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

Board of Commissioners — Thursday, February 12, 2026
BodyClayton County, Georgia
SessionBoard of Commissioners
DateThursday, February 12, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
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Welcome everyone out here tonight for the Clayton County regular business meeting.

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The date is August 19th, 2025, and the time is 6 o'clock p.m.

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Next, we will do roll call.

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District 1.

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Commissioner Therese.

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Here.

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All right.

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District 3.

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Present.

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District 2.

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Present.

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And District 4.

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Present.

0:25

All right.

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Thank you.

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Item 3 will be our invocation.

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Tonight we have Pastor Luke Hall from New Vision Christian Church.

0:34

He will come up and do our invocation tonight.

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And thereafter, we will do our pledge of allegiance to the flag.

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Would you please stand for our invocation and our pledge of allegiance?

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Thank you.

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Thank you, Commissioner.

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Let us pray.

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Father God, we come before you today and we thank you for this day.

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We dare not begin anything without first acknowledging you as Lord of everything.

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Thank you for calling us to be leaders today in this community and in this great county.

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We understand, Father God, that leadership is a divine responsibility.

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So we ask right now that you would bless our commissioners today, as you did Solomon.

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Bless the crown of their heads down to the sole of their feet.

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Father, we ask that you would continue to keep them as they make decisions, Father God, pertaining to your people.

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And let us always remember, Father God, that although we were selected or elected by the citizens, we were called and chosen by you.

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Bless us in this meeting tonight.

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In Jesus' name, amen.

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Amen.

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And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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Thank you.

1:50

Thank you, Pastor Luke.

1:51

That was awesome.

1:53

Yes, sir.

1:55

All right.

1:56

At this time, um we're going to move uh board members.

1:59

Are there any items that you'd like to move to the regular agenda?

2:03

Yes.

2:04

Item number 26.

2:07

26.

2:12

Madam Clerk, you have that one?

2:14

Clear.

2:15

All right, thank you.

2:16

All right.

2:17

At this time, I need a motion to adopt the agenda with the I've got one.

2:22

Okay, you have one?

2:24

Yes.

2:24

I want to remove from the agenda item number 53.

2:29

53.

2:30

Okay.

2:30

So that's 26.

2:31

Totally from the agenda.

2:32

So okay.

2:33

So you want to move it all the way off.

2:35

So we don't need a second.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use██████████████████████████████30%
Budget Equity Analysis█████████████13%
Procedural██████████10%
Homelessness██████████10%
Economic Development█████5%
Community Engagement█████5%
Waste Management█████5%
Personnel Matters████4%
Public Comment████4%
Summary of Proceedings

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

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners held a regular business meeting on February 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The meeting included adjustments to the agenda, a presentation on 2026 benefits year renewals, public comments, a consent agenda, and a lengthy regular agenda encompassing budget amendments, resolutions, board appointments, and multiple zoning hearings. Key decisions involved funding for local nonprofits, several land-use approvals, and deferrals.

Agenda Adjustments

  • Item 53 (public hearing) was removed from the agenda.
  • Item 26 (resolution 2025-166) was moved to the regular agenda.
  • Item 12 (Budget Amendment 2-3 for Alzheimer's Services Center) and Budget Amendment 2-8 (for Calvary Refuge Center) were moved to the regular agenda.
  • The proclamation for Forest Park Youth Volleyball was postponed to the September 2, 2025 meeting.

Presentations

  • 2026 Benefits Year Renewals: HR Director Pamela Ambles and consultant Jack Thompson presented results of the benefits RFP process. The committee unanimously recommended retaining Kaiser Permanente (fully insured, 3.4% renewal increase, $14 million total premium) and replacing Anthem Blue Cross with UMR/Quantum Health (self-funded, open architecture) for the self-insured plan, projecting $4.7 million in savings over three years. The presentation noted Kaiser's enhanced wellness budget, diabetes management program, and an 8% rate cap for next year.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Henry Anderson (District 3) requested detailed reasons for zoning denials to be included in future agendas.
  • Drew Andrews (District 4) advocated for emergency funding for Calvary Refuge Center, noting it is the only homeless shelter in the county.
  • Oretha Ansley and Maurice Mitchell (J. Charley Griswell Senior Center Advisory Board) requested acceptance of a donated washer/dryer unit and presented details of the purchase and protection plan.
  • Timothy Vondale Jefferson urged the county to create a unified marketing team to improve economic development messaging.
  • Demetrius Collins (District 1) expressed concern about the focus on who reported unsafe conditions at a church shelter rather than the children's well-being.
  • Alan Wooten (Calvary Refuge Center board) detailed the center's urgent financial crisis, serving 192 children and facing closure.
  • Sabrina Hill (Clayton County Board of Education, District 7) stressed the importance of Calvary Refuge for families and students, noting its unique policy of keeping families together.
  • Ron Robinson (District 1) opposed a data center near his home, citing lack of community notification.

Discussion Items

Emergency Funding for Alzheimer's Services Center (Item 12)

  • The board considered a $200,000 emergency appropriation. After discussion about the center's financial status (15 clients, 3 days/week operations), Commissioner Davis moved to approve $60,000 (one quarter of operations). The motion passed with Commissioner Hambrick supporting a more conservative approach. The board requested detailed financial reports for future consideration.

