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PDK Airport Advisory Board Meeting summary

Summary from June 8, 2009 distributed by commissioner Jeff Rader. Full summary is attached below. Mostly technical but here are two notes of possibly general interest: Mario Evans distributed a copy of the May Noise Report to each Board member. A copy of the Report is posted on the Airport’s website (http://www.pdkairport.org). Status of the 57th Fighter Group restaurant: “The lease was transferred to Epps Air Service two years ago. Mr. Epps hopes to have it open around September. As far as I know, the restaurant will open with the same name and the same theme as it was a few years ago.”

DeKalb eases outdoor water use restrictions

From commissioner Jeff Rader, Jun 11, 2009 ... DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis announces that DeKalb County will adopt the non-drought schedule for outdoor water use declared by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 10, 2009. Under a non-drought schedule, outdoor water use is allowed three days a week on assigned days using odd and even-numbered addresses. • Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. • Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses are allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Water use may occur at any time of the day on the assigned days, but to be water efficient, landscape watering should not occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

State begins free service for parents seeking child care

From the AJC via State Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield: "... Georgia opens a free service to help parents find quality, affordable child care. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and the nonprofit Quality Care for Children have bilingual staff to answer questions and a statewide database of information to refer licensed child care providers. Finding child care is one of the most wrenching problems a parent faces, said Pam Tatum, CEO of Quality Care for Children. “In order to make the best decision for the child and family, they need information,” she said....." Read more

State Parks on the Chopping Block

From State Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield: Last week, Georgia's state park officials revealed that in order to cope with a 39% decrease in funding from the state, some historic sites and lodges may close entirely, while others will cut their hours in half. From Cloudland Canyon to Sapelo Island, our parks preserve and protect some of our most beautiful places. A Georgia with no state parks is not what I want to leave our children. You can help by sending an e-mail to the governor, asking him to save our state parks. And please forward this on. We need a public outcry to turn this around.

What You Need to Know About DTV

From State Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield: What You Need to Know About DTV On June 12, the 4th Congressional District and our nation will transition to digital television when broadcasters begin airing exclusively digital signals - and analog television sets that are not connected to a converter box, cable or satellite will stop working. Consumers can call 1-888-DTV-2009 or visit www.dtv.gov to learn more.

Water service interrupted in CHCA

As of 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning, June 7, portions of CHCA were without water. The emergency office (770-270-6243) of the county department of watershed management said there was a broken water main at Desmond and Willivee and estimated three hours for the repair and return of service. Perhaps to relieve pressure, the fire hydrant at Desmond and N Superior had been opened. At 11:35 a.m. we were told that they encountered some difficulties and it could take another two to three hours. They again said it originated at Desmond and Willivee. At 12:30 p.m.

County advisory on Radon

From Edda Z. Cotto-Rivera, Radon Educator/ County Agent, UGA Cooperative Extension, DeKalb County... Don’t Take a Chance with Radon ... Test Today! √ Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Each year more than 21,000 people die because of radon, more than 800 in Georgia! √ Radon is a radioactive gas and is found in most rocks and soil. Once inside an enclosed building, radon can build up to high levels. √ Radon can be found all over the U.S., in old and new homes. DeKalb County has been designated by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Zone 1, with the highest potential for radon.

Erosion and Sediment Control Seminar and Exposition

Event Date and Time: 
06/05/2009 - 8:00am - 2:00pm
the DEKALB COUNTY SOIL and WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S 22nd ANNUAL Erosion and Sediment Control Seminar and Exposition, June 5, 2009, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (Registration required) 8:00 a.m. Registration and Reception Tour of Exhibits 8:30 a.m. Welcome, Program Purpose, and Introductions by District Chairperson, Dell MacGregor 8:45 a.m. "District Watershed Management Plan & Better Site Design” by Steven Haubner, Principal Engineer, Water Resources/Environmental Planning, Atlanta Regional Commission

DeKalb issues notice of proposed property tax increase

From Commissioner Jeff Rader, May 29, 2009... DECATUR - The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted millage rates which will require an increase in property taxes by the following percentages: Unincorporated 3.73%

County Board continues to defer Dunwoody lawsuit, alcohol ordinance update

From the DeKalb Neighbor newspaper... By Kyle Dominy, kdominy@neighbornewspapers.com The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners last week deferred a resolution supporting legal action against the city of Dunwoody for the eighth time in eight months..... The board also deferred District 6 Commissioner Kathie Gannon’s proposed alcohol ordinance update. The proposed ordinance will allow restaurants in mixed-use developments to serve alcohol despite their proximity to schools or churches. Read more
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