Avondale Estates public meetings in 2023

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The December 20, 2023 work session of the Board of Mayor and Commissioners is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to consider several routine items, including adopting an occupational tax formula, approving the 2024 meeting schedule and holiday calendar, appointing the city solicitor and municipal judge for 2024, and approving a Georgia Power easement. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.

• Consider ordinance to adopt occupational tax formula (NAICS classification)
• Resolution to adopt 2024 BOMC meeting schedule
• Resolution to adopt 2024 BOMC holiday calendar
• Resolution and contract to appoint 2024 City Solicitor (J. Stevens)
• Resolution and contract to appoint 2024 Municipal Judge (S. Nicholas)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss appointments to boards and committees, the annual contract renewals for the city solicitor and municipal judge, and draft 2024 holiday and meeting schedules. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion on appointments to boards and committees
• City solicitor and municipal judge annual contract renewal for 2024
• Draft 2024 holiday calendar for the board
• Draft 2024 meeting schedule for the board

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2024 operating budget and 2024-2025 capital program. They will also consider a resolution to create a downtown special service district (SSD) and an ordinance to adopt a new occupational tax formula. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on 2024 operating budget and 2024-2025 capital program
• Ordinance to adopt 2024 operating budget and 2024-2025 capital program
• Resolution to create Downtown Special Service District (SSD)
• Ordinance to adopt occupational tax formula (1st read)
• Approval of minutes from October and November 2023 meetings

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The board will review the 2024 budget and receive reports on economic development and Main Street activities. Discussion includes the Arts Alliance Pop Up at 84 North Avondale and upcoming spring events.

• 2024 Budget review
• 84 North Avondale - Arts Alliance Pop Up
• Main Street Spring Event report

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting. The main item of new business is a proposal by Alana Graves for renovations and additions to the front of the house at 28 Fairfield Drive, including a new porch, stairs, doors, and walkway. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of proposed renovations at 28 Fairfield Drive: new front porch, front stairs, replacement of front windows with exterior doors, and new front walkway/ramp
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023 regular meeting

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss the potential purchase of four properties: 154 Olive Street, 2804 Franklin Street, 2816 Franklin, and 2808 E. College Avenue. The agenda includes an executive session on real estate, indicating the discussion will be held privately. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of purchasing 154 Olive Street
• Discussion of purchasing 2804 Franklin Street
• Discussion of purchasing 2816 Franklin
• Discussion of purchasing 2808 E. College Avenue
• Executive session on real estate

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially adopt a resolution creating a Downtown Special Service District, which would impose a special tax on businesses in the downtown area. They will also discuss the occupational tax formula and board appointments.

• Resolution to adopt Downtown Special Service District (special tax district)
• Occupational tax formula discussion
• Board appointments discussion

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is holding its regular meeting to consider adopting the 2024 operating budget and 2024-2025 capital program, including related fee schedules. The board will also vote on a resolution to confirm Karina Reyna as City Clerk and approve a Georgia Power underground easement at 68 N Avondale Rd. Public comment is scheduled.

• Ordinance to adopt 2024 operating budget and 2024-2025 capital program
• Resolution to confirm Karina Reyna as City Clerk
• Resolution to approve Georgia Power underground easement at 68 N Avondale Rd
• 2024 fee schedule adoption

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is considering a resolution to approve and authorize documents related to the issuance of revenue bonds by the Urban Redevelopment Agency, including the official statement and related agreements. The agenda also includes public comment and adjournment.

• Resolution approving revenue bond documents, including preliminary official statement and continuing disclosure certificate
• Paying agency agreement for Avondale Estates 2023 bonds
• Custodial agreement for Avondale Estates 2023 bonds
• Supplemental bond resolution and city resolution for the Urban Redevelopment Agency

Urban Redevelopment Agency

The Urban Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds. This includes reviewing the Preliminary Official Statement, Official Statement, and related execution documents. The agency will also consider reaffirming its intergovernmental agreement with the City.

• Authorization of Agency revenue bonds
• Review of Preliminary Official Statement and Official Statement
• Reaffirmation of Intergovernmental Agreement with the City
• Review of Paying Agency and Custodial Agreements

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several key items, including a commercial development presentation for Town Green, flooding repairs and a farmer's market agreement at 84 N Avondale, and a lease agreement for the Town Green construction team. They will also review the economic development report, capital projects update, Opportunity Zone reapplication, finance report, 2023 progress report and 2024 work plan, and funding requests for Winter Wanderland and other events. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for real estate matters.

• Town Green Commercial Development Presentation
• 84 N Avondale Flooding, Repairs, and Farmer's Market Agreement
• 88 N Avondale Lease Agreement for Town Green Commercial Construction Team
• Opportunity Zone Reapplication
• Winter Wanderland Funding Support Request

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss establishing a special service district in downtown Avondale Estates and to review the ongoing 2024 operating budget and the 2024-25 capital program. The agenda includes public comment and adoption of the agenda, but no final votes are scheduled.

• Discussion to establish a special service district in downtown
• Ongoing 2024 operating budget discussion
• 2024-25 capital projects budget discussion
• Public comment period

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners will consider several ordinances and contracts at its Nov. 8, 2023 meeting. Actions include abolishing the Tree Board and Lake Avondale Advisory Board, creating a Greenspace Advisory Committee, and regulating special events. The board will also vote on four stormwater engineering contracts with Dewberry Engineering totaling about $199,085.

• Ordinance to abolish Tree Board and Lake Avondale Advisory Board, amend public tree regulations
• Ordinance to create Greenspace Advisory Committee
• Ordinance to regulate special events
• Stormwater contract with Dewberry for Hess and Wiltshire, not to exceed $17,000
• Stormwater contracts with Dewberry for Washington/Pine ($51,355), Kensington ($52,375), and Dunwick Dr. Phase 2 ($78,360)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing a revised renovation project for a 1961 ranch house and a new request for solar panel installation. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 2, 2023, meeting.

