Remarks by Chakira Johnson
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“So for 1320, was that going to PECS and PWI? Because we heard it in PWI. I just want to make sure.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Are we good to open? Do they need to hit the buttons again? I'm sorry. Hit the buttons.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“no all right there we go there we go motion carries thank you under extension service item 2026-1255 all commission districts annual financial agreement between the board of regents of the university system of georgia by and on behalf of the university of georgia Cooperative Extension Service and DeKalb County compensation of personnel in the amount of $154,373 for the contribution toward the compensation of county extension personnel January 1, 2027 to December 31st, 2027.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Please open machine. Motion to defer carries. We're now moving to the top of page 10. This is purchasing and contracting for the IRPS committee. Item 2026-1154, change order number three to purchase order number 1360924, budget rental agreement of undercover vehicles with the Cab County emergency for use by Public Works Fleet Management to be used by police services. To obtain rental services of undercover vehicles utilized for special operations throughout the county. Seeking renewal of the rental agreement and increase in funds through November 23rd, 2027, awarded to budget car…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. We will open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve carries. Next we are purchasing and contracting to the FAB committee. Item 2026-1226, ratification of change order numbers 5, 6, and 7 to contract 1341558 networking equipment for use by the Department of Finance to obtain support services for Swamp Fox first in line and custom water sewer application and additional phone lines. used by finance utility customer operations for intelligent callback and call management system, ratifying previously issued purchase order for additional phone lines 2025 through 2026 and 2026…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“If we can open machine for that vote. Motion to approve carries. Now on to top of page 11. These are purchasing and contracting for the Ops Committee. Item 2026-1149, Commission District 3, Change Order Number 1 of Contract Numbers 2000310 and 2000312. on-call pressure washing for county parks, fees by Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs, Facilities Management, Fire Rescue, and the Department of Watershed Management to obtain on-call painting and pressure washing services seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to A&D Painting Inc. and Facility Maintenance and Services Group, LLC, total…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you, ma'am. Item 2026-1198, change order number one to contract number 2000149, field master software and hardware upgrade for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology to attain maintenance services to the existing field master system seeking increase in contract funds in turn through December 31st, 2030. awarded to Syntec Systems Inc. amount not to exceed $266,286.00. Move for action. Item 2026-1238, invitation 2026-065-ITB ballot printing and absentee ballot printing and mailing services for use by voter registration and elections to obtain emergency and provisional ballot…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. If you'll hit your button. Second. Attorney Phillips, you need us?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thanks. As soon as we finish this vote, we'll take it off the table. Oh, okay. So we can open the machines. Motion to approve those carries. So we'll go back. If someone can make a motion to take item 2026. So moved. 1185 off the two. Second. So moved. Thank you. Oh, hit the button again.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“And we're back on, that's on page three.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Any one more? Commissioner Davis-Johnson, if you'll hit your button.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Is there a second? Second. Thank you. Attorney Phillips.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. Commissioner Davis-Johnson, you're requesting to speak.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right. Thank you, Commissioner Davis-Johnson. Commissioner Longsby.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you so much. If we can please open the chamber to vote.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right. We're now back to middle of page 12. Excuse me. Purchasing and contracting to the PICS committee. Item 2026-1231. Renewal of contract number 1373363, restoration and maintenance of athletic fields for use by recreation parks and cultural affairs. Ratifying term increase and exercising second renewal option through August 31st, 2027 awarded to JMB Landscaping Inc. Amount not to exceed $65,000.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Second. Thank you. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Purchasing and contracting for the PWI Committee. Item 2026-0952, Districts 2 and 6, Request for Vendor Qualifications 22-500624, Design Services for North Red Hills Road Bridge at CSX PI number 0017991, For use by Public Works Transportation to obtain design services for the replacement of the North River Hills Road Bridge at CSX, recommend award to the highest scoring proposer, AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Amount not to exceed $951,005.02. Move for action. Thank you. Top of page 13, item…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. You'll get your button. And can someone second that for me, please?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Commissioner Davis-Johnson, she's quick on it today. Please open the machine for the vote. And thank you, Commissioner Bolton, for stepping in for PWI since I could not make those motions. Now we're on towards the bottom of page 13, items for decision by the board under the District 2. It is item 2026-0596, all commission districts in ordinance to regulate the restraint and transportation of animals and for other purposes. This is an IRPS item. Move for action. Excuse me. Bottom of page 14, item 2026-0728, an ordinance to amend the code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 5 to regulate the…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“If you guys can hit your button. Commissioner Long-Spears has requested to speak.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“No problem. Thank you, Commissioner Long-Spears. If we can open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Now moving middle of page 15, and we were handed a substitute for this, item 2026-1216, appropriation not to exceed $800,000 for Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs, Sugar Creek Tennis and Golf to address the lighting and retention wall for the third tennis court.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Second. And there is a second, and Commissioner Masai has requested to speak.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Messiah. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve. The substitute carries. Top of page 16, we also have a substitute for this item. Item 2026-1218, Districts 2, 1, and 6. An ordinance to amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 15, Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Regulations, Article 15, non-discrimination. And this is, again, a District 2 is inadvertently put under District 3.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“I have a question. Commissioner Davis-Johnson.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026