About Dawson County news. (Dawsonville, Georgia) 2015-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 2019)
2A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, February 20,2019 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 25 JUSTICE WAY, DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA 30534 6 p.m. A. ROLL CALL B. INVOCATION C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on February 7.2019 Minutes of the Work Session held on February 14.2019 F. APPROVAL OF AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Presentation and Consideration of a Resolution Extending Agreement with Interim County Attorneys- County Manager David Headley (Discussed at the January 24, 2019, Work Session) I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of FY 2019 Public Defender Intergovernmental Agreement Between Dawson and Hall Counties 2. Consideration of FY 2019 State Public Defender Contract 3. Consideration of 2019 Charity Boot Drives 4. Consideration of Special Event Business License Application - Motorcycle Event 5. Consideration of Request to Accept Geographic Information System Summer Intern Grant 6. Consideration of New Proposed Recycling Agreement with Advanced Disposal 7. Consideration of Request for Highway 53 / Lumpkin Campground Road Intersection Improvement Project Budget 8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Legal Services Agreement to Retain Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, PC. as Special Legal Counsel in Opioid Litigation 9. Consideration of Reducing Impact Fees on Commercial Businesses 10. Consideration of Settlement Agreement with Hodges-Mace LLC to Resolve Contract Claim 11. Consideration of Resolution of Censure J. PUBLIC COMMENT K. ADJOURNMENT Those with disabilities who require certain accom modations in order to allow them to observe and/ or participate in this meeting, or who have ques tions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, should contact the ADA Coordinator at 706-344- 3666, extension 44514. The county will make rea sonable accommodations for those persons. Restaurant Scores The following are food service busi nesses that were inspected by the Dawson County Environmental Health Department from Jan. 28 through Feb. 15, 2019. A score of 69 or less is fail ing. Visit the Dawson County Public Health Inspection Page for a searchable list of food service scores: http://ga.healthinspections.us/geor- gia/search. cfm /county=Da wson/. Jan. 28 CHESTATEE GOLF CLUB 777 Dogwood Way, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 98, Grade: A Jan. 31 MARCO’S PIZZA 12 Dawson Market Way STE 180, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 95, Grade: A Feb. 1 PANERA BREAD BAKERY CAFE No. 3799 321 Power Center Drive, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 95, Grade: A Feb. 5 IHOP 4117 Dawson Forest Road, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 96, Grade: A CULVER’S 252 S 400 Center Lane, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A WENDY’S 111 Marketplace Blvd., Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A Feb. 6 SPICE WING 12 Dawson Market Way STE 160, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 96, Grade: A Feb. 7 APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR 31 Bethel Road, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A DAWSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 201 Recreation Road, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A Feb. 8 MOD PIZZA 215 Marketplace Blvd., Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 96, Grade: A Feb. 11 CHILI’S 60 Crossroads Blvd., Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 97, Grade: A THE CARRIAGE VENUE 348 Hwy. 9 S, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A Feb. 12 OSAKA STEAK & SUSHI 192 Dawson Village Drive, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 89, Grade: B Notes: Washed and prepared zucchini being stored in cardboard box zucchini was shipped to restaurant in; clean and prepared foods should only be stored in containers that are cleaned and sanitized. Dumpster missing drain plug; to prevent liquids from leaking out to possibly attract insects/rodents and to prevent possible entry of insects/rodents into dumpster, the drain plug must be replaced. Ceiling pan els very dusty around diffusers/AC vent in ceiling over prep/cook area and wail/prep area in kitchen; clean frequently to prevent buildup of dust/debris that can fall onto food/food contact surfaces. Floor needs better cleaning in comers under dry stor age for shelving, behind water heater and around mop sink; accumulation of grease/ food/dirt debris in these areas can be attraction for insects/rodents. Feb. 13 SPONDIVITS COMMISSARY 241 Nix Bridge Road, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 92, Grade: A DAWSON COUNTY JAIL KITCHEN 19 Tucker Ave., Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 91, Grade: A Feb. 14 LEN FOOTE HIKE INN 204 Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A Feb. 15 ARBY’S No. 7067 4041 Dawson Forest Road E, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 95, Grade: A OBITUARIES Thomas William "Bill" Cofield Thomas William “Bill” Cofield Sr., 85, of Dahlonega, died Feb. 15, 2019. He was born to the late Robert and Gertrude Cofield in Fulton County. He was a lifelong resident of Dahlonega and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dahlonega as well as the Etowah Masonic Lodge F&AM #222 for over 50 years. