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Votes at a glance: committee approves minutes, two appointments, pools contract change order, consultant extension and parks strategic plan

October 14, 2025 | DeKalb County, Georgia


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Votes at a glance: committee approves minutes, two appointments, pools contract change order, consultant extension and parks strategic plan
The Planning, Economic Development and Community Services Committee conducted multiple procedural and action‑item votes and approved the following by voice vote during the meeting.

Nut graf: The committee approved meeting minutes, two appointments, a contract change order for pool maintenance and lifeguard services, a two‑year consultant extension for grants and accreditation work, and the department strategic plan. Most votes were brief and taken by voice with commissioners moving and seconding the motions.

Key results (motions and outcomes recorded in committee):

- Approve minutes for September 9 and September 29, 2025 (agenda items ending in 1340 and 1448). Motion to approve moved by Commissioner Terry and seconded by Commissioner Long Spears; voice vote recorded as "Aye." Outcome: approved.

- Appointment of William (Ted) Reinhardt to Post 8, DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees (agenda item ending in 1200). Motion to approve moved by Commissioner Terry; seconded by Commissioner Long Spears; voice vote recorded as "Aye." Outcome: approved.

- Appointment of Dr. Jewel Crawford, M.D., to Post 6, DeKalb County Board of Health (agenda item ending in 1193). Motion to approve moved by Commissioner Terry; seconded by Commissioner Long Spears; voice vote recorded as "Aye." Outcome: approved. Staff noted Dr. Crawford will follow federal outside‑activity reporting procedures as required for CDC employees.

- Change order No. 4, Contract No. 1285986 — maintenance and lifeguard services for pools and splash pads (item ending in 1053). The item increases the contract to continue services through March 31, 2026 and cited an amount not to exceed $165,000. Motion to approve carried by voice vote. Outcome: approved.

- Term extension for RM Richards LLC, consulting contract for grants, CAPRA accreditation and related services (agenda item ending in 121210). Motion to approve carried by voice vote. Outcome: approved.

- Approval of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Strategic Plan 2025–2030 (agenda item ending in 1372). Motion to approve carried by voice vote; staff said the plan supports CAPRA accreditation and department implementation efforts. Outcome: approved.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn. Clerks recorded voice votes as "Aye" for listed items; no roll‑call tallies with member‑by‑member votes were presented in the committee transcript.

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