• Revised renovation project for 55 Berkeley Road involving roof, porch, and garage additions
• Solar panel installation proposal for 20 Sussex Road

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority is holding a special called meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes only an executive session to discuss real estate matters, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session on real estate

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor & Commissioners will consider ordinances to abolish the Tree Board and Lake Avondale Advisory Board while creating a Greenspace Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes discussions on special event regulations and two stormwater repair contracts.

• Ordinance to abolish Tree Board and Lake Avondale Advisory Board
• Ordinance to create the Greenspace Advisory Committee
• Ordinance to regulate special events
• $116,718 contract with Southern Premiere Contractors for Lakeshore Drive stormwater repair
• $108,000 contract with Southern Premiere Contractors for Dunwick Phase 1 stormwater repair

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor & Commissioners will discuss the 2024 operating budget and the 2024-25 capital program. The meeting includes presentations on the Fabric Town Green commercial project and stormwater concept designs for Hess and Wiltshire. Additionally, the board will review engineering services for Dunwick Phase 2, Washington & Pine, and Kensington.

• Fabric Town Green Commercial Presentation
• Hess and Wiltshire Stormwater Concept Design
• Engineering services for Dunwick Phase 2, Washington & Pine, and Kensington
• 2024 Operating Budget discussion
• 2024-25 Capital Program discussion

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor & Commissioners is reviewing the draft 2024 operating budget and the 2024-25 capital program. The meeting also includes discussions on a special event ordinance and a greenspace advisory committee ordinance. Additionally, the Board will address an annexation request for TBG Residential/Joe Gargiulo.

• Draft 2024 Operating Budget
• Draft 24-25 Capital Program
• Special Event Ordinance draft
• Greenspace Advisory Committee Ordinance
• TBG Residential/Joe Gargiulo Annexation Request

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

This is a routine meeting agenda with no substantive items. The board will adopt the agenda, hear commissioner comments, approve minutes, and take public comment before adjourning.

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes updates on economic development and the Main Street program, as well as discussion of the spring event schedule. The meeting also includes approval of the previous minutes and public comment, followed by an executive session on real estate.

• Approval of September minutes
• Economic development/business update
• Main Street update
• Spring event schedule discussion
• Executive session for real estate

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, no old business, and a new business item: a proposal by Jill Jones to replace 12 windows on the front and side elevations of the house at 21 Exeter Road, a 1967 American Small House. The commission will also discuss other items deemed appropriate.

• Review of proposed window replacement at 21 Exeter Road (12 windows, front and side elevations)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• No old business on the agenda

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners is meeting to consider an ordinance amending the 2023 operating budget. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, commissioner comments, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Ordinance to amend the 2023 operating budget
• 2023 budget amendment summary and line item documents

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the draft 2024 operating budget and the 2024-2025 capital program, along with a special event ordinance and specific stormwater projects. The meeting is a discussion, not a final vote, on these items.

• Draft 2024 operating budget
• Draft 2024-2025 capital program
• Special event ordinance contents
• Stormwater projects: Dunwick Drive, Washington and Pine, Kensington Road, Lakeshore Drive
• Hydrologic model discussion

Planning & Zoning Board - Meets third Monday of the month as needed.

The Avondale Estates Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to consider a variance application for a 49-inch tall black metal fence in the front yard of a single-family residence at 3283 Majestic Circle, zoned R-12. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting and handle other business.

• Variance application for 49-inch tall black metal fence at 3283 Majestic Circle (R-12 zoning)
• Approval of June 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to consider two ordinances: one to regulate land disturbance and another to amend the 2023 operating budget. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Ordinance to regulate land disturbance (draft dated 8.18.23)
• Ordinance to amend the 2023 operating budget
• 2023 budget amendment line item and summary documents

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes updates on economic development, a hotel project, and Main Street, as well as a property acquisition involving specific streets. The board will also review the finance report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Property acquisition discussion for 154 Olive Street and 2804/2808/2816 Franklin Street
• Hotel development update
• Economic development and business update
• Main Street update
• Finance report

The Downtown Development Authority approved the meeting agenda, adopted the July minutes, and amended the agenda to remove item #5. Both motions passed with all ayes. The board then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda, adopted July minutes and removed item #5 (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority is holding a special called meeting via Zoom, with the sole substantive item being an executive session to discuss real estate matters. No decisions or public actions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on real estate

The board met for a special called meeting and entered an executive session to discuss real estate. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion
• Exited executive session

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review two property applications: one for 14 Dartmouth Avenue and one for 55 Berkeley Road. The agenda includes approval of minutes, new business, and other discussion items. No old business is listed.

• Review of application for 14 Dartmouth Avenue
• Review of application for 55 Berkeley Road

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a garage renovation at 14 Dartmouth Avenue. A comprehensive renovation project at 55 Berkeley Road was deferred to allow for plan changes.

• Approved renovation of existing freestanding garage at 14 Dartmouth Avenue (All ayes)
• Deferred project at 55 Berkeley Road to allow for plan changes (All ayes)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority is holding a special called meeting via Zoom, with the sole substantive item being an executive session to discuss real estate. The meeting is otherwise procedural, consisting of calling the meeting to order and adjournment.

• Executive session on real estate

The board met in a special called meeting to enter an executive session regarding real estate. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda (All ayes)
• Entered executive session at 5:30pm for real estate (All ayes)
• Exited executive session at 6:35pm (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting for a retreat to discuss and vote on resolutions to continue the HOST suspension, EHOST levy, and 1% SPLOST, and to call a referendum election. They will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for the SPLOST continuation. The retreat includes strategic planning for 2024, covering revenue diversification, annexation, and Central Business District zoning changes, plus a discussion on becoming a GMA Certified City of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

• Resolution to continue suspension of HOST, levy EHOST, and continue 1% SPLOST, with project list and referendum call
• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for 1% sales and use tax continuation
• Strategic planning for 2024: revenue diversification, annexation, and Central Business District zoning changes
• Discussion on GMA Certified City of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Board approved a resolution to continue the 1% SPLOST and authorized a referendum election. Members discussed potential zoning changes for senior housing, revenue diversification through a Special Service District, and possible annexation of properties on Mountain Drive.

