A Report from Terry Nall Dunwoody City Council (At Large)

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Traffic Alert for Dunwoody Village Area Dunwoody Arts Festival is this Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11 in Dunwoody Village. Chamblee-Dunwoody Road will be closed to through traffic from Mt. Vernon Road and the area near Publix and Mellow Mushroom.  Through traffic will be diverted onto Dunwoody Village Parkway, which is under construction.  If you're in the area, please drive carefully along Dunwoody Village Parkway or make alternative travel arrangements.  Summer Paving Approved City Council approved the initial contract for 2014 paving.  The streets include: Bourdeau Court from Verdon Drive to End Chamblee-Dunwoody Road (patching only) from Cotillion Drive to Cambridge Drive Chamblee-Dunwoody Road (crack sealing as needed) from Roberts Drive to Spalding Drive  Cherring Drive from Peeler Road to Tilly Mill Road Cherring Lane from Peeler Road to Cherring Drive Front Royal Court from Luray Drive to End Luray Court from Luray Drive to End Perimeter Center Place from Perimeter Center West to Meadow Lane Road Tamassee Court from North Peachtree Road to End Verdon Court from Verdon Drive to End Vermack Ridge from Vermack Road to End The above list is only an initial start for paving.  We have other streets scheduled for paving this year, once DeKalb County completes its water pipe replacement. Pedestrian Safety Action Plan The Public Works Department recently completed the pedestrian safety study funded by City Council.  The final report has been posted on the city website at: www.dunwoodyga.gov/Departments/Public_Works/Pedestrian_Safety_Action_Plan.aspx  The study looked at all of the existing crosswalks in the city that are not already protected by a stop sign or traffic signal and a few potential new locations.  The city also met with "Safe Routes to School" representatives at each elementary school.  The report summarizes the findings and provides a prioritized list of recommendations to improve pedestrian safety at these unprotected crossings.  Some of the recommendations can be implemented through the city's normal maintenance budget.  For the higher cost improvements, our intent is to seek capital funding and will be discussed at the June 9 City Council meeting. I fully support the pedestrian safety improvements, as public safety (in its many forms) is one of the reasons we exist as a city.    Demolition Underway at Brook Run Park The demolition of the unused one-story administration building near the front gate of Brook Run Park is currently underway.  The broken tennis courts will also be removed as part of this demolition and the pervious surface will be restored. Please be careful in these areas of Brook Run Park. Public Meeting for Proposed Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station The Perimeter Community Improvement District (PCID) is hosting another public information meeting to gather public feedback for its proposed new park in partnership with the city: The Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station.  The meeting is Thursday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall   Town Hall Meeting for District 3 The next Dunwoody Town Hall Meeting is Thursday, May 29 at 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Dunwoody North Driving Club, 4522 Kingsgate Drive in District 3.  This is your chance to participate in conversation focused on community issues and topics selected by citizens.  Visit www.ConnectDunwoody.com  to advise what topics and issues you would like to have discussed. We look forward to seeing you there!    Upcoming City Council Meetings  Monday, May 12 Tuesday, May 27 (Tuesday meeting is due to Memorial Day holiday) Monday, June 9 Tuesday, June 24 (Tuesday meeting is due to key staff and Council members attending training event through Monday) Work Session begins at 6:00 p.m. and is followed by Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.  Location is the Council Chambers at City Hall:  41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 103.  All meetings are open to the public.  Come see your government in action! If you have input or suggestions on these or other city topics, please contact me. Also, I am available and delighted to present to organizations, church groups, neighborhood associations, etc. - please never hesitate to contact me to schedule.

Terry Nall Dunwoody City Council (At Large) Email: terry.nall@dunwoodyga.gov

Dunwoody Food Truck Thursday at Brook Run sponsored by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

Bring your family and friends to Brook Run Park for a fun evening of food trucks and live music sponsored by Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta - MJCCA! .

Enjoy music on the main stage featuring JR Stein, Hannah Zale and No Komment. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, and blankets and spend the evening with the us in the park.

In addition to the regular food trucks, kosher food and sweets will be available for purchase from The Goodfriend Company, Ali's Cookies, Incrediball Falafel, and Cotton Cravings. FREE and open to all!
 
Freckled & Blue - A Modern Southern Eatery
Incrediball Falafel
MIX'd UP
A Movable Feast
Pressed for Time
The Pup Truck
SoKoFood
WOW! Food Truck
King of Pops
Cotton Cravings
Ali's Cookies - www.ShipACookie.com
The Goodfriend Company
Entertainment by:
5:15 JR Stein
6:15 Hannah Zale
7:15 No Komment

Dunwoody conducts Pedestrian Safety Action Plan - Council to look at funding strategy to match recommendations.

Full Report

List with Recommendations

The priority list, which identified locations for further mitigation and priority, is shown in
Table 3 above. The prioritized order and treatments were developed based on data collected from visits to the field, laneage/geometry, and cost in addition to the FHWA guidelines score. The highest priority “N” on N Peachtree Rd near Chesnut Elementary warrants a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) because it provides a pedestrian refuge island and additional warning for vehicular traffic. In most other cases, the roadway widths and geometry provide enough space for pedestrian refuge islands for high vehicular and pedestrian volume areas. In addition to the RRFB and pedestrian refuge island treatments, other recommendations have been made in Table 3 for improvements to existing crosswalks for crosswalks that warrant pedestrian facility enhancements and others that warrant a marked crosswalk only.

These additional enhancements and maintenance include striping stop bars, widening pedestrian  sidewalk pads, removing and replacing existing crosswalk striping, installing new sidewalks, complying with ADA guidelines, adding pedestrian and advanced motorist warning signs, and using
police enforcement to slow traffic and enforce parking codes. Table 3 shows the priority rankings and the treatment recommendations for each intersection.

City of Dunwoody Key Performance Indicators - 1st Qtr 2014

Full Report

• 2012 Final KPI Report

• 2013 Q1 KPI Report

• 2013 Q2 KPI Report

• 2013 Q3 KPI Report

• 2013 Q4 KPI Report

• 2014 Q4 KPI Report

Drama Momma needed at Peachtree Charter Middle School for limited three year engagement.

PCMS DRAMA IS LOOKING FOR YOU!

- Do you have a passion for helping children achieve their goals?

- Are you highly organized?

- Do you love working with a strong, experienced, and dedicated team?

- Are you a great communicator?

If you have a rising PCMS 6th grader (or even if you don't!), and possess all of the traits listed above, you can be an exceptional 2014-2015 PCMS Drama Club Co-President.

Your Club Co-President will handle the artistic side of the club while you run and delegate the administrative side. The administrative side also includes the opportunity to spearhead the Club's key fundraiser - the Fall Festival. We have a highly experienced committee members at the ready to help you with this effort - you will not be going it alone!

The Club is also seeking a Treasurer. So if this is more in line with your skills, please let us know.

And if not you, please let us know of others who might be interested in leading this important and fun Club.

Last, if you do have a PCMS rising 6th grader, and they're interested in joining Drama Club, we'd like to know that too. We have a great group of returning students, but we're always looking to expand our program and add new talent. Your 6th grader will not only participate in Fall and Spring productions, but they will also learn the finer points of acting, character development, etc. from an experienced Actor and Director.

If you are interested in the position of Co-President or Treasurer, know someone who might be interested, and/or have a student with an interest in Drama Club, please email us ASAP: pcms_drama@yahoo.com.

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