Resolution 2025-166 – Hearts to Nourish Hope MOU

  • A resolution to accept a $12,020 donation for the Fire Department's community outreach (including homeless health assessments). Commissioner Allen questioned the source of the donation and whether it could be redirected to other shelters. The motion failed (the nays had it).

Emergency Funding for Calvary Refuge Center (Budget Amendment 2-8)

  • A request for $200,000 emergency operating funds. The board debated due diligence and the need for financial transparency. A motion to table until the September 16, 2025 meeting (allowing time for the center to provide expense reports) passed. The board also noted that CDBG and local assistance grants could be accelerated.

Board Appointments

  • Library Board of Trustees: Sabra Skidmore appointed (District 1).
  • MARTA Citizens Advisory Board: Carol White appointed; second seat held for correction.
  • Solid Waste Management Authority: Appointment held.
  • Zoning Advisory Board: Julia Killings appointed (District 3).
  • Sports & Entertainment Council: Evans Oglesby appointed (District 3). Other appointments held.

Resolution 2025-181 – Budget Committee Mid-Year Review

  • Approved to establish additional duties for the Budget Committee, including a mid-year review process with parameters for departments to request funds.

Zoning Hearings

  • BOC-2405-0427 & BOC-2408-0440 (FLUM & Rezoning, Highway 54): Withdrawn.
  • BOC-2410-0459 (CUP, modular space storage): Withdrawn.
  • BOC-2411-0464 (CUP, emissions testing, 6459 Highway 42): Applicant presented revised plan as standalone testing facility. Motion to approve failed (no second). Denied.
  • BOC-2502-0483 (CUP, indoor amusement, Forest Park): Applicant absent. Public opposed. Denied.
  • BOC-2507-0530 (Boundary Map Amendment – TOD Overlay): Approved to remove 6795 Green Industrial Way from the Southlake TOD Overlay.
  • BOC-2504-0496 (CUP, trailer services, Green Industrial Way): Applicant proposed high-tech fleet enhancement headquarters. Commissioner Davis tabled until September 16, 2025 for further discussion due to concerns about changed scope.
  • BOC-2505-0501 (CUP, warehouse/trucking, Quiktrip Way): Approved (existing building conversion for food preparation).
  • BOC-2505-0509 (CUP, place of worship, 148 Valley Hill Rd Unit D): Approved with conditions (capacity limited to 30 persons per ZAG).
  • BOC-2505-0512 (CUP, place of worship, same address Unit B): Approved with conditions (capacity limited to 20 persons per ZAG).
  • BOC-2505-0513 (CUP, medical/solid waste treatment, Tanners Church Rd): Public hearing held; discussion included environmental concerns. Tabled to October 21, 2025.
  • BOC-2505-0510 (CUP, truck/trailer sales and services, Campbell Blvd): Applicant presented upfitting operations with limited traffic. Approved.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved $60,000 emergency funding for Alzheimer's Services Center.
  • Denied Resolution 2025-166 (Hearts to Nourish Hope MOU).
  • Tabled Calvary Refuge Center emergency funding request to September 16, 2025, pending financial review.
  • Appointed several board members; multiple appointments held.
  • Adopted Resolution 2025-181 (budget committee mid-year review).
  • Zoning decisions: Approved 5 conditional use permits and 1 boundary amendment; denied 2 conditional use permits; tabled 2 cases; 3 cases withdrawn.
  • Consent agenda approved (including contracts, budget amendments, and donations).
  • Entered executive session for litigation and personnel matters; subsequently adjourned at 10:02 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Welcome everyone out here tonight for the Clayton County regular business meeting. The date is August 19th, 2025, and the time is 6 o'clock p.m. Next, we will do roll call. District 1. Commissioner Therese. Here. All right. District 3. Present. District 2. Present. And District 4. Present. All right. Thank you. Item 3 will be our invocation. Tonight we have Pastor Luke Hall from New Vision Christian Church. He will come up and do our invocation tonight. And thereafter, we will do our pledge of allegiance to the flag. Would you please stand for our invocation and our pledge of allegiance? Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner. Let us pray. Father God, we come before you today and we thank you for this day. We dare not begin anything without first acknowledging you as Lord of everything. Thank you for calling us to be leaders today in this community and in this great county. We understand, Father God, that leadership is a divine responsibility. So we ask right now that you would bless our commissioners today, as you did Solomon. Bless the crown of their heads down to the sole of their feet. Father, we ask that you would continue to keep them as they make decisions, Father God, pertaining to your people. And let us always remember, Father God, that although we were selected or elected by the citizens, we were called and chosen by you. Bless us in this meeting tonight. In Jesus' name, amen. Amen. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Thank you, Pastor Luke. That was awesome. Yes, sir. All right. At this time, um we're going to move uh board members. Are there any items that you'd like to move to the regular agenda? Yes. Item number 26. 26. Madam Clerk, you have that one? Clear. All right, thank you. All right. At this time, I need a motion to adopt the agenda with the I've got one.

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