• Approved resolution to continue HOST, EHOST, 1% SPLOST, and project list (All ayes)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for 1% Sales and Use Tax (All ayes)
• Supported change order to replace slate path with concrete along Berkeley Road

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to consider an ordinance regulating land disturbance and to approve resolutions related to continuing the HOST suspension, EHOST levy, and 1% SPLOST, including a referendum election and an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Ordinance to regulate land disturbance (draft dated 8.18.23)
• Resolution to continue HOST suspension, EHOST levy, and 1% SPLOST, call referendum election, approve SPLOST project list and ballot form
• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for continuation of 1% sales and use tax

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners tabled resolutions regarding SPLOST project lists, referendum elections, and an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County. A revised ordinance to regulate land disturbance received a first reading.

• Approved August 9 regular meeting and work session minutes
• Held first reading of Ordinance to Regulate Land Disturbance
• Tabled resolution to continue HOST/EHOST suspension, 1% SPLOST, project list, and referendum election
• Tabled resolution authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement with DeKalb County for 1% Sales and Use Tax

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners reviewed proposed amendments to the 2023 Operating Budget. No vote was taken on the amendments as the item will be brought back for a first reading at the next regular meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners will consider adopting a new Land Disturbance Permit Ordinance and vote on a resolution to approve the final plat for the 'Henley' townhome subdivision by Toll Brothers. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, commissioner comments, and public comment.

• Land Disturbance Permit Ordinance draft dated 7.21.23
• Final plat approval resolution for 'Henley' townhomes by Toll Brothers
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved the final plat for the Henley Townhomes subdivision. A Land Disturbance Permit Ordinance received its first reading and will be updated before a second reading. The board also approved the minutes from four July meetings.

• Approved final plat for Henley Townhomes subdivision (All ayes)
• First reading of Land Disturbance Permit Ordinance completed
• Approved July 12 regular meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved July 12 work session minutes (All ayes)
• Approved July 26 regular meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved July 26 work session minutes (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners is meeting to discuss the Kensington Station Transit Oriented Design Plan presented by MARTA, the second round of SPLOST distribution, and an update on the North Woods project. The agenda includes a draft resolution and ballot question for SPLOST II, indicating potential action on funding allocation.

• Presentation of Kensington Station Transit Oriented Design Plan by MARTA
• Discussion of second round of SPLOST distribution
• Draft SPLOST II resolution
• Draft ballot question for SPLOST
• North Woods project update

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on MARTA's Kensington Station Transit Oriented Design Plan. City Manager Bryant discussed the process for placing a SPLOST item on the November election ballot and provided an update on the North Woods Project.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider two property applications: one for 48 Clarendon Avenue and one for 9 South Avondale Road. The agenda includes approval of minutes, new business, and other items deemed appropriate for discussion. No old business is listed.

• Review of application for 48 Clarendon Avenue
• Review of application for 9 South Avondale Road

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a multi-part renovation project for a residence on Clarendon Avenue and the installation of solar panels on a home on South Avondale Road.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved renovations at 48 Clarendon Avenue including porch replacement, rear addition, and new walkway (All ayes)
• Approved installation of solar panels on the rear roof slope at 9 South Avondale Road (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a land disturbance permit ordinance, and to consider the final plat requirement for the Toll Brothers townhome development. The agenda also includes public comment and adoption of the agenda itself.

• Land Disturbance Permit Ordinance (draft dated 7.21.23)
• Toll Brothers Townhome Development Final Plat Requirement

The Board held a work session to discuss a draft Land Disturbance Permit Ordinance and the final plat requirements for a Toll Brothers townhome development. No substantive votes were taken on these items; both are scheduled for the next regular meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Tabled Land Disturbance Permit Ordinance for first reading at next regular meeting
• Tabled Toll Brothers Townhome Development Final Plat Requirement for next regular meeting

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and hear a presentation on the 2022 audit report. The board will also consider indemnifying Clark Patterson Lee from the IWorq Terms of Access Agreement, and review a building plan review and inspections binder. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

• Presentation on the 2022 Audit Report
• Indemnification of Clark Patterson Lee from IWorq Terms of Access Agreement
• Review of Avondale Estates Building Plan Review and Inspections Binder (2013)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review and vote on a hotel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agenda includes public comment on this item before adjournment.

• Vote on Hotel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Public comment on agenda items

The Downtown Development Authority approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin an analysis of a proposed hotel project. The MOU allows the developer to provide a progress update and further project details at the September regular meeting.

• Approved Hotel Memorandum of Understanding (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners is holding a work session to review and discuss the land disturbance process and to consider options for the Dunwick Drive stormwater project. The meeting includes public comment and adoption of the agenda.

• Land disturbance process review and discussion
• Dunwick Drive stormwater project options

The Board reviewed a draft ordinance to update land disturbance regulations to address flooding and code inconsistencies. Members also discussed a phased approach and financing options for the Dunwick Drive stormwater project due to increased costs.

• Approved amended agenda to include executive session on real estates (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners appointed Susie Deiters to a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission following a blind vote. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from June meetings.

• Appointed Susie Deiters to the Historic Preservation Commission (All ayes)
• Approved June 14 regular meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved June 14 work session minutes (All ayes)
• Approved June 21 public hearing minutes (All ayes)
• Approved June 28 public hearings minutes (All ayes)
• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes updates on city development and business, Main Street programs, events, and a finance report, followed by public comment and an executive session on real estate. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• City Development/Business Update
• Main Street Update
• Events Update
• Finance Report
• Executive Session on Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved the May meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on the US 278 Complete Street project, the Town Green commercial project, and city visitor analytics. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved May meeting minutes (All ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review three applications for changes to homes in the historic district. The requests include enclosing a porch, replacing a front porch and entrance, and adding a rear addition with a garage. No old business is listed, and the meeting will also allow for other discussion items.

