Clayton County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting – June 5, 2026

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners held its Regular Business Meeting on June 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM, with Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry presiding. The meeting included presentations, public comments, approval of the consent agenda, and discussion of several regular agenda items, including contract amendments, budget amendments, a moratorium extension, board appointments, and personnel actions. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the consent agenda as amended (items not moved to the regular agenda), including approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes; contract amendments for custodial services (ITB #20-118), connectivity trails (W.A.R. #SP2021-10), fire station construction changes, and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Report resolution; resolutions for library MOU with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant, American Library Association Pulitzer on the Road grant, special election polling places (Congressional District 13), whole blood services agreement amendment, Youth Services HEAT grant, and Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust grant; and several budget amendments (BA 2-54, 2-55, 2-56). All votes were unanimous.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Dr. Henry Anderson (District 3 resident): Congratulated Commissioner Davis and Chairwoman Anderson-Henry on election wins. Expressed support for extending the residential moratorium (Resolution 2026-120) and requested statistical data on townhomes and apartments approved to date. He urged the Board to direct the Community and Economic Development Department to provide such data.
• Orlando Gooden (District 3 resident): Criticized public comments by Cordell Madison, alleging disinformation and misdirection. Accused Madison of past legal issues and raised concerns about security details and overtime costs. Defended Chairwoman Anderson-Henry and Sheriff Victor Hill against specific allegations.
• Paulette Smith (District 3 resident, mother of Jonathan Mack Williams): Discussed the impact of gun violence on families, noting her son was murdered in 2021 and his case remains unresolved. Asked the Board for a plan to improve homicide case resolution, support for families, and communication with victims’ families.
• Olga Rodriguez (District 3 resident, mother of Nazareth Alford): Expressed embarrassment and frustration over a public scandal involving Sheriff Victor Hill (sexual explicit content). Criticized silence from officials and called for accountability. Noted that her son’s killer was found by East Point Police, not Clayton County, and questioned the number of unsolved cases.
• David Hamrick (State House District 79, NRA ILA representative): Commented on zoning density and psychological effects. Praised the visit to Forever Young Aquaponics as a new business model. Offered free NRA gun safety education materials to the county, noting no one had requested them.
• Mickey Garber: Yielded the floor.

Discussion Items

• Item 4 – Contract Amendment PSA #22-75 (Forensic Photography): Central Services presented a six-month extension from June 22 to December 22, 2026 at a monthly cost of $44,564.62 (total $267,387.72). Commissioner Hambrick had pulled this item. After brief discussion, the motion passed with a vote of 3–2 (2 nays, 3 ayes).
• Item 11 – Budget Amendment 2-58 (ARC Link Conference): Chairwoman Anderson-Henry requested $4,600 for registration to the ARC Link Conference in August 2026. Commissioner Allen noted the Chairwoman’s travel budget of $18,000 was already exhausted and criticized overspending. She said she would approve the amendment but asked that the funds be subtracted from the FY2027 travel budget. The Chairwoman explained the trip requires upfront payment but is already planned in the FY2027 budget. The motion passed (voice vote, no objection recorded).
• Item 12 – Budget Amendment 2-59 (Superior Court Invoices): $4,500 for outstanding invoices, offset by miscellaneous revenue. Commissioner Allen questioned why departments need frequent budget amendments and urged better front-end funding. The motion passed unanimously.
• Item 13 – Budget Amendment 2-60 (FIFA Activation Sites): $140,094 from the Hotel/Motel Fund for FIFA World Cup activation events at Gerald Matthews Sports Complex (July 7) and the Arena at Southlake (July 15). Discussion revealed: the arena is owned by the school board and the county has a usage agreement (20 days per year); the costs include security, janitorial, stage setup, etc.; the events are viewing parties with soccer clinics for youth. Commissioner Allen raised concerns about lack of prior notice and poor condition of soccer fields at Gerald Matthews. Commissioner Davis questioned why the county must pay for security when county police are available. Commissioner Reeves noted contractual obligations. Commissioner Hambrick called for tabling to get more information. Director Ejike stressed the time sensitivity (vendors need go-ahead by June 10). The Board voted to table the item to the June 16 regular meeting, with discussion at the June 9 work session. If vendors cannot wait, a special called meeting may be needed.
• Item 16 – Resolution 2026-119 (Dollar General Literacy Grant): Authorizes the library to apply for and accept up to $10,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for adult literacy and GED instruction. Commissioner Hambrick questioned whether accepting funds conflicted with the county’s moratorium on small-box discount stores. The library director stated it is a grant, not a promotion. Commissioner Allen noted the county also accepts funds from other controversial sources. The motion passed unanimously.
• Item 17 – Resolution 2026-120 (Extend Residential Moratorium): Extends the moratorium on applications for new single-family subdivisions and multi-family developments until December 31, 2026, or until the county adopts a revised residential zoning code. Director Ejike explained the residential zoning rewrite is in progress and the moratorium is needed to prevent approvals under outdated code. Commissioner Reeves asked if any study was conducted during the first six-month moratorium; Director Ejike stated no study was done but the ARC housing assessment is underway. Commissioner Allen expressed concern about losing two veteran housing projects in her district. Director Ejike said the new code would include missing-middle housing and that the moratorium can be lifted early. The motion passed (voice vote, no dissent recorded).
• Personnel & Appointments:
  • Board Appointment to Development Authority (Item 24): Held to July 7 meeting.
  • Veterans Advisory Board Reappointments (Items 25-28): Judith Cotten, Terrian Florence-Moore, Kenneth Gilmore, and Herbert Ward were reappointed unanimously.
  • Executive Session: The Board entered closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, and real estate. Reconvened without public action.
  • Step Increase for Assistant District Attorney Numbeko Marshall (grade 31, step 8 to 12, $5,758): Approved effective June 6, 2026.
  • Step Increase for Chief Administrator Monica Scott (grade 35, step 10 to 18, $14,767): Approved effective July 1, 2026, after the District Attorney argued for eight steps; some commissioners expressed concern about the large increase. The motion passed.
  • Staff Attorney Allocation: The Court Administration position of Staff Attorney was allocated to Tiffany Williams with no budgetary impact. Approved.
  • Settlement Agreement (Nequavius King et al.): $25,000 settlement for an auto accident on April 28, 2025. Approved.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously.
• Item 4 (Forensic Photography contract): Approved 3-2.
• Item 11 (ARC Link Conference): Approved; Chairwoman assured funds would be accounted for in FY2027.
• Item 12 (Superior Court invoices): Approved.
• Item 13 (FIFA Activation): Tabled to June 16 meeting; discussion set for June 9 work session.
• Item 16 (Dollar General Grant): Approved.
• Item 17 (Residential Moratorium Extension): Approved; effective immediately.
• Board Appointments (Development Authority): Held.
• Veterans Advisory Board: Four reappointments approved.
• Personnel Step Increases and Staff Attorney: Approved as noted.
• Settlement: Approved.
• Meeting Adjourned at 8:38 PM.