Clayton County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting – February 12, 2026

Note: The agenda, minutes, and transcript consistently identify this meeting as November 18, 2025. However, per the instruction provided, the date is listed as February 12, 2026. This discrepancy is noted for accuracy.

The Board of Commissioners convened a regular business meeting on November 18, 2025 (cited as February 12, 2026) at 6:00 p.m. The meeting included public comment, approval of a consent agenda, several regular agenda items, and public hearings on zoning and land-use matters. The board also entered executive session for litigation and personnel. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the November 4, 2025, regular business meeting minutes.
• Accepted monthly reports of contracts, contract modifications, and change orders.
• Approved contract amendments for architectural services (RFP 15-11), fire station construction (ITB 24-76, 24-79), and the Lakeview Events Center Amphitheater (ITB 25-12).
• Terminated contracts for concrete construction services (ITB 23-329) and overhead door repair services (SP 25-64).
• Awarded contracts: RFP 25-156 (Economic Development Advisory Support Services – Pond and Company, $174,500/year) and SWC 25-198 (Breathing Apparatus for Fire Department).
• Approved Budget Amendments 4-7 and 4-8.
• Approved two Orders for Remission.
• Approved a District Attorney reclassification.
• Adopted Resolutions 2025-245 (gas extension for Fire Station 9), 2025-246 (MOU with Negative to Positive Inc. for mental health workshops), 2025-247 (accepting funding for Coaching Boys Into Men program), 2025-248 (applying for the FY2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant), and 2025-249 (administrative procedure for rehiring retired county employees).
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-250 (traffic-calming measures).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Dr. Henry Anderson (District 3, unincorporated Hampton) expressed concern about Resolution 2025-251, stating it was troubling that the notice cited “possible” violations and urged the board to handle the matter in a statesmanlike manner.
• David Hammering (District 3) commended the Clayton County Water Authority for repairing a pipe in the Park Ridge subdivision, noting the high quality of work.
• Mickey Garber (unincorporated Rex) distributed an Atlanta Business Chronicle article highlighting Clayton County positives and praised Dr. Keith Horton, CEO of Christian City, as a notable leader.
• Judith Cotton (District 4, member of the Veterans Advisory Board) requested a dedicated line item for veterans events, emphasizing the need for resources to support the county’s approximately 20,000 veterans. She asked for a one-stop resource center for veterans.
• Tracy Morrow (District 3) spoke during public hearings (see below) on zoning items.
• Carlos Bonila, Vicky Stewart, Lisa Waller, and others also spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning of 9579, 9577 Highway 54, and 9350 Ryan Ridge Ct.

Discussion Items

• Item 9 – RFP 25-156 Economic Development Advisory Support Services: The board approved award to Pond and Company ($174,500/year, one-year initial with two one-year renewals, total $523,500). Commissioner Reaves questioned whether the board was involved in developing the scope of services; the procurement director and county attorney responded that the scope was based on the strategic plan and policy direction, not direct board input.
• Item 21 – Ordinance 2025-250 (Traffic-Calming Measures): The ordinance establishes a program for traffic calming devices in neighborhoods. Commissioner Hambrick inquired about cost-sharing: residents will pay an annual fee (proposed $50 per parcel) and 30% of capital costs; the county covers 70%. The fee schedule will be brought back to the board for adoption. The ordinance passed.
• Resolution 2025-251 – Notice of Possible Violations of Code of Conduct by Chairwoman Anderson-Henry: The resolution was read in full, listing nine examples of alleged violations (e.g., announcing policy without board approval, sharing confidential information, disparaging commissioners). The board voted to approve the resolution (4 ayes, 1 nay). Chairwoman Anderson-Henry stated she works for the citizens and will continue to do so, asserting she has done nothing wrong.
• Resolution 2025-252 – Purchase of Fire Equipment: The board approved the purchase of six fire enforcer pumpers from the Clayton County Public Facilities Authority for $5,110,000. Commissioner Hambrick clarified this was the funding mechanism previously discussed in work session.
• Executive Session Actions:
  • Approved reclassification for La Carrion Blunt (Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney) to pay grade 34, step 25, at a cost of $7,853.
  • Approved salary increase of $7,500 for Lakeisha Dixon (Veterans Court Coordinator), total cost to general fund $9,696.
  • Adopted Resolution 2025-253 (emergency) establishing holiday hours for the landfill for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.
  • Approved a settlement of $700,000 (statutory maximum) in the case of Estate of Calvante Z Banks Sr. et al. vs. Clayton County, related to a fatal accident on November 4, 2022.
  • Appointed Deputy Warden Ray Amy as interim warden effective November 8, 2025, with a salary increase to pay grade 36, step 27 ($156,971.39).

