLC c/o Hotel Development Partners, LLC, seeks a Special Land Use Permit for a change in the maximum allowable building height from three-stories to four-stories. The subject property is located at 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road,  Dunwoody, GA 30338. The tax parcel is 18 350 01 015.

Discussion of Revised Agreement with the Georgia DOT for the PCIDs Bike Plan.

Discussion of Pedestrian Safety Study.

AJC debate over Dunwoody Cityhood, today's Hazardous Waste Event, child safety seat check, Adopt a Bench, Judge, and Page at Capital

AJC Point / Counterpoint

New debate over Dunwoody Cityhood

Cityhood: Be careful what you wish for by Jim Dickson

Dunwoody on road to improved services by Mayor Mike Davis

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Household Hazardous Waste Event - Today from 8 to Noon in Decatur

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Parents of babies - Mark the Calenders.
Let the Dunwoody Police Department’s Certified Child Safety Seat Technicians check or help install your child safety seat for FREE. Friday April 18, 2014 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Kingswood United Methodist Church 5015 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338

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People of all ages visit our parks on a daily basis for athletic sports, playground activities, events, their gatherings and neighborhood activities. Many come to the parks to relax and get away from the stresses and pressures of everyday life. Whatever the reason for visiting our parks, your generous gift of a park bench will be recognized and appreciated by thousands who visit each year.

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Dunwoody Searching for Additional Municipal Court Judge - no additional cost to city; we just need to spread the work around a bit mote.

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Special thanks to State Rep. Tom Taylor for letting my son Riley work the floor of the House of Representatives.

Agenda for January 28th Dunwoody City Council Meeting

Monday, January 28th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6:00 p.m. - Work (Exec) Session

7:00 p.m. - Voting Agenda
Watch Live at 7 pm

Agenda 

Administer Oath of Office to Newly Hired Police Officers Brian Kiel, Terrell Styles and John
Goodman.

Recognition of Court Administrator Trina Gallien for Attaining her Bachelor of Science Degree
in Criminal Justice from Troy University.

Approval of Amendment of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart Related to SalaryRanges.

Approval of Addendum to Sentinel Offender Services, L.L.C. Contract to Adjust ProbationFees.

Resolution to Join GIRMA Membership for Workers' Compensation.

Authorize the City Manager to Pay the DeKalb Municipal Association Fiscal Year 2013Assessment.

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend City of Dunwoody Purchasing Policy.

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 to Adopt Regulations Governing FalseAlarms in the City of Dunwoody.

Resolution Adopting and Approving False Alarm Fees.

Resolution Appointing Community Council Members. (Debbie Montgomery, Sam Verniero)

Resolution Appointing Development Authority Members. (Jeff Ackemann, Jim Gaddis, Robert Miller)

Resolution Appointing Board of Zoning Appeals Members. (Bill McCahan, Kristin Wescott & Gerri Penn)

Agenda for January 14th Dunwoody City Council Meeting

Monday, January 14th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6:00 p.m. - Work Session

7:00 p.m. - Voting Agenda
Watch Live at 7 pm

Agenda (my comments in RED)

Update on the CAD-to-CAD Interface Project.
Proclamation Honoring the 2012 Sustainable Hero. (Tom Lambert)
FIRST READ: Regulations Governing False Alarms in the City of Dunwoody
Dunwoody Village Main Street Project Update.
Discussion of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart Related to Salary Ranges.
Discussion of Sentinel Offender Services, L.L.C. Contract to Adjust Probation Fees.
FIRST READ: Ordinance to Amend City of Dunwoody Purchasing Policy.
Discussion of Resolution to Join GIRMA Membership for Workers' Compensation.
Discussion of Award of Brook Run Video Surveillance System Contract to Iron Sky, Inc.
Discussion of Board Appointments. (docs below from Dec10)
- Board of Ethics Members. (Janet Webb & Wade Wright)
- Community Council Members. (Steve Barton & Susan Harper)
- Development Authority Members. (Augustine, Gaddis, Miller)
- Planning Commission Members. (Anders, Converse, Dwyer)
- Board of Zoning Appeals Members. (McCahan, Mitchell, Penn)
Discussion of Ethics Ordinance.
Discussion of a Parks and Recreation Board.
Discussion of DeKalb Municipal Association Dues.
Discussion of Intersection Improvement Projects

Dunwoody Government 101 - 8 Week Program

Details.

