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State grant creates safer Briscoe Park playground surface

Park RubberTwo new playgrounds at T.W. Briscoe Park will have safer playing surfaces thanks to a grant from the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Agency.

The inaugural DNR - EPD Tire Products Grant was created to reduce solid waste by recovering valuable materials through recycling and using them on local playgrounds.

The project included removing current "Engineered Wood Fiber" from two playground surfaces in Briscoe Park and replacing it with a "Bonded Rubber Product" that was created by recycled tire products. The new playground surface is a bonded rubber mulch poured in place around the playgrounds. 

"We are thrilled that we were awarded funds from the DNR-EPD grant,” said Lisa A. Platt, CPRP Director Parks and Recreation. “Switching the playground surfaces in these two playgrounds not only meets safety requirements and looks good, it is also a benefit to maintenance crew in reference to minimal upkeep. This is just one more upgrade we have been able to execute at Briscoe Park to give our citizens and visitors have the best experience possible at Briscoe Park.  The city would never have had the funding available to make this switch in surfacing without the DNR-RPD Grant, and we are very thankful for the grant funds."

Both playgrounds equal about 7,550 total square feet and 63,750 pounds of recycled rubber tires were used to complete project. Estimated costs for removal of current engineered wood fiber, prep of play surfaces, and adding new recycled rubber (tire) product (with bonding agent) was $178,640.29.

The grant covered $174,992.29 of the project while, the city will pay the $3,648 to cover costs not awarded through grant funds.

 

 

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City Releases Bid for Building Demolition

The City of Snellville (City) is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified contractors to provide all labor and materials required for the complete demolition and debris removal of two (2) pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB), and one (1) CMU block building and certain site improvements and restoration of the site located at 1000 East Park Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078.

Please visit our bid page for more information.

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City Municipal Court honored for efficiency by state organization, Mayor and Council

From left are Cheif Court Clerk Robin Gordon, Mayor Barbara Bender, City Clerk Melisa Arnold, Municipal Court Judge Jammie Taire and deputy court clerks Ally Maytac and Tori Fobb-More.

The staff of Snellville’s Municipal Court was honored as one of the state’s most efficient courts Monday with a proclamation by Mayor and Council.

Each year, the Judicial Council of Georgia's Standing Committee on Judicial Workload Assessment honors the state's most efficient courts with the Clearance Rate Excellence Awards. The award recognizes the top 10 percent of courts in each class of court that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining clearance rates, which is a key indicator of a court's ability to effectively manage its caseload. The Snellville Municipal Court's performance in meeting or exceeding 100 percent or better clearance rate has distinguished itself amongst its peers. 

“A clearance rate of 100 percent or higher demonstrates the court's ability to resolve at least as many cases as were filed each year,” the proclamation reads. “Chief Court Clerk Robin Gordon and deputy court clerks Tori Fobb-Moore and Ally Matyac always manage the daily operations of the Court and service to the public with efficiency, effectiveness and integrity.”

 

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Matthew Pepper named Snellville City Manager; served as Assistant City Manager

The City of Snellville is proud to announce the hiring of Matthew Pepper as City Manager.

Pepper replaces James “Butch” Sanders who retired after 12 years in the post.

“I am humbled that Mayor and Council have shown their faith in me by naming me City Manager of the City of Snellville,” Pepper said. “During the last two years, I have learned the position from my predecessor Butch Sanders and am confident I can help Snellville prosper for years to come. I am eager to continue serving our community and helping make Snellville the best it can be.”

Mayor Barbara Bender said she and members of Council are excited for Pepper in his new role.

“We are very pleased Matthew agreed to step into this role as City Manager,” Bender said, noting Pepper’s previous experience and recent on-the-job-training. “We are confident he will excel in his new position.”

The City Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the city, working with the various city departments and department directors. The policies adopted by and the vision for the city set forth by the Mayor and Council provide the parameters for both basic service provision and special projects all intended to best serve Snellville's citizens.

The City Manager is responsible for producing the annual city budget for general operating, needs and longer-term capital projects, planning and managing all major projects within the city and making sure the public is well informed and knowledgeable about all city initiatives and activities. 

One of the City Manager's most important duties, professionally and personally, is to build a city staff that is dedicated to serving the public good at all times and providing for that staff the best possible working environment, all needed supplies and strong moral support to enable our team to meet the goal of excellence in local government.

Pepper comes to Snellville after having served as the Manager for the City of Oxford in Newton County. He previously worked for the City of Alpharetta’s Economic Development Office.

Pepper earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Georgia.

He can be reached at mpepper@snellville.org.

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Street sweeping in Sector 3 starts Jan. 19

Street-sweeping will be wrapping up in Sector 2 by tomorrow and should commence work in Sector 3 by Monday.

Please keep your vehicle off the street during the day to avoid delays and causing the area in front of your home to be bypassed. 

Streets in Sector 3 are:

Ashley Woods Court

Ashworth Circle

Ashworth Lake Road

Beverly Lane

Britt Road

Burford Lane

Cambridge Street

Carpenters Way

Country Farm Court

Country Farm Drive

Creek Lane

Dale Court

Dorian Drive

Greenbrook Court

Green Valley Court

Green Valley Road

Hickory Circle

Hickory Drive

Hickory Lane

Hickory Trail

Hickory Smoke Court

Hickory Valley Drive

Jenkins Drive

Kenilworth Court

Kingstream Drive

Kingstream Way

Lanier Drive

Lanier Way

Londonberry Court

Longfield Drive

Melissa Court

Middlesex Court

Newtons Crest Circle

Newtons Crest Lane

Oak Grove Lane

Pamela Drive

Parker Drive

Parkside Court

Parkside Way

Pierce Circle

Robie Lane

Scenic Drive

Skylars Mill Lane

Skylars Mill Way

South Lake Rd.

