Clarkston public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council adopted the FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget and updated the multifamily rental dwelling inspection ordinance. The council also adopted the Dekalb County 2023 Hazardous Mitigation Plan and reappointed two members to the Planning and Zoning Board.
- Approved FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget of $12,079,688 (6-0)
- Approved ordinance amending multifamily rental dwelling inspections to require 20% of new units be inspected for first two years, then every other year (6-0)
- Approved resolution to adopt Dekalb County’s 2023 Hazardous Mitigation Plan (6-0)
- Approved reappointments of Herbert Clark and Charles McFarland to the Planning and Zoning Board (6-0)
- Approved proposed City Council meeting dates and City Holiday Calendar (6-0)
- Deferred 2023 LMIG Proposed Projects to January meetings (6-0)
- Approved 11/01/2022 and 11/29/2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget and requested budget changes by the following Friday. Several items, including the 2022 Dekalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan and board reappointments, were moved to the next meeting's consent agenda. No final votes were taken on budget or policy changes during this session.
- Tabled FY 2023 budget approval pending requested changes
- Moved 2022 Dekalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan to next Consent Agenda
- Moved 2022 City Holiday Calendar and meeting dates to next Consent Agenda
- Moved reappointments of Herbert Clark and Charles McFarland to Planning and Zoning Board to next Consent Agenda
- Tabled 2023 LMIG Proposed Projects for further discussion on January 3, 2023
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the allocation of $30,000 in ARPA funds to the Clarkston Community Center. These funds are designated for the expansion of adult and senior services, including ESL, civics, and digital literacy programs.
- Approved 10/04/2022 City Council Meeting and 10/25/2022 Work Session minutes (5-0)
- Approved allocation of $30,000 ARPA funds for Clarkston Community Center adult and senior services (5-0)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss rental inspection increases and plastic product restrictions. No final votes were taken on these items, though one funding request was moved to a future consent agenda.
- Deferred amendment to increase annual multifamily rental inspections from 20% to 50% for one month
- Placed $30,000 ARPA funding request for Clarkston Community Center adult and senior services on the next meeting's Consent Agenda
- Tabled resolution to eliminate single-use plastic products pending Transportation & Environment Committee discussion
- Presented 2020 City of Clarkston Comprehensive Audit (no action taken)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several financial resolutions, including a budget increase and a tax anticipation note. The body will also review a zoning variance request and a project for horticulture therapy.
- Proposed resolution for a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) of $500,000
- Proposed amendment to FY 2021 Operating Budget from $12,648,463 to $12,720,463
- MOU from AboutFace-USA, Inc. to allocate $22,100 in ARPA funds for 'Project GROW'
- Variance request for 3747 Market Street to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 2 feet for an accessory dwelling unit
- Change Order #4 for Market Street Resurfacing and Sidewalks regarding permeable sidewalks
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt the 2022 millage rate. Staff recommends maintaining the rate at 14.89 mills, which is higher than the calculated rollback rate of 14.331.
- Proposed 2022 millage rate of 14.89 mills
- Public hearing on the proposed 2022 millage rate
- Ordinance to adopt the 2022 millage rate
- Proposed $20,000 assessment reduction for resident homeowner taxpayers 65 years of age or older
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a property at 3747 Market Street. The request seeks to reduce the side setback requirement for an accessory structure to allow for an accessory dwelling unit.
- Variance request for 3747 Market Street to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 2 feet
City Council
The City Council is discussing and taking public comment on a proposed 2022 advertised millage rate of 14.89 mills. This rate is higher than the calculated rollback rate of 14.331, requiring three public hearings before a final vote on June 28, 2022.
- Proposed 2022 millage rate of 14.89 mills
- Calculated 2022 millage rollback rate of 14.331
- FY 2022 General Fund budget of $7,153,493
- 2022 Net Tax Digest value of $263,541,629
City Council
The City Council is discussing and taking public comment on a proposed advertised millage rate of 14.89 mills for 2022. This is the first of three required public hearings because the proposed rate exceeds the rollback rate of 14.331. A final vote to adopt the rate is scheduled for June 28, 2022.
- Proposed 2022 millage rate of 14.89 mills
- Millage rollback rate calculated at 14.331
- 2022 Net Tax Digest value of $263,541,629
- FY 2022 General Fund budget of $7,153,493
- Public hearings scheduled for June 16 (10:00 AM and 6:30 PM) and June 28 (6:30 PM)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the appointment of the City Manager and the allocation of ARPA funds. The body is also deciding on a youth soccer agreement and the installation of speed tables on Rogers Street.
- Allocation of $125,000 in ARPA Funds to Empower Clarkston for one year
- Agreement with Atlanta United Football Club, LLC for youth soccer at Milam Park for $2,700
- Installation of three speed tables on Rogers Street
- Resolution adopting the 2022 Service Delivery Strategy Renewal with Dekalb County
- Resolution appointing the City Manager
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss updating the city's Service Delivery Strategy as part of DeKalb County's 2050 Unified Plan. This update is required by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to maintain eligibility for state financial assistance and grants.
- Discussion of the appointment of the City Manager
- Proposed creation of an Equity and Community Empowerment Department using ARPA Funds
- Discussion of speed tables on Rogers Street
- Proposed signage and street scape on Market Street at E. Ponce de Leon Ave. and N. Indian Creek
- Discussion of funding request and MOU with Fresh Harvest