Classes are free to attend for City residents and run Tuesday evenings beginning September 25

 

Dunwoody, GA – August 10, 2012 – In an effort to strengthen the community’s knowledge of municipal operations, the City of Dunwoody proudly announces the debut of the Dunwoody Government 101 educational series. The Dunwoody Government 101 series is an eight week course designed to enhance residents’ understanding of city government and offers the community a chance to experience and discover the primary undertakings of the City.

Dunwoody’s Government 101 series will provide participants with a look inside each of the City’s departments through a lively blend of demonstrations, presentations, and tours, all conducted in a casual format at numerous sites throughout the City. Participants can expect to come away with a heightened awareness and knowledge of local government operations as well as a greater understanding of how to get involved in local civic and community affairs.

Classes for the eight-week Government 101 series will be held each Tuesday evening beginning September 25, and concluding Tuesday, November 13, 2012. The sessions are free to attend and open to Dunwoody residents over the age of 18. 

“This type of community education serves an important function in a democracy, especially in a large and complex society like ours,” said Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis.  “Our goal is to help create an informed and involved community and access to this information is all part of helping promote civic engagement and community collaboration.”

Interested participants should complete the Dunwoody Government 101 application which is available online at Dunwoodyga.gov, or at City Hall. Completed forms may be sent to Edie Damann at edie.damann@dunwoodyga.gov, dropped-off, or faxed to 678-382-6701. 

Class size is limited. Deadline for application submission is September 7, 2012.

DeKalb County Court Watch Training

Dear Council Member Heneghan,

Thank you again for working with us and introducing the Proclamation about Teen Dating Violence.  I am writing to introduce you to introduce you to Sonja Brown, our Community Prosecutor, who is organizing the first ever DeKalb County Court Watch training, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 9 AM – Noon in the Jury Assembly Room at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030.  Registration opens at 8 AM and training will begin promptly at 9 AM.

I thought you might have constituents interested in coming to the training, which is sponsored by the Office of the DeKalb County Solicitor-General in partnership with the DeKalb County Police Department.  The registration form can be found on ourwebsite as can the press release: http://www.dekalbsolicitorgeneral.org/media.html

Court Watch is a collaborative, community-based approach to criminal justice, developed to help the community gain a better understanding of how the court system works.  Court Watch provides an opportunity for community members to attend court hearings of those cases that are important to their respective communities, and to monitor those cases through the criminal justice system.  The Court Watch goals include:

• Educating the community about how the court system works;
• Encouraging community members to attend and observe court hearings;
• Having input in the criminal justice process, which increases accountability;
• Representing the community’s interest in the criminal justice system;
• Enhancing awareness among judges and prosecutors about the personal impacts of being crime victims, so that these issues can be taken into consideration in case prioritization and sentencing; and
• Developing better relationships between the courts, prosecutors, law enforcement and the community

During the training, participants will have an opportunity to learn about and understand the important aspects of the criminal justice system in DeKalb County.  They will also have an opportunity to hear presentations from the Solicitor-General’s office, DeKalb County Police Department, the Sheriff’s Department, Superior and State Court Judges, Probation, and an active Court Watcher from a neighboring jurisdiction.

We have room for up to 300 participants, so we strongly encourage pre-registration.  The registration form is attached and should be returned to Sonja’s attention at:

Sonja N. Brown

Assistant Solicitor-General

Community Prosecutor

Office of the DeKalb County Solicitor-General

556 N. McDonough Street

Suite 500

Decatur, GA 30030

404.371.2234 – Office

snbrown@dekalbcountyga.gov

Agenda for Dunwoody City Council Work Session of Monday May 9th.

