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Votes at a glance:
- Approved: Minutes for Feb. 12, 2025 — approved by voice vote (ayes declared). No recorded roll-call tally included in the transcript.
- Approved: Minutes for Nov. 13, 2024 — approved by voice vote (ayes declared).
- Deferred: Minutes for Oct. 9, 2024 — committee moved and seconded to defer approval until corrections are made to identify participants by title rather than first name; motion carried by voice vote.
- Approved: Minutes for Sept. 11, 2024 — approved by voice vote.
- Approved: Minutes for Aug. 14, 2024 — approved by voice vote.
- Approved: Minutes for July 10, 2024 — approved by voice vote.
- Approved: Minutes for combined Feb. tips and finance meeting — approved by voice vote.
- Adjournment: Motion to adjourn passed by voice vote.

Action notes: motions were made, seconded and carried by voice vote for the listed approvals; the transcript records “ayes have it” or similar phrases for most approvals. The Oct. 9 minutes were deferred after members requested that references to participants be changed from given names to titles before approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TIPS 6:00 PM 3-12-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The TIPS Committee approved a series of past meeting minutes by voice vote, deferred approval of Oct. 9, 2024 minutes for title corrections, and adjourned the meeting by voice vote.","taxTitle","Stonecrest, DeKalb County, Georgia","taxId",4249,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6275278,"Multiple road and bridge projects cited; Carrington and Miller bridge work will affect traffic in April and August",382,2694000,3076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775412-1bc3735c942ed4332419873f32f70163&start=2694&end=3076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775412-1bc3735c942ed4332419873f32f70163/thumbnail_2694000.jpg","/articles/6275278/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Multiple-road-and-bridge-projects-cited-Carrington-and-Miller-bridge-work-will-affect-traffic-in-April-and-August","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275278-1eed2089b4d8f218be42a5d2a31fc76e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146981&Signature=TTmfCEsCf3D6yRi~icXcWb7dWV~qURITrZHBRR6U~nhSbJn5NFvfIk6q5dW~Gh65L00kgQQnAX98L6x5CaHuDGDWt1iwIPOVTt~NH16eQbQG1fbTh-5rdbJ8M8f0NjbzcgByy4Y5bv~apGKWsic9IiV7PJxm8BrPTloxfa4TtJ65lVY-fQm8mFhLTuHJ08v4aDHVXIBBqWTHcdnnpG5fCWOA3eeRjfxHM-olnmIQb1YQn~6P51HH4CbGTOXc0p2~5JxEv~6fsU~alVeWPmnw9-GVDqamT2n0XvJvGFt14qgO1XYffCfk3K1GYxZxOvdPs75ubvJRmMzL5tgMK5KzMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff briefed the TIPS Committee on several transportation projects and near-term traffic impacts in and near Stonecrest.

Major near-term items: staff said a closure and major traffic operations work at the Glendale Drive and Camp Medical Parkway intersection is scheduled for the weekend of April 25; the contractor plans to close approaches Friday night through the weekend and reopen Monday morning. Staff said temporary roads and traffic diversions will be used to maintain flow while construction crews work on the railroad approaches and adjoining lanes.

Miller Road Bridge: staff reported demolition and approach work are complete and that the Miller Road Bridge is scheduled to open in August 2025. Panola Road culvert and wing-wall repairs are under contract and expected to take about a month and a week from the start date; staff said the work included removing damaged wing walls and replacing guiderail and foundations.

I‑20/Panola interchange: staff said the larger interchange project has been delayed and right‑of‑way acquisition pushed the estimated completion into December 2025. Staff also noted proposals for large directional signs and interchange lighting; the city is negotiating who will pay for upgraded signage and suggested some sign costs might be shared with nearby jurisdictions.

Signage and striping: staff raised safety concerns about missing striping and reflectors on some city streets and said the city currently relies on county services under an MOU for striping in many areas. They described options: continue to rely on county striping and wait for scheduled work, or procure a local striping contractor on call to address safety-critical locations more quickly. Staff requested policy guidance from council on whether to allocate funds and stand-up a local striping contract for safety priorities.