Springdale Court

Sussex Court

Tiffany Mazelle Court

Tyler Dewayne Court

Twin Springs Drive

Valley Drive

Valley Way

Westridge Drive

Wil-Co Court

Windmeyer Court

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Council signs GMA civility pledge

Mayor and Council have once again signed a pledge promising to “practice and promote civility in the city.”

Last year, Mayor and Council also signed the pledge, but with two new councilmembers – Norman A. Carter Jr. and Kerry Hetherington - joining the governing body following the last year’s election, another pledge was in order. 

“The members of city council, as elected representatives of the community and stewards of the public trust, recognize their special role in modeling open, free and vigorous debate while maintaining the highest standards of civility, honesty and mutual respect,” the pledge created by Georgia Municipal Association reads. “City council meetings are open to the public and thus how city officials execute their legal duties is on public display. Civility by city officials in the execution of their legislative duties and responsibilities fosters respect, kindness and thoughtfulness between city officials, avoiding personal ill will which results in actions being directed to issues made in the best interests of residents.”

The pledge “strives to ensure that all communication be open, honest, and transparent as this is vital for cultivating trust and relationships.”

As part of the pledge, council members agree to refrain from texting, sending email or any other actions that display a lack of concern or attention to the city's business during meetings. The pledge also strives to ensure that all communication be open, honest, and transparent.

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Street sweeping project moves to Sector 2

Crews from Watts Street Sweeping have begun sweeping city streets in an effort to rid them of debris. 

Please keep your vehicle off the street during the day to avoid delays and causing the area in front of your home to be bypassed. 

Sweeping in Sector 1 should be completed today and work on Sector 2 will begin soon after. 

Streets in Sector 2 are:

Albion Drive

Amberly Way

Anchors Way

Anscot Court

Bellwood Court

Benham Drive

Benhill Drive

Bird Lane

Blackberry Court

Bouldercrest Court

Brookwood Lake Drive

Burlington Lane

Cates Court

Clipper Straits

Club Drive

Colby Court

Colony Circle 

Colony Oaks Drive

Colony Way

Cosgrove Place

Crescent Drive

Dogwood Court

Empire Drive

Ferndale Lane

Flagsmoor Drive

Forest Court

Fountain Drive

Gloucester Court

Harbour Oaks Dr

Helms Ct

Hemlock Trail

Hempstead Court

Hickory Lake Drive

Hillshire Ct

Holly Lake Circle

Holly Lake Cove

Holly Springs Drive

Ivy Mountain Drive

Knollwood Drive

Lansbury Court

Lorimore Drive

Manor Court

Maple Creek Court

Masonwood Circle

Medical Way

Masthaven Court

Millbrook Drive

Mornington Lane

Mountain View Road

New London Place

Norton Street

Oak Meadow Drive

Oak Meadow Lane

Oak Meadow Cove

Oakwood Grove Drive

Old Springs Court

Pennistone Way

Presidential Circle

Rawlins Street

Ridgecliffe Drive

Schooner Cove

Shipshire Place

Sterling Creek Court

Sterling Creek Pointe

Stockton Walk Court

Stockton Walk Lane

Stockton Walk Way

Stokesley Way

Stonegate Way

Tanglewood Drive

Victorian Court

Williams Down Circle

Wiltshire Place

Wood Gate Way

Wood Meadow Cove

York Court

 

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Street sweeping campaign under way

Crews from Watts Street Sweeping have begun sweeping city streets in an effort to rid them of debris. 

Please keep your vehicle off the street during the day to avoid delays and causing the area in front of your home to be bypassed. 

Sweeping has begun in Sector 1 – or the following streets: 

Amber Woods Drive

Bennett Ridge 

Bent Trail

Berkshire Court

Brookstone Drive

Carolina Wind Court

Chancellor Court

Chaparral Court

Chaparral Drive

Clower Street

Collinswood Drive

Deerfield Run

Dogwood Road

Dogwood Circle

Driftwood Place

Eastgate Drive

Eastgate Place

Eastwood Drive

Englewood Way

Epping Forest Ct

Fabersham Drive

Highriggs Lane

Hills Way

Hugh Drive

Junes Court

Kimberly Way

Lashley Court

Long Street

Meadow Crest Terrace

Meadow Drive

Meadow Hurst Lane

Nt. Zion Church Rd.

Myra Lane

Old Grayson Rd

Pine Road

Pinehurst Lane

Radbury Lane

Ramblewood Way

Ridgewood Way

Roxboro Drive

Shannahan Place

Statewood Court

Thomason Drive 

Timber Lane

Town Place

Tuffstown Court

Valley Creek Circle

Valley View Road

Village Court

Vine Street

Wickliffe Court

Wickliffe Place

Windburn Court (Short)

Windburn Court (Long)

Winding Creek Circle

Windsor Court

Windsor Drive

Windsor Lane

 

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Comprehensive Plan sent to ARC

Mayor and Council sent a draft of the city’s Comprehensive Plan update to the Atlanta Regional Commission for review. 

It’s the latest step needed to get the plan approved by Mayor and Council by the end of February. 

Following ARC review, it will be the Georgia Department of Community Affair’s turn to look over the document.

Mayor and Council, as well as the public, can still provide comments and suggestions on the document designed to plan the city’s development for decades to come. 

A draft can be found here at https://snellville2045.org 

 

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