Monday, May 9th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

Work Session at 7:00 p.m.
Watch Live

Agenda Work Session & full city packet

First Quarter Financial Statement, ending March 31, 2011

Approval of Positions Being Transferred From Contractor (Deputy Clerks/Assistant to City
Manager) Job Descriptions & Position Allocation Chart/Salary Table

Discussion of November Election/Referendums.

• Discussion of Bond Referendum.
• Discussion of Redevelopment Powers Law Referendum.
• Discussion of Sunday Sales Referendum.

Special Event Signage for Save Our Skin 5K.

Special Event Signage for Magnolia Run.

Discussion of Changing the Name of a Portion of Eidson Road.

Discussion of Adopting E911 Fees for Wirelines, Wireless, and VoIP.

Discussion of City Council Rules and Procedures.

Discussion of Administrative Guidelines for Special Event Sponsorship.

Discussion of Reconfiguration Options for Existing City Hall Space to Increase Utilization.

FIRST READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Membership, Section 2-109.

FIRST READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 16, Land Development, Article 2 (Environmental Control) to Designate the Criteria Contained in the Georgia Storm Water Management Manual the Standard for Implementation of Water Quality Measures.

FIRST READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24, General Offenses, Section 24-3, Solicitation.

Municipal Redistricting Discussion.

State of the Municipal Court of Dunwoody given by Judge J. Antonio DelCampo

Judge Tony DelCampo

Watch Video or PDF of remarks

In the Municipal Court of Dunwoody we handle all traffic citations and ordinances within the boundaries of the city limits of Dunwoody, Georgia. We held our first court session on February 25, 2009 in the South Terraces.

In 2009 the Court held 53 court sessions, 8723 citations were filed with the court and 628 defendants were placed on probation. Of those probationers, 3556 hours of community service hours were completed. The Court’s revenue for 2009 was $645,901.

In 2010 the Court held 90 court sessions, 7469 citations were filed with the court and 1171 defendants were placed on probation. Of those probationers, 17,833 hours of community service were completed. The Court’s revenue for 2010 was $1,143,548, with a budget of approximately $325,000.

Dunwoody Municipal Court is held twice a week on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings, with either Judge Rick Powell or me. We also have Judge Timothy Wolfe, Pro Hac Judge, and formerly we had Sherry Boston, now Solicitor General for DeKalb County.

We are assisted by our Solicitor’s Office, which includes our City Attorney, Brian Anderson, as well as Don Henderson and LaTonya Hayes. Our Clerk of Court, Trina Gallien, is assisted by Deputy Clerks Melissa Thomas and Janieux Irving.

Our court is transitioning to a paperless court system. We are able to access the citations, reports, and sentencing forms electronically. My signature is my secured fingerprint.

We have a private probation provider, Sentinel Offender Services, which is at no cost to the City. The program is offender paid, with probation required for certain types of cases such as DUI. DUI cases require community service, alcohol and drug evaluations, risk reduction and one year supervised probation.

In 2009 Sentinel Offender Services had approximately a 47% successful completion rate; 628 probationers, with 297 successfully completing the program. In 2010 they had approximately an 83% successful completion rate; 1171 probationers, with 975 successfully completing the program. In 2009 probationers were not placed on probation long enough to complete the program, opposed to 2010. You need more time to complete all conditions including paying fines to avoid expiration of the case.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our bailiffs who volunteer their time to the Court. They are: Larry Echikson, Jim Beattie, Ron Silvers, Jim Sturgis, Stan Bernstein, and Chris Doyle and they are all residents of the City of Dunwoody. To them, a huge thank you. They are the face of your Municipal Court, serving their community.

We have a great Municipal Court. We are efficient and treat people with respect. The court process is a swift and efficient process. People are treated fairly and they are being heard and we strive to create that here in the City of Dunwoody.

Agenda for April 25th, Dunwoody City Council Meeting

Monday, April 25th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

Work Session at 6:00 p.m.
Voting Session at 7:00 p.m.
Watch Live

Agenda Work Session

Agenda Voting Session

Discussion of Brook Run Veterans Memorial Brick Fund.