• 1 Exeter Road: enclose side-elevation screened porch with windows
• 48 Clarendon Avenue: replace front porch, enlarge front-gabled roof, add rear addition, remove side entrance for accessibility ramp, infill windows/doors, new front walkway
• 69 Wiltshire Drive: rear addition, replace windows, replace front entrance door, build freestanding garage, extend driveway

The Historic Preservation Commission approved two residential alteration requests and deferred one. The board also discussed the possibility of adding a consent agenda to future meetings.

• Approved enclosing side-elevation screened porch with windows at 1 Exeter Road (All Ayes)
• Deferred application for porch replacement and additions at 48 Clarendon Avenue (All Ayes)
• Approved amended documents for additions and garage construction at 69 Wiltshire Drive with specific brick and window stipulations (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting (All Ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners tentatively adopted a 2023 millage rate of 9.8 mills, maintaining the same rate used for the past five years. Three residents provided public comment supporting a reduction in the rate.

• Tentatively adopted 2023 millage rate of 9.8 mills
• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to adopt the agenda and consider an ordinance setting the 2023 tax millage rate. Supporting documents include a rollback calculation, preliminary consolidation, and a five-year digest. The meeting is primarily focused on this tax rate decision.

• Ordinance to set 2023 tax millage rate
• 2023 Avondale PT 32.1 rollback calculation
• 2023 Avondale preliminary consolidation
• Avondale five-year digest

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners met to establish the 2023 tax millage rate. The board voted to reduce the rate by 0.25 mils from the previous five-year rate of 9.8 mills.

• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Set 2023 millage rate at 9.55, a reduction of .25 mils (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners holds a work session to interview the remaining applicant for one open Historic Preservation Commission seat and to hear a revenue primer presentation and discussion. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with agenda adoption, public comment, and adjournment.

• Historic Preservation Commission: three applicants for one open position; two already interviewed, questions for the remaining applicant
• Revenue Primer Presentation and Discussion
• Public Comment

The Board interviewed one applicant for an open position on the Historic Preservation Commission. The agenda was amended to remove the Revenue Primer presentation.

• Approved amended agenda removing item number four (All ayes)
• Interviewed Susie Deiters for Historic Preservation Commission vacancy

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is holding a public hearing to receive comments on an ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Zoning) of the city code to comply with recent changes to the State Zoning Procedures Law. The ordinance would also repeal conflicting provisions. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 21 (Zoning) for state Zoning Procedures Law compliance
• Ordinance would repeal conflicting code provisions

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held a public hearing regarding amendments to Chapter 21 (Zoning) of the City’s Code of Ordinances. These changes are intended to comply with the Georgia Zoning Procedures Law by July 1, 2023. No final vote on the ordinance is recorded in these minutes.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023 tax millage rate. The agenda includes documents on the tax rollback and preliminary consolidation, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on 2023 tax millage rate
• 2023 Avondale PT 32.1 rollback document
• 2023 Avondale preliminary consolidation document
• Avondale five-year digest document

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a tentatively adopted 2023 millage rate of 9.8 mills. Residents provided comments on spending, staff retention, and tax relief. No final vote to change the rate was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board denied a request to expand an accessory structure at 14 Dartmouth Avenue. An ordinance was adopted to bring the city's zoning procedures into compliance with Georgia state law. A special meeting was scheduled for June 29 to vote on the 2023 millage rate.

• Denied variance request for 14 Dartmouth Avenue to increase structure height and reduce setback (All nays)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Zoning) for compliance with State Zoning Procedures Law (All ayes)
• Approved resolution to hold special called meeting on June 29 to set 2023 millage rate (All ayes)
• First reading of ordinance to set 2023 millage rate at 9.8 mills conducted

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a variance request for 14 Dartmouth Avenue. The agenda includes only this item and standard procedural actions.

• Public comment on 14 Dartmouth Avenue variance request

The board held a public hearing to receive comments regarding a variance request for a residence at 14 Dartmouth Avenue. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the request.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Received public comment on 14 Dartmouth Avenue variance request

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023 tax millage rate. The agenda includes documents on the tax rollback, preliminary consolidation, and a five-year digest. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on 2023 tax millage rate
• 2023 Avondale PT 32.1 rollback document
• 2023 Avondale preliminary consolidation document
• Avondale five-year digest document

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held a public hearing to receive comments on a tentatively adopted 2023 millage rate of 9.8 mills. Residents provided feedback regarding tax relief, police funding, and financial reporting. No final vote on the millage rate was recorded during this meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a variance request for 14 Dartmouth Avenue, introduce the 2023 draft tax digest, and consider calling a special meeting to set the millage rate. The agenda also includes a Historic Preservation Commission opening and public comment.

• Variance request for 14 Dartmouth Avenue
• Introduction to 2023 draft tax digest
• Special called meeting to set millage rate
• Historic Preservation Commission opening

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and scheduled a special called meeting for June 29 to vote on the 2023 millage rate. Members interviewed two of three applicants for a Historic Preservation Commission vacancy and discussed a variance request for 14 Dartmouth Avenue.

• Adopted agenda (All ayes)
• Scheduled special called meeting for June 29 to vote on 2023 millage rate
• Adjourned meeting (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will consider several ordinances, including updates to zoning procedures to comply with state law, a new administrative fee schedule for permits and licenses, and allowing farm winery tasting rooms. They will also vote on a resolution to lease City Hall to DeKalb County for the November election, and issue a Juneteenth proclamation.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 21 (Zoning) for state zoning procedures law compliance
• Ordinance to assess administrative fees for permits and licenses, with annual review
• Ordinance to allow farm winery tasting rooms in Chapter 3 (Alcohol)
• Resolution to lease City Hall to DeKalb County for November election
• Proclamation observing Juneteenth Day

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved ordinances to allow administrative fees for permits and licenses and to permit farm winery tasting rooms. The Board also approved a resolution to lease City Hall to Dekalb County for the November election.