Traffic and neighborhood impacts were raised in committee discussion. Staff said they will coordinate community outreach for the April 25 shutdown and deliver public flyers and web/social posts once schedules are confirmed. No council action was taken at the meeting on these projects.","Staff updated the committee on scheduled road and bridge work: a Glendale Drive/Camp Medical Parkway shutdown planned for April 25, Miller Road Bridge expected to open in August, Panola Road culvert work under way, and I‑20/Panola interchange work pushed to December 2025; signage proposals for Stonecrest were also discussed.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6275283,"City plans to apply for $3 million transportation grant for shared-use path; 20% match required",521,3339000,3860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775412-1bc3735c942ed4332419873f32f70163&start=3339&end=3860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775412-1bc3735c942ed4332419873f32f70163/thumbnail_3339000.jpg","/articles/6275283/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/City-plans-to-apply-for-3-million-transportation-grant-for-shared-use-path-20-match-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275283-edc6e6dad69a48ff4d5ef375104482b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146981&Signature=ZE6faOucJ1hDhu-zYfOmo7LpM4gpSOcMy-4EZk6QR0Ivp0xU1Pov6GFz57zOAeOzAycuglKXFKepI5XZfH5MEvalPckTwslFuv0mwCn9QMmF7F1kfEz-8GUKyiroawcab2eR1gnSoFo-QamTsGq~A9WnJAvHtzi6nnGrEYphGu0f5WJL0TRm5uTtO33XPA~P~L9PZ5OlBYKHpRBnWxVvnJ-h8wprGksjb0Jb8P9mW5FNUBjwPylJ0kdT~04NXtbQZVyjRlsoHi3CkLdtpFuhklE5VuyCXHSW30V5cMAa7HFsroi0R1DqAeueKxFL4rAENgy-Us8OZNbWTWhI5cqm~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the TIPS Committee they plan to apply for a transportation grant (described in the meeting as a “CHAP” grant) to fund a roughly $3,000,000 shared-use path connecting neighborhoods to the city line. Staff said the grant application is due March 31 and that the grant requires a 20 percent local match.

Staff said they requested an Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) support letter to strengthen the application; ARC advised staff to request funding for a multi-use 10-foot path rather than a narrower sidewalk because typical active-transportation projects cost more than a standard sidewalk program.

The proposed path would run from Windengle (referred to in the meeting) toward the city line; staff said the route would provide connections from apartment complexes and neighborhoods to local parks and transit stops. Staff said the project would also tie into DeKalb County’s planned transportation improvements.

Separately, staff described plans to solicit design work and bids for multiple sidewalk projects under DeKalb County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The CDBG solicitation and the county’s municipal funding letter were discussed; staff said the county’s municipal request deadline is April 7 and that the city will pursue four sidewalk segments in its application packet.

Staff said the CHAP grant application will be brought to the council in March for approval to apply, and they asked the committee to note the deadlines so staff can secure required support letters and local commitments for matching funds. No final funding awards or council votes were made at the meeting.","Staff told the committee the city intends to apply for a transportation grant (referred to in meeting as a CHAP grant) of about $3 million for a 10-foot multi-use/shared-use path; the application deadline is March 31 and the grant requires a 20% local match and an ARC support letter.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6275287,"Southeast Athletic Center restrooms, concessions near completion; power transformer remains key hold-up",518,1990000,2508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775412-1bc3735c942ed4332419873f32f70163&start=1990&end=2508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775412-1bc3735c942ed4332419873f32f70163/thumbnail_1990000.jpg","/articles/6275287/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Southeast-Athletic-Center-restrooms-concessions-near-completion-power-transformer-remains-key-hold-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275287-22e78f60f8782f7a22166198a687983c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146981&Signature=fkmhdFleF8tx8vOtZ1OEiy86Kd2z9Bps7RhVdSxrB4ZpTYN-r9~PvloMDzhl18CUG41U63IBJMmDBx21izrWo0v2AP7CUJsElzBgU9JtJCTEPjHThcbJ0s7qNVFLcgCiUfPEPl6SsWIwh~jKD71GMmsfbeL9nQKAN5YzKOZI1AVKmopLVL1dc~sl1T~bN-mZpsmCPpeOLFmeUEJ--y2H~MP7GWZjqQuNjxKzyLy~xBONg3M65IgXditLD-8BTnniThfyDKGReT9X5kYGwQpGw2ydcTNNmngyQZ8~rxNgrACKDr95pz6mjqHNIVstEv4xlGGB~IBKcyzlgY4JZIp87Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City facilities staff updated the TIPS Committee on construction at the Southeast Athletic Center, reporting that restroom fixtures, concession windows and storage areas are substantially complete and interior painting is scheduled before fixture installation.

Why it matters: staff said the facility’s interior work — including wall-mounted toilets that allow pressure washing the floor and permanent concessions and storage — will improve maintenance and user experience at a heavily used recreation site.

