1/10/2012 - 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) Alternative criteria for enhanced water supply watershed protection – Director of Planning & Community Development.

(2) Discussion regarding scheduling a Town Hall Meeting for the purpose of discussing impervious surface limitations related to protecting water supply watersheds – County Manager.

(3) Appointment of Charity Clark as Clerk to the Civil Service Board for calendar year 2012 – Director of Personnel Services.

(4) Appointment of Dana Miles as Hearing Officer and General Counsel for the Civil Service Board for calendar year 2012 – Charity Clark, Clerk to the Civil Service Board.

(5) Acceptance of Bid 11-121-2210 to purchase 16 police package vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office – Procurement Director.

(6) Acceptance of RFP 11-107-2400 for Pre-Event Debris Removal and Disposal Services – Procurement Director.

(7) Acceptance of RFQ 11-113-3150 for pre-qualification of contractors for as needed roadway repairs – Procurement Director.

(8) Approval to purchase a new Midland SA Shoulder Widener for the Roads & Bridges Department – Procurement Director.

(9) Renewal of Agreement with AECOM for operations and maintenance of the Fowler Wastewater Treatment Facility – Procurement Director.
Work Session Agenda
January 10, 2012
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(10) Sign Ordinance - Banners – Director of Planning & Community Development.
(Postponed from 12/27/11 Work Session Agenda).

(11) UDC Changes – timber harvesting in residential zoning districts – Director of Planning & Community Development.

(12) Possible UDC/Animal Control Ordinance modification to clarify definition of Livestock and/or domesticated animals – Commissioners Bell/Tam.

(13) Consideration of Agreement between Forsyth County and the Historical Society of Forsyth County, and others, regarding creation of a Heritage Garden at Fowler Park – Deputy County Manager/County Attorney.
(Postponed from 12/06/11 Work Session Agenda).

(14) Comprehensive System-Wide Recreation Master Plan – Director of Parks & Recreation.

(15) Approval of Sewer Reservation Agreement and amended addendum (per Work Session direction) with DRRE Investment B, LLC for property located on Dahlonega Highway formerly known as Reserve at Settingdown – District #1 - Director of Water & Sewer.
(Previously discussed at the 10/25/11 Work Session; removed from the 11/03/11 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda and postponed from 11/08/11, 12/06/11 and 12/27/11 Work Session Agendas).

(16) SPLOST VII Resolution – Commissioners Bell/Levent.
(Postponed from 12/27/11 Work Session Agenda).

(17) City of Cumming Annexation – County Attorney.
(Postponed from 12/27/11 Work Session Agenda).

(18) Committee Appointments for 2012 – County Manager.

(19) Establishment of Qualifying Fees for 2012 County Elections – County Attorney.

V. Recess Work Session

VI. Executive Session if Needed

VII. Adjournment