• Approved ordinance to assess administrative fees for permits and licenses (All ayes)
• Approved ordinance to allow farm winery tasting rooms (All ayes)
• Approved resolution to lease City Hall to Dekalb County for November election (All ayes)
• Approved May 24 regular meeting and work session minutes (All ayes)

Planning & Zoning Board - Meets third Monday of the month as needed.

The Avondale Estates Planning & Zoning Board will consider two items: a variance request for a property at 14 Dartmouth Avenue and a city-wide text amendment to update zoning procedures to comply with state law. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Variance to rebuild and expand nonconforming accessory structure at 14 Dartmouth Avenue, increasing height from 12.25 to 16.5 feet and reducing side setback from 12 to 1.7 feet
• Text amendment to Chapter 21 (Zoning) to align with House Bill 1405 and O.C.G.A §36-66 Zoning Procedures
• Approval of March 20, 2023 minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance for an accessory structure at 14 Dartmouth Avenue. The Board also approved a city-wide text amendment to the zoning code to comply with State Zoning Procedures Law House Bill 1405.

• Approved variance for 14 Dartmouth Avenue to increase accessory structure height to 16.5 feet and reduce side setback to 1.7 feet (4-1)
• Approved City Wide Text Amendment to Chapter 21 of the City’s Code of Ordinances for compliance with House Bill 1405 (All ayes)
• Approved March 20, 2023 minutes (All ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications: one to expand the front stoop into a full porch, change windows/door, and alter cladding at 49 Wiltshire Drive; the other to construct a new house, detached garage, patio, pool, driveway, walkway, and fence at 97 Berkeley Road. The Wiltshire project previously received a variance from the Board of Mayors and Council to reduce the side yard setback from 10 to 6 feet. The meeting includes approval of minutes and other items deemed appropriate for discussion.

• 49 Wiltshire Drive: expand front stoop to full front porch, change windows and front door, change cladding on front gable
• Variance granted April 26, 2023 to reduce side yard setback from 10 to 6 feet for porch addition
• 97 Berkeley Road: new house on undeveloped lot, new detached garage, rear patio and above-ground pool with retaining walls
• 97 Berkeley Road: new driveway, front walkway, and fence
• Old business: none

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a rear addition and pavement at 50 Dartmouth Avenue and a new home and accessory dwelling unit at 52 Berkeley Road. A project at 69 Wiltshire Drive was reviewed and found not to meet guidelines.

• Approved 50 Dartmouth Avenue rear addition and pavement (All yes)
• Approved 52 Berkeley Road demolition, new house, accessory dwelling unit, and driveway (2-1)
• Determined 69 Wiltshire Drive project does not meet guidelines; modifications required
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (All yes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a July 4th street painting on Clarendon Avenue, an update on sanitation services, a review of the land disturbance process, and a lease agreement with DeKalb County for using City Hall as a polling place for the November election. The board will also consider an opening on the Historic Preservation Commission and will hold an executive session on real estate.

• Clarendon Avenue July 4th Street Painting
• Sanitation Services Update
• Historic Preservation Commission Opening
• Land Disturbance Process Review and Discussion
• DeKalb County Lease of City Hall for November Election

The Board reached a consensus to allow July 4th street painting on Clarendon Avenue using only chalk paint and stencils under BOMC supervision. Other items, including a land disturbance ordinance and a polling location lease, were discussed for future action.

• Adopted agenda (All ayes)
• Reached consensus to allow July 4th street painting using chalk paint and stencils supervised by BOMC
• Decided to keep advertising open and interview the sole Historic Preservation Commission applicant at the next meeting
• Requested City Attorney draft a land disturbance ordinance to address code clarity and flooding
• Entered and exited executive session regarding real estate (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners will consider two ordinances: one updating administrative fees and another allowing farm wineries with tasting rooms. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Municipal Court Clerks Week, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Administrative Fee Ordinance update
• Farm Winery Ordinance allowing tasting rooms
• Municipal Court Clerks Week Proclamation
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held first readings for two new ordinances regarding administrative fees and farm winery tasting rooms. Both items passed their first reading and are scheduled for a second reading on June 14. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 10 regular meeting and work session.

• Approved May 10 regular meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved May 10 work session minutes (All ayes)
• Passed first reading of Administrative Fee Ordinance (2-1)
• Passed first reading of Farm Winery Ordinance (2-1)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to consider several ordinances, including updates to tree and greenspace regulations, a new administrative fee schedule, and a farm winery tasting room ordinance. The board will also proclaim Municipal Court Clerks Week and hear public comment.

• Greenspace Advisory Committee Ordinance and tree/greenspace code updates
• Administrative Fee Ordinance with new fee schedule
• Farm Winery Ordinance allowing tasting rooms
• Municipal Court Clerks Week Proclamation

The Board adopted the meeting agenda. Several items, including the Administrative Fee Ordinance, Farm Winery Ordinance, and a Municipal Court Clerks Week Proclamation, were discussed and scheduled for the next regular meeting agenda.

• Adopted agenda (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including contracting with Stantec for environmental work on the US278 Complete Street project and authorizing the city manager to contract for phase two construction of the Lake Avondale North Woods rain garden and other stormwater improvements. The board will also vote on accepting grant funding for the North Woods project. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Resolution to contract with Stantec for US278 Complete Street Project environmental work
• Resolution to authorize city manager to contract for Phase Two construction of Lake Avondale North Woods rain garden and stormwater improvements
• Resolution to accept grant funding for North Woods project

The Board approved contracts for stormwater improvements and environmental work for the US278 Complete Street Project. They also accepted additional grant funding for the North Woods project.

