Monday, April 9, 2012
Updated Dunwoody Flood Maps?
The City of Dunwoody is contemplating a change in the stream buffer ordinance and in doing my research I found that all of the communities around us have been updating their FEMA Flood Maps. Since all of the communities are relying on the same state website, I am guessing that the Dunwoody information on that same website may be correct for us as well? http://map.georgiadfirm.com
I will be asking City staff for an official update.
Chamblee - Flood Map Update
Sandy Springs - Flood Map Update
Doraville - Flood Map Update
Roswell - Flood Map Update
As far as I can tell FEMA still shows us officially under the 2001 DeKalb Maps. (DeKalb County - no City, then use 13089C0016 as an example, click magnify glass).
Friday, April 6, 2012
Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Mon April 9th
Public Hearing & Second Read: Ordinance Amending Chapter 16, Section 16-86 of the Land Development Code Related to Grading.
Discussion of Film and Video Policy and Related Fees.
Second Read: Ordinance Amending to Chapter 4 of the City of Dunwoody Code of Ordinances by Authorizing an Exception to the Full-Service Kitchen Requirements for Retail Consumption Licensees. (Growler Proposal)
ACTION ITEM: Resolution Declaring a Legislative Finding Regarding the Need for Redevelopment (Project Renaissance).
ACTION ITEM: Resolution Naming a 35 Acre Redevelopment Area Pursuant to the Legislative
Finding of the Need for Redevelopment (Project Renaissance).
FIRST READ: Amendments to Chapter 16 Related to Streams and Stream Buffers.
Discussion of Subdivision Renaming Policy.
ACTION ITEM: Approval of Lemonade Days Signage Request.
Discussion of 2011 Sidewalk Construction Contract Amendment.
Public Hearing & First Read - Amendment to Chapter 10, Business and Occupation Taxes, Licenses
and Regulations re: Secondhand Dealers.
Discussion of Sole Source Vendor Approval.
Discussion of Pedestrian Crossing. (Stonington / Tilly Mill - Heneghan Request, City Reply, Traffic Count and Recommendation.) City recommends placement of this crosswalk on City of Doraville property on Tilly Mill near Stonington but several council members have questioned doing capital projects outside city boundaries (by just feet) even when the infrastructure will only be serving Dunwoody residents / tax payers.
Discussion of Prevention and Enforcement of Signs.
DeKalb CEO race heats up with three candidates, Burrell Ellis, Jerome Edmondson and Gregory Adams. Any others? Larry? Lee? Vernon? Cynthia? Bueller? Bueller?
When you run in political circles, you have a tenancy to run into political people at political functions. I have personally met all three of the announced candidates for DeKalb CEO which is up for election in July 2012.
CEO Burrell Ellis will be running for reelection where some believe that a professional County Manager system would be preferred over the fractured system still in place in DeKalb County. I have met Burrell several times over the last few years and he visited a Dunwoody City Council meeting about a month or two ago. Being the incumbent he will be running on his record (taxes, police and leadership) vs the promises that he made previously. Where some thought Burrell might be a breath of fresh air after the Vernon Jones administration, others are now looking for change as they expected more than has been delivered in the current administration.
I met Mr. Gregory Adams, shown above, and his lovely wife when they visited the Dunwoody Homeowners Association Meeting back in December. Mr. Adams served as a member of the DeKalb County Police Department and has a number of other business ventures as per his campaign site.
One point of information that has to be made is that the Candidate Gregory Adams is not the same person as the now world famous, DeKalb County Judge Gregory Adams who presided over the murder trial of Hemy Neuman. Different people so don't get confused but if the Judge ever thinks of running I think he's got my vote.
Finally about a month ago I attended a City of Brookhaven function lending my support and making sure I was on a first name basis with the citizens who may be stepping up to be their council when I had the pleasure of being introduced to Mr. Jerome Edmondson. Jerome is very well spoken, a published author, and businessman who I discovered was the Nations 1st Black Denny's Franchise Owner. Jerome gave me his CEO Candidate elevator speech of promoting the business community in DeKalb when I politely peppered him with questions of falling revenues from depressed home values and the creation of new cities therefore I wanted to know his plan to cut spending. I remember he was very pro-public safety but don't remember the cost cutting specifics therefore I am looking forward to reading more about him. This morning Jerome will be announcing his candidacy for DeKalb CEO the position currently filled by the incumbent, CEO Burrell Ellis.