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved bluegrass music, gold panning, metal detecting and traveling in his RV. He was very proud of the work he accomplished doing sheet metal and copper metal working. Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Korean War. His wife, Shirley Jean Cofield; son, Gerald Lee Springfield; and sister, Bobbie Chieppa, preceded him in death. Survivors inlcude his wife of 36 years, Jerri Cofield of Dahlonega; children, Thomas “Tommy” and Kay Cofield of Dahlonega, Valorie and Jerry Jarrard of Dahlonega, Elizabeth and Greg Bell of Dahlonega, Blaine and Paula Springfield of Canton, Karen and Mike Hamann of Suwanee; grandchildren, Stephen, Daniel and Ariel, Chris and Jordan, Sarah, Chase, Andrew and Megan, Matthew, Stacy, Jerry; great grandchildren, Colton, Case, Asher, McKenzie, Luke and Brianna; various other relatives also survive. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends, Kris Butler and Lyman Caldwell officiating. Interment followed at Bethel Baptist Church in Dawsonville. The family received friends from 4-8 p.m. Feb. 16 at the funeral home. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements. Dawson Countv News Feb. 20, 2019 ' Elizabeth Morris Elizabeth Morris, 89, of Dawsonville, died Feb. 13, 2019. Services will be held at a later date. McDonald and Son Funeral Home of \jtowalu ^ Water & Sewer Authority "Excellence in every drop" Etowah Water & Sewer Authority (the Authority) will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 4:00 pm. The regular monthly Board of Directors meetings will follow immediately after the Authority’s annual meeting adjourns. Both meetings will be held in the Don D. Gordon Conference Room of the Etowah Water & Sewer Authority Administration Office located at 1162 Hwy 53 E Dawsonville, GA 30534. Contact: Sophia Dearwent, Executive Assistant 706-216-8474 Cumming were in charge of the arrangements. Dawson County News Feb. 20, 2019 ' Carolyn Ann Paulsen Carolyn Ann Paulsen, 78, of Dawsonville, died Feb. 13, 2019. She was bom to the late Louis and Helen Palumbo, in Boston, Mass. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that loved movies and ice skating back in Boston. Her brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Elizabeth Palumbo, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Peter Paulsen of Dawsonville; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Candice Paulsen of Johns Creek; grand children, Joshua Paulsen and Natalie Paulsen; brother, John and Tina Palumbo; nephew, Thomas and Megan Palumbo; niece, Catherine and Ron Schumer; vari ous other relatives also survive. A memorial service will be at a later date. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements. Dawson County News Feb. 20, 2019 ' -^KNEPPER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 121 Lumpkin Co. Pkwy. • Dahlonega, GA • knepperair.com Our continuing commitment to quality products may mean a change in specifications without notice. ©2014 daikin north America llc • Houston, Texas ■ USA - www.daikincomfort.com 706-867-0535 A Pro Who Knows Indoor Comfort! Your local Daikin brand dealer has all the tools needed to find the best high-efficiency, energy-saving Daikin brand ductless heating and cooling system for you. ^ Daws o n C o u nty N e ws A Metro Market Media Publication Established in 2015 by the merger of Dawson Community News and Dawson News and Advertiser 30 Shoal Creek Road i PUBLISHER | Stephanie Woody Dawsonville, GA 30534 GENERAL MANAGER | Brenda Bohn PHONE (706) 265-3384 EDITOR | Allie Dean FAX (706) 265-3276 usps 018-876 | Updates online at DawsonNews hi Display advertising For Wednesday: Retail and Classified deadlines are 3 p.m. Friday Classified liners (help wanted, for sale, etc.) For Wednesday: Deadline is noon Monday Advertising rates available upon request. To subscribe in Dawson County: ONE YEAR | $45 TWO YEARS | $75 To subscribe elsewhere in Georgia: ONE YEAR | $65 To subscribe outside of Georgia: ONE YEAR | $65 Published Wednesdays by the Dawson County News Co., 30 Shoal Creek Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Second-class postage paid at Dawsonville, Ga., and additional offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Dawson County News, RO. Box 1600, Dawsonville, GA 30534.