6/10/2008 - Board of Commissioners Called/Work Session

I. Call Meeting to Order

II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Adoption of Agenda

IV. Items for consideration and discussion:

(1) Presentation of the 2007 Fire Department Annual Report – Fire Chief.

(2) Rural Fire Defense Memorandum of Understanding between Georgia Forestry Commission and Forsyth County Fire Department – County Attorney.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).

(3) Approval of submission of the 2008 SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Responses) Grant in the amount of $2.14M over a four-year period – Grants Administrator.

(4) Approval of a tenth year Victim’s of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant application for the purpose of funding the Victim Witness Assistance Office within the District Attorney’s Office – Grants Administrator.

(5) Approval of an eighth year Victim’s of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant application for the purpose of funding the Victim’s Advocate Unit within the Sheriff’s Office – Grants Administrator.

(6) Approval to donate surplus computer and various electronic equipment to Atlanta Recycling Solutions – Fleet Maintenance Director.

(7) Request approval to declare as surplus property, wooden chairs, tables and benches and place on GovDeals Internet Sales – Director of Fleet Maintenance.

(8) Acceptance of Bid #08-10-3150 for the construction of the Big Creek Trail Phase 1 – Procurement Director.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).


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(9) Acceptance of RFP #08-55-2210 for the purchase of a Surveillance Van for the Sheriff’s Office – Procurement Director.

(10) Approval of Scope Change Authorization with Jordan, Jones & Goulding (JJ&G) to Task Order Number 1 for Water Supply Reservoir Evaluations approved on May 17, 2007 – Director of Water & Sewer.

(11) Approval of Forsyth County Bicycle Transportation & Pedestrian Walkways 2025 Plan: 2008 Update – Director of Engineering.

(12) Charlie Heard MPD – County Attorney.

(13) Brunson Right-of-Way Exchange – County Attorney.

(14) GIS Presentation/Greenspace Bond – Deputy County Manager.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).

(15) Clear Channel Sign request – County Attorney.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).

(16) Sign Code Amendments – County Manager.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).

(17) LED Signs for Churches and Institutions – County Attorney/Commissioner Tam.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).

(18) Presentation of proposed UDC changes regarding Heliports/Helipads – Senior Long Range Planner.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).

(19) Presentation of Activity Center Analysis – Senior Long Range Planner.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).

(20) Review of proposed revisions to the SPLOST V Budget – Chief Financial Officer.
(Postponed from 05/27/08 CM/WS Agenda).

(21) Appointment/reappointment of member to the Board of Tax Assessors for Commission District #1 (the term of Michael Busse expires on 06/28/08) – Chairman Laughinghouse.

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V. Recess Called Meeting/Work Session

VI. Executive Session if Needed

VII. Adjournment