• Approved up to $59,000 contract with Stantec for US278 Complete Street Project environmental work (All ayes)
• Approved $1,276,396 contract with JOC Construction for Phase Two of Lake Avondale North Woods Rain Garden and stormwater improvements (All ayes)
• Accepted $188,357 grant from Department of Natural Resources 319(h) for North Woods Project and allocated $75,343 local match (All ayes)
• Approved April 26 regular meeting and work session minutes (All ayes)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then receive updates on city development, Main Street activities, and events. They will also review the finance report and hear public comment before entering a closed executive session to discuss real estate.

• Approval of agenda and March meeting minutes
• City development and business update
• Main Street update
• Events update
• Finance report

The Downtown Development Authority approved the March meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on the US 278 Complete Street project, Town Green commercial developments, and upcoming business district events. The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Approved March meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Entered executive session for real estate (All ayes)
• Exited executive session (All ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a rear addition and pavement at 50 Dartmouth Avenue and a new home and accessory dwelling unit at 52 Berkeley Road. A proposal for 69 Wiltshire Drive was reviewed but found not to meet guidelines.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (All yes)
• Approved two-story rear addition and pavement at 50 Dartmouth Avenue with 10-foot side yard setback variance (All yes)
• Approved demolition of house and construction of new house, accessory dwelling unit, garage, and driveway at 52 Berkeley Road with height limit at or under 28 feet (2-1)
• Determined project at 69 Wiltshire Drive does not meet guidelines; modifications required for future approval

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners will discuss the sanitation program and services, environmental work for the US278 Complete Street Project, and approve contracts and grant funding for the North Woods Phase Two project. The meeting includes public comment and is primarily a working session.

• Discussion of sanitation program and services
• Environmental work for US278 Complete Street Project
• North Woods Phase Two contract approval
• Grant funding for North Woods Project

The Board held a work session to discuss staffing and equipment issues within the sanitation program. No votes were taken on funding requests for the US278 Complete Street Project or the North Woods project, as these were deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Adopted agenda (All ayes)
• Tabled vote on $59,000 Stantec environmental work for US278 Complete Street Project
• Tabled vote on $1,276,396 JOC Construction contract for North Woods Phase Two
• Discussed acceptance of $188,357 DNR grant and $75,343 local match for North Woods project

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to consider a variance request for a property at 49 Wiltshire Drive and to accept a Georgia Department of Transportation speed study that could lead to a speed limit reduction. The board will also approve minutes and hear public comment. The agenda includes several documents related to these items.

• Variance request at 49 Wiltshire Drive
• Georgia DOT speed study acceptance and speed limit reduction resolution
• Letter of request from City of Avondale Estates (03-2023-01)
• New local roads documents for Clarendon Ave and Kensington Rd

The Board approved a request to reduce the speed limit on two roads and granted a side yard setback variance for a residential porch. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved side yard setback reduction from 10 feet to six feet at 49 Wiltshire Drive (4-1)
• Approved GDOT speed limit reduction from 30 mph to 25 mph on Kensington Road and Clarendon Avenue (4-1)
• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Approved April 12 regular meeting and work session minutes (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners will discuss a variance request for 49 Wiltshire Drive, a Greenspace Advisory Committee, and a Georgia Department of Transportation speed study acceptance. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session on real estate.

• Variance request at 49 Wiltshire Drive
• Greenspace Advisory Committee discussion
• GDOT speed study acceptance
• Executive session on real estate

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held a work session to discuss the scope of a new Greenspace Advisory Committee and review a variance request and speed study. No final votes were taken on the variance or speed limits; both are scheduled for the next regular meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (All ayes)
• Entered executive session for real estate (All ayes)
• Exited executive session (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners is meeting to set 2023 residential sanitation and stormwater fees, and to approve several contracts, including for paving project services, auditing services, and a contract with DeKalb County to conduct the city's November 2023 general municipal election. The board will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes, hear commissioner comments, issue a proclamation for Georgia Garden Week, and take public comment.

• Resolution to set 2023 residential sanitation fees
• Resolution to set 2023 stormwater fees
• Resolution to contract with DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections to conduct the city's November 2023 general municipal election
• Resolution to contract for paving project services and a separate resolution for paving project contingency
• Resolution to contract for auditing services

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved the 2023 fee schedules for sanitation and stormwater. The board also authorized contracts for paving project management and auditing services.

• Set 2023 sanitation fees at $596 per household per year (All ayes)
• Set 2023 stormwater fees at $180 per unit (All ayes)
• Appointed DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections to conduct 2023 General Municipal Election (All ayes)
• Approved contract with Dewberry for paving project engineering services not to exceed $25,000 (All ayes)
• Approved $150,000 three-year contract with Maudin Jenkins for auditing services (All ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a door replacement at 20 Fairfield Drive and a second-floor addition at 28 Covington Road with specific conditions. A request for a rear addition and pavement at 50 Dartmouth Avenue was deferred for plan revisions.

• Approved replacement of front door, transom, and sidelights with double French doors at 20 Fairfield Drive (All ayes)
• Approved second-floor rear addition at 28 Covington Road with four conditions regarding soffit, siding, junctures, and roofline (All ayes)
• Deferred two-story rear addition and driveway pavement at 50 Dartmouth Avenue for plan revisions (All ayes)
• Approved March 6, 2023, meeting minutes (2-0-1)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to receive a presentation on the State of the City for 2023. No other business is listed on the agenda, which appears to be limited to this single informational item.

• State of the City 2023 presentation

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority is holding a special called meeting with only three agenda items: calling the meeting to order, entering an executive session to discuss real estate, and adjourning. No public decisions or action items are listed on the agenda.