Public Hearings (Zoning and Land-Use)

• BOC-2506-0523 (FLUM) and BOC-2506-0524 (Rezoning) – 9577, 9579 Highway 54, 9350 Ryan Ridge Ct: The applicant (Battle Law on behalf of owner Melissa Meadows) sought to change the future land use map (FLUM) from Agriculture to Low Density Residential and rezone from AG to RS-110 for 232 single-family lots. Staff initially recommended denial but changed to approval with a condition that GDOT approval must be obtained before a land disturbance permit can be issued. The applicant added a second ingress/egress and an emergency access point. Opponents raised concerns about insufficient access points, traffic safety, contravention of the 2039 comprehensive plan, lack of community input, and the need for workforce housing. Commissioner Allen stated she was voting based on data and the county’s comprehensive plan, citing a state study showing Clayton County has the lowest housing vacancy rate. Both motions passed with the GDOT condition.
• BOC-2508-0541 (CUP for Detached ADU) – Withdrawn by applicant.
• BOC-2508-0546 (CUP for Place of Worship) – 7441 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro: Applicant Nuevo’s Bilingual Ministry (15 members) requested a conditional use permit to operate a church in an 1,800 sq. ft. facility. Staff and ZAG recommended approval with conditions: security and meeting fire truck turn radius. The fire department confirmed the turn radius is satisfied. Approved.
• BOC-2509-0563 (FLUM) and BOC-2509-0564 (Rezoning) – 5790 Highway 85, Riverdale: The applicant sought to change the FLUM from High Density Residential to General Commercial and rezone from RM to GB to make an existing hotel a conforming use. Staff and ZAG recommended approval. Commissioner Hambrick noted the hotel was built in violation but the change would bring it into compliance. Both motions passed.
• BOC-2509-0565 (CUP for Attached ADU) – 3071 Lake Park Dr, Lake Spivey: Applicant Brian Robson requested a conditional use permit for an attached accessory dwelling unit for his in-laws. The unit is 1,800 sq. ft. within the main house, no separate entrance, and will not be separately metered. The Lake Spivey HOA expressed concern about future rental use. The board added conditions: the unit cannot be rented to non-family members and cannot be subdivided. Approved.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda approved as presented.
• Item 9 (Economic Development Advisory Services) awarded to Pond and Company.
• Item 21 (Traffic-Calming Ordinance 2025-250) adopted; cost-sharing details to be finalized.
• Resolution 2025-251 (Code of Conduct notice) approved, placing Chairwoman Anderson-Henry on notice of possible violations.
• Resolution 2025-252 (Fire equipment purchase) approved.
• Public Hearings: The FLUM and rezoning for 232 lots on Highway 54 were approved with GDOT condition; the place of worship CUP was approved; the hotel conforming use FLUM and rezoning were approved; the attached ADU CUP was approved with conditions.
• Executive Session actions: Personnel reclassification, salary increase, emergency landfill hours, settlement agreement, and interim warden appointment all approved.
• Items tabled: Item 20 (Resolution 2025-249 on retiree rehire) was tabled to the December 2, 2025 meeting.