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Clayton County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting - April 21, 2026

Board of Commissioners — Tuesday, April 21, 2026
BodyClayton County, Georgia
SessionBoard of Commissioners
DateTuesday, April 21, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
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All right, good evening, everyone.

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All right, the Clayton County Board of Commissioners meeting is now called to order.

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The date is Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, and the time is 6 o'clock p.m.

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Next on our agenda will be the roll call.

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District 1.

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Here, District 3, present, District 2, and District 4.

0:25

Present.

0:26

And Madam Chair is present.

0:28

We will now move into our invocation, item 3, our invocation and pledge of allegiance to our flag.

0:34

Our invocation tonight will be done by Chaplain Zach Marier with the Clayton County Fire Department.

0:41

He will come up and do our invocation, and thereafter, we will have our pledge of allegiance to our flag.

0:46

Would you please stand for the invocation and the pledge?

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Thank you.

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Good evening.

0:52

Good evening.

0:53

Please bow your heads.

0:55

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you so very much for the time that you've given us.

0:59

Please God bless the commissioners on this board.

1:02

Please God give them favor and grace.

1:05

Please, God, give them synergy and unity.

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Allow them to work together and allow them to use wisdom and your favorite please God bless the wonderful citizens of Clayton County.

1:19

Please God allow them to uh enjoy this time that we are here to govern each other.

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In your holy, holy, holy name we pray.

1:30

Amen.

1:32

Amen.

1:32

Thank you, Chaplain.

1:33

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic.

1:41

One nation under God, indivisible for liberty and justice for all.

1:46

Thank you.

1:54

All right, board members, before we adopt the agenda, we have an emergency add-on for an Earth Day proclamation.

2:00

Um, at this time, I need a motion to um do the emergency add-on for the Earth Day proclamation.

2:07

So move.

2:08

All right, I second the motion.

2:09

Is there any discussion at this time?

2:11

Are you ready for the vote?

2:13

All in favor say aye.

2:14

Aye.

2:15

All opposed, any abstentions, the ayes have it, and the motion passes.

2:19

Next, board members, are there any items that you would like to move to the regular agenda?

2:24

Yes.

2:24

All right.

2:25

Commissioner Davis.

2:26

I'd like to move item number seven to the regular agenda.

2:29

Okay.

2:31

All right.

2:31

Anyone else have any items that they'd like to move to the regular agenda?

2:38

All right.

2:39

All right.

2:40

So we just have item number seven.

2:42

All right.

2:42

At this time, I can I get a motion to adopt the agenda with amendments.

2:47

So move.

2:48

Okay.

2:49

All right.

2:50

And can I get a second?

2:51

Second.

2:52

All right.

2:52

Any discussion at this time?

2:54

Are you ready for the vote?

2:56

All in favor say aye.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████51%
Procedural███████8%
Data Center Regulation███████8%
Public Safety██████7%
Board Appointments████4%
Community Engagement███3%
Technology and Innovation███3%
Code Enforcement███3%
Procurement Management███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Clayton County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting - April 21, 2026

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners held its regular business meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting included proclamations, public comments, approval of a consent agenda, board appointments, and public hearings on multiple zoning and land use items. Notable actions included denial of a conditional use permit for a tire shop, approval of an exemption from the residential moratorium for a townhome development, and tabling of several items for further community input.