• Special called meeting on March 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Executive session on real estate
• No public action items listed

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 audit, set Fiscal Year 2023 sanitation and stormwater fees, and consider contracting with DeKalb County to run the November 2023 municipal election. They will also receive updates on capital projects and discuss the Greenspace Advisory Committee. The meeting includes an executive session on real estate.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023 sanitation and stormwater fees
• Resolution to contract with DeKalb County for the 2023 general municipal election
• Capital projects update on stormwater and transportation
• Discussion of Greenspace Advisory Committee
• Executive session on real estate

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held a work session to discuss transitioning to a new auditing firm and maintaining current sanitation and stormwater fee levels. Members also discussed the potential merger of the Lake Avondale Advisory Board and the Tree Board into a Greenspace Advisory Committee.

• Adopted the agenda (All ayes)
• Entered executive session for real estate (All ayes)
• Exited executive session (All ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The board will adopt the agenda, hear commissioner comments, approve minutes from the March 8th meeting, and take public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from March 8th regular meeting

The board met for a regular session and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 8 regular meeting. No other substantive legislative actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Approved March 8 regular meeting minutes (All ayes)

Planning & Zoning Board - Meets third Monday of the month as needed.

The Avondale Estates Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect leadership, and consider two variance requests. The first is for a front porch addition at 49 Wiltshire Drive, and the second involves a waiver and lot coverage increase for a commercial addition at 5 Oak Street.

• 49 Wiltshire Drive: variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 to 6 feet for a front porch addition
• 5 Oak Street: waiver to reduce supplemental zone from 5 to 3 feet for a shared street type
• 5 Oak Street: variance to increase lot coverage from 95% to 100% for a commercial addition
• Approval of August 15, 2022 minutes
• Leadership elections

The board approved a side yard setback variance for a residential porch addition. Two requests for a commercial structure addition at 5 Oak Street were denied. The board also elected new leadership.

• Elected Dan Marcec as chair and Kirk Benson as vice chair (All ayes)
• Approved variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 6 feet at 49 Wiltshire Drive, conditioned on the porch not extending beyond the existing structure (3-1)
• Denied Shared Street Type D, Tier 2 Waiver to reduce supplemental zone from 5 feet to 3 feet at 5 Oak Street (All ayes)
• Denied variance to increase lot coverage from 95% to 100% at 5 Oak Street (All ayes)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the relocation of the Farmer's Market to the Town Green, repairs at 84 North Avondale, and updates on city development, Main Street, and events. The board will also review the finance report and may enter an executive session for real estate matters.

• Discussion on Farmer's Market relocation to Town Green
• Repairs at 84 North Avondale
• City Development/Business Update
• Main Street Update
• Finance Report

The Downtown Development Authority approved the agenda and February 2022 minutes. The board agreed to split the cost of the FruehlingFest concert with a $2,000 contribution. Staff provided updates on GDOT road projects and upcoming Town Green events.

• Approved agenda and February 2022 Minutes (All ayes)
• Approved $2,000 contribution for FruehlingFest concert
• Entered executive session (All ayes)
• Exited executive session (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners is meeting to consider several contracts and a property dedication. They will vote on resolutions for residential paving services, security cameras at public buildings, and police department policy services. They will also consider dedicating Lake Avondale Park to public outdoor recreational use in perpetuity.

• Resolution to contract for residential paving services (Atlanta Paving and Co bid response)
• Resolution to contract for security cameras at Town Green, City Hall, and Public Works Building (Howard RFP bid)
• Resolution to contract for police department policy services and wellness program (Lexipol proposal)
• Resolution authorizing dedication of Lake Avondale Park to public outdoor recreational use in perpetuity

The Board approved contracts for road paving and security camera installation. They also contracted Lexipol for police policy and wellness services, including an amendment to include language regarding a citizen review board.

• Approved paving contract with Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction for Viscount, Nottingham, Clarendon, and Parry/Center Streets (All ayes)
• Approved contract with Howard Technology Solutions for security cameras at Town Green, City Hall, and Public Works Building (All ayes)
• Approved contract with Lexipol for police policy services and wellness program (All ayes)
• Approved amendment to Lexipol resolution adding language about a citizen review board (4-1)
• Approved dedication of Lake Avondale Park to public outdoor recreational use in perpetuity (All ayes)
• Approved agenda and minutes from February 8 and February 22 meetings (All ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the February 6, 2023 minutes and two new business items: a door replacement at 34 Clarendon Avenue and a multi-part project at 1 Fairfield Plaza. No old business is listed.

• 34 Clarendon Avenue: replace front entrance door and sidelights
• 1 Fairfield Plaza: two-story rear addition with screened porch
• 1 Fairfield Plaza: revisions to renovation of existing rear addition
• 1 Fairfield Plaza: new freestanding carport and rear driveway
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023 regular meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a revised residential addition and renovation project at 31 Lakeshore Drive with specific design stipulations. The commission also approved accessory building replacements and renovations at 27 N. Avondale Plaza with conditions regarding windows and the fireplace.

• Approved amended minutes from January 4, 2023 (All yes)
• Approved revised project at 31 Lakeshore Drive with stipulations for roof line, windows, and sills (All yes)
• Approved revised project at 27 N. Avondale Plaza with stipulations for window divisions and stucco fireplace (All yes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board discussed several capital program items and police department contracts, but no final votes were taken on the proposals. The board approved an amended agenda and held an executive session regarding real estate.

• Approved amended agenda (All ayes)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (All ayes)
• Exited executive session (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board approved a contract for sidewalk and curb repairs and passed a resolution to join the Atlanta Regional Commission Green City program. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $156,000 contract with Chattahoochee Group for curb and sidewalk repair (All ayes)
• Approved resolution to become an Atlanta Regional Commission Green City (All ayes)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority is meeting to consider authorizing support letters for Globe Arts Center and Majestic Banjo International LLC to help them obtain low-interest loans from the Georgia Cities Foundation. The board will also discuss repairs at 84 North Avondale, a Placer.AI funding request, and other downtown updates.

