Pine Lake

Pine Lake Leaf Crew

Greg — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:52:37 +0000

At the direction and leadership of Mayor Kathie deNobriga and Director of Public Works, Phil Howland, they and a crew of volunteers helped clean our city’s leaf bags and streets. Congratulations on a great job and for all these volunteers accomplished.

Pine Lake Leaf Crew, THANKS!

Celebrate, Dance, Fun, and Honor – Pine Lake’s Inauguration Night!

Greg — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:36:51 +0000

Honor our civic leaders and officials while we celebrate eat, drink and dance the night away! Click here to view the official flyer and information. Here’s the text of the flyer:

Adults are cordially invited to attend

The Pine Lake Inauguration Evening

To honor

Mayors Greg Zarus and Kathie deNobriga

With Recognition of those serving on City Council and Senior Administrators

Saturday, January 21, 2012 – Pine Lake Clubhouse

7–9 p.m. Roast and Toast of Mayor Greg Zarus with Cocktail Reception including entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and cash bar.

9-11 p.m. Community Inaugural Ball and Dance.

Business or Cocktail Attire

There will be a $10 per person charge for the evening.

RSVP your attendance with payment by Friday, January 13, 2012 for the event.

RSVP for the event to Faye Ridling 404-294-6577 or jrs1mom@bellsouth.net
or Greg Creech 404-299-1706 or creechgreg@bellsouth.net.

Monday, January 9, 2012 – Council Meeting

Greg — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:31 +0000

CITY OF PINE LAKE

AGENDA

JANUARY 9, 2012

7:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

SWEARING IN OF MAYOR KATHIE DENOBRIGA, COUNCIL MEMBERS BRIAN CARR, GEORGE CHIDI AND MEGAN PULSTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

MINUTES

December 19, 2011

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Second Reading of Ordinance for Charter Changes – This is the final reading of the ordinance adopting Charter Changes

Budget Adjustment – Capital Budget for Beach House Renovation

Resolution moving $10,000 in HOST funds from the Beach House Renovation Budget to the Public Safety Vehicle Purchase Line Item

PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution amending Employee Handbook Resolution to Change the definition of Full –Time employee from 40 hours per week to 36 hours per week so that those employees whose hours were reduced to help balance the 2012 budget will not lose their benefits.

Consideration of Engagement Letter for annual audit – This document formally authorizes the City Auditor to perform the required annual audits. This has been budgeted in the 2012 Administration budget. This is a standard form letter which has been reviewed by Mayor deNobriga and Council member Diamond, and the City Clerk

Annual Appointments – Ratifies annual appointments as per attached sheet.

PUBLIC COMMENT

COUNCIL COMMENT

STAFF COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

Beach House Renovation Meetings – Details Below

Greg — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:23:01 +0000

Council & Mayor have been discussing the renovation of the Beach House for some time, and we’re excited to announce that the DeKalb County’s Department of Community Development has earmarked a grant of $100,000 through the Community Development Block Grant. Matched with Pine Lake’s own bond money, we should have enough funds to renovate the beach house, expand the porch, and add a deck (which will double as a performance venue). The first phase is the deck, and preliminary drawings of the proposed addition will be shared at the City Council work session on Tuesday, November 29. The meeting will be held in the City Hall and begins at 7:30pm. Because of Council’s extensive budget discussions that night, we won’t have a lot of time to discuss this, but invite you to a gathering dedicated solely to this project, at 6pm on Monday, December 5 at the Beach House. (NOTE THE TIME: we wanted to do it early, so we’ll have some daylight.) There will be an open discussion, asking for public input on what “your-ideal-Beach-House-would-include”, and a walk around to see just what is proposed in the drawing. This will be a very important meeting and everyone is encouraged to attend. Thank you, and see you there! — Kathie deNobriga PO Box 1087 * Pine Lake * GA 30072-1087 404-299-9498 (home, office & fax) 678-427-9673 (cell)

The Dredge Report Card 11/8/2011

Greg — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:29:49 +0000

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Dredge Report Card

Until a few weeks ago, the flow into the lake was controlled by a contraption consisting of a Stop sign wrapped in a plastic bag. Low-concept; low-design; very effective. As the dozens of residents witnessed on October 30 with the turning of the red wheel (see photos below), the city now has something even better than a Stop-In-A-Bag: three separate valves that attenuate water flow into the lake and the creek.