Presentations & Proclamations

  • Alpha Derby Proclamation: Commissioner DeMont Davis proclaimed April 21, 2026, as Alpha Derby Weekend in Clayton County, recognizing the Alphas of Atlanta for their community service and fundraising.
  • Change Maker Award 2026: India Mitchell received the award from Granicus for her work in public records transparency and compliance training across county departments.
  • Proclamation for Lt. David Starcher: Honored Lt. David Starcher for 29 years of service with the Clayton County Police Department, recognizing his leadership and dedication.
  • Earth Day Proclamation: An emergency add-on was approved, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as Earth Day in Clayton County and promoting a community garden event on April 25.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Dr. Henry Anderson (District 3 resident) praised the board for appointing Melissa Myers Bristol as director of senior services and commended the budget meeting process, noting that 10 departments presented requests aligned with the county's strategic pillars.
  • Kyrie King (owner of Abundance International Protective Services) introduced her security company and expressed interest in partnering with the county to support law enforcement and community safety.
  • Mickey Garber (Rex resident) urged the board to address homeowners association dues being passed to residents when houses become vacant, calling the practice unfair.
  • Clifford Pellegrini (Forest Park) expressed strong opposition to data centers in the county, warning about water usage, increased electric bills, and surveillance concerns. He noted the county's moratorium but criticized the Forest Park data center moving forward. Chairwoman clarified the board has a moratorium on data centers but no jurisdiction over Forest Park.
  • Demetrius Collins (District 1 real estate agent) described damage to homes from blasting near the Forest Park data center site, urging the county to require companies to compensate residents for property damage.
  • Zach Parker (Forest Park) criticized the disconnect between the county's data center moratorium and the Forest Park project, asking what coordination exists between the county and the Forest Park Urban Redevelopment Agency. He argued the moratorium gives only the appearance of action.
  • Edwina Hutchins (District 1) opposed the proposed trucking/industrial rezoning on Old Conley Road, citing traffic dangers for children and seniors, and lack of sidewalks and parks. She noted the item was tabled to June 16 and Commissioner Reaves announced a community meeting to discuss it further.
  • Janawa Lands (New Morning Light Baptist Church, District 1) read a letter opposing the rezoning of 1260 Old Conley Road from residential to light industrial, citing safety risks, property value decline, environmental concerns, and incompatibility with the residential neighborhood.
  • Chris Gallagher (District 3) requested the county recognize and clean up a slave cemetery at River's Edge (Mason Glass Plantation), suggesting a fence, plaque, and historical registry.
  • Glenda Gates (Clayton County resident) opposed trucking on Old Conley Road, referencing a serious accident at the intersection where she and a friend nearly lost their lives.
  • The public comment period lasted 30 minutes; one additional speaker was deferred to the next meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously (all items except #7 moved to regular agenda):
    • Approval of April 7, 2026, meeting minutes.
    • Monthly purchasing report.
    • RFP #23-14: Insurance brokerage services with Marsh McLennan Agency (annual cost $290,000, Sept 2026 – Aug 2029).
    • Contract amendment for Fire Station #9 construction (Albion General Contractors, $3,640.40)
    • Emergency change order notification for Lakeview Events Center Amphitheater ($7,260).
    • Award for District 1 Pocket Park (Brad Construction, $1,803,630.63, funded by ARPA).
    • Sole source award for court monitoring devices (Talitrix, LLC – moved to regular agenda).
    • Cooperative purchase for Sharp copiers/printers (Sourcewell contract).
    • Purchase of Winchester ammunition from Precision Delta ($141,448).
    • Emergency elevator repair at Administration Building (Kone, Inc., $192,000).
    • Budget Amendment 2-45 ($5,000 for Clean Clayton application fees).
    • Budget Amendment 4-28 (SPLOST 2021 funding for public safety radio system).
    • Cash bond refund ($500 to Roderick Horn).
    • Resolution 2026-76: Apply for Veterans Treatment Court grant (Council of Accountability Court Judges).
    • Resolution 2026-77: Execute CCWA Owner's Affidavit for Fire Station 9.
    • Resolution 2026-78: Grant perpetual easement to CCWA for Fire Station 9.
    • Resolution 2026-79: Authorize inspections/maintenance agreement with CCWA for Fire Station 9.
    • Resolution 2026-80: Apply for Behavioral Health Accountability Court grant (up to $234,837.80, local match $41,441.96).
    • Resolution 2026-81: Apply for DUI Court grant (up to $12,731.23, local match $2,246.69).
    • Resolution 2026-82: Accept CJCC grant No. J27-8-011 ($159,292.43) for accountability courts.
    • Resolution 2026-83: Mutual aid agreement with Atlanta Police Department for FIFA World Cup (June 11 – July 19, 2026).
    • Resolution 2026-84: MOU with Furthering Fathering for library classes.
    • Resolution 2026-85: Apply for Georgia Humanities Grant (up to $7,500).
    • Resolution 2026-86: MOU with Frozen Luxe, LLC for food vendor services at county events.
    • Resolution 2026-87: MOU with J-Blake’s Italian Ice for food vendor services.
    • Resolution 2026-88: Adopt PY2026 Annual Action Plan (HUD) and amend PY2020/PY2024 plans.
    • Resolution 2026-89: MOU with Truett’s Group (Chick-fil-A) for food vendor services.

