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Staff said the transportation master-plan items for FY25 include design work for Carrington Road sidewalks; Village 4 and Irish/Harris Drive sidewalks (design only for 2025); and a package of rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) intended for school-crossing locations. Staff described a specific flashing-beacon replacement and safety problem at a Turner Hill crossing, noting prior beacons had been knocked down and that the sight-lines create a blind spot when approaching from the hill.

On road resurfacing, staff outlined a $3 million paving program the city plans to bid (ITB release in February), put on the council agenda in April and issue a notice to proceed in May with construction stretching into October 2025. Staff said this year’s work is smaller than a prior $6 million program and will focus on prioritized subdivisions and repairs; the presenter reported that the city will document existing pavement defects and submit work orders as needed.

Staff also updated the committee on a GDOT preliminary assessment for the Klondike–Covington intersection (often referenced as Klondike/Covington). GDOT’s initial design reportedly recommends a separate northbound left-turn lane to accommodate turning traffic; staff described right-of-way and utility coordination as part of the ongoing design and said property impacts and easement negotiations are factors in schedule. Staff asked GDOT to proceed with necessary easement work and said the city will look to coordinate where the route crosses unincorporated jurisdictions.

Committee members raised safety concerns about recent contractor paving quality on Panola and other roads, asked for inspection and acceptance reports, and requested staff to pursue corrective action with the contractor where temporary patching or substandard work was observed. One member asked to see the city’s pavement acceptance or independent “ICE” assessment; staff said they will provide related reports and document work orders sent to the paving contractor.

Staff updated members on two state and regional projects: an I‑20/bridge work item (bridge demolition complete; area work continuing; staff reported the letting date moved to December 2025) and Harrington Road bridge work (drawings shared; a short planned closure for certain operations was described).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TIPS 6:00 PM 2-12-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Stonecrest staff told the TIPS Committee the FY25 transportation program will include sidewalk designs, school-crossing rapid‑flashing beacons, a $3 million paving package to be bid in February, and coordination with GDOT on a Klondike–Covington intersection design.","taxTitle","Stonecrest, DeKalb County, Georgia","taxId",4249,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6332490,"Stonecrest staff outlines FY25 parks master-plan projects including Carrington and Salem updates",2775,298855,3074819,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307037-848335703eac3b4947ef503897e333d5&start=298&end=3074","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307037-848335703eac3b4947ef503897e333d5/thumbnail_298855.jpg","/articles/6332490/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Stonecrest-staff-outlines-FY25-parks-master-plan-projects-including-Carrington-and-Salem-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332490-49104e1f2b68695a0d1de251913393dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770767761&Signature=Ud6pO0koPhsBd3HJ59edKLNUatlEzQivzqoxaNwmfTzHqn03S~~C0gphRkkIC1mJYelE0TikocyvX-JREX9ObrCLAZiYA3mnJUYaF3Qo4OlHbOdv3S6h9bvWqnlB1LVBHtv03yXQSsXwTrNY4Aben-Bnm4gUObHLiEsI~LFRpr5Gs9ohuC9IpuQ5Aq1L0uiOnX0Djcouc-V4F2x8uhsVE5cCvXqV5lp08OInCdSFQbrRw~uz~myyVVPeS9QfffH2--ES-Pkn8j1XtRqHMtf80GjxRzgv8ZNhBw-MSWZxVUFKcnX9pmXMOn5X9sgGhxHhBLjPFilnwClvR3ika6mP5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a consolidated list of anticipated FY25 park projects to the TIPS Committee, describing design, construction and funding status for several park sites, including Carrington Park, Salem Park and the Southeast Athletic Complex.

“Most of these projects were funded in previous years,” the project presenter told the committee, explaining that many items listed as FY25 master-plan projects reflect money carried over or savings from 2023–24 capital-improvement appropriations.

At Carrington Park, staff said design of the lower-deck parking area is complete but requires a council-level change order to relocate a sewer line from adjacent apartments across the proposed parking lot into the park to avoid later demolition of new construction. Staff said the perimeter fencing will be replaced and interior fencing removed, and that outdoor exercise equipment and an additional children’s play area (built to Salem Park specifications) are planned. Staff described a gazebo to be built to Salem Park specifications with electrical receptacles and fans; plans also include a basketball court at the lower deck, resurfacing of the upper-deck parking lot (to be rebid in 2025) and new trail segments to be constructed together with Salem Park to secure a single contractor.

