MINUTES OF THE SOUTH COBB REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The South Cobb Redevelopment Authority (SCRA) meeting was held Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00
a.m. at the Mable House Art Center located at 5239 Floyd Road Mableton, GA. Present and comprising a
quorum were:
Present:
Doug Stoner, Chairman
Darhyl Watkins, Vice Chairman
Lorieal Green, Secretary
Ed Richardson, Treasurer
Dale Kaetzel
KC George
Absent:
Herschel Tolson
Staff:
Jason Gaines and Sabrina Young, County Staff
Susan Pease Langford, SCRA Bond Counsel
Dan Buyers and James Pitts, SCRA Real Estate Advisor
Guests:
Electria Barnes, Phil Barnett, Arthur Brown, Monica DeLancy, Chelsea Dreuitt, Nadia
Faucette, Michael Murphy, Brianne Perkins, Major Stuart VanHoozer, DeJuane Welsh,
Pamela Wright
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Stoner called the SCRA meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
I.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Monica DeLancy and several area residents provided updates on events in the Riverside
community. Michael Murphey introduced himself as the Chairman’s Assistant on Special
Projects. Major VanHoozer discussed ways that Cobb County PD is working to improve South
Cobb. Nadia Faucette, Georgia Power Area Manager introduced herself and Ms. Britt Fleck as
the new faces for South Cobb since the retirement of Mr. John Sell.
II.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the January 23, 2017 meeting were presented. Mr. Richardson made a motion
to approve and Mr. Kaetzel seconded. Motion passed (6-0).
III.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Richardson presented the Monthly Treasurer’s Report. The beginning balance in the SCRA
bank account was $10,629.19. There were no deposits or expenses, leaving a balance of
$10,629.19.
Mr. Richardson reported that the Bond Proceeds account had a beginning balance of
$4,869,885.49. Income from dividends and interest amounted to $413.14. There were no
expenses, leaving a balance of $4,870,298.63.
Mr. Watkins made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Mr. George seconded. Motion
passed (6 -0).
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IV.
EXISTING ITEMS
A. Landscape Design Presentation
Swati Babjurao and Yiram Zhao of AECOM presented landscape design concepts for the
South Cobb interchanges. They also provided photos of designs in other locations in metro
Atlanta and elsewhere. Ms. Babjurao and Ms. Zhao responded to several questions about
the design concepts and indicated that the estimated costs include engineering and
materials; however installation is not included. Mr. Stoner suggested that the SCRA Finance
Committee review the data and be prepared to make a recommendation on the project
prior to the March SCRA meeting. Mr. Richardson made a motion to approve Mr. Stoner’s
suggestion regarding the Finance Committee. Mr. George seconded. Motion passed (6-0).
B. Marketing and Branding Update
Ms. Young provided an update on the Marketing and Branding strategy. She mentioned
that the Marketing and Branding Advisory Committee met with Mickey O’Brien to discuss
signage placement and landscape design on February 1, 2017 in the Community
Development office. The Advisory committee suggested that signage be installed in phases,
similar to the installation of the landscape improvements. SLANT will host a conference call
on March 1st with SCRA, AECOM and Community Development to discuss signage and
landscape projects.
V.
Legal Update
No legal update provided
VI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:55 a.m. Mr. Richardson made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss real
estate. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion passed (6-0). No votes were taken during executive
Session and at 10:36 a.m. Ms. Green made a motion to exit Executive Session. Mr. Kaetzel
seconded. Motion passed (6-0).
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Stoner adjourned the meeting at 10:36 a.m.
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