Staff said ceilings and interior finishes are being completed this week and that a Georgia Power transformer remains the remaining external dependency. The presenter said the project’s finish date is slated for April 30, pending Georgia Power’s transformer installation. The building permit inspections and trade inspections (plumbing, electrical, HVAC and structural) will continue and the city’s building inspector will perform required sign-offs.

Staff described restroom design choices: wall-mounted toilets throughout both male and female restrooms (chosen to allow washdown cleaning) and a locked storage room accessible only to parks staff. The concessions area will be secured separately from storage and will not provide direct public access to stored equipment. Staff also described future options to expand restroom capacity on both sides and noted a proposal under review to add formal concessions on both sides of the facility after the rebuild.

No formal council action or vote occurred on the construction update during the meeting. Staff said they will continue to coordinate inspections and will notify the committee if Georgia Power’s schedule changes.","City staff reported near-complete interior work at the Southeast Athletic Center restroom and concession area, with a pending transformer delivery from the utility delaying final activation and a projected April 30 finish if power is set.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_46":115,"_48":116,"_50":117,"_52":118,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":119,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":120,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6275292,"City staff say riverbank protection project redesigned after heavy rains, scour analysis pending",1352,704000,2056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775412-1bc3735c942ed4332419873f32f70163&start=704&end=2056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775412-1bc3735c942ed4332419873f32f70163/thumbnail_704000.jpg","/articles/6275292/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/City-staff-say-riverbank-protection-project-redesigned-after-heavy-rains-scour-analysis-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275292-9087ce8a261a55440f7ffa6afda6d8e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146981&Signature=oicIo3oelQcKmWVSwi4Iur9uqAbjYiP5Jx3zjCZl-Ipgi5kIrcLrnOSdjQg3JgTmNqoz5i-TVAnox9QKYvw-6LvI-kbBKDrgLiomDOL3w791NGhxBwTQz~wV-0gfGNUCZ09RYxBvYJuEDKkS3zXlkntl4W2Zy1fR1LqrNw76Xig0Tn5t5XtyjM~SDj3uz2WJIhpfcMIz1-I4DiMN4Zy5uXMDtqoV9G~XrU3EbiZpePOJ-ucuZx2pi0n4Vs8GSk1tTC8oZyoaOrTPPkWkbFEEkyBAiH-RZDCoFmlAIs~GPEH~mDJ5rY7R-T~Hqh0VleqZfUEABgDyfV~phrAs01fiZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City engineering staff told the TIPS Committee that a riverbank protection project near Panola Road required a complete redesign after multiple heavy rain events changed the site topography.

The project team discovered that recent storms had shifted the slope and removed material where the planned wall would sit, so consultants performed a new survey and the design engineer produced a revised structural plan. Engineering staff said the wall design is now based on a new as-built survey and structural criteria rather than the original aesthetic-focused plan.

Why it matters: staff said the redesign is intended to reduce the risk of repeated repairs and to satisfy regulators. The committee heard that the city is waiting on a scour analysis — an engineering study that models water velocity and erosion risk — before finalizing the design and moving forward with construction.

Engineering staff said a contractor-designed structural wall will be used, with panel units (described as modular blocks) and added handrails where required by code. “The wall design is solid,” the presenter said, adding that the assembled units and quantities may change from the original bid and that the city expects change orders as a result of the new survey and the added protections.

Staff described work completed so far: a second topographic survey, temporary erosion control, and installation of an additional row of large modular segments to reduce immediate risk from upcoming storms. They said these are stopgap measures until the scour analysis and final design are delivered.

Committee members and the mayor asked about cost and contractor liability. Staff said the original contractor received minimal payment for prior design work (described in the meeting as a small amount, ‘‘not even 10 percent’’) because that payment covered early site-professional work; staff said they are negotiating with the contractor about rework and that financial details will be discussed with the finance committee. Staff also told the committee they are trying to limit repeat repairs by adding more robust protection rather than restoring the original, more ornamental design.

Staff reiterated that delays were prompted by unpredictable site changes; they emphasized that they are pursuing additional engineering assurances to avoid rebuilding the wall after the next major storm. No formal vote or funding decision was taken at the meeting.

The project team said they will return with the scour analysis, updated design documents, and any required change orders for committee or council review. A timeline for final construction completion was not provided; staff said earlier contractor estimates that had cited a July completion date may be extended depending on the analysis and redesign.","Engineering staff reported a redesign of a riverbank stabilization project after recent rain and storm events altered site topography; the city is awaiting a scour analysis and expects change orders and later cost and schedule updates.","actionData","errors"]

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