Staff described Browns Mill/Brownsmith plans to add offices and a dividable classroom (presenter cited a classroom size concept up to 40 feet, with $800,000 noted as a budget placeholder). The design RFP will include civil work and site survey. The project scope also includes adding at least two new outdoor pickleball courts (bringing a minimum total to four outdoor courts when combined with earlier additions), two to three offices for program staff, and a flexible classroom separated by a movable divider.

Restroom renovation work was described for the aquatic center and at a basketball/football field facility; staff said they are awaiting contractor pricing and will bring a construction contract to council when bids are in. Parking-lot resurfacing projects were described for multiple parks; staff said earlier contract issues required rebidding and that some lot gates discussed for Brownsville parking will be included.

Salem Park work described includes sanitary-sewer-line extension design (an engineering firm has been selected), a gazebo bid package, and trail construction to be combined with Carrington Park’s trails. One committee member raised safety and durability concerns about rubberized surfacing at playgrounds, citing incidents elsewhere where rubber materials were burned; staff acknowledged the concern and said specifications and placement would be reviewed.

The presenter described Southeast Athletic Complex work as progressing: a maintenance facility is complete, parking-lot construction was being bid, and restroom buildings are near completion with metal roofing to be installed; staff suggested a ribbon-cutting could be scheduled in July. Staff also said they plan to televise (camera-inspect) sanitary lines from the new southeast restroom to the existing plumbing run to identify blockages or defects prior to opening.

Several items described are at design stage only and will return to council for contract approval when pricing and change orders are ready. Staff said a pending change order for Carrington Park’s sewer relocation will be presented to council for approval before construction begins.","City staff presented the TIPS Committee with a consolidated list of FY25 parks master-plan projects, including parking, playground, restroom and trail work at Carrington Park, Salem Park, Browns property and the Southeast Athletic Complex.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6332495,"Stonecrest TIPS Committee names Alicia Washington vice chair; agenda approved, minutes deferred",78,154000,232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307037-848335703eac3b4947ef503897e333d5&start=154&end=232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307037-848335703eac3b4947ef503897e333d5/thumbnail_154000.jpg","/articles/6332495/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Stonecrest-TIPS-Committee-names-Alicia-Washington-vice-chair-agenda-approved-minutes-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332495-69f396cc291ef96bd94e0cd06b24ed08/orig.mp4?Expires=1770767761&Signature=F3LPbrgw9f433fk6djZWiKyk-Q87gBNadRkC5t9QdrUJXnFBDvO-Z-hig-Al8lBQL3HAI5idY8xWkh~GSo1sfcPYXJSaTvU1e5H8~DMz5q2hVR86ilGpbjNw3MeZEGgIXq658lvEfPZeGsLHJhxEZXPFFVqod8MYq9sTC98shXcNqb0jLMGiV86mZTPmRtlEpeUh5iVMTWQ0cNRflSKHrtylO0D2HHbyPVKoTEgrvLvzOGiQrHEShCt4oUfOF077UlB-y8utwM4ph31uHfuqovgN3kRIM5ZLzV2nIVP4dGhdzz1C1DsLY~gZltcjKLw3FJsOcklhsIqvQZ1qM8u18w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The TIPS Committee of the City of Stonecrest voted to name Councilmember Alicia Washington as vice chair and approved an amended meeting agenda Thursday. The committee also deferred approval of the prior meeting minutes to the next meeting.

Chair called for nominations after announcing an amendment to place the selection of a vice chair at the top of the agenda. A committee member nominated Alicia Washington; Washington said, “I accept.” The nomination was moved and seconded and approved. A staff member reported the result: “It is 3 to it's 3 yays, 0 nays, 1 abstention. Councilwoman Washington abstains.”

The committee first moved to approve the agenda as amended to include the vice chair selection and then voted to defer approval of meeting minutes from the previous meeting until the next committee session. The motions to approve the agenda and to defer the minutes were properly moved and seconded and carried by voice vote; specific tallies for the agenda and minutes votes were not recorded in the meeting transcript.

The committee chair closed public comment after no members of the public requested to speak and continued with the meeting’s business. Approval of minutes will be revisited at the committee’s next meeting.","At a TIPS Committee meeting, members approved an amended agenda, selected Councilmember Alicia Washington as vice chair (3–0, 1 abstention) and deferred approval of prior meeting minutes to the next session.","actionData","errors"]

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Stonecrest staff outlines sidewalks, flashing-beacon and paving program; GDOT preliminary work expected at Klondike/Covington

Stonecrest staff outlines FY25 parks master-plan projects including Carrington and Salem updates

Stonecrest TIPS Committee names Alicia Washington vice chair; agenda approved, minutes deferred