Resolution Recognizing Dunwoody Police Department. (State Representative Tom Taylor)

Recognition of Dunwoody Police Explorers - 2nd Place Winners at Georgia Police Explorer State Championship.

Recognition of Officer Tim Waldron and Officer Alvin Rodriguez, Recipients of Mothers Against Drunk Driving GA (MADD GA) Award.

Proclamation - "Arbor Day."

Proclamation - "Intellectual Disability Awareness Day 2011."

Resolution to Adopt the DeKalb County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Approval of Contract for Workflow Management Software.

Appointment of Two Municipal Court Judges Pro Hac Vice

Resolution to Formally Create the Dunwoody Volunteer Coordinating Committee and to Appoint Committee Members.

Presentation of the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Caseload Report of the Municipal Court of the City of Dunwoody. (Honorable Judge J. Antonio DelCampo)

Hon. Judge Sherry Boston of Dunwoody becomes the new solicitor-general for DeKalb County

Sherry Boston

Judge Sherry Boston will be stepping down from the Dunwoody Municipal Bench to serve all the residents of DeKalb County. Governor Sonny Perdue announced on Friday the appointment of Sherry Boston as the solicitor-general for DeKalb County as she fills the vacancy left by Mr. Robert James who was just elected to the DeKalb District Attorney position.

Sherry is a true professional and a wonderful person, we were blessed to have her on our bench. All the best Judge Boston!!

Video of the July 12th Dunwoody City Council Meeting

Video- First Three Hours

Video - Last Two Hours

It was a busy work session at the Dunwoody City Council, lasting over five hours but I have all the video broken into two segments for your viewing pleasure. We followed the agenda and much of the meeting concerned the Sign Ordinance which was discussed halfway through the the evening and is therefore split between the two videos. If you are looking for a specific segment please use that as a guide as to what video to start looking for your topic. 

Real Time Dunwoody Crime Stats Hit The Web

Police-to-Citizen-Portal

The City of Dunwoody didn't exist a year and a half ago therefore when laying out a data infrastructure we were at an advantage of not having years of data tied up in legacy systems. We decided early on to invest in best of breed interrelated systems whereby the various computer systems would talk to one another and share all related data. For example, we assured that the police citations were electronic, the information could be uploaded wirelessly from the cars, input into the court management software and then tied the court payments into the city's financial system. Though these records management software systems were expensive on the front end, the amount of manpower savings over time will prove that these were wise purchases.

Today the Dunwoody Police Department implemented the latest records management system to come on line, the Police-to-Citizen (P2C) software package now pushes the last seven days of police reports onto the web for all to see. The OSSI P2C Application is a browser-based solution that provides a convenient solution for citizens to perform simple searches and to map the results.  On many of the event searches, residents can easily click the document view icon listed on the right of the results and the complete incident report is downloaded in a pdf document.

In playing with the software, I like what I see but there are a number of improvements that might be able to be made. First the software package doesn't like any browser software except Microsoft Internet Explorer, so I guess you just need to know that on the front end. Second the Daily Bulletin should have an option for daily e-mail delivery, since I know a number of people who would be signing up for that if it was offered. Third, the software allows the printing of incident reports straight from the web but for traffic accident reports it asks that the report be requested from City Hall after paying a $5 processing fee. Knowing that this fee covers the processing cost, I would like to see the city to explore an on-line payment for the accident reports and therefore allow direct access via the web. Finally, my last question regarding the data is why was the access limited to only seven days? Was this a function of the software or was it a city decision programed into the software?

In this day of high tech computer databases and instant information; how much do we really want to know about our neighbors and those who live around us?  How much is needed for public safety and how much is just voyeuristic curiosity?   I guess I enjoy having my DeKalb Mugs emailed to me daily based on the offenders home address and then I'm very capable of checking the status of all criminal and civil cases on the DeKalb OJS (Online Judicial System) when ever I feel I have the need to do so.  The real question is what do the residents of the City of Dunwoody want published on this database and for how long should it be available?  When my wife, or your son little Johnny gets a speeding ticket, should it still be able to be found on our public access website a month or two later after the matter has been settled?

I don't know the answer, but I will be asking my wife in the morning.