The Old Temporary Sign

Effective, Cheap and Ugly Stop in a Bag Water flow control

"New" Technology for Water Flow Control

However, the time it takes to fill the lake will depend on several factors. If the weather is wet, not only will the rain contribute water to the lake bed but it will also keep the stream flowing at a rate that doesn’t require turning off the valves to ensure stream health. Here’s a description from Paul Simpson, our project engineer:

The rate at which the lake will fill is dependent on several factors. First and foremost of course is the weather. This is the driest time of the year so that the flow in Snapfinger Creek is very low. As we are filling the lake, the State requires that the flow in the creek be maintained to at least minimum levels known as the “7Q10”. This equates to what is known as the “base flow” conditions in the stream. If we were to pull too much flow from the creek, it would harm the ecosystem of the creek, which of course we do not want to do. Our maintenance crews will be checking frequently on the flow in the creek and the inflow to the lake and will be adjusting the flows as needed to maintain the proper stream flow.

Meanwhile, there are many tasks that remain on the “punch list,” including:

*the landscape architect finishing the design of our banks and berms

*general clean-up and restoration of swings, signs, and debris

*AND the re-opening of the road by the end of the week

Candidates Forum – Tuesday, November 8, 7:00 – 8:30 Council Chambers

Greg — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:42:32 +0000

Come hear the candidates on Tuesday Nov. 8, 7 – 8:30 pm
City Council Chamber, sometimes used as Courtroom

Thanksgiving Caring and Sharing

Greg — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:40:37 +0000

Don’t be a Turkey!

Share in the Bounty

Pine Lake’s Thanksgiving Caring and Sharing

Faye Ridling usually coordinates this marvelous event for us, but has opted to have knee replacement surgery instead (an act of desperation for sure). Greg Creech, Tricia Lease, and Paul Majewski will assist Faye in the Thanksgiving Caring and Sharing program this year. For many years Pine Lake neighbors have been donating food, gift cards and money to help our neighbors who are having a hard time making ends meet, because of unemployment, illness or other unavoidable circumstances during the holidays. Donations are due before November 20, Sunday and baskets delivered on November 20. Your donations are used to purchase food and household items. Each basket contains enough food the family’s needs for a couple of weeks. If you would like to help a neighbor in need, please contact Greg Creech at 404-299-1706 or creechgreg@bellsouth.net. You can drop off money, gift cards, or food/household donations at my home 459 Spruce Drive or one of us will come to your home a pick up your donation. We will have donation boxes at City Hall as well.

Thanks for Caring and Sharing with your Pine Lake Neighbors and making the holidays better.

Greg

Greg Creech

404-299-1706

Turn it on! Fill ‘er up! Join us Sunday, 10/23/2011, 4:00PM the Great Refill – Pine Lake becomes a Lake, again!

Greg — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:26:15 +0000

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

TURN IT ON!!!

wait for it . . . wait for it . . .

This Sunday, October 23rd at 4:00 p.m. the water to fill the lake will be turned on. Officially and with great festivity.

Everyone who wants to see the first filling waters since March will gather at the path into the Eastern Wetlands and commence celebrating the return of our lake at the speed of 700 gallons a minute!

Bring cameras and champagne.

Dredge Report – Who’ll Stop the Rain 10/11/11

Greg — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:22:02 +0000

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Who’ll Stop The Rain?

This is the latest aerial photograph of the lake project. Nearly all the changes to the structure are clearly visible, from the new beach sand to the re-sculpted lake bed. The work on the west end of the lake isn’t as clearly depicted, but there aretiny construction vehicles—take a close look.

Evidence of the next stage has appeared in the grass next to the Gazebo: the construction of a bio-retention feature designed to manage stormwater run-off from Hemlock, Magnolia, and Clubhouse Drive. Current run-off flows directly into the lake, carrying with it all the pollutants it picks up as it flows downhill. Prior to this installation the city has used a shallow trench and sandbags to direct the water from the street.

The new system will arrest and delay the flow, allowing time for the water to percolate and clean before it makes its way into the lake. The above-ground surface will be planted as a rain garden.

Click on any of the photographs for a closer look.

Valerie — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:48:29 +0000

Dear Citizens,

There is a Community Council meeting on October 18, Tuesday, at the Sue Kellogg Library in the City of Stone Mountain, starting at 6:30 p.m. This is the first of a three part process for Walmart to rezone the property along Memorial Drive, North Hairston and Lauren Parkway. This location is directly upstream of our lake. Walmart will make a presentation plus there will be time for questions and answers.

Mayor Greg Zarus