Discussion Items

Board Appointments

  • Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities: Appointed Arthur Blackburn (term expires Aug 20, 2028). Approved.
  • Clayton County Land Bank Board: Reappointed Deborah Lovelace (term ends April 15, 2030). Approved.
  • Clayton County Land Bank Board: Appointed Cari Lewis (term ends April 15, 2030). Approved.
  • License Review Board: Appointed Greg Wolburn (term ends Nov 2, 2029). Approved.

Sole Source Contract (Item 7 - SS #26-22)

  • Recommendation to award a sole source contract to Talitrix, LLC for court monitoring devices and services (annual contract, one-year initial term with two renewals). Commissioner Davis questioned the sole source designation and noted the company recently sued Fulton County. The motion to approve failed (nays had it). A subsequent motion to table to May 5, 2026, passed.

Zoning and Land Use Public Hearings

  • Item 32 – BOC-2511-0582 (JVT Tires, LLC – CUP for 24/7 vehicle repair/tire sales at 6551 Highway 42): Staff and ZAG recommended denial due to saturated auto services and incomplete application. Commissioner Reaves made a motion to deny. Motion carried.
  • Item 33 – BOC-2511-0583 (Warehouse at 1000 Southern Rd): Applicant requested tabling to meet with staff regarding tenants and renderings. Tabled to June 16, 2026.
  • Item 34 – Marley Construction (exemption from residential moratorium for townhomes at 3551/3549 Rex Rd): Public hearing. No speakers for or against. Staff recommended approval with conditions. Commissioner Reaves questioned the revocation notice process. Motion to approve the exemption passed.
  • Items 35-36 – BOC-2403-0403/0404 (Cullen Drive FLUM and rezoning, 67 townhomes): Applicant requested tabling to June 16, 2026. Approved.
  • Item 37 – BOC-2512-0588 (Idealease of Atlanta – CUP for truck fleet repair at 5237 J.G. Glover Ct): Staff and ZAG recommended approval with conditions (CUP for Idealease only, striped parking). Applicant presented improvements. One public speaker (Mickey Garber) supported. No opposition. Motion to approve with conditions carried.
  • Items 38-40 – BOC-2601-0597/0598/0599 (1260 Old Conley Rd – FLUM, rezoning, CUP for truck storage): Applicant requested tabling to June 16 for a community meeting. Commissioner Reaves noted public concerns and tabled the items.
  • Item 41 – BOC-2511-0587 (Accessory dwelling unit at 8354 Pima Ct): Applicant requested CUP to convert garage to living space with new garage. Staff recommended approval with condition

Meeting Transcript

All right, good evening, everyone. All right, the Clayton County Board of Commissioners meeting is now called to order. The date is Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, and the time is 6 o'clock p.m. Next on our agenda will be the roll call. District 1. Here, District 3, present, District 2, and District 4. Present. And Madam Chair is present. We will now move into our invocation, item 3, our invocation and pledge of allegiance to our flag. Our invocation tonight will be done by Chaplain Zach Marier with the Clayton County Fire Department. He will come up and do our invocation, and thereafter, we will have our pledge of allegiance to our flag. Would you please stand for the invocation and the pledge? Thank you. Good evening. Good evening. Please bow your heads. Dear Heavenly Father, thank you so very much for the time that you've given us. Please God bless the commissioners on this board. Please God give them favor and grace. Please, God, give them synergy and unity. Allow them to work together and allow them to use wisdom and your favorite please God bless the wonderful citizens of Clayton County. Please God allow them to uh enjoy this time that we are here to govern each other. In your holy, holy, holy name we pray. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Chaplain. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic. One nation under God, indivisible for liberty and justice for all. Thank you. All right, board members, before we adopt the agenda, we have an emergency add-on for an Earth Day proclamation. Um, at this time, I need a motion to um do the emergency add-on for the Earth Day proclamation. So move. All right, I second the motion. Is there any discussion at this time? Are you ready for the vote? All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed, any abstentions, the ayes have it, and the motion passes. Next, board members, are there any items that you would like to move to the regular agenda? Yes. All right. Commissioner Davis. I'd like to move item number seven to the regular agenda. Okay. All right. Anyone else have any items that they'd like to move to the regular agenda? All right. All right. So we just have item number seven. All right.

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