To all the candidates, the application to ride in the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade can be found here and though the parents will be reading the literature you hand out, the children will be judging you on the quality of the candy. Come prepared.
CEO Burrell Ellis
CEO Burrell Ellis will be running for reelection where some believe that a professional County Manager system would be preferred over the fractured system still in place in DeKalb County. I have met Burrell several times over the last few years and he visited a Dunwoody City Council meeting about a month or two ago. Being the incumbent he will be running on his record (taxes, police and leadership) vs the promises that he made previously. Where some thought Burrell might be a breath of fresh air after the Vernon Jones administration, others are now looking for change as they expected more than has been delivered in the current administration.
Candidate Greg Adams
I met Mr. Gregory Adams, shown above, and his lovely wife when they visited the Dunwoody Homeowners Association Meeting back in December. Mr. Adams served as a member of the DeKalb County Police Department and has a number of other business ventures as per his campaign site.
Judge Gregory Adams - not running for CEO
One point of information that has to be made is that the Candidate Gregory Adams is not the same person as the now world famous, DeKalb County Judge Gregory Adams who presided over the murder trial of Hemy Neuman. Different people so don't get confused but if the Judge ever thinks of running I think he's got my vote.
Candidate Jerome Edmondson
Finally about a month ago I attended a City of Brookhaven function lending my support and making sure I was on a first name basis with the citizens who may be stepping up to be their council when I had the pleasure of being introduced to Mr. Jerome Edmondson. Jerome is very well spoken, a published author, and businessman who I discovered was the Nations 1st Black Denny's Franchise Owner. Jerome gave me his CEO Candidate elevator speech of promoting the business community in DeKalb when I politely peppered him with questions of falling revenues from depressed home values and the creation of new cities therefore I wanted to know his plan to cut spending. I remember he was very pro-public safety but don't remember the cost cutting specifics therefore I am looking forward to reading more about him. This morning Jerome will be announcing his candidacy for DeKalb CEO the position currently filled by the incumbent, CEO Burrell Ellis.
To all the candidates, the application to ride in the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade can be found here and though the parents will be reading the literature you hand out, the children will be judging you on the quality of the candy. Come prepared.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Dunwoody Community Garden gets a little help from the business community of Costco and Home Depot in order to rebuild.
The 11Alive Help Desk teamed up with Home Depot, who moved quickly to send "Team Home Depot" volunteers to assist in plantings and provide seedling flats. Costco, located just a few miles from Brook Run Park, stepped right up to replace all of the produce lost in the vandalism, so the Food Pantry would not lose a beat in its donations.
The Garden has teamed up with the City of Dunwoody to offer a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the vandals who caused the damage. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Dunwoody Police Department at 678.382.6919. You may also leave anonymous tips via SUBMIT A CRIME TIP, www.dunwoodypolice.com, or text via TIPSOFT program, www.crimereports.com. Each of these methods is confidential, encrypted, and completely anonymous.
Dunwoody Community Garden at Brook Run Park vandalized and $500.00 reward offered.
Community Garden has posted a $500 reward for information.
The Dunwoody Police Department is currently investigating a
vandalism that occurred within the Community Garden at Brook Run Park. During
the overnight hours of Friday night and Saturday morning (03/30 – 03/31/2012)
vandals broke into and caused substantial damage to the garden, including the
destruction of food that was to be donated to a local food bank.
If you have any information about this case,
please contact the Dunwoody Police Department at 678.382.6919. You may also
leave anonymous tips via SUBMIT A CRIME TIP, www.dunwoodypolice.com, or text via TIPSOFT program, www.crimereports.com. Each of these methods is confidential, encrypted, and completely
anonymous.
Above is the Official Police Notice, but to read the heart felt anguish over the destruction of so much time and effort, you need to read what Farmer Bob has to say.
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