• Motion to authorize DDA Executive Director to send support letters for Globe Arts Center and Majestic Banjo International LLC for Georgia Cities Foundation low-interest loans
• Discussion of repairs at 84 North Avondale
• Placer.AI discussion and request for funding
• City development/business update and Main Street update
• Executive session on real estate

The DDA authorized support letters for two business loans and approved $7,000 for Placer AI market intelligence software. Funding was also approved for a local event and a letter of support for Senate Bill 126.

• Approved support letters for Globe Arts Center and Majestic Banjo International, LLC loans (All ayes)
• Approved $7,000 to purchase Placer AI for one year (All ayes)
• Approved $1,000 in funding for Wig Wam event at Methane Studios (All ayes)
• Approved letter of support for Senate Bill 126 (All ayes)
• Approved agenda and January 2022 Minutes (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board reviewed data on sanitation and greenspace efficiency and discussed a contract for curb and sidewalk repairs. A recycling contract with Latham Sanitation will automatically renew with a 6.5% rate increase. The Board expressed support for a resolution to become an Atlanta Regional Commission Green City.

• Adopted agenda (All ayes)
• Recycling services contract with Latham Sanitation to automatically renew at 6.5% rate increase
• Discussed curb and sidewalk repair contract with Chattahoochee Group from a $1.2 million budget
• Discussed resolution to become an Atlanta Regional Commission Green City
• Adjourned meeting (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board approved the acquisition of land at 38 N. Avondale Road via eminent domain for public transportation. This represents the final piece of right-of-way needed for the US 278 Complete Streets project.

• Adopted agenda (All ayes)
• Approved minutes from Jan. 25 regular meeting, Jan. 25 work session, Dec. 19 executive session, Dec. 7 executive session, and Aug. 24 public hearing (All ayes)
• Approved Resolution for acquisition of 1,013.31 square feet of right of way at 38 N. Avondale Road via eminent domain (All ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the January 4, 2023 regular meeting and to discuss new business, including properties at 31 Lakeshore Drive and 27 N. Avondale Plaza. No old business is listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion of 31 Lakeshore Drive
• Discussion of 27 N. Avondale Plaza

The Historic Preservation Commission approved two property renovation projects with specific stipulations. The commission also approved the amended minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting.

• Approved amended January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (All yes)
• Approved renovations at 31 Lakeshore Drive with stipulations for roof line, window placement, and sills (All yes)
• Approved accessory building and restroom renovations at 27 N. Avondale Plaza with stipulations for window divisions and stucco fireplace (All yes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners adopted resolutions to set qualifying fees for the November election and approved a contract for July 4 fireworks. The board also approved the minutes from the January 11 regular meeting and work session.

• Approved resolution to set qualifying fees for November election (All ayes)
• Approved July 4 fireworks contract (All ayes)
• Approved Jan. 11 regular meeting and work session minutes (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board reviewed a study on potential uses for properties along Covington Highway. City Manager Bryant reported that the city may pursue eminent domain for a property occupied by Banjo Coffee to complete the US 278 Complete Street project.

• Adopted agenda (All ayes)
• Entered executive session for real estate (All ayes)
• Exited executive session (All ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (All ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board held a work session to review procedural items for future votes. No substantive decisions were made regarding election fees or the fireworks contract, as both were deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Removed executive session from agenda (All ayes)
• Adopted amended agenda (All ayes)
• Tabled vote on November election qualifying fees to next regular meeting
• Tabled vote on $26,000 July 4 fireworks contract to next regular meeting

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners is meeting to consider donating a portion of Lanier Gardens property to the Georgia Department of Transportation as right of way for the US-278 project, and to approve an amendment to the city manager's contract. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and commissioner comments.

• Resolution to donate portion of Lanier Gardens property to GDOT as right of way for US-278 project
• Amendment to City Manager contract (CM Bryant annual contract resolution and fourth addendum)

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved the donation of 0.21 acres of Lanier Gardens to GDOT for the US-278 project. The Board also adopted an amendment to the City Manager's contract. Meeting minutes from November and December were approved.

• Approved donation of 0.21 acres of Lanier Gardens to GDOT for US-278 project (All ayes)
• Adopted amendment to City Manager contract (All ayes)
• Approved minutes for Nov 21 regular meeting, Nov 21 work session, Dec 7 regular meeting, Dec 7 work session, and Dec 19 regular meeting (All ayes)
• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve the January agenda and December minutes, receive updates on city development, business, promotions, and events, and review the finance report. The board will consider a contract for Commercial Town Green fabric and the final Town Green mixed-use development contract, followed by public comment and an executive session on real estate.

• Approval of December minutes and January agenda
• City development and business update
• Promotion and event update
• Commercial Town Green fabric contract
• Final Town Green mixed-use development contract

The Downtown Development Authority approved a development agreement with Fabric for the Commercial Town Green project. The board also approved the agenda and December meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on the US 278 Complete Street project and local event planning.

• Approved agenda and December minutes (All ayes)
• Approved development agreement with Fabric for Commercial Town Green (All ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review two proposed residential projects. The first is at 24 Clarendon Avenue, involving an awning, front door replacement, and window changes, which was deferred from a 2021 review. The second is at 10 Lakeview Place, involving a rear addition renovation and extension, a new second story, a rear deck, and a parking pad. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting.

• 24 Clarendon Avenue: awning over front entrance, front door replacement, jalousie windows to screen (deferred from June 2021)
• 10 Lakeview Place: renovation/extension of rear addition, new second story, rear deck, parking pad
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2022 regular meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission approved requests for home modifications at 24 Clarendon Avenue and 10 Lakeview Place. Both approvals included specific conditions regarding materials and dimensions.

• Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 meeting (All ayes)
• Approved 24 Clarendon Avenue awning, front door, and jalousie window replacement with conditions (All ayes)
• Approved 10 Lakeview Place rear addition extension, second story, deck, and parking pad with condition that parking pad be no